AD 77-09-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-215-1A10 | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in main landing gear wheel well angles, part numbers 215-32200-58, -59, -60, -61, could compromise structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracks and modify in accordance with Canadair Service Information Circular No. 104-CL-215 dated September 5, 1975, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 150 hours in service.
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Compliance Time
Before the next flight for aircraft with 1000 or more hours in service; at or before 1000 hours in service for those with less. Subsequent inspections must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 150 hours in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Canadair Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers 1001 to 1040 inclusive, not altered with Canadair Reinforcement Kit K215-30043 or an FAA approved equivalent.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Wheel Well
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-09-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-09-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Wheel Well Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/09/1977 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-215-1A10 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-09-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2885 AD NUMBER: 77-09-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 9, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-09-04 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-2885. Applies to Canadair CL-215-1A10 airplanes, Serial Nos. 1001 to 1040 inclusive, not altered with Canadair Reinforcement Kit K215- 30043 or an FAA approved equivalent. Compliance is required as indicated. To assure the structural integrity of the main landing gear wheel well angles, P/N 215- 32200-58, -59, -60, -61, accomplish the following: (a) On aircraft with 1000 or more hours in service, compliance with paragraph (c) is required before the next flight. The inspection of paragraph (c) must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 150 hours in service. (b) On aircraft with less than 1000 hours in service, compliance with paragraph (c) is required at or before 1000 hours in service. The inspections of paragraph (c) must be repeated at intervlas not to exceed 150 hours in service. (c) Inspect for cracks and modify in accordance with Canadair Service Information Circular No. 104-CL-215 dated September 5, 1975, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. (d) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, may adjust the compliance time in this AD. This amendment becomes effective May 9, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-09-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-09-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Wheel Well Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/09/1977 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-215-1A10 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: 77-09-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2885 AD NUMBER: 77-09-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 9, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-09-04 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-2885. Applies to Canadair CL-215-1A10 airplanes, Serial Nos. 1001 to 1040 inclusive, not altered with Canadair Reinforcement Kit K215- 30043 or an FAA approved equivalent. Compliance is required as indicated. To assure the structural integrity of the main landing gear wheel well angles, P/N 215- 32200-58, -59, -60, -61, accomplish the following: (a) On aircraft with 1000 or more hours in service, compliance with paragraph (c) is required before the next flight. The inspection of paragraph (c) must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 150 hours in service. (b) On aircraft with less than 1000 hours in service, compliance with paragraph (c) is required at or before 1000 hours in service. The inspections of paragraph (c) must be repeated at intervlas not to exceed 150 hours in service. (c) Inspect for cracks and modify in accordance with Canadair Service Information Circular No. 104-CL-215 dated September 5, 1975, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region. (d) Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, may adjust the compliance time in this AD. This amendment becomes effective May 9, 1977. FOOTER:
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