AD 2015-02-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AD Number
2015-02-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0446
FR Citation
80 FR 5902

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion was discovered on the lower bearing of the rudder upper torque tube, which could result in a partial or total loss of axial support.

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Required Actions

Apply grease to the bearing and perform a general visual inspection of the expelled old grease for contaminants, metal wear, and corrosion. Replace the bearing if necessary. Revise the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the rudder spring tab operational test and a check of the rudder spring tab operation into the daily inspection.

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Compliance Time

Within 3 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 1056 through 1125 inclusive, and Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 2001 through 2990 inclusive.

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