AD 85-05-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-100A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-200A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-300A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The passenger/service door girt bars may be incorrectly assembled, leading to potential loss of the emergency escape chute.
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Required Actions
Inspect the passenger/service door girt bars for correct assembly per British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 52-A14. Reassemble as required. Inspect replacement girt bars before installation as per the service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, BAe 146-200A, BAe 146-300A airplanes as listed in British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 52-A14 dated June 6, 1984.
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Federal Register Abstract
Passenger/Service Door Girt Bars
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Airplanes Subject: Passenger/Service Door Girt Bars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/01/1985 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: BAe 146-100A | BAe 146-200A | BAe 146-300A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5009 AD NUMBER: 85-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 1, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-05-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5009. Applies to Model BAe-146 airplanes as listed in British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 52-A14 dated June 6, 1984, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. To prevent loss of the emergency escape chute, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished: A. Inspect the passenger/service door girt bars for correct assembly in accordance with British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 52-A14, dated June 6, 1984. Reassemble as required by the service bulletin. Prior to installation, replacement girt bars must also be inspected in accordance with the service bulletin. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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 April 1, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Airplanes Subject: Passenger/Service Door Girt Bars Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/01/1985 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: BAe 146-100A | BAe 146-200A | BAe 146-300A 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: 85-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5009 AD NUMBER: 85-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 1, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-05-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5009. Applies to Model BAe-146 airplanes as listed in British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 52-A14 dated June 6, 1984, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. To prevent loss of the emergency escape chute, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished: A. Inspect the passenger/service door girt bars for correct assembly in accordance with British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 52-A14, dated June 6, 1984. Reassemble as required by the service bulletin. Prior to installation, replacement girt bars must also be inspected in accordance with the service bulletin. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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 April 1, 1985. FOOTER:
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