AD 87-02-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-02-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Fuel fire in the wing landing light bay due to fuel leakage from the external wing skin exposed after removing the canoe fairings of the left and right No. 4 flap track.

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Required Actions

Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date, remove the canoe fairings of the left and right No. 4 flap track and conduct a visual inspection per Service Bulletin 7-28-18. If fuel leakage evidence is found, perform an internal inspection, repair, and pressure test of the fuel tank. Within 200 hours time-in-service, install Modification 7/2518 per the same service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD and within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

De Havilland Model DHC-7 series airplanes, certificated in any category

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Federal Register Abstract

Wing Fuel Tank

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AD Number:
87-02-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wing Fuel Tank
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/30/1987
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 87-02-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5514

AD NUMBER:   87-02-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 30, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   87-02-03 THE DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT COMPANY OF CANADA, A DIVISION OF BOEING OF CANADA, LTD.: Amendment 39-5514. Applies to all Model DHC-7 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To preclude a fuel fire in the wing landing light bay, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, remove the canoe fairings of the left and right No. 4 flap track from the wing lower surface and conduct a visual inspection of the external wing skin exposed, in accordance with Paragraph 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of de Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada Service Bulletin 7- 28-18, dated May 16, 1986. If evidence of a fuel leakage is found, prior to further flight perform an internal inspection, repair, and pressure test of the fuel tank in accordance with Paragraph 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of that service bulletin.

B. Within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, install Modification 7/2518 in accordance with Paragraph 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of de Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada Service Bulletin 7-28-18, dated May 16, 1986.

C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England 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 the inspections and modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to The de Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada, a Division of Boeing of Canada, Ltd., Garrett Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. This information may be examined at 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 January 30, 1987.

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AD Number:
87-02-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wing Fuel Tank
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/30/1987
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: 87-02-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5514

AD NUMBER:   87-02-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 30, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   87-02-03 THE DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT COMPANY OF CANADA, A DIVISION OF BOEING OF CANADA, LTD.: Amendment 39-5514. Applies to all Model DHC-7 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To preclude a fuel fire in the wing landing light bay, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, remove the canoe fairings of the left and right No. 4 flap track from the wing lower surface and conduct a visual inspection of the external wing skin exposed, in accordance with Paragraph 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of de Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada Service Bulletin 7- 28-18, dated May 16, 1986. If evidence of a fuel leakage is found, prior to further flight perform an internal inspection, repair, and pressure test of the fuel tank in accordance with Paragraph 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of that service bulletin.

B. Within 200 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, install Modification 7/2518 in accordance with Paragraph 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of de Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada Service Bulletin 7-28-18, dated May 16, 1986.

C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England 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 the inspections and modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to The de Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada, a Division of Boeing of Canada, Ltd., Garrett Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. This information may be examined at 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 January 30, 1987.

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