# Airworthiness Directives; GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2024-06-11 · Effective 2024-07-16 · 89 FR 49091
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-12588
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 89 FR 49091
- **Publication date:** 2024-06-11
- **Effective date:** 2024-07-16
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2024-0234
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GA8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes. This AD is prompted by reports of insufficient electrical bonding of the solenoid (relay) box assembly that could result in degraded performance, errors, or intermittent failures of equipment connected to electrical Bus 1, Bus 2, associated electrical control, and protective devices fitted within or attached to the solenoid box. This AD requires inspecting for an existing wire connecting the relay box earth point to the ground power socket, and if one is not present, installing a mechanical connection. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/11/2024-12588/airworthiness-directives-ga8-airvan-pty-ltd-airplanes)
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