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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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)
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.