de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Airworthiness Directives

283 ADs indexed for de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The aircraft.

Models

D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A 39 ADs D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC 39 ADs D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A 39 ADs D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC 39 ADs D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A 37 ADs D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A 37 ADs D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A 37 ADs D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA 37 ADs D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A 37 ADs D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA 37 ADs D.H.114 Heron Series 2A 36 ADs D.H.114 Heron Series 2DA 36 ADs D.H.114 Heron Series 2X 36 ADs DHC-8-402 34 ADs DHC-8-401 33 ADs Various 26 ADs DHC-8-400 14 ADs Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-400 9 ADs Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-401 and - 402 8 ADs DHC-8-100 6 ADs DHC-7 5 ADs DHC-6 4 ADs DHC-8-102 4 ADs DHC-8-400 4 ADs DHC-3 3 ADs DH 82A 3 ADs Various 2 ADs DHC-8-100 -300 2 ADs DHC-8-301 2 ADs Inc 2 ADs A330-201 1 AD A330-202 1 AD A330-203 1 AD A330-223 1 AD A330-223F 1 AD A330-243 1 AD A330-243F 1 AD A330-301 1 AD BD-500-1A10 1 AD BD-500-1A11 1 AD 737-300 Series 1 AD 737-400 Series 1 AD 737-500 Series 1 AD 737-700 Series 1 AD 737-800 Series 1 AD 737-900ER Series 1 AD 757-200 Series 1 AD 767-200 Series 1 AD 767-300 Series 1 AD 777-200LR Series 1 AD A318-111 1 AD A318-112 1 AD A319-111 1 AD A319-112 1 AD A319-114 1 AD A319-115 1 AD A319-132 1 AD A320-211 1 AD A320-212 1 AD A320-214 1 AD A320-231 1 AD A320-232 1 AD A320-251N 1 AD A321-211 1 AD A321-231 1 AD A321-232 1 AD A321-251N 1 AD A321-253N 1 AD A330-202 1 AD A330-223 1 AD A330-243 1 AD A330-322 1 AD A330-343 1 AD A340-312 1 AD A340-313 1 AD ATR42-500 1 AD ATR72-212 1 AD ATR72-212A 1 AD CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A) 1 AD CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3R) 1 AD CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) 1 AD CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700) 1 AD CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 701) 1 AD CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 702) 1 AD DHC-8-202 1 AD DHC-8-311 1 AD DHC-8-315 1 AD DHC-8-402 1 AD F27 Mark 050 1 AD F28 Mark 0070 1 AD F28 Mark 0100 1 AD F28 Mark 3000 1 AD DHC-6-1 1 AD DHC-6-400 1 AD DHC-8-102 1 AD DHC-8-103 1 AD DHC-8-106 1 AD DHC-8-201 1 AD DHC-8-202 1 AD DHC-8-301 1 AD DHC-8-311 1 AD DHC-8-315 1 AD 18 1 AD 23 1 AD 35 1 AD 36 1 AD 50 1 AD 58 1 AD 60 1 AD 65 1 AD 70 1 AD 76 1 AD D.H.82A Tiger Moth 1 AD D.H.83 Fox Moth 1 AD DH 82A 1 AD D.H.82A Tiger Moth 1 AD D.H.83 Fox Moth 1 AD DH 82A 1 AD Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-402 1 AD DHC-3 1 AD DHC-8 1 AD DHC-8 Maintenance Program Manual to include the MLG shock strut servicing task 1 AD DHC-8-100 DHC-8- 300 1 AD DHC-8-102 -103 1 AD DHC-8-311 -315 1 AD DHC-8-401 402 1 AD Support Limited Model Beagle B 1 AD Temporary Revision TR AWL 2-15 1 AD drawing 1 AD

Recent ADs

2026-11-06 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracked barrel nuts at the wing front spar and horizontal stabilizer to vertical stabilizer joint.

Effective: Jul 9, 2026 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

2026-08-07

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in elevator power control unit (PCU) brackets (fittings) and the elevator front spar.

Effective: Jun 3, 2026 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2025-19-05 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of an elevator PCU fitting (bracket) or fracture of the front spar into two segments; either structural failure may cause a jam in one elevator or a loss of airplane pitch control if both e...

Effective: Oct 31, 2025 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2025-17-08 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: a missing stabilizer actuator lock ring, which can cause the stabilizer actuator clamp nut to separate from the stabilizer barrel by unthreading, resulting in a reduction or loss of pitch control d...

Effective: Sep 29, 2025 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 330 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2024-22-07

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of certain fuse/shuttle valves to function properly, which can cause valve deformation leading to premature wear and eventual fuse/shuttle valve failure, resulting in the loss of powered la...

Effective: Dec 31, 2024 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 8,000 flight hours or 48 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2024-12-05 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the pivot pin retention bolt, which could result in a loss of directional control or loss of an NLG tire during takeoff or landing, which could lead to runway excursions.

Effective: Aug 21, 2024 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

2024-12-06

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reports of moisture in the wing-to-fuselage joint, between the mating front spar and rear spar frame segments. The condition, if not corrected, could lead to corrosion and structural degradation of...

Effective: Aug 21, 2024 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

2024-08-04

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure to adhere to the specified interval limitations may result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

Effective: Jun 20, 2024 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 90 work-hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

2024-02-02

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: gapping and bending of the saddle washer that could have the potential to reduce the life of the bolt, which in turn could affect the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer to vertical s...

Effective: Mar 21, 2024 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

2023-22-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracking of the engine mount pickup fittings can result in failure of the fitting, leading to a loose connection of the engine mount ring and consequent reduced control of the airplane.

Effective: Jan 19, 2024 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2023-19-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion-related degradation of the aileron mass balance weight arms, which could lead to structural failure and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Nov 6, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (November 6, 2023).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2023-18-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificated Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion, wear, and fatigue-related degradation in aging aircraft, which could lead to structural failure with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Oct 24, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificated Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Airplanes

2023-16-05 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: possible cam assembly, spring box assembly, and alternate release cable assembly failures, which could result in asymmetric main landing gear configuration at landing, and a runway excursion.

Effective: Sep 25, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2023-07-06

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: corrosion on the horizontal stabilizer lower center skin panel, including a finding of corrosion where the skin thickness had been substantially reduced, affecting design margins

Effective: Jun 20, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

2023-10-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Transport and Commuter Category Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Radio altimeter anomalies that are undetected by the automation or pilot, particularly close to the ground (e.g., landing flare), could lead to loss of continued safe flight and landing. Additional...

Effective: May 26, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Transport and Commuter Category Airplanes

2023-06-03

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: A discrepant sleeve with missing lubrication grooves can result in the fatigue failure of the forward door linkage, leading to possible interference with the extension or retraction of the correspo...

Effective: May 18, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2023-06-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Damage in the main wing spar caused by drill starts, corrosion, cracks, and improperly installed fasteners.

Effective: Apr 28, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

2023-05-01

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: FPU pressure switch failures resulting in flap inoperative events due to deformation of the FPU pressure switch internal mechanism due to hydraulic pressure spikes.

Effective: Apr 18, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

2023-01-09

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: altered electrical bonding paths, which may lead to lightning strike-induced ignition of the fuel tank

Effective: Mar 13, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2022-25-06

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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The actual operating temperatures within the integrated flight cabinet (IFC) were significantly higher than anticipated during certification, which could lead to uncontrolled autopilot pitch trim s...

Effective: Jan 23, 2023 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

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