AD/J4100/22 - Main Wheel Tie Bolts (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.001(1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

BAe Systems (Operations) Jetstream 4100 Series Aeroplanes AD/J4100/22 Main Wheel Tie Bolts 4/2008 DM

Applicability: All Model Jetstream Series 4100 aircraft. Requirement: 1. Carry out the Accomplishment Instructions detailed in paragraph 2 of BAE Systems Service Bulletin (SB) J41-32-058 Revision 1, or later EASA approved revision.

a. At every 5th main wheel tyre change, discard and replace the main wheel tie bolts in accordance with paragraph 2 of SB J41-32-058 Revision 1, or later EASA approved revision.

b. For main wheel tie bolts previously subject to UK CAA AD 002-05-97, the five allowable tyre changes shall continue to be counted from the initial installation of the bolts when new;

OR,

2. From the effective date of this Directive, inspect the main wheel tie bolts at each tyre change in accordance with the instructions detailed in paragraph 2 of SB J41-32-058 Revision 2, or later EASA approved revision. Main wheel tie bolts maintained in accordance with this requirement are not subsequently eligible for compliance with Requirement 1.