Fuselage — Centre Fuselage Forward Rib 0 Longeron — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aircraft must perform the required visual and eddy current inspections within four months of 8 December 2023. If no defects are found, protective treatments must be restored as specified. If any cracking or defects are detected, operators must report findings to BAE Systems Repair Design Office and await further instructions before continuing flight operations.
Summary
Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2023-0006 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the centre fuselage forward Rib 0 longeron at Frame 26 to detect cracking or defects that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to all models and serial numbers of these aircraft types.
What changed
This new Airworthiness Directive introduces a one-time visual and high frequency eddy current inspection of the Rib 0 Forward Longeron radius at Frame 26. It requires operators to report any detected defects to BAE Systems Repair Design Office before further flight. The directive does not supersede any previous ADs and establishes new inspection and reporting protocols.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because undetected cracking in the Rib 0 Forward Longeron could lead to structural failure of the fuselage, risking rapid decompression and potential loss of the aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and safety. The inspections help identify early signs of structural issues, enabling timely corrective actions.
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