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.
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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.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this airworthiness directive
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Affected Aircraft
BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe 146-100A, BAe 146-200A, BAe 146-300A airplanes with Modification HCM00301A/B but without HCM00432A/B
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuselage Skin Chafing
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-15-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-15-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe 146 Airplanes Subject: Fuselage Skin Chafing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/22/1985 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Model: BAe 146-100A | BAe 146-200A | BAe 146-300A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-15-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5100 AD NUMBER: 85-15-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe 146 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 22, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-15-02 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5100. Applies to all Model BAe 146 airplanes certificated in any category on which Modification HCM00301A or B has been accomplished, and on which Modification HCM00432A or B has not been accomplished. Compliance is required within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD). To detect and prevent chafing of the fuselage skin, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished: 1. Inspect the fuselage skin beneath the wing to-fuselage fairings for chafing, repair if necessary, and apply anti-chafe tape in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin 53-5 dated August 15, 1984, or Service Bulletin 53-5, Revision 1, dated April 19, 1985. 2. Repeat the inspection required by paragraph 1., above, at intervals not to exceed 1000 landings until Modification HCM00432A or B is incorporated. 3. 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. 4. 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 August 22, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-15-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-15-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe 146 Airplanes Subject: Fuselage Skin Chafing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/22/1985 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: 85-15-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5100 AD NUMBER: 85-15-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe 146 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 22, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-15-02 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5100. Applies to all Model BAe 146 airplanes certificated in any category on which Modification HCM00301A or B has been accomplished, and on which Modification HCM00432A or B has not been accomplished. Compliance is required within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD). To detect and prevent chafing of the fuselage skin, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished: 1. Inspect the fuselage skin beneath the wing to-fuselage fairings for chafing, repair if necessary, and apply anti-chafe tape in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin 53-5 dated August 15, 1984, or Service Bulletin 53-5, Revision 1, dated April 19, 1985. 2. Repeat the inspection required by paragraph 1., above, at intervals not to exceed 1000 landings until Modification HCM00432A or B is incorporated. 3. 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. 4. 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 August 22, 1985. FOOTER:
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