AD 2006-02-04

final rule
Data completeness: 80%

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) Airplanes

AD Number
2006-02-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22917
FR Citation
71 FR 3212

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The spring assembly that controls rudder balance may not have the correct pre-load on some airplanes, potentially leading to uncommanded yaw movements and reduced controllability.

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Required Actions

Modify the rudder balance spring assembly by installing a new adjustable balance spring and rigging the assembly to suit the rudder of each airplane, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) airplanes, with specific serial number ranges as detailed in the AD.

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