AD 2021-09-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AD Number
2021-09-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0101
FR Citation
86 FR 27028

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

MFS PCUs with improperly configured piston seals, which could cause degraded proportional lift dumping (PLD) function. This condition could hinder the airplane from carrying out an emergency descent, resulting in structural damage and injury to occupants.

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Required Actions

Do an inspection to determine if affected MFS PCUs are installed on the airplane in accordance with Paragraph 2.B. of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-27-17, Revision 03, dated June 19, 2020; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 350-27-010, dated June 19, 2020; as applicable. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the MFS PCU can be conclusively determined. If an affected MFS PCU is found, replace it with a serviceable MFS PCU in accordance with the applicable service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 20003 through 20457 inclusive, and 20501 through 22999 inclusive.

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