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AD/BN-2/41 Amdt 1 - Elevator and Flap Control Rods - Inspection

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This AD requires owners/operators of all Pilatus Britten‑Norman BN‑2 series aeroplanes to inspect elevator and flap control rods for corrosion and repair them per Britten Norman Service Bulletin BN‑2/SB.101, within 100 flight hours after 31 Oct 1977. Operators may remove bonding clips/leads only if the aircraft radio still performs satisfactorily and the control‑rod fork bearings are entirely metal; if bearings have plastic inserts, the bonding clips must be replaced. Costs and work fall to owners/operators and their maintenance organisations.

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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/BN-2/41

Amdt 1

Elevator and Flap Control Rods - Inspection NK

Applicability: All models.

Requirement: 1. Inspect elevator and flap control rods for corrosion and rectify in accordance with Britten Norman SB No. BN-2/SB.101.

2. Bonding clips and leads may be removed completely provided that:

(a) Radio system still performs satisfactorily; and

(b) Control rod fork end bearings are of all metal construction.

Note: If bearings are fitted with “plastic” inserts it will be necessary for the bonding clips and leads to be replaced.

Compliance: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 October 1977.

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