AD 78-13-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Federal Register Abstract
Weather Radar Receiver/Transmitter
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-13-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-13-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A Airplanes Subject: Weather Radar Receiver/Transmitter Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/05/1978 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BH.125 Series 600A | HS.125 Series 600A | HS.125 Series 700A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-13-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3245 AD NUMBER: 78-13-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 5, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-13-02 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-3245. Applies to Hawker Siddeley Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A airplanes, certificated in all categories, that have either the RCA AVQ21 or Primus 40 weather radar systems installed. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of the restraint provisions for the weather radar receiver/transmitter, accomplish the following: (a) 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, inspect the support brackets for cracks and the "T" bolts for failure of the brazing in accordance with section 2, "Accomplishment Instructions" of British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 34-A134, dated April 1, 1978, or an FAA approved equivalent. (b) If a crack in a support bracket or a failure of the brazing of the "T" bolt is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the replacement can be accomplished, replace the mounting tray with a serviceable part of the same part number, or repair the existing mounting tray in accordance with an FAA approved repair scheme and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, or replace the mounting tray in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. (c) The inspections required by this AD may be discontinued upon replacement of the mounting tray with an improved standard tray, P/N 1719353-501 (Rev. E), in accordance with British Aerospace Modification 258171 or an FAA approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective July 5, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-13-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-13-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A Airplanes Subject: Weather Radar Receiver/Transmitter Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/05/1978 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BH.125 Series 600A | HS.125 Series 600A | HS.125 Series 700A 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: 78-13-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3245 AD NUMBER: 78-13-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 5, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-13-02 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-3245. Applies to Hawker Siddeley Model BH/HS-125 Series 600A and 700A airplanes, certificated in all categories, that have either the RCA AVQ21 or Primus 40 weather radar systems installed. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of the restraint provisions for the weather radar receiver/transmitter, accomplish the following: (a) 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, inspect the support brackets for cracks and the "T" bolts for failure of the brazing in accordance with section 2, "Accomplishment Instructions" of British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 34-A134, dated April 1, 1978, or an FAA approved equivalent. (b) If a crack in a support bracket or a failure of the brazing of the "T" bolt is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the replacement can be accomplished, replace the mounting tray with a serviceable part of the same part number, or repair the existing mounting tray in accordance with an FAA approved repair scheme and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD, or replace the mounting tray in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. (c) The inspections required by this AD may be discontinued upon replacement of the mounting tray with an improved standard tray, P/N 1719353-501 (Rev. E), in accordance with British Aerospace Modification 258171 or an FAA approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective July 5, 1978. FOOTER:
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