AD 89-12-06

final rule

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

AD Number
89-12-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

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

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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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AD Number:
89-12-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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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.

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