# Proposed AD 2001-NM-112-AD: Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-01-25
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 29, 2001, 66 FR 45653
- Comments due: September 28, 2001
- Became: [AD 2002-01-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-25)
- Docket: 2001-NM-112-AD
- FR document: 01-21752
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/77/a3/77a30dfc98f3d86081720ff6cea8cbfba0ffaf81a0e1970378f382075d9b2b62 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-08-29/pdf/01-21752.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/29/01-21752/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-model-dhc-8-100--200-and--300-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/31AC764A65F2F13786256AB8005D1080.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-112-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections of the rudder pedal adjustment fittings for cracks and replacement of cracked fittings with new fittings. The proposal would also provide an optional terminating action. This action is necessary to detect and correct cracking of the rudder pedal adjustment fittings, which could lead to deformation of the fittings, resulting in jammed rudder pedals and loss of rudder control, with consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 29, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-21752, comments due Sep 28, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/29/01-21752/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-model-dhc-8-100--200-and--300-series-airplanes)

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