AD 2000-23-27

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -301 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-23-27
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-359-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 70777

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-102 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -301 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the electrical wiring of the cabin ceiling lighting system, leading to short circuiting, overheating, and smoking of the wires on the aircraft structure.

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Required Actions

Inspect for wear and breakage of wire segments of the individual lighting units of the ceiling and sidewall lights, and replace any damaged wiring. Install teflon spiral wrap on the wiring of the ceiling and sidewall lights. Perform a one-time inspection to determine if teflon spiral wrap is installed on the wiring of the lavatory lighting system, and install it if not present.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,000 hours time-in-service or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -301 series airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 002 through 010 inclusive, 012 through 201 inclusive, 203 through 209 inclusive, 211 through 215 inclusive, 217 through 220 inclusive, 222, and 223; except those airplanes on which de Havilland Modification 8/1114 or 8/1110 has been accomplished.

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