AD 76-07-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-1 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-100 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-200 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-300 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Water has been inadvertently entering the water compartments of Canadian Aircraft Products float models 12000, 12000A, or 12000B modified for water bombing operations, exceeding the maximum allowable gross weight with passengers on board.
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Required Actions
Install a placard reading 'Aircraft Restricted to One Crew Member and Cargo (water) Only in Floats' on the dashboard. Remove the restriction only through an acceptable modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
prior to next flight
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model DHC-6 aircraft fitted with Canadian Aircraft Products float models 12000, 12000A, or 12000B modified for water bombing operations per Field Aviation Company, Ltd. Drawing Number 84193.
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