AD 83-05-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the windshield glazing frame could lead to possible failure of the adjacent fuselage frame.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the windshield glazing frame for cracks internally and externally following British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 53-A-PM5425, Issue 3. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 2,500 landings until 25,000 landings are accumulated. If cracks are found, repair with BAC Modification PM2857, PM3346, or PM5525 as specified. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Compliance is required as indicated in the AD, with specific deadlines based on total landings accumulated by the effective date (April 4, 1983). For airplanes with less than 25,000 landings, inspections must be done before 15,000 landings or within 500 landings after the effective date, whichever is later. For those with 25,000+ landings, inspect within 400 landings after the effective date. Repairs must be done within 750 or 250 landings post-discovery depending on landing count.
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series airplanes certificated in all categories.
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