[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 47 (Thursday, March 11, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11422-11428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-5011]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0656; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-038-AD;
Amendment 39-16056; AD 2009-22-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
There have been several cases of wing leading edge anti-ice
piccolo duct failure reported on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aircraft. Upon
investigation, it was determined that ducts manufactured since May
2000 are susceptible to cracking due to the process used to drill
holes in the ducts. This cracking may cause air leakage, with 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].
* * * * *
It has subsequently been determined that faulty ducts may also
have been installed in a number of leading edge assemblies built as
spares and whose current locations are not specifically known. * * *
* * * * *
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 15, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 15,
2010.
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On December 1, 2008 (73 FR 67363, November 14, 2008), the Director
of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD.
On September 7, 2005 (70 FR 49164, August 23, 2005), the Director
of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, 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
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2009 (74 FR
36628), and proposed to supersede AD 2008-23-16, Amendment 39-15737 (73
FR 67363, November 14, 2008). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The preamble to AD 2008-23-16 explains that we consider those
requirements ``interim action'' and were considering further
rulemaking. We now have determined that further rulemaking is indeed
necessary to require the previously optional terminating action, and
this AD follows from that determination. Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, previously
issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-30, dated October 7,
2008 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The unsafe condition is cracked piccolo ducts, which could result
in air leakage, a possible adverse effect on the anti-ice distribution
pattern and anti-ice capability without annunciation to the flight
crew, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. Required
actions include revising the airplane flight manual, inspecting to
determine if certain anti-ice piccolo ducts are installed, and
replacing or repairing the piccolo duct if necessary. You may obtain
further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Explanation of Changes Made to the AD
We have revised this AD to identify the legal name of the
manufacturer as published in the most recent type certificate data
sheet for the affected airplane models.
We have revised paragraph (j)(5) of this AD to remove reference to
Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) Entry 30-12-03. However, we have
approved operation of the airplane according to MMEL Entry 30-12-03 as
a method for complying with the requirements of paragraph (j)(5) of
this AD. Operators may contact the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, for
information regarding the use of MMEL Entry 30-12-03 for compliance
with the requirements of paragraph (j)(5) of this AD. We have included
a new Note 1 in this AD to specify that guidance on operating the
airplane under certain conditions according to the MMEL can be found in
MMEL Entry 30-12-03, and have renumbered subsequent notes accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described
previously. We determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Explanation of Change to Costs of Compliance
Since issuance of the NPRM, we have increased the labor rate used
in the Costs of Compliance from $80 per work-hour to $85 per work-hour.
The Costs of Compliance information, below, reflects this increase in
the specified hourly labor rate.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 711 products of U.S.
registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2008-23-16 and retained in this
AD take about 3 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85
per work hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the currently required actions is
$181,305, or $255 per product.
We estimate that it will take about 12 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these costs. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operators to be $725,220, or $1,020 per product.
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 determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on
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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 this AD:
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
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 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 FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15737 (73 FR
67363, November 14, 2008) and adding the following new AD:
2009-22-05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-16056. Docket No. FAA-
2009-0656; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-038-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April
15, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-23-16, Amendment 39-15737.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. 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.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30: Ice and
rain protection.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
``There have been several cases of wing leading edge anti-ice
piccolo duct failure reported on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aircraft. Upon
investigation, it was determined that ducts manufactured since May
2000 are susceptible to cracking due to the process used to drill
holes in the ducts. This cracking may cause air leakage, with 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].
The faulty ducts were installed on aircraft SN 7417 through 7990
and 8000 through 8055 in production, and as replacement parts on in
service aircraft SN 7014, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127,
7151, 7157, 7163, 7179, 7203, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7359, 7362, 7378 and
7381. Service Bulletin (SB) 601R-30-029, Revision B and AD CF-2005-
26R1 previously covered the above aircraft serial numbers.
It has subsequently been determined that faulty ducts may also
have been installed in a number of leading edge assemblies built as
spares and whose current locations are not specifically known. As
they may have been installed on any of the aircraft serial numbers
in the Applicability section of this directive, checking of records
and/or inspection * * * is now required for all applicable aircraft.
``This directive, which supersedes and cancels AD CF-2005-26R1
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2005-17-12, amendment 39-14223],
mandates the amendment of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
procedures, in addition to checking the part numbers and serial
numbers of installed and spare wing anti-ice piccolo ducts, as
required, and inspecting, replacing or repairing them as necessary.
Terminating action is also introduced.''
