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AD 2023-07-10 Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair Limited) Airplanes
Applicability*9
This AD applies to all Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate previously held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair Limited) Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes, certificated in any category.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (d) of AD 96-12-11, with revised service information and a new compliance time. For Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the water door microswitches in accordance with Viking Service Bulletin 215-389, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2023.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded opening of the water doors during flight and water scooping. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the uncommanded opening of water doors, which, at high speed during the take-off run, water pick-up run, or landing run, could cause serious damage to the airplane.
Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 96-12-11, Amendment 39-9653 (61 FR 28734, June 6, 1996) (AD 96-12-11).
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