AD 92-10-09

92-10-09 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-8243. Docket No. 91-NM-260-AD.

Applicability: British Aerospace Model BAe 125-800A series airplanes, having NA numbers as listed in British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB 27-155, dated August 16, 1991, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent reduced controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rudder pedal torque tubes (four per airplane) for defects or cracks, using BAe High Frequency Eddy Current Inspection Technique No. 27-20-101, in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB 27-155, dated August 16, 1991.

(b) If any defects or cracks are detected that exceed the limit specified in British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB 27-155, dated August 16, 1991, prior to further flight, replace them with serviceable components in accordance with the service bulletin.

(c) An alternative method 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, Transport Airplane Directorate. The request shall be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(e) The inspections and repairs shall be done in accordance with British Aerospace Service Bulletin SB 27-155, dated August 16, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from British Aerospace, PLC, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041-0414. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on June 29, 1992.