AD 2004-16-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-16-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-132-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 48135

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-400 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the ground spoilers to deploy on the ground, which could result in overrunning the end of the runway in the event of a rejected takeoff.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time inspection of the spoiler lift dump valves on the inboard and outboard spoilers to determine the serial number. Replace any spoiler lift dump valve with a serial number from 5164 through 5264 inclusive or 5267 through 5279 inclusive, unless the AFM revision is accomplished to defer replacement.

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Compliance Time

Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes; serial numbers 4005, 4006, 4008 through 4015 inclusive, and 4018 through 4052 inclusive; certificated in any category.

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