Regulation & law · 15/11/1999

British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes: New Airworthiness Directive to Prevent Fuel Pipe Damage

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes, requiring repetitive inspections to detect signs of chafing to the fuel feed pipe and repair or replacement with a serviceable part, as well as ensuring responder units and associated wiring are undamaged and correctly positioned to prevent fuel leaks and fires.