Required actions include revising the airplane flight manual,
inspecting to determine if certain anti-ice piccolo ducts are
installed, and replacing or repairing the piccolo duct if necessary.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-17-12
Identification of Affected Piccolo Tubes
(f) Unless already done, 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, which was superseded by AD 2008-23-
16), 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), (w), or (y) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
Revision to Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
(g) Unless already done, for airplanes with an affected or
unidentifiable piccolo tube found during the 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) Unless already done, 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) Unless already done, for airplanes having S/Ns 7013, 7017,
7037, 7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 7179,
7203, 7204, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7362,
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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), (w), or (y) of this AD
terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
Corrective Action
(j) Unless already done, 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).
Note 1: Guidance on operating the airplane under certain
conditions in accordance with the provisions of the Master Minimum
Equipment List (MMEL) can be found in MMEL Entry 30-12-03.
Exception to Service Bulletin Procedures
(k) Unless already done: 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) Unless already done, 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: Part numbers (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) Unless already done, 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 December 1, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-
23-16), the requirements of paragraph (v) of this AD must be
followed.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008-23-16
Revision to AFM
(n) Unless already done: For all airplanes, within 14 days after
December 1, 2008, 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 2: 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) Unless already done: 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) Unless already done, 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, 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 December 1, 2008, 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) or (y) 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 match 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,
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2008, or if the serial number cannot be determined, do the actions
required by paragraph (s) of this AD.
(q) Unless already done, 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 December 1, 2008, 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) or (y) 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 match 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) Unless already done, 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 December 1, 2008, 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) or (y) of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
(1) If none of the piccolo duct serial numbers match 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) Unless already done, 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) or (y) of this AD terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
(t) Unless already done: 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) or (y) 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) Unless already done, 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 December 1, 2008, 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) or (y) of this AD terminates the requirements of
this paragraph.
Parts Installation Paragraph
(v) Unless already done: As of December 1, 2008, 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 had not been done as of December 1, 2008:
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 had been done as of December 1, 2008: 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.
New Requirements of This AD: Actions and Compliance
Terminating Action
(y) Unless already done, do the following actions: Within 24
months after the effective date of this AD, replace all piccolo
ducts that have serial numbers identified in Part A,
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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. Replacing
all the piccolo ducts in accordance with this paragraph terminates
the requirements of paragraphs (f), (h), (i), (p), (q), (r), (s),
(t), and (u) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(z) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO, ANE-170, 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: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics
inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(aa) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-30,
dated October 7, 2008, and the service information identified in
Table 1 of this AD, for related information.
Table 1--Related Service Information
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Service information Revision level Date
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Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, Original................ September 18, 2008.
including Appendix A and Appendix B.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, including Original................ June 17, 2005.
Appendices A and B, dated June 17, 2005.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, including A....................... July 7, 2005.
Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and Appendix B,
Revision A, dated July 7, 2005.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, including B....................... August 29, 2005.
Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and Appendix B,
Revision A, dated July 7, 2005.
Canadair (Bombardier) Temporary Revision RJ/155-6 Original................ September 17, 2008.
to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight
Manual, CSP A-012.
Canadair Temporary Revision RJ/155 to the Canadair Original................ July 5, 2005.
Regional Jet Airplane Flight Manual, CSP A-012.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(bb) You must use the service information contained in Table 2
of this AD, as applicable, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise. If you accomplish the optional
actions specified by this AD, you must use the service information
contained in Table 3 of this AD, as applicable, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
Table 2--Material Incorporated by Reference for Required Actions
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Service information Revision level Date
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Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, Original................ September 18, 2008.
including Appendix A and Appendix B.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, including A....................... July 7, 2005.
Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and Appendix B,
Revision A, dated July 7, 2005.
Canadair (Bombardier) Temporary Revision RJ/155-6 Original................ September 17, 2008.
to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight
Manual, CSP A-012.
Canadair Temporary Revision RJ/155 to the Canadair Original................ July 5, 2005.
Regional Jet Airplane Flight Manual, CSP A-012.
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Table 3--Material Incorporated by Reference for Optional Actions
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Service information Revision level Date
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Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, Original................ September 18, 2008.
including Appendix A and Appendix B.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, including Original................ June 17, 2005.
Appendices A and B, dated June 17, 2005.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, including A....................... July 7, 2005.
Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and Appendix B,
Revision A, dated July 7, 2005.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, including B....................... August 29, 2005.
Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and Appendix B,
Revision A, dated July 7, 2005.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, dated June 17, 2005, including
Appendices A and B, dated June 17, 2005; and Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision B, dated August 29, 2005, including
Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and Appendix B, Revision A, dated
July 7, 2005; under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) On December 1, 2008 (73 FR 67363, November 14, 2008), the
Director of the
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Federal Register previously 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, dated September 17, 2008,
to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight Manual, CSP A-012.
(3) On September 7, 2005 (70 FR 49164, August 23, 2005), the
Director of the Federal Register previously 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.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-
7401; e-mail thd.crj@aero. bombardier.com; Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
(5) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
(6) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference 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 October 19, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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