{"id":"F2008L00593","name":"AD/BAe 146/132 - Forward and Aft Wing Links at Frames 26 and 29","slug":"ad-bae-146-132-forward-and-aft-wing-links-at-frames-26-and-29","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":119564,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L00593-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeropla","sectionType":"division","heading":"British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/BAe 146/132 | Forward and Aft Wing Linksat Frames 26 and 29 | 3/2008 |\n| -------------- | --------------------------------------------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | All Model BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aircraft, all serial numbers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |\n| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | Action in accordance with the requirements of EASA AD 2007-0303.Note: BAE Systems Service Bulletin 53-203 original issue, or later EASA approved revision, refers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |\n| Compliance:    | As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of13 March 2007.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 March 2008.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |\n| Background:    | During removal of forward and aft wing links, corrosion was detected on the wing links and the wing link attachment bolts in areas that are not readily accessible during the currently required Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR) zonal inspections, or Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme (CPCP) inspections. If left uncorrected, such corrosion could adversely affect the structural integrity of the wing to fuselage joint. |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n30 January 2008","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/BAe 146/132","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/BAe 146/132","content":"## AD/BAe 146/132","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Forward and Aft Wing Linksat Frames 26 a","sectionType":"part","heading":"Forward and Aft Wing Linksat Frames 26 and 29","content":"## Forward and Aft Wing Links  \nat Frames 26 and 29","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3/2008","sectionType":"part","heading":"3/2008","content":"## 3/2008","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a targeted safety directive addressing a specific structural corrosion issue discovered during maintenance. It remains focused on its original purpose with no evidence of scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 4 defined elements: applicability, requirement, compliance, and background","Single cross-reference to EASA AD 2007-0303 and one service bulletin","No nested conditions or exceptions — straightforward mandatory action","Clear, unambiguous compliance date"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD mandates inspections and corrective action for hidden corrosion on wing links and attachment bolts at the wing-to-fuselage joints of BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aircraft. It affects all operators of those types because untreated corrosion could weaken a critical structural connection and endanger flight safety. Compliance follows EASA AD 2007-0303 and the BAE service bulletin by the stated deadlines."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD does not change the affected fleet or core requirement: it applies to all BAe 146 and AVRO 146‑RJ aircraft and directs compliance with EASA AD 2007‑0303. The only alteration in the text concerns the effective date language; no expansion or narrowing of applicability or substantive requirement is indicated in the instrument."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to EASA AD 2007‑0303 and BAE Systems Service Bulletin 53‑203 — operators must obtain and follow external, technical documents.","Applicability to all BAe 146 and AVRO 146‑RJ aircraft, all serial numbers — wide operational and fleet impact.","Inspections require removal of forward and aft wing links to access concealed corrosion areas — technical difficulty, specialised labour and tooling required.","Targets corrosion in areas outside MRBR and CPCP zonal inspections — maintenance programmes must be revised and coordinated.","Potential for parts replacement or structural repair (wing links and attachment bolts) — direct maintenance cost and aircraft downtime for operators.","Text references a revised effective date (mentions both 13 March 2007 and 13 March 2008) — creates administrative ambiguity about timing."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of all BAe 146 and AVRO 146‑RJ aircraft to follow EASA AD 2007‑0303 for inspection and corrective action on the forward and aft wing links at frames 26 and 29, because corrosion was found in areas not covered by routine zonal or CPCP inspections. It matters because such corrosion can affect the wing‑to‑fuselage joint; complying will require removal/inspection of links, and possible bolt or link repair or replacement, imposing maintenance cost and downtime on operators."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-bae-146-132-forward-and-aft-wing-links-at-frames-26-and-29","history":"/api/acts/ad-bae-146-132-forward-and-aft-wing-links-at-frames-26-and-29/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-bae-146-132-forward-and-aft-wing-links-at-frames-26-and-29/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-bae-146-132-forward-and-aft-wing-links-at-frames-26-and-29/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-bae-146-132-forward-and-aft-wing-links-at-frames-26-and-29/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-bae-146-132-forward-and-aft-wing-links-at-frames-26-and-29/documents"}}