AD 2010-20-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants (Including CL-605 Marketing Variant)) Airplanes

AD Number
2010-20-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0439
FR Citation
75 FR 59071

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants (Including CL-605 Marketing Variant)) Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants (Including CL-605 Marketing Variant)) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of balance washer screws due to a specific batch with a metallographic non-conformity, increasing susceptibility to brittle fracture. This can lead to loss of the balance washer, turbine imbalance, ADG structural failure (including blade failure), loss of ADG electrical power, structural damage to the aircraft, and potential loss of hydraulic power for flight controls.

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Required Actions

Inspect the air-driven generators (ADGs) and replace the balance washer screws if non-conforming. Prohibit future installation of unmodified ADGs.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (November 1, 2010).

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, certificated in any category, with serial numbers 5408 and subsequent. Some airplanes may be marketed as CL-605.

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