AD 87-26-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | HS 748 Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | HS 748 Series 2B | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of the overwing escape hatch during flight due to improper locking of the escape hatch locking mechanism.
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Required Actions
Replace the escape hatch locking mechanism with P/N 10D14062 locking mechanism assembly in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 52/127. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment may be used if 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
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model HS 748 Series 2A and HS 748 Series 2B airplanes listed in British Aerospace Service Bulletin 52/127, dated May 29, 1985.
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Federal Register Abstract
Escape Hatch Locking Mechanism
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-26-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-26-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes Subject: Escape Hatch Locking Mechanism Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1988 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: HS 748 Series 2A | HS 748 Series 2B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-26-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5807 AD NUMBER: 87-26-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-26-07 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5807. Applies to Model H.S. 748 series airplanes, as listed in British Aerospace Service Bulletin 52/127, dated May 29, 1985, certificated in any category. compliance required within 5 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished: To prevent the loss of the overwing escape hatch during flight, due to improper locking, accomplish the following: A. Replace the escape hatch locking mechanism with P/N 10D14062 locking mechanism assembly, in accordance with the instructions in British Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 52/127, dated May 29, 1985. 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 inspections and/or 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., 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 at 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_87-26-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-26-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes Subject: Escape Hatch Locking Mechanism Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1988 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: HS 748 Series 2A | HS 748 Series 2B 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: 87-26-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5807 AD NUMBER: 87-26-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-26-07 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5807. Applies to Model H.S. 748 series airplanes, as listed in British Aerospace Service Bulletin 52/127, dated May 29, 1985, certificated in any category. compliance required within 5 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished: To prevent the loss of the overwing escape hatch during flight, due to improper locking, accomplish the following: A. Replace the escape hatch locking mechanism with P/N 10D14062 locking mechanism assembly, in accordance with the instructions in British Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 52/127, dated May 29, 1985. 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 inspections and/or 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., 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 at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective February 1, 1988. FOOTER:
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