AD 76-07-08

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-6 Series Aircraft

AD Number
76-07-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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