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Directive.

            For Requirement 2 - Before further flight.

            For Requirement 3 - At the next 'C' of the aircraft on which the equipment is installed.

            This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 25 January 2001.

            Background:  The equipment manufacturer has advised the LBA that the crimping of the present thermal limiter Faston Terminals P/N 3-520133-2 may be insufficient for the current carried through those terminals. This condition could cause an increased resistance in the terminal, resulting in an increased temperature of the terminal and/or melting of the terminal insulation.

            This Directive requires an initial inspection of the terminals to detect any damage and, if necessary, replacement of the wires before further flight with eventual replacement at the next 'C' check. These measures are intended to prevent overheating of the terminals, which could cause smoke and/or fire in the galley compartment.

 Eugene Paul Holzapfel
 Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 11 December 2000

 The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 20 December 2001.