Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-02-21 · Effective 2001-03-28 · 66 FR 10953
Document
Document number
01-3696
Federal Register citation
66 FR 10953
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101
Publication date
2001-02-21
Effective date
2001-03-28
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-224-AD
Abstract
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes, that currently requires repetitive inspections to detect loose or migrated levers of the elevator cable tension regulators, and replacement of the regulator assembly with a new assembly, if necessary. This amendment requires modification of the elevator cable tension regulator lever assembly, terminating the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the elevator cable tension regulator from becoming detached from the splined shaft of the assembly, which could result result in difficulty adjusting the elevators, leading to reduced controllability of the airplane.