AD 2005-16-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-7-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-7-100, DHC-7-101, DHC-7-102, and DHC-7-103 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Score marks may have been accidentally inscribed around the edge of the lower wing skin doublers during manufacture, which could lead to fatigue cracks and structural failure of the wing.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new life limits for the lower wing skins by including Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 5-103, dated March 26, 2004, into the AWL section. After incorporation, the TR may be removed from the AWL section.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-7-100, DHC-7-101, DHC-7-102, and DHC-7-103 airplanes, serial numbers 3 through 10 inclusive, 12 through 14 inclusive, and 16 through 27 inclusive; certificated in any category.
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