AD 61-23-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-44D4 | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the elevator tab tension rods, part number 28-90031, due to exceeding 450 hours' time in service.
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Required Actions
Replace all eight elevator tab tension rods every 450 hours' time in service with Canadair-supplied or FAA-approved equivalent parts. For aircraft exceeding 450 hours' time in service by the AD's effective date, replacement must occur within the next 25 hours' time in service. If replacing and detuning per Canadair Service Bulletin No. CL44D4-201 Issue 2, the replacement interval increases to 10,000 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service for aircraft exceeding 450 hours' time in service by the effective date; otherwise, replacement required every 450 hours' time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. Model CL-44D4 aircraft, all serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Tab Tension Rods
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-23-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-23-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Tab Tension Rods Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/03/1961 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-44D4 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-23-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-23-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 3, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-23-02 CANADAIR: Amdt. 362 Part 507 Federal Register November 3, 1961. Applies to all CL-44D4 aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. To preclude failure of the elevator tab tension rods, P/N 28-90031, the life of each rod is limited to 450 hours' time in service. Every 450 hours' time in service, all eight tension rods of the elevator tab system must be replaced with similar parts supplied by Canadair or FAA approved equivalent. For those aircraft with more than 450 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, rods must be replaced within the next 25 hours' time in service. When the rods are replaced and detuned in accordance with the procedures in Canadair Service Bulletin No. CL44D4-201 Issue 2, the replacement time is increased to 10,000 hours' time in service. (Canadair Service Bulletins Nos. CL44D4-190, and CL44D4-201 Issue 2 apply to this subject.) This directive effective November 3, 1961. Revised June 23, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-23-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-23-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Aircraft Subject: Elevator Tab Tension Rods Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/03/1961 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-44D4 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 61-23-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-23-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 3, 1961. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-23-02 CANADAIR: Amdt. 362 Part 507 Federal Register November 3, 1961. Applies to all CL-44D4 aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. To preclude failure of the elevator tab tension rods, P/N 28-90031, the life of each rod is limited to 450 hours' time in service. Every 450 hours' time in service, all eight tension rods of the elevator tab system must be replaced with similar parts supplied by Canadair or FAA approved equivalent. For those aircraft with more than 450 hours' time in service on the effective date of this AD, rods must be replaced within the next 25 hours' time in service. When the rods are replaced and detuned in accordance with the procedures in Canadair Service Bulletin No. CL44D4-201 Issue 2, the replacement time is increased to 10,000 hours' time in service. (Canadair Service Bulletins Nos. CL44D4-190, and CL44D4-201 Issue 2 apply to this subject.) This directive effective November 3, 1961. Revised June 23, 1962. FOOTER:
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