AD 2004-14-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-14-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-234-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 41410

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-400 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the main landing gear (MLG) downlock proximity sensors on the same MLG at the same time, which could result in the MLG's failure to extend during landing, and cause injury to flightcrew and passengers.

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Required Actions

Replace the left-hand and right-hand MLG downlock proximity sensors with new, improved sensors having new part numbers, per Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-09, Revision A. Remove the AFM revision required by paragraph (a) of this AD once the sensors have been replaced.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 airplanes, serial numbers 4001 through 4055 inclusive; certificated in any category.

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