AD 85-14-52

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8-101 Airplanes

AD Number
85-14-52
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-101 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8-101 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Flap drive power unit malfunctions could lead to flap position discrepancies or failure during flight.

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Required Actions

Incorporate four specific limitations into the AFM, including VFE speed restriction and flap monitoring requirements. Replace flap drive power units with modified units per DHC Service Bulletin 8-27-6 within two weeks after December 31, 1985.

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Compliance Time

prior to further flight and within two weeks after the effective date of this amendment

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Affected Aircraft

DeHavilland Model DHC-8-101 airplanes equipped with Sunstrand Part Number 734177A or 734177B, Serial Numbers 101, 103-105 inclusive, and 107-110 inclusive.

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