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AD/DO 328/52 - Landing Flap Arm Rivets

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What this is: A mandatory safety order issued by Australia's aviation regulator for specific Dornier 328 aircraft.

The problem: Some Dornier 328 planes (serial numbers 3064 through 3086) were built with missing rivets in their landing flap arms. These rivets are essential for preventing metal fatigue — the weakening of aircraft structure over repeated flights.

Who must act: Owners and operators of Dornier Model 328 aircraft with serial numbers 3064–3086.

What must be done: Install the missing rivets following the technical instructions in the German aviation authority directive LBA AD 97-328 (as detailed in Dornier Service Bulletin No. 328-57-239).

Deadline: Before 31 March 2006 (unless already completed).

Why it matters: Missing rivets compromise the structural integrity of the landing flaps. Without this fix, the flap arms could crack or fail due to fatigue, creating a serious flight safety risk.

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Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 328/52	Landing Flap Arm Rivets	3/2006

Applicability:	Model 328 aircraft, serial numbers 3064 through 3086.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with LBA AD 97-328.Note: Dornier 328 Service Bulletin No. 328-57-239 refers.
Compliance:	Before 31 March 2006, unless already accomplished.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 16 March 2006.
Background:	Missed rivets on the landing flap arms must be incorporated to maintain fatigue requirements.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

31 January 2006

AD/DO 328/52

Landing Flap Arm Rivets

3/2006

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Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 328/52	Landing Flap Arm Rivets	3/2006

Applicability:	Model 328 aircraft, serial numbers 3064 through 3086.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with LBA AD 97-328.Note: Dornier 328 Service Bulletin No. 328-57-239 refers.
Compliance:	Before 31 March 2006, unless already accomplished.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 16 March 2006.
Background:	Missed rivets on the landing flap arms must be incorporated to maintain fatigue requirements.

AD/DO 328/52 - Landing Flap Arm Rivets

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Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 328/52

AD/DO 328/52

Landing Flap Arm Rivets

Landing Flap Arm Rivets

3/2006

3/2006

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Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

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