AD 2002-03-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-400 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadequate clearance between the fuel tank vent lines and the adjacent rib structures of the wings, or failure of certain temporary, reworked fuel probes in the center fuel tanks in the wings, could compromise the airplane's lightning protection system, possibly resulting in a fire or explosion if the airplane were hit by lightning.
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Required Actions
Modify the clearance of the fuel tank vent lines to the left and right wing fuel tanks. Replace three existing fuel probes from the center fuel tank on the left and right wings with new production fuel probes, where applicable.
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Compliance Time
Not specified in the provided text.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes, as specified in the AD.
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