AD 2010-13-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage to the nose landing gear (NLG) trailing arm pivot pin retention bolt (part number NAS6204-13D) due to repeated contact with towing devices, leading to pivot pin migration and potential tire rupture or loss of directional control.
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Required Actions
Modify the NLG trailing arm by incorporating Bombardier Modification Summary 4-113599, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-65, Revision A, dated March 2, 2009. Alternatively, the modification can be done using Service Bulletin 84-32-65, dated December 17, 2008, if completed before the effective date of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 2,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 series airplanes, serial numbers 4001, 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4238 inclusive.
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