Airworthiness directives › 99-15-07
AD 99-15-07 Airworthiness Directives; deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III Airplanes
Models named: DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, DHC-2 Mk. III. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.
Compliance
Required as indicated in the body of this AD, unless already accomplished. To detect and correct cracking of the rear fuselage bulkhead at Station 228, which could result in structural damage of the fuselage to the point of failure with consequent loss of airplane control, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 400 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or within the next 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,000 hours TIS or 5 years, whichever occurs first, inspect the rear fuselage bulkhead at Station 228 for cracks. Inspect in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions section of whichever of the following service bulletins that is applicable: (1) For the Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II airplanes: deHavilland Beaver [[Page 39003]] Service Bulletin 2/52, dated August 30, 1998; or (2) For the Model DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes: deHavilland Beaver Service Bulletin TB/60, dated August 30, 1998. (b) If any crack(s) is/are found in the rear fuselage bulkhead at Station 228 during any inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, accomplish the following: (1) Obtain a repair or replacement scheme from the manufacturer through the FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 10 Fifth Street, 3rd Floor, Valley Stream, New York 11581-1200; facsimile: (516) 568-2716. (2) Incorporate this repair or replacement scheme. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, New York ACO, 10 Fifth Street, 3rd Floor, Valley Stream, New York 11581-1200. The request shall be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York ACO. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the New York ACO. (e) Questions or technical information related to deHavilland Beaver Service Bulletin TB/60, dated August 30, 1998, and deHavilland Beaver Service Bulletin 2/52, dated August 30, 1998, should be directed to Bombardier Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3K 1Y5; telephone: (416) 633-7310. This service information may be examined at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. (f) The inspections required by this AD shall be done in accordance with deHavilland Beaver Service Bulletin TB/60, dated August 30, 1998, or deHavilland Beaver Service Bulletin 2/52, dated August 30, 1998. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Bombardier Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3K 1Y5. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Canadian AD No. CF-98-38, dated October 15, 1998. (g) This amendment becomes effective on September 10, 1999. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 12, 1999. Michael Gallagher, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 99-18197 Filed 7-20-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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