AD 2019-24-12

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AD Number
2019-24-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0675
FR Citation
84 FR 71785

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
aircraft de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-401 and - 402 Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

non-conforming keel tension fittings and stringer end fittings, which could lead to premature cracking and corrosion in several locations and compromise the structural integrity of the fuselage joints.

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Required Actions

a detailed visual inspection of stringer end fittings and keel fittings for loose or working fasteners, signs of wear, and corrosion, and repair if necessary; and a general visual inspection of the keel tension fitting and stringer end fittings, as applicable, and repairs and replacement of the keel and stringer end fittings if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes.

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