# Proposed AD FAA-2015-0088: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2015-15-08
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 18, 2015, 80 FR 8564
- Comments due: April 6, 2015
- Became: [AD 2015-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-15-08)
- Docket: FAA-2015-0088 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2015-0088, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2014-NM-179-AD
- FR document: 2015-02695
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/40/9c/409c4fa78dacb77ddabb9cf595f0f5d18128502c798c744fe4e93dc43580cbf5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-02-18/pdf/2015-02695.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/18/2015-02695/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F7EECED849C381EF86257DF0004EE6B7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2015-0088

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by testing of the spoiler electronic control unit (SECU) software for an upgrade, which revealed a timing error between the command and monitor channels. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate repetitive operational tests of the aileron disconnect system, and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD would also require modification and reidentification of the SECU, which would terminate the repetitive operational tests. We are proposing this AD to prevent a timing error in the SECU software, which, in combination with failure of the roll disconnect switch, could result in complete loss of spoiler functionality and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 18, 2015: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2015-02695, comments due Apr 6, 2015 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/02/18/2015-02695/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes)

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