AD 75-24-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited Hawker Siddeley DH-104 "Dove" Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Spanwise cracks in the upper and lower wing main spar joint could result in failure of the joint.
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Required Actions
Inspect the upper and lower wing main spar joints for cracks using X-ray technique specified in Appendix I, Issue 2 of Hawker Siddeley T.N.S. No. 134, Issue 5, or FAA-approved equivalent. If cracks are found, modify the joint according to Appendix 2 of the same Technical News Sheet or FAA-approved equivalent before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley DH-104 'Dove' airplanes, Serial Numbers 04465 and below certificated in all categories, except those that incorporate 'Dove' Modification 870
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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