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AD 53-11-02 ACTIVE

Engine Oil Sump Chafing
Key Information
AD Number 53-11-02 Status Active
Effective Date Not specified Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment N/A
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Small Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Viking Air Limited
Model(s) DHC-2 Mk.I DHC-2 Mk.II DHC-2 Mk.III
Regulatory Text

53-11-02 de HAVILLAND: Applies to Model DHC-2 (Beaver) Aircraft, Serial Numbers 1 to 445 Inclusive.

Compliance required as indicated.

Cases have been reported of chafing of the engine oil sump by section assemblies. (P/N C2-E-105ND) and (P/N C2-E-107ND) of accessory firewall. An enlarged flange clearance is required to be incorporated as soon as possible but not later than the next 100 hours.

The FAA concurs in this mandatory action by the Canadian Department of Transport.

(de Havilland Technical News Sheet, Series B, No. 64 dated March 23, 1953, available from de Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, covers this same subject and describes method of repair.)