AD 78-11-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes

AD Number
78-11-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-2 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-20 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-21 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-26 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-27 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-3 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-6 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-8 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN-2A-9 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN2A MK. III Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN2A MK. III-2 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
aircraft B-N Group Ltd. BN2A MK. III-3 Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Electrolytic corrosion of the elevator and flap control rods at bonding clip attachment points could lead to control rod failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect elevator and flap control rods at bonding clip attachment points within 2 weeks after AD effective date and every 6 months. Replace control rods with same part number if corrosion is found, or clean until metal is free of corrosion. If cleaning reduces rod diameter over 0.010 in., replace the control rod. Discontinue inspections after replacing untreated bonding clips with light alloy or cadmium coated clips per Modification NB/M/929.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 2 weeks after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months

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Affected Aircraft

B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander series airplanes not modified per Britten-Norman Modification NB/M/929.

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator and Flap Control Rods

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AD Number:
78-11-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator and Flap Control Rods
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/06/1978
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-11-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3219

AD NUMBER:   78-11-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 6, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
78-11-08 BRITTEN NORMAN: Amendment 39-3219. Applies to Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander series airplanes, certificated in all categories, that have not been modified in accordance with Britten-Norman Modification NB/M/929.

Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To detect and prevent electrolytic corrosion of the elevator and flap control rods, accomplish the following in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.101, Issue 2, dated August 10, 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent:

(a) Within the next 2 weeks after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months, inspect the elevator and flap control rods at bonding clip attachment points for electrolytic corrosion.

(b) If during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD corrosion is found, before further flight -

(1) Replace the control rod with a part of the same part number; or

(2) Clean the part until the metal is free of corrosion. However, if the metal cleaned from the control rod reduces the rod diameter in excess of 0.010 in., replace the control rod with a part of the same part number.

(c) The inspections required by this AD may be discontinued upon the replacement of the installed elevator and flap control rod untreated bonding clips with light alloy or cadmium coated clips in accordance with Britten-Norman Modification No. NB/M/929 or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with the requirements of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the inspections and repairs required by this AD may be performed.

This amendment becomes effective June 6, 1978.

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AD Number:
78-11-08
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator and Flap Control Rods
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/06/1978
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-11-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3219

AD NUMBER:   78-11-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 6, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
78-11-08 BRITTEN NORMAN: Amendment 39-3219. Applies to Models BN-2A Islander and BN-2A Mark III Trislander series airplanes, certificated in all categories, that have not been modified in accordance with Britten-Norman Modification NB/M/929.

Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To detect and prevent electrolytic corrosion of the elevator and flap control rods, accomplish the following in accordance with Britten-Norman Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.101, Issue 2, dated August 10, 1977, or an FAA-approved equivalent:

(a) Within the next 2 weeks after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months, inspect the elevator and flap control rods at bonding clip attachment points for electrolytic corrosion.

(b) If during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD corrosion is found, before further flight -

(1) Replace the control rod with a part of the same part number; or

(2) Clean the part until the metal is free of corrosion. However, if the metal cleaned from the control rod reduces the rod diameter in excess of 0.010 in., replace the control rod with a part of the same part number.

(c) The inspections required by this AD may be discontinued upon the replacement of the installed elevator and flap control rod untreated bonding clips with light alloy or cadmium coated clips in accordance with Britten-Norman Modification No. NB/M/929 or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with the requirements of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the inspections and repairs required by this AD may be performed.

This amendment becomes effective June 6, 1978.

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