AD 85-10-01

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Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace: Model 3101 Jetstream Airplanes

AD Number
85-10-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace: Model 3101 Jetstream Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Inadequate clearance between the rear turbine bearing oil feed pipe and the bleed air pre-cooler may cause chafing and potential failure of the oil feed pipe.

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Required Actions

Inspect the rear turbine bearing oil feed pipe for chafing and clearance (minimum 0.25 inches) on LH and RH engines per BAe Alert Service Bulletin No. 71-A-JM7418. If clearance is less than 0.25 inches but no damage, repeat inspection every 400 hours time-in-service. If damage exists, accomplish BAe Modification JM7418 or JM7388 before further flight.

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Compliance Time

within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model 3101 Jetstream airplanes with serial numbers 601 to 624 inclusive, and 627

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Federal Register Abstract

Rear Turbine Bearing Inspection

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AD Number:
85-10-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace: Model 3101 Jetstream Airplanes
Subject:
Rear Turbine Bearing Inspection
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/18/1985
Make:
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
Model:
Jetstream Series 3101
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 85-10-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5060

AD NUMBER:   85-10-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace: Model 3101 Jetstream Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 18, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   85-10-01 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5060. Applies to Model 3101 Jetstream (serial numbers 601 to 624 inclusive, and 627) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To assure that adequate clearance exists between the rear turbine bearing oil feed pipe and the bleed air pre-cooler accomplish the following:

(a) Inspect the rear turbine bearing oil feed pipe for chafing and for adequate clearance between the rear turbine bearing oil feed pipe and the bleed air pre-cooler on LH and RH engines in accordance with sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of the Part A - Inspection requirement of paragraph 2 of British Aerospace (BAe) Alert Service Bulletin No. 71-A-JM7418.

(1) If no damage is apparent and clearance is 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) or greater, no further action is required.

(2) If clearance is less than 0.25 inches and no pipe damage is apparent repeat the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 400 hours time-in-service or until either BAe Modification JM7418 or BAe Modification JM7388 is accomplished.

(3) If pipe damage is apparent, prior to further flight, accomplish either BAe Modification JM7418 or BAe Modification JM7388.

(b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 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 June 18, 1985.

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AD Number:
85-10-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace: Model 3101 Jetstream Airplanes
Subject:
Rear Turbine Bearing Inspection
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/18/1985
Make:
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
Model:
Jetstream Series 3101
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/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: 85-10-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5060

AD NUMBER:   85-10-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace: Model 3101 Jetstream Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 18, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   85-10-01 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5060. Applies to Model 3101 Jetstream (serial numbers 601 to 624 inclusive, and 627) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To assure that adequate clearance exists between the rear turbine bearing oil feed pipe and the bleed air pre-cooler accomplish the following:

(a) Inspect the rear turbine bearing oil feed pipe for chafing and for adequate clearance between the rear turbine bearing oil feed pipe and the bleed air pre-cooler on LH and RH engines in accordance with sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of the Part A - Inspection requirement of paragraph 2 of British Aerospace (BAe) Alert Service Bulletin No. 71-A-JM7418.

(1) If no damage is apparent and clearance is 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) or greater, no further action is required.

(2) If clearance is less than 0.25 inches and no pipe damage is apparent repeat the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 400 hours time-in-service or until either BAe Modification JM7418 or BAe Modification JM7388 is accomplished.

(3) If pipe damage is apparent, prior to further flight, accomplish either BAe Modification JM7418 or BAe Modification JM7388.

(b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 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 June 18, 1985.

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