AD 2011-09-09: Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and…

This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD; certificated in any category. (1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes, serial numbers 3001 through 3066 inclusive on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0590 has been accomplished. (2) Bombardier, Inc. CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0590 has been accomplished. (3) Bombardier, Inc. CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes, serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive. (4) Bombardier, Inc. CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes, serial numbers 5701 and subsequent. Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of…