AD 79-03-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman (Bembridge) LTD Model BN-2A Mk III Trislander Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman (Bembridge) LTD Model BN-2A Mk III Trislander Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten-Norman (Bembridge) LTD Model BN-2A Mk III Trislander Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the main landing gear due to sheared or loose rivets and indications of movement of the shock absorber mounting flange within the extension tube.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date, inspect the main landing gear components per Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.118. If sheared/loose rivets or movement are found, before further flight, rectify per Mod. NB/M/1007. If no issues found, return to service but complete rectification before 200 hours post-inspection. Install a temporary cockpit placard warning of landing gear abuse until modifications are done. Spares must incorporate Mod. NB/M/1007 before installation.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
B-N Group Ltd. Model BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, BN2A MK. III-3 Trislander series airplanes, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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