AD 78-08-01
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
Possible inability to activate the engine blow-off valve switches in the event that birds are ingested into the engines on take-off.
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Required Actions
Remove existing switch guards for the engine blow-off valve switches and replace with new design guard P/N 25-6 NF 2629 in accordance with Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd. Service Bulletin 75-3(2580) or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within one month 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
Engine Blow-Off Valve Switches
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-08-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-08-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes Subject: Engine Blow-Off Valve Switches Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/10/1978 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Inc. Model: BH.125 Series 600A | HS.125 Series 600A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-08-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3180 AD NUMBER: 78-08-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 10, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-08-01 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LIMITED: Amendment 39-3180. Applies to BH/HS 125-600A airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within one month after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible inability to activate the engine blow-off valve switches in the event that birds are ingested into the engines on take-off, accomplish the following: Remove the existing switch guards for the engine blow-off valve switches and replace with the new design guard, P/N 25-6 NF 2629, in accordance with the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" and the associated drawing, contained in Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd. Service Bulletin 75-3(2580), dated June 21, 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective May 10, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-08-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-08-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes Subject: Engine Blow-Off Valve Switches Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/10/1978 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: 78-08-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3180 AD NUMBER: 78-08-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LIMITED Model BH/HS 125-600A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 10, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-08-01 HAWKER SIDDELEY AVIATION LIMITED: Amendment 39-3180. Applies to BH/HS 125-600A airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within one month after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible inability to activate the engine blow-off valve switches in the event that birds are ingested into the engines on take-off, accomplish the following: Remove the existing switch guards for the engine blow-off valve switches and replace with the new design guard, P/N 25-6 NF 2629, in accordance with the section entitled "Accomplishment Instructions" and the associated drawing, contained in Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd. Service Bulletin 75-3(2580), dated June 21, 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective May 10, 1978. FOOTER:
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