AD 96-20-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-101 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-103 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-106 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-301 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-311 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-315 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose actuator support bolts or cracks in the relief radius of the boss at the forward surface of the fittings could cause loss of hydraulic systems and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the three actuator attachment fitting bolts on the main landing gears using a torque of not less than 10 foot-pounds. Replace loose bolts with new ones of the same part number. Perform magnetic particle inspections on fittings to detect cracks, replacing cracked fittings. Install modified brackets with new fasteners and remove enamel application (Modification 8/1830).
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Compliance Time
Within specified intervals (e.g., 24 hours after September 9, 1991; 250 landings after October 7, 1991; 90 days after the effective date of this AD).
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. Model DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, DHC-8-315 airplanes, serial numbers 3 through 400 inclusive, except serial number 391.
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