AD NUMBER: 2011-24-10

MANUFACTURER: Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-201 and -202 airplanes with FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00753NY (Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) STC SA97-106) installed.
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2011-24-10
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments

SUMMARY: This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

It has been determined that modifications by DECA Aviation Engineering Limited on Bombardier Inc. DHC-8 Series 200 aeroplanes with their Cargo Conversion and Abrasion Protection Systems, Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) SA97-106, provide inadequate fire protection and decompression venting means. This can lead to an uncontrolled cargo fire and structural damage.

This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 16, 2011

FMI: AD