AD 00-6616
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Models DHC-6-1, DHC-6- 100, DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
In-flight incidents and an accident occurred in icing conditions where the airframe pneumatic deicing boots were not activated, leading to reduced controllability due to ice accumulation.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include requirements for activation of the airframe pneumatic deicing boots at the first signs of ice accumulation.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. Models DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 airplanes equipped with pneumatic deicing boots.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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