AD 89-19-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-101 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-102 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-106 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-315 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper installation of fire bottle squib wiring in the engine fire extinguishing system could result in incorrect activation of the fire extinguishing system during engine fire emergencies.
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Required Actions
Within 70 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect and verify proper installation of fire bottle squib wiring per Service Bulletin A8-26-8. Within 120 hours time-in-service or 30 days after the effective date, install Modification 8/1336 per Service Bulletin 8-26-9. Correct wiring installation and verify proper wiring prior to further flight if sleeves are unreadable, damaged, or installation correctness is unconfirmed.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 70 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD for inspection, and within the next 120 hours time-in-service or 30 days after the effective date, whichever occurs first, for installation of Modification 8/1336.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model DHC-8-100 series and DHC-8-300 series airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 149, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Fire Extinguishing System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-19-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-19-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Extinguishing System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/19/1989 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: DHC-8-101 | DHC-8-102 | DHC-8-103 | DHC-8-106 | DHC-8-301 | DHC-8-311 | DHC-8-315 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: 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: 89-19-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6314 AD NUMBER: 89-19-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 19, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-19-02 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39- 6314. Applicability: Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, and Model DHC-8-300 series airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 149, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure that the engine fire extinguishing system bottle squibs are connected to the proper actuating switch, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 70 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, perform an inspection to verify proper installation of the fire bottle squib wiring in the engine fire extinguishing system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A8-26-8, dated March 20, 1989. If the connector identification sleeves are difficult to read or are damaged, or if it has not been confirmed that the installation is correct, prior to further flight, correct the wiring installation and verify proper wiring in accordance with the service bulletin. NOTE: Airplanes on which this inspection and/or repair has previously been performed, as required by paragraphs A. and B. of Telegraphic AD T89-05-51, in accordance with Items 1 through 26 of de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A8-26-7, dated February 24, 1989, are considered to have complied with the requirements of this paragraph. B. Within the next 120 hours time-in-service or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install de Havilland Modification Number 8/1336, "Fire Protection - Fire Extinguisher Squib Electrical Connector Positioning," in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of de Havilland Service Bulletin 8-26-9, dated March 23, 1989. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing of Canada, Ltd., de Havilland Division, Garatt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the New York Aircraft Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This amendment (39-6314) supersedes Telegraphic AD T89-05-51, issued February 28, 1989. This amendment (39-6314, AD 89-19-02) becomes effective on September 19, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-19-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-19-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Extinguishing System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/19/1989 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: DHC-8-101 | DHC-8-102 | DHC-8-103 | DHC-8-106 | DHC-8-301 | DHC-8-311 | DHC-8-315 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: 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: 89-19-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6314 AD NUMBER: 89-19-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model DHC-8-100 and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 19, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-19-02 BOEING OF CANADA, LTD., DE HAVILLAND DIVISION: Amendment 39- 6314. Applicability: Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes, and Model DHC-8-300 series airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 149, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure that the engine fire extinguishing system bottle squibs are connected to the proper actuating switch, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 70 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, perform an inspection to verify proper installation of the fire bottle squib wiring in the engine fire extinguishing system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A8-26-8, dated March 20, 1989. If the connector identification sleeves are difficult to read or are damaged, or if it has not been confirmed that the installation is correct, prior to further flight, correct the wiring installation and verify proper wiring in accordance with the service bulletin. NOTE: Airplanes on which this inspection and/or repair has previously been performed, as required by paragraphs A. and B. of Telegraphic AD T89-05-51, in accordance with Items 1 through 26 of de Havilland Alert Service Bulletin A8-26-7, dated February 24, 1989, are considered to have complied with the requirements of this paragraph. B. Within the next 120 hours time-in-service or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install de Havilland Modification Number 8/1336, "Fire Protection - Fire Extinguisher Squib Electrical Connector Positioning," in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of de Havilland Service Bulletin 8-26-9, dated March 23, 1989. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing of Canada, Ltd., de Havilland Division, Garatt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the New York Aircraft Certification Office, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York. This amendment (39-6314) supersedes Telegraphic AD T89-05-51, issued February 28, 1989. This amendment (39-6314, AD 89-19-02) becomes effective on September 19, 1989. FOOTER:
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