AD Amdt-39-11449

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Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-11449
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-296-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 68628

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking or damage to the sub-frame of the bottom aft roller of the main baggage-bay door structure could lead to sub-frame damage, potentially causing rapid decompression of the airplane and injury to passengers and crew.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time general visual inspection of the bottom aft roller of the main baggage bay door structure for cracking or damage to the sub-frame. If damage is found, repair it prior to further flight. Conduct an initial operational test of the counter-balance motor within 30 days after the effective date, followed by repetitive tests at intervals not exceeding 5 days. Replace or repair the motor if it fails during any test.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,500 landings or within 5 months after the effective date, whichever occurs first, for the visual inspection. Within 30 days after the effective date for the initial operational test.

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Affected Aircraft

British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes, as listed in Jetstream Service Bulletin J41-52-060, dated August 31, 1998, certificated in any category.

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