AD 89-12-06
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
Structural failure of the fuselage due to cracks in the fuselage frame splice joint, skin, stringers, and connecting structure at fuselage station 178 between stringers 2 left and 2 right.
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Required Actions
Perform visual inspections of the fuselage frame splice joint, skin, stringers, and connecting structure at fuselage station 178 between stringers 2 left and 2 right in accordance with British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 53-A-PM5964, Issue 2. Repairs must be made prior to further flight if cracks are found. Additional inspections and repairs per paragraph 2.2 of the service bulletin are required if cracks are detected.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 landings or within 1,600 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,600 landings.
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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
Fuselage Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-12-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-12-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Fuselage Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/03/1989 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Model: BAC 1-11 200 Series | BAC 1-11 400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-12-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6226 AD NUMBER: 89-12-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on July 3, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-12-06 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6226. Applicability: All Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent structural failure of the fuselage accomplish the following: A. Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 landings or within 1,600 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,600 landings, perform visual inspections of the fuselage frame splice joint, skin, stringers, and connecting structure at fuselage station 178 between stringers 2 left and 2 right in accordance with British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 53-A-PM5964, Issue 2, dated June 1, 1988. Any cracks found must be repaired prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin. B. If cracks are found during inspections required by paragraph A., perform additional inspections in accordance with paragraph 2.2. of the Accomplishment Instructions, of British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 53-A-PM5964, Issue 2, dated June 1, 1988, and repair all cracks, prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin. C. 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 will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. 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 the requirements of 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6226, AD 89-12-06) becomes effective on July 3, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-12-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-12-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes Subject: Fuselage Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/03/1989 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: 89-12-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6226 AD NUMBER: 89-12-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BRITISH AEROSPACE Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on July 3, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-12-06 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6226. Applicability: All Model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent structural failure of the fuselage accomplish the following: A. Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 landings or within 1,600 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,600 landings, perform visual inspections of the fuselage frame splice joint, skin, stringers, and connecting structure at fuselage station 178 between stringers 2 left and 2 right in accordance with British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 53-A-PM5964, Issue 2, dated June 1, 1988. Any cracks found must be repaired prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin. B. If cracks are found during inspections required by paragraph A., perform additional inspections in accordance with paragraph 2.2. of the Accomplishment Instructions, of British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 53-A-PM5964, Issue 2, dated June 1, 1988, and repair all cracks, prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin. C. 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 will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. 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 the requirements of 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6226, AD 89-12-06) becomes effective on July 3, 1989. FOOTER:
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