AD 2010-14-11

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

AD Number
2010-14-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0229
FR Citation
75 FR 39787

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Certain main landing gear components have experienced premature failure during certification testing. Failure of these components could adversely affect the structural integrity of the main landing gear.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. Replace the upper bearing on certain airplanes. Replace certain rod ends.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, having serial numbers 4001, 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4227 inclusive.

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