AD 68-26-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-44D4 | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in stabilizer interspar ribs at Stations 123, 141, and 159 could lead to structural failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect rib caps of specified part numbers using a 5-power boroscope or equivalent. Replace or repair cracked parts before further flight. Compliance with Canadair Service Bulletin No. 286 may exempt repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date, unless accomplished within the last 400 hours time in service, and at intervals not exceeding 500 hours time in service thereafter.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. Model CL-44D4 airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizer Rib Cracks
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-26-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-26-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Rib Cracks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1968 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-44D4 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-26-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-693 AD NUMBER: 68-26-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-26-03 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-693. Applies to CL-44D4 Type airplanes. To detect cracks in stabilizer interspar ribs at Stations 123, 141 and 159, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this A.D. unless accomplished within the last 400 hours time in service, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 500 hours time in service from the last inspection, inspect the rib caps of P/N 44-A67035- A-B, P/N 44-A67038-A-B, and P/N 44-A24301-A-B for cracks using a 5-power or greater boroscope or an FAA-approved equivalent inspection. (b) Replace cracked parts before further flight with a part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent part, or repair cracked parts in accordance with the Canadair CL-44 Structural Repair Manual or an FAA-approved equivalent repair. (c) The repetitive inspection required by (a) need not be performed, if the stabilizer has been altered in accordance with Canadair Service Bulletin No. 286, or an FAA-approved equivalent alteration. (d) Equivalent parts, alterations, inspections or repairs must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (e) The compliance times may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, upon receipt of substantiating data submitted through an FAA maintenance inspector. This amendment is effective December 19, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-26-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-26-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Rib Cracks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/19/1968 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: 68-26-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-693 AD NUMBER: 68-26-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 19, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-26-03 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-693. Applies to CL-44D4 Type airplanes. To detect cracks in stabilizer interspar ribs at Stations 123, 141 and 159, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this A.D. unless accomplished within the last 400 hours time in service, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 500 hours time in service from the last inspection, inspect the rib caps of P/N 44-A67035- A-B, P/N 44-A67038-A-B, and P/N 44-A24301-A-B for cracks using a 5-power or greater boroscope or an FAA-approved equivalent inspection. (b) Replace cracked parts before further flight with a part of the same part number or an FAA-approved equivalent part, or repair cracked parts in accordance with the Canadair CL-44 Structural Repair Manual or an FAA-approved equivalent repair. (c) The repetitive inspection required by (a) need not be performed, if the stabilizer has been altered in accordance with Canadair Service Bulletin No. 286, or an FAA-approved equivalent alteration. (d) Equivalent parts, alterations, inspections or repairs must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (e) The compliance times may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, upon receipt of substantiating data submitted through an FAA maintenance inspector. This amendment is effective December 19, 1968. FOOTER:
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