AD 92-20-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes

AD Number
92-20-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
92-NM-55-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-1 Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-100 Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-101 Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-102 Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-103 Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion on main landing gear emergency down release cables could result in failure of the cables, preventing the landing gear from being lowered, leading to a gear-up landing.

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Required Actions

Within 30 days after the effective date, perform a detailed inspection of the MLG emergency down release cables for corrosion per Alert Service Bulletin A7-32-94. If corrosion is found, replace both cable assemblies with stainless or carbon steel cables before further flight. Within 6 months or 12 months after installing carbon steel cables, install Post-Modification 7/2609 cables.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, and within 6 months after the effective date or within 12 months after installing carbon steel cables

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Affected Aircraft

De Havilland Model DHC-7 airplanes with stainless steel cables Post-Modification Number 7/2609 not installed, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Landing Gear Emergency Down Release Cables

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AD Number:
92-20-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-NM-55-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Emergency Down Release Cables
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/17/1992
Make:
Viking Air Limited
Model:
DHC-7-1 | DHC-7-100 | DHC-7-101 | DHC-7-102 | DHC-7-103
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: 92-20-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   92-NM-55-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8375

AD NUMBER:   92-20-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 17, 1992.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
92-20-01 DE HAVILLAND, INC.: Amendment 39-8375. Docket No. 92-NM-55-AD.

Applicability: Model DHC-7 airplanes; on which stainless steel cables, Post- Modification Number 7/2609, have not been installed; certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent a gear-up landing, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a detailed inspection of the left- and right-hand main landing gear (MLG) emergency down release cables to detect corrosion, in accordance with de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A7-32-94, dated September 3, 1991; or Revision A, dated November 15, 1991.

(b) If any corrosion is detected as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, replace both cable assemblies with either stainless steel cables (Post-Modification Number 7/2609) or carbon steel cables (Pre-Modification 7/2609), in accordance with de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A7-32-94, dated September 3, 1991; or Revision A, dated November 15, 1991.

(c) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, or within 12 months after installing carbon steel cables, if installed in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD: Install Post-Modification 7/2609 cables, in accordance with de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A7-32-94, dated September 3, 1991; or Revision A, dated November 15, 1991.

(d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York ACO.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the New York ACO.

(e) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(f) The inspection, replacement, and installation shall be done in accordance with de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A7-32-94, dated September 3, 1991; or Revision A, dated November 15, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from de Havilland, Inc., Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(g) This amendment becomes effective on November 17, 1992.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-NM-55-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Emergency Down Release Cables
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/17/1992
Make:
Viking Air Limited
Model:
DHC-7-1 | DHC-7-100 | DHC-7-101 | DHC-7-102 | DHC-7-103
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: 92-20-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-NM-55-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8375

AD NUMBER:   92-20-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 17, 1992.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
92-20-01 DE HAVILLAND, INC.: Amendment 39-8375. Docket No. 92-NM-55-AD.

Applicability: Model DHC-7 airplanes; on which stainless steel cables, Post- Modification Number 7/2609, have not been installed; certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent a gear-up landing, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a detailed inspection of the left- and right-hand main landing gear (MLG) emergency down release cables to detect corrosion, in accordance with de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A7-32-94, dated September 3, 1991; or Revision A, dated November 15, 1991.

(b) If any corrosion is detected as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, replace both cable assemblies with either stainless steel cables (Post-Modification Number 7/2609) or carbon steel cables (Pre-Modification 7/2609), in accordance with de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A7-32-94, dated September 3, 1991; or Revision A, dated November 15, 1991.

(c) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, or within 12 months after installing carbon steel cables, if installed in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD: Install Post-Modification 7/2609 cables, in accordance with de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A7-32-94, dated September 3, 1991; or Revision A, dated November 15, 1991.

(d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York ACO.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the New York ACO.

(e) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(f) The inspection, replacement, and installation shall be done in accordance with de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A7-32-94, dated September 3, 1991; or Revision A, dated November 15, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from de Havilland, Inc., Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(g) This amendment becomes effective on November 17, 1992.

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