AD 2011-18-17

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

AD Number
2011-18-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0381
FR Citation
76 FR 56277

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

Failures of the main landing gear (MLG) stabilizer extension springs may cause the MLG to not lock in the down-lock position, leading to the collapse of the main landing gear.

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Required Actions

Within 30 days after the effective date, revise the maintenance program by incorporating Task 320100-213 as specified in Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) MRB-45, dated October 6, 2009.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001, 4003 and subsequent.

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