AD 2016-13-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the left and right main landing gear (MLG) retract actuator rod ends, which could lead to MLG collapse.
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Required Actions
Inspect to determine if certain left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends are installed. Perform repetitive liquid penetrant inspections (LPIs) of affected left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends. Replace cracked MLG retract actuator rod ends if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes with certain left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends (P/N P3A2750 and P3A2750-1).
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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