Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2015-07-24 · Effective 2015-08-10 · 80 FR 43936
Document
Document number
2015-17933
Federal Register citation
80 FR 43936
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Publication date
2015-07-24
Effective date
2015-08-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-2957
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for damage of the stop arms of the stop plates, an adjustment of the electric trim limit switches, and replacement of the stop plates with newly manufactured stop plates if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report that the pitch trim jammed in the fully down position. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct broken stop arms of the stop plates, which could lead to the pitch trim jamming, loss of control of the elevator trim, and possible reduced control of the airplane.