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TABLE 1—REQUIRED ACTIONS AND COMPLIANCE TIMES
Results of Borescope inspection
Actions that must be carried out
(i) Total number of IP turbine blade outer shroud dust
caps lifting is 0.
At intervals not to exceed 100 cycles, re-inspect the dust caps using Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions of Rolls-Royce plc ASB No. RB.211–72–AF994, Revision 1,
dated September 1, 2008.
At intervals not to exceed 20 cycles, re-inspect the dust caps using Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions of Rolls-Royce plc ASB No. RB.211–72–AF994, Revision 1,
dated September 1, 2008.
At intervals not to exceed 10 cycles, re-inspect the dust caps using Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions of Rolls-Royce plc ASB No. RB.211–72–AF994, Revision 1,
dated September 1, 2008.
Within 10 cycles, remove the engine from service and install core restrictor plugs in the
IP turbine blade roots, using Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions of RR Service
Bulletin (SB) No. RB.211–72–D733, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2008.
Before further flight, remove the engine from service and install core restrictor plugs in
the IP turbine blade roots, using Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions of RR SB No.
RB.211–72–D733, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2008.
(ii) Total number of IP turbine blade outer shroud
dust caps lifting exceeds 0 but is equal to or fewer
than 10.
(iii) Total number of IP turbine blade outer shroud
dust caps lifting exceeds 10 but is equal to or
fewer than 20.
(iv) Total number of IP turbine blade outer shroud
dust caps lifting exceeds 20.
(v) Total number of IP turbine blade outer shroud
dust caps missing exceeds 1.
FAA AD Differences
(f) This AD differs from the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD by requiring the initial
borescope inspection to be done within 5
flight cycles. The MCAI required the initial
inspection to be done before July 1, 2008,
which has already passed.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Engine Certification
Office, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; e-mail: james.lawrence@faa.gov;
telephone (781) 238–7176; fax (781) 238–
7199, for more information about this AD.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2008–0109 R1,
dated June 17, 2008, for related information.
(i) Contact James Lawrence, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use the Rolls-Royce plc
service information specified in the following
Table 2 to do the actions required by this AD.
TABLE 2—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Document No.
Page
Alert Service Bulletin No. RB.211–72–AF994 .....................................................................
Total Pages: 24.
Service Bulletin No. RB.211–72–D733, including Supplement ...........................................
Total Pages: 9.
All ............
1
September 1, 2008.
All .............
1
March 6, 2008.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box
31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, UK, telephone 44–0–
1332 242424; fax 44–0–1332 249936.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
New England Region, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA; 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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
October 28, 2008.
Diane S. Romanosky,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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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
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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,
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Date
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 antiice 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
https://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; Email thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com;
Internet https://www.bombardier.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
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
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(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
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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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Authority for This Rulemaking
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.
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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 https://
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.
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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
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:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by removing amendment 39–14223 (70
FR 49164, August 23, 2005) and adding
the following new AD:
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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.
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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),
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(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-inservice) 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
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(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 antiice 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
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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.
(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).
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.
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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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.
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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
Revision level
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R–30–032, including Appendix A and Appendix B ...............
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, including Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and Appendix B, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005.
Canadair (Bombardier) Temporary Revision RJ/155–6 to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight
Manual, CSP A–012.
Canadair Temporary Revision RJ/155 to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight Manual, CSP
A–012.
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Service information
Original .............
A .......................
September 18, 2008.
July 7, 2005.
Original .............
September 17, 2008.
Original .............
July 5, 2005.
(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 https://
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 https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
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November 4, 2008.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0414; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–095–AD; Amendment
39–15714; AD 2008–22–17]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B
SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F,
747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–
400F, and 747SR Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to certain Boeing Model 747
series airplanes. That AD currently
requires repetitive inspections for
cracking and corrosion of all exposed
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surfaces of the carriage spindles
(including the inner bore and aft links)
of the trailing edge flaps, and additional
inspection and corrective action if
necessary. That AD also currently
requires repetitive overhaul of the
carriage spindle and aft link, which
terminates the repetitive inspections.
This new AD adds a repetitive
inspection to detect broken parts, and
revises the overhaul threshold and
repetitive intervals. This AD results
from analysis that showed additional
inspections should be done to prevent
the loss of a flap, and that the flighthour-based interval should be revised to
a flight-cycle-based interval, because the
greatest loads on the spindles happen
during takeoff and landing. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
failed carriage spindles or aft links of
the inboard or outboard trailing edge
flaps. Such failure could cause the flap
to depart the airplane, reducing the
flightcrew’s ability to maintain the safe
flight and landing of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 19, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of December 19, 2008.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707,
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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 https://
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 https://
www.bombardier.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
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 https://
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 https://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 https://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]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
