# Proposed AD FAA-2013-0459: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-17-05
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 31, 2013, 78 FR 32579
- Comments due: July 15, 2013
- Became: [AD 2013-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-17-05)
- Docket: FAA-2013-0459 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2013-0459, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2013-NM-044-AD
- FR document: 2013-12897
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fa/52/fa5243c459e45dea4d3386f6dd24ba94cdf540e63b0e58cd9c320dda7d9ce9f7 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-05-31/pdf/2013-12897.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/31/2013-12897/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/79F2D9B80EF7B27286257B7C0045E2BC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2013-0459

## Summary

We propose to adopt 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 proposed AD was prompted by reports of erratic pitch movement and oscillatory behaviors of the elevator control system. This proposed AD would require repetitive replacement of the bellcrank supports on the inner rear spar of the horizontal stabilizer with new, improved bellcrank supports. We are proposing this AD to prevent erratic pitch movement and transient accelerations, which could result in a significant pitch upset, and injuries to passengers and flightcrew.

## Notices in this docket

- May 31, 2013: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2013-12897, comments due Jul 15, 2013 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/05/31/2013-12897/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes)

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