AD 97-20-10 R1

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
97-20-10 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-70-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-101 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-102 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-103 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-106 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-201 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-202 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-301 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-311 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-315 Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Simultaneous power loss to both attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS) could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Within 400 hours time-in-service after November 3, 1997, modify the AHRS's in accordance with Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin S.B. A8-34-117, Revision C, dated February 14, 1997. Alternative methods of compliance or adjustments to compliance time may be approved by the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Within 400 hours time-in-service after November 3, 1997

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Affected Aircraft

de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes; serial numbers 3 through 472 inclusive; certificated in any category.

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