AD 97-22-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH | Dornier 228-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH Models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH | Dornier 228-101 | Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH Models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH | Dornier 228-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH Models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH | Dornier 228-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH Models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH | Dornier 228-202 | Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH Models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH | Dornier 228-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH Models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of airplane control or engine overspeed with consequent loss of engine power caused by the power levers being positioned below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight.
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Required Actions
Amend the Limitations Section of the Dornier 228 Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) to prohibit power levers below the flight idle stop during flight, either by inserting specified language or incorporating Dornier Temporary Revision No. 014. The owner/operator with a private pilot certificate may perform this action, which must be recorded in aircraft records per 14 CFR 43.11.
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Compliance Time
within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 212, all serial numbers.
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