Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-23025 · Time limits/maintenance checks
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 (S/Ns) 9002 through 9879 inclusive, 9998, and 60001 through 60065 inclusive.
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 new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in the tasks identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, of Part 2, “Airworthiness Limitations,” of the applicable time limits/maintenance checks (TLMC) manual identified in table 2 of this AD. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is at the time specified in the applicable TLMC manual identified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD.
| Applicable airplane model (marketing designation) | Chapter 5 task No. | Task title | Affected section |
|---|---|---|---|
| All airplanes | 27-41-09-107 | Restoration of the Pitch Trim Actuator, Part No. GT412-4001-7 | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-11-17-106 | Discard the Main Landing Gear (MLG) Side-Stay Upper-Pin, Part No. GM227-1725 | 5-10-10, “Life Limits (Structures),” or 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures),” as applicable. |
| All airplanes | 32-21-01-101 | Discard the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock Strut Axle, Part No. 1286-0201/-0203/-0204 | 5-10-10, “Life Limits (Structures),” or 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures),” as applicable. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-21-01-103 | Discard the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock Strut Main Fitting, Part No. 1286-0101/-0109 | 5-10-10, “Life Limits (Structures),” or 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures),” as applicable. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-21-01-107 | Discard the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock Strut Retraction Actuator Bolt, Part No. 1285-0007/-0041 | 5-10-10, “Life Limits (Structures),” or 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures),” as applicable. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-21-01-108 | Discard the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock Strut Steering Actuator Bolt, Part No. 1285-0010 | 5-10-10, “Life Limits (Structures),” or 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures),” as applicable. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-21-05-107 | Discard the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag Brace Forward Stabilizer Link, Part No. 22580 | 5-10-10, “Life Limits (Structures),” or 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures),” as applicable. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-21-05-108 | Discard the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Drag Brace Aft Stabilizer Link, Part No. 22585 | 5-10-10, “Life Limits (Structures),” or 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures),” as applicable. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-32-01-105 | Discard the Main Landing Gear (MLG) Retraction Actuator Assembly, Part No. 21600 | 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures)”. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-32-05-107 | Discard the Main Landing Gear (MLG) Uplock Assembly, Part No. 21900 | 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures)”. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-33-01-105 | Discard the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Retraction Actuator Assembly, Part No. 22400-101/-103 | 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures)”. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global Express and Global Express XRS) airplanes | 32-33-01-111 | Restoration of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint (Post SB 700-32-035 Part C) | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6000) airplanes | 32-33-01-111 | Restoration of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint (A/C 9640 and Subs or A/C Post SB 700-32-6011 Part C) | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-33-01-111 | Restoration of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) airplanes | 32-33-01-111 | Restoration of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint (Post SB 700-1A11-32-022 Part C) | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000 featuring Global Vision Flight Deck (GVFD)) airplanes | 32-33-01-111 | Restoration of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint (A/C 9639 and Subs or A/C Post SB 700-32-5011 Part C) | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| All airplanes except Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-33-05-106 | Discard the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Uplock Assembly, Part No. 22600-101/-103 | 5-10-90, “Life Limits (Structures)”. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global Express and Global Express XRS) airplanes | 32-33-01-112 | Detailed Inspection of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint (Post SB 700-32-035 Part C) | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6000) airplanes | 32-33-01-112 | Detailed Inspection of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint (A/C 9640 and Subs or A/C Post SB 700-32-6011 Part C) | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) airplanes and Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) airplanes | 32-33-01-112 | Detailed Inspection of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) airplanes | 32-33-01-112 | Detailed Inspection of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint (Post SB 700-1A11-32-022 Part C) | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000 featuring GVFD) airplanes | 32-33-01-112 | Detailed Inspection of the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Shock-Strut Assembly to Retraction-Actuator Main-Fitting Joint (A/C 9639 and Subs or A/C Post SB 700-32-5011 Part C) | 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations”. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 6000, and Global 6500) airplanes | 53-20-00-122 | Detailed Inspection of the Machined Fittings and Skin Around the Service Door, FS295.00 to FS310.00 and STR22R to STR24R | 5-10-30, “Airworthiness Limitation Items”. |
| All Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000, Global 5500, and Global 5000 featuring GVFD) airplanes | 53-20-00-122 | Detailed Inspection of the Machined Fittings and Skin Around the Service Door, FS295.00+32.00 to FS310.00+32.00 and STR22R to STR24R | 5-10-30, “Airworthiness Limitation Items”. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 6000, and Global 6500) airplanes | 53-20-00-140 | Detailed Inspection of the External Skin Around the Service Door Cutout, FS295.00 to FS310.00 and STR22R to STR24R | 5-10-50, “High Altitude Special Conditions Requirements”. |
| Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000, Global 5500, and Global 5000 featuring GVFD) airplanes | 53-20-00-140 | Detailed Inspection of the External Skin Around the Service Door Cutout, FS295.00+32.00 to FS310.00+32.00 and STR22R to STR24R | 5-10-50, “High Altitude Special Conditions Requirements”. |
| Airplane model (marketing designation) | Title | Revision | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global Express) | Bombardier Global Express TLMC, Publication No. BD-700 TLMC 1 | 35 | December 19, 2023. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global Express XRS) | Bombardier Global Express XRS TLMC, Publication No. BD-700 XRS TLMC 2 | 22 | December 19, 2023. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6000) | Bombardier Global 6000 TLMC, Publication No. GL 6000 TLMC | 16 | December 19, 2023. |
| Model BD-700-1A10 (Global 6500) | Bombardier Global 6500 TLMC, Publication No. GL 6500 TLMC | 5 | December 19, 2023. |
| Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000) | Bombardier Global 5000 TLMC, Publication No. BD-700 TLMC 3 | 26 | December 19, 2023. |
| Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5500) | Bombardier Global 5500 TLMC, Publication No. GL 5500 TLMC | 5 | December 19, 2023. |
| Model BD-700-1A11 (Global 5000 featuring GVFD) | Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck TLMC, Publication No. GL 5000 GVFD TLMC | 16 | December 19, 2023. |
For Task No. 32-33-01-112 of section 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations,” of Part 2, “Airworthiness Limitations,” of the applicable TLMC manual identified in table 2 of this AD: The initial compliance time for doing this task is at the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (2) of this AD, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(1) For airplanes that have accomplished Task No. 32-33-01-111, of section 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations,” of Part 2, “Airworthiness Limitations,” of the applicable TLMC manual identified in table 2 of this AD, as of the effective date of this AD: Within 1,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, or within 1,500 flight cycles (i.e., landings) after the most recent accomplishment of Task No. 32-33-01-111, whichever occurs first.
(2) For airplanes that have not accomplished Task No. 32-33-01-111, of section 5-10-20, “Time Limits—Supplementary Limitations,” of Part 2, “Airworthiness Limitations,” of the applicable TLMC manual identified in table 2 of this AD, as of the effective date of this AD: Within 1,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, or before the accumulation of 1,500 total flight cycles (i.e., landings), whichever occurs first.
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
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 manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to: 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's Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
For more information about this AD, contact Mark Taylor, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7300; email: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
