AD 85-15-02
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
Fuselage skin chafing beneath the wing-to-fuselage fairings due to lack of anti-chafe tape or insufficient modification.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Inspect fuselage skin beneath wing-to-fuselage fairings for chafing, repair if necessary, apply anti-chafe tape per British Aerospace Service Bulletin 53-5 or 53-5 Rev 1. Repeat inspection every 1000 landings until Modification HCM00432A/B is incorporated. Allow alternate compliance with FAA approval.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this airworthiness directive
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe 146-100A, BAe 146-200A, BAe 146-300A airplanes with Modification HCM00301A/B but without HCM00432A/B
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.