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AD/BAe 146/68 - Eye Bolt and Piston Rod Threads of MLG Retraction Actuator

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This airworthiness directive requires operators of BAe 146 and Avro 146‑RJ aircraft fitted with specified main landing‑gear retraction actuators to inspect the eyebolt and piston‑rod threads in line with British Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin 32‑145. It targets a corrosion problem on those actuator threads that could affect main landing‑gear retraction; compliance must follow the inspection steps and timing set out in the referenced service bulletin.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/BAe 146/68 Eye Bolt and Piston Rod Threads

of MLG Retraction Actuator

13/97

Applicability: All BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series aircraft, fitted with main landing gear actuators Part/Type No. 104628002, 104628003 (as listed in Dowty Aerospace Hydraulics- Cheltenham Service Bulletin 146-32-507).

Requirement: Inspect in accordance with British Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-145. Compliance: As specified in the requirement document.

This airworthiness directive becomes effective on 4 December 1997.

Background: Instances of corrosion of the eyebolt and piston rod threads on the retraction actuator has occurred on in-service aircraft main landing gears.

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