AD 96-17-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Model 4101 Airplanes

AD Number
96-17-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-192-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Model 4101 Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Model 4101 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Incorrect heat treatment of torque arm pivot pins, drag brace attachment pins, and drag brace pivot pins installed on the leg assemblies of the main landing gear (MLG) could result in failure of the pins and subsequent structural failure of the MLG.

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Required Actions

Within 30 days after the effective date, inspect the left and right MLG leg assemblies to determine their serial numbers per Jetstream Service Bulletin J41-32-023. If any leg assembly has a serial number identified in the service bulletin, replace defective pins (drag brace attachment pins, drag brace pivot pins, torque arm pivot pins) with serviceable pins before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, and prior to further flight if affected serial numbers are found.

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Affected Aircraft

Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes; serial numbers 41060 and 41071 through 41078 inclusive; certificated in any category.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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