AD 89-03-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Cracks in the rear pintle support beam could lead to a hazardous landing condition.
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Required Actions
Perform eddy current or dye penetrant inspections for cracks in the rear pintle support beam according to British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 57-A-PM5896. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 3,200 landings. If cracks are found, repair or replace the part prior to further flight depending on crack length and modification status. Inspect toggle links' special bolt assembly for damage and replace if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated: inspections must be done at or prior to specified landings or within specified periods after certain dates, with repeat intervals not exceeding 3,200 landings. Specific compliance times vary by model and modification status.
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes, all serial numbers, with specific modifications (PM3070, PM5928) or part numbers (EDO3-1001/2, ENO3-1259/60).
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Federal Register Abstract
Rear Pintle Support Beam
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-03-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-03-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Rear Pintle Support Beam Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/15/1989 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-03-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6134 AD NUMBER: 89-03-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 15, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-03-11 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6134. Applicability: Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a hazardous landing condition, accomplish the following: A. For Model BAC 1-11 200 series airplanes [pre-modification PM3070; Modification PM3070 with main support beams, Part No. EDO3-1001/2; or Modification PM5928]: At or prior to the accumulation of 50,000 landings or within the next 1,500 landings after April 25, 1988, (which is the effective date of AD 88-07-01, Amendment 39-5878), whichever occurs later, perform an eddy current or dye penetrant inspection for cracks in the rear pintle support beam, in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of the accomplishment instructions of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 57-A-PM5896, Issue Number 4, dated February 17, 1988. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. NOTE: Airplanes that complied with paragraph A. of AD 88-07-01, Amendment 39-5878, are considered to have met the initial inspection requirements of this paragraph, and the inspection is to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. B. For Model BAC 1-11 400 series airplanes [pre-modification PM3070; Modification PM3070 with main support beams, Part No. EDO3-1001/2; or Modification PM5928]: At or prior to the accumulation of 15,000 landings, or within 1,500 landings after March 17, 1986 (which is the effective date of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235), whichever occurs later, perform an eddy current or dye penetrant inspection for cracks in the rear pintle support beam, in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of the accomplishment instructions of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 57-A-PM5896, Issue Number 4, dated February 17, 1988. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. NOTE: Airplanes that complied with paragraph A. of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235, are considered to have met the initial inspection requirements of this paragraph, and the inspection is to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. C. For Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes [Modification PM3070 with main support beams, Part No. ENO3-1259/60]: At or prior to the accumulation of 7,500 landings or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform an eddy current or dye penetrant inspection for cracks in the rear pintle support beam, in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of the accomplishment instruction of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 57-A-PM5896, Issue Number 4, dated February 17, 1988. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. NOTE: Model BAC 1-11 200 series airplanes that complied with paragraph A. of AD 88-07-01, Amendment 39-5878; and Model BAC 1-11 400 series airplanes that complied with paragraph A. of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235; are considered to have met the initial inspection requirements of this paragraph, and the inspection is to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. D. If cracks are discovered during the inspections required by paragraph A., B., or C., above, accomplish the following: 1. If cracks are less than or equal to 0.6 inch on pre-modification PM3070 airplanes, or less than or equal to 0.2 inch on post-modification PM3070 airplanes, repair or replace the cracked part prior to further flight, in accordance with paragraph 2.5.1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 57-A- PM5896, Issue Number 4, dated February 17, 1988. If cracks are repaired in accordance with the service bulletin, continue to perform eddy current or dye penetrant inspections at intervals not to exceed 800 landings, providing that, in the case of pre-modification PM3070 airplanes, if cracks are present in the aft half beam, cracked parts must be replaced prior to further flight. 2. If cracks exceed 0.6 inch in length on pre-modification PM3070 airplanes, or exceed 0.2 inch in length on post-modification PM3070 airplanes, repair or replace in a manner approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. If the part is repaired, further inspection requirements will be determined by the Manager, Standardization Branch, at the time of repair approval. If the main landing gear pintle support beam is replaced, the inspection must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. E. Prior to June 17, 1986, (which is 90 days after the effective date of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235), inspect for damage of the toggle links' special bolt assembly, part number AB44A1275, in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-PM5872, dated July 25, 1983. If the special bolt assembly is found damaged, replace with a serviceable part before further flight. NOTE: Airplanes that have complied with paragraph B. of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235, are considered to have met the requirements of this paragraph. F. 