AD Amdt-39-11262
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Asymmetric rudder force condition due to single rate configuration springs in the rudder control feel unit, which could reduce controllability and cause center line deviation.
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Required Actions
Inspect spring assemblies in the rudder control feel unit to verify dual rate configuration springs are installed. Replace any single rate configuration springs with dual rate configuration springs. Revise the Airplane Flight Manual to prohibit operation from runways less than 75 feet wide, if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8 series airplanes with rudder control feel units containing single rate configuration springs.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
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