AD 2015-20-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AD Number
2015-20-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0684
FR Citation
80 FR 60284

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-7-1 and DHC-7-100 Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
aircraft Viking Various Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracks discovered in the outboard nacelles upper longeron channels and angles, which could lead to the loss of stiffness in the forward engine mount and possible catastrophic failure.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection for cracking in the outboard nacelles upper longeron channels and angles, in accordance with Viking Air Limited Service Bulletin V7-54-02, Revision NC. Repair any cracking found before further flight using an approved method.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC-7-1 and DHC-7-100 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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