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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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