AD 2001-13-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland | Temporary Revision TR AWL 2-15 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in certain principal structural elements could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplanes.
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Required Actions
Revise the Bombardier maintenance program to incorporate repetitive inspections for fatigue cracking, as specified in the listed Temporary Revisions (TRs). Perform threshold inspections based on flight cycle accumulation, and repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 10,000 flight cycles. Repair or replace any detected cracks before further flight, per an approved method.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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