AD 2017-17-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AD Number
2017-17-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0481
FR Citation
82 FR 40690

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Low clearance in the aft equipment bay between auxiliary power unit (APU) generator power cables and a hydraulic line, which can cause damage to wire insulation and lead to arcing with the metallic hydraulic return line, potentially causing a fire in the aft equipment bay.

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Required Actions

Inspect the APU generator power cables and the adjacent hydraulic line for damage, and repair if necessary. Modify the APU generator power cable installation to provide sufficient clearance between the power cables and the hydraulic return line.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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