AD 2001-04-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Contact between the nuts of the Wiggins fuel couplers and the stiffener on the access panel of the upper surface of the right wing could compromise the lightning protection of the fuel tank of the right wing in the event of a lightning strike, and could result in possible fuel tank explosion.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time general visual or X-ray inspection to determine the orientation of the Wiggins fuel couplers. For correctly oriented couplers, rework the stiffener on the access panel within 5,000 flight hours. For incorrectly oriented couplers, remove the coupler, inspect for damage, and take corrective actions including reinstallation, blending, or replacement as necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 90 days after the effective date of the AD for the initial inspection; within 5,000 flight hours for airplanes with correctly oriented couplers; prior to further flight for airplanes with incorrectly oriented couplers.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes having serial numbers 003 through 540 inclusive, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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