85-05-51 R2 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5077. Applies to Model BAe 146 airplanes certificated in all categories on which Modification HCM00650A has not been accomplished. Compliance is required before further flight after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD). To prevent fuel leaks into the passenger cabin and prevent potential fire, accomplish the following unless previously accomplished:
A. Before further flight:
1. Drain center fuel tank, and
2. Incorporate the following information into the airplane flight manual and provide to flight crews: DO NOT DISPATCH WITH FUEL IN THE CENTER TANK.
B. Within 48 hours after the effective date of this AD, modify the airplane in accordance with BAe 146 Alert Service Bulletin 28-A3 Revision 2, dated March 25, 1985, paragraph 2A.
C. Incorporation of British Aerospace Modification HCM00650A terminates the requirement to comply with paragraphs A. and B., above, of this directive.
D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
NOTE: Compliance with paragraph A.2. of this directive may be effected by including a copy of the AD in the airplane flight manual and operating manual.
All persons affected by this proposal who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to British Aerospace, Librarian for Service Bulletins, Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20041. These documents also may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.
This Amendment 39-5077 becomes effective June 24, 1985. It was effective earlier to all recipients of telegraphic AD T85-05-51 issued March 15, 1985, and T85-05-51 R1, issued March 22, 1985, which containedthis amendment.