AD 2020-12-15

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AD Number
2020-12-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0575
FR Citation
85 FR 41180

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

incorrect installation of the safety valves and over-torqued trunnion nuts, which could cause damage to the safety valve flange and could result in pressure leakage or cabin depressurization at altitude.

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Required Actions

a measurement of the trunnion nut torque of the V-band clamp, an inspection of the safety valve and airplane bulkhead flange area for any cracking and deformations, and corrective actions, if necessary, including replacement of the safety valve and repair of cracks on the airplane bulkhead flange.

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Compliance Time

before August 31, 2020

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes.

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