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AD/DO 228/9 - Fuel Tank Lightning Protection

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Requires operators of the listed Dornier 228 serial‑number aircraft to carry out a lightning‑protection modification for wing fuel tanks in accordance with LBA AD 92‑379 (see Dornier Service Bulletin No. 228‑200). The AD is effective 13 April 2006 and sets a compliance deadline of 30 April 2006.

This affects the owners/operators of the specified aircraft, who must arrange and pay for the technical work. The manufacturer found certain wing fuel‑tank panels too thin to resist swept‑stroke lightning, so the modification addresses that specific vulnerability.

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Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 228/9	Fuel Tank Lightning Protection	4/2006

Applicability:	Model 228-201, serial number 8164 and Model 228-212 aircraft, serial numbers 8155, and 8176 through 8220.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with LBA AD 92-379.Note: Dornier Service Bulletin No. 228-200 refers.
Compliance:	Before 30 April 2006, unless already accomplished.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 April 2006.
Background:	The manufacturer has determined that precautions need to be taken for special lightning protection in the area of a wing fuel tank behind the propellers. The existing thickness of panels is not sufficient protection against swept-stroke lightning.

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David Punshon
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

28 February 2006

AD/DO 228/9

Fuel Tank Lightning Protection

4/2006

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Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes

Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 228/9	Fuel Tank Lightning Protection	4/2006

Applicability:	Model 228-201, serial number 8164 and Model 228-212 aircraft, serial numbers 8155, and 8176 through 8220.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with LBA AD 92-379.Note: Dornier Service Bulletin No. 228-200 refers.
Compliance:	Before 30 April 2006, unless already accomplished.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 13 April 2006.
Background:	The manufacturer has determined that precautions need to be taken for special lightning protection in the area of a wing fuel tank behind the propellers. The existing thickness of panels is not sufficient protection against swept-stroke lightning.

AD/DO 228/9 - Fuel Tank Lightning Protection

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Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes

Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 228/9

AD/DO 228/9

Fuel Tank Lightning Protection

Fuel Tank Lightning Protection

4/2006

4/2006

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Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes

Dornier 228 Series Aeroplanes

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AD/DO 228/9

Fuel Tank Lightning Protection Fuel Tank Lightning Protection

Fuel Tank Lightning Protection

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