AD/Do 328/39 Elevator Drain Holes (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.001(1) of CASR 1998.  The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 328/39 Elevator Drain Holes 3/2006

Applicability:

All Model 328-100 aircraft.

Requirement:

Action in accordance with LBA AD D-2004-004.

Note:  Dornier 328 Service Bulletin No. SB-328-55-450 Revision 1 refers.

Compliance:

Before 31 March 2006, unless already accomplished.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 16 March 2006.

Background:

The manufacturer received reports of water accumulation in the elevators.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

30 January 2006