AD 72-10-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation de Havilland Model DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the upper arm of the rudder control pedal reversal lever, P/N 4CF.767A, could result in failure of the rudder control system.
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Required Actions
Inspect the upper arm of the rudder control pedal reversal lever using dye penetrant method per Hawker Siddeley Technical News Sheet CT(104) No. 219. If cracks are found, replace the lever with a new part of P/N 4CF.767A. If marks or damage are found, blend out marks, apply selenious acid treatment or equivalent, repaint, and continue inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 2,200 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,400 hours' time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model DH-104 'Dove' airplanes including Series 1A, 2A, 5A, and others as listed.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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