AD 2018-14-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AD Number
2018-14-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0274
FR Citation
83 FR 31648

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Reports of fire incidents of the auxiliary power unit (APU) inlet, which caused tail cone damage after an initial failed APU start followed by two or more in-flight APU start attempts.

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Required Actions

Modify the APU electronic control unit (ECU) wiring harness, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-49-04, dated March 29, 2017 (for S/N 20003 through 20500 inclusive); or Bombardier Service Bulletin 350-49-001, dated March 29, 2017 (for S/N 20501 through 20696 inclusive).

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Compliance Time

Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 20003 through 20500 inclusive and 20501 through 20696 inclusive.

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