AD 87-22-03

87-22-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5749. Applies to BAe Model 125- 800A series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent failure of the engine fire warning annunciation in the flight deck, accomplish the following:

A. Inspect the socket contacts in connectors TA7 and TB7 for adequate crimping, and replace, if necessary, in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin 26-27, dated May 16, 1986.

B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, 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 the inspections required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive whohave not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Inc., Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective November 13, 1987.