AD 2001-06-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-06-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-15-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 17506

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-100 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fracture of the endcap of the main landing gear selector valve, leading to external leaks of hydraulic oil and potential collapse of the main landing gear.

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Required Actions

Inspect the endcaps of the main landing gear selector valve for hydraulic oil leaks within 100 flight cycles after the effective date. If leaks are detected, replace the leaking endcaps or the entire selector valve before further flight. Within 12 months of the effective date, replace certain selector valves to terminate repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 flight cycles for initial inspection, and within 12 months for final replacement actions.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 182 inclusive, and 184 through 531 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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