AD 2014-13-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2014-13-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-1025
FR Citation
79 FR 41114

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Inadvertent activation of ground beta mode during flight, which could lead to engine overspeed, engine damage or failure, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the BWH microswitch installation by replacing the BWH microswitch attachment bracket with a new, more robust bracket that is not affected by deformation of the center console cover.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 airplanes; and DHC-8-200 and DHC-8-300 series airplanes.

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