[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 141 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 36628-36633]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-17679]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0656; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-038-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This 
proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to 
identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The 
MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: There have been several cases 
of wing leading edge anti-ice piccolo duct failure reported on CL-600-
2B19 (CRJ) aircraft. Upon investigation, it was determined that ducts 
manufactured since May 2000 are susceptible to cracking due to the 
process used to drill holes in the ducts. This cracking may cause air 
leakage, with a possible adverse effect on the anti-ice air 
distribution pattern and anti-ice capability, without annunciation to 
the flight crew [and consequent reduced controllability of the 
airplane]. It has subsequently been determined that faulty ducts may 
also have been installed in a number of leading edge assemblies built 
as spares and whose current locations are not specifically known.
    The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address 
the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 24, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec 
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; e-mail 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You 
may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory 
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street 
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is 
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket 
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New 
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7303; fax (516) 794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2009-0656; 
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-038-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On November 4, 2008, we issued AD 2008-23-16, Amendment 39-15737 
(73 FR 67363, November 14, 2008). That AD required actions intended to 
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above. The preamble 
to AD 2008-23-16 explains that we consider those requirements ``interim 
action'' and were considering further rulemaking. We now have 
determined that further rulemaking is indeed necessary to require the 
previously optional terminating action, and this proposed AD follows 
from that determination. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which 
is the aviation authority for Canada, previously issued Canadian 
Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-30, dated October 7, 2008 (referred to 
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products.
    The unsafe condition is cracked piccolo ducts, which could result 
in air leakage, a possible adverse effect on the anti-ice distribution 
pattern and anti-ice capability without annunciation to the flight 
crew, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. Required 
actions include revising the airplane

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flight manual, inspecting to determine if certain anti-ice piccolo 
ducts are installed, and replacing or repairing the piccolo duct if 
necessary. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in 
the AD docket.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed 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 proposing 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.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in 
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it 
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the 
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these 
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information 
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those 
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are 
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD 
would affect about 711 products of U.S. registry.
    The actions that are required by AD 2008-23-16 and retained in this 
proposed AD take about 3 work-hours per product, at an average labor 
rate of $80 per work hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. 
Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the currently required 
actions on U.S. operators is $170, 640, or $240 per product.
    We estimate that it would take about 12 work-hours per product to 
comply with the new basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per 
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that 
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no 
charge for these costs. As we do not control warranty coverage for 
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated 
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD 
on U.S. operators to be $682,560, or $960 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15737 (73 FR 
67363, November 14, 2008) and adding the following new AD:

Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Docket No. FAA-2009-0656; 
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-038-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by August 24, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) The proposed AD supersedes AD 2008-23-16, Amendment 39-
15737.

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.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30: Ice and 
rain protection.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:

    There have been several cases of wing leading edge anti-ice 
piccolo duct failure reported on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aircraft. Upon 
investigation, it was determined that ducts manufactured since May 
2000 are susceptible to cracking due to the process used to drill 
holes in the ducts. This cracking may cause air leakage, with a 
possible adverse effect on the anti-ice air distribution pattern and 
anti-ice capability, without annunciation to the flight crew [and 
consequent reduced controllability of the airplane].
    The faulty ducts were installed on aircraft SN 7417 through 7990 
and 8000 through 8055 in production, and as replacement parts on in 
service aircraft SN 7014, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127, 
7151, 7157, 7163, 7179, 7203, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7359, 7362, 7378 and 
7381. Service Bulletin (SB) 601R-30-029, Revision B and AD CF-2005-
26R1 previously covered the above aircraft serial numbers.
    It has subsequently been determined that faulty ducts may also 
have been installed in a number of leading edge assemblies built as 
spares and whose current locations are not specifically known. As 
they may have been installed on any of the aircraft serial numbers 
in the Applicability section of this directive, checking of records 
and/or inspection * * * is now required for all applicable aircraft.

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    This directive, which supersedes and cancels AD CF-2005-26R1 
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2005-17-12, amendment 39-14223], 
mandates the amendment of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) 
procedures, in addition to checking the part numbers and serial 
numbers of installed and spare wing anti-ice piccolo ducts, as 
required, and inspecting, replacing or repairing them as necessary. 
Terminating action is also introduced.

