AD 85-03-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | HS 748 Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | HS 748 Series 2B | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the baggage door locking mechanism, passenger and crew/freight doors locking mechanisms, door sills, secondary locking mechanisms, and crew/freight door locking mechanism swivel lever could result in improper locking, false door warnings, or structural failure of door components.
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Required Actions
Modify baggage door per Service Bulletin 52/94 within 180 days; modify passenger and crew/freight doors per SB 52/95 within 180 days; modify doors to prevent false warnings per SB 52/96 within 180 days; install warning decals per SB 52/97 within 90 days; modify doors per SB 52/99 within 180 days; install decals per SB 52/100 within 90 days; inspect and replace swivel levers per SB 52/101 Rev 1 within 90 days; inspect and replace door sills/locking mechanisms per SB 52/106 within 180 days; install audible warnings per SB 52/109/110 within 180 days depending on model.
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Compliance Time
within 180 days after the effective date of this AD (for most actions) or within 90 days after the effective date (for specific actions as noted)
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Affected Aircraft
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model HS 748 Series 2A and 2B airplanes, as listed in British Aerospace service bulletins 52/94 through 52/110.
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Federal Register Abstract
Baggage Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-03-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-03-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Airplanes Subject: Baggage Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/11/1985 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: HS 748 Series 2A | HS 748 Series 2B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-03-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5001 AD NUMBER: 85-03-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 11, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-03-05 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5001. Applies to Model HS 748 airplanes, certificated in all categories, which are listed in the British Aerospace service bulletins specified below. Compliance is required within the time interval specified in each of the following paragraphs, unless previously accomplished: A. To ensure the baggage door properly locks from the interior, within 180 days after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), modify the baggage door in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/94, dated May 14, 1982. B. To ensure the passenger and crew/freight doors properly lock, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/95, dated May 14, 1982. C. To prevent false door warnings on baggage, passenger, and crew/freight doors, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/96, dated May 14, 1982. D. To ensure passenger, baggage, and crew/freight doors properly lock, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install warning decals to the interior trim of the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/97, dated May 14, 1982. E. To prevent false door warnings on baggage and crew/freight doors, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/99, dated May 14, 1982. F. To ensure the large freight door properly locks, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install warning decals to the interior trim of the door in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/100, dated May 14, 1982. G. To prevent failure of the crew/freight door locking mechanism swivel lever, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the swivel levers in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/101, Revision 1, dated December 1983. If necessary, replace parts in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. Repetitive inspections must be performed in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. H. To ensure the integrity of door sills and secondary locking mechanisms, inspect the passenger, baggage, and crew/freight doors (including the large freight door), within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/106, dated November 1982. If necessary, replace parts in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. Repetitive inspections must be performed in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. I. To provide an audible door unsafe warning on all airplanes, except Model 235, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install an audible warning system in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 service bulletin 52/109, dated October 13, 1982. J. To provide an audible door unsafe warning on Model 235 airplanes, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install an audible warning system in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/110, dated October 13, 1982. K. 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. L. 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 March 11, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-03-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-03-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Airplanes Subject: Baggage Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/11/1985 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: HS 748 Series 2A | HS 748 Series 2B 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: 85-03-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5001 AD NUMBER: 85-03-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 11, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-03-05 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5001. Applies to Model HS 748 airplanes, certificated in all categories, which are listed in the British Aerospace service bulletins specified below. Compliance is required within the time interval specified in each of the following paragraphs, unless previously accomplished: A. To ensure the baggage door properly locks from the interior, within 180 days after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), modify the baggage door in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/94, dated May 14, 1982. B. To ensure the passenger and crew/freight doors properly lock, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/95, dated May 14, 1982. C. To prevent false door warnings on baggage, passenger, and crew/freight doors, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/96, dated May 14, 1982. D. To ensure passenger, baggage, and crew/freight doors properly lock, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install warning decals to the interior trim of the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/97, dated May 14, 1982. E. To prevent false door warnings on baggage and crew/freight doors, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the doors in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/99, dated May 14, 1982. F. To ensure the large freight door properly locks, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install warning decals to the interior trim of the door in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/100, dated May 14, 1982. G. To prevent failure of the crew/freight door locking mechanism swivel lever, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the swivel levers in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/101, Revision 1, dated December 1983. If necessary, replace parts in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. Repetitive inspections must be performed in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. H. To ensure the integrity of door sills and secondary locking mechanisms, inspect the passenger, baggage, and crew/freight doors (including the large freight door), within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/106, dated November 1982. If necessary, replace parts in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. Repetitive inspections must be performed in accordance with the service bulletin instructions. I. To provide an audible door unsafe warning on all airplanes, except Model 235, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install an audible warning system in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 service bulletin 52/109, dated October 13, 1982. J. To provide an audible door unsafe warning on Model 235 airplanes, within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install an audible warning system in accordance with British Aerospace HS 748 Service Bulletin 52/110, dated October 13, 1982. K. 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. L. 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 March 11, 1985. FOOTER:
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