AD 2009-13-10 Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200 and 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes

Models named: HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, 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 and 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Before further flight, inspect the main landing gear (MLG) radius rod to identify if you have one of the affected part numbers (P/Ns) (P/N 1847/D through 1847/N and 1862/D through 1862/N) installed on the airplane following British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-JA090640, dated June 2009. If you do not have one of the affected P/Ns installed, then only paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4) of this AD apply to you. (2) If as a result of the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD you find one of the affected P/N MLG radius rods installed on the airplane, before further flight, replace the MLG radius rod with one of the following: (i) A serviceable MLG radius rod that is not in one of the following P/N ranges: 1847/D through 1847/N or 1862/D through 1862/N; or (ii) An affected P/N MLG radius rod that has already been inspected following APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 1847-32-14 or 1862-32-14, as applicable, both dated June 2009, and found to be serviceable. (3) As of June 26, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), do not install an affected part number MLG radius rod unless it has been inspected following APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 1847-32-14 or 1862-32-14, as applicable, both dated June 2009, and found to be serviceable. Note 1: The inspection requirements of paragraph (f)(3) above apply to any replacement required per AD 2007-21-17. (4) Within 30 days after the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, send an Accomplishment (Inspection) Report to BAE Systems following the instructions in paragraph 2.C of British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-JA090640, dated June 2009. Include the details of any radius rods removed. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, 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) 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. (3) 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. Special Flight Permit (h) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting special flight permits for the purpose of compliance with this AD under the following conditions: (1) Operate the airplane only with the MLG in the down and verified locked position throughout the entire flight; and (2) Coordinate additional flight restrictions with British Aerospace Regional Aircraft using the contact information provided in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Related Information (i) Refer to EASA Emergency AD No. 2009-0121-E, dated June 9, 2009; British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-JA090640, dated June 2009 (includes an attached Accomplishment Report); and APPH Ltd. Service Bulletins 1847-32-14 and 1862-32-14, both dated June 2009, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-JA090640, dated June 2009 (includes an attached Accomplishment Report) and APPH Ltd. Service Bulletins 1847-32-14 and 1862-32-14, as applicable, both dated June 2009, 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 this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd., Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; e-mail: RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet: http://www.baesystems.com/Capabilities/Air/. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329-3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 18, 2009. James E. Jackson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service [FR Doc. E9-14816 Filed 6-23-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Before further flight, inspect the main landing gear (MLG) radius rod to identify if you have one of the affected part numbers (P/Ns) (P/N 1847/D through 1847/N and 1862/D through 1862/N) installed on the airplane following British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-JA090640, dated June 2009. If you do not have one of the affected P/Ns installed, then only paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4) of this AD apply to you. (2) If as a result of the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD you find one of the affected P/N MLG radius rods installed on the airplane, before further flight, replace the MLG radius rod with one of the following: (i) A serviceable MLG radius rod that is not in one of the following P/N ranges: 1847/D through 1847/N or 1862/D through 1862/N; or (ii) An affected P/N MLG radius rod that has already been inspected following APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 1847-32-14 or 1862-32-14, as applicable, both dated June 2009, and found to be serviceable. (3) As of June 26, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), do not install an affected part number MLG radius rod unless it has been inspected following APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 1847-32-14 or 1862-32-14, as applicable, both dated June 2009, and found to be serviceable. Note 1: The inspection requirements of paragraph (f)(3) above apply to any replacement required per AD 2007-21-17. (4) Within 30 days after the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, send an Accomplishment (Inspection) Report to BAE Systems following the instructions in paragraph 2.C of British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-JA090640, dated June 2009. Include the details of any radius rods removed. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, 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) 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. (3) 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. Special Flight Permit (h) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting special flight permits for the purpose of compliance with this AD under the following conditions: (1) Operate the airplane only with the MLG in the down and verified locked position throughout the entire flight; and (2) Coordinate additional flight restrictions with British Aerospace Regional Aircraft using the contact information provided in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Related Information (i) Refer to EASA Emergency AD No. 2009-0121-E, dated June 9, 2009; British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-JA090640, dated June 2009 (includes an attached Accomplishment Report); and APPH Ltd. Service Bulletins 1847-32-14 and 1862-32-14, both dated June 2009, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Alert Service Bulletin 32-A-JA090640, dated June 2009 (includes an attached Accomplishment Report) and APPH Ltd. Service Bulletins 1847-32-14 and 1862-32-14, as applicable, both dated June 2009, 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 this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd., Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; e-mail: RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet: http://www.baesystems.com/Capabilities/Air/. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329-3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 18, 2009. James E. Jackson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service [FR Doc. E9-14816 Filed 6-23-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P