AD 2006-12-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315 Airplanes; Equipped With Certain Cockpit Door Installations |
Unsafe Condition
During structural testing of the cockpit door, the lower hinge block rotated and caused the mating hinge pin to disengage, resulting in excessive door deflection. This could lead to failure of the door attachment, uncontrolled release of the cockpit door under certain fuselage decompression conditions, and possible damage to the aircraft structure.
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Required Actions
Within 24 months after the effective date, modify the cockpit door from a single-point attachment to a two-point attachment in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin. Prior to or concurrently with the modification, perform the applicable actions specified in Table 3 of the AD according to an approved method.
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Compliance Time
Within 24 months after the effective date of the AD
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315 airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 557 inclusive, equipped with cockpit door installation part numbers (P/Ns) identified in Table 1 of the AD.
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