AD 2016-22-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Dormant failure of the propeller overspeed governor, which may lead to a loss of propeller overspeed protection and result in high propeller drag in flight.
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Required Actions
Revise the maintenance program or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate an operational check of the propeller overspeed governor, CMR task number 612000-109, to be performed every 200 flight hours, using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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