AD 53-07-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft

AD Number
53-07-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Mk.I Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Mk.II Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Mk.III Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

The elevator outboard hinge may become loose in its attachments to the horizontal stabilizer rib due to rivet holes becoming enlarged, allowing the fitting to 'work'.

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Required Actions

Inspect the elevator outboard hinges at 50-hour intervals. Repair scheme includes removing tailcone, elevator, and hinges; drilling out rivets; replacing hinge plates and angles with specified parts; and reassembling components. The repair is not mandatory until a defect appears.

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Compliance Time

Compliance required as indicated.

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Affected Aircraft

Viking Air Limited Model DHC-2 Mk.I, DHC-2 Mk.II, DHC-2 Mk.III, serial numbers 1 to 483 inclusive.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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