AD 2004-13-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-301, -311, and -315 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-13-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-297-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 38812

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-301 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-301, -311, and -315 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

An incorrect angle of attack (AOA) indication to the stall warning system in flight, which could result in an inadvertent stall and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the right and left AOA sensor vanes to determine whether modification (MOD) 'J' has been incorporated. If not, perform a movement test of the AOA sensor vane. If the movement test result is 110 grams or more, replace the sensor vane with a reworked MOD 'J' sensor vane according to specified timelines. No person may install a sensor vane, part number 861CAB, unless MOD 'J' has been incorporated.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,000 flight hours or 18 months after the effective date, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-301, -311, and -315 airplanes, serial numbers 100 through 583, inclusive; certificated in any category.

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