AD 2018-25-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
fluid leakage that could lead to the accumulation of flammable fluids/vapors, beyond the design capacity of the belly fairing venting provisions, which could ignite if an ignition source (i.e., spark, static discharge, heat, etc.) is present.
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Required Actions
inspect for and remove all sealant blocking the drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes, serial numbers 9001 through 9707 inclusive, 9709 through 9717 inclusive, 9719 through 9726 inclusive, 9728, 9730, 9732 through 9734 inclusive, 9736 through 9740 inclusive, 9742 through 9745 inclusive, 9749, 9751, 9757, and 9998.
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