AD 88-09-05 R1

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

AD Number
88-09-05 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
95-NM-266-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-101 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-102 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-103 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-106 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-201 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-202 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-301 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-311 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-315 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Inadvertent opening of the airstair door and consequent depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the labels marking the location and means of opening the lavatory in accordance with de Havilland Service Bulletin 8-11-14, Revision A, B, or C. An alternative method of compliance may be approved by the FAA if submitted through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after June 10, 1988

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Affected Aircraft

DeHavilland Model DHC-8 series airplanes, serial numbers 3 through 79 inclusive, on which Modification 8/0757 has not been installed.

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