AD 89-04-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-100A | Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 100A and 200A Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Missing circlip in the aileron and elevator trim screwjack assemblies could result in a hazardous trim system configuration.
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Required Actions
Inspect the right and left aileron and elevator trim screwjack assemblies for the presence of a circlip per BAe Inspection Service Bulletin 27-74. If missing, install a circlip prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
within 60 days or 600 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace BAe Model 146 100A series airplanes, serial numbers up to and including E1101; and 200A series airplanes, serial numbers up to and including E2100
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron & Elevator Trim Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-04-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-04-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 100A and 200A Series Airplanes Subject: Aileron & Elevator Trim Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/28/1989 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: BAe 146-100A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-04-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6142 AD NUMBER: 89-04-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 100A and 200A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 28, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-04-08 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6142. Applicability: British Aerospace BAe Model 146 100A series airplanes, serial numbers up to and including E1101; and 200A series airplanes, serial numbers up to and including E2100; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a hazardous trim system configuration, accomplish the following: A. Within 60 days or 600 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the right and left aileron and elevator trim screwjack assemblies for the presence of a circlip, in accordance with BAe Inspection Service Bulletin 27-74, dated April 8, 1988. If the circlip is missing, prior to further flight, install a circlip in accordance with the service bulletin. B. 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. C. 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 inspection and/or modification 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 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 at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6142, AD 89-04-08) becomes effective March 28, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-04-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-04-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 100A and 200A Series Airplanes Subject: Aileron & Elevator Trim Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/28/1989 Make: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model: BAe 146-100A 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: 89-04-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6142 AD NUMBER: 89-04-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 146 100A and 200A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 28, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-04-08 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6142. Applicability: British Aerospace BAe Model 146 100A series airplanes, serial numbers up to and including E1101; and 200A series airplanes, serial numbers up to and including E2100; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a hazardous trim system configuration, accomplish the following: A. Within 60 days or 600 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the right and left aileron and elevator trim screwjack assemblies for the presence of a circlip, in accordance with BAe Inspection Service Bulletin 27-74, dated April 8, 1988. If the circlip is missing, prior to further flight, install a circlip in accordance with the service bulletin. B. 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. C. 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 inspection and/or modification 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 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 at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6142, AD 89-04-08) becomes effective March 28, 1989. FOOTER:
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