AD/AIRIND/2 Amdt 2 - Brackett Air Filter Gasket
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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Air Induction Systems
AD/AIRIND/2
Amdt 2
Brackett Air Filter Gasket 8/99
Applicability: Aircraft fitted with one of the following Brackett Aircraft Company air filter assemblies fitted as original equipment or in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA71GL or STC SA693CE:
| BA-2010 | BA-5110A | BA-4106 | BA-6110 | BA-4106-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA-8910 | BA-4210 | AAF-117 | BA-5110 | AAF-118 |
Requirement: To prevent particles from a defective gasket entering the carburettor which may result in partial or complete loss of engine power:
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a. Visually inspect the air filter frame internally and externally for evidence of gasket looseness, movement or deterioration in accordance with Brackett Air Filter Document 1-194, and
b. Replace any air filter assembly found to have a defective gasket with an air filter assembly as detailed in Requirement 2 of this directive.
- Replace the air filter assembly, as applicable, with one of the following air filter assemblies which incorporate a retainer lip:
| ORIGINAL AIR FILTER | REPLACEMENT | BRACKETT INSTRUCTION SHEET |
|---|---|---|
| BA-2010 | BA-2010 Rev. A | BA-2004 |
| BA-4106 | BA-4106 Rev. D | BA-4105 |
| BA-4106-1 | BA-4106-1 Rev. A | RM-1 |
| BA-4210 | BA-4210 Rev. B | BA-4205 |
| BA-5110 | BA-5110 Rev. H | BA-5105 |
| BA-5110A | BA-5110 Rev. D | BA-5111 |
| BA-6110 | BA-6110 Rev. C | BA-6105 |
| BA-8910 | BA-8910 Rev. B | BA-8910-3 |
| AAF-117 | BA-4106 Rev. D | BA-4105 |
| AAF-118 | BA-5110 Rev. H | BA-5105 |
Compliance with Requirement 2 constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirement of this directive.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Note 1: A copy of Brackett Air Filter Document 1-194 may be obtained from the local Airworthiness District Office.
Note 2: FAA Airworthiness Directive 96-09-06 refers.
Compliance: 1. a. Unless previously accomplished, within 100 hours’ time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 130 hours’ time in service effective 12 September 1996.
b. Before further flight.
2. Within 500 hours’ time in service effective 12 September 1996\. This Amendment becomes effective on 12 August 1999.
Background: This directive was issued in May 1995 to require an inspection of certain Brackett air inlet filters for evidence of a defective gasket. The requirement addressed a report of an accident resulting from failure of an air inlet filter gasket. This amendment introduces a minor editorial change to clarify the terminating action.
Amendment 1 to this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 12 September 1996.
The original issue of this Airworthiness Directive became effective on 25 May 1995.