AD 92-15-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800A | BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 125-800A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A) | BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 125-800A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | BAe.125 Series 800A (U-125) | BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 125-800A Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive wear and premature structural failure of the main landing gear.
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Required Actions
Install steel torque links on the right and left main landing gear, reduce torque link and knuckle axial clearances by installing British Aerospace Modification Number 253257A in accordance with SB.32-226-3257A dated May 3, 1991.
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Compliance Time
Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Model 125-800A series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-275-AD Subject Heading: BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 125-800A Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1992 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BAe.125 Series 800A | BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A) | BAe.125 Series 800A (U-125) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-275-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8297 AD NUMBER: 92-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 125-800A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-15-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-8297. Docket No. 91-NM-275-AD. Applicability: Model 125-800A series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent excessive wear and premature structural failure of the main landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install steel torque links on the right and left main landing gear, and reduce torque link and knuckle axial clearances, by installing British Aerospace Modification Number 253257A in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.32-226-3257A, dated May 3, 1991. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The installation and modification shall be done in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.32-226-3257A, dated May 3, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from British Aerospace, PLC, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington DC. 20041-0414. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on August 20, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-275-AD Subject Heading: BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 125-800A Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1992 Make: Textron Aviation Inc. Model: BAe.125 Series 800A | BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A) | BAe.125 Series 800A (U-125) 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: 92-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-275-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8297 AD NUMBER: 92-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: BRITISH AEROSPACE Model 125-800A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-15-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-8297. Docket No. 91-NM-275-AD. Applicability: Model 125-800A series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent excessive wear and premature structural failure of the main landing gear, accomplish the following: (a) Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install steel torque links on the right and left main landing gear, and reduce torque link and knuckle axial clearances, by installing British Aerospace Modification Number 253257A in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.32-226-3257A, dated May 3, 1991. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The installation and modification shall be done in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.32-226-3257A, dated May 3, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from British Aerospace, PLC, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington DC. 20041-0414. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on August 20, 1992. FOOTER:
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