AD Amdt-39-11470

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-11470
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-165-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 71003

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-7 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion in the upper halves of the left and right hand lower longerons on the inboard nacelles, which could result in a landing gear failure.

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Required Actions

Perform a visual inspection to detect corrosion on the upper half of the lower longerons on the inboard nacelles. If no corrosion is detected, modify the upper and lower longeron halves. If corrosion is detected, take corrective actions as specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin S.B. 7-54-19, Revision `C,' dated April 16, 1999, including inspections for cracks and, if necessary, replacing or repairing the longerons.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-7 series airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 113 inclusive, except serial numbers 037 and 061, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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