# Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Model DHC-8-102, -103, - 106, -301, -311, -314, and -315 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1996-02-02 · Effective 1996-03-04 · 61 FR 3792
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-1873
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 61 FR 3792
- **Publication date:** 1996-02-02
- **Effective date:** 1996-03-04
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 95-NM-12-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain de Havilland Model DHC-8 series airplanes, that requires modification of a certain battery temperature monitor. This amendment is prompted by reports of failure of the battery temperature monitor, which resulted in smoke in the flight compartment. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the battery monitor, which could result in smoke in the flight compartment.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/02/02/96-1873/airworthiness-directives-de-havilland-model-dhc-8-102--103---106--301--311--314-and--315-series)
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