AD 2005-18-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-400 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Chafing between fuel and hydraulic tubes and the fairlead plate where the tubes pass through the firewall, which could lead to fuel and/or hydraulic fluid leakage in the engine nacelle area and consequent fire or explosion.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fuel and hydraulic tubes for nicks, dents, chafing, or damage, and take corrective action if any damage exceeds acceptable limits. Modify the fairlead plate assemblies as specified in the service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 flight hours after the effective date for airplanes without specific modifications, or within 4,000 flight hours after the effective date for airplanes with specific modifications.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes, serial numbers 4003 through 4089 inclusive, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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