AD 88-24-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-101 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-106 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Deformation or jamming of the elevator control system due to incorrectly installed elevator control quadrant levers (Item 160/Part Numbers 82710146-101 and 82710146-102) where the curved portion of the levers does not point forward.
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Required Actions
Inspect elevator control quadrant levers for correct installation ensuring curved portions point forward. If either lever curves rearward, inspect associated push rods for bending or binding, replace incorrectly installed levers and damaged push rods prior to further flight. Submit alternate compliance requests through an FAA PMI to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 126, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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