AD 2008-24-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-24-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1238
FR Citation
73 FR 72316

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the bolts in both PCUs on one side could result in disconnection of the elevator control surface, leading to flutter and loss of the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Inspect all PCU attachment joints for damage and seizure, including signs of seizure. Inspect PCU attachment joint components for damage, including wear, fretting, corrosion, galling, scoring, fretting wear, and parts not meeting inspection requirements. Take applicable corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes, serial numbers 9002 through 9222 inclusive, equipped with elevator power control units (PCUs) having part numbers GT411-3800-5 or GT411-3800-7.

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