Required actions include revising the airplane flight manual, 
inspecting to determine if certain anti-ice piccolo ducts are 
installed, and replacing or repairing the piccolo duct if necessary.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-17-12

Identification of Affected Piccolo Tubes

    (f) Unless already done, for airplanes having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 
7037, 7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 7179, 
7203, 7204, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7362, 7378, 7417 through 7990 
inclusive, 8000 through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through 
8092 inclusive, 8096 and 8097: Before the airplane accumulates 3,000 
total flight hours, or within 14 days after September 7, 2005 (the 
effective date of AD 2005-17-12, which was superseded by AD 2008-23-
16), whichever occurs later, determine whether any affected piccolo 
tube is installed on the airplane. Affected piccolo tubes are 
identified in paragraph 1.A. of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-
029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005. Doing the action required by 
paragraph (p), (q), (r), (w), or (y) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.

Revision to Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    (g) Unless already done, for airplanes with an affected or 
unidentifiable piccolo tube found during the action required by 
paragraph (f) of this AD: Before the airplane accumulates 3,000 
total flight hours, or within 14 days after September 7, 2005, 
whichever occurs later, revise the Operating Limitations and 
Abnormal Procedures sections of the Canadair Regional Jet AFM, CSP 
A-012, to include the information in Canadair Temporary Revision 
(TR) RJ/155, dated July 5, 2005, as specified in the TR. This may be 
done by inserting a copy of the TR into the AFM. This TR introduces 
new procedures for operation in icing conditions. Operate the 
airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the TR 
except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD. When this TR has 
been included in general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions 
may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant information in the 
general revision is identical to that in the TR. After the AFM 
revision required by paragraph (n) of this AD has been done, remove 
the AFM limitation specified in this paragraph.

Optional Inspections

    (h) Unless already done, for airplanes with an affected or 
unidentifiable piccolo tube found during the action required by 
paragraph (f) of this AD: The operating limitations and abnormal 
procedures specified in Canadair TR RJ/155, dated July 5, 2005, as 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, may be removed from the AFM, 
provided all requirements of this paragraph have been satisfied.
    (1) A fluorescent dye penetrant inspection for cracks of the 
piccolo tubes is done and repeated thereafter within 2,000-flight-
hour intervals in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7, 
2005. An inspection done before September 7, 2005, in accordance 
with Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, dated June 17, 2005, 
is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph 
(h)(1) of this AD. Doing the inspection required by paragraph (u) of 
this AD terminates the actions required by this paragraph.
    (2) All applicable corrective actions are done as specified in 
paragraph (j) of this AD.

AFM Limitations Required for Exceeding Inspection Interval

    (i) Unless already done, for airplanes having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 
7037, 7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 7179, 
7203, 7204, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7362, 7378, 7417 through 7990 
inclusive, 8000 through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through 
8092 inclusive, 8096 and 8097: During any period in which the 
inspection interval exceeds 2,000 flight hours after the initial 
inspection specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the airplane 
must be operated under the limitations and abnormal procedures 
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. Doing the action required by 
paragraph (p), (q), (r), (w), or (y) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.

Corrective Action

    (j) Unless already done, if any crack is found during any 
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further 
flight, do the actions specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), 
(j)(3), (j)(4), or (j)(5) of this AD, except as required by 
paragraph (k) of this AD.
    (1) Replace the cracked piccolo tube, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-
029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, with a new piccolo tube that 
has the same part number as identified in paragraph 1.A. of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7, 
2005, but that does not have a serial number listed in that 
paragraph.
    (2) Replace the cracked piccolo tube, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-
029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, with a new piccolo tube that 
has a part number identified in the applicable Bombardier 
illustrated parts catalog but not identified in paragraph 1.A. of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7, 
2005, or with a new piccolo tube identified in paragraph (l) of this 
AD.
    (3) Replace the cracked piccolo tube, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-
029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, with a piccolo tube that has 
been inspected in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision A, dated July 7, 
2005, is not cracked, and has not accumulated any air time (hours 
time-in-service) since inspection.
    (4) Replace the cracked piccolo tube with a piccolo tube that 
has been repaired in accordance with a method approved by either the 
Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-172, FAA; 
or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its delegated agent); 
and has not accumulated any air time (hours time-in-service) since 
the repair.
    (5) Reinstall the cracked piccolo tube and operate the airplane 
in accordance with a method approved by either the Manager, New York 
ACO, or TCCA (or its delegated agent). 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) Unless already done: Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-
30-029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, specifies that Bombardier 
may be contacted for information regarding repair, this AD requires 
repair according to a method approved by either the Manager, New 
York ACO, or TCCA (or its delegated agent).

