AD 83-17-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | HS 748 Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series 2A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of rib/stringer bracket fasteners on the wing bottom surface at specified locations could result in wing structural failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rib/stringer bracket fasteners at specified wing locations and perform the actions described in Service Bulletins 57/62 and 57/63. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 1,500 hours or six months time in service, whichever occurs first after September 19, 1983 for airplanes with wing fuel tanks extending outboard beyond rib 350.366. Within the next 500 hours or 60 days time in service, whichever occurs first after September 19, 1983 for inspections at rib 16.071 and stringers 9, 10, 11, and 12.
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Affected Aircraft
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model HS 748 Series 2A airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rib/Stringer Bracket Fasteners
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series 2A Airplanes Subject: Rib/Stringer Bracket Fasteners Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/19/1983 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: HS 748 Series 2A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4709 AD NUMBER: 83-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series 2A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 19, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-17-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE AIRCRAFT GROUP: Amendment 39-4709. Applies to all Model H.S. 748 series 2A airplanes certificated in all categories. To prevent wing structural failure accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. For airplanes with wing fuel tanks extending outboard beyond rib 350.366, within the next 1,500 hours or six months time in service, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rib/stringer bracket fasteners of the wing bottom surface at rib 224.366 and at stringers 4 and 6 at all ribs on each side of wing access panels W3 to W12 except W10, and perform the actions described in paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of British Aerospace Aircraft Group H.S. 748 Service Bulletin 57/62 dated June 1980. B. Within the next 500 hours or 60 days time in service, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rib/stringer bracket fasteners of wing bottom surface rib 16.071 and stringers 9, 10, 11, and 12 and perform the actions described in paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of British Aerospace Aircraft Group H.S. 748 Service Bulletin 57/63 dated June 1980. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective September 19, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series 2A Airplanes Subject: Rib/Stringer Bracket Fasteners Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/19/1983 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: HS 748 Series 2A 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: 83-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4709 AD NUMBER: 83-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series 2A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 19, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-17-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE AIRCRAFT GROUP: Amendment 39-4709. Applies to all Model H.S. 748 series 2A airplanes certificated in all categories. To prevent wing structural failure accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. For airplanes with wing fuel tanks extending outboard beyond rib 350.366, within the next 1,500 hours or six months time in service, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rib/stringer bracket fasteners of the wing bottom surface at rib 224.366 and at stringers 4 and 6 at all ribs on each side of wing access panels W3 to W12 except W10, and perform the actions described in paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of British Aerospace Aircraft Group H.S. 748 Service Bulletin 57/62 dated June 1980. B. Within the next 500 hours or 60 days time in service, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rib/stringer bracket fasteners of wing bottom surface rib 16.071 and stringers 9, 10, 11, and 12 and perform the actions described in paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of British Aerospace Aircraft Group H.S. 748 Service Bulletin 57/63 dated June 1980. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective September 19, 1983. FOOTER:
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