# Proposed AD 2002-NM-144-AD: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-01-07
- Products: BAE Systems
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 13, 2003, 68 FR 64288
- Comments due: December 15, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-07)
- Docket: 2002-NM-144-AD
- FR document: 03-28401
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5e/99/5e990e5a83eb9587243dcf186a04a466c833502f7c0b2c6f751cfbb692cbb155 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-11-13/pdf/03-28401.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/13/03-28401/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-model-bae-146-and-avro-146-rj-series
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2A7221EBC23F931A86256DDD006135D2.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-144-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. This proposal would require one-time inspections of the inner webs and flanges at frames 15, 18, 41, and 43 for evidence of corrosion or cracking, and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct corrosion and cracking of the inner webs and flanges at frames 15, 18, 41, and 43, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 13, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-28401, comments due Dec 15, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/13/03-28401/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-model-bae-146-and-avro-146-rj-series)

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