| AD Number | 83-07-07 | Status | Active |
| Effective Date | April 11, 1983 | Issue Date | Not specified |
| Docket Number | Unknown | Amendment | 39-4605 |
| Product Type | ["Aircraft"] | Product Subtype | ["Small Airplane"] |
| CFR Part | --- - Part 39 | CFR Section | N/A |
| Citation | This information is not available. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | British Aerospace Regional Aircraft |
| Model(s) | H.P. 137 Jetstream Mk. 1 Jetstream Series 200 |
83-07-07 BRITISH AEROSPACE, AIRCRAFT GROUP, SCOTTISH DIVISION: Amendment 39-4605. Applies to Model HP.137 Jetstream MK-1 and Jetstream Series 200 airplanes certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible jamming of the rudder, accomplish the following:
a) Within 100 hours time-in-service, after the effective date of this AD:
1) Remove the access panel located between the two bottom ribs in the rudder. Using a light and mirror visually inspect the two rudder skin panel stiffeners for damage in accordance with British Aerospace, Aircraft Group, Jetstream Service Bulletin (SB) No. 8/2, Revision 1, dated November 10, 1982, hereinafter referred to as the SB. Ensure that any debris from damaged stiffeners is removed from the rudder.
2) Fit a fabric patch (debris net) on the undersurface of Rib No. B and provide effective water drainage in accordance with the SB.
b) Incorporate British Aerospace Modification 5210 to the rudder assembly as specified in SB No. 8/2, by December 31, 1985.
c) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this Airworthiness Directive (AD) can be accomplished.
d) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
This amendment becomes effective on April 11, 1983.