AD 85-14-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-1A11 and CL-600-2A12 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bombardier Inc. | CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) | Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-1A11 and CL-600-2A12 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to provide adequate lightning protection for the wing center section lower skin and the wing gravity filler caps could result in lightning strike damage.
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Required Actions
Install a placard on the left hand main instrument panel within 30 days after the effective date; ensure the center wing fuel tank lower skin surface and wing gravity filler caps are unpainted or painted per Canadair service bulletins within six calendar months; remove the placard after completing the painting requirements.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date for paragraph A, and within six calendar months after the effective date for paragraph B.
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) and CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes as specified in Canadair alert service bulletins A600-0416 or A601-0069.
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Federal Register Abstract
Lightning Protection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-14-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-14-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-1A11 and CL-600-2A12 Airplanes Subject: Lightning Protection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/12/1985 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) | CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-14-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5087 AD NUMBER: 85-14-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-1A11 and CL-600-2A12 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 12, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-14-04 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-5087. Applies to all Canadair Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) and CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes as specified in Canadair alert service bulletins A600-0416 dated July 30, 1984, or A601-0069 dated July 30, 1984, certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To provide adequate lightning protection for the wing center section lower skin and the wing gravity filler caps, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date for this AD, unless the center wing fuel tank lower skin surface and the gravity filler fuel caps are unpainted or have been painted in accordance with Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A600-0416 dated July 30, 1984 (for CL-600 airplanes), or A601-0069 dated July 30, 1984 (for CL-601 airplanes), install a placard, which may be locally manufactured, on the left hand main instrument panel using letters of 1/8-inch minimum height, which reads as follows: "NOT APPROVED FOR FLIGHT INTO AREAS WHERE LIGHTNING CONDITIONS ARE KNOWN TO EXIST." B. Within the next six calendar months after the effective date of this AD, ensure that the center wing fuel tank lower skin surface and the wing gravity filler fuel caps are either unpainted or painted in accordance with the above service bulletins, as applicable. C. Upon completion of paragraph B., remove placard installed in accordance with paragraph A. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 12, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-14-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-14-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-1A11 and CL-600-2A12 Airplanes Subject: Lightning Protection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/12/1985 Make: Bombardier Inc. Model: CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) | CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) 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: 85-14-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5087 AD NUMBER: 85-14-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-1A11 and CL-600-2A12 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 12, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-14-04 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-5087. Applies to all Canadair Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) and CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes as specified in Canadair alert service bulletins A600-0416 dated July 30, 1984, or A601-0069 dated July 30, 1984, certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To provide adequate lightning protection for the wing center section lower skin and the wing gravity filler caps, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date for this AD, unless the center wing fuel tank lower skin surface and the gravity filler fuel caps are unpainted or have been painted in accordance with Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A600-0416 dated July 30, 1984 (for CL-600 airplanes), or A601-0069 dated July 30, 1984 (for CL-601 airplanes), install a placard, which may be locally manufactured, on the left hand main instrument panel using letters of 1/8-inch minimum height, which reads as follows: "NOT APPROVED FOR FLIGHT INTO AREAS WHERE LIGHTNING CONDITIONS ARE KNOWN TO EXIST." B. Within the next six calendar months after the effective date of this AD, ensure that the center wing fuel tank lower skin surface and the wing gravity filler fuel caps are either unpainted or painted in accordance with the above service bulletins, as applicable. C. Upon completion of paragraph B., remove placard installed in accordance with paragraph A. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 12, 1985. FOOTER:
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