AD 91-26-02

91-26-02 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39- 8113. Docket No. 91-NM-183-AD.

Applicability: Model DHC-8-102 and -103 series airplanes, serial numbers 3 through 287, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent reduced engine-out takeoff and climb performance of the airplane, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, remove Supplement No. 21, dated May 30, 1990 (for Model DHC-8-102 series airplanes), or September 26, 1990 (for Model DHC-8-103 series airplanes), from the de Havilland Airplane Flight Manual PSM 1-81-1A.

(b) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) by inserting the following statement. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.

"Supplement No. 21, dated May 30, 1990 (for Model DHC-8-102 series airplanes), or September 26, 1990 (for Model DHC-8-103 series airplanes), of the de Havilland Airplane Flight Manual PSM 1-81-1A, is withdrawn. Use of engine bleed air during takeoffs and landings is prohibited."

(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

(e) This amendment (39-8113, AD 91-26-02) becomes effective on December 23, 1991.