AD 2003-02-51

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

AD Number
2003-02-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-20-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 5808

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Discrepancies in the fuel distribution system could cause the center tank to overfill, leading to fuel leakage from the center tank vent system or making fuel inaccessible, which could result in engine fuel starvation.

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Required Actions

Revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) to introduce new quantity limitations for the center fuel tank and associated procedures. Limit flight to within 30 minutes of a suitable alternative airport. Limit the center tank fuel quantity to 1,500 lbs. (680 kgs.) maximum at takeoff.

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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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