# Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-11 · Effective 2016-05-16 · 81 FR 21263
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-07229
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 21263
- **Publication date:** 2016-04-11
- **Effective date:** 2016-05-16
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-1279
## Abstract

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-21-06 for all BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. AD 2011-21- 06 required revising the maintenance program. This new AD requires a new revision of the maintenance or inspection program. This AD was prompted by a determination that the life limit of certain main landing gear components must be reduced, and certain post-repair inspections of critical structure are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of certain structurally significant items, including the main landing gear and nose landing gear, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane; and to prevent fuel vapor ignition sources, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/11/2016-07229/airworthiness-directives-bae-systems-operations-limited-airplanes)
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