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AD/CL-600/24 - Generator and APU Feeder Wires

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This airworthiness directive requires operators of Bombardier CL-600-1A11 and CL-600-2A12 aeroplanes to inspect the Generator 1, Generator 2 and APU No 8 feeder wire installations against specified Canadair drawings and the CL-600 Completion Centre Handbook, and—by 24 December 1992—either re-route/modify installations to provide adequate airspace or fit larger-gauge approved wires so the generator load cannot overheat them. It matters because insufficient airspace can let feeder wires run hot enough to degrade insulation and damage adjacent materials.

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AD/CL-600/24 - Generator and APU Feeder Wires

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Bombardier (Canadair) CL-600 (Challenger) Series Aeroplanes

AD/CL-600/24 Generator and APU Feeder Wires 12/92

Applicability: All Model CL-600-1A11 and CL-600-2A12 aircraft.

Requirement: 1. Inspect the installation of the Generator 1, Generator 2 and APU No 8 feeder wires for conformance with Canadair Drawings 600-5801 Note 17 or 600-58031 Note 14, and CL-600 Completion Centre Handbook section 6.

2. If any Generator 1, Generator 2 or APU No 8 feeder wires are not installed in accordance with the above requirements, either:

(a) Re-route wires or modify interior installation to provide adequate air space surrounding the wires; or

(b) Install appropriate larger gauge wires of an acceptable type to ensure that the maximum generator rated load can be conducted without causing wire overheat.

Note: Transport Canada AD CF-82-12R1 dated 28 August 1992 refers.

Compliance: Prior to 24 December 1992.

Background: The generator and APU feeder wires are rated for 200C maximum operating temperature. CL-600 type approval tests have shown that when the wires are installed in accordance with the Canadair requirements, wire temperatures of up to 160C can be reached during maximum generator load conditions.

If the Canadair requirements are not complied with when installing interior insulation and furnishing, the No 8 feeder wires for the generators and the APU may overheat during high generator load conditions, due to inadequate airspace surrounding the wires. This overheating may result in degraded wire insulation and damage to insulation blankets, cabin furnishing, or other materials adjacent to the wires.

Compliance with this Directive will ensure that there is an adequate air space around the feeder wires, thus preventing damage to the aircraft. The Transport Canada compliance date is extended by approximately two months for Australian registered aircraft.

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