[Federal Register: November 14, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 221)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-1200; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-178-AD;
Amendment 39-15737; AD 2008-23-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet
Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The existing AD currently requires
inspecting to identify the wing anti-ice ducts (piccolo tubes) in the
wing leading edge. For airplanes with affected piccolo tubes, the
existing AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to
introduce new procedures for operation in icing conditions. The
existing AD provides an optional implementation of repetitive
inspections for cracks of affected piccolo tubes, and corrective
actions if necessary, which terminates the operational limitations. The
existing AD also provides an optional installation of certain new
piccolo tubes, which terminates both the AFM revision and the
inspections. This AD adds airplanes to the applicability, requires
revising the AFM to introduce new procedures for operation in icing
conditions, and requires inspecting to determine if certain anti-ice
piccolo ducts are installed, and replacing or repairing the piccolo
duct if necessary. This AD also provides an optional terminating action
of replacing all affected piccolo ducts. This AD results from reports
of failed piccolo tubes. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracked
piccolo tubes, which could result in air leakage, a possible adverse
effect on the anti-ice air distribution pattern and anti-ice capability
without annunciation to
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the flight crew, and consequent reduced controllability of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 1, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of December 1,
2008.
On September 7, 2005 (70 FR 49164, August 23, 2005), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
certain other publications listed in the AD.
We must receive any comments on this AD by December 15, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier,
Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centre-ville,
Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada; telephone 514-855-8500; fax 514-855-
8501; E-mail thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
www.bombardier.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7303; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On August 11, 2005, the FAA issued AD 2005-17-12, amendment 39-
14223 (70 FR 49164, August 23, 2005). That AD applies to certain
Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes.
That AD requires inspecting to identify the wing anti-ice ducts
(piccolo tubes) in the wing leading edge. For airplanes with affected
piccolo tubes, that AD requires revising the airplane flight manual
(AFM) to introduce new procedures for operation in icing conditions.
That AD provides an optional implementation of repetitive inspections
for cracks of affected piccolo tubes, and corrective actions if
necessary, which terminates the operational limitations. That AD also
provides an optional installation of certain new piccolo tubes, which
terminates both the AFM revision and the inspections. That AD resulted
from reports of failed piccolo tubes. The actions specified in that AD
are intended to prevent cracked piccolo tubes, which could result in
air leakage, a possible adverse effect on the anti-ice air distribution
pattern and anti-ice capability without annunciation to the flight
crew, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
Actions Since AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2005-17-12, we received a report that faulty
piccolo tubes might have been installed in a number of leading edge
assemblies built as spares, and whose current locations are not
specifically known. These faulty parts may have been installed on
airplanes affected by that AD. Faulty piccolo tubes could crack, which
could result in air leakage, a possible adverse effect on the anti-ice
air distribution pattern and anti-ice capability without annunciation
to the flight crew, and consequent reduced controllability of the
airplane.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Canadair Temporary Revision RJ/155-6, dated
September 17, 2008 (``the TR''), to the Canadair Regional Jet AFM, CSP
A-012. The TR describes new procedures for operation in icing
conditions and supersedes Canadair TR RJ/155, dated July 5, 2005 (which
we referred to as the appropriate source of service information for
doing the AFM revision required by AD 2005-17-12).
Bombardier has also issued Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision
B, dated August 29, 2005. We referred to Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, as the appropriate source
of service information for doing certain actions required by AD 2005-
17-12. Revision B contains the same procedures as Revision A but adds
airplanes to the effectivity and removes certain other airplanes from
the effectivity.
Bombardier has also issued Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032,
dated September 18, 2008. This service bulletin supersedes Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005.
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032 describes procedures for
inspecting to determine if certain anti-ice piccolo ducts are
installed, and replacing or repairing the piccolo duct if necessary.
Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is
intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. Transport Canada
Civil Aviation (TCCA) mandated the service information and issued
Canadian airworthiness directive CF-2008-30, dated October 7, 2008
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these airplanes in Canada. Canadian airworthiness
directive CF-2008-30 supersedes Canadian airworthiness directive CF-
2005-26R1, dated September 21, 2005, and adds airplanes to the
applicability. We referred to Canadian airworthiness directive CF-2005-
26, dated July 11, 2005, in our AD 2005-17-12.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Therefore, we are issuing this AD to supersede AD 2005-17-12. This
new AD retains certain requirements of the existing AD. This AD also
requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
described previously, except as discussed under ``Differences Between
the AD and the Service Information.'' This AD also adds airplanes to
the applicability and removes certain other airplanes from the
applicability.
