85-05-03 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-5009. Applies to Model BAe-146 airplanes as listed in British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 52-A14 dated June 6, 1984, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. To prevent loss of the emergency escape chute, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished:
A. Inspect the passenger/service door girt bars for correct assembly in accordance with British Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 52-A14, dated June 6, 1984. Reassemble as required by the service bulletin. Prior to installation, replacement girt bars must also be inspected in accordance with the service bulletin.
B. 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.
C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.
This amendment becomes effective April 1, 1985.