AD 82-25-06

82-25-06 BRITISH AEROSPACE (formerly Hawker Siddeley): Amendment 39-4503. Applies to all H.S. 748 airplanes with Modifications 2743 or 5263 incorporated. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To eliminate a heat source which may cause a fire in the cabin wiring accomplish the following within the next 100 hours time in service or 60 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD:

1. Remove two cable assemblies (including resistors), Parts No. 2V19699 and 3V19699, for aircraft having Modification 6318 incorporated or, on aircraft without Modification 6318 incorporated, remove two resistor assemblies, Part No. 10V15130, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of British Aerospace H.S. 748 Service Bulletin No. 21/106, dated March 23, 1981.

2. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest MountainRegion.

3. 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 December 6, 1982.