AD 86-24-04
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Jamming of the passenger or service doors due to potential failure of the container latch release cable.
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Required Actions
Within the next 10 hours time-in-service and at intervals not exceeding 120 hours time-in-service thereafter, perform a visual inspection of the container latch release cable and replace if necessary per Air Cruisers Alert Service Bulletin 203-25-A2. Prior to modification under STC SA840EA, inspect and replace the cable as per Paragraph 3.0 of the same service bulletin. Discontinue inspections after incorporating an approved modification.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 1-11 200 and 400 Series airplanes modified in accordance with Air Cruisers Company STC SA840EA
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Federal Register Abstract
Container Latch Release Cable
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Container Latch Release Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1986 Make: Airbus SAS Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5477 AD NUMBER: 86-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-24-04 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5477. Applies to Model 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes, modified in accordance with Air Cruisers Company STC SA840EA, as listed in Air Cruisers Company Alert Service Bulletin 203-25-A2, dated November 17, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To preclude the potential for jamming of the passenger or service doors, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 10 hours time-in-service and at intervals not to exceed 120 hours time-in-service thereafter, perform the visual inspection of the container latch release cable, and replace, if necessary, in accordance with Air Cruisers Alert Service Bulletin 203-25-A2, dated November 17, 1986, or later FAA-approved revisions. B. Prior to modification of any airplane in accordance with Air Cruisers Company STC SA840EA, visually inspect the container latch release cable and replace, if necessary, in accordance with Paragraph 3.0 of Air Cruisers Alert Service Bulletin 203-25-A2, dated November 17, 1986, or later FAA-approved revisions. C. Inspections required by paragraph A., above, may be discontinued upon incorporation of a modification approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD may be accomplished. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Air Cruisers Company, P.O. Box 180, Belmar, New Jersey 07719-0180. This information may be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This amendment becomes effective December 19, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-24-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-24-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Container Latch Release Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1986 Make: Airbus SAS Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series 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: 86-24-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5477 AD NUMBER: 86-24-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-24-04 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5477. Applies to Model 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes, modified in accordance with Air Cruisers Company STC SA840EA, as listed in Air Cruisers Company Alert Service Bulletin 203-25-A2, dated November 17, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To preclude the potential for jamming of the passenger or service doors, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 10 hours time-in-service and at intervals not to exceed 120 hours time-in-service thereafter, perform the visual inspection of the container latch release cable, and replace, if necessary, in accordance with Air Cruisers Alert Service Bulletin 203-25-A2, dated November 17, 1986, or later FAA-approved revisions. B. Prior to modification of any airplane in accordance with Air Cruisers Company STC SA840EA, visually inspect the container latch release cable and replace, if necessary, in accordance with Paragraph 3.0 of Air Cruisers Alert Service Bulletin 203-25-A2, dated November 17, 1986, or later FAA-approved revisions. C. Inspections required by paragraph A., above, may be discontinued upon incorporation of a modification approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a location where the requirements of this AD may be accomplished. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Air Cruisers Company, P.O. Box 180, Belmar, New Jersey 07719-0180. This information may be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This amendment becomes effective December 19, 1986. FOOTER:
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