Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-08-30 · Effective 2013-10-04 · 78 FR 53638
Document
Document number
2013-20237
Federal Register citation
78 FR 53638
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2013-08-30
Effective date
2013-10-04
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0459
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL- 600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of erratic pitch movement and oscillatory behaviors of the elevator control system. This AD requires repetitive replacement of the bellcrank supports on the inner rear spar of the horizontal stabilizer with new, improved bellcrank supports. We are issuing this AD to prevent erratic pitch movement and transient accelerations, which could result in a significant pitch upset, and injuries to passengers and flightcrew.