Rule2026-11217

Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

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Published
June 4, 2026
Effective
July 9, 2026

Issuing agencies

Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration

Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked barrel nuts at the wing front spar and horizontal stabilizer to vertical stabilizer joint. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking and corrosion of the affected barrel nuts and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 107 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33584-33587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11217]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2025-2558; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00022-T; 
Amendment 39-23367; AD 2026-11-06]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited 
(Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by reports of cracked barrel nuts at the wing front spar 
and horizontal stabilizer to vertical stabilizer joint. This AD 
requires repetitive inspections for cracking and corrosion of the 
affected barrel nuts and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 9, 2026.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 9, 2026.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-2558; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The 
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
    <bullet> For De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited material 
identified in this AD, contact De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, 
Dash 8 Series Customer Response Centre, 5800 Explorer Drive, 
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5K9, Canada; telephone North America (toll-
free): 855-310-1013, Direct: 647-277-5820; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b1c5d9d5f18dd091d9c3d4d78c" http: dehavilland.com">dehavilland.com</a>">thd@<a href="http://dehavilland.com">dehavilland.com</a></a>; 
website <a href="http://dehavilland.com">dehavilland.com</a>.
    <bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-2558.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Spencer, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 
phone: 516-228-7300; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d14004c5b5e0043544c4e42004e425e6d4b4c4c034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f6cfdb978085db988f979599db959985b6909797d8919980">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all De Havilland 
Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8 airplanes. The NPRM was 
published in the Federal Register on September 29, 2025 (90 FR 46538). 
The NPRM was prompted by AD CF-2020-06R1, dated January 7, 2021 (also 
referred to as the MCAI), issued by Transport Canada, which is the 
aviation authority for Canada. The MCAI states there were findings 
related to cracked barrel nuts at the wing front spar and horizontal 
stabilizer to vertical stabilizer joint. For those locations, Transport 
Canada issued Transport Canada AD CF-2011-24R1 (which corresponds to 
FAA AD 2019-20-09, Amendment 39-19762 (84 FR 56680, October 23, 2019)) 
and Transport Canada AD CF-2015-13R1 (which corresponds to FAA AD 2018-
22-03, Amendment 39-19476 (83 FR 53563, October 24, 2018)) to address 
the unsafe condition. Barrel nuts are also installed in other locations 
on the airplane. An investigation determined that the cracking is 
caused by corrosion from inadequate cadmium plating on the barrel nuts. 
This condition, if not addressed, could result in failed barrel nuts 
that could compromise the structural integrity of the affected joints 
(i.e., of the airplane) and could lead to loss of control of the 
airplane.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require repetitive inspections for 
cracking and corrosion of the affected barrel nuts and applicable 
corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-2558.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association, 
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
    The FAA received additional comments from the Citizens Rulemaking 
Alliance. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and 
the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Justify Forgoing Notice and Comment or Issue an NPRM

    The commenter requested that the FAA provide its justification for 
finding good cause to bypass notice and comment procedures and either 
convert this action to an NPRM, or stay the effective date to allow 
comments. The commenter asserted the FAA has not adequately justified 
use of the good cause exemption to bypass notice and comment and the 
30-day delayed effective date.
    The FAA notes the comment was submitted in response to an NPRM for 
which the FAA provided a 45-day comment period. This final rule is 
effective 35 days after its publication in the Federal Register. 
Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary.

Request To Make Incorporation by Reference (IBR) Materials Reasonably 
Available

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested the FAA ensure that IBR 
materials or summaries of them are in the public docket and are 
accessible for free to the public and affected parties for both 
commenting and compliance purposes. The commenter stated that the FAA's 
rule must comply with statutory and regulatory requirements for the 
reasonable availability of material incorporated by reference.
    The FAA's practices comply with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) of the 
Administrative Procedure Act and 1 CFR part 51. The FAA makes IBR 
materials available in the AD docket when the final rule is published 
in the Federal Register, following formal approval of the IBR by the 
Office of the Federal Register. Materials may only be posted before the 
final rule's publication if they are already publicly available or if 
there is written consent from the owner of the IBR material. All 
relevant materials incorporated by reference will be

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accessible in the AD docket on Regulations.gov, which the public can 
access without registration or fees.
    The FAA also provides summaries and access details in the preamble 
and regulatory text, makes materials available for inspection at FAA 
and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) offices, offers 
publisher contact information, and obtains formal IBR approval from the 
Office of the Federal Register. These efforts are intended to ensure 
that all IBR materials meet the ``reasonably available'' standard 
required by 1 CFR part 51. The FAA did not change this AD as a result 
of this comment.

Request To Comply With the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA revise the 
AD to comply with the PRA if reporting is required or remove any 
reporting provisions until PRA requirements are satisfied. If reporting 
is not needed, the commenter requested the FAA clarify that in the AD.
    The FAA notes this AD does not require reporting. If an AD were to 
require reporting, the preamble of the AD would include a paragraph 
titled ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' that would provide the applicable 
OMB control number, required PRA statements, and the estimated time to 
collect the required information (burden). Any costs associated with 
the reporting requirement would be included in the Costs of Compliance 
section in the preamble of the AD. Therefore, the FAA did not change 
this AD as a result of this comment.

