BAe Systems (Operations) Jetstream 4100
BAe Systems (Operations) Jetstream 4100 Series Aeroplanes
BAe Systems (Operations) Jetstream 4100 Series Aeroplanes
| AD/J4100/11 | Attachment Bracket for Door Restraint Cable | 4/2008 DM |
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| Applicability: | Model Jetstream Series 4100 aircraft, constructor’s numbers 41004 through 41086. |
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| Requirement: | Action in accordance with BAe Regional Aircraft Mandatory Service BulletinJ41-A53-024 Revision 1, or later CAA/EASA approved revision.Note: UK CAA AD 004-04-96 refers. |
| Compliance: | Part 1 of the Requirement document:Unless the initial inspection is already accomplished, before the accumulation of 3,000 flights or within 30 days after 20 February 2008, whichever occurs later. Inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 flights; until accomplishment of Part 2 of the Requirement document.Part 2 of the Requirement document:Incorporation of Modification JM41562A cancels the inspection requirements of this Directive. |
| This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 20 February 2008. | |
| Background: | Cracks were reported in fuselage frame 179 at the attachment bracket for the door restraint cable. The cracks have been attributed to an initial high load on the cable with continued high load use. This directive requires an inspection and cable adjustment check, repeat inspections, and closing action comprising installation of new doublers to reinforce the frame. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
15 February 2008