AD 86-21-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-146 Series Airplanes

AD Number
86-21-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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AD Number:
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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.

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