AD 98-25-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BAE Systems (Operations) Limited | ATP | Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model ATP Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the nosewheel steering control cables, which could result in loss of the nosewheel steering or collapse of the nose landing gear (NLG), and possible injury to the flightcrew and passengers.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual and tactile inspection of the nosewheel steering control cables and test the cable pulleys for seizing per ATP-32-91. Replace discrepant cables or pulleys before further flight. Replace cables at intervals not exceeding 6,000 flight hours or 8,000 landings, whichever occurs first.
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Compliance Time
Within 600 flight hours or 800 landings after the effective date (January 14, 1999) for airplanes with cables over 6,000 flight hours/8,000 landings or unknown time-in-service; within 900 flight hours or 1,200 landings after the effective date for those under 6,000/8,000. Compliance required as indicated unless accomplished previously.
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Affected Aircraft
British Aerospace Model ATP airplanes, constructor’s numbers 2002 through 2063 inclusive.
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