AD 2007-10-14 Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

Models named: HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, Jetstream Model 3201. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 90 days after June 26, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), recalculate the safe life of the steering jack piston rod and re-torque the piston rod eye-end in accordance with APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003, as referenced in paragraph 2, Part 2 of BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003. (2) If the piston rod is found unserviceable when inspected in accordance with APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003, as referenced in paragraph 2, Part 2 of BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003, before further flight remove the steering jack and replace with a serviceable unit. (3) As of June 26, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), before a steering jack piston rod is installed, it must be inspected and the safe life determined in accordance APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003, as referenced in paragraph 2 of BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) AMOCs approved for AD 2003-07-06 are not approved for this AD. (3) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (4) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD No. G-2004-0029, dated December 20, 2004; BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003; BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-JA020741, Original Issue: November 2, 2002; APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003; and APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, pages 1, 2, and 4 through 7, dated October 2002; and page 3, Erratum 1, dated November 2002, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003; as referenced in BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003; and APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, pages 1, 2, and 4 through 7, dated October 2002; and page 3, Erratum 1, dated November 2002; as referenced in BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-JA020741, Original Issue: November 2, 2002; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003; as referenced in BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) On May 22, 2003 (68 FR 16195, April 3, 2003), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, pages 1, 2, and 4 through 7, dated October 2002; and page 3, Erratum 1, dated November 2002, as referenced in BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-JA020741, Original Issue: November 2, 2002. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems, Prestwick International Airport, Ayshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland; telephone: (01292) 675207; fax: (01292) 675704. (4) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 9, 2007. Charles L. Smalley, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 07-2522 Filed 5-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 90 days after June 26, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), recalculate the safe life of the steering jack piston rod and re-torque the piston rod eye-end in accordance with APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003, as referenced in paragraph 2, Part 2 of BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003. (2) If the piston rod is found unserviceable when inspected in accordance with APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003, as referenced in paragraph 2, Part 2 of BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003, before further flight remove the steering jack and replace with a serviceable unit. (3) As of June 26, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), before a steering jack piston rod is installed, it must be inspected and the safe life determined in accordance APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003, as referenced in paragraph 2 of BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) AMOCs approved for AD 2003-07-06 are not approved for this AD. (3) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (4) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD No. G-2004-0029, dated December 20, 2004; BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003; BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-JA020741, Original Issue: November 2, 2002; APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003; and APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, pages 1, 2, and 4 through 7, dated October 2002; and page 3, Erratum 1, dated November 2002, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003; as referenced in BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003; and APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, pages 1, 2, and 4 through 7, dated October 2002; and page 3, Erratum 1, dated November 2002; as referenced in BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-JA020741, Original Issue: November 2, 2002; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, Revision 1, dated August 2003; as referenced in BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JA030644, dated October 6, 2003, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) On May 22, 2003 (68 FR 16195, April 3, 2003), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-76, pages 1, 2, and 4 through 7, dated October 2002; and page 3, Erratum 1, dated November 2002, as referenced in BAE Systems British Aerospace Jetstream Mandatory Service Bulletin 32-JA020741, Original Issue: November 2, 2002. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems, Prestwick International Airport, Ayshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland; telephone: (01292) 675207; fax: (01292) 675704. (4) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 9, 2007. Charles L. Smalley, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 07-2522 Filed 5-21-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P