# Proposed AD FAA-2015-3988: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-08-15
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 19, 2015, 80 FR 63141
- Comments due: December 3, 2015
- Became: [AD 2016-08-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-15)
- Docket: FAA-2015-3988 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2015-3988, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-NM-005-AD
- FR document: 2015-26222
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5a/78/5a788789e27d13e76651c980dbd2dbc0238d4f8cac03cf421353e13e1ae7a336 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-10-19/pdf/2015-26222.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/19/2015-26222/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9075EEC9A807959A86257EE3004C9EC7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2015-3988

## Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-17- 51, for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes. AD 2014- 17-51 currently requires inspecting the inboard flap fasteners of the hinge-box forward fitting at Wing Station (WS) 76.50 and WS 127.25 to determine the orientation and condition of the fasteners, as applicable, and replacement or repetitive inspections of the fasteners if necessary. AD 2014-17-51 also provides for optional terminating action for the requirements of that AD. Since we issued AD 2014-17-51, we have determined that additional action is necessary. This proposed AD would also require accomplishment of the previously optional terminating action. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly oriented or fractured fasteners, which could result in premature failure of the fasteners attaching the inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting; failure of the fasteners could lead to the detachment of the flap hinge box and the flap surface, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 19, 2015: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2015-26222, comments due Dec 3, 2015 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/19/2015-26222/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes)

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