AD 53-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Loss of seals in the flap hydraulic hand pump No. 430RDH
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Required Actions
Incorporate modification No. 2/926 on production aircraft and aircraft in service as soon as possible but not later than the next 100 hours.
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Compliance Time
not later than the next 100 hours
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft, Serial Numbers 1 to 451 Inclusive
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Federal Register Abstract
Hydraulic Hand Pump Seals
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft Subject: Hydraulic Hand Pump Seals Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-2 Mk.I | DHC-2 Mk.II | DHC-2 Mk.III Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 53-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-12-02 de HAVILLAND: Applies to Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft, Serial Numbers 1 to 451 Inclusive. Compliance required as indicated. Cases have been reported of loss of seals in the flap hydraulic hand pump No. 430RDH. To prevent the above condition a modification (No. 2/926) was incorporated on production aircraft and should be incorporated on aircraft in service as soon as possible but not later than the next 100 hours. The FAA concurs in this mandatory action by the Canadian Department of Transport. (de Havilland Technical News Sheet, Series B, No. 63 dated March 19, 1953, available from de Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, covers this same subject and describes method of repair.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_53-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 53-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft Subject: Hydraulic Hand Pump Seals Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-2 Mk.I | DHC-2 Mk.II | DHC-2 Mk.III Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 53-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 53-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 53-12-02 de HAVILLAND: Applies to Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft, Serial Numbers 1 to 451 Inclusive. Compliance required as indicated. Cases have been reported of loss of seals in the flap hydraulic hand pump No. 430RDH. To prevent the above condition a modification (No. 2/926) was incorporated on production aircraft and should be incorporated on aircraft in service as soon as possible but not later than the next 100 hours. The FAA concurs in this mandatory action by the Canadian Department of Transport. (de Havilland Technical News Sheet, Series B, No. 63 dated March 19, 1953, available from de Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, covers this same subject and describes method of repair.) FOOTER:
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