Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-12-18 · Effective 2004-01-22 · 68 FR 70434
Document
Document number
03-31062
Federal Register citation
68 FR 70434
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-12-18
Effective date
2004-01-22
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-78-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection of the forward engine mount assemblies on the left and right engine nacelles for installation of pre-production engine mount assemblies, and follow-on corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the forward engine mount, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the nacelle and engine support structure. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.