AD 88-18-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-101 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-106 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Ingestion of flammable fluids into the engine starter-generator could cause a fire in the nacelle.
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Required Actions
Position, secure, and re-safetywire the brush access cover band on each engine starter-generator within five calendar days after the effective date. Seal the openings around the terminal post conductor bars using specified materials within 150 flight hours. Use alternate means of compliance if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within five calendar days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter every time the brush access cover band has been loosened or whenever a starter-generator is replaced; within 150 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. Model DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106 airplanes, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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