AD 2007-12-03

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

AD Number
2007-12-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27755
FR Citation
72 FR 30968

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Reports of fluid loss in the No. 2 hydraulic system, causing the power transfer unit to overspeed and increasing the fluid flow within the No. 1 hydraulic system.

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Required Actions

Revise the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual to include procedures for pulling the 'HYD PWR XFER' circuit breaker in the event of the loss of all hydraulic fluid in the No. 1 or No. 2 hydraulic system.

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Compliance Time

Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD.

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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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