AD 82-19-04

82-19-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE (formerly Hawker Siddeley): Amendment 39-4462. Applies to H.S. 748 Series 2A airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of an emergency overwing exit panel during flight, accomplish the following within thirty days after the effective date of this AD:

1. Remove the word "CLOSED" and the associated indicator line from the exterior of the overwing emergency exit panels.

2. Inspect each overwing emergency exit panel for free movement of the handle and lock operating mechanism in accordance with paragraphs 2A(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the H.S. Service Bulletin A52-82, dated May 31, 1979, Accomplishment Instructions.

3. Check the fit of each overwing emergency exit panel in the fuselage aperture in accordance with Chapter 52-20-1 of the H.S. 748 Maintenance Manual or an FAA approved equivalent procedure.

4. Reestablish the indicator marking on the cam lever in accordance with paragraph 2A(4) of the service bulletin if the inspections and checks required in paragraph 2 of this AD show the indicator markings on the cam lever and the lever stop do not coincide.

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

6. 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 inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

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 September 28, 1982.