# Proposed AD FAA-2018-0161: Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-20-16
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 9, 2018, 83 FR 10415
- Comments due: April 23, 2018
- Became: [AD 2018-20-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-20-16)
- Docket: FAA-2018-0161 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2018-0161, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2018-04719
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/92/d3/92d353ea2a5733dba902ed759100cee63eed7bfbfa9989982e255cbc72391052 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2018-03-09/pdf/2018-04719.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/09/2018-04719/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/11C9F8ECFA4E7C738625824B0052DF95.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2018-0161

## Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-11- 12, which applies to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. AD 2013-11-12 requires inspecting for the correct serial number of a certain hydraulic system accumulator, and replacing affected hydraulic system accumulators with new or serviceable accumulators. Since we issued AD 2013-11-12, we have determined that certain other hydraulic system accumulators must be modified or replaced and life limits must be added. This proposed AD would expand the applicability and require modifying or replacing certain hydraulic brake system accumulators. This proposed AD would also require revising the maintenance or inspection program to add life limits for the accumulators. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 9, 2018: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2018-04719, comments due Apr 23, 2018 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/09/2018-04719/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes)

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