Bombardier (Canadair) CL-600 (Challenger
Bombardier (Canadair) CL-600 (Challenger) Series Aeroplanes
Bombardier (Canadair) CL-600 (Challenger) Series Aeroplanes
| AD/CL-600/122 | Thrust Reverser Transcowl Assembly | 12/2009 |
|---|
| Applicability: | Model CL-600-2C10 aircraft, serial numbers 10003 through 10265.Model CL-600-2D15 and CL-600-2D24 aircraft, serial numbers 15001 through 15192. |
|---|---|
| Requirement: | Action in accordance with the requirements of Transport Canada AD CF-2009-33. |
| Compliance: | As specified in the Requirement document. |
| This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 19 November 2009. | |
| Background: | Several cases have been reported of cracks in the joint extrusions securing the outer bondment to the acoustic panel of the nacelle transcowl assemblies. Although there is no effect on flight safety (thrust reverser stowed), thrust reverser deployment under rejected take-off or emergency landing load conditions could potentially result in acoustic panel failure and possible runway debris. |
View image in the official source
David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
28 September 2009