# Proposed AD 2002-NM-48-AD: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-03-10
- Products: BAE Systems
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 15, 2002, 67 FR 34633
- Comments due: June 14, 2002
- Became: [AD 2003-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-10)
- Docket: 2002-NM-48-AD
- FR document: 02-12071
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b3/5a/b35a0e49318458c661b15d8e702b3ebaaa60f0f7495b16fc174ec4efdba34344 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-05-15/pdf/02-12071.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/05/15/02-12071/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-model-bae-146-and-avro-146-rj-series
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9098107EEDAF5B1E86256BBA0056D929.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-48-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the existing "Low Temp" terminal blocks "G" with new, fireproof ceramic terminal blocks "G" in engine zones 412, 422, 432, and 442. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the engine fire detection and suppression systems to operate properly in the event of a fire due to failure of non-fireproof terminal blocks, which could result in an undetected and uncontrollable fire in an engine. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- May 15, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-12071, comments due Jun 14, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/05/15/02-12071/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-model-bae-146-and-avro-146-rj-series)

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