# Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-7-100 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-01-27 · Effective 2000-03-02 · 65 FR 4354
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-1767
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Bombardier Model DHC-7-100 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 4354
- **Publication date:** 2000-01-27
- **Effective date:** 2000-03-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 99-NM-107-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Bombardier Model DHC-7-100 series airplanes, that requires repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks on the locking pin fittings of the baggage door and locking pin housings of the fuselage; repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect cracks of the inner door structure on all four door locking attachment fittings; and corrective actions, if necessary. In lieu of accomplishing the corrective actions, this amendment also provides a temporary option, for certain cases, for revising the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), and installing a placard. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the baggage door fittings and the support structure, which could result in structural failure, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane during flight.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/01/27/00-1767/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-model-dhc-7-100-series-airplanes)
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