AD 2022-18-17

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Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AD Number
2022-18-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0592
FR Citation
87 FR 54353

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Various Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

a manufacturing error that can create dents on the lower wing plank, close to the flap arm locations at certain wing stations; as a result, cracks could develop and weaken the structural integrity of the wings before being detected by any existing required inspections.

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Required Actions

perform a detailed visual inspection for damage (including dents, cracks, discoloration, gouges, scratches, or other surface damage) of the outer aft lower skin at wing stations (WS) 54.55, WS 128.00, WS 179.00, WS 220.00, and WS 264.00 in accordance with paragraph B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of MHI RJ Aviation Service Bulletin 670BA-57-029, dated February 2, 2021. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 8,800 total flight hours or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later

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Affected Aircraft

MHI RJ Aviation ULC (type certificate previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial number 15462 through 15475 inclusive.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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