AD 86-05-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-101 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8-101 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The elevator and spring tab may not maintain structural integrity due to insufficient mass balance weights on the elevator and spring tab assembly.
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the elevator mass balance weights according to Service Bulletin A8-55-4 for serial numbers 1-14, and incorporate Modification 8/0468 with Service Bulletin A8-55-3 for serial numbers 15-24. Remove Airplane Flight Manual limitations after modification for serial numbers 15-24.
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Compliance Time
within the next 200 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first
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Affected Aircraft
DeHavilland Model DHC-8-101 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 24
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator and Spring Tab
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8-101 Airplanes Subject: Elevator and Spring Tab Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/24/1986 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: DHC-8-101 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5247 AD NUMBER: 86-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8-101 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 24, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-05-03 DeHAVILLAND AIRCRAFT OF CANADA, LTD.: Amendment 39-5247. Applies to Model DHC-8-101 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 24, certificated in any category. To assure structural integrity of the elevator and spring tab, accomplish the following within the next 200 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first, unless already accomplished: A. For airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 14, accomplish Modification No. 8/0478 to the elevator mass balance weights as described in deHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Service Bulletin No. A8-55-4, dated January 15, 1986. B. For airplanes, serial numbers 15 through 24, the limitation imposed by telegraphic AD T85-26-52, issued January 3, 1986, may be removed from the Airplane Flight Manual when Modification No. 8/0468 to the spring tab and elevator mass balance weights, as described in deHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Service Bulletin No. A8-55-3, dated January 3, 1986, has been incorporated. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to deHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Garrett Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This supersedes telegraphic AD T85-26-52, dated January 3, 1986. This amendment becomes effective March 24, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-05-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-05-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8-101 Airplanes Subject: Elevator and Spring Tab Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/24/1986 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: DHC-8-101 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large 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: 86-05-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5247 AD NUMBER: 86-05-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8-101 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 24, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-05-03 DeHAVILLAND AIRCRAFT OF CANADA, LTD.: Amendment 39-5247. Applies to Model DHC-8-101 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 24, certificated in any category. To assure structural integrity of the elevator and spring tab, accomplish the following within the next 200 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first, unless already accomplished: A. For airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 14, accomplish Modification No. 8/0478 to the elevator mass balance weights as described in deHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Service Bulletin No. A8-55-4, dated January 15, 1986. B. For airplanes, serial numbers 15 through 24, the limitation imposed by telegraphic AD T85-26-52, issued January 3, 1986, may be removed from the Airplane Flight Manual when Modification No. 8/0468 to the spring tab and elevator mass balance weights, as described in deHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Service Bulletin No. A8-55-3, dated January 3, 1986, has been incorporated. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to deHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Garrett Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This supersedes telegraphic AD T85-26-52, dated January 3, 1986. This amendment becomes effective March 24, 1986. FOOTER:
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