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. G. 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 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., Librarian for Service Bulletins, 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 Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment supersedes AD 86-04-07 (Amendment 39-5235) which was effective March 17, 1986, and AD 88-07-01 (Amendment 39-5878) which was effective April 25, 1988. This amendment (39-6134, AD 89-03-11) becomes effective March 15, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-03-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-03-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Rear Pintle Support Beam Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/15/1989 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: 89-03-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6134 AD NUMBER: 89-03-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 15, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-03-11 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6134. Applicability: Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a hazardous landing condition, accomplish the following: A. For Model BAC 1-11 200 series airplanes [pre-modification PM3070; Modification PM3070 with main support beams, Part No. EDO3-1001/2; or Modification PM5928]: At or prior to the accumulation of 50,000 landings or within the next 1,500 landings after April 25, 1988, (which is the effective date of AD 88-07-01, Amendment 39-5878), whichever occurs later, perform an eddy current or dye penetrant inspection for cracks in the rear pintle support beam, in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of the accomplishment instructions of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 57-A-PM5896, Issue Number 4, dated February 17, 1988. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. NOTE: Airplanes that complied with paragraph A. of AD 88-07-01, Amendment 39-5878, are considered to have met the initial inspection requirements of this paragraph, and the inspection is to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. B. For Model BAC 1-11 400 series airplanes [pre-modification PM3070; Modification PM3070 with main support beams, Part No. EDO3-1001/2; or Modification PM5928]: At or prior to the accumulation of 15,000 landings, or within 1,500 landings after March 17, 1986 (which is the effective date of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235), whichever occurs later, perform an eddy current or dye penetrant inspection for cracks in the rear pintle support beam, in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of the accomplishment instructions of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 57-A-PM5896, Issue Number 4, dated February 17, 1988. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. NOTE: Airplanes that complied with paragraph A. of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235, are considered to have met the initial inspection requirements of this paragraph, and the inspection is to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. C. For Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes [Modification PM3070 with main support beams, Part No. ENO3-1259/60]: At or prior to the accumulation of 7,500 landings or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform an eddy current or dye penetrant inspection for cracks in the rear pintle support beam, in accordance with paragraph 2.1.1 of the accomplishment instruction of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 57-A-PM5896, Issue Number 4, dated February 17, 1988. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. NOTE: Model BAC 1-11 200 series airplanes that complied with paragraph A. of AD 88-07-01, Amendment 39-5878; and Model BAC 1-11 400 series airplanes that complied with paragraph A. of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235; are considered to have met the initial inspection requirements of this paragraph, and the inspection is to be repeated at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. D. If cracks are discovered during the inspections required by paragraph A., B., or C., above, accomplish the following: 1. If cracks are less than or equal to 0.6 inch on pre-modification PM3070 airplanes, or less than or equal to 0.2 inch on post-modification PM3070 airplanes, repair or replace the cracked part prior to further flight, in accordance with paragraph 2.5.1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 57-A- PM5896, Issue Number 4, dated February 17, 1988. If cracks are repaired in accordance with the service bulletin, continue to perform eddy current or dye penetrant inspections at intervals not to exceed 800 landings, providing that, in the case of pre-modification PM3070 airplanes, if cracks are present in the aft half beam, cracked parts must be replaced prior to further flight. 2. If cracks exceed 0.6 inch in length on pre-modification PM3070 airplanes, or exceed 0.2 inch in length on post-modification PM3070 airplanes, repair or replace in a manner approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. If the part is repaired, further inspection requirements will be determined by the Manager, Standardization Branch, at the time of repair approval. If the main landing gear pintle support beam is replaced, the inspection must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 3,200 landings. E. Prior to June 17, 1986, (which is 90 days after the effective date of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235), inspect for damage of the toggle links' special bolt assembly, part number AB44A1275, in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of British Aerospace BAC 1-11 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-PM5872, dated July 25, 1983. If the special bolt assembly is found damaged, replace with a serviceable part before further flight. NOTE: Airplanes that have complied with paragraph B. of AD 86-04-07, Amendment 39-5235, are considered to have met the requirements of this paragraph. F. 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. G. 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 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., Librarian for Service Bulletins, 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 Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment supersedes AD 86-04-07 (Amendment 39-5235) which was effective March 17, 1986, and AD 88-07-01 (Amendment 39-5878) which was effective April 25, 1988. This amendment (39-6134, AD 89-03-11) becomes effective March 15, 1989. FOOTER:
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