AD 78-02-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BH.125 Series 600A | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | HS.125 Series 600A | Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the heating elements of both pitot heads could cause possible loss of airspeed reference to both the pilot and co-pilot.
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Required Actions
Remove the Avimomini pitot heads (L/H and R/H) and replace with Rosemount Model 853 JA pitot heads in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Service Bulletin 34-129(2436), Revision 1, dated June 21, 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A airplanes certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Pitot Heads
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-02-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-02-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes Subject: Pitot Heads Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/06/1978 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BH.125 Series 600A | HS.125 Series 600A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-02-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3130 AD NUMBER: 78-02-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 6, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-02-04 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED: Amendment 39-3130. Applies to Model BH/HS 125-600A airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible loss of airspeed reference to both the pilot and co-pilot due to failure of the heating elements of both pitot heads, within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove the Avimomini pitot heads (L/H and R/H) and replace with Rosemount Model 853 JA pitot heads in accordance with the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" and the associated installation drawing, both included in Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Service Bulletin 34-129(2436), Revision 1, dated June 21, 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective February 6, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-02-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-02-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes Subject: Pitot Heads Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/06/1978 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BH.125 Series 600A | HS.125 Series 600A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 78-02-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3130 AD NUMBER: 78-02-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 6, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-02-04 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LIMITED: Amendment 39-3130. Applies to Model BH/HS 125-600A airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible loss of airspeed reference to both the pilot and co-pilot due to failure of the heating elements of both pitot heads, within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, remove the Avimomini pitot heads (L/H and R/H) and replace with Rosemount Model 853 JA pitot heads in accordance with the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" and the associated installation drawing, both included in Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Service Bulletin 34-129(2436), Revision 1, dated June 21, 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective February 6, 1978. FOOTER:
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