AD 2004-15-09

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-15-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-285-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 44591

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier DHC-8-101 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel tube assembly could cause a fuel leak, which could result in fire in the center wing area.

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Required Actions

Inspect the APU fuel tube assembly for discrepancies, including insufficient clearance, nicks, dents, chafing, or other damage. Relocate the clamps on the fuel tube assembly if no discrepancies are found. If discrepancies are found, perform related investigative and corrective actions before relocating the clamps.

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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-8-101, -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes, serial number 003 through 585 inclusive, with APU installation per Standard Option Only (S.O.O.) 8155 or Change Request (CR) 849SO08155.

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