AD/Do 328/54 Rudder Pedal Adjustment (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 328/54 Rudder Pedal Adjustment 3/2006

Applicability:

Model 328-100 aircraft, serial numbers 3005 through 3095.

Requirement:

Action in accordance with LBA AD 1998-289.

Note:  Dornier 328 Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB-328-27-023 refers.

Compliance:

Before 31 March 2006, unless already accomplished.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 16 March 2006.

Background:

In the case of single engine operation, with the rudder adjustment in the four most forward positions, the pedal force could increase to a level that is not in compliance with JAA and FAA requirements.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

31 January 2006