# Proposed AD FAA-2012-0722: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2012-20-08
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 24, 2012, 77 FR 43176
- Comments due: September 7, 2012
- Became: [AD 2012-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-20-08)
- Docket: FAA-2012-0722 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-0722, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2011-NM-188-AD
- FR document: 2012-17967
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d8/c7/d8c772cb1852a37eee01e7a332d6cdcae2d5483596b0c8f679305843ffce31cc (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-07-24/pdf/2012-17967.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/24/2012-17967/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0EB69902AE2FDF7E86257A450044267C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-0722

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of alternating current (AC) generator failures in-service due to incomplete fusion in the weld joint of the rotor band assembly. This proposed AD would require inspecting the AC generator to determine the part number, and replacing the AC generator if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent rotor windings from coming in contact with the generator housing, which could result in debris contaminating and potentially blocking the engine oil scavenge system, leading to loss of oil pressure and an in- flight shutdown of the engine.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 24, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-17967, comments due Sep 7, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/24/2012-17967/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes)

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