Request To Consider Impact on Small Entities

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA either 
provide the factual basis for its Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) 
certification that the AD will not have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities, or prepare an initial 
regulatory flexibility analysis.
    The FAA provides the following clarification. The RFA of 1980 (5 
U.S.C. 601-612), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121) and the Small 
Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-240), requires Federal agencies 
to consider the effects of the regulatory action on small business and 
other small entities and to minimize any significant economic impact. 
The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses and not-for-
profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are 
not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with 
populations of less than 50,000.
    This AD will affect nine domestic entities, of which four are small 
business entities. The table below displays the industries of the small 
entities, their average annual revenue, and the AD's estimated cost 
burden relative to average annual revenue.

                       Number of Small Entities Affected by Industry and Cost Significance
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                              NAICS                                 Number of        Average       Cost per AD/
    Number of  affected        \1\           Description            affected         annual       annual revenue
         entities             code                                  airplanes        revenue           (%)
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1.........................    481211  Nonscheduled Chartered                  6     $11,430,000             0.06
                                       Passenger Air
                                       Transportation.
1.........................    481211  Nonscheduled Chartered                  5       9,830,000             0.06
                                       Passenger Air
                                       Transportation.
1.........................    481211  Nonscheduled Chartered                  1          84,777             1.30
                                       Passenger Air
                                       Transportation.
1.........................    561710  Exterminating and Pest                  3          92,090             3.60
                                       Control Services.
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\1\ North American Industrial Classification System.

    While the FAA has determined that this AD affects a number of small 
entities, the compliance cost of the AD relative to each small entity's 
annual revenue is minimal. The FAA estimates the total cost per 
affected airplane to be $1,105 (13 work-hours x $85 per work-hour), 
which is less than 2% of the average small entity's annual revenue 
based on the number of affected airplanes in their fleet. Therefore, as 
provided in section 605(b), the FAA certifies this AD will not result 
in a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. The FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Conclusion

    These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority 
of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. 
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design 
Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition 
described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant 
data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety 
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing 
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for 
minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. 
None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.

Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service 
Bulletin 8-05-11, dated April 29, 2022. This material specifies 
procedures for detailed inspections for cracks and corrosion of the 
barrel nuts at the flight compartment windshield side posts, the nose 
landing gear trunnion plate assemblies, nacelle lower longeron 
attachments, the front, mid and rear spar horizontal stabilizer to 
vertical stabilizer attachments, the bathtub fittings attachments, the 
wing rib YW23.858 assemblies, and at the wing rib YW42.00 assemblies, 
and applicable corrective actions (e.g., repairs or replacement).
    The FAA also reviewed De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited 
Service Bulletin 84-27-73, dated May 8, 2019; and De Havilland Aircraft 
of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 8-27-121, dated July 30, 2019. This 
material specifies procedures, for a detailed inspection for cracks and 
corrosion of the barrel nuts, having part number (P/N) DSC228-4, at the 
rudder pedal adjustment mechanism, and applicable corrective actions 
(i.e., replacement of barrel nuts, having P/N DSC228-4, with barrel 
nuts, having P/N B0203073-4). These documents are distinct since they 
apply to different airplane models.
    The FAA also reviewed De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited 
Service Bulletin 8-27-122, dated July 18, 2019. This material specifies 
procedures for a detailed inspection for cracks and corrosion of the 
barrel nuts, having P/N DSC228-5, at the control attachment fittings, 
and applicable corrective actions (i.e., replacement of barrel nuts,

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having P/N DSC228-5, with barrel nuts, having P/N B0203073-5).
    The FAA also reviewed De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited 
Service Bulletin 84-05-02, dated April 29, 2022. This material 
specifies procedures for detailed inspections for cracks and corrosion 
of the barrel nuts at the flight compartment windshield side posts, the 
vertical stabilizer pitch feel trim frame, the front and rear spar wing 
to fuselage attachment joint struts and fittings, and the bathtub 
fitting attachments, and applicable corrective actions (e.g., repairs 
or replacement).
    This material is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 91 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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               Labor cost                   Parts cost         Cost per product         Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 13 work-hours x $85 per hour =                  $0  Up to $1,105..............  Up to $100,555.
 $1,105.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any 
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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            Labor cost                Parts cost      Cost per product
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Up to 8 work-hours x $85 per hour             * $0  Up to $680.
 = $680.
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* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
  estimates for the parts specified in this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. 
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight 
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for 
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary 
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to 
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

