Safety record in brief:2 NTSB events (substantial damage at worst, latest Jun 2015)30 ADs may apply206 service difficulty reports
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The arcing failure of the windshield heat power wire on the right windshield due to unknown reasons. Contributing to the severity of the fire was the lack of training or guidance provided to the crew for selecting the windshield heat to off that would cut power to the circuit.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ENG15IA024)
The failure of the flightcrew of the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA05LA184)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-06 | Hardware; 51, Standard practices/structures | Jul 9, 2026 | Airframe (DHC-8-202) |
| 2021-19-11 | Flight controls | Nov 18, 2021 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Serial numbers per De Havilland Service Bulletin 8-27-123, Revision A (DHC-8-100/200/300); De Havilland Service Bulletin 84-27-74, Revision B (DHC-8-400) |
| 2019-12-17 | Stabilizers | Aug 12, 2019 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672 |
| 2018-23-04 | Ignition; 76, Engine Controls | Mar 15, 2019 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–540. Only with: Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-74-02 (original or Revision A) accomplished concurrently with or after Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-76-35 or 8-76-24. |
| 2018-20-12 | Ice and rain protection | Nov 23, 2018 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672 |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-15-11 | Landing Gear | Sep 5, 2017 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672. Only with: Equipped with MLG retraction actuator assembly P/N 10500-101, -103, -501, -551, or -553. |
| 2017-08-02 | Ignition | May 17, 2017 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672. Only with: Bombardier ModSum 8Q100813 or Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-74-02 incorporated. |
| 2016-24-06 | Ice and rain protection | Jan 12, 2017 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672 |
| 2016-24-01 | Electrical Power | Dec 30, 2016 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672. Only with: Terminal block part number 82450075-001 installed. |
| 2016-10-07 | Electrical power | Jun 23, 2016 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672 |
| 2015-21-02 | Electrical Power | Nov 24, 2015 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672 |
| 2015-14-03 | Fuel | Aug 21, 2015 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–624; 626 |
| 2015-04-08 | Landing Gear | Apr 27, 2015 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672 |
| 2013-15-06 | Electrical Power | Oct 20, 2014 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–on |
| 2014-15-07 | Wings | Sep 2, 2014 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672 |
| 2014-13-18 | Instruments; Code 76, Engine Controls | Aug 19, 2014 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–672. Only with: Beta warning horn (BWH) (Mod 8/2852) incorporated; excludes airplanes with Bombardier option CR873CH00003, CR873CH00005, CR873SOO8112, or MS8Q902206 incorporated. |
| 2014-05-17 | Fuel | May 2, 2014 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 002–672 |
| 2013-22-04 | Flight controls | Dec 5, 2013 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: DHC-8-102 003–672; DHC-8-103 003–672; DHC-8-106 003–672; DHC-8-201 003–672; DHC-8-202 003–672; DHC-8-301 003–672; … |
| 2013-15-08 | Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop Engines | Sep 17, 2013 | Engine (PW123)Serial numbers per Table 1 of the Appendix of P&WC Service Bulletin No. PW100-72-21823, Revision 3. Only with: First-stage power turbine blade P/N 3120973-01, 3120983-01, or 3054053-01 installed with a serial number listed in the referenced SB table. |
| 2013-14-09 | Landing gear | Sep 10, 2013 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–on |
| 2013-04-07 | Electrical Power | Apr 9, 2013 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 002–672 |
