AD 2009-06-21

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 Airplanes, and Model DHC-8-200, -300, and -400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2009-06-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1361
FR Citation
74 FR 12245

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-102 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 Airplanes, and Model DHC-8-200, -300, and -400 Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 Airplanes, and Model DHC-8-200, -300, and -400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

An incorrectly assembled fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device, where a pulley and plastic spacer were inadvertently interchanged during production, resulting in the spoiler cable sliding on the spacer rather than the pulley as designed.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device for correct assembly. If necessary, inspect components for wear and damage, replace worn or damaged components, and correctly re-assemble the sensing device.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD for specific aircraft models.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -315 series airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 644 inclusive, and Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 series airplanes, serial numbers 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4164 inclusive.

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