AD 89-23-15

final rule

BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-23-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
89-NM-80-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Problem area Propeller

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-101 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-102 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-103 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-106 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Unwanted propeller feathering due to inadvertent activation of the alternate feather switches.

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Required Actions

Modify the alternate feather system in accordance with Service Bulletin No. 8-61-10, Revision A. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment may be used if approved by the FAA. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.

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Compliance Time

within the next 400 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 91

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Federal Register Abstract

Feathering System

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AD Number:
89-23-15
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-NM-80-AD
Subject Heading:
BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Feathering System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/11/1989
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 89-23-15
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   89-NM-80-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6384

AD NUMBER:   89-23-15

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 11, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-23-15 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39- 6384. Docket No. 89-NM-80-AD.

Applicability: Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 91, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 400 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent unwanted propeller feathering due to inadvertent activation of the alternate feather switches, accomplish the following:

A. Modify the alternate feather system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing of Canada, Ltd., de Havilland Division, Service Bulletin No. 8-61-10, Revision A, dated August 5, 1988.

B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time 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.

C. 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 documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing of Canada, Ltd., de Havilland Division, Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or New York Aircraft Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581.

This amendment (39-6384, AD 89-23-15) becomes effective on December 11, 1989.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-NM-80-AD
Subject Heading:
BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Feathering System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/11/1989
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: 89-23-15
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-NM-80-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6384

AD NUMBER:   89-23-15

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 11, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-23-15 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39- 6384. Docket No. 89-NM-80-AD.

Applicability: Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 91, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 400 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent unwanted propeller feathering due to inadvertent activation of the alternate feather switches, accomplish the following:

A. Modify the alternate feather system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing of Canada, Ltd., de Havilland Division, Service Bulletin No. 8-61-10, Revision A, dated August 5, 1988.

B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time 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.

C. 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 documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing of Canada, Ltd., de Havilland Division, Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or New York Aircraft Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York 11581.

This amendment (39-6384, AD 89-23-15) becomes effective on December 11, 1989.

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