AD 74-04-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-44D4 and CL-44J Airplanes

AD Number
74-04-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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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.

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