AD 2003-25-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the engine rear mount struts on the left and right engine nacelles, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the nacelle and engine support structure.
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Required Actions
Within 1,000 flight hours since installation of any new or reworked rear mount strut, or within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later, perform a detailed inspection for cracking of each rear mount strut in the left and right engine nacelles. If a crack is found, replace the strut with a new, improved strut before further flight and repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 50 flight hours for that nacelle only. If no crack is found, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 250 flight hours until the optional terminating action is accomplished.
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Compliance Time
Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD or within 1,000 flight hours since installation of any new or reworked rear mount strut, whichever is later.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes; serial numbers 003 through 509 inclusive; certificated in any category.
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