AD 86-21-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-100A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-200A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-300A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the main landing gear due to potential defects in the main landing gear main fittings.
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Required Actions
Inspect and repair, if necessary, the main landing gear main fittings in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 32-18, Revision 1. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment may be used if approved by the FAA Manager, Standardization Branch.
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Compliance Time
within 60 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, BAe 146-200A, BAe 146-300A airplanes with serial numbers listed in BAe Service Bulletin 32-18, Revision 1
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Fittings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-21-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-21-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/20/1986 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Model: BAe 146-100A | BAe 146-200A | BAe 146-300A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-21-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5419 AD NUMBER: 86-21-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-21-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5419. Applies to Model BAe-146 series airplanes, with serial numbers as listed in BAe Service Bulletin 32-18, Revision 1, dated November 28, 1984, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD. To prevent structural failure of the main landing gear, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished: 1. Inspect and repair, if necessary, the main landing gear main fittings in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 32-18, Revision 1, dated November 28, 1984. 2. 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. 3. 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 bulletin from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Librarian, Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. This document 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 October 20, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-21-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-21-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/20/1986 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: 86-21-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5419 AD NUMBER: 86-21-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-21-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5419. Applies to Model BAe-146 series airplanes, with serial numbers as listed in BAe Service Bulletin 32-18, Revision 1, dated November 28, 1984, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD. To prevent structural failure of the main landing gear, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished: 1. Inspect and repair, if necessary, the main landing gear main fittings in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 32-18, Revision 1, dated November 28, 1984. 2. 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. 3. 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 bulletin from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Librarian, Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. This document 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 October 20, 1986. FOOTER:
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