AD 2004-03-14 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-106 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-202 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-315 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the rear spar fittings between the flex shaft of the flap secondary drive and the wing-to-fuselage structure could result in loss of the wing.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections for discrepancies of the rear spar fittings and perform corrective action if necessary. The actions must be done per approved service information, including an optional modification of the flex shaft installation to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Effective May 26, 2004.
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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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