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AD/MU-2/73 - Baggage Compartment / Engine Bleed Lines

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Requires owners/operators of Mitsubishi MU-2B, MU-2B-10, -15 and -20 aeroplanes (serials 005–164), unless already compliant with Service Recommendation 033/033A, to modify the baggage compartment ceiling per Mitsubishi Service Bulletin No.182 (or a JCAB‑approved revision). The stated purpose is to prevent baggage contacting engine bleed air ducting and the resulting fire risk. Aircraft owners must pay for and arrange the modification and comply by 31 August 2009; the regulator enforces the requirement.

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Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes

AD/MU-2/73	Baggage Compartment / Engine Bleed Lines	8/2009

Applicability:	Model MU-2B, MU-2B-10, -15, and -20 aircraft, serial numbers 005 through 164; except aircraft in compliance with Mitsubishi MU-2 Service RecommendationNo. 033 or 033A.
Requirement:	Accomplish the modification of the baggage compartment ceiling in accordance with the instructions of Mitsubishi MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 182 original issue, or later JCAB approved revision.Note: JCAB AD TCD-1817-79 refers.
Compliance:	Unless already accomplished, before 31 August 2009.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 July 2009.
Background:	There is the possibility of a baggage compartment fire occurring due to baggage contact with the engine bleed air ducting. This Directive is issued to ensure compliance of future imported aircraft.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

18 June 2009

AD/MU-2/73

Baggage Compartment / Engine Bleed Lines

8/2009

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Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes

Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes

AD/MU-2/73	Baggage Compartment / Engine Bleed Lines	8/2009

Applicability:	Model MU-2B, MU-2B-10, -15, and -20 aircraft, serial numbers 005 through 164; except aircraft in compliance with Mitsubishi MU-2 Service RecommendationNo. 033 or 033A.
Requirement:	Accomplish the modification of the baggage compartment ceiling in accordance with the instructions of Mitsubishi MU-2 Service Bulletin No. 182 original issue, or later JCAB approved revision.Note: JCAB AD TCD-1817-79 refers.
Compliance:	Unless already accomplished, before 31 August 2009.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 July 2009.
Background:	There is the possibility of a baggage compartment fire occurring due to baggage contact with the engine bleed air ducting. This Directive is issued to ensure compliance of future imported aircraft.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

18 June 2009

AD/MU-2/73 - Baggage Compartment / Engine Bleed Lines

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Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes

Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes

AD/MU-2/73

AD/MU-2/73

Baggage Compartment / Engine Bleed Lines

Baggage Compartment / Engine Bleed Lines

8/2009

8/2009

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Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes

Mitsubishi MU-2 Series Aeroplanes

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AD/MU-2/73

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