| 2012-26-08 | Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop Engines | Feb 15, 2013 | Engine (PW123)Serial numbers per P&WC ASB No. PW100-72-A21813 Rev 3, PW100-72-A21802 Rev 4, and PW100-72-A21798 Rev 5. Only with: Engines with propeller shafts having serial numbers listed in the referenced P&WC ASBs. |
| 2012-04-08 | Flight controls | Apr 10, 2012 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: DHC-8-102 003–672; DHC-8-103 003–672; DHC-8-106 003–672; DHC-8-201 003–672; DHC-8-202 003–672; DHC-8-301 003–672; … |
| 2011-24-10 | Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes | Dec 16, 2011 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–on. Only with: FAA STC ST00753NY (TCCA STC SA97-106) installed. |
| 2011-21-04 | Bombardier Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Airplanes… | Nov 16, 2011 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–557. Only with: Equipped with cockpit door installation P/Ns 82510074 (all), 82510294 (all), 82510310-001, 8Z4597-001, H85250010 (all), 82510700 (all), or 82510704 (all except -502 and -503), per table 1 of this AD. |
| 2011-09-12 | Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -315, -401… | Jun 6, 2011 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: DHC-8-101 003–566; DHC-8-102 003–566; DHC-8-103 003–566; DHC-8-106 003–566; DHC-8-201 003–566; DHC-8-202 003–566; … |
| 2010-21-02 | Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8 Airplanes | Nov 12, 2010 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: DHC-8-101 003–658; DHC-8-102 003–658; DHC-8-103 003–658; DHC-8-106 003–658; DHC-8-201 003–658; DHC-8-202 003–658; … |
| 2010-19-02 | Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-200 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes | Oct 18, 2010 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 644–664 |
| 2010-04-12 | Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-200 Series Airplanes, and Model DHC-8-301… | Apr 8, 2010 | Airframe (DHC-8-202)Certain serial numbers: 003–on |
| 2004-20-01 | Pratt & Whitney Canada Models PW123, PW123B, PW123C, PW123D, PW123E, PW123AF, PW124B… | Nov 5, 2004 | Engine (PW123)Only with: Mechanical fuel controls (MFCs) P/Ns 3244841-21, 3244853-17, 3244855-15, 3244857-14, 3244858-23, 3244871-5, 3244873-4, and 3244874-4 installed. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
RT FWD EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR, LT & RT UNDER WING EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR BETA LIGHTS P/N DSC543-1 FAILED BRIGHTNESS CHECK REF TASK CARD 3350/02 AND REPLACED REF AMM 33-51-00 REV 38.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AUTOFEATHER SELECT LIGHT EXTINGUISHED DURING TAKEOFF, CREW ABORTED AND RETURNED TO GATE. R & R TWO BULBS ON THE PROPELLER SELECT BUTTON. RAN ENGINGES AND TESTED GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.IN FLIGHT, AMBER AND RED NOSE GEAR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND GEAR COULD BE HEARD CYCLING. PULLED THE PSEU FAULT CODES AND WORKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. CHECKED ALL WIRING AND REPORT FOUND S10 PROXIMITY SENSOR SPIKING. THE PROXIMITY SENSOR AND HARNESS CHANGED ALONG WITH RIGGING OF…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT CYCLED DURING CLIMB AND HEARD THE DOOR OPEN AND CLOSE. PERFORMED GVI OF NLG DOOR SENSOR WIRING AND SENSOR AND SENSOR CONNECTOR. WIRING IS IN GOOD CONDITION SENSOR IS FOUND 0.026 AWAY FROM TARGET. SENSOR IS TOO CLOSE TO TARGET. DISCONNECTED NLG DOOR ROD FROM DOOR, DISCONNECTED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.RIGHT ENGINE LOWER COWL FOUND DAMAGED INSIDE AT AFT WALL CONE. REPLACED LOWER COWL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.CORROSION FOUND ON THE INTERIOR SKIN, BOTTOM AFT CORNER OF THE CARGO DOOR OPENING. REPAIR AS REQUIRED. CORROSION REMOVED AND AREA TREATED PRIMED AND PAINTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.MINOR CORROSION FOUND ON PAX DOOR SHELL. MINOR SURFACE CORROSION HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.EMERGENCY LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING. R&R LIGHT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR WILL NOT TEST. R & R THE SMOKE DETECTOR, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 206 reports.