AD 87-26-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-100A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model BAe- 146 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-200A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model BAe- 146 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-300A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model BAe- 146 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Battery depletion and subsequent loss of Essential DC and Emergency DC busbars.
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Required Actions
Modify the DC power distribution in accordance with British Aerospace BAe-146 Aircraft Modification Service Bulletin 24-30-00757A, Revision 1, dated September 5, 1986. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time may be used with FAA concurrence. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, BAe 146-200A, BAe 146-300A airplanes listed in BAe Service Bulletin 24-30-00757A, Revision 1, dated September 5, 1986.
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Federal Register Abstract
DC Power Distribution
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-26-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-26-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model BAe- 146 Series Airplanes Subject: DC Power Distribution Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1988 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Model: BAe 146-100A | BAe 146-200A | BAe 146-300A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-26-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5804 AD NUMBER: 87-26-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model BAe- 146 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-26-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe): Amendment 39-5804. Applies to Model BAe- 146 series airplanes listed in BAe Service Bulletin 24-30-00757A, Revision 1, dated September 5, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent battery depletion and subsequent loss of Essential DC and Emergency DC busbars accomplish the following: A. Modify the DC power distribution in accordance with British Aerospace BAe-146 Aircraft Modification Service Bulletin 24-30-00757A, Revision 1, dated September 5, 1986. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety and which has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, 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 document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Librarian for Service Bulletins, 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 February 1, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-26-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-26-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model BAe- 146 Series Airplanes Subject: DC Power Distribution Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1988 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: 87-26-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5804 AD NUMBER: 87-26-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe) Model BAe- 146 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-26-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe): Amendment 39-5804. Applies to Model BAe- 146 series airplanes listed in BAe Service Bulletin 24-30-00757A, Revision 1, dated September 5, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent battery depletion and subsequent loss of Essential DC and Emergency DC busbars accomplish the following: A. Modify the DC power distribution in accordance with British Aerospace BAe-146 Aircraft Modification Service Bulletin 24-30-00757A, Revision 1, dated September 5, 1986. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety and which has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, 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 document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Librarian for Service Bulletins, 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 February 1, 1988. FOOTER:
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