AD 90-08-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-100A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, Model BAe 146-200A, and Model BAe 146-300A |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-200A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, Model BAe 146-200A, and Model BAe 146-300A |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-300A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, Model BAe 146-200A, and Model BAe 146-300A |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of wing flap asymmetry protection and reduced airplane controllability.
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Required Actions
Install an improved wing flap electronic control unit (ECU) in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin 27-95-70420A. Install a warning placard on the front face of the ECU as specified in the same service bulletin. Alternate compliance may be approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA.
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Compliance Time
within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Model BAe 146-100A, Serial Numbers E1002 and subsequent; Model BAe 146-200A, Serial Numbers E2012 and subsequent; Model BAe 146-300A, Serial Numbers E3118 and subsequent
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Flap Electric Control Unit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-08-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-08-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-234-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, Model BAe 146-200A, and Model BAe 146-300A Subject: Wing Flap Electric Control Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/14/1990 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Model: BAe 146-100A | BAe 146-200A | BAe 146-300A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-08-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-234-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6568 AD NUMBER: 90-08-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, Model BAe 146-200A, and Model BAe 146-300A ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on May 14, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-08-11 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6568. Docket No. 89-NM-234-AD. Applicability: Model BAe 146-100A, Serial Numbers E1002 and subsequent; Model BAe 146-200A, Serial Numbers E2012 and subsequent; and Model BAe 146-300A, Serial Numbers E3118 and subsequent; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent loss of wing flap asymmetry protection and reduced airplane controllability, accomplish the following: A. Install an improved wing flap electronic control unit (ECU) in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin 27-95-70420A, dated April 27, 1989. NOTE: The British Aerospace Service Bulletin references Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin 146-27-75 for additional instructions. B. Install a warning placard on the front face of the ECU, in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin 27-95-70420A, dated April 27, 1989. The warning placard states: "WARNING - This equipment must not be removed or re-racked in flight." 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 in order to comply with 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, 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Standardization Branch, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6568, AD 90-08-11) becomes effective on May 14, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-08-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-08-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-234-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, Model BAe 146-200A, and Model BAe 146-300A Subject: Wing Flap Electric Control Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/14/1990 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: 90-08-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-234-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6568 AD NUMBER: 90-08-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, Model BAe 146-200A, and Model BAe 146-300A ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective on May 14, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-08-11 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-6568. Docket No. 89-NM-234-AD. Applicability: Model BAe 146-100A, Serial Numbers E1002 and subsequent; Model BAe 146-200A, Serial Numbers E2012 and subsequent; and Model BAe 146-300A, Serial Numbers E3118 and subsequent; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent loss of wing flap asymmetry protection and reduced airplane controllability, accomplish the following: A. Install an improved wing flap electronic control unit (ECU) in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin 27-95-70420A, dated April 27, 1989. NOTE: The British Aerospace Service Bulletin references Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin 146-27-75 for additional instructions. B. Install a warning placard on the front face of the ECU, in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin 27-95-70420A, dated April 27, 1989. The warning placard states: "WARNING - This equipment must not be removed or re-racked in flight." 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 in order to comply with 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, 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Standardization Branch, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6568, AD 90-08-11) becomes effective on May 14, 1990. FOOTER:
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