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AD FAA-2014-0570

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes. This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent potential ignition sources within the fuel system, which could result in a fuel tank explosion.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2014-0570

Document Number

2015-16580

Type

Rule

Publication Date

July 17, 2015

Effective Date

August 21, 2015

Affected Manufacturer

Bombardier, Inc.

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2014-0570

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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