British Aerospace Jetstream 31/32

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Operations) Limited and British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-19-22 for all British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. AD 2017-19-22 required incorporating BAE Systems' Corrosion Prevention and Control program into the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the existing instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) for your airplane, which added new and more restrictive inspections for corrosion that include inspecting the door hinges/supporting structure and attachment bolts for the main spar joint and engine support, and the rudder hinge location on the vertical stabilizer, and applicable corrective actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2017-19-22, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the United Kingdom (UK) superseded the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (now European Union Aviation Safety Agency) (EASA) to correct an unsafe condition on these products. This AD requires revising the ALS of the existing ICA for your airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Operations) Limited and British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-15-06 for all British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200 and 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. AD 2017-15-06 required repetitively inspecting the main landing gear (MLG) for cracks and, if cracks were found, replacing the MLG with an airworthy part. Since the FAA issued AD 2017-15-06, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the United Kingdom (UK) superseded the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to correct an unsafe condition on these products. This AD retains the initial inspection and the calculation of hours time-in-service to flight cycle actions required by AD 2017-15-06, but decreases the repetitive inspection interval time from 1,200 flight cycles to 900 flight cycles. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Operations) Limited and British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all British Aerospace (Operations) Limited Model Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes and British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI identifies the unsafe condition as stress corrosion cracking of the primary flight control cable terminals. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the turnbuckle type control cable terminals in the rudder and elevator primary flight control circuits for corrosion, pitting, and cracking and, depending on the inspection results, replacing an affected cable assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Operations) Limited and British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain British Aerospace (Operations) Limited and British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Model 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI identifies the unsafe condition as a bent control rod within the gust lock system, which may enable both power levers to be pushed into the flight range with the gust lock lever fully engaged. This AD requires replacing the push rod assembly with a modified push rod assembly. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-08-06 for British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Models HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the need for airworthiness limitations for critical components in the main and nose landing gear assemblies. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-07-07 for British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP 137 Jetstream MK1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Series 3101 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracking of the forward main landing gear yoke pintle resulting from corrosion pits leading to stress corrosion cracking. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetsream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as missing countersunk washers under the head of the main landing gear trunnion cap tension bolts that could cause fatigue in the bolt shanks. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the in-service special detailed inspection technique required for the Jetstream 3200's life extension program was delayed; consequently, the in-service special detailed inspection technique is not formally part of the life extension program and may therefore not be accomplished as intended. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

We are superseding an airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-06-03 for British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as stress corrosion cracking of the main landing gear spigot housing. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-10-16 for all British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the need to incorporate revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Models Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200 and 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that will supersede an existing AD. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200 and 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200 and 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the steering jack piston rod for cracks and replace if necessary; measure the torque setting of the steering jack piston rod end fitting and stop bolt; and measure the thickness of the tab washers. This AD also requires you to calculate a new safe life limit for the steering jack piston rod based on the results of the inspection and the measurements. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect, correct, and prevent cracks in the steering jack piston rod, which could result in failure of the steering jack piston rod. Such failure could lead to loss of steering control of the airplane during takeoff, landing, and taxi operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect the horizontal and vertical stabilizer attachment fittings and associated hardware for corrosion and wear (damage). If damage is found, this AD also requires you to repair or replace the damaged parts. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct damage on the horizontal and vertical stabilizer attachment fittings and associated hardware, which could result in failure of the attachment fittings. Such failure could lead to flutter and subsequent structural failure of the empennage.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

