AD 2002-16-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dornier | Model 328-100 and -300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the actuating cartridge on the auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguisher, which could result in the inability to extinguish an APU fire in-flight and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the identification plate on the fire extinguisher bottle of the APU. Replace the existing actuating cartridge with a correct actuating cartridge, if necessary. Remove the fire extinguisher bottle equipped with the actuating cartridge from the APU and reinstall it with the correct actuating cartridge.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 series airplanes.
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