AD 96-15-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 1900D | Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Corporation Model 1900D Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
High resistance short circuit condition in the heated windshield wiring, caused by the braid wire attached to the low heat power terminal block, leading to arcing and substantial heat, resulting in smoke and fire in the cockpit.
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Required Actions
Pull and band specified windshield heat control circuit breakers on both pilot and co-pilot sides; insert AD copy into AFM Limitations section; fabricate and install placard prohibiting flight in known icing conditions.
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Compliance Time
Required prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, except to those operators receiving this action by priority letter issued July 10, 1996, which made these actions effective immediately upon receipt.
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Affected Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft Corporation Model 1900D airplanes (serial numbers UE-1 through UE-239) with windshield part number 114-384020-1 or 114-384020-2 installed.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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