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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
 SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

 DHC-6 (Twin Otter) Series Aeroplanes

 AD/DHC-6/16
 Amdt 5

 Wing Front Spar Attachment Fittings 3/87

 Applicability: All models with serial numbers 1 to 210 inclusive.

            Requirement: Action in accordance with de Havilland of Canada Service Bulletin No 6/174 Revision D, Part A or Part B as applicable.

            Compliance: For Part A of SB 6/174: At intervals not exceeding 500 hours time in service or 3 months, whichever occurs first.

            For Part B of SB 6/174: Within 100 hours time in service after 31 July 1974, unless already accomplished.

            Note: The repetitive inspections of Part A may be discontinued upon installation of unused de Havilland fittings P/N C6WM 1133-1 and -2.

            Background:  Stress corrosion cracks have been found in service. The Service Bulletin requires inspection of the fittings and re- torquing of the wing attach bolts. This revision implements Revision D to the SB. Canadian AD's CF-69-4, CF-69-5 and CF-76-08 refer.