AD 2024-08-09

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Airworthiness Directives; GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

AD Number
2024-08-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-0234
FR Citation
89 FR 49091

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airworthiness Directives; GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

insufficient electrical bonding of the solenoid (relay) box assembly that could result in degraded performance, errors, or intermittent failures of equipment connected to electrical Bus 1, Bus 2, associated electrical control, and protective devices fitted within or attached to the solenoid box.

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Required Actions

Inspecting for an existing wire connecting the relay box earth point to the ground power socket, and if one is not present, installing a mechanical connection.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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