AD 2005-10-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A single malfunction of the torque tube could result in both flight control columns being supported by only one self-aligning bearing, potentially causing the torque tube to foul against the underfloor control cables and reduce controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Install control column torque tube catchers on the control columns of the flight controls by incorporating Modsum 8Q101338 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-90, dated October 28, 2003.
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Compliance Time
Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 584 inclusive; certificated in any category.
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