AD Amdt-39-11109

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and - 300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-11109
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-04-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 16803

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-100 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and - 300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the alternate release mechanism of the flight compartment door, which could delay or impede the evacuation of the flightcrew during an emergency.

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Required Actions

Modify the flight compartment door. Perform repetitive inspections for wear of the flight compartment door hinges following modification. Repair or replace the hinges with new hinges, if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes.

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