EASA Regulations for De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400.

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EASA AD CF-2020-43

Oct 22, 2020

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Drag Strut — Longitudinal Cracking

Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-43 addresses longitudinal cracking in the main landing gear (MLG) drag strut assemblies, part number 46301-13, installed on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 aeroplanes with serial numbers 4001, 4003, and subsequent. The directive mandates inspections and magnetic particle testing to detect cracks that could lead to landing gear failure. It also requires reporting inspection results to the manufacturer.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-402

EASA AD CF-2017-04R3

Apr 2, 2020

Fuel System — Corrosion and Wear of Hydraflow Couplings and Sleeves, Fuel Tube End Ferrules, and Fuel Component End Ferrules

Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-04R3 addresses corrosion and wear issues in Hydraflow fuel couplings, sleeves, fuel tube end ferrules, and fuel component end ferrules on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001, 4003 and subsequent. The directive mandates inspections, repairs, replacements, and installation of improved fuel system components to mitigate the risk of lightning strike induced fuel tank ignition. It also requires maintenance schedule revisions to ensure ongoing compliance.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400