AD 2002-16-10

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

AD Number
2002-16-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-307-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 54336

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the airstair (main passenger) door to open after a landing, which could result in a blocked escape route during an emergency evacuation.

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Required Actions

Modify the airstair door as specified in the referenced service bulletin.

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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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