AD 96-23-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Model 4101 Airplanes

AD Number
96-23-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-258-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

Failure of the retaining bolts that secure the uplock attachment plate to the cylinder of the shock absorber strut on left and right main landing gear leg assemblies due to incorrect heat-treatment during manufacture, leading to structural damage to the main landing gear.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time check of the serial numbers on the left and right main landing gear leg assemblies to identify discrepant units. Replace discrepant retaining bolts with correctly heat-treated bolts, following Jetstream Service Bulletin J41-32-054.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes with constructor numbers 41081 through 41086 inclusive.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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