AD 78-13-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A Airplanes

AD Number
78-13-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. BH.125 Series 600A BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. HS.125 Series 600A BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. HS.125 Series 700A BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the restraint provisions for the weather radar receiver/transmitter due to cracks in support brackets or failure of the brazing of the 'T' bolts.

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Required Actions

Inspect support brackets for cracks and 'T' bolts for brazing failure within 10 hours time in service after AD effective date, or within last 40 hours if already done. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time in service. Replace mounting tray with serviceable part or repair per FAA-approved scheme if defects found, or replace with improved P/N 1719353-501 tray to discontinue inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 40 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time in service from the last inspection

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Affected Aircraft

Hawker Siddeley Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A airplanes with RCA AVQ21 or Primus 40 weather radar systems installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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