AD 2023-22-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier | Inc | Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the engine mount pickup fittings can result in failure of the fitting, leading to a loose connection of the engine mount ring and consequent reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
A one-time inspection of the affected parts for cracking, deformation, corrosion, fretting or wear, paint or surface coating damage, and loose, missing, or broken fasteners, and applicable corrective actions. The corrective actions include replacing any loose, missing, or broken fastener; and replacing any cracked or deformed engine mount pickup fitting with a new or serviceable part. Reporting the inspection results to Viking.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
All Viking Air Limited (type certificate previously held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Model DHC-3 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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