AD 85-12-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd | Argosy AW.650 Series 101 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE ARGOSY Model AW-650 Series 100 and 200 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in tailboom frame skin doubler plates items 5, 6, 7, and 8 on drawing BBH 2702 could lead to possible loss of the vertical fin.
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Required Actions
Within 350 flying hours after the effective date, visually inspect doubler plates items 5-8 for cracks per British Aerospace SB 55/41. If no cracks, repeat inspection every 700 flying hours. If cracks found, incorporate repair scheme BBH 2733 within 700 flying hours which eliminates repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
within 350 flying hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace (Commercial Aircraft) Ltd Argosy AW.650 Series 101 aircraft serial numbers 6651, 6652, 6653, 6656, 6660, 6801, 6802, 6803, and 6805
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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