AD 87-14-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of the integrity of the tailplane center section top skin assembly due to cracks in reinforcing plates.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect the tailplane center section top skin assembly for cracks in the reinforcing plate per British Aerospace Service Bulletin 55-A-PM5873, Issue 3. If no cracks are found, repeat inspections every 7,500 landings. If cracks are found, repair them before further flight and reinspect as per the service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 landings or within the next 2,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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