AD 68-10-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-44D4 | CANADAIR CL-44 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-44J | CANADAIR CL-44 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the main landing gear actuator attachment brackets, P/N 44-87571-2, due to accumulated time in service.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect upper and lower lugs of the four main landing gear actuator attachment brackets before each flight. Remove brackets and inspect with dye penetrant or equivalent at intervals not exceeding 250 hours' time in service. Install spacers P/N 44-87639 or equivalent per Canadair Service Bulletin CL44-474. Replace cracked parts before further flight except under FAR 21.197.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date (May 21, 1968) for dye penetrant inspections, and within 500 hours' time in service for spacer installation. Intervals thereafter not to exceed 250 hours' time in service for inspections.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. CL-44D4 and CL-44J models with main landing gear actuator attachment brackets P/N 44-87571-2 that have accumulated 14,500 or more hours' time in service as of May 21, 1968.
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