# Proposed AD FAA-2012-0188: BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2012-11-15
- Products: BAE Systems
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 6, 2012, 77 FR 13228
- Comments due: April 20, 2012
- Became: [AD 2012-11-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-15)
- Docket: FAA-2012-0188 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-0188, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2011-NM-120-AD
- FR document: 2012-5379
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5c/a5/5ca54db47c6d9d1b42cedefcba1e11a3a1a0649d78b032f4f150133c0ee093eb (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-03-06/pdf/2012-5379.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/06/2012-5379/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/74F71970EF13AAC3862579B900537F05.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-0188

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracking found in the wing rear spar. This proposed AD would require a one-time detailed inspection for cracks, corrosion, and other defects of the rear face of the wing rear spar, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the rear spar, which could propagate to a critical length, possibly affecting the structural integrity of the area and resulting in a fuel tank rupture, with consequent damage to the airplane and possible injury to its occupants.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 6, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-5379, comments due Apr 20, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/03/06/2012-5379/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-airplanes)

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