AD 78-11-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within the next 2 weeks after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Federal Register Abstract
Elevator and Flap Control Rods
Applicability Source Text
Show captured applicability text from the source AD
AD Final Rules - DRS_78-11-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-11-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
Document Text
Show stored source text (verify against official source)
AD Final Rules - DRS_78-11-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-11-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.