AD 96-23-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-102 and -103 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-103 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-102 and -103 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the frames and skin panels of the fuselage at floor level, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform an external detailed visual inspection for cracks in the fuselage skin exterior at floor level by the specified compliance time. If cracks are found, conduct an internal visual inspection of fuselage frames and repair any detected cracks using approved methods. Repeat inspections at specified intervals.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 15,343 total flight cycles, or within 200 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model DHC-8-102 and -103 series airplanes with serial numbers 101 through 180, inclusive, on which Modification 8/0427 is installed and Task 5310/30C has not been accomplished.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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