AD 76-13-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-21 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-6 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-8 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-9 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent retraction of the flaps beyond the normal 6 degree droop position
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Required Actions
Perform a visual inspection of the flap retract position in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.66, dated August 3, 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent. If out of tolerance, adjust the flap actuator per the service bulletin before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21 with Britten-Norman Modification No. NB/M/430
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Retraction
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-13-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-13-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-...Show more Subject: Flap Retraction Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/15/1976 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2 | BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | BN-2A-9 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-13-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2660 AD NUMBER: 76-13-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 15, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-13-12 BRITTEN-NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-2660. Applies to Islander Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 airplanes, certificated in all categories, which incorporate Britten-Norman Modification No. NB/M/430. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent inadvertent retraction of the flaps beyond the normal 6 degree droop position, accomplish the following: (a) Perform a visual inspection of the flap retract position in accordance with the Inspection paragraph of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.66, dated August 3, 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If the flap retract position is found to be out of tolerance, before further flight, adjust the flap actuator in accordance with Rectification paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.66, dated August 3, 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent. NOTE: Material L65, specified in Fig. 1 of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.66, dated August 3, 1973, is the same as Alum. Alloy U.S. QQA-261 (AL 14S). This amendment becomes effective July 15, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-13-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-13-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-...Show more Subject: Flap Retraction Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/15/1976 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2 | BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | BN-2A-9 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-13-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2660 AD NUMBER: 76-13-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 15, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-13-12 BRITTEN-NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-2660. Applies to Islander Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20 and BN-2A-21 airplanes, certificated in all categories, which incorporate Britten-Norman Modification No. NB/M/430. Compliance is required within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent inadvertent retraction of the flaps beyond the normal 6 degree droop position, accomplish the following: (a) Perform a visual inspection of the flap retract position in accordance with the Inspection paragraph of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.66, dated August 3, 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If the flap retract position is found to be out of tolerance, before further flight, adjust the flap actuator in accordance with Rectification paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.66, dated August 3, 1973, or an FAA-approved equivalent. NOTE: Material L65, specified in Fig. 1 of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.66, dated August 3, 1973, is the same as Alum. Alloy U.S. QQA-261 (AL 14S). This amendment becomes effective July 15, 1976. FOOTER:
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