AD/HS 125/159 - Wiring Inspections (Cth)

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

British Aerospace BAe 125 Series Aeroplanes

AD/HS 125/159 Wiring Inspections 1/2000 DM

Applicability: Model Hawker 1000 series aeroplanes serial numbers 258151, 258159 and 259003 through 259052 inclusive.

Requirement: 1. Perform a detailed visual inspection of the PS wire bundle coming from the bung 'DF' for chafing against the front ventral tank transfer/crossfeed actuator, in accordance with Raytheon Aircraft Service Bulletin SB 24-3201 dated October 1998.

Note 1: For the purposes of this Airworthiness Directive, a detailed visual inspection is defined as: "An intensive visual examination of a specific structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required."

2. Perform the applicable action when the following conditions are found during the Requirement 1 inspection:

1. No chafing - Ensure a minimum 0.25-inch clearance exists between the PS wire bundle and valve actuator; and install spiral wrap, as necessary, in accordance with the service bulletin.

b. Chafing on a 22, 20, 16, or 14 gauge (non-shielded) wire - Repair chafed wire by splicing the damaged section using MIL-S-81824/1 splices. Ensure a minimum 0.25-inch clearance exists between the wire bundle and valve actuator; and install spiral wrap, as necessary, in accordance with the service bulletin.