Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1998-08-27 · Effective 1998-10-10 · 63 FR 45682
Document
Document number
98-22824
Federal Register citation
63 FR 45682
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Bombardier Inc. Model Otter DHC-3
Publication date
1998-08-27
Effective date
1998-10-10
FAA docket
Docket No. 97-CE-120-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Bombardier Inc. (formerly deHavilland Inc) Model DHC-3 (Otter) airplanes that have been modified in accordance with A.M. Luton Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA3777NM. This AD requires modifying the airplane's electrical system. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent electrical system failure caused by inadequate electrical system design, which could result in the loss of the engine instruments or a possible electrical fire in the airplane's cockpit.