# Proposed AD 2002-NM-267-AD: Dornier Model 328-300 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-03-16
- Products: Fairchild Dornier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 17, 2003, 68 FR 64822
- Comments due: December 17, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-03-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-03-16)
- Docket: 2002-NM-267-AD
- FR document: 03-28610
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/eb/b6/ebb68db5e9fd27b10bb256a86797c48d8dd5281f403a350379b4884bc220baf2 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-11-17/pdf/03-28610.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/17/03-28610/airworthiness-directives-dornier-model-328-300-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D0147BFAAC26209286256DE1005B9236.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-267-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of 3-switch and 4-switch overhead fire extinguisher control panels with new, improved panels. This action is necessary to prevent the inadvertent release of the fire switch pushbutton on the overhead fire extinguisher control panel with the switch guard closed, which could result in an uncommanded engine shutdown. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 17, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-28610, comments due Dec 17, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/17/03-28610/airworthiness-directives-dornier-model-328-300-series-airplanes)

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