AD 76-21-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-21 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-26 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-6 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-8 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-9 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion and cracks on the forward face of the engine mounting brackets could lead to engine separation.
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Required Actions
Inspect the forward face of the engine mounting brackets (P/N NB-20-3463 for BN-2A and P/N NB-20-5781 for BN-2A MK III) for corrosion and cracks per Britten-Norman Service Bulletin BN-2/SB,91, issue 1. Re-assemble brackets if no corrosion found; repair and re-assemble if minor surface corrosion without pitting; replace with new parts if severe corrosion or pitting/cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or before 2 years since new, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III airplanes, all series
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mounting
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-21-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-21-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series Subject: Engine Mounting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/05/1976 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-26 | BN-2A-27 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | BN-2A-9 ...Show more 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: 76-21-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2752 AD NUMBER: 76-21-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 5, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-21-07 BRITTEN-NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-2752. Applies to Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or before 2 years since new, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished. To detect corrosion and cracks on the forward face of the engine mounting brackets and prevent possible engine separation, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the forward face of the engine mounting brackets, P/N NB-20-3463 (BN- 2A) and P/N NB-20-5781 (BN-2A MK III), for corrosion and cracks, in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of the section entitled "Inspection" of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin BN-2/SB,91, issue 1, dated March 23, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, no corrosion is found, re-assemble the engine mounting brackets in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4 of the section entitled "Inspection" of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin BN-2/SB, 91, issue 1, dated March 23, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, minor surface corrosion is found and the bracket surface is free of any pitting, repair and re-assemble the engine mounting brackets in accordance with paragraph 1 of the section entitled "Rectification" of Britten-Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.91, issue 1, dated March 23, 1976, or an FAA- equivalent. (d) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, severe corrosion which is evidenced by surface pitting or a crack is found, replace the engine mounting brackets with new parts of the same part number in accordance with paragraph 2 of the section entitled "Rectification" of Britten-Norman Ltd., Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.91, issue 1, dated March 23, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective November 5, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-21-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-21-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series Subject: Engine Mounting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/05/1976 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-26 | BN-2A-27 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | BN-2A-9 ...Show more 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: 76-21-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2752 AD NUMBER: 76-21-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III Airplanes, All Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 5, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-21-07 BRITTEN-NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-2752. Applies to Models BN-2A and BN-2A MK III airplanes, all series, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD or before 2 years since new, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished. To detect corrosion and cracks on the forward face of the engine mounting brackets and prevent possible engine separation, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect the forward face of the engine mounting brackets, P/N NB-20-3463 (BN- 2A) and P/N NB-20-5781 (BN-2A MK III), for corrosion and cracks, in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of the section entitled "Inspection" of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin BN-2/SB,91, issue 1, dated March 23, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (b) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, no corrosion is found, re-assemble the engine mounting brackets in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4 of the section entitled "Inspection" of Britten-Norman Service Bulletin BN-2/SB, 91, issue 1, dated March 23, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. (c) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, minor surface corrosion is found and the bracket surface is free of any pitting, repair and re-assemble the engine mounting brackets in accordance with paragraph 1 of the section entitled "Rectification" of Britten-Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.91, issue 1, dated March 23, 1976, or an FAA- equivalent. (d) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, severe corrosion which is evidenced by surface pitting or a crack is found, replace the engine mounting brackets with new parts of the same part number in accordance with paragraph 2 of the section entitled "Rectification" of Britten-Norman Ltd., Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.91, issue 1, dated March 23, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective November 5, 1976. FOOTER:
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