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AD/DO 328/30 - Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light

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This Directive requires operators of Dornier 328-100 aeroplanes (serials 3005–3103) to inspect the stick‑pusher disarm switch/light and, if necessary, relocate the switch spacer according to Fairchild Dornier Service Bulletin SB‑328‑27‑279 (17 Nov 1998). Compliance is mandatory by the next A‑Check after the Directive’s effective date; operators pay for and must schedule any inspection and corrective work into their maintenance program.

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Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 328/30	Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light	1/2006

Applicability:	Model 328-100 aeroplanes with serial numbers 3005 to 3103 inclusive.
Requirement:	If not previously accomplished, inspect the stick pusher disarm switch/light on the centre pedestal and, if required, relocate the switch spacer on the RH miscellaneous panel 33VE in accordance with Fairchild Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-27-279 dated 17 November 1998.
	Note: LBA AD 1999-054 refers.
Compliance:	No later than the next A-Check after the effective date of this Directive.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 19 January 2006.
Background:	Protrusion of the disarm switch for the stick pusher due to a possible missinstallation could allow unintentional operation of the switch during entry into the cockpit. The status of the disarmed stick pusher is indicated by an OFF light in the pushbutton and by a CAS message PUSH DISARM. Resetting of the stick pusher is only possible on ground.

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James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

30 November 2005

AD/DO 328/30

Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light

1/2006

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Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation (legislation.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.

Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 328/30	Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light	1/2006

Applicability:	Model 328-100 aeroplanes with serial numbers 3005 to 3103 inclusive.
Requirement:	If not previously accomplished, inspect the stick pusher disarm switch/light on the centre pedestal and, if required, relocate the switch spacer on the RH miscellaneous panel 33VE in accordance with Fairchild Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328-27-279 dated 17 November 1998.
	Note: LBA AD 1999-054 refers.
Compliance:	No later than the next A-Check after the effective date of this Directive.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 19 January 2006.
Background:	Protrusion of the disarm switch for the stick pusher due to a possible missinstallation could allow unintentional operation of the switch during entry into the cockpit. The status of the disarmed stick pusher is indicated by an OFF light in the pushbutton and by a CAS message PUSH DISARM. Resetting of the stick pusher is only possible on ground.

AD/DO 328/30 - Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light

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Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 328/30

AD/DO 328/30

Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light

Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light

1/2006

1/2006

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Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

Dornier 328 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DO 328/30 AD/DO 328/30

AD/DO 328/30

Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light

Stick Pusher Disarm Switch/Light

1/2006 1/2006

1/2006