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AD: Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2019-16-09

PRODUCT: Certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by reports of cracked elevator power control unit (PCU) brackets on the horizontal stabilizer rear spar and cracking on the elevator front spar.

This AD requires one-time inspections for cracks and damage of the elevator PCU brackets and surrounding area, horizontal stabilizer rear spar, and elevator front spar, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

DATES: This AD is effective October 9, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 54 airplanes of U.S. registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

Required Actions

  • 13 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,105 per aircraft.

On Condition Costs

  • 18 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,530 per aircraft.
FMI: AD

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