AD 2000-07-23

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-07-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-321-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 20075

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-100 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the thunderstorm lights in the cockpit after loss of all generated electrical power, which could result in the cockpit instruments not being visible to the flight crew during certain emergency procedures, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish Bombardier Modification 8/0198, including changing the power supply for the thunderstorm lights from the left secondary bus to the left essential bus, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin S.B. 8-24-69, Revision 'A', dated June 11, 1999.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 020 inclusive; certificated in any category; except those on which Modification 8/0198 has been installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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