# Proposed AD 96-NM-58-AD: de Havilland Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -301 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-11-21
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 13, 1996, 61 FR 48437
- Comments due: October 24, 1996
- Became: [AD 98-11-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-11-21)
- Docket: 96-NM-58-AD
- FR document: 96-23443
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/19/f9/19f922b7d30352546dcb3a7c6616178394715afa8c8dc62ec0b5ce2515969492 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1996-09-13/pdf/96-23443.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/09/13/96-23443/airworthiness-directives-de-havilland-model-dhc-8-102--103-and--301-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/96-NM-58-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain de Havilland Model DHC-8- 102, -103, and -301 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection for wear and breakage of wire segments of the individual lighting units of the ceiling and sidewall lights, and replacement of any damaged wiring. This proposal also would require installation of teflon spiral wrap on the wiring of the ceiling and sidewall lights. This proposal is prompted by reports of chafing found on the electrical wiring of the cabin ceiling lighting system. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent the possibility of a fire on an airplane due to such chafing and consequent short circuiting, overheating, and smoking of the wires on the aircraft structure.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 13, 1996: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 96-23443, comments due Oct 24, 1996 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/09/13/96-23443/airworthiness-directives-de-havilland-model-dhc-8-102--103-and--301-series-airplanes)

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