This amendment supersedes AD 2000-09-13, which currently requires you to inspect the fuel quantity indication system for damage to the insulation of the wiring within the fuel tanks on British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes and requires you to repair or replace damaged wiring. This AD retains the actions of AD 2000-09-13 and requires you to replace the fuel quantity indication system wiring harness with improved design parts, inspect the fuel boost pump area for damage, and replace any damaged component. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect, correct, and prevent damage to the insulation of the wiring within the fuel tanks of the fuel quantity indication system. If not detected, corrected, and prevented, such damaged wiring could result in damage to the fuel boost pump and a malfunction in the cockpit indicators and/or electrical sparking inside the fuel tank with consequent fire or explosion.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Series 3101 Airplanes

This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-13- 03, which currently requires repetitive inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) hinge fittings, support angles, and attachment bolts on British Aerospace Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Series 3101 airplanes. AD 98-13-03 also requires eventual installation of improved design MLG hinge fittings as terminating action for the repetitive inspections of the hinge fittings and attachment bolts. AD 98-13-03 specifies repetitive inspections of the support angles for those airplanes with the improved design MLG hinge fittings installed and exempts from the applicability those airplanes with the improved design MLG hinge fittings installed. This AD retains the requirements of AD 98-13-03 and removes the applicability exemption of those Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1 and Jetstream Series 200 airplanes with the improved design MLG hinge fittings installed. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect, correct, and prevent future fatigue cracking of the MLG, which could result in structural failure of the MLG and consequent loss of airplane control during takeoff, landing, or taxi operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes that are equipped with certain main landing gear (MLG) radius rods. This AD requires you to inspect the MLG radius rod cylinders for the required conductivity or hardness standard. This AD also requires you to replace any MLG radius rod cylinder that does not meet this standard. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the MLG due to incorrectly heat treated MLG radius rod cylinders. Such failure during takeoff, landing, or taxi operations, could lead to loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes that are equipped with certain main landing gear (MLG) radius rods. This AD requires inspection of the MLG radius rods for cracks and replacement of any cracked rod. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct cracks in the MLG radius rods. Such cracks could result in MLG failure during takeoff, landing, or taxi operations, with consequent loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This AD requires you to remove the nose landing gear steering actuator and install one that incorporates a modified piston rod. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the nose landing gear steering actuator because of problems with the current design piston rod. Continued operation with the current design piston rod could result in loss of nose wheel steering and possible loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, landing, and taxi operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes that are equipped with certain nose landing gear units. This AD requires you to inspect the steering jack assembly to assure proper clearance between the bush heads on the steering plates and the shim on the steering jack trunnions and to assure that there is adequate lubrication at both trunnions and the eye end fitting. This AD also requires you to adjust the clearance and provide adequate lubrication, as necessary. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent cracked steering jack piston rods caused by inadequate clearance or inadequate lubrication of the steering jack pivot points. The condition could result in failure of the nose wheel steering system with consequent loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1 and Jetstream Series 200 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace HP137 Mk1 and Jetstream series 200 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the vertical stabilizer skin for disbonding, corrosion, cracks, and loose rivets, and repair any vertical stabilizer skin where discrepancies are found. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the vertical stabilizer caused by disbonding, corrosion, cracks, or loose rivets in the stabilizer skin. Such failure could lead to aircraft controllability problems.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the rudder quadrant support structure for cracks and correct D- washer installation; and also requires you to replace any cracked component and replace any incorrectly installed D-washers. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect, correct, and prevent further cracking in the rudder quadrant structure caused by incorrectly installed D-washers. Cracks in this structure could result in loss of rudder control with consequent airplane control problems.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the nose wheel steering system to assure that the free play between the steering handle or knob and the nose wheels is within acceptable limits, and requires you to adjust the free play as necessary. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the inability to steer the airplane because of excessive free play in the steering linkage. This excessive free play could then result in loss of control of the airplane during take-off, landing, or taxi operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This AD requires repetitively removing the nose landing gear steering selector valve and installing either a new nose landing gear steering selector valve or one that has been overhauled in accordance with the appropriate component maintenance manual. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the inability to steer the airplane because of wear in the nose landing gear steering selector differential, which could result in loss of control of the airplane during take-off, landing, or taxi operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD requires replacing the nose landing gear downlock actuator, the flap actuator, the steering selector valve, the hydraulic reservoir, and the emergency selector valve. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent internal corrosion of the hydraulic components on airplanes where these components were exposed to water contamination, which could result in reduced or loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This AD requires replacing the nose wheel steering jack seals with seals of an improved design. