Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-18130 · Wings
Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes, serial numbers 1004 through 1085 inclusive.
(2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes, serial numbers 3001 through 3066 inclusive.
(3) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive.
(4) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes, serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, and 5701 through 5953 inclusive.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that the forward lugs of the flap hinge box might not conform to engineering drawings, which could result in premature fatigue cracking. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to include new airworthiness limitations tasks; and measuring the forward lug edge distance of each flap hinge box, inspecting for cracking and damage (i.e., deformation or bearing failure) of the forward lug edge of each flap hinge box, and repairing any cracking or damage if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct non-conforming flap hinge box forward lugs, which could result in failure of the lugs and detachment of the flap hinge box and consequent detachment of the flap surface.
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the applicable airworthiness limitation (AWL) tasks as specified in table 1 to this paragraph. The initial compliance time for doing the task is at the applicable times specified in table 1 to this paragraph. For the incorporation of tasks specified in the temporary revisions (TRs) specified in table 1 to this paragraph of this AD that are a part of the maintenance or inspection program revision required by this paragraph, such incorporation may be done by inserting a copy of the applicable TRs specified in table 1 to this paragraph into the applicable “time limits/maintenance checks” (TLMC) manuals specified in table 1 to this paragraph. When the applicable TRs specified in table 1 to this paragraph have been included in general revisions of the applicable TLMC manual specified in table 1 to this paragraph, the general revisions may be inserted in the applicable TLMC manual specified in table 1 to this paragraph.
| Affected airplanes | Task No. | Canadair service information | Initial compliance time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600 Variant) airplanes with inboard flaps having greater than 7,400 total flight cycles but equal to or less than 14,850 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-186 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-158, Inboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 605 | Within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, but not later than 15,100 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600 Variant) airplanes with inboard flaps having greater than 14,850 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-186 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-158, Inboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 605 | Within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600 Variant) airplanes with inboard flaps having equal to or less than 7,400 total flight cycles | 57-40-00-186 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-158, Inboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 605 | Before the accumulation of 7,900 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600 Variant) airplanes with outboard flaps having greater than 7,500 total flight cycles, but equal to or less than 11,350 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-160 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-157, Outboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 605 | Within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, but no later than 11,600 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600 Variant) airplanes with outboard flaps having greater than 11,350 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-160 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-157, Outboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 605 | Within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600 Variant) airplanes with outboard flaps having equal to or less than 7,500 total flight cycles | 57-40-00-160 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-157, Outboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 605 | Before the accumulation of 8,000 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes with inboard flaps having greater than 7,400 total flight cycles, but equal to or less than 14,850 total flight cycles, as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-01-101 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-262, Inboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601-5 | Within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, but no later than 15,100 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes with inboard flaps with greater than 14,850 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-01-101 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-262, Inboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601-5 | Within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes with inboard flaps with equal to or less than 7,400 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-01-101 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-262, Inboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601-5 | Before the accumulation of 7,900 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes with outboard flaps with greater than 7,500 total flight cycles but equal to or less than 11,350 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-175 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-262, Outboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601-5 | Within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, but not later than 11,600 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes with outboard flaps having greater than 11,350 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-175 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-262, Outboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601-5 | Within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes with outboard flaps having equal to or less than 7,500 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-175 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-262, Outboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601-5 | Before the accumulation of 8,000 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive with inboard flaps having greater than 7,400 total flight cycles but equal to or less than 14,850 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-01-101 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-276, Inboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601A-5 | Within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, but not later than 15,100 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive, with inboard flaps having greater than 14,850 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-01-101 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-276, Inboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601A-5 | Within 250 flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive, with inboard flaps having equal to or less than 7,400 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-01-101 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-276, Inboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601A-5 | Before the accumulation of 7,900 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive, with outboard flaps having greater than 7,500 total flight cycles but equal to or less than 11,350 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-174 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-275, Outboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601A-5 | Within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, but no later than 11,600 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive, with outboard flaps having greater than 11,350 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-174 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-275, Outboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601A-5 | Within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive, with outboard flaps having equal to or less than 7,500 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | 57-40-00-174 | Canadair Challenger TR 5-275, Outboard Flap—Hinge Box Forward Lugs, dated July 8, 2013, of the Canadair Challenger TLMC Manual, PSP 601A-5 | Before the accumulation of 8,000 total flight cycles. