AD 98-20-09

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Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 4101 Airplanes

AD Number
98-20-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-339-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: September 22, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 183)

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Inability of the main entrance door to open, which could delay or impede passengers from exiting the airplane or rescue personnel from entering during an emergency.

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Required Actions

Replace the 'G' lock rollers with new improved rollers. Clean and re-lubricate the 'speed' lock and 'G' lock systems with dry lubricant per Service Bulletin J41-52-058. Perform functional tests of the door systems prior to further flight as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

All Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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