# Proposed AD FAA-2014-0146: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2015-02-25
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 28, 2014, 79 FR 17459
- Comments due: May 12, 2014
- Became: [AD 2015-02-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-25)
- Docket: FAA-2014-0146 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2014-0146, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2013-NM-243-AD
- FR document: 2014-06563
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e2/2d/e22d53de0169e2742af599830104657665888df3025281199bcd6b4d9f7c6ca9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2014-03-28/pdf/2014-06563.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/28/2014-06563/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/24726DD3110982B286257CA90059ECF2.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2014-0146

## 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 fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This proposed AD would require replacing a fitting that is part of the refuel control solenoid valve assembly. We are proposing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 28, 2014: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2014-06563, comments due May 12, 2014 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/03/28/2014-06563/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes)

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