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Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on June 4, 2026. It took effect on July 9, 2026.

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What the agency says

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked barrel nuts at the wing front spar and horizontal stabilizer to vertical stabilizer joint. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking and corrosion of the affected barrel nuts and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Key facts

Document number
2026-11217
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule
Agency
Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
Published
June 4, 2026
Takes effect
July 9, 2026
Dates
This AD is effective July 9, 2026.
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-2558; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00022-T; Amendment 39-23367; AD 2026-11-06
Regulation ID (RIN)
2120-AA64
Code of Federal Regulations
14 CFR 39
Topics
Air transportation; Aircraft; Aviation safety; Incorporation by reference; Safety
Pages
4

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