Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes
Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes
Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes
| AD/DO 228/6 Amdt 1 | Horizontal Stabiliser Leading Edge and Ribs | 2/2008 |
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| Applicability: | Model 228-100 and -101 aircraft, serial numbers 7003 through 7116, 7167, and 7168.Model 228-200, -201, -202, and -212 aircraft, serial numbers 8002 and subsequent. |
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| Requirement: | In accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual:1. Perform a visual inspection of horizontal stabiliser leading edge skin and ribs for cracks and skin security.2. Repeat the Requirement 1 inspection at the specified intervals.Repair/replace damaged components, if the inspection reveals damage beyond allowable limits.Note: LBA AD 2001-045/2 refers. |
| Compliance: | As specified in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual. |
| This Amendment becomes effective on 14 February 2008. | |
| Background: | Reports were received of cracking around the riveted joints of the horizontal stabiliser skin and ribs, caused by corrosion and fatigue damage. Undetected cracking could result in in-flight detachment of the horizontal stabiliser skin, which could lead to loss of aircraft controllability.Amendment 1 is issued to delete reference to Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Temporary Revisions, which have now been incorporated into the AMM. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
19 December 2007