AD 86-06-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH 125-3A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 1A-522 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH 125-3A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 1A/S-522 | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH 125-3A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | DH.125 Series 3A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH 125-3A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of control due to asymmetric flaps caused by failure of the flap drive torque shaft assemblies.
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Required Actions
Inspect the left-hand and right-hand flap drive torque shaft assemblies, repair or replace as necessary in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletins 27-A140 (dated March 10, 1986) or 27-140 (dated April 1, 1986).
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH 125-3A airplanes, all serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Drive Torque Shaft
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH...Show more Subject: Flap Drive Torque Shaft Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/15/1986 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: DH.125 Series 1A | DH.125 Series 1A-522 | DH.125 Series 1A/S-522 | DH.125 Series 3A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5409 AD NUMBER: 86-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH 125-3A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 15, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-06-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5409. Applies to British Aerospace Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH 125-3A airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. To prevent loss of control due to asymmetric flaps, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Before further flight, inspect the left-hand and right-hand flap drive torque shaft assemblies, and repair or replace, as necessary, in accordance with British Aerospace (BAe) Alert Service Bulletin 27-A140, dated March 10, 1986, or BAe Service Bulletin 27-140, dated April 1, 1986. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Librarian, Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective September 15, 1986. It was effective earlier to those recipients of Priority Letter AD 86-06-04 dated March 19, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH...Show more Subject: Flap Drive Torque Shaft Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/15/1986 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: DH.125 Series 1A | DH.125 Series 1A-522 | DH.125 Series 1A/S-522 | DH.125 Series 3A 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: 86-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5409 AD NUMBER: 86-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH 125-3A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 15, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-06-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5409. Applies to British Aerospace Models DH 125-1A, DH 125-1A/522, DH 125-1A/S-522, and DH 125-3A airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. To prevent loss of control due to asymmetric flaps, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Before further flight, inspect the left-hand and right-hand flap drive torque shaft assemblies, and repair or replace, as necessary, in accordance with British Aerospace (BAe) Alert Service Bulletin 27-A140, dated March 10, 1986, or BAe Service Bulletin 27-140, dated April 1, 1986. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Librarian, Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective September 15, 1986. It was effective earlier to those recipients of Priority Letter AD 86-06-04 dated March 19, 1986. FOOTER:
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