Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-11722 · British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes
British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2002-20-08. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the fuel quantity indication system for damage to the insulation of the wiring within the fuel tanks, and repair or replace damaged wiring. Damage is defined as corrosion (indicated by a dark stain), cuts, or nicks. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect damage to the insulation of the wiring within the fuel tanks of the fuel quantity indication system, which could result in a malfunction in the cockpit indicators and/or electrical sparking inside the fuel tank with consequent fire or explosion.
The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect damage to the insulation of the wiring within the fuel tanks of the fuel quantity indication system. If not detected and corrected, this damage could result in a malfunction in the cockpit indicators and/or electrical sparking inside the fuel tank with consequent fire or explosion.
To address this problem, you must accomplish the following:
| Action | Compliance time | Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Inspect the fuel quantity indication system for damage to the insulation of the wiring within the fuel tanks. Damage is defined as corrosion (indicated by a dark stain), cuts, or nicks | At whichever of the following that occurs first: —Within the next 200 hours time-in-service (TIS) after June 23, 2000 (the effective date of this AD); or —On or before August 21, 2000 (60 days after the effective date of this AD) | Accomplish these actions in accordance with one of the following: —British Aerospace Jetstream Alert Service Bulletin 28-A-JA990841, Original Issue: September 8, 1999; or —British Aerospace Jetstream Alert Service Bulletin 28-A-JA990841, Original Issue: September 8, 1999; Revision No. 1: November 12, 1999. |
| Replace or repair any damaged wiring | Prior to further flight after the inspection required by this AD | Accomplish in accordance with one of the previously referenced service bulletins. |
