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AD 2020-09-10 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
Models named: BD-500-1A10, BD-500-1A11. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD. (1) Model BD-500-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers 50001 through 50017 inclusive, equipped with blow-out panel part number D762213-503, D762216-505, or D762209-503. (2) Model BD-500-1A11 airplanes, serial numbers 55001 through 55044 inclusive, equipped with blow-out panel part number D762213-503, D762216-505, or D762209-503.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2018-25-04, with a revised repetitive inspection interval. Within 7 days or 50 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, after January 14, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2018-25-04): Do a detailed inspection for any dislodged blow-out panel in the forward and aft cargo compartments, in accordance with C Series (Bombardier) Data Module BD500-A-J50-10-01-01AAA-310B-A, “Forward and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels—Visual check,” Issue 002, dated May 16, 2018. Re-install all dislodged forward and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels before further flight, in accordance with C Series (Bombardier) Data Module BD500-A-J50-10-01-00AAA-521A-A, “Decompression panels dislodging—Return to basic configuration,” Issue 002, dated May 16, 2018. Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 200 flight cycles, repeat the detailed inspection for any dislodged blow-out panel in the forward and aft cargo compartments.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of dislodged cargo compartment blow-out panels. This AD was also prompted by a panel redesign that decreases the likelihood of dislodgement due to baggage impact, and by the determination that the repetitive inspection interval may be extended, based on in-service findings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address dislodged cargo compartment blow-out panels, which could result in openings in the forward and aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, these unintended openings in the forward and aft cargo compartments would provide a path for smoke, fire, and Halon to enter the adjacent equipment bays, flight deck, and passenger cabin, which could delay smoke detection in the forward and aft cargo compartments and result in the forward and aft cargo compartments not being able to maintain the Halon concentration required for fire suppression. The cargo compartment fire may become uncontrollable if this condition is not addressed, which could result in the loss of controllability of the airplane.
Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2018-25-04, Amendment 39-19515 (83 FR 63397, December 10, 2018) (“AD 2018-25-04”).
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