AD 2003-20-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes

AD Number
2003-20-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-143-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 57611

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the vertical beams of the pressure bulkheads at fuselage stations 409+128 and 559, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the airworthiness limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating new structural inspection intervals for the vertical beams of the pressure bulkheads at fuselage stations 409+128 and 559. Repair the vertical beams if necessary. Submit inspection findings to the airplane manufacturer.

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Compliance Time

Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, serial numbers 7003 through 7999 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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