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5301 through 5665 inclusive, with inboard flaps | 57-50-00-121 | Section 5-10-30, Special Detailed Inspection of the Forward Lugs of the Inboard Flap Hinge Box, of Part 2, Airworthiness Limitations, of Bombardier CL-604 TLMC Manual, Revision 20, dated July 8, 2013 | Before the accumulation of 7,800 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 5301 through 5665 inclusive | 57-52-01-102 | Section 5-10-30, Special Detailed Inspection of the Hinge—Box Forward Lugs of the Outboard Flap, of Part 2, Airworthiness Limitations, of Bombardier CL-604 TLMC Manual, Revision 20, dated July 8, 2013 | Before the accumulation of 7,800 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 5701 through 5953 inclusive | 57-50-00-121 | Section 5-10-30, Special Detailed Inspection of the Forward Lugs of the Inboard Flap Hinge Box, of Part 2, Airworthiness Limitations, of Bombardier CL-605 TLMC Manual, Revision 8, dated July 8, 2013 | Before the accumulation of 7,800 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 5701 through 5953 inclusive | 57-52-01-102 | Section 5-10-30, Special Detailed Inspection of the Hinge—Box Forward Lugs of the Outboard Flap, of Part 2, Airworthiness Limitations, of Bombardier CL-605 TLMC Manual, Revision 8, dated July 8, 2013 | Before the accumulation of 7,800 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. |
At the applicable times specified in table 2 to this paragraph and paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, measure the forward lug edge distance of all flap hinge boxes, and do a general visual inspection for cracking and damage (i.e., deformation or bearing failure) of the forward lug edge of all flap hinge boxes, in accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in table 2 to this paragraph and paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
| Airplane models | Affected flaps | Compliance time | Service information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes having S/N 1004 through 1085 inclusive | Inboard flaps having less than or equal to 7,400 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Before the accumulation of 7,900 total flight cycles, or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0762, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes having S/N 1004 through 1085 inclusive | Inboard flaps having greater than 7,400 total flight cycles, but equal to or less than 14,850 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Before the accumulation of 15,100 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0762, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes having S/N 1004 through 1085 inclusive | Inboard flaps having greater than 14,850 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Within 250 flight cycles or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0762, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes having S/N 1004 through 1085 inclusive | Outboard flaps having equal to or less than 7,500 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Before the accumulation of 8,000 total flight cycles, or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0762, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes having S/N 1004 through 1085 inclusive | Outboard flaps having greater than 7,500 total flight cycles but less than or equal to 11,350 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Within 500 flight cycles or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first; but not exceeding 11,600 total flight cycles | Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0762, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes having S/N 1004 through 1085 inclusive | Outboard flaps having greater than 11,350 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Within 250 flight cycles or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0762, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variants) airplanes having S/N 3001 through 3066 inclusive, and 5001 through 5194 inclusive | Inboard flaps having less than or equal to 7,400 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Before the accumulation of 7,900 total flight cycles, or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0631, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/N 3001 through 3066 inclusive, and 5001 through 5194 inclusive | Inboard flaps having greater than 7,400 total flight cycles, but equal to or less than 14,850 total flight cycles, as of the effective date of this AD | Within 500 flight cycles or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first; but not exceeding 15,100 total flight cycles | Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0631, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/N 3001 through 3066 inclusive, and 5001 through 5194 inclusive | Inboard flaps having greater than 14,850 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Within 250 flight cycles or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0631, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/N 3001 through 3066 inclusive, and 5001 through 5194 inclusive | Outboard flaps having less than or equal to 7,500 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Before the accumulation of 8,000 total flight cycles, or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0631, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/N 3001 through 3066 inclusive, and 5001 through 5194 inclusive | Outboard flaps having greater than 7,500 total flight cycles, but equal to or less than 11,350 total flight cycles, as of the effective date of this AD | Within 500 flight cycles or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD; but not exceeding 11,600 total flight cycles | Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0631, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and -3R Variant) airplanes having S/N 3001 through 3066 inclusive, and 5001 through 5194 inclusive | Outboard flaps having greater than 11,350 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD | Within 250 flight cycles or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0631, dated September 26, 2013. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5301 through 5665 inclusive | Outboard and inboard flaps | Before the accumulation of 7,800 total flight cycles or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-57-007, Revision 01, dated November 12, 2014. |
| Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5701 through 5953 inclusive | Outboard and inboard flaps | Before the accumulation of 7,800 total flight cycles or within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first | Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-57-005, Revision 01, dated November 12, 2014. |
(1) If, during the measurement required by paragraph (h) of this AD, the lug edge distance is equal to or greater than the limit specified in the applicable service bulletin specified in table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD and this paragraph, no further action is required by this paragraph.
(2) If, during the measurement required by paragraph (h) of this AD, the lug edge distance is below the limit specified in the applicable service bulletin specified in table 2 to paragraphs (h) and (i)(1) of this AD, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(3) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any cracking or damage is found, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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