82-18-08 CANADAIR: Amendment 39-4451. Applies to Canadair Model CL-600-1A11 airplanes, serial numbers 1005 to 1008, and 1010 to 1037 certificated in all categories. To ensure that the stored energy of the air driven generator ejection jack is capable of ejecting the air driven generator, within the next 50 hours time in service accomplish the following, if not already accomplished:
1. Adjust/modify the jack (part number 728431B) in accordance with instructions contained in Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A600-0066 dated February 16, 1982.
2. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region.
3. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.
The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).
This amendment becomes effective September 9, 1982.