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AD 2021-23-02 Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

2022-01-05
2021-12-01
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Models named: DHC-8-401, -402. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4614 inclusive.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Within 48 months or 8,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD: Do a detailed visual inspection for chafing and proper clearance of the left- and right-hand MLG primary zone APD sensing lines, the hydraulic tube assemblies and the surrounding structure, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 84-26-20, Revision A, dated March 9, 2021. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by reports of loss of hydraulic fluid and annunciation of the check fire detect light. The FAA is issuing this AD to address insufficient separation between the advanced pneumatic detector (APD) sensing line and surrounding components, which could lead to a hydraulic leak, loss of hydraulic systems and loss of fire detection in the main landing gear (MLG) primary zone should prolonged contact occur.

Affected ADs

None.

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