70-01-05 CANADAIR: Amdt. 39-900 as amended by Amendment 39-1117. Applies to CL-215-1A10 airplanes certificated in all categories utilized in seaplane operation.
To prevent hazards associated with the loss of the chine spray strips, accomplish the following:
(a) Prior to further flight visually inspect the left and right chine spray strips P/N 215-30058-2, -3 and the bolts attaching the strips to the hull for cracks and/or deformation. These inspections are to be repeated within 25 water scoop and drop sequences or before the first flight of each day of operation, whichever occurs first. Replace cracked or deformed parts before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the installation can be performed.
(b) The inspection required by this AD constitute preventive maintenance and may be performed by persons authorized to perform preventive maintenance under FAR 43.
(c) The compliance times of the repetitive inspections may be increased by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, upon receipt of substantiating data submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector.
(d) The repetitive inspection specified in (a) may be discontinued when the modification defined in Canadair Modification Summary Number IC-1510 and contained in Service Bulletin CL-215-51 has been incorporated, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Eastern Region, has been incorporated.
Amendment 39-900 effective January 6, 1970.
This Amendment 39-1117 is effective December 8, 1970.