AD 2000-02-21

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Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes

AD Number
2000-02-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
propeller
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-309-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 5228

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue failure of the towing bracket could cause a towing vehicle to collide into the propeller while the engines are running, leading to damage to the airplane and potential injury to ground personnel, flight crew, or passengers.

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Required Actions

Install a placard on the left-hand instrument panel prohibiting push-backs with engines running. Alternatively, install a new tow bracket sub-assembly with serial number and installation date vibro etched on it.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes.

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