AD 88-20-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-100A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-200A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-300A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the rear fuselage skin at specific lap joints, which could lead to structural failure if not detected and repaired.
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Required Actions
Inspect lap joints at specified stringers and fuselage stations for cracks in accordance with SB 53-70. Repair before further flight if cracks exceed specified limits.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 18,000 or 12,000 landings (depending on model), or within 30 days after the AD's effective date (October 13, 1988), whichever occurs later. Subsequent inspections at intervals not exceeding 12,000 or 9,000 landings.
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Affected Aircraft
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, BAe 146-200A, BAe 146-300A airplanes listed in BAe 146 Service Bulletin 53-70, Revision 1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Inspect Lap Joints
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-20-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-20-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 Series Airplanes Subject: Inspect Lap Joints Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/13/1988 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: BAe 146-100A | BAe 146-200A | BAe 146-300A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-20-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6029 AD NUMBER: 88-20-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 13, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-20-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6029. Applies to certain British Aerospace (BAe) Model 146 series airplanes, as listed in BAe 146 Service Bulletin 53-70, Revision 1, dated July 15, 1988 (hereinafter referred to as SB 53-70), certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To detect cracking of the rear fuselage skin, accomplish the following: A. For Model BAe 146 200 and 200A series airplanes listed in paragraph 1.A.(1)(c) of SB 53-70: Prior to the accumulation of 18,000 landings, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12,000 landings, inspect the lap joint at stringer 2 left, between fuselage stations 635.36 and 766.40, for cracks, in accordance with SB 53-70. If cracks are found which exceed the limits specified in SB 53-70, repair before further flight, in accordance with that service bulletin. B. For Model BAe 146 100, 100A, 200, and 200A series airplanes listed in paragraphs 1.A(1)(a), 1.A(1)(b), and 1.A(1)(c) of SB 53-70: Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 landings, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 9,000 landings, inspect lap joints at stringer 10 left and right between fuselage stations 541.0 and 672.04 for the Model BAe 146 100 series, and 635.36 and 766.40 for the Model BAe 146 200 series, for cracks, in accordance with SB 53-70. If cracks are found which exceed the specified limits specified in SB 53-70, repair before further flight, in accordance with that service bulletin. NOTE: BAE 146 100 and 100A series airplanes that have previously complied with paragraph B. of AD 88-14-08, Amendment 39-5972, are considered to have complied with the initial inspection requirements of paragraph B. of this AD. The inspection is to be repeated in accordance with this AD at intervals not to exceed 9,000 landings, as indicated. C. For Model BAe 146 200 and 200A series airplanes listed in paragraph 1.A.(1)(c) of SB 53-70: Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 landings, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 9,000 landings, inspect the lap joint at stringer 19 left, between fuselage stations 635.36 and 766.40, for cracks in accordance with SB 53-70. If cracks are found which exceed the limits specified in SB 53-70, repair before further flight, in accordance with that service bulletin. D. 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. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. 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 the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. This information may be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment supersedes AD 88-14-08, Amendment 39-5972. This amendment, 39-6029, becomes effective October 13, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-20-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-20-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 Series Airplanes Subject: Inspect Lap Joints Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/13/1988 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: BAe 146-100A | BAe 146-200A | BAe 146-300A 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: 88-20-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6029 AD NUMBER: 88-20-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 13, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-20-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6029. Applies to certain British Aerospace (BAe) Model 146 series airplanes, as listed in BAe 146 Service Bulletin 53-70, Revision 1, dated July 15, 1988 (hereinafter referred to as SB 53-70), certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To detect cracking of the rear fuselage skin, accomplish the following: A. For Model BAe 146 200 and 200A series airplanes listed in paragraph 1.A.(1)(c) of SB 53-70: Prior to the accumulation of 18,000 landings, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12,000 landings, inspect the lap joint at stringer 2 left, between fuselage stations 635.36 and 766.40, for cracks, in accordance with SB 53-70. If cracks are found which exceed the limits specified in SB 53-70, repair before further flight, in accordance with that service bulletin. B. For Model BAe 146 100, 100A, 200, and 200A series airplanes listed in paragraphs 1.A(1)(a), 1.A(1)(b), and 1.A(1)(c) of SB 53-70: Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 landings, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 9,000 landings, inspect lap joints at stringer 10 left and right between fuselage stations 541.0 and 672.04 for the Model BAe 146 100 series, and 635.36 and 766.40 for the Model BAe 146 200 series, for cracks, in accordance with SB 53-70. If cracks are found which exceed the specified limits specified in SB 53-70, repair before further flight, in accordance with that service bulletin. NOTE: BAE 146 100 and 100A series airplanes that have previously complied with paragraph B. of AD 88-14-08, Amendment 39-5972, are considered to have complied with the initial inspection requirements of paragraph B. of this AD. The inspection is to be repeated in accordance with this AD at intervals not to exceed 9,000 landings, as indicated. C. For Model BAe 146 200 and 200A series airplanes listed in paragraph 1.A.(1)(c) of SB 53-70: Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 landings, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 9,000 landings, inspect the lap joint at stringer 19 left, between fuselage stations 635.36 and 766.40, for cracks in accordance with SB 53-70. If cracks are found which exceed the limits specified in SB 53-70, repair before further flight, in accordance with that service bulletin. D. 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. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. 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 the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. This information may be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment supersedes AD 88-14-08, Amendment 39-5972. This amendment, 39-6029, becomes effective October 13, 1988. FOOTER:
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