AD 80-13-11 R2
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-1 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-100 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-200 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-6-300 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-6 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the elevator, flap and aileron control rods could lead to possible loss of control.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect tube ends of rod assemblies using dye penetrant method with ten power glass. Install sleeves on rods if no cracks found. Replace cracked rods before further flight with serviceable or new parts as specified.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours in service or 30 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Viking Air Limited DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, DHC-6-300 models, serial numbers 1 thru 685 and subsequent, with specific part numbers as per Service Bulletin 6/390.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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