✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for De Havilland Aircraft DHC-8
Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked barrel nuts at the wing front spar and horizontal stabilizer to vertical stabilizer joint. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracking and corrosion of the affected barrel nuts and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) requires compliance actions for De Havilland DHC-8 airplanes, leading to possible financial impacts for owners/operators who must incur inspection and repair costs as outlined. Costs of compliance suggest significant expenditures for affected operators, which indicates substantial regulatory financial implications.