Business · 22/08/1996

Jetstream Aircraft Limited Issues Airworthiness Directive for HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) requiring the inspection and replacement of nose landing gear (NLG) top cap assembly securing bolts on Jetstream Aircraft Limited (JAL) HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Model 3101 airplanes, as well as those with the NLG top cap assembly modified in accordance with AD 87-07-01, to prevent failure of the NLG caused by cracked or loose securing bolts.