[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 25, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14309-14310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-6992]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2002-NM-100-AD; Amendment 39-13070; AD 2003-04-21 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional 
Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This document corrects information in an existing 
airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Bombardier Model 
CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440) series airplanes. That AD 
currently requires replacement of the overwing emergency exit placards, 
door weight placards, and no baggage placards with new placards. This 
document corrects the applicability of AD 2003-04-21 to identify 
affected model designations as published in the most recent type 
certificate data sheet. This correction is necessary to ensure that 
operators of all affected airplanes accomplish the requirements of this 
AD.

DATES: Effective April 4, 2003.
    The incorporation by reference of a certain publication, as listed 
in the regulations, was approved previously by the Director of the 
Federal Register as of April 4, 2003 (68 FR 9509, February 28, 2003).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Parrillo, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street, Third Floor, Valley Stream, New 
York 11581; telephone (516) 256-7505; fax (516) 568-2716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 19, 2003, the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA) issued AD 2003-04-21, amendment 39-13070 (68 FR 
9509, February 28, 2003), which applies to certain Bombardier Model CL-
600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 440) series airplanes. That AD requires 
replacement of the overwing emergency exit placards, door weight 
placards, and no baggage placards with new placards. That AD was 
prompted by the issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions 
required by that AD are intended to prevent the inability of a 
passenger to open and dispose of the overwing emergency exit door 
during an emergency evacuation due to incorrect placards.

Need for the Correction

    In the preamble of AD 2003-04-21 under the heading ``Explanation of 
Change to Applicability,'' it states, ``[The FAA has] revised the 
applicability of the final rule to identify model designations as 
published in the most recent type certificate data sheet for the 
affected models.'' We revised the applicability of the final rule to 
include the parenthetical ``(Regional Jet Series 440).'' However, we 
inadvertently omitted Regional Jet Series ``100,'' which is specified 
on the type certificate data sheet. In addition, both of these airplane 
models were identified by serial numbers in the applicability. 
Therefore, the correct applicability of this AD is ``Bombardier Model 
CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes.''
    We have determined that a correction to AD 2003-04-21 is necessary. 
We have clarified the applicability of this AD by identifying the 
affected model designations as published in the most recent type 
certificate data sheet.

Correction of Publication

    This document corrects the error and correctly adds the AD as an 
amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 
39.13).
    The AD is reprinted in its entirety for the convenience of affected 
operators. The effective date of the AD remains April 4, 2003.
    Since this action only corrects the applicability of AD 2003-04-21 
to identify affected model designations as published in the most recent 
type certificate data sheet, it has no adverse economic impact and 
imposes no additional burden on any person. Therefore, the FAA has 
determined that notice and public procedures are unnecessary.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Correction

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Corrected]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by correctly adding the following 
airworthiness directive (AD):

2003-04-21 R1 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Amendment 39-
13070. Docket 2002-NM-100-AD.

    Applicability: Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) 
airplanes, certificated in any category, having the serial numbers 
listed in the following table:

                          Table--Serial Numbers
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                               Serial Nos.
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7003 through 7434 inclusive.
7436 through 7442 inclusive.
7444 through 7452 inclusive.
7454 through 7458 inclusive.
7460 through 7497 inclusive.
7499 through 7504 inclusive.
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    Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the 
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been 
modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the 
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, 
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of 
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an 
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of 
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of 
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition 
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been 
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to 
address it.

    Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
previously.
    To prevent the inability of a passenger to open and dispose of 
the overwing emergency exit door during an emergency evacuation due 
to incorrect placards, accomplish the following:

Replacement of Placards

    (a) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, 
replace the overwing emergency exit placards, door weight

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placards, and no baggage placards with new placards (including 
cleaning of the applicable surface), as applicable, per Bombardier 
Alert Service Bulletin A601R-11-077, Revision `A,' dated December 
11, 2001, excluding Service Bulletin Comment Sheet-Facsimile Reply 
Sheet and CRJ 100/200 Service Bulletin Compliance Facsimile Reply 
Sheet.
    (b) Replacement accomplished before the effective date of this 
AD per Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-11-077, dated July 
12, 2001, is considered acceptable for compliance with the 
replacement specified in paragraph (a) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an 
appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add 
comments and then send it to the Manager, New York ACO.

    Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
obtained from the New York ACO.

Special Flight Permits

    (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where 
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference

    (e) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be 
done in accordance with Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-11-
077, Revision `A,' dated December 11, 2001, excluding Service 
Bulletin Comment Sheet-Facsimile Reply Sheet and CRJ 100/200 Service 
Bulletin Compliance Facsimile Reply Sheet. This incorporation by 
reference was approved previously by the Director of the Federal 
Register as of April 4, 2003 (68 FR 9509, February 28, 2003). Copies 
may be obtained from Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, 
P.O. Box 6087, Station A, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. Copies 
may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, New York 
Aircraft Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street, Third Floor, Valley 
Stream, New York; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 
North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

    Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Canadian 
airworthiness directive CF-2002-12, dated February 4, 2002.

Effective Date

    (f) The effective date of this amendment remains April 4, 2003.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 17, 2003.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 03-6992 Filed 3-24-03; 8:45 am]
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