92-25-07 BRITISH AEROSPACE: Amendment 39-8422. Docket No. 92-NM-151-AD.
Applicability: Model ATP series airplanes equipped with Lucas Generators, part number BA03303, certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent a generator malfunction, loss of engine oil, and engine shutdown or failure, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the currently installed AC generator endplate fixing bolts, part number 79801316009, with longer bolts, part number 79801316013, in accordance with Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin BA03303-24-3, dated June 12, 1992.
(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.
NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113.
(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
(d) The replacement shall be done in accordance with Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin BA03303-24-3, dated June 12, 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from British Aerospace, PLC, Librarian for Service Bulletins, P.O. Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041-0414. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; orat the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on January 12, 1993.