Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22669 · Wings
Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers 9002 through 9879 inclusive, 9998, and 60001 and subsequent.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a certain nondestructive test (NDT) procedure associated with a certain airworthiness limitation for inspecting the inboard, mid, and outboard flap metallic end ribs does not contain all of the necessary instructions. This AD requires a revision to the existing maintenance or inspection program to require using a revised NDT procedure when performing an airworthiness limitation task. This AD also prohibits the use of earlier revisions of that NDT procedure. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
As of 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to use procedure ET-57-51-009, “Special Detailed Inspection of the Inboard, Mid and Outboard Flap (Metallic) End Ribs”, of Part 6-Eddy Current, of the applicable Bombardier NDT manual specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (7) of this AD when performing airworthiness limitation task number 57-51-00-109.
(1) For Global 5000 airplanes: Bombardier Global 5000 Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. BD-700 NDTM, Revision 46, dated August 16, 2022.
(2) For Global 5000 GVFD airplanes: Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. GL 5000 GVFD NDTM, Revision 34, dated August 16, 2022.
(3) For Global 5500 airplanes: Bombardier Global 5500 Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. GL 5500 NDTM, Revision 8, dated August 16, 2022.
(4) For Global 6000 airplanes: Bombardier Global 6000 Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. GL 6000 NDTM, Revision 34, dated August 16, 2022.
(5) For Global 6500 airplanes: Bombardier Global 6500 Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. GL 6500 NDTM, Revision 8, dated August 16, 2022.
(6) For Global Express airplanes: Bombardier Global Express Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. BD-700-NDTM, Revision 48, dated August 16, 2022.
(7) For Global Express XRS airplanes: Bombardier Global Express XRS Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. BD-700 XRS NDTM, Revision 44, dated August 16, 2022.
As of 90 days after the effective date of this AD, it is prohibited to use procedure ET-57-51-009, “Special Detailed Inspection of the Inboard, Mid and Outboard Flap (Metallic) End Ribs,” of Part 6-Eddy Current, of any Bombardier Global NDT manual specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (7) of this AD, dated May 6, 2019, or earlier revisions when performing airworthiness limitation task number 57-51-00-109.
(1) For Global 5000 airplanes: Bombardier Global 5000 Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. BD-700 NDTM.
(2) For Global 5000 GVFD airplanes: Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. GL 5000 GVFD NDTM.
(3) For Global 5500 airplanes: Bombardier Global 5500 Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. GL 5500 NDTM.
(4) For Global 6000 airplanes: Bombardier Global 6000 Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. GL 6000 NDTM.
(5) For Global 6500 airplanes: Bombardier Global 6500 Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. GL 6500 NDTM.
(6) For Global Express airplanes: Bombardier Global Express Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. BD-700-NDTM.
(7) For Global Express XRS airplanes: Bombardier Global Express XRS Nondestructive Testing Manual, Publication No. BD-700 XRS NDTM.
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Bombardier, Inc.'s Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-40, dated July 21, 2022, for related information. This Transport Canada may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1223.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Yaser Osman, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
