AD 83-23-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-21 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-26 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-6 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-8 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-9 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2B-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2B-21 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2B-26 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2B-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN2A MK. III-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel mismanagement and possible fuel starvation due to wing tip tank fuel management system deficiencies.
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Required Actions
Modify the wing tip tank fuel management system per Pilatus Service Bulletin No. BN-2/SB.157 steps 1-12. Update and annotate the airplane flight manual with specified supplements for each model. Equivalent compliance must be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, but no later than December 31, 1983
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Affected Aircraft
Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes equipped with wing tip tanks (Mod NB/M/364) except BN-2A MKIII Series Trislander Airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Tank Fuel System Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-23-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-23-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. Subject: Wing Tank Fuel System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/08/1983 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2 | BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-26 | BN-2A-27 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | B...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small 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: 83-23-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4764 AD NUMBER: 83-23-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 8, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-23-01 PILATUS BRITTEN-NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-4764. Applies to Models BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes equipped with wing tip tanks (Mod NB/M/364) certificated in any category except BN-2A MKIII Series Trislander Airplanes. Compliance: Required within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, but no later than December 31, 1983, unless already accomplished. To preclude fuel mismanagement and possible fuel starvation, accomplish the following: a) Modify the wing tip tank fuel management system in accordance with steps 1. through 12. of the ACTION section of Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin No. BN- 2/SB.157, dated March 14, 1983. 1) Upon completion of the modification described in paragraph a) update and annotate the appropriate airplane flight manual as follows: i) BN-2A-3 Model: insert Issue 4 of Supplement No. 8 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/10 dated March 4, 1983; ii) BN-2A-9 Model: insert Issue 2 of Supplement No. 16 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/2 dated March 4, 1983; iii) BN-2A-21 Model: insert Issue 4 of Supplement No. 8 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/10 dated March 4, 1983; iv) BN-2A-27 Model: insert Issue 2 of Supplement No. 1 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/20 dated March 4, 1983; v) BN-2B-21 Model: insert Issue 3 of Supplement No. 1 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/43 dated March 4, 1983; vi) BN-2B-27 Model: insert Issue 5 of Supplement No. 1 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/42 dated March 4, 1983. NOTE: The requirement for insertion of specific revisions in the affected Airplane Flight Manuals does not prohibit incorporation of later revisions containing the same information. 2) The requirement of paragraph a)1) of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) on any airplane owned or operated by him. The person accomplishing this action must make the appropriate aircraft maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 91.173. b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective on December 8, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-23-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-23-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. Subject: Wing Tank Fuel System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/08/1983 Make: B-N Group Ltd. Model: BN-2 | BN-2A | BN-2A-2 | BN-2A-20 | BN-2A-21 | BN-2A-26 | BN-2A-27 | BN-2A-3 | BN-2A-6 | BN-2A-8 | B...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small 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: 83-23-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4764 AD NUMBER: 83-23-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Model BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 8, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-23-01 PILATUS BRITTEN-NORMAN LTD: Amendment 39-4764. Applies to Models BN-2, BN-2A and BN-2B Islander Series Airplanes equipped with wing tip tanks (Mod NB/M/364) certificated in any category except BN-2A MKIII Series Trislander Airplanes. Compliance: Required within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, but no later than December 31, 1983, unless already accomplished. To preclude fuel mismanagement and possible fuel starvation, accomplish the following: a) Modify the wing tip tank fuel management system in accordance with steps 1. through 12. of the ACTION section of Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. Service Bulletin No. BN- 2/SB.157, dated March 14, 1983. 1) Upon completion of the modification described in paragraph a) update and annotate the appropriate airplane flight manual as follows: i) BN-2A-3 Model: insert Issue 4 of Supplement No. 8 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/10 dated March 4, 1983; ii) BN-2A-9 Model: insert Issue 2 of Supplement No. 16 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/2 dated March 4, 1983; iii) BN-2A-21 Model: insert Issue 4 of Supplement No. 8 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/10 dated March 4, 1983; iv) BN-2A-27 Model: insert Issue 2 of Supplement No. 1 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/20 dated March 4, 1983; v) BN-2B-21 Model: insert Issue 3 of Supplement No. 1 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/43 dated March 4, 1983; vi) BN-2B-27 Model: insert Issue 5 of Supplement No. 1 to Section 7 of Flight Manual FM/42 dated March 4, 1983. NOTE: The requirement for insertion of specific revisions in the affected Airplane Flight Manuals does not prohibit incorporation of later revisions containing the same information. 2) The requirement of paragraph a)1) of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) on any airplane owned or operated by him. The person accomplishing this action must make the appropriate aircraft maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 91.173. b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment becomes effective on December 8, 1983. FOOTER:
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