Differences Between the AD and the Service Information
Where Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated
September 18, 2008, specifies that Bombardier may be contacted for
information regarding repair, this AD
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requires repair according to a method approved by either the Manager,
New York ACO, or TCCA (or its delegated agent).
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action. We are currently considering
requiring the replacement of all piccolo ducts that have serial numbers
identified in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated
September 18, 2008, with piccolo ducts that do not have the affected
serial numbers, which will constitute terminating action for the
actions required by this AD. However, the planned compliance time for
the replacement would allow enough time to provide notice and
opportunity for prior public comment on the merits of the replacement.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
Because of our requirement to promote safe flight of civil aircraft
and thus, the critical need to ensure proper functioning of the anti-
ice systems during the upcoming winter season, and the short compliance
time involved with this action, this AD must be issued immediately.
Because an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we find that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment hereon are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send
your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include
``Docket No. FAA-2008-1200; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-178-AD'' at
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part
39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-14223 (70 FR 49164, August 23, 2005) and adding
the following new AD:
2008-23-16 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Docket No. FAA-
2008-1200; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-178-AD; Amendment 39-
15737.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective December 1, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2005-17-12.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any category;
serial numbers (S/Ns) 7003 through 7067 inclusive, 7069 through 7990
inclusive, 8000 through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through
8092 inclusive, 8096, and 8097.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of failed piccolo tubes. We are
issuing this AD to prevent cracked piccolo tubes, which could result
in air leakage, a possible adverse effect on the anti-ice air
distribution pattern and anti-ice capability without annunciation to
the flight crew, and consequent reduced controllability of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-17-12
Identification of Affected Piccolo Tubes
(f) For airplanes having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059,
7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 7179, 7203, 7204, 7228,
7271, 7347, 7362, 7378, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, 8000 through
8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through 8092 inclusive, 8096 and
8097: Before the airplane accumulates 3,000 total flight hours, or
within 14 days after September 7, 2005 (the effective date of AD
2005-17-12), whichever occurs later, determine whether any affected
piccolo tube is installed on the airplane. Affected piccolo tubes
are identified in paragraph 1.A. of Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005. Doing the action
required by paragraph (p), (q), (r), or (w) of this AD terminates
the requirements of this paragraph.
Revision to Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
(g) For airplanes with an affected or unidentifiable piccolo
tube found during the
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action required by paragraph (f) of this AD: Before the airplane
accumulates 3,000 total flight hours, or within 14 days after
September 7, 2005, whichever occurs later, revise the Operating
Limitations and Abnormal Procedures sections of the Canadair
Regional Jet AFM, CSP A-012, to include the information in Canadair
Temporary Revision (TR) RJ/155, dated July 5, 2005, as specified in
the TR. This may be done by inserting a copy of the TR into the AFM.
This TR introduces new procedures for operation in icing conditions.
Operate the airplane according to the limitations and procedures in
the TR except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD. When this TR
has been included in general revisions of the AFM, the general
revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant
information in the general revision is identical to that in the TR.
After the AFM revision required by paragraph (n) of this AD has been
done, remove the AFM limitation specified in this paragraph.
Optional Inspections
(h) For airplanes with an affected or unidentifiable piccolo
tube found during the action required by paragraph (f) of this AD:
The operating limitations and abnormal procedures specified in
Canadair TR RJ/155, dated July 5, 2005, as required by paragraph (g)
of this AD, may be removed from the AFM, provided all requirements
of this paragraph have been satisfied.
(1) A fluorescent dye penetrant inspection for cracks of the
piccolo tubes is done and repeated thereafter within 2,000-flight-
hour intervals in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7,
2005. An inspection done before September 7, 2005, in accordance
with Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, dated June 17, 2005,
is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD. Doing the inspection required by paragraph (u) of
this AD terminates the actions required by this paragraph.
(2) All applicable corrective actions are done as specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.
