Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes, that requires a one-time detailed visual inspection to detect damage of the ladder plates and access cover areas of the upper surface of the wings; repair, if necessary; and installation of new O- ring seals. 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 prevent damage of the upper wing ladder plates, which could result in displacement of the adjacent channel seals and consequent reduced lightning strike protection of the fuel tanks.