AD 74-04-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-44D4 | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 and CL-44J Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-44J | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 and CL-44J Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the lugs of the rear spar attachment lower fitting, P/N 44-10149, of the main landing gear actuator.
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Required Actions
Inspect the lower lugs of the main landing gear actuator rear spar attachment fitting (P/N 44-10149) for cracks using a dye penetrant method with at least 10-power magnification or an approved equivalent inspection within the next 100 landings after the effective date. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 1,000 landings. If cracks are found, reduce inspection intervals per Canadair Service Information Circular No. 371-CL-44.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 900 landings, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 1,000 landings
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Affected Aircraft
CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 and CL-44J airplanes which have experienced more than 7,000 landings.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Attach Fitting
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-04-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-04-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 and CL-44J Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Attach Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/18/1974 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-44D4 | CL-44J Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-04-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1787 AD NUMBER: 74-04-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 and CL-44J Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 18, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-04-04 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-1787. Applies to all CL-44D4 and CL-44J airplanes which have experienced more than 7,000 landings. To detect cracks in the lugs of the rear spar attachment lower fitting, P/N 44-10149, of the main landing gear actuator, accomplish the following: 1. Within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 900 landings, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 1,000 landings, inspect the lower lugs of the main landing gear actuator rear spar attachment fitting, P/N 44-10149, for cracks using a dye penetrant method with a glass of at least 10-power or an approved equivalent inspection. 2. If cracks are found, reduce the inspection intervals as noted in the instructions of paragraphs i, ii, iii of the Inspection Data of Canadair Service Information Circular No. 371-CL- 44. 3. 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. 4. Equivalent inspections and parts must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. 5. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552 (a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Canadair Limited, Attention: Mr. C. Bloom, P.O. Box 6078, Montreal, Canada. These documents may also be examined at the Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, J.F.K. International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430, and at FAA headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and at the Eastern Region. This amendment is effective February 18, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-04-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-04-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 and CL-44J Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Attach Fitting Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/18/1974 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-44D4 | CL-44J 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: 74-04-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1787 AD NUMBER: 74-04-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 and CL-44J Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 18, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-04-04 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-1787. Applies to all CL-44D4 and CL-44J airplanes which have experienced more than 7,000 landings. To detect cracks in the lugs of the rear spar attachment lower fitting, P/N 44-10149, of the main landing gear actuator, accomplish the following: 1. Within the next 100 landings after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 900 landings, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 1,000 landings, inspect the lower lugs of the main landing gear actuator rear spar attachment fitting, P/N 44-10149, for cracks using a dye penetrant method with a glass of at least 10-power or an approved equivalent inspection. 2. If cracks are found, reduce the inspection intervals as noted in the instructions of paragraphs i, ii, iii of the Inspection Data of Canadair Service Information Circular No. 371-CL- 44. 3. 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. 4. Equivalent inspections and parts must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. 5. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552 (a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Canadair Limited, Attention: Mr. C. Bloom, P.O. Box 6078, Montreal, Canada. These documents may also be examined at the Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, J.F.K. International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430, and at FAA headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD which includes the incorporated material in full is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and at the Eastern Region. This amendment is effective February 18, 1974. FOOTER:
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