AD 88-03-02
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
Cracking of the lower wing skins which could lead to reduced structural capability of the wing.
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the lower wing skins in accordance with BAe Service Bulletins 57/81 or 57/82, Revision 1, and repair any cracks found prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to 7,500 hours since modification in accordance with BAe Service Bulletins 57/31 or 57/33, or within the next 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. For SB 57/32, prior to 10,000 hours since modification or within 750 hours after AD effective date, whichever is later.
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Affected Aircraft
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited HS 748 Series 2A and 2B airplanes modified with BAe Service Bulletins 57/31, 57/32, or 57/33.
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Federal Register Abstract
Lower Wing Skins
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes Subject: Lower Wing Skins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/01/1988 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Limited Model: HS 748 Series 2A | HS 748 Series 2B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5835 AD NUMBER: 88-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 1, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-03-02 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5835. Applies to all Model H.S. 748 series airplanes, which have been modified in accordance with British Aerospace (BAe) Service Bulletins 57/31, 57/32, or 57/33, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent further cracking which could lead to reduced structural capability of the wing, accomplish the following: A. On airplanes previously modified in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/31 or 57/33, inspect and modify the lower wing skins in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/81, Revision 1, dated October 1985, prior to 7,500 hours since modification in accordance with BAe Service Bulletins 57/31 or 57/33, or within the next 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. B. On airplanes previously modified in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/32, inspect and modify the lower wing skins in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/82, Revision 1, dated November 1985, prior to 10,000 hours since modification in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/32, or within the next 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. C. Any cracks found during the inspections required by paragraphs A. or B., above, must be repaired, prior to further flight, in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/81, Revision 1, dated October 1985, or BAe Service Bulletin 57/82, Revision 1, dated November 1985, as applicable. D. 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. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents 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. These documents 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 March 1, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes Subject: Lower Wing Skins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/01/1988 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: 88-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5835 AD NUMBER: 88-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model H.S. 748 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 1, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-03-02 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5835. Applies to all Model H.S. 748 series airplanes, which have been modified in accordance with British Aerospace (BAe) Service Bulletins 57/31, 57/32, or 57/33, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent further cracking which could lead to reduced structural capability of the wing, accomplish the following: A. On airplanes previously modified in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/31 or 57/33, inspect and modify the lower wing skins in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/81, Revision 1, dated October 1985, prior to 7,500 hours since modification in accordance with BAe Service Bulletins 57/31 or 57/33, or within the next 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. B. On airplanes previously modified in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/32, inspect and modify the lower wing skins in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/82, Revision 1, dated November 1985, prior to 10,000 hours since modification in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/32, or within the next 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. C. Any cracks found during the inspections required by paragraphs A. or B., above, must be repaired, prior to further flight, in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57/81, Revision 1, dated October 1985, or BAe Service Bulletin 57/82, Revision 1, dated November 1985, as applicable. D. 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. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents 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. These documents 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 March 1, 1988. FOOTER:
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