2026-11-06 De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-23367; Docket No. 
FAA-2025-2558; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00022-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 9, 2026.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited 
(Type Certificate previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) airplanes, 
certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) 
through (4) of this AD.
    (1) Model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, and -106 airplanes.
    (2) Model DHC-8-201 and -202 airplanes.
    (3) Model DHC-8-301, -311, and -315 airplanes.
    (4) Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 14, Hardware; 
51, Standard practices/structures.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracked barrel nuts at the 
wing front spar and horizontal stabilizer to vertical stabilizer 
joint, which was caused by corrosion from inadequate cadmium plating 
on the barrel nuts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking 
and corrosion of the affected barrel nuts. The unsafe condition, if 
not addressed, could result in failed barrel nuts that could 
compromise the structural integrity of the

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airplane and could lead to loss of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Actions for Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes

    For Model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, and -106 airplanes, Model DHC-
8-201 and -202 airplanes, and Model DHC-8-301, -311, and -315 
airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (4) 
of this AD.
    (1) As of 60 days after the effective date of this AD: At the 
next flight compartment windshield replacement, do a detailed 
inspection for cracks and corrosion of the barrel nuts at the 
windshield side posts and, before further flight, do all applicable 
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service 
Bulletin 8-05-11, dated April 29, 2022. Repeat the inspection 
thereafter at each flight compartment windshield replacement.
    (2) Within 6 years since entry into service, or within 60 days 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do 
detailed inspections for cracks and corrosion of the barrel nuts at 
the nose landing gear trunnion plate assemblies, nacelle lower 
longeron attachments, the front, mid and rear spar horizontal 
stabilizer to vertical stabilizer attachments, the bathtub fittings 
attachments, the wing rib YW23.858 assemblies, and the wing rib 
YW42.00 assemblies, and before further flight, do all applicable 
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service 
Bulletin 8-05-11, dated April 29, 2022. Repeat the inspection 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 years.
    (3) Within 6 years since entry into service, or within 60 days 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do a 
detailed inspection for cracks and corrosion of the barrel nuts, 
having part number (P/N) DSC228-5, at the control attachment 
fittings, and before further flight, do all applicable corrective 
actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of De 
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 8-27-122, 
dated July 18, 2019. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals 
not to exceed 6 years.
    (4) Within 7 years since entry into service, or within 60 days 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do a 
detailed inspection for cracks and corrosion of the barrel nuts, 
having P/N DSC228-4, at the rudder pedal adjustment mechanism, and 
before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of De Havilland 
Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 8-27-121, dated July 30, 
2019. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 
years.

(h) Actions for Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

    For Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes: Do the actions 
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD.
    (1) As of 60 days after the effective date of this AD: At the 
next flight compartment windshield replacement, do a detailed 
inspection for cracks and corrosion of the barrel nuts at the flight 
compartment windshield side posts, and before further flight, do all 
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service 
Bulletin 84-05-02, dated April 29, 2022. Repeat the inspection 
thereafter at each flight compartment windshield replacement.
    (2) Within 6 years since entry into service, or within 60 days 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do 
detailed inspections for cracks and corrosion of the barrel nuts at 
the vertical stabilizer pitch feel trim frame, the front and rear 
spar wing to fuselage attachment joint struts and fittings, and the 
bathtub fitting attachments, and before further flight, do all 
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service 
Bulletin 84-05-02, dated April 29, 2022. Repeat the inspections 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 years.
    (3) Within 7 years since entry into service, or within 60 days 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do a 
detailed inspection for cracks and corrosion of the barrel nuts, 
having P/N DSC228-4, at the rudder pedal adjustment mechanism, and 
before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of De Havilland 
Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 84-27-73, dated May 8, 
2019. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 
years.

(i) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 
principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the 
International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and email to: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#591814161a193f3838773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6524282a26250304044b020a13">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Validation Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or De Havilland 
Aircraft of Canada Limited's Transport Canada Design Approval 
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must 
include the DAO-authorized signature.

(j) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Christopher Spencer, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7300; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#50697d3126237d3e2931333f7d333f23103631317e373f26"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b88195d9cecb95d6c1d9dbd795dbd7cbf8ded9d996dfd7ce">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph 
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions 
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 8-
05-11, dated April 29, 2022.
    (ii) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 8-
27-121, dated July 30, 2019.
    (iii) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 
8-27-122, dated July 18, 2019.
    (iv) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 
84-05-02, dated April 29, 2022.
    (v) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Service Bulletin 84-
27-73, dated May 8, 2019.
    (3) For De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited material 
identified in this AD, contact De Havilland Aircraft of Canada 
Limited, Dash 8 Series Customer Response Centre, 5800 Explorer 
Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5K9, Canada; telephone North 
America (toll-free): 855-310-1013, Direct: 647-277-5820; email 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a8dcc0cce894c988c0dacdce95" http: dehavilland.com">dehavilland.com</a>">thd@<a href="http://dehavilland.com">dehavilland.com</a></a>; website <a href="http://dehavilland.com">dehavilland.com</a>.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., 
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
    (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5a3c28743334292a3f392e3335341a343b283b743d352c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95f3e7bbfcfbe6e5f0f6e1fcfafbd5fbf4e7f4bbf2fae3">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

    Issued on May 26, 2026.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-11217 Filed 6-3-26; 8:45 am]
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