AD 76-15-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-44D4 | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Models CL-44D4 and CL-44J Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-44J | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Models CL-44D4 and CL-44J Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks, corrosion, pitting, or rework by chrome plating in nose landing gear retraction actuator lever attachment bolts (P/N 44-85279 or V.S.2738) could result in failure of the bolts, leading to loss of nose landing gear retraction function.
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Required Actions
Replace bolts with V.S.2738 bolts within 250 landings; inspect V.S.2738 bolts within 25 landings for defects, replace defective bolts before flight, and perform recurring inspections every 500 hours or 125 landings. Replace bolts after 5000 hours or 1250 landings.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 250 landings after the effective date of this AD (April 17, 1978) for replacement; within the next 25 landings for inspection of V.S.2738 bolts. Recurring inspections must be done at intervals not exceeding 500 hours in service or 125 landings. Final replacement required at or before 13,500 hours or eight years, whichever comes first.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. CL-44D4 and CL-44J airplanes with nose landing gear retraction actuator lever attachment bolts (P/N 44-85279 or V.S.2738)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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