# Proposed AD FAA-2019-0322: Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2019-16-09
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 14, 2019, 84 FR 21268
- Comments due: June 28, 2019
- Became: [AD 2019-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-16-09)
- Docket: FAA-2019-0322 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2019-0322, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2019-09807
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b9/df/b9df9aacce1d8e9dc2391cdc68c2a868073f8083849c97c7e7faabafebb4168b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-05-14/pdf/2019-09807.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/05/14/2019-09807/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D320C0C2EFB98EBF862583FA005EF11E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2019-0322

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked elevator power control unit (PCU) brackets on the horizontal stabilizer rear spar and cracking on the elevator front spar. This proposed AD would require one-time inspections for cracks and damage of the elevator PCU brackets and surrounding area, horizontal stabilizer rear spar, and elevator front spar, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 14, 2019: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2019-09807, comments due Jun 28, 2019 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/05/14/2019-09807/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes)

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