AD 88-18-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft | Jetstream Series 3101 | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model 3101 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Electrical arcing and possible damage to the airplane with loss of essential electrical bus services due to incorrect cable terminal ends on cables PD4 and PD6 at terminal post T1BH-2.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect cable PD4 and PD6 at terminal post T1BH-2 for correct terminal ends per BAe ASB Jetstream 24-A-JM7631. If installation is incorrect, modify the terminal configuration as described in Part B of the same ASB before further flight. A 10% adjustment to compliance time is allowed for scheduling with other maintenance. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model 3101 (includes Model 3100) Jetstream airplanes with serial numbers 601 thru 646, 648 thru 655, 657, 658, 660 thru 666, 668 thru 695, 697 thru 708, 710 thru 713, 715 thru 741, 743 thru 756, and 758 thru 761
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Federal Register Abstract
Cable Terminal Ends
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-18-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-18-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model 3101 Series Airplanes Subject: Cable Terminal Ends Status: Current Citation: This information is not available Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/16/1988 Make: British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model: Jetstream Series 3101 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-18-07 CITATION: This information is not available PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6000 AD NUMBER: 88-18-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model 3101 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 16, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-18-07 BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe): Amendment 39-6000. Applies to Model 3101 (includes Model 3100) Jetstream (Serial Numbers 601 thru 646, 648 thru 655, 657, 658, 660 thru 666, 668 thru 695, 697 thru 708, 710 thru 713, 715 thru 741, 743 thru 756, and 758 thru 761) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent electrical arcing and possible damage to the airplane with loss of essential electrical bus services, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect for correct cable terminal ends on cable PD4 and PD6 at terminal post T1BH-2 as described in British Aerospace (BAe) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) Jetstream 24-A-JM7631, dated September 10, 1987, "Part A - Initial Inspection". If the installation is not as described in the above ASB, prior to further flight modify the cable terminal configuration of cables PD4 and PD6 at terminal post T1BH-2 as described in BAe ASB Jetstream 24-A-JM7631, dated September 10, 1987, "Part B - Rectification". (b) A 10 percent adjustment to the compliance time may be used to allow accomplishment of the AD with other scheduled maintenance activities. (c) The airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to British Aerospace, Technical Librarian, Post Office Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20091; Telephone (703) 435-9100; or may examine this document at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment, 39-6000, becomes effective on September 16, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-18-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-18-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model 3101 Series Airplanes Subject: Cable Terminal Ends Status: Current Citation: This information is not available Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/16/1988 Make: British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model: Jetstream Series 3101 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-18-07 CITATION: This information is not available PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6000 AD NUMBER: 88-18-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model 3101 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 16, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-18-07 BRITISH AEROSPACE (BAe): Amendment 39-6000. Applies to Model 3101 (includes Model 3100) Jetstream (Serial Numbers 601 thru 646, 648 thru 655, 657, 658, 660 thru 666, 668 thru 695, 697 thru 708, 710 thru 713, 715 thru 741, 743 thru 756, and 758 thru 761) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent electrical arcing and possible damage to the airplane with loss of essential electrical bus services, accomplish the following: (a) Visually inspect for correct cable terminal ends on cable PD4 and PD6 at terminal post T1BH-2 as described in British Aerospace (BAe) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) Jetstream 24-A-JM7631, dated September 10, 1987, "Part A - Initial Inspection". If the installation is not as described in the above ASB, prior to further flight modify the cable terminal configuration of cables PD4 and PD6 at terminal post T1BH-2 as described in BAe ASB Jetstream 24-A-JM7631, dated September 10, 1987, "Part B - Rectification". (b) A 10 percent adjustment to the compliance time may be used to allow accomplishment of the AD with other scheduled maintenance activities. (c) The airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. (d) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to British Aerospace, Technical Librarian, Post Office Box 17414, Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. 20091; Telephone (703) 435-9100; or may examine this document at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. This amendment, 39-6000, becomes effective on September 16, 1988. FOOTER:
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