AD 78-07-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd | Argosy AW.650 Series 101 | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, LTD Model AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion in the wing joints could seriously affect the structural strength of the wing.
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Required Actions
Dismantle the intermediate to center joints, inspect and rework as necessary in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Service Bulletin 57/55 and referenced reports.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley Aviation, LTD Model AW-650 Series 101 airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Joint Corrosion
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-07-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-07-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, LTD Model AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes Subject: Wing Joint Corrosion Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/20/1978 Make: British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd Model: Argosy AW.650 Series 101 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-07-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3172 AD NUMBER: 78-07-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, LTD Model AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 20, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-07-11 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LTD: Amendment 39-3172. Applies to AW-650 Series 101 airplanes certificated in all categories. To detect corrosion in the wing joints which if left undetected could seriously affect the structural strength of the wing, accomplish the following: (a) Before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the work can be performed, dismantle the intermediate to center joints and inspect and rework as necessary in accordance with the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" of Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Service Bulletin 57/55, dated September 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent. For the purpose of complying with this AD the following Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd., reports referenced in Service Bulletin 57/55 are applicable: HSA-MES-R-650-0001, Issue 2, December 1977. HSA-MES-R-650-0002, Issue 2, December 1977. HSA-MES-R-650-0003, Issue 3, January 1978. HSA-MES-R-650-0004, Issue 3, January 1978. HSA-MES-R-650-0005, Issue 2, December 1977. HSA-MES-R-650-0006, Issue 3, January 1978. This amendment becomes effective April 20, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-07-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-07-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, LTD Model AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes Subject: Wing Joint Corrosion Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/20/1978 Make: British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd Model: Argosy AW.650 Series 101 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: 78-07-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3172 AD NUMBER: 78-07-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation, LTD Model AW-650 Series 101 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 20, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-07-11 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION, LTD: Amendment 39-3172. Applies to AW-650 Series 101 airplanes certificated in all categories. To detect corrosion in the wing joints which if left undetected could seriously affect the structural strength of the wing, accomplish the following: (a) Before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the work can be performed, dismantle the intermediate to center joints and inspect and rework as necessary in accordance with the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" of Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Limited Service Bulletin 57/55, dated September 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent. For the purpose of complying with this AD the following Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd., reports referenced in Service Bulletin 57/55 are applicable: HSA-MES-R-650-0001, Issue 2, December 1977. HSA-MES-R-650-0002, Issue 2, December 1977. HSA-MES-R-650-0003, Issue 3, January 1978. HSA-MES-R-650-0004, Issue 3, January 1978. HSA-MES-R-650-0005, Issue 2, December 1977. HSA-MES-R-650-0006, Issue 3, January 1978. This amendment becomes effective April 20, 1978. FOOTER:
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