AD 69-08-12

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes

AD Number
69-08-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-6-1 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-6-100 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-6-200 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-6-300 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks or deformation in the elevator rudder pulley bracket assembly at F.S. 106, specifically at the forward flange on the top and bottom beams P/Ns C6FS1263-27 and -29 outboard of the outboard lightening hole.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the elevator rudder pulley bracket assembly for cracks or deformation. Replace cracked or deformed parts before further flight. Compliance times may be increased with FAA approval upon submission of substantiating data.

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Compliance Time

prior to the next flight and at daily intervals thereafter

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Affected Aircraft

de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes except those altered in accordance with Service Bulletin 6/181

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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