AD 2008-13-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-400 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Several production aircraft have been found with the elevator overload bungees installed in reverse orientation: i.e., larger end outboard rather than inboard. This could adversely affect the pitch control of the aircraft if a bungee became disconnected at the inboard side.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect both left and right elevator overload bungees to determine correct installation. Reinstall if necessary. Attach labels to show correct orientation. Re-identify part numbers on the identification plates.
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Compliance Time
Within 5,000 flight hours 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; having serial numbers 4003 and subsequent.
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