AD Amdt-39-13612

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-7-100 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-13612
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-153-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 26025

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-7-100 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-7-100 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the baggage door fittings and the support structure, which could result in structural failure and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane during flight.

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Required Actions

Inspect the locking pin fittings of the baggage door and locking pin housings of the fuselage using repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections. Inspect the inner door structure on all four door locking attachment fittings using repetitive detailed inspections. Take corrective actions if necessary, or revise the Airplane Flight Manual and install a placard as a temporary option in certain cases.

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Compliance Time

Extended compliance time based on test evidence (specific duration not stated in the provided text).

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Affected Aircraft

All Bombardier Model DHC-7-100 series airplanes.

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