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the nose landing gear steering from locking up due to deterioration of the original design nose landing gear steering jack seals, which could result in reduced or loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, landing, and taxi operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the elevator bias spring assembly for correct installation and to assure that the correctly manufactured bias spring is installed. This AD also requires replacing any incorrectly manufactured bias spring, reworking any incorrectly installed bias spring assembly, inspecting the link assembly for distortion or damage, and replacing any distorted and/or damaged parts. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the bearings in the elevator down bias spring assembly caused by the installation of an incorrectly manufactured bias spring or damage or distortion to the assembly, which could result in reduced or loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This action confirms the effective date of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-01-06, which applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. AD 99-01-06 requires installing a standard bonding socket that is fitted flush with the upper surface of each wing at the fueling points (Station 297). This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified in this AD are intended to correct a potentially insufficient ground contact between the refueler hose nozzle and the aircraft, which, if not corrected before the fuel cap is removed, could result in sparks with a consequent fire and/or explosion in the fuel tank.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This action confirms the effective date of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-01-07, which applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. AD 99-01-07 requires installing additional stringers at the lower fuselage skin panels between the main and rear spar frames. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified in this AD are intended to correct a strength deficiency in the area of the lower fuselage skin panels between the main rear spar frames, which, if not corrected, could result in reduced or loss of control of the airplane during maximum speed limit operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies all British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes that have a certain wheel assembly incorporated and all Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes that are equipped with Dunlop AH54450 brake units. This AD requires inspecting the main landing gear brake units for correct setting of the wear indicator pins, and re-setting the pins if incorrect. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the main landing gear brakes because the wear indicator pins present a false indication of the remaining wear of the brake units, which could result in loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, landing, or taxi operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. This AD requires installing a standard bonding socket that is fitted flush with the upper surface of each wing at the fueling points (Station 297). This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified in this AD are intended to correct a potentially insufficient ground contact between the refueler hose nozzle and the aircraft, which, if not corrected before the fuel cap is removed, could result in sparks with a consequent fire and/or explosion in the fuel tank.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. This AD requires installing additional stringers at the lower fuselage skin panels between the main and rear spar frames. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified in this AD are intended to correct a strength deficiency in the area of the lower fuselage skin panels between the main rear spar frames, which, if not corrected, could result in reduced or loss of control of the airplane during maximum speed limit operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD requires accomplishing both a routine visual inspection and either a detailed visual inspection or x-ray inspection of the main landing gear (MLG) bay auxiliary spar booms for cracks or fuel leaks on both the left and right sides of the airplane. This AD also requires obtaining and incorporating repair procedures for the MLG bay auxiliary spar where fuel leaks or cracks are found. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent wing failure caused by cracks or fuel leaks in the area of the MLG bay auxiliary spar booms, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This action confirms the effective date of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-28, which applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. AD 98-21-28 requires modifying the propeller de-icing system to assure system performance at low ambient temperatures. This AD was the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent propeller-induced vibrations from occurring during icing encounters at low ambient temperatures, which could result in decreased performance of the de-icing system during icing encounters with possible loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This action withdraws direct final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-16, which would have applied to all British Aerospace (BAe) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes; and would have superseded AD 98-12-23 (this AD will remain in effect, unless the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiates additional rulemaking action). AD 98-21-16 would have required repetitively replacing the windshield wiper arm, attachment bolts, and assembly; measuring the material thickness of the upper and lower toggle attachment brackets on the nose landing gear of the affected airplanes, and replacing the toggle attachment bracket lugs. Since the issuance of the direct final rule, the FAA has received a written adverse comment. Accordingly, the direct final rule is withdrawn.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes that are equipped with the ground inhibit function (Modification JM7813A (SB 27-JM7813A) or JM7813B). This AD requires removing the ground inhibit time delay and the ground test relay from the stall warning and protection system and rewiring part of the stall warning and protection system to assure that system reliance is maintained after relay removal. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the ground inhibit relay while it is in the energized position caused by the current design, which could result in failure of the stall warning system and possible loss of control of the airplane in certain situations if the crew was not aware that the system had failed.