AD 81-06-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BH.125 Series 400A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA 400A and 600A |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BH.125 Series 600A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA 400A and 600A |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 3A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA 400A and 600A |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 3A/R | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA 400A and 600A |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 3A/RA | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA 400A and 600A |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 400A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA 400A and 600A |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | HS.125 Series 600A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA 400A and 600A |
Unsafe Condition
Restricted movement of the flap control unit input lever and chafing of the left engine fuel line due to possible interferences.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date, inspect for chafing of the left engine fuel feed line and check clearance between the fuel feed line and flap control unit input lever per British Aerospace Service Bulletin 28-69, Revision 1. If chafing or damage is found, replace the fuel line before further flight. If clearance is less than 0.15 inches, increase clearance as per the service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Model HS/DH/BH-125 airplanes series -3A/R, -3A/RA with Modification 25/2600; series -400A with Modification 25/2550 or STC SA3870WE; series -600A with Modification 25/2468.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Feed Lines
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-06-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-06-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and ...Show more Subject: Fuel Feed Lines Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/26/1981 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BH.125 Series 400A | BH.125 Series 600A | DH.125 Series 3A | DH.125 Series 3A/R | DH.125 Series 3A/R...Show more 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: 81-06-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4065 AD NUMBER: 81-06-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA 400A and 600A ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 26, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-06-06 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-4065. Applies to Model HS/DH/BH- 125 airplanes series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA with British Aerospace Modification 25/2600 installed; series -400A and -400A with British Aerospace Modification 25/2550 or STC SA3870WE installed; and series -600A and -600A with British Aerospace Modification 25/2468 installed, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent restricted movement of the flap control unit input lever and chafing of the left engine fuel line due to possible interferences, accomplish the following: (a) Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect: (1) For chafing of the left engine fuel feed line; and (2) For recommended clearance between the fuel feed line and the flap control unit input lever in accordance with paragraph 2A(1), (2), and (3) of the Accomplishment Instructions of British Aerospace Service Bulletin 28-69, Revision 1, dated June 25, 1979 (hereinafter referred to as the service bulletin) or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Federal Aviation Administration, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, Brussels, Belgium. (b) If as a result of the inspections required in paragraph (a) of this AD - (1) Chafing or other damage to the fuel line is found, before further flight, except that aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR Section 21.197 to a base where the work can be performed, replace the fuel line with a serviceable fuel line of the same P/N. (2) Clearance between the engine fuel feed line and the flap control unit input lever is found to be less than 0.15 inches, before further flight, increase the clearance in accordance with paragraph 2A(4) of the service bulletin. (c) Upon completion of the actions required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD, return the aircraft to service in accordance with paragraphs 2A(5) and 2A(6) of the service bulletin. This amendment becomes effective March 26, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-06-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-06-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and ...Show more Subject: Fuel Feed Lines Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/26/1981 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BH.125 Series 400A | BH.125 Series 600A | DH.125 Series 3A | DH.125 Series 3A/R | DH.125 Series 3A/R...Show more 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: 81-06-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4065 AD NUMBER: 81-06-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS/DH/BH- 125 Airplanes Series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA 400A and 600A ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 26, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-06-06 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-4065. Applies to Model HS/DH/BH- 125 airplanes series -3A/R, -3A/RA, and -3A/RA with British Aerospace Modification 25/2600 installed; series -400A and -400A with British Aerospace Modification 25/2550 or STC SA3870WE installed; and series -600A and -600A with British Aerospace Modification 25/2468 installed, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent restricted movement of the flap control unit input lever and chafing of the left engine fuel line due to possible interferences, accomplish the following: (a) Within 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, inspect: (1) For chafing of the left engine fuel feed line; and (2) For recommended clearance between the fuel feed line and the flap control unit input lever in accordance with paragraph 2A(1), (2), and (3) of the Accomplishment Instructions of British Aerospace Service Bulletin 28-69, Revision 1, dated June 25, 1979 (hereinafter referred to as the service bulletin) or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, Federal Aviation Administration, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, Brussels, Belgium. (b) If as a result of the inspections required in paragraph (a) of this AD - (1) Chafing or other damage to the fuel line is found, before further flight, except that aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR Section 21.197 to a base where the work can be performed, replace the fuel line with a serviceable fuel line of the same P/N. (2) Clearance between the engine fuel feed line and the flap control unit input lever is found to be less than 0.15 inches, before further flight, increase the clearance in accordance with paragraph 2A(4) of the service bulletin. (c) Upon completion of the actions required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD, return the aircraft to service in accordance with paragraphs 2A(5) and 2A(6) of the service bulletin. This amendment becomes effective March 26, 1981. FOOTER:
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