Optional Terminating Action for Paragraphs (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j)

    (l) Unless already done, for airplanes having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 
7037, 7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 7179, 
7203, 7204, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7362, 7378, 7417 through 7990 
inclusive, 8000 through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through 
8092 inclusive, 8096 and 8097: Installation, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-
029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, of a complete set of new 
inboard, center, and outboard piccolo tubes, as identified in 
paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD, terminates the 
requirements of paragraphs (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD. 
When these piccolo tubes have been installed, remove the Operating 
Limitations and Abnormal Procedures, if inserted in accordance with 
paragraph (g) of this AD, from the AFM.
    (1) For the inboard piccolo tube: P/N 601-80032-7 (14432-107) 
and 601-80032-8 (14432-108).
    (2) For the center piccolo tube: P/N 14464-105 and 14464-106.
    (3) For the outboard piccolo tube: P/N 14463-109 and 14463-110.

Parts Installation

    (m) Unless already done, for airplanes having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 
7037, 7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 7179, 
7203, 7204, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7362, 7378, 7417 through 7990 
inclusive, 8000 through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through 
8092 inclusive, 8096 and 8097: As of September 7, 2005, no person 
may install, on any airplane, a piccolo tube having a P/N listed in 
paragraph 1.A. of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision 
A, dated July 7, 2005, unless the applicable

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requirements of paragraphs (f) through (l) of this AD have been 
accomplished for that piccolo tube before the effective date of this 
AD or the requirements specified in paragraph (v) of this AD have 
been accomplished. As of December 1, 2008 (the effective date of AD 
2008-23-16), the requirements of paragraph (v) of this AD must be 
followed.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008-23-16

Revision to AFM

    (n) Unless already done: For all airplanes, within 14 days after 
December 1, 2008, revise the Operating Limitations and Abnormal 
Procedures sections of the Canadair Regional Jet AFM, CSP A-012, to 
include the information in Canadair (Bombardier) TR RJ/155-6, dated 
September 17, 2008, as specified in that TR. This may be done by 
inserting a copy of Canadair (Bombardier) TR RJ/155-6 into the AFM. 
This TR introduces new procedures for operation in icing conditions. 
After the AFM revision specified in this paragraph has been done, 
the AFM limitation required by paragraph (g) of this AD must be 
removed from the AFM.

    Note 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) Unless already done: Before further flight after 
accomplishing paragraph (n) of this AD, operate the airplane 
according to the limitations and procedures in Canadair (Bombardier) 
TR RJ/155-6, dated September 17, 2008, except that MMEL entry 30-12-
03, which permits the wing anti-ice system to be inoperative with 
specific provisions, is not affected by this AD.

Records Check

    (p) Unless already done, for airplanes having S/Ns 7003 through 
7013 inclusive, 7015, 7016, 7018 through 7036 inclusive, 7038 
through 7045 inclusive, 7047 through 7058 inclusive, 7060 through 
7067 inclusive, 7069 through 7075 inclusive, 7077 through 7104 
inclusive, 7106 through 7126 inclusive, 7128 through 7150 inclusive, 
7152 through 7156 inclusive, 7158 through 7162 inclusive, 7164 
through 7178 inclusive, 7180 through 7202 inclusive, 7204 through 
7227 inclusive, 7229 through 7270 inclusive, 7272 through 7346 
inclusive, 7348 through 7358 inclusive, 7360, 7361, 7363 through 
7377 inclusive, 7379, 7380, 7382 through 7416 inclusive, 8056 
through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 though 8092 inclusive, 8096 
and 8097: Within 30 days after December 1, 2008, review the airplane 
maintenance records to determine if any anti-ice piccolo ducts or 
complete leading edge sections have been replaced since May 1, 2000. 
Doing the review in this paragraph terminates the requirements of 
paragraphs (f) and (i) of this AD. Doing the action specified in 
paragraph (w) or (y) of this AD terminates the requirements of this 
paragraph.
    (1) If no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no complete leading edge 
sections have been replaced since May 1, 2000, no further action is 
required by this paragraph.
    (2) If any anti-ice piccolo duct or complete leading edge 
section has been replaced since May 1, 2000, or if it cannot be 
conclusively determined that no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no 
complete leading edge sections have been replaced since May 1, 2000, 
before further flight, inspect the serial numbers of the replaced 
ducts. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in 
lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the duct can be 
conclusively determined from that review.
    (i) If none of the piccolo duct serial numbers match any of 
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 
18, 2008, no further action is required by this paragraph.
    (ii) If any of the piccolo duct serial numbers matches any of 
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 
18, 2008, or if the serial number cannot be determined, do the 
actions required by paragraph (s) of this AD.
    (q) Unless already done, for airplanes having S/Ns 7014, 7017, 
7037, 7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7179, 7203, 
7228, 7271, 7347, 7359, 7362, 7378, 7381, 7417 through 7990 
inclusive, and 8000 through 8055 inclusive, on which Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 601R-30-029 has been accomplished: Within 30 days 
after December 1, 