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AD 2024-30229

Published 2024-12-19 · 1 model · 124 US-registered tails affected · Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes Federal Register ↗

Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that the pivot door pressure seals on the thrust reverser fixed structure were found disbonded or missing on several airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the pivot door pressure seals and accomplishing applicable corrective actions. This AD also requires a functional test of the thrust reversers. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 244 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 103631-103633] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-30229]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2024-1468; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00975-T; Amendment 39-22840; AD 2024-18-06] RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that the pivot door pressure seals on the thrust reverser fixed structure were found disbonded or missing on several airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the pivot door pressure seals and accomplishing applicable corrective actions. This AD also requires a functional test of the thrust reversers. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 23, 2025. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 23, 2025.