AD 72-16-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd de Havilland "Dove" Model DH-104 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the wing fuselage attachment due to chrome plating in the bore of the wing main spar lower pick-up fittings, corrosion, surface roughness, signs of fretting, or cracks.
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Required Actions
Inspect the bore of the wing main spar lower pick-up fittings for chrome plating and replace affected fittings if found. Inspect for corrosion, surface roughness, and fretting on fittings and bolts. Inspect bores for cracks using eddy current equipment meeting specified sensitivity. Apply corrosion protection during reassembly and incorporate Modification 686 bolts and shims. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding six years or 4,500 hours as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland 'Dove' Model DH-104 airplanes not modified with Supplemental Type Certificate SA 1747WE
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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