AFM Limitations Required for Exceeding Inspection Interval
(i) For airplanes having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059,
7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 7179, 7203, 7204, 7228,
7271, 7347, 7362, 7378, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, 8000 through
8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through 8092 inclusive, 8096 and
8097: During any period in which the inspection interval exceeds
2,000 flight hours after the initial inspection specified in
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the airplane must be operated under the
limitations and abnormal procedures specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD. Doing the action required by paragraph (p), (q), (r), or
(w) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
Corrective Action
(j) If any crack is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, do the actions
specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), (j)(4), or (j)(5) of
this AD, except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD.
(1) Replace the cracked piccolo tube, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-
029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, with a new piccolo tube that
has the same part number as identified in paragraph 1.A. of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7,
2005, but that does not have a serial number listed in that
paragraph.
(2) Replace the cracked piccolo tube, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-
029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, with a new piccolo tube that
has a part number identified in the applicable Bombardier
illustrated parts catalog but not identified in paragraph 1.A. of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7,
2005, or with a new piccolo tube identified in paragraph (l) of this
AD.
(3) Replace the cracked piccolo tube, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-
029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, with a piccolo tube that has
been inspected in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7,
2005, is not cracked, and has not accumulated any air time (hours'
time-in-service) since inspection.
(4) Replace the cracked piccolo tube with a piccolo tube that
has been repaired in accordance with a method approved by either the
Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-172, FAA;
or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its delegated agent);
and has not accumulated any air time (hours time-in-service) since
the repair.
(5) Reinstall the cracked piccolo tube and operate the airplane
in accordance with a method approved by either the Manager, New York
ACO, or TCCA (or its delegated agent). Operation in accordance with
the provisions of Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) entry 30-12-
03 is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this
paragraph.
Exception to Service Bulletin Procedures
(k) Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A,
dated July 7, 2005, specifies that Bombardier may be contacted for
information regarding repair, this AD requires repair according to a
method approved by either the Manager, New York ACO, or TCCA (or its
delegated agent).
Optional Terminating Action for Paragraphs (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j)
(l) For airplanes having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059,
7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 7179, 7203, 7204, 7228,
7271, 7347, 7362, 7378, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, 8000 through
8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through 8092 inclusive, 8096 and
8097: Installation, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A,
dated July 7, 2005, of a complete set of new inboard, center, and
outboard piccolo tubes, as identified in paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2),
and (l)(3) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraphs (f),
(g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD. When these piccolo tubes have
been installed, remove the Operating Limitations and Abnormal
Procedures, if inserted in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD,
from the AFM.
(1) For the inboard piccolo tube: P/N 601-80032-7 (14432-107)
and 601-80032-8 (14432-108).
(2) For the center piccolo tube: P/N 14464-105 and 14464-106.
(3) For the outboard piccolo tube: P/N 14463-109 and 14463-110.
Parts Installation
(m) For airplanes having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059,
7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 7179, 7203, 7204, 7228,
7271, 7347, 7362, 7378, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, 8000 through
8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through 8092 inclusive, 8096 and
8097: As of September 7, 2005, no person may install, on any
airplane, a piccolo tube having a P/N listed in paragraph 1.A. of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7,
2005, unless the applicable requirements of paragraphs (f) through
(l) of this AD have been accomplished for that piccolo tube before
the effective date of this AD or the requirements specified in
paragraph (v) of this AD have been accomplished. As of the effective
date of this AD, the requirements of paragraph (v) of this AD must
be followed.
New Requirements of This AD
New Revision to AFM
(n) For all airplanes: Within 14 days after the effective date
of this AD, revise the Operating Limitations and Abnormal Procedures
sections of the Canadair Regional Jet AFM, CSP A-012, to include the
information in Canadair (Bombardier) TR RJ/155-6, dated September
17, 2008, as specified in that TR. This may be done by inserting a
copy of Canadair (Bombardier) TR RJ/155-6 into the AFM. This TR
introduces new procedures for operation in icing conditions. After
the AFM revision specified in this paragraph has been done, the AFM
limitation required by paragraph (g) of this AD must be removed from
the AFM.
Note 1: When Canadair (Bombardier) TR RJ/155-6, dated September
17, 2008, has been included in general revisions of the AFM, the
general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant
information in the general revision is identical to that in Canadair
(Bombardier) TR RJ/155-6.
(o) Before further flight after accomplishing paragraph (n) of
this AD, operate the airplane according to the limitations and
procedures in Canadair (Bombardier) TR RJ/155-6, dated September 17,
2008, except that MMEL entry 30-12-03, which permits the wing anti-
ice system to be inoperative with specific provisions, is not
affected by this AD.
