AD 88-11-09

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-11-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS BAC 1-11 200 Series Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus SAS BAC 1-11 400 Series Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Jamming of engine controls due to a failed mounting bracket of the aft attendant's seat.

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Required Actions

Inspect the mounting brackets of the aft attendant's seat for cracks in accordance with British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 53-A-PM5931. If cracks are detected less than 1 inch in length, repair prior to further flight and continue inspections at 350 landings intervals. If cracks exceed 1 inch, replace brackets prior to further flight. If no cracks found, repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 3,600 landings. Incorporate Modification PM5931 as terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 landings, or within the next 350 landings after the effective date of this AD (June 27, 1988), whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

British Aerospace Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Seat Mounting Brackets

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AD Number:
88-11-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Seat Mounting Brackets
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/27/1988
Make:
Airbus SAS
Model:
BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 88-11-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5891

AD NUMBER:   88-11-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 27, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   88-11-09 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5891. Applies to all Model BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent jamming of engine controls due to a failed mounting bracket of the aft attendant's seat, accomplish the following:

A. Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 landings, or within the next 350 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect the mounting brackets of the aft attendant's seat for cracks in accordance with British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 53-A- PM5931, Issue No. 1, dated November 19, 1986.

1. If cracks are detected less than 1 inch in length, repair prior to further flight and continue to inspect at intervals of 350 landings, in accordance with the service bulletin.

2. If cracks exceed 1 inch in length, replace brackets prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin.

3. If no cracks are found, repeat the inspections in accordance with the service bulletin at intervals not to exceed 3,600 landings.

B. Incorporation of Modification PM5931 constitutes terminating action for the requirements of this AD.

C. 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.

D. 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, 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 39-5891 becomes effective June 27, 1988.

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AD Number:
88-11-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Seat Mounting Brackets
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/27/1988
Make:
Airbus SAS
Model:
BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series
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: 88-11-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5891

AD NUMBER:   88-11-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 27, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   88-11-09 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5891. Applies to all Model BAC 1- 11 200 and 400 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent jamming of engine controls due to a failed mounting bracket of the aft attendant's seat, accomplish the following:

A. Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 landings, or within the next 350 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect the mounting brackets of the aft attendant's seat for cracks in accordance with British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 53-A- PM5931, Issue No. 1, dated November 19, 1986.

1. If cracks are detected less than 1 inch in length, repair prior to further flight and continue to inspect at intervals of 350 landings, in accordance with the service bulletin.

2. If cracks exceed 1 inch in length, replace brackets prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin.

3. If no cracks are found, repeat the inspections in accordance with the service bulletin at intervals not to exceed 3,600 landings.

B. Incorporation of Modification PM5931 constitutes terminating action for the requirements of this AD.

C. 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.

D. 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, 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 39-5891 becomes effective June 27, 1988.

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