AD 2005-18-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | CL-215-1A10 and CL-215- 6B11 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 (Water Bomber), CL-215-6B11 (CL215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL415 Variant) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of cracks in the front and rear spar lower caps, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform an initial ultrasonic inspection to detect cracking of the lower caps of the wing front and rear spars at wing station 51, in accordance with specified service bulletins. Repeat the inspections at revised intervals: within 600 flight hours or 2,000 water drops, whichever occurs first.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours or 150 water drops after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 (Water Bomber), CL-215-6B11 (CL215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL415 Variant) airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 1001 through 1125 inclusive.
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