AD 87-12-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model 125-800 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A) | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model 125-800 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800A (U-125) | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model 125-800 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800B | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model 125-800 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the ventral fuel tank aft support fitting due to corrosion and cracking.
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Required Actions
Within 45 days after the effective date, inspect the ventral fuel tank aft attachment for corrosion and cracking every 90 days until replaced. Replace corroded or cracked parts before further flight with a steel fitting. Replace the fittings with a new steel part within one year after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 45 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 45 days, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 90 days, until replaced in accordance with paragraph C.
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Affected Aircraft
BAe Model 125-800 series airplanes listed in BAe Service Bulletin 53-62-(3127), Revision 1, dated October 15, 1986.
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Federal Register Abstract
Ventral Fuel Tank Fittings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-12-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-12-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model 125-800 Series Airplanes Subject: Ventral Fuel Tank Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/30/1987 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BAe.125 Series 800A | BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A) | BAe.125 Series 800A (U-125) | BAe.125 Series 800B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-12-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5653 AD NUMBER: 87-12-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model 125-800 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 30, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-12-10 BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe): Amendment 39-5653. Applies to all BAe Model 125-800 series airplanes listed in BAe Service Bulletin 53-62-(3127), Revision 1, dated October 15, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent failure of the ventral fuel tank aft support fitting, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 45 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 45 days, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 90 days, until replaced in accordance with paragraph C., below, visually inspect the ventral fuel tank aft attachment for corrosion and cracking in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 53-62-(3127), Revision 1, dated October 15, 1986. B. Parts showing evidence of corrosion or found cracked must be replaced before further flight with a steel fitting in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 53-63-(3127), Revision 1, dated October 15, 1986. C. Within one year after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the ventral tank aft attachment fittings with a new steel part in accordance with paragraph B., above. This constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by paragraph A., above. D. 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. E. 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 the inspections and/or modification required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Service Bulletin Librarian, P.O. 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 July 30, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-12-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-12-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model 125-800 Series Airplanes Subject: Ventral Fuel Tank Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/30/1987 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BAe.125 Series 800A | BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A) | BAe.125 Series 800A (U-125) | BAe.125 Series 800B 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: 87-12-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5653 AD NUMBER: 87-12-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model 125-800 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 30, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-12-10 BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe): Amendment 39-5653. Applies to all BAe Model 125-800 series airplanes listed in BAe Service Bulletin 53-62-(3127), Revision 1, dated October 15, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent failure of the ventral fuel tank aft support fitting, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 45 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 45 days, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 90 days, until replaced in accordance with paragraph C., below, visually inspect the ventral fuel tank aft attachment for corrosion and cracking in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 53-62-(3127), Revision 1, dated October 15, 1986. B. Parts showing evidence of corrosion or found cracked must be replaced before further flight with a steel fitting in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 53-63-(3127), Revision 1, dated October 15, 1986. C. Within one year after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the ventral tank aft attachment fittings with a new steel part in accordance with paragraph B., above. This constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by paragraph A., above. D. 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. E. 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 the inspections and/or modification required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Service Bulletin Librarian, P.O. 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 July 30, 1987. FOOTER:
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