AD 2006-25-17

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2006-25-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25723
FR Citation
71 FR 75409

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-400 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of incidents of airspeed mismatch between the pilot, co-pilot, and standby airspeed indications caused by contamination in the pitot static system.

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Required Actions

Clean the drain holes of all the pitot static probes within 30 days after the effective date, and repeat every 70 flight hours. Inspect the drain holes for blockages after cleaning before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date, with repetitive actions every 70 flight hours.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 airplanes, certificated in any category; serial numbers 4001 and 4003 and subsequent.

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