AD 91-12-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-100A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-200A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-300A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reduced structural integrity of the fuselage due to chafing damage in the fuselage skin between Frames 25 and 33 (100A series), Frames 25 and 33B (200A and 300A series) in the area of the fairing panel rubbing strips, including the reinforcing plates at Frames 26 and 29.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual inspection of the fuselage skin in specified areas per British Aerospace Service Bulletin 53-67, Rev 1. Repair chafing damage up to 0.010 inch depth and 6 inches length prior to further flight per service bulletin. Repair deeper or longer damage per SRM 53-00-12 or approved method. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 3,000 landings (without rubbing strips) or 9,000 landings (with rubbing strips). Install Modification HCM0l037A to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 1,000 landings or within 30 days after the effective date (July 15, 1991), whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A series airplanes post-modification HCM00301A/B and pre-modification HCM0l037A.
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