airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-11-14 · Effective 2017-12-19 · 82 FR 52644
Document
Document number
2017-24166
Federal Register citation
82 FR 52644
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2017-11-14
Effective date
2017-12-19
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0712
Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-13-14, which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. AD 2016-13-14 required an inspection to determine if certain left and right main landing gear (MLG) retract actuator rod ends were installed, repetitive liquid penetrant inspections (LPIs) of affected left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends, and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD retains the actions specified in AD 2016-13-14 and also requires replacement of the left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked MLG retract actuator rod end. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.