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AD/BAe 146/54 Amdt 1 - Elevator Drain Holes

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This airworthiness directive requires BAe 146 and Avro 146‑RJ operators (all serial numbers, unless already modified) to install or confirm an elevator drain‑hole modification to prevent water collecting in the elevators and upsetting control balance. Operators must follow EASA AD 2007‑0058 and the referenced BAE Systems Service Bulletin (55‑013‑01490B Rev 3) and comply by the stated effective date (12 April 2007).

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British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeropla

British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes

AD/BAe 146/54 Amdt 1	Elevator Drain Holes	4/2007

Applicability:	Model BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ series aircraft, all serial numbers, unless previously modified in accordance with HCM01490A or HCM01490B or HCM0149C.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the requirements of EASA AD 2007-0058.Note: BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Service Bulletin 55-013-01490B Revision 3 refers.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of12 April 2007.
	This Amendment becomes effective on 12 April 2007.
Background:	Reports were received of water accumulation in the elevators following steep climbs. Un-drained accumulated water could upset the balance of the elevator.Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new EASA AD, which retains the requirements of the previous issues of the related service bulletin, and additionally, requires confirmation that accomplishment of the elevator drain hole modification is acceptable in accordance with Revision 3 of Service Bulletin 55-013-01490B.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

2 March 2007

AD/BAe 146/54 Amdt 1

Elevator Drain Holes

4/2007

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British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeropla British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes

British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes

AD/BAe 146/54 Amdt 1	Elevator Drain Holes	4/2007

Applicability:	Model BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ series aircraft, all serial numbers, unless previously modified in accordance with HCM01490A or HCM01490B or HCM0149C.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the requirements of EASA AD 2007-0058.Note: BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Service Bulletin 55-013-01490B Revision 3 refers.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of12 April 2007.
	This Amendment becomes effective on 12 April 2007.
Background:	Reports were received of water accumulation in the elevators following steep climbs. Un-drained accumulated water could upset the balance of the elevator.Amendment 1 is issued in response to a new EASA AD, which retains the requirements of the previous issues of the related service bulletin, and additionally, requires confirmation that accomplishment of the elevator drain hole modification is acceptable in accordance with Revision 3 of Service Bulletin 55-013-01490B.

AD/BAe 146/54 Amdt 1 - Elevator Drain Holes

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British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes

British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes