AD 2004-05-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Detachment of the control rod to the elevator servo-tab system, causing elevator servo-tab flutter on airplanes with turbine engines installed.
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Required Actions
Install a new supplemental type certificate (STC) for an elevator servo-tab with a redundant control linkage. Prohibit operation of affected airplanes unless the new STC is installed.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. (formerly deHavilland Inc.) Model Otter DHC-3 airplanes with turbine engines installed per one of three specified supplemental type certificates (STCs).
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