AD 82-12-01

82-12-01 BRITISH AEROSPACE (formerly Hawker Siddeley Aviation, Ltd.): Amendment 39-4391. HS/BH/DH-125 series airplanes certificated in all categories up to and including series 700 which have not been modified in accordance with Modification 252837. Compliance is required within 100 flight hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent blocking of the main landing gear restrictor valves, accomplish the following:

1. Disassemble the main landing gear restrictor valves and inspect for debris contamination, reassemble, and install in-line filters in accordance with British Aerospace Aircraft Group 125 Series Aircraft Service Bulletin 32-190 dated August 28, 1981.

2. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of this AD.

3. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

This amendment becomes effective June 8, 1982.