AD 2010-05-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, and DHC-8-202 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, and DHC-8-202 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The top wing fuel tank skin between Yw171.20 and Yw261.00 was painted with a non-aluminized enamel coating, which could fail to protect against lightning strikes, potentially puncturing the wing skin and creating an ignition source in the fuel tank.
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Required Actions
Inspect the dielectric properties of the fuel tank skin for aluminum-loaded primer and aluminum-loaded enamel coating. For improperly coated areas, strip to bare metal, apply alodine coating, inspect for corrosion or deterioration, re-apply alodine, and repaint with aluminum-loaded primer and enamel coating.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of the AD (April 13, 2010).
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, and DHC-8-202 Series Airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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