# Proposed AD FAA-2013-0298: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-15-06
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 11, 2013, 78 FR 21573
- Comments due: May 28, 2013
- Became: [AD 2013-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-06)
- Docket: FAA-2013-0298 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2013-0298, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2012-NM-175-AD
- FR document: 2013-08453
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/9f/74/9f7462d1e7ca74844a916a3d48f459bdf5a2ce4cfe69d12ec08ab6b5f4483f81 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-04-11/pdf/2013-08453.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/11/2013-08453/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/80308596CFED649F86257B4A0048D764.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2013-0298

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of dual alternating current (AC) generator failure during flight. The failure was attributed to wire chafing along the wing lower flap shroud. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance program to incorporate certain tasks for the electrical wiring interconnection system inspection program. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of both AC generators due to wire chafing, which could result in loss of power to the anti-icing heaters for the elevator horn, engine inlet, and propeller, and consequent ice accumulation in these areas, which could adversely affect the controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 11, 2013: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2013-08453, comments due May 28, 2013 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/11/2013-08453/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes)

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