AD 2016-17-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Passenger door tensator spring failures, with non-conforming tensator springs susceptible to failure prior to reaching their safe-life limit. Investigation determined that the material used to manufacture the tensator springs was improperly heat treated.
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Required Actions
Revise the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain temporary revisions. Replace the passenger door tensator springs with new springs.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of the AD, or per the TRs listed in the AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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