AD 2022-12-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Operations) Limited and British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks were found during early fatigue testing and in service on the main landing gear (MLG) main fitting at the pintle to cylinder interface. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to structural failure of the MLG, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane during take-off or landing runs.
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Required Actions
Inspect the MLG for cracks, and if cracks are found, replace the MLG with an airworthy part. The inspection must be done in accordance with British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA960142, Revision 5, dated December 13, 2019, or H[eacute]roux Devtek Service Bulletin 32-56, Revision 4, dated August 16, 2016.
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Compliance Time
Within 900 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200 and 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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