Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14161 · AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 Airplanes
AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2008-17-01. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to all AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 airplanes, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 airplanes. This AD requires modifying the electrical wiring of the fuel pumps; installing insulation at the hand flow control and shut-off valves, and other components of the environmental control system; and installing markings at fuel wiring harnesses. This AD also requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new inspections of the fuel tank system. This AD is prompted by the results of fuel system reviews conducted by the airplane manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions in Table 1 of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-00-445, dated August 23, 2004.
| Do the following actions— | By accomplishing all the actions specified in— |
|---|---|
| (1) Modify the electrical wiring of the left-hand and right-hand fuel pumps | Paragraph 2.B(1) of the service bulletin. |
| (2) Install insulation at the left-hand and right-hand flow control and shut-off valves, and other components of the environmental control system | Paragraph 2.B(2) of the service bulletin. |
| (3) Install markings at fuel wiring harnesses | Paragraph 2.B(3) of the service bulletin. |
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by inserting a copy of Dornier Temporary Revision ALD-080, dated October 15, 2003, into the Dornier 328 Airworthiness Limitations Document. Thereafter, except as provided in paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative inspection intervals may be approved for this fuel tank system.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
