AD 76-11-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH | Do 28 D-1 | Airworthiness Directives; Dornier GmbH Model Do 28D-1 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Smoke and fire resulting from the chafing of teleflex engine control cables against electrical cables.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect electrical cable insulation under each engine for chafing damage where teleflex cables cross electrical cables within 10 hours time in service after the effective date. If chafed cables are found, repair them before further flight. Additionally, wrap helical Rapidon wear protection material or FAA-approved equivalent around the cables under each engine within 100 hours time in service after the effective date, unless earlier compliance is required.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD (for initial inspection) and within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date (for full compliance unless earlier action is required).
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Affected Aircraft
Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model Do 28D-1 airplanes, serial numbers 4001 through 4039, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Electrical Cable Insulation
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Dornier GmbH Model Do 28D-1 Airplanes Subject: Electrical Cable Insulation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/15/1976 Make: Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model: Do 28 D-1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2631 AD NUMBER: 76-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Dornier GmbH Model Do 28D-1 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 15, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-11-04 DORNIER GmbH: Amendment 39-2631. Applies to Model Do 28D-1 airplanes certificated in all categories, serial numbers 4001 through 4039. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent smoke and fire resulting from the chafing of teleflex engine control cables against electrical cables, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the electrical cable insulation under each engine for chafing damage at those points where the throttle and mixture control teleflex cables cross the electrical cables. Actuate the teleflex dables during the inspection. If a chafed electrical cable is found, repair the cable in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD before further flight. (b) Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless earlier compliance is required pursuant to paragraph (a) of this AD, comply with paragraph (c) of this AD. (c) Wrap helical Rapidon wear protection material, or FAA-approved equivalent material, around the electrical cables and teleflex cables under each engine in accordance with Dornier Service Bulletin 1031-1901, dated March 25, 1971, or an FAA approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective June 15, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-11-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-11-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Dornier GmbH Model Do 28D-1 Airplanes Subject: Electrical Cable Insulation Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/15/1976 Make: Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model: Do 28 D-1 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small/Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-11-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2631 AD NUMBER: 76-11-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Dornier GmbH Model Do 28D-1 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 15, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-11-04 DORNIER GmbH: Amendment 39-2631. Applies to Model Do 28D-1 airplanes certificated in all categories, serial numbers 4001 through 4039. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent smoke and fire resulting from the chafing of teleflex engine control cables against electrical cables, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the electrical cable insulation under each engine for chafing damage at those points where the throttle and mixture control teleflex cables cross the electrical cables. Actuate the teleflex dables during the inspection. If a chafed electrical cable is found, repair the cable in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD before further flight. (b) Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless earlier compliance is required pursuant to paragraph (a) of this AD, comply with paragraph (c) of this AD. (c) Wrap helical Rapidon wear protection material, or FAA-approved equivalent material, around the electrical cables and teleflex cables under each engine in accordance with Dornier Service Bulletin 1031-1901, dated March 25, 1971, or an FAA approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective June 15, 1976. FOOTER:
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