# Proposed AD FAA-2007-27713: Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2007-12-01
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 29, 2007, 72 FR 14721
- Comments due: April 30, 2007
- Became: [AD 2007-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-12-01)
- Docket: FAA-2007-27713 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2007-27713, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2006-NM-240-AD
- FR document: E7-5668
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e0/4b/e04b7ad57ba6726dc2dcb34b8dd2d00dd79b584d06cc6f20f1d625e14630bb61 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-03-29/pdf/E7-5668.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/03/29/E7-5668/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-model-dhc-8-100-dhc-8-200-and-dhc-8-300-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E66AD6BA4DE304A0862572AD005971C0.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2007-27713

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, modification of the upper bearing of the main landing gear (MLG) shock strut. This proposed AD would also require, for certain airplanes, revising the DHC-8 Maintenance Program Manual to include the MLG shock strut servicing task. This proposed AD results from reports of over-extension of the MLG shock strut piston, which allows the torque links to go over-center and rest on the piston. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss in shock absorption during touchdown and failure of the shock strut housing, which could result in a subsequent loss of directional control.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 29, 2007: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E7-5668, comments due Apr 30, 2007 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/03/29/E7-5668/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-model-dhc-8-100-dhc-8-200-and-dhc-8-300-series-airplanes)

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