Records Check
(p) For airplanes having S/Ns 7003 through 7013 inclusive, 7015,
7016, 7018 through 7036 inclusive, 7038 through 7045 inclusive, 7047
through 7058 inclusive, 7060 through 7067 inclusive, 7069 through
7075 inclusive,
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7077 through 7104 inclusive, 7106 through 7126 inclusive, 7128
through 7150 inclusive, 7152 through 7156 inclusive, 7158 through
7162 inclusive, 7164 through 7178 inclusive, 7180 through 7202
inclusive, 7204 through 7227 inclusive, 7229 through 7270 inclusive,
7272 through 7346 inclusive, 7348 through 7358 inclusive, 7360,
7361, 7363 through 7377 inclusive, 7379, 7380, 7382 through 7416
inclusive, 8056 through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 though 8092
inclusive, 8096 and 8097: Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, review the airplane maintenance records to determine if any
anti-ice piccolo ducts or complete leading edge sections have been
replaced since May 1, 2000. Doing the review in this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (f) and (i) of this AD.
Doing the action specified in paragraph (w) of this AD terminates
the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) If no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no complete leading edge
sections have been replaced since May 1, 2000, no further action is
required by this paragraph.
(2) If any anti-ice piccolo duct or complete leading edge
section has been replaced since May 1, 2000, or if it cannot be
conclusively determined that no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no
complete leading edge sections have been replaced since May 1, 2000,
before further flight, inspect the serial numbers of the replaced
ducts. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the duct can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(i) If none of the piccolo duct serial numbers matches any of
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September
18, 2008, no further action is required by this paragraph.
(ii) If any of the piccolo duct serial numbers matches any of
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September
18, 2008, or if the serial number cannot be determined, do the
actions required by paragraph (s) of this AD.
(q) For airplanes having S/Ns 7014, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059,
7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7179, 7203, 7228, 7271, 7347,
7359, 7362, 7378, 7381, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, and 8000
through 8055 inclusive, on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-
30-029 has been accomplished: Within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, review the airplane maintenance records to
determine if any anti-ice piccolo ducts or complete leading edge
sections have been replaced since accomplishing Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R-30-029. Doing the action in this paragraph terminates
the requirements of paragraphs (f) and (i) of this AD. Doing the
action specified in paragraph (w) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(1) If no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no complete leading edge
sections have been replaced since May 1, 2000, no further action is
required by this paragraph.
(2) If any anti-ice piccolo duct or complete leading edge
section has been replaced since May 1, 2000, or if it cannot be
conclusively determined that no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no
complete leading edge sections have been replaced since May 1, 2000,
before further flight, inspect the serial numbers of the replaced
ducts. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the duct can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(i) If none of the piccolo duct serial numbers matches any of
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September
18, 2008, no further action is required by this paragraph.
(ii) If any of the piccolo duct serial numbers matches any of
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September
18, 2008, or if the serial number cannot be determined, do the
actions required by paragraph (s) of this AD.
(r) For airplanes having S/Ns 7014, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059,
7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7179, 7203, 7228, 7271, 7347,
7359, 7362, 7378, 7381, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, and 8000
through 8055 inclusive, on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-
30-029 has not been accomplished: Within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, inspect the serial numbers of the piccolo ducts. A
review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the serial number of the duct can be conclusively
determined from that review. Doing the inspection in this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (f) and (i) of this AD.
Doing the action specified in paragraph (w) of this AD terminates
the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) If none of the piccolo duct serial numbers matches any of
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September
18, 2008, no further action is required by this paragraph.
(2) If any of the piccolo duct serial numbers matches any of
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September
18, 2008, or if the serial number cannot be determined, do the
actions required by paragraph (s) of this AD.
Inspection of the Wing Anti-Ice Piccolo Ducts
(s) For airplanes having a piccolo duct identified in paragraph
(p)(2)(ii), (q)(2)(ii), or (r)(2) of this AD: Within 30 days after
doing the action specified in paragraph (p), (q), or (r) of this AD,
as applicable, do a fluorescent dye penetrant inspection for
cracking of the piccolo ducts in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032,
dated September 18, 2008. If no cracking is found, repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight hours.
