AD 2010-10-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2010-10-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0435
FR Citation
75 FR 24389

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of wires in the AC wire harnesses located along the lower wing shroud on either wing, leading to arcing, local overheating, and AC generator failure. This could result in the loss of anti-icing heaters and pose a safety concern.

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Required Actions

Inspect and rectify damaged wiring along the wing lower shroud. Replace blind fasteners with solid rivets at four wiring harness tie-down mount locations. Inspect and replace or repair chafed or damaged wire or Teflon tubing in the wiring harness installation.

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Compliance Time

Within 120 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, serial numbers 4001 through 4169 inclusive.

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