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. This AD requires modifying the propeller de-icing system to assure system performance at low ambient temperatures. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent propeller-induced vibrations from occurring during icing encounters at low ambient temperatures, which could result in decreased performance of the de-icing system during icing encounters with possible loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. This AD requires modifying the airplane's navigational system by shortening and re-clipping the cable looms to the No. 1 and No. 2 vertical gyroscopes, installing a warning label adjacent to the gyroscopes, and performing an operational check on the system. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent a cross connection in the No. 1 and No. 2 vertical gyroscopes, which could result in navigational errors during flight.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. This AD requires replacing the elevator trim servo motor with a new motor of improved design; and inspecting the cable tension and electrical operation of the elevator and trim tab for proper operation, and making any necessary adjustments. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the elevator trim servo motor drive gear assembly from remaining engaged when the autopilot is disengaged, which could result in the pilot having to manually overpower the elevator trim control and possibly lose directional control of the airplane during critical phases of flight.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model H.P. 137 Jetstream Mk. 1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-12- 23, which currently requires replacing the windshield wiper arm attachment bolts and windshield wiper arm on all British Aerospace (BAe) Model H.P. 137 Jetstream Mk. 1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. AD 98-12-13 also requires measuring the material thickness of the upper and lower toggle attachment brackets on the nose landing gear of the affected airplanes, and replacing the toggle attachment bracket lugs. This AD is the result of additional mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) pertaining to this subject received from the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. This AD would retain the actions of AD 98-12- 23; would make certain actions repetitive; and would change the reference to certain service information currently utilized. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent the windshield wiper arm from corroding, detaching from the airplane during flight, and penetrating the fuselage, which could result in possible injury to the pilot and passengers; and to prevent collapse of the nose landing gear caused by the current design, which could result in loss of control of the airplane during landing operations.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This action confirms the effective date of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-12-31, which applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. AD 98-12-31 requires repositioning the fuel cross feed pipes in the lower center fuselage to give an overall clearance of 2 inches when measuring from the bottom of Frame Station 223. This AD was the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent the fuel pipe from fracturing during a wheels up landing because of the positioning of the fuel cross feed pipes, which could result in an airplane fire.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. This AD requires repositioning the fuel cross feed pipes in the lower center fuselage to give an overall clearance of 2 inches when measuring from the bottom of Frame Station 223. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent the fuel pipe from fracturing during a wheels up landing because of the positioning of the fuel cross feed pipes, which could result in an airplane fire.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. This AD requires modifying the emergency hydraulic hand-pump by increasing the length of the access aperture. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent difficulty accessing the emergency hydraulic hand-pump because of the current design, which, in the event of a hydraulic system failure, could result in the inability to operate the flaps and landing gear.

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all British Aerospace (BAe) Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes equipped with a certain autopilot. This AD requires modifying the autopilot elevator electric system relays by installing two additional relays and associated wiring changes in the relay box located under the right hand crew seat. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the autopilot elevator electric system relays for the up and down trim interlocks, which could result in uncommanded trim servo operation and possible loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes that have kit JK 2496 and modification JM 7537 installed. This action requires installing magnetic latching relays on the ignition system because of the auto-ignition system becoming disabled when switching from ground power to the airplane's internal power. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent loss of the airplane's internal power connection to the auto-ignition system, which could cause loss of engine power and possible loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 81-20- 01, which currently requires repetitively inspecting the nose landing gear (NLG) actuator support structure and the front pressure bulkhead for cracks on Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1 and Jetstream series 200 airplanes, and replacing any cracked part. This AD retains the repetitive inspections required by AD 81-20-01; requires repetitively inspecting the NLG retraction jack upper mounting fitting and attachment hardware for security bolt failure and for bolts with improper torque levels on the HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes, and requires replacing any failed security bolts and adjusting any bolt with an improper torque level; and requires modifying the NLG retraction jack on all affected airplanes, as terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD results from reports of NLG jack mounting fitting failures on several of the affected airplanes, and the Federal Aviation Administration's policy on aging commuter-class aircraft. