AD 2004-21-06

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II Airplanes and Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-21-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2004-CE-02-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 61758

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Inc Airworthiness Directives; deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II Airplanes and Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper lockwire security on firewall connector plugs could lead to loss of ignition systems during flight, resulting in engine failure.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the firewall connector plugs for proper lockwire security. Replace or modify the plugs as appropriate.

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Compliance Time

Initially inspect within the next 100 hours time-in-service after December 6, 2004.

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Affected Aircraft

deHavilland Inc. Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. II airplanes (all serial numbers) and Bombardier Inc. Model (Otter) DHC-3 airplanes powered by radial engines (all serial numbers).

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