Summary
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Bombardier Model DHC-7-100, and DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection of maintenance records to determine the method used during the most recent weight and balance check of the airplane and, if necessary, accomplishment of a weight and balance check. This proposal is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent unusual handling characteristics and consequent reduced controllability during ground operations due to incorrect methods of weighing and balancing the airplane.