Brief Type History
Product Support Policy
Availability and Status of Publications
Supply of Manufacturing Drawings
Index of TNS
Index of Modifications
Index of Repair Schemes

BRIEF TYPE HISTORY

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PRODUCT SUPPORT POLICY
 

1.     Introduction. With effect from 2 April 2001, de Havilland Support Ltd obtained UK CAA approval to assume from BAE SYSTEMS responsibility as the Type Design Organisation for the various de Havilland ‘legacy’ aircraft. The purpose of this Technical News Sheet (TNS) is to explain how de Havilland Support Ltd will discharge its responsibilities for continued airworthiness of the range of Moth aircraft and how it will provide for the supply of technical publications, especially the distribution of TNS. 2.     TNS Service. The purchase price of all de Havilland aircraft TNS will include the provision of the first year’s subscription service only. Thereafter, TNS amendments will only continue to be received if the annual subscription fee is paid. However, for those who subscribe to the TNS service, de Havilland Support Ltd intends to publish a quarterly newsletter (or as urgency demands) to provide a regular means of communication with de Havilland aircraft owners, operators and maintenance organisations. The newsletters will be a tangible means of communication for more informal technical or operational matters which do not justify the issue of a TNS. 3.     Other Technical Publications. Over the years a wide range of technical publications have been issued in support of de Havilland aircraft, including Maintenance and Repair Manuals, Schedules of Spare Parts, Maintenance Schedules and Pilot’s Notes. Details of those publications currently available can be obtained from de Havilland Support Ltd at the address below. Unfortunately, in most cases the technical content of these documents has been ‘frozen’ and the only means of amending the data has been by the promulgation of a TNS. Whilst there is no active amendment service for these publications, it is essential that holders register their interest so that they might be advised whenever an amendment or revision is published. Accordingly, there is no charge for registration as a publication holder. In the event that a publication is amended or re-issued, de Havilland Support Ltd will contact all registered holders and advise details of the amendment and its cost. 4.     Supply of Manufacturing Drawings. The Company can provide copies of manufacturing drawings to assist in the maintenance or restoration of existing aircraft. Such drawings are provided on the basis of acceptance of de Havilland Support Ltd’s normal trading terms (available on request).   Click here for further details on supply and price list. 5.     Repair Schemes. The de Havilland Support Ltd archive contains an array of repair drawings and schemes which are presently being catalogued. Thus, if an aircraft has damage in excess of published repair schemes, a solution may already be available. Alternatively, the Company can originate new repair schemes or classify the extent of damage under the terms of its CAA design approval. In future, it is hoped to display an Index of Repair Schemes on the Company’s website. 6.     Modifications. The de Havilland Support Ltd Design Approval (UK CAA Groups E1 and E2) also allows the Company to originate modifications or to vet and support other proposals submitted from external sources. Such activity might range from the approval of an alternative material specification to the design of a completely new aircraft system. Due to the variability of the work required in modification design, each task would be the subject of an individual quotation. 7.     Supply of Spare Parts. The Company is first and foremost a Type Design Organisation and not a spares stockist. However, from time to time it is possible that small quantities of new manufacture spare parts will be available for sale. Details of available spare parts will be notified on the Company´s website. 8.     Continued Airworthiness. To keep the large fleet of de Havilland aircraft airworthy and able to fly on into the future requires the Type Design Organisation, aircraft owners and operators and aircraft maintenance organisations to work together to solve any new technical problems as they arise. Such solutions must sustain the airworthiness of the worldwide fleet but in a realistic and cost-effective manner. As the Type Design Organisation, de Havilland Support Ltd will do all it can to achieve this aim. The Company’s ability to do so, however, relies heavily on liaison and co-operation with aircraft owners, who must advise when they experience a problem for the first time or contact the Company if they have any questions about support of their aircraft. A vital means of communication will be the regular newsletter and the associated TNS service. 9.     Data Protection Act. de Havilland Support Ltd is registered under the UK Data Protection Act and undertakes not to disclose details of publication subscribers to any other party. 10.    Contact Details. The Type Design Organisation can be contacted as follows: de Havilland Support Ltd Building 213  Duxford Airfield Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR England Tel: +44 (0) 1223 830090 FAX: +44 (0) 1223 830085 e-mail: info@dhsupport.com

source: Technical News Sheet CT (89) No. 28, Issue 3, dated 31 March, 2004, issued by de Havilland Support Ltd.

AVAILABILITY AND STATUS OF PUBLICATIONS

The following publications are available for this aircraft type or series – click the PUBLICATIONS – STATUS AND PRICES button for details. As well as price, also shown is the current amendment status of the relevant publication. You may order from us by using the order form (see below), which should be downloaded, printed off and, when completed, sent by mail or FAX to our contact numbers/address. Alternatively, you can order on-line. For security reasons, details for payment by credit card should be submitted by mail or FAX. For further payment options (e.g. electronic), please click the appropriate button below.

INDEX OF TNS

The list showing the current Technical News Sheets (TNS) can be downloaded using the link below.  This list will be amended from time to time to assist Operators in maintaining an up-to-date list.

Download or view the Index of TNS (pdf file - 14kb)

INDEX OF MODIFICATIONS

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INDEX OF REPAIR SCHEMES

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