AD 2013-22-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive wear found in the clevis (bolt) hole where the rod assembly attaches to the rudder/brake pedal bellcrank, due to prolonged fretting, could cause failure of the bellcrank on one side, with subsequent asymmetric braking and consequent runway excursion.
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Required Actions
Measure the bellcrank clevis holes, inspect for cracking of the bellcrank, and re-work the clevis holes with steel bushings, or replace the bellcrank.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 airplanes; and Model DHC-8-200, -300, and -400 series airplanes.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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