AD 78-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-215-1A10 | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Aluminum alloy water door hinge plates 215-33159-2, -3, -6, or -7 may fail due to corrosion or fatigue, leading to water door structural failure.
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Required Actions
Replace aluminum water door hinge plates (P/N 215-33159-2, -3, -6, or -7) with steel hinge plates (P/N 215-33159-8 or approved equivalents) following Canadair Service Information Circular No. 143-CL-215, Issue 3, Revision B, dated October 20, 1977, or an approved equivalent. Equivalent parts and procedures require approval by the FAA's Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Eastern Region.
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Compliance Time
prior to U.S. airworthiness certification
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Affected Aircraft
Canadair Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers 1001 through 1050 with aluminum alloy water door hinge plates 215-33159-2, -3, -6, or -7.
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Federal Register Abstract
Water Door Hinge Plates
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes Subject: Water Door Hinge Plates Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/14/1978 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-215-1A10 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3179 AD NUMBER: 78-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 14, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-08-02 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-3179. Applies to Canadair CL-215-1A10 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1001 through 1050 which incorporate aluminum alloy water door hinge plates 215-33159-2, -3, -6 or 7. Compliance required prior to U.S. airworthiness certification. Unless already accomplished replace the aluminum water door hinge plates, P/N 215- 33159-2, -3, -6 or -7 with steel hinge plates, P/N 215-33159-8 or approved equivalents in accordance with paragraph 2(d) of Canadair Service Information Circular No. 143-CL-215, Issue 3, Revision B, dated October 20, 1977, or an approved equivalent. Equivalent replacement parts and installation procedures must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. is amendment is effective April 14, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-08-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-08-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes Subject: Water Door Hinge Plates Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/14/1978 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: 78-08-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3179 AD NUMBER: 78-08-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-215-1A10 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 14, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-08-02 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-3179. Applies to Canadair CL-215-1A10 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1001 through 1050 which incorporate aluminum alloy water door hinge plates 215-33159-2, -3, -6 or 7. Compliance required prior to U.S. airworthiness certification. Unless already accomplished replace the aluminum water door hinge plates, P/N 215- 33159-2, -3, -6 or -7 with steel hinge plates, P/N 215-33159-8 or approved equivalents in accordance with paragraph 2(d) of Canadair Service Information Circular No. 143-CL-215, Issue 3, Revision B, dated October 20, 1977, or an approved equivalent. Equivalent replacement parts and installation procedures must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. is amendment is effective April 14, 1978. FOOTER:
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