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AD/BN-2/68 - Rudder Lower Hinge Doubler

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This AD mandates that owners/operators of Pilatus Britten‑Norman Islander Models BN2, BN2A, BN2B and BN2T install a metal reinforcing plate (doubler) on both sides of the rudder lower hinge bracket to address reported hinge damage. Compliance follows Britten Norman Mandatory Service Bulletin BN2/SB.240, was effective 17 June 1999, and required completion by 17 July 1999; costs fall to operators.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2 Series Aeroplanes

AD/BN-2/68 Rudder Lower Hinge Doubler 6/99

Applicability: Model BN2, BN2A, BN2B, and BN2T Islander aircraft.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Britten Norman Mandatory Service Bulletin BN2/SB.240. Compliance: Before 17 July 1999.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 17 June 1999.

Background: The manufacturer received reports of damage to the rudder lower hinge. This Directive requires installation of a doubler at the left and right side of the rudder lower hinge bracket.

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