- Effective
- November 5, 1984
- Models
- D.H.114 Heron Series 2A, D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA, D.H.114 Heron Series 2X
- Data sheet
- TCDSA-816
- Registered aircraft
- 1 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Small/large airplane
- Amendment
- 39-4924
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84-20-04 BRITISH AEROSPACE, INC.: Amendment 39-4924. Applies to Model DH-114 Heron series 2A, 2DA, and 2X airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated. To prevent fatigue failure of the tailplane upper pick-up eyebolts, accomplish the following within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished:
A. Remove the eyebolts, modify the eyebolt holes, and install new eyebolts in accordance with paragraphs 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, respectively, of British Aerospace Aircraft Group Technical News Sheet No. F.21, Issue 1, dated January 8, 1979.
B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety maybe used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
C. 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.This amendment becomes effective November 5, 1984.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 1
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.