AD 2004-02-05

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

AD Number
2004-02-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-311-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 4454

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Loss of the autopilot or manual pitch trim, which may increase the workload of the flightcrew and, under certain conditions, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace certain flight guidance modules with improved modules. Replace certain flight control electronic control units with improved units.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes.

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