AD 2015-13-02

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2015-13-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0524
FR Citation
80 FR 36710

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion in the low-rate discharge tubes of the fire protection system leading to the forward baggage compartment, potentially leading to perforation of one or more tubes.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive checks for leakage of the discharge tubes of the fire protection system. Eventually replace all existing aluminum tube assemblies with new, improved corrosion-resistant stainless steel tube assemblies.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (July 31, 2015).

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes.

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