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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Federal Register Abstract
Wardrobe Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-20-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-20-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-69-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes Subject: Wardrobe Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/30/1989 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: DHC-8-101 | DHC-8-102 | DHC-8-103 | DHC-8-106 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-20-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-69-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6333 AD NUMBER: 89-20-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 30, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-20-08 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39- 6333. (Docket No. 89-NM-69-AD) Applicability: Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 3 through 106 inclusive, equipped with wardrobe assembly 82520145, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the wardrobe door from becoming unlatched and allowing the shifting of the contents into the path of the flight crew door, thereby hindering emergency evacuation, accomplish the following: A. Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, install a placard on the wardrobe door, stating the following: "THIS WARDROBE IS RESTRICTED FOR USE AS A COAT/GARMENT RACK." B. Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the wardrobe door latch and strikers, in accordance with Boeing of Canada, Ltd, de Havilland Division, Service Bulletin No. 8-25-35, Revision "B," dated January 27, 1989. Once this modification is accomplished, the placard required by paragraph A., above, may be removed. C. 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. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of 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 Boeing of Canada, Ltd., de Havilland Division, Garrett Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This amendment (39-6333, AD 89-20-08) becomes effective on October 30, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-20-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-20-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-69-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes Subject: Wardrobe Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/30/1989 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: DHC-8-101 | DHC-8-102 | DHC-8-103 | DHC-8-106 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: 89-20-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-69-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6333 AD NUMBER: 89-20-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 30, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-20-08 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39- 6333. (Docket No. 89-NM-69-AD) Applicability: Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 3 through 106 inclusive, equipped with wardrobe assembly 82520145, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the wardrobe door from becoming unlatched and allowing the shifting of the contents into the path of the flight crew door, thereby hindering emergency evacuation, accomplish the following: A. Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, install a placard on the wardrobe door, stating the following: "THIS WARDROBE IS RESTRICTED FOR USE AS A COAT/GARMENT RACK." B. Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the wardrobe door latch and strikers, in accordance with Boeing of Canada, Ltd, de Havilland Division, Service Bulletin No. 8-25-35, Revision "B," dated January 27, 1989. Once this modification is accomplished, the placard required by paragraph A., above, may be removed. C. 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. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of 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 Boeing of Canada, Ltd., de Havilland Division, Garrett Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This amendment (39-6333, AD 89-20-08) becomes effective on October 30, 1989. FOOTER:
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