AD 97-06-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | Avro 146-RJ100A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Models BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | Avro 146-RJ70A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Models BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | Avro 146-RJ85A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Models BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-100A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Models BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-200A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Models BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | BAe 146-300A | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Models BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main fitting of the nose landing gear (NLG), which could lead to collapse of the NLG during landing.
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Required Actions
Conduct eddy current or ultra sensitivity penetrant inspections of the NLG in accordance with specified service bulletins. Inspections must be repeated at intervals not exceeding 8,000 landings (or 4,000 landings for certain part numbers). If cracking is detected, replace or repair the NLG prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 16,000 total landings or within 30 days after the effective date of prior ADs, whichever occurs later. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding specified landing counts.
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Affected Aircraft
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited models Avro 146-RJ100A, Avro 146-RJ70A, Avro 146-RJ85A, BAe 146-100A, BAe 146-200, BAe 146-300, BAe 146-301, BAe 146-500 series airplanes with NLG part numbers 200876001, 200876002, 200876003, or 201138002.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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