AD 89-20-08
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
The wardrobe door may become unlatched, allowing contents to shift into the path of the flight crew door and hinder emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Install a placard on the wardrobe door within 15 days stating 'THIS WARDROBE IS RESTRICTED FOR USE AS A COAT/GARMENT RACK.' Modify the wardrobe door latch and strikers within 60 days per Service Bulletin 8-25-35, Rev B. An alternate means of compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD for placard installation and within 60 days after the effective date of this AD for latch modification.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106 airplanes, serial numbers 3 through 106 inclusive, equipped with wardrobe assembly 82520145.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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