AD 2014-07-09 Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

Models named: 3201. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 and Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, unless already done: (1) After May 27, 2014 (the effective date of this AD), except as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, within the thresholds and intervals specified, incorporate into the FAA-approved maintenance program BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, Revision 6, dated November 15, 2010, in its entirety. (2) Within 2 years after May 27, 2014 (the effective date of this AD), do the initial inspections specified in tasks 200/EX/01 C2 and 3/400/IN/01 C2 in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, Revision 6, dated November 15, 2010. (3) If any discrepancy, particularly corrosion, is found during any inspections or tasks required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, within the compliance time specified, repair or replace, as applicable, all damaged structural parts and components and do the maintenance procedures for corrective action following BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, Revision 6, dated November 15, 2010. If no compliance time is defined, do the applicable corrective action before further flight. (4) You may comply with the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD by incorporating BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, Revision 6, dated November 15, 2010, into your maintenance program (instructions for continued airworthiness) and complying with that program.

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; email: taylor.martin@faa.gov. 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, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as inadequate instructions for inspection for corrosion on the rudder upper hinge bracket and certain internal wing stations and drainage paths. We are issuing this AD to prevent, detect, and correct corrosion on the rudder upper hinge bracket and internal wing, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplane with consequent loss of control.

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