AD 75-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-1 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-100 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-200 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-300 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the right hand aileron control cable through contact with DC electrical power cable coded 2P66A8.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date, alter the attachment of terminal block TB-17 and route the cable harness to terminal blocks TB-17 and TB-18 per de Havilland Service Bulletin No. 6/304, Revision B, dated June 28, 1974, or an approved equivalent. Compliance time may be increased upon request with substantiating data through an FAA inspector.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this A.D.
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft, Serial Nos. 1 through 135 inclusive.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aileron Control Cable
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft Subject: Aileron Control Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/07/1975 Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-6-1 | DHC-6-100 | DHC-6-200 | DHC-6-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2149 AD NUMBER: 75-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 7, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-08-02 DE HAVILLAND: Amendment 39-2149. Applies to de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft, Serial Nos. 1 through 135 inclusive. Compliance required as indicated. To preclude the hazard created by the failure of the right hand aileron control cable through contact with DC electrical power cable coded 2P66A8, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this A.D., alter the attachment of terminal block TB-17 and the routing of the cable harness to terminal block TB-17 and TB-18 in accordance with de Havilland Service Bulletin No. 6/304, Revision B, dated June 28, 1974, or equivalent alteration approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (b) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA inspector, the compliance time specified in this A.D. may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective April 7, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft Subject: Aileron Control Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/07/1975 Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-6-1 | DHC-6-100 | DHC-6-200 | DHC-6-300 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: 75-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2149 AD NUMBER: 75-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 7, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-08-02 DE HAVILLAND: Amendment 39-2149. Applies to de Havilland Model DHC- 6 Series Twin Otter Aircraft, Serial Nos. 1 through 135 inclusive. Compliance required as indicated. To preclude the hazard created by the failure of the right hand aileron control cable through contact with DC electrical power cable coded 2P66A8, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this A.D., alter the attachment of terminal block TB-17 and the routing of the cable harness to terminal block TB-17 and TB-18 in accordance with de Havilland Service Bulletin No. 6/304, Revision B, dated June 28, 1974, or equivalent alteration approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. (b) Upon request with substantiating data submitted through an FAA inspector, the compliance time specified in this A.D. may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region. This amendment is effective April 7, 1975. FOOTER:
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