EASA AD CF-2018-30
Nov 12, 2018Stabilizers - Elevator - Spring Tab - Mass Balance Hinge Arm Fracture
The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-30 addresses a safety issue on Bombardier Inc. DHC-8 series aeroplanes, models -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315, serial numbers 003 through 672. It mandates inspection and corrective actions related to the elevator spring tab mass balance hinge arm to prevent fractures that could lead to loss of the spring tab balance weight. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety by addressing potential flutter risks.
Airworthiness Directive
- De Havilland Canada DHC-8
- Bombardier DHC-8-102
- Bombardier DHC-8-103
- Bombardier DHC-8-106
- Bombardier DHC-8-201
- Bombardier DHC-8-202
- Bombardier DHC-8-301
- Bombardier DHC-8-311
- Bombardier DHC-8-314
- Bombardier DHC-8-315