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2011-21-04: Doors

FAA order 2011-21-04 is an airworthiness directive in force since November 16, 2011. The FAA's subject line: Doors. It names Boeing Of Canada/Dehav Div DHC-8, Bombardier DHC-8 Dash 8 and Q400, Dehavilland DHC-8: about 92 aircraft on the U.S. register today across them, though an order usually covers particular versions or serial numbers rather than every one. System: airframe structure.

What it applies to as the FAA lists it

Kind of product
Aircraft
Makes
Bombardier Inc.
Models
DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, DHC-8-315
On this site
Boeing Of Canada/Dehav Div DHC-8 6 registered
Bombardier DHC-8 Dash 8 and Q400 58 registered
Dehavilland DHC-8 28 registered

Dates and paperwork

In force since
November 16, 2011
Published
October 12, 2011 (signed September 23, 2011)
Docket
FAA-2011-0479
Replaces
2006-12-16
Status
Current
The FAA's document
Read the order on the FAA's site

The FAA's summary their words, unchanged

We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: During structural testing of the cockpit door, it was observed that the door lower hinge block rotated which resulted in disengagement of the mating hinge pin and excessive door deflection. The lower hinge block rotated because it was attached to its support structure with only one attachment bolt, which prevented it from reacting to any moment force. This condition, if not corrected, could result in breakage and uncontrolled release of the cockpit door under certain decompression situations. After incorporation of Modsum 8Q900267 * * *, an operator reported a failure to complete the cockpit door removal function test. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the inability to remove the cockpit door for emergency egress. * * * We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

The order itself the regulatory text, as published

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Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14642 (71 FR 34006, June 13, 2006) and adding the following new AD: 2011-21-04 Bombardier Inc.: Amendment 39-16827. Docket No. FAA-2011- 0479; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-154-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 16, 2011. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 2006-12-16, Amendment 39-14642 (71 FR 34006, June 13, 2006). Applicability (c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, - 201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes, certificated in any category; serial numbers (S/Ns) 003 through 557inclusive; equipped with cockpit door installation part numbers (P/Ns) identified in table 1 of this AD. Table 1--Cockpit Door Installations Affected by This AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ P/N Dash number(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 82510074............................... All. 82510294............................... All. 82510310............................... -001. 8Z4597................................. -001. H85250010.............................. All. 82510700............................... All. 82510704............................... All except -502 and -503. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subject (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52: Doors. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: During structural testing of the cockpit door, it was observed that the door lower hinge block rotated which resulted in disengagement of the mating hinge pin and excessive door deflection. The lower hinge block rotated because it was attached to its support structure with only one attachment bolt, which prevented it from reacting to any moment force. This condition, if not corrected, could result in breakage and uncontrolled release of the cockpit door under certain decompression situations. After incorporation of Modsum 8Q900267 * * * an operator reported a failure to complete the cockpit door removal function test. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the inability to remove the cockpit door for emergency egress. * * * Compliance (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. [[Page 63171]] Restatement of Requirements of AD 2006-12-16 Amendment 39-14642 (71 FR 34006, June 13,2006), With New Service Information Modification (g) Within 24 months after July 18, 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006-12-16 Amendment 39-14642 (71 FR 34006, June 13, 2006)), modify the cockpit door from a single-point attachment to a two- point attachment in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin in table 2 of this AD. For airplane serial numbers 452, 464, 490, 506, and 508 through 557 inclusive: After the effective date of this AD, use Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-58, Revision A, dated November 17, 2006. Table 2--Bombardier Service Bulletins for Modification Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Use this Bombardier Service Bulletin-- For airplane serial numbers-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8-52-54, Revision A, dated November 5, 003 through 451 inclusive, 453 2004.through 463 inclusive, 465 through 489 inclusive, 491 through 505 inclusive, and 507. 8-52-58, dated May 12, 2004, or 452, 464, 490, 506, and 508 Revision A, dated November 17, 2006. through 557 inclusive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note 1: Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-54, Revision A, dated November 5, 2004, refers to Bombardier Series 100/300 Modification Summary (Modsum) 8Q100859 as an additional source of guidance for installing a hinge pin with a two-point attachment. Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-58, dated May 12, 2004, or Revision A, dated November 17, 2006, refers to Bombardier Series 100/300 Modsum 8Q900267 as an additional source of guidance for reworking and installing the cockpit door, and reworking the lower hinge attachment to provide a downward-facing pin with a two-point attachment. Prior/Concurrent Requirements (h) Prior to or concurrently with the modification in paragraph (g) of this AD, do the applicable actions specified in table 3 of this AD, in accordance with a method approved by either the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its delegated agent). Table 3--Bombardier Service Bulletins for Requirements of Paragraph (h) of This AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For airplanes affected by Bombardier Service Bulletin-- That have these Do these actions-- serial numbers-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8-52-54, Revision A, dated 003 through 407 Rework the cockpit November 5, 2004. inclusive, 409 door emergency through 412 release. inclusive, and 414 through 433 inclusive. Install a new label regarding alternate release of the door. 8-52-58, dated May 12, 2004, 452, 464, 490, 506, Install the cockpit orRevision A, dated and 508 through 557 door. November 17, 2006. inclusive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note 2: Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-54, Revision A, dated November 5, 2004, refers to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Limited, Modification 8/2337 as an additional source of guidance for reworking the cockpit door emergency release; and Modification 8/ 3339 as additional source of guidance for installing a new label regarding alternate release of the door; on airplanes having serial numbers 003 through 407 inclusive, 409 through 412 inclusive, and 414 through 433 inclusive. Note 3: Bombardier Service Bulletins 8-52-58, dated May 12, 2004; and Revision A, dated November 17, 2006; refer to Bombardier Modsum 8Q200015, as an additional source of guidance for installing the cockpit door, on airplanes having serial numbers 452, 464, 490, 506, and 508 through 557 inclusive. Actions Done inAccordance With Previous Revision of Service Bulletin (i) Actions done before July 18, 2006, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-54, dated May 12, 2004, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD. New Requirements of This AD (j) For airplanes having S/N 452, 464, 490, 506, and 508 through 557 inclusive, and on which the requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD have been done as of the effective date of this AD: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD rework the cockpit door striker plate and replace the latch block, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52- 61, dated October 20, 2006. (k) For airplanes having S/Ns 452, 464, 490, 506, and 508 through 557 inclusive, and on which the requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD have not been done as of the effective date of this AD: Prior to or concurrently with doing the modification required in paragraph (g) of this AD, rework the cockpit door striker plate and replace the latch block, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-61, dated October 20, 2006. FAA AD Differences Note 4: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (l) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. Related Information (m) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2005-34R1, dated August 15, 2007; Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-54, Revision A, dated November 5, 2004; [[Page 63172]] Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-58, Revision A, dated November 17, 2006; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-61, dated October 20, 2006; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (n) You must use the following service information to do the applicable actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51 of the following service information on the date specified: (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-58, Revision A, dated November 17, 2006, approved for IBR November 16, 2011; (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-61, dated October 20, 2006, approved for IBR November 16, 2011; (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-52-54, Revision A, dated November 5, 2004, approved for IBR July 18, 2006 (71 FR 34006, June 13, 2006). (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; e-mail [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (5) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (6) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

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