AD 88-07-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 1000A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 1000B | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A) | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800A (U-125) | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800B | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Displacement of the aileron mass balance side plate, which could cause control surface interference.
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Required Actions
Perform a dye penetrant inspection of the aileron mass balance assembly's side plate for cracking in attachment lugs within 6 months after the effective date. Repeat inspections every 2 years. If cracks are found, repair before further flight using Repair Scheme 25WG/R143.
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Compliance Time
within 6 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Model BAe-125 series airplanes listed in BAe-125 Service Bulletin 57-66, Revision 2, dated October 25, 1986, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Balance Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-07-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-07-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes Subject: Aileron Balance Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/25/1988 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BAe.125 Series 1000A | BAe.125 Series 1000B | BAe.125 Series 800A | BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A) | BA...Show more 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: 88-07-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5877 AD NUMBER: 88-07-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 25, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-07-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5877. Applies to Model BAe-125 series airplanes listed in BAe-125 Service Bulletin 57-66, Revision 2, dated October 25, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent displacement of the aileron mass balance side plate, and possible control surface interference, accomplish the following: A. Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a dye penetrant inspection of the side plate of the aileron mass balance assembly for cracking of the attachment lugs, in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57-66, Revision 2, dated October 25, 1986. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 2 years. B. If cracks are detected, repair before further flight, in accordance with Repair Scheme 25WG/R143, issued with Service Bulletin 57-66, Revision 2, dated October 25, 1986. C. Accomplishment of Repair Scheme 25WG/R143 constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph A., above. D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety and 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 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 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 April 25, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-07-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-07-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes Subject: Aileron Balance Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/25/1988 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BAe.125 Series 1000A | BAe.125 Series 1000B | BAe.125 Series 800A | BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A) | BA...Show more 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: 88-07-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5877 AD NUMBER: 88-07-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAe-125 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 25, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-07-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5877. Applies to Model BAe-125 series airplanes listed in BAe-125 Service Bulletin 57-66, Revision 2, dated October 25, 1986, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent displacement of the aileron mass balance side plate, and possible control surface interference, accomplish the following: A. Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a dye penetrant inspection of the side plate of the aileron mass balance assembly for cracking of the attachment lugs, in accordance with BAe Service Bulletin 57-66, Revision 2, dated October 25, 1986. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 2 years. B. If cracks are detected, repair before further flight, in accordance with Repair Scheme 25WG/R143, issued with Service Bulletin 57-66, Revision 2, dated October 25, 1986. C. Accomplishment of Repair Scheme 25WG/R143 constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph A., above. D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety and 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 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 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 April 25, 1988. FOOTER:
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