# Proposed AD 2002-NM-300-AD: Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-06-16
- Products: Fairchild Dornier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 27, 2004, 69 FR 3861
- Comments due: February 26, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-16)
- Docket: 2002-NM-300-AD
- FR document: 04-1660
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/87/ac/87acc82efcd96bfeeff068983f52307c3e4d9d2e0d8f2785cd89a7a790e50319 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-01-27/pdf/04-1660.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/27/04-1660/airworthiness-directives-dornier-model-328-100-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1856E366EEDA80FE86256E280051A7C9.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-300-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Dornier Model 328-100 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections of certain support arms of the ground spoiler assemblies for cracking, and replacement of any ground spoiler assembly having cracking with a new ground spoiler assembly. This proposal would also require certain inspections for discrepancies of the ground spoiler assemblies and the flap of each wing; and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the support arms due to cracking, which could result in loss of function and/or separation of the affected ground spoiler assemblies from the airplane, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane during landing or rejected take-off operations. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 27, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-1660, comments due Feb 26, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/27/04-1660/airworthiness-directives-dornier-model-328-100-series-airplanes)

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