Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16462 · Landing gear
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8 Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 658 inclusive.
(2) Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, -402 airplanes, serial numbers 4001, 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4187 inclusive.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first: Replace the latch assembly of the access panel for the alternate extension system for the landing gear with a modified latch assembly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-32-166, Revision B, dated March 2, 2010 (for Model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series airplanes); or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-57, Revision A, dated June 15, 2009 (for Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes).
Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the service information identified in Table 1 of this AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in this AD.
| Bombardier Service Bulletin— | Revision— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|
| 8-32-166 | Original | April 14, 2008. |
| 8-32-166 | A | January 29, 2009. |
| 84-32-57 | Original | April 30, 2008. |
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
