Flight Control — Primary Flight Controls - Inspection
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What to do
Operators of BN2 Islander and Trislander aircraft must perform the specified inspection within 100 flight hours after 4 October 2022. If interference is detected, corrective actions including securing cables and verifying no control restrictions must be completed. Additionally, any findings must be reported to Britten-Norman Aircraft Ltd using the provided feedback form.
Summary
Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0017 is a mandatory inspection directive affecting all Britten-Norman BN2 Islander and Trislander aeroplanes. It addresses potential flight control restrictions caused by incorrect routing of the Koiled Kord electrical cable interfering with the rudder pedal adjustment cable. The directive mandates inspections to ensure proper cable routing and prevent control restrictions during flight.
What changed
This new Airworthiness Directive introduces a mandatory inspection requirement to detect and correct any interference between the Koiled Kord and rudder pedal adjustment cable. It requires operators to perform control column freedom checks and secure cables if interference is found. The directive makes compliance with Service Bulletin 398 Issue 2 or later revisions compulsory.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because interference between control cables can lead to flight control restrictions and potential loss of aircraft control. Operators and maintenance teams must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft safety and airworthiness. Failure to comply could result in unsafe flight conditions and regulatory violations.
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