AD 2006-17-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Overheating due to arcing between the fluorescent tube pins and the lamp holder contacts. The tubes had not been properly seated during installation.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fluorescent light tube assemblies of the cabin, lavatory, and sidewall for proper seating and arcing. Take corrective actions if necessary. Optional terminating action is provided for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 6,300 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first, for the initial compliance. Repetitive inspections are required every 6,300 flight hours.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 003 through 407 inclusive, 409 through 412 inclusive, and 414 through 433 inclusive; excluding those with Hunting interiors.
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