AD 97-03-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Model 4101 Airplanes

AD Number
97-03-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-97-AD
FR Citation
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Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Overheating of the electrical ground posts (earth posts) for the DC power generation and de-icing systems of the left and right engines could result in failure of these systems.

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Required Actions

Within 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect each earth post and bracket for arcing, overheating, and lateral movement using Service Bulletin J41-24-033, Rev 2. If discrepancies are found, repair damage and replace the earth post before further flight. Inspect earth cables for arcing and overheating; replace damaged cables. Within 6 months after the effective date, replace all earth posts with new ones per the service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and within 6 months after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes with constructor numbers 41004 through 41074 inclusive.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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