DHC-3T Lost in WA Puget Sound
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Re: DHC-3T Lost in WA Puget Sound
So. The way this part works. Is it safe to assume the ring was in but came off at some point shortly before the accident? Would it have then spun off with a few turns of the wheel?
Re: DHC-3T Lost in WA Puget Sound
Here is the a release from the NTSB. Note the recommendations to TC and the FAA.
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Acc ... IR2208.pdf
To Transport Canada:
Require all operators of De Havilland Canada DHC-3 airplanes to
conduct an immediate one-time inspection of the horizontal stabilizer
actuator lock ring in accordance with the instructions in Viking Air
Limited Service Letter DHC3-SL-27-001 and report their findings to
Transport Canada. (A-22-24) (Urgent)
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Acc ... IR2208.pdf
To Transport Canada:
Require all operators of De Havilland Canada DHC-3 airplanes to
conduct an immediate one-time inspection of the horizontal stabilizer
actuator lock ring in accordance with the instructions in Viking Air
Limited Service Letter DHC3-SL-27-001 and report their findings to
Transport Canada. (A-22-24) (Urgent)
