AD 2002-06-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 and 701) Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-06-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-70-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 14844

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 and 701) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Uncommanded transfer of fuel from wing fuel tanks to the center fuel tank, which could cause the center tank to overfill, leading to fuel leakage from the center tank vent system or making fuel inaccessible, and potentially resulting in engine fuel starvation.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airplane Flight Manual to include procedures for addressing uncommanded fuel transfer. Revise the Minimum Equipment List (MEL). Limit operation of the airplane to flights within 60 minutes of a suitable alternative airport. Increase normal mission fuel requirements by 3,000 pounds.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 and 701) series airplanes.

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