AD 98-21-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model Avro 146-RJ85A and RJ100A Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-21-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-235-AD
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Avro 146-RJ100A Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model Avro 146-RJ85A and RJ100A Series Airplanes
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Avro 146-RJ85A Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model Avro 146-RJ85A and RJ100A Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reduced wing strength and stiffness, and the onset of premature fatigue cracking due to machining (undercutting) into the web of the integral stringers of the bottom skin of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection for evidence of machining into the web of the integral stringers of the bottom skin of the wings in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.57-55. If machining is detected and web thickness is less than 0.099 inch, repair prior to further flight using an approved method.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

British Aerospace Model Avro 146-RJ85A and RJ100A series airplanes, as listed in British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB.57-55, dated April 27, 1998.

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