AD 2012-20-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2012-20-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0588
FR Citation
77 FR 61511

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing between the wire harness along the wing leading edge and the inboard end rib of the wing leading edge due to insufficient clearance.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wire harness along the wing leading edge for chafing damage in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-57-24, Revision A. Repair any chafing damage found before further flight. Relocate and install new anchor nuts on the leading edge.

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Compliance Time

Within 3,000 flight hours or 18 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, serial numbers 4001 through 4382 inclusive.

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