AD 2006-17-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, DHC-8-300, and DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect rivets having lower than required strength were installed on the control column torque tube during production, which could cause shear failure of rivets, unexpected decoupling of the elevators, large unwanted deflection of the free elevator, and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the left and right control column torque tube assemblies to determine the type of rivets installed. Replace any incorrect or indeterminate type rivets with the correct type rivets.
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Compliance Time
Within 5,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, or before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, DHC-8-314, DHC-8-315, DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 airplanes, with specific serial number ranges.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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