AD 2016-15-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Thermal expansion and permanent deformation at severe hot soak conditions, creating high friction between the spring pot housing and the slider, could result in inability to open the main passenger door and impede evacuation in the event of an emergency.
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Required Actions
Incorporate the new configuration to the passenger door external handle detent in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in the AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 9002 through 9515 inclusive and S/N 9998.
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