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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Federal Register Abstract
Water Leakage-float Models
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-07-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-07-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Aircraft Subject: Water Leakage-float Models Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/12/1976 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Model: DHC-6-1 | DHC-6-100 | DHC-6-200 | DHC-6-300 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-07-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2571 AD NUMBER: 76-07-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 12, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-07-08 DEHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-2571. Applies to all DHC-6 aircraft fitted with Canadian Aircraft Products float models 12000, 12000A or 12000B modified for water bombing operation in accordance with Field Aviation Company, Ltd. Drawing Number 84193. It has been found that water has been inadvertently entering the water compartments of the aforementioned CAP float models and creating a hazardous condition by exceeding the maximum allowable gross weight with passengers on board. Compliance required prior to next flight. All aircraft affected by this Airworthiness Directive are no longer eligible for the carriage of passengers or cargo. Post on the dashboard in full view of the pilot a placard reading "Aircraft Restricted to One Crew Member and Cargo (water) Only in Floats." The restriction imposed by this Airworthiness Directive may be removed by the incorporation of an acceptable modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective April 12, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-07-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-07-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Aircraft Subject: Water Leakage-float Models Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/12/1976 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: 76-07-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2571 AD NUMBER: 76-07-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 12, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-07-08 DEHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-2571. Applies to all DHC-6 aircraft fitted with Canadian Aircraft Products float models 12000, 12000A or 12000B modified for water bombing operation in accordance with Field Aviation Company, Ltd. Drawing Number 84193. It has been found that water has been inadvertently entering the water compartments of the aforementioned CAP float models and creating a hazardous condition by exceeding the maximum allowable gross weight with passengers on board. Compliance required prior to next flight. All aircraft affected by this Airworthiness Directive are no longer eligible for the carriage of passengers or cargo. Post on the dashboard in full view of the pilot a placard reading "Aircraft Restricted to One Crew Member and Cargo (water) Only in Floats." The restriction imposed by this Airworthiness Directive may be removed by the incorporation of an acceptable modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. This amendment is effective April 12, 1976. FOOTER:
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