AD 96-23-08

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 Series Airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes

AD Number
96-23-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-40-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Avro 146-RJ100A Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 Series Airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Avro 146-RJ70A Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 Series Airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Avro 146-RJ85A Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 Series Airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146-100A Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 Series Airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146-200A Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 Series Airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146-300A Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 Series Airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The inability of the windshear computer to detect the true flap position due to electrical circuit integrity issues between the windshear computer and flap position sensor, which could result in erroneous computer-generated guidance and reduced controllability during a windshear encounter.

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Required Actions

Within 300 landings or 60 days after the effective date, perform a test of the electrical circuit between the windshear computer and flap position sensor per SB 34-A155. Repeat tests at intervals not exceeding 300 landings until replacement. If a test fails, repair wiring before further flight. Replace windshear computers with part number 6508-5 within 6 months after the effective date, and change polarizing keys per SB.34-160-70548A.

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Compliance Time

Within 300 landings or 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first; replacement required within 6 months after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes with BAe Modification HCM40270A/B installed.

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