AD 90-02-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-101 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-106 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-202 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-315 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-400 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-401 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-402 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of the flap track No. 5 fail safe straps.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual inspection for cracks in the flap track No. 5 fail safe straps per Service Bulletin 8-57-10. Modify strap holes if no cracks are found; replace with new straps if cracks are found before further flight. Allow alternate compliance with FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within 500 hours time-in-service or 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
Model DHC-8 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 119
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Federal Register Abstract
Flap Track
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-178 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes Subject: Flap Track Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 01/08/1990 Effective Date: 02/09/1990 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: DHC-8-101 | DHC-8-102 | DHC-8-103 | DHC-8-106 | DHC-8-201 | DHC-8-202 | DHC-8-301 | DHC-8-311 | DHC-...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-750: East Certification Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-178 AMENDMENT: 39-6438 AD NUMBER: 90-02-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 9, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-02-03 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39-6438. Docket No. 89-NM-178-AD. Applicability: Model DHC-8 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 119, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 500 hours time-in-service or 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless previously accomplished. To prevent fatigue failure of the flap track No. 5 fail safe straps, accomplish the following: A. Perform a visual inspection for cracks in the flap track No. 5 fail safe straps, in accordance with de Havilland Service Bulletin No. 8-57-10, dated March 31, 1989. If no cracks are found, modify strap holes in accordance with the service bulletin. If cracks are found, replace prior to further flight with a new fail safe strap, in accordance with the service bulletin. 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, ANE-170, 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. 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 at the FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This amendment (39-6438, AD 90-02-03) becomes effective on February 9, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-178 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes Subject: Flap Track Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 01/08/1990 Effective Date: 02/09/1990 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: DHC-8-101 | DHC-8-102 | DHC-8-103 | DHC-8-106 | DHC-8-201 | DHC-8-202 | DHC-8-301 | DHC-8-311 | DHC-...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-750: East Certification Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-178 AMENDMENT: 39-6438 AD NUMBER: 90-02-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Of Canada, Ltd., De Havilland Division Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 9, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-02-03 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39-6438. Docket No. 89-NM-178-AD. Applicability: Model DHC-8 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 1 through 119, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 500 hours time-in-service or 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, unless previously accomplished. To prevent fatigue failure of the flap track No. 5 fail safe straps, accomplish the following: A. Perform a visual inspection for cracks in the flap track No. 5 fail safe straps, in accordance with de Havilland Service Bulletin No. 8-57-10, dated March 31, 1989. If no cracks are found, modify strap holes in accordance with the service bulletin. If cracks are found, replace prior to further flight with a new fail safe strap, in accordance with the service bulletin. 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, ANE-170, 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. 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 at the FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This amendment (39-6438, AD 90-02-03) becomes effective on February 9, 1990. FOOTER:
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