AD 2004-03-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-03-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-154-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 6139

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-102 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Damage to rear spar fittings between the flex shaft of the flap secondary drive and the wing-to-fuselage structure, which could lead to failure and loss of the wing.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections for discrepancies of the rear spar fittings. Take corrective action if discrepancies are found. Optionally, install a modification to the flex shaft to terminate repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes.

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