AD 2004-20-09

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

AD Number
2004-20-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19229
FR Citation
69 FR 59790

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the main fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) initiated from a corrosion pit, which could lead to failure of the main fitting and consequent collapse of the MLG.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracks, sealant damage, and corrosion of the main fittings of the MLG. Replace any cracked main fitting with a new or serviceable part. Perform eddy current inspections if necessary. Repeat inspections at reduced intervals if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Within 5 days following the initial visual inspection of the sealant, and every 5 days thereafter, in addition to ultrasonic inspections within 500 flight cycles.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes.

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