AD 2004-05-13

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-401 and -402 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-05-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2004-NM-11-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 11290

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the lower fuselage skin due to fatigue damage in the vicinity of the Number 2 VHF antenna, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct a records review to determine the repair/modification status of the airplane. Perform follow-on and corrective actions as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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