AD 2005-15-16

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Airworthiness Directives; AvCraft Dornier Model 328-300 Airplanes

AD Number
2005-15-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21054
FR Citation
70 FR 44046

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft AvCraft Dornier Model 328-300 Airworthiness Directives; AvCraft Dornier Model 328-300 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the electrical wiring of the fuel pumps; install insulation at the flow control and shut-off valves, and other components of the environmental control system; install markings at fuel wiring harnesses; replace the wiring harness of the auxiliary fuel system with a new wiring harness; and install insulated couplings in the fuel system, as applicable. Also, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new inspections of the fuel tank system.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

AvCraft Dornier Model 328-300 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 3105 through 3223 inclusive.

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