AD 88-19-10

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Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-19-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A) Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3R) Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Erroneous autopilot/flight director ILS operations could occur.

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Required Actions

Insert a statement in the AFM's Limitations Section prohibiting flight director approaches and autopilot coupled approaches without a valid radio altimeter, install a cockpit placard with the same prohibition, and install Sperry/Honeywell Flight Guidance Computer P/N 7003974-715 to terminate prior requirements.

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Compliance Time

Within 48 hours after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Bombardier Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 5002 through 5027

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Federal Register Abstract

AFM Changes - Placard

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AD Number:
88-19-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes
Subject:
AFM Changes - Placard
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/05/1988
Make:
Bombardier Inc.
Model:
CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A) | CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3R) | CL-600-2B16 (CL-604)
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 88-19-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6020

AD NUMBER:   88-19-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 5, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   88-19-10 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-6020. Applies to Model CL-600-2B16 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 5002 through 5027, certificated in any category.

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To preclude erroneous autopilot/flight director ILS operations, accomplish the following:

A. Within 48 hours after the effective date of this AD:

1. Insert the following into the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), under paragraph 8.C., Automatic Flight Control System, and notify all crewmembers: "Flight director approaches and autopilot coupled approaches are not permitted without a valid radio altimeter."

NOTE: This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of Canadair, Ltd., Airplane Flight Manual PSP 601A-1, Temporary Revision No. 601/13, dated April 6, 1988, into the AFM.

2. Install a placard in the cockpit, visible to the pilot, stating: "FLIGHT DIRECTOR APPROACHES AND AUTOPILOT COUPLED APPROACHES PROHIBITED WITHOUT A VALID RADIO ALTIMETER."

B. Installation of Sperry/Honeywell Flight Guidance Computer, P/N 7003974-715, in accordance with Paragraph 2 of Canadair, Ltd., Service Bulletin 601-0276, dated May 10, 1988, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of paragraph A., above, and the temporary AFM revision and placard should be removed.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Operations Inspector (POI) or Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI), as appropriate, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Canadair, Ltd., Commercial Aircraft Technical Services, P.O. Box 6087, Station A, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. This information may be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York.

This amendment, 39-6020, becomes effective October 5, 1988.

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AD Number:
88-19-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes
Subject:
AFM Changes - Placard
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/05/1988
Make:
Bombardier Inc.
Model:
CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A) | CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3R) | CL-600-2B16 (CL-604)
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: 88-19-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6020

AD NUMBER:   88-19-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; CANADAIR Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 5, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   88-19-10 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-6020. Applies to Model CL-600-2B16 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 5002 through 5027, certificated in any category.

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To preclude erroneous autopilot/flight director ILS operations, accomplish the following:

A. Within 48 hours after the effective date of this AD:

1. Insert the following into the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), under paragraph 8.C., Automatic Flight Control System, and notify all crewmembers: "Flight director approaches and autopilot coupled approaches are not permitted without a valid radio altimeter."

NOTE: This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of Canadair, Ltd., Airplane Flight Manual PSP 601A-1, Temporary Revision No. 601/13, dated April 6, 1988, into the AFM.

2. Install a placard in the cockpit, visible to the pilot, stating: "FLIGHT DIRECTOR APPROACHES AND AUTOPILOT COUPLED APPROACHES PROHIBITED WITHOUT A VALID RADIO ALTIMETER."

B. Installation of Sperry/Honeywell Flight Guidance Computer, P/N 7003974-715, in accordance with Paragraph 2 of Canadair, Ltd., Service Bulletin 601-0276, dated May 10, 1988, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of paragraph A., above, and the temporary AFM revision and placard should be removed.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, New England Region.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Operations Inspector (POI) or Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI), as appropriate, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Canadair, Ltd., Commercial Aircraft Technical Services, P.O. Box 6087, Station A, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. This information may be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or FAA, New England Region, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream, New York.

This amendment, 39-6020, becomes effective October 5, 1988.

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