AD 86-19-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-1 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-100 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-101 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-102 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-103 | Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Heat-damaged wing upper surface structure behind the engine and wet starts of the engine resulting in external combustion of fuel.
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Required Actions
Perform external and internal conductivity surveys and make repairs as necessary per Service Bulletin 7-57-25. Accomplish Modification 7/2414 with prior surveys and prior modifications 7/2377 and 7/2378 for serial numbers 1-27. Submit damage details and survey data to DeHavilland Aircraft Company.
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Compliance Time
Within three months after the effective date of this AD (September 26, 1986) for surveys and repairs; within 1 year after the effective date for Modification 7/2414.
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Affected Aircraft
DeHavilland Model DHC-7 series airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Structure
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-19-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-19-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes Subject: Wing Structure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/26/1986 Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-7-1 | DHC-7-100 | DHC-7-101 | DHC-7-102 | DHC-7-103 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-19-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5398 AD NUMBER: 86-19-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 26, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-19-04 DEHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-5398. Applies to all Model DHC-7 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To ensure detection of heat-damaged wing upper surface structure behind the engine, and protection against wet starts of the engine resulting in external combustion of fuel, accomplish the following: A. Within three months after the effective date of this AD, perform an external conductivity survey and, as necessary, an internal conductivity survey, and make repairs as necessary, of the upper wing skin behind each engine nacelle, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of DeHavilland Service Bulletin No. 7-57-25, Revision B, dated November 22, 1985. Details of any damage discovered and data obtained from conductivity surveys must be transmitted immediately to DeHavilland Aircraft Company of Canada for processing. B. For airplanes on which the mid fuel tank access cover located aft of an outboard nacelle has been replaced, within three months after the effective date of this AD, perform an internal conductivity survey of the wing structure in this area and make repairs, as necessary, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of DeHavilland Service Bulletin No. 7-57-25, Revision B, dated November 22, 1985. Following an internal conductivity survey, the removed fuel tank access covers must be inspected before replacement to ensure serviceability, and repaired, if necessary. Details of any damage discovered and data obtained from conductivity surveys must be transmitted immediately to DeHavilland Aircraft Company of Canada for processing. C. Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, accomplish DeHavilland Modification No. 7/2414 - "Wing-Upper Skin Structure - Special Inspection and Installation of Heat Shields," described in DeHavilland Service Bulletin No. 7-57-25. The external conductivity survey and, as necessary, the internal conductivity survey detailed in paragraph A., above, must be accomplished immediately prior to installation of Modification 7/2414. For airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 27, Modification Nos. 7/2377 and 7/2378 - "Fuel Tank Access Panel Replacement," described in DeHavilland Service Bulletin No. 7-57-17, must be accomplished prior to the incorporation of Modification No. 7/2414. D. An alternate means of compliance, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. E. 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 Company of Canada, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This Amendment becomes effective September 26, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-19-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-19-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes Subject: Wing Structure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/26/1986 Make: Viking Air Limited Model: DHC-7-1 | DHC-7-100 | DHC-7-101 | DHC-7-102 | DHC-7-103 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: 86-19-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5398 AD NUMBER: 86-19-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 26, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-19-04 DEHAVILLAND: Amendment 39-5398. Applies to all Model DHC-7 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To ensure detection of heat-damaged wing upper surface structure behind the engine, and protection against wet starts of the engine resulting in external combustion of fuel, accomplish the following: A. Within three months after the effective date of this AD, perform an external conductivity survey and, as necessary, an internal conductivity survey, and make repairs as necessary, of the upper wing skin behind each engine nacelle, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of DeHavilland Service Bulletin No. 7-57-25, Revision B, dated November 22, 1985. Details of any damage discovered and data obtained from conductivity surveys must be transmitted immediately to DeHavilland Aircraft Company of Canada for processing. B. For airplanes on which the mid fuel tank access cover located aft of an outboard nacelle has been replaced, within three months after the effective date of this AD, perform an internal conductivity survey of the wing structure in this area and make repairs, as necessary, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of DeHavilland Service Bulletin No. 7-57-25, Revision B, dated November 22, 1985. Following an internal conductivity survey, the removed fuel tank access covers must be inspected before replacement to ensure serviceability, and repaired, if necessary. Details of any damage discovered and data obtained from conductivity surveys must be transmitted immediately to DeHavilland Aircraft Company of Canada for processing. C. Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, accomplish DeHavilland Modification No. 7/2414 - "Wing-Upper Skin Structure - Special Inspection and Installation of Heat Shields," described in DeHavilland Service Bulletin No. 7-57-25. The external conductivity survey and, as necessary, the internal conductivity survey detailed in paragraph A., above, must be accomplished immediately prior to installation of Modification 7/2414. For airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 27, Modification Nos. 7/2377 and 7/2378 - "Fuel Tank Access Panel Replacement," described in DeHavilland Service Bulletin No. 7-57-17, must be accomplished prior to the incorporation of Modification No. 7/2414. D. An alternate means of compliance, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region. E. 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 Company of Canada, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This Amendment becomes effective September 26, 1986. FOOTER:
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