AD 70-15-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Handley Page Model HP-137 Mark I Airplanes

AD Number
70-15-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft British Aerospace Regional Aircraft H.P. 137 Jetstream Mk. 1 Airworthiness Directives; Handley Page Model HP-137 Mark I Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Inflight failure of the first stage engine turbine disc and subsequent rupture of fuel and hydraulic lines.

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Required Actions

Relocate fuel and hydraulic shutoff valves from engine nacelles to front spar inboard of nacelle per approved modification. Remove and replace first stage turbine discs (P/N 0.261.25.013.0) before specified time/cycles, depending on engine modifications.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight (valve relocation). Before accumulation of 400 hours total disc time or 1,000 cycles (disc replacement for unmodified engines). Before accumulation of 750 hours total disc time or 2,000 cycles (disc replacement for modified engines).

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Affected Aircraft

Handley Page Model HP-137 Mark I airplanes with Turbomeca Astazou XIV series engines installed.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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