AD 98-16-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | DeHavilland Support Limited | Beagle B.121 Series 1 | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model B.121 Series 1, 2, and 3 Airplanes |
| aircraft | DeHavilland Support Limited | Beagle B.121 Series 2 | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model B.121 Series 1, 2, and 3 Airplanes |
| aircraft | DeHavilland Support Limited | Beagle B.121 Series 3 | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model B.121 Series 1, 2, and 3 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the main spar web area caused by fatigue cracking or separation of the wing caused by loose nuts at the wing to fuselage main-spar attachment fittings, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace the nuts with improved design nuts at the wing to fuselage main-spar attachment fittings. Install an inspection opening and inspect the main spar web area using eddy current methods for cracks. Repair or replace any cracked parts.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD for nut replacement. Upon accumulating 2,000 hours TIS on the main spar or within the next 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, for inspection opening installation and initial inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Model B.121 Series 1, 2, and 3 airplanes, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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