AD 55-25-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion at the main earth connection on the fuselage nose decking near nose frame 4 reduces the efficiency of the earthing point, causing overheating of cockpit lighting cables.
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Required Actions
Inspect the earth post on the nose floor for protective coating D.T.D. 827. If uncoated or corroded, dismantle the terminal, clean surfaces, replace washers with D.H.S. 439 G corrosion washers and cadmium-plated steel washers as needed, and repaint with D.T.D. 827 paint.
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Compliance Time
As soon as practical but not later than February 15, 1956, unless already accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd.'s Model 104 Dove Series 1A, 2A, 5A, and other listed series, all serial numbers.
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