AD 2001-26-23

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

AD Number
2001-26-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-241-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 495

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Understrength observer's seat latch assembly could cause the observer's seat to separate from its attachment points in the event of an accident or emergency landing.

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Required Actions

Replace the observer's seat latch assembly with a new, improved seat latch assembly.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes.

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