Doing the action specified in paragraph (w) of this AD terminates
the requirements of this paragraph.
(t) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (s) of this AD, before further flight, do the actions
specified in paragraph (t)(1), (t)(2), or (t)(3) of this AD, except
where Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated
September 18, 2008, specifies to contact Bombardier for information
regarding repair, this AD requires repair according to a method
approved by either the Manager, New York ACO, or TCCA (or its
delegated agent). Doing the action specified in paragraph (w) of
this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) Replace the cracked piccolo duct, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, with a new piccolo duct that
has the same part number as identified in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, but that does not have a
serial number listed in that paragraph.
(2) Replace the cracked piccolo duct, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, with a new piccolo duct that
has a part number identified in the applicable Bombardier
illustrated parts catalog but not identified in Part A, Paragraph
2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008.
(3) Replace the cracked piccolo duct with a piccolo duct that
has been repaired in accordance with a method approved by either the
Manager, New York ACO, FAA; or TCCA (or its delegated agent).
Repetitive Inspection of the Wing Anti-Ice Piccolo Ducts
(u) For airplanes on which an inspection required by paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD has been done, except for airplanes on which the
terminating action specified in paragraph (l) of this AD has been
done: Within 2,000 flight hours since the last inspection, or 30
days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do
the actions specified in paragraph (s) of this AD. Doing the
inspection required by this paragraph terminates the actions
required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Doing the action specified
in paragraph (w) of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
New Parts Installation Paragraph
(v) As of the effective date of this AD, the requirements
specified in paragraphs (v)(1) and (v)(2) of this AD must be
followed.
(1) For airplanes on which the terminating action specified in
paragraph (w) of this AD has not been done: No person may install a
piccolo duct having a part number identified in Part A, Paragraph
2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, on any airplane,
unless the requirements specified in paragraphs (s) and (t) of this
AD, as applicable, have been accomplished for that piccolo duct.
(2) For airplanes on which the terminating action specified in
paragraph (w) of this AD
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has been done: No person may install a piccolo duct having a part
number identified in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032,
dated September 18, 2008, on any airplane.
Optional Terminating Action
(w) Replacing all piccolo ducts that have serial numbers
identified in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032,
dated September 18, 2008, with piccolo ducts that do not have serial
numbers identified in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032,
dated September 18, 2008, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032,
dated September 18, 2008, terminates the requirements of paragraphs
(f), (h), (i), (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), and (u) of this AD.
Optional Service Information for Certain Requirements of This AD
(x) Actions accomplished according to Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision B, dated August 29, 2005; or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18,
2008; are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (j)(1),
(j)(2), (j)(3), and (l) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(y) The Manager, New York ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7303; fax (516) 794-
5531. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the
AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI,
your local FSDO.
Related Information
(z) Canadian airworthiness directive CF-2008-30, dated October
7, 2008, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(aa) You must use the service information listed in Table 1 of
this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, as
applicable, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Table 1--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service information Revision level Date
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Bombardier Alert Service Original.............. September 18,
Bulletin A601R-30-032, 2008.
including Appendix A and
Appendix B.
Bombardier Service Bulletin A..................... July 7, 2005.
601R-30-029, including
Appendix A, dated June 17,
2005, and Appendix B,
Revision A, dated July 7,
2005.
Canadair (Bombardier) Original.............. September 17,
Temporary Revision RJ/155-6 2008.
to the Canadair Regional Jet
Airplane Flight Manual, CSP A-
012.
Canadair Temporary Revision RJ/ Original.............. July 5, 2005.
155 to the Canadair Regional
Jet Airplane Flight Manual,
CSP A-012.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R-30-032, including Appendix A and Appendix B, dated September
18, 2008; and Canadair (Bombardier) Temporary Revision RJ/155-6 to
the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight Manual, CSP A-012, dated
September 17, 2008; in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) On September 7, 2005 (70 FR 49164, August 23, 2005), the
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Canadair Temporary Revision RJ/155, dated July 5, 2005,
to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight Manual, CSP A-012; and
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7,
2005, including Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and Appendix B,
Revision A, dated July 7, 2005.
(3) Contact Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O.
Box 6087, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada;
telephone 514-855-8500; fax 514-855-8501; E-mail
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://www.bombardier.com; for
a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_
register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 4, 2008.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-26911 Filed 11-13-08; 8:45 am]
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