Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-09-02 · Effective 2003-10-07 · 68 FR 52083
Document
Document number
03-21870
Federal Register citation
68 FR 52083
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-09-02
Effective date
2003-10-07
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-109-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, - 202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes. This AD requires replacement of the elevator stop bumpers of the horizontal stabilizer with new bumpers. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent damage to the elevator trailing edge due to a broken or missing elevator stop bumper, which could result in jamming of the spring tab and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.