EASA Regulations for De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-301

EASA AD CF-2020-34

Oct 7, 2020

Flight Controls — Rudder Actuator Bracket — Cracked or Missing Nuts

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-34 addresses a safety issue affecting De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8 series aeroplanes, including models DHC-8-102 through DHC-8-315 and DHC-8-400 series. The directive mandates inspection of the rudder actuator bracket mounting nuts for cracks or missing nuts that could compromise the rudder control system. This AD aims to ensure continued safe flight operations by preventing potential loss of directional control.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-102
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-103
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-106
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-201
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-202
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-203
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-301
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-311
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-315
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-400