AD 2003-25-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 Airplanes

AD Number
2003-25-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-78-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 70434

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-400 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the forward engine mount, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the nacelle and engine support structure.

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Required Actions

Within 100 flight cycles after the effective date, inspect the forward engine mount assemblies on the left and right engine nacelles for pre-production assemblies. If pre-production assemblies are found, perform follow-on corrective actions, including detailed inspections for cracking and rework or replacement if necessary. Any replacement due to cracking must be done before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 flight cycles after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes; serial numbers 4005, 4006, 4008 through 4016 inclusive, 4018 through 4051 inclusive, and 4053; certificated in any category.

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