AD 2010-12-06

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2010-12-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-1223
FR Citation
75 FR 32263

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Valves manufactured with an incorrect wall thickness caused cracking, external weeping, and pressure loss, leading to a loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent loss of spoiler and/or rudder control.

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Required Actions

Inspect left-hand and right-hand spoiler unload and rudder shutoff valves for leaking and weeping. Replace discrepant valves with new or serviceable ones. Eventually replace all valves with a certain part number.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 series airplanes, serial numbers 4105 through 4179 inclusive.

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