AD 98-11-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-301 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-301, -311, -314, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-311 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-301, -311, -314, and -315 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | DHC-8-315 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-301, -311, -314, and -315 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Severe overheating of the electrical connectors for the lights in the forward end of the passenger overhead compartments, which could result in smoke and fire in the passenger cabin.
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Required Actions
Install additional wiring and new electrical connectors for the lights in the forward end of the passenger overhead compartments in accordance with Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin S.B. A8-33-39, Revision `A,' dated October 24, 1997.
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Compliance Time
Within 400 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model DHC-8-301, -311, -314, and -315 series airplanes; serial numbers 100, and 202 through 433 inclusive; excluding serial numbers 271 and 408; certificated in any category.
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