AD 2000-11-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-100 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of bonded skin panels due to undetected damage, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Aircraft Log Book to correct the Production Modification List; perform an inspection to determine which bonded skin panels require Bonding Integrity Inspections (BII); revise the Airworthiness Limitations List to include BII requirements; perform initial and repetitive ultrasonic bond inspections to detect disbonding of skin panels; and repair any detected disbonding prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date for log book and inspection revisions; initial ultrasonic inspection within 12 months of the effective date for applicable airplanes.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-100 and -300 series airplanes, serial numbers 215 through 341 inclusive, certificated in any category.
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