AD 87-18-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | BAC 1-11 400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the emergency escape slide deployment system
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Required Actions
Modify the R.F.D. emergency escape slide system in accordance with BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5906, Revision 2, and BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5943. Alternate means of compliance or adjustment may be approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
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Compliance Time
within 5 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 Series and BAC 1-11 400 Series airplanes equipped with R.F.D. inflatable escape slides as identified in the specified service bulletins
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Federal Register Abstract
Inflatable Escape Sides
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-18-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-18-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes Subject: Inflatable Escape Sides Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1987 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-18-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5720 AD NUMBER: 87-18-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-18-02 BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe): Amendment 39-5720. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 series airplanes equipped with R.F.D. inflatable escape slides, identified in BAe BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5906, Revision 2, dated November 9, 1984, and BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5943, dated November 24, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 5 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent failure of the emergency escape slide deployment system, accomplish the following: A. Modify the R.F.D. emergency escape slide system in accordance with BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5906, Revision 2, dated November 9, 1984, and BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5943, dated November 24, 1986. B. 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. C. 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 modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., 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 October 7, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-18-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-18-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes Subject: Inflatable Escape Sides Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1987 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: 87-18-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5720 AD NUMBER: 87-18-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-18-02 BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe): Amendment 39-5720. Applies to Model BAC 1-11 series airplanes equipped with R.F.D. inflatable escape slides, identified in BAe BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5906, Revision 2, dated November 9, 1984, and BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5943, dated November 24, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 5 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent failure of the emergency escape slide deployment system, accomplish the following: A. Modify the R.F.D. emergency escape slide system in accordance with BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5906, Revision 2, dated November 9, 1984, and BAC 1-11 Service Bulletin 25-PM5943, dated November 24, 1986. B. 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. C. 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 modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., 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 October 7, 1987. FOOTER:
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