AD 88-05-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | HS 748 Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | HS 748 Series 2B | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Interference between the spring strut rudder lock control and the lower rudder hinge box could cause reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the spring strut rudder lock control and reorient it if necessary in accordance with British Aerospace HS-748 Service Bulletin 27/109. Alternate means of compliance or adjustments may be used with FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within 60 days 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, certificated in any category
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Lock Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder Lock Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/06/1988 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Limited Model: HS 748 Series 2A | HS 748 Series 2B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5859 AD NUMBER: 88-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 6, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-05-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5859. Applies to Model HS 748 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent reduced controllability of the airplane caused by interference between the spring strut rudder lock control and the lower rudder hinge box, accomplish the following: A. Inspect the spring strut rudder lock control and reorient, if necessary, in accordance with British Aerospace HS-748 Service Bulletin 27/109, dated October 29, 1985. 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, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Airplanes may be flown to a maintenance base for repairs or replacements in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199. All persons affected by this airworthiness directive who have not already received copies of the appropriate service bulletin from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace PLC, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. This document may also be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective April 6, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder Lock Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/06/1988 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: 88-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5859 AD NUMBER: 88-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model HS 748 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 6, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-05-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5859. Applies to Model HS 748 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent reduced controllability of the airplane caused by interference between the spring strut rudder lock control and the lower rudder hinge box, accomplish the following: A. Inspect the spring strut rudder lock control and reorient, if necessary, in accordance with British Aerospace HS-748 Service Bulletin 27/109, dated October 29, 1985. 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, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Airplanes may be flown to a maintenance base for repairs or replacements in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199. All persons affected by this airworthiness directive who have not already received copies of the appropriate service bulletin from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace PLC, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. This document may also be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective April 6, 1988. FOOTER:
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