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the NLG caused by a cracked NLG actuator support structure or cracked front pressure bulkhead, which, if not detected and corrected, could lead to nose gear collapse and damage to the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 87-07- 01, which currently requires the following on Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes: repetitively inspecting the nose landing gear (NLG) top cap assembly securing bolts for looseness or cracks, retorquing any loose security bolt, and replacing any cracked security bolt. AD 87-07-01 also provides the option of incorporating an NLG modification as terminating action for the repetitive inspections. A report of cracked and loose bolts found on an airplane with the above-referenced NLG modification prompted this action. This action: retains the repetitive inspections required by AD 87-07-01; increases the AD applicability to include Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes and airplanes that have the NLG top cap assembly modified in accordance with AD 87-07-01; requires replacing two of the NLG top cap assembly securing bolts; and incorporates a new NLG top cap assembly that would eliminate the repetitive inspection requirement of the AD. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of the NLG caused by cracked or loose securing bolts, which, if not detected and corrected, could lead to NLG collapse and damage to the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (Formerly British Aerospace, Regional Airlines Limited) Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This action requires repetitively inspecting the spigot housing plate for cracks and corrosion at the wing/fuselage forward attachment sliding joint, replacing any cracked or corroded part, and eventually replacing the spigots and spigot housing plate with new parts of improved design. A crack in the spigot housing plate assembly found during fatigue testing of the affected airplanes prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent structural failure of the wing/fuselage area caused by a cracked or corroded spigot housing assembly.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited; Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This action requires modifying the automatic airframe de-ice system to allow the wing and tail de-ice boots to automatically operate through one cycle. The present system repeats the wing de-ice boot inflation cycle before starting to inflate the tail de-ice boots. Reports of ice accumulating on the tail faster than the automatic tail de-ice boots inflate on the affected airplanes prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent excessive ice accretion on the tail or wings of the affected airplanes, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (Formerly British Aerospace, Regional Airlines Limited) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes. This action requires repetitively inspecting the spigot housing plate for cracks at the wing/fuselage forward attachment sliding joint, replacing any cracked housing plate, repetitively inspecting the spigots and spigot posts for corrosion and installing improved spigots if corrosion is found that exceeds certain limits, and eventually installing improved spigots if corrosion that does not exceed certain limits is found. For certain affected airplanes, this action requires repetitively inspecting the spigot bushes for migration gaps, replacing the bushes with modified bushes if gaps are found that exceed 0.5 inch, and eventually replacing the bushes with modified bushes if migration gaps are not found. Reports of bush migration gaps found on three of the affected airplanes and another report of corrosion and several cracks found on the spigot housing plate on a Jetstream Model 3101 airplane prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent structural failure of the wing/fuselage area caused by a cracked or corroded spigot housing assembly.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This action requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide the flight crew with recognition cues for, and procedures for exiting from, severe icing conditions, and to limit or prohibit the use of various flight control devices. This amendment is prompted by results of a review of the requirements for certification of the airplane in icing conditions, new information on the icing environment, and icing data provided currently to the flight crews. The actions specified by this AD are intended to minimize the potential hazards associated with operating the airplane in freezing rain or freezing drizzle conditions by providing more clearly defined procedures and limitations associated with such conditions.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes.

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes. This action requires inspecting (one-time) the threaded portion of the aileron mounting spigots for cracks, replacing any cracked spigots, and replacing the securing nut assemblies with newly designed special nut assemblies and new split pins. Reports of cracked aileron mounting spigots caused by stress corrosion prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent damage to the aileron control systems, which if not detected and corrected, could cause loss of lateral control and eventual loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited Model 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Model 3201 airplanes. This action requires repetitively inspecting the main landing gear (MLG) bay forward lower edge wing skin structure for cracks, replacing any cracked doubler with a joggled doubler of improved design to reinforce the area and prevent future cracking, and eventually incorporating these doublers on all affected airplanes. Cracking found at the MLG bay forward lower edge wing skin structure during fatigue testing of the JAL Model 3201 prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the MLG bay forward lower edge wing skin structure from cracking, which, if not detected and corrected, could cause failure of the wing structure and loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This action requires modifying the central annunciator panel test button circuit. A report of diode failure in this circuit and subsequent inadvertent engine shutdown on one of the affected airplanes prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of a diode in the central annunciator panel test button circuit, which could result in inadvertent engine shutdown while in flight if the central annunciator panel test button is pressed.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1 and Jetstream Series 200 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1 and Jetstream series 200 airplanes. This action requires incorporating operating limitations that revise the maximum flap operating speed for DOWN flaps to 120 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS), and prohibit extending the flaps beyond the take-off position if ice is visible on the airplane. An incident where an airplane of similar type design to the affected airplanes experienced sudden pitch down because of the accumulation of over one inch of ice prompted the proposed action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent sudden pitch down of the airplane during icing conditions, which could lead to loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited HP137 Mk1 and Jetstream Series 200 Airplanes

This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 83-05- 01, which currently requires the following on Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1 and Jetstream series 200 airplanes: repetitively inspecting the wing lower skin panels at the main gear bay cutouts for loose or damaged rivets and cracks, replacing loose or damaged rivets, and repairing any cracked wing lower skin panel. The Federal Aviation Administration's policy on commuter-class aircraft is to eliminate or, in certain instances, reduce the number of certain repetitive short-interval inspections when improved parts or modifications are available. The proposed action would require reinforcing the wing lower skin at both the landing gear cutouts at Wing Station (WS) 115 and the undercarriage bay cutouts at WS 60 and WS 90, as terminating action for the repetitive inspections that are currently required by AD 83-05-01. The actions specified in the proposed AD are intended to prevent wing damage caused by cracks or loose or damaged rivets in the wing lower skin panels, which, if not detected and corrected, could result in structural damage to the point of failure.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (Formerly British Aerospace, Regional Aircraft Limited) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes.This action requires inspecting the main passenger/crew door locking mechanism to ensure that a taper pin is installed, installing a taper pin if not already installed, and modifying the passenger door warning system. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the inability to open the passenger/crew door or failure of the passenger door warning system, which could result in passenger injury if emergency evacuation is needed.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (formerly British Aerospace, Regional Aircraft Limited) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. The action requires modifying the shear fitting at the top of each escape hatch. A report of interference between the shear fitting on an escape hatch and a ceiling panel found while removing the escape hatch on one of the affected airplanes prompted this AD. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the inability to utilize an escape hatch during an emergency situation because of interference.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (Formerly British Aerospace, Regional Aircraft Limited) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 90-13- 12, which currently requires modifying the airplane electrical system and revising the emergency procedures section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) on certain Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This action retains the requirements of AD 90-13-12 for those airplanes that do not have modified inverters installed and the inverted transfer function restored. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that installing modified inverters along with restoring the inverter transfer function corrects the problems in the power supply addressed by AD 90-13-12. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent alternating current system failures, which, if not detected and corrected, could result in damage to the airplane navigational systems.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (Formerly British Aerospace, Regional Aircraft Limited) Jetstream Model 3101 Airplanes

This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 91-08- 01, which currently requires the following on Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes: revising the maximum speed for flaps at 50 degrees from 153/149 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) to 130 KIAS; and limiting the maximum flap extension to 20 degrees anytime ice is present on the airplane. This action requires incorporating a flap system modification as terminating action for the requirements of AD 91-08-01. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent sudden pitch down of the airplane during icing conditions, which could lead to loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (Formerly British Aerospace, Regional Airlines Limited) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This action requires repetitively inspecting the passenger/crew cabin door handle mounting platform structure for cracks, and, if found cracked, replacing with a structure of improved design as terminating action for the repetitive inspections. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the inability to open the passenger/crew door because of a cracked internal handle mounting platform structure, which, if not detected and corrected, could result in passenger injury if emergency evacuation was needed.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (formerly British Aerospace, Regional Airlines Limited) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. This action requires repetitively inspecting the left and right pilot windscreens for poly vinyl butyrate (PVB) interlayer cracks, and replacing any windscreen that has a crack exceeding certain limits. Several reports of PVB interlayer cracking of pilot windscreens on the affected airplanes prompted this action. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such windscreen cracking, which, if not detected and corrected, could result in decompression injuries.

Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited (Formerly British Aerospace, Regional Airlines Limited) HP137 Mk1 and Jetstream Series 200 Airplanes

This amendment supersedes AD 81-09-03 R1, which currently requires repetitively inspecting the rudder pedal adjusting mounting bracket for cracks on Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1 and Jetstream Series 200 airplanes, and replacing any cracked bracket. The Federal Aviation Administration's policy on aging commuter-class aircraft is to eliminate, or in certain instances, reduce the number of repetitions of certain short-interval inspections when improved parts or modifications are available. This action requires replacing the mounting bracket with a new mounting bracket of improved design as terminating action for the repetitive inspections that are currently required by AD 81-09-03 R1. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent inadvertent rudder movement caused by a cracked rudder pedal adjusting bracket, which, if not detected and corrected, could result in loss of rudder control.