AD 2015-16-06

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Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

AD Number
2015-16-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-1744
FR Citation
80 FR 49130

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The in-service special detailed inspection technique required for the Jetstream 3200's life extension program was delayed, resulting in the inspection not being formally part of the program and potentially not being accomplished as intended. This could lead to undetected cracks in the wing main spar, possibly resulting in wing failure and loss of the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections of the wing main spar around Rib 36 to detect cracks. Depending on findings, accomplish applicable corrective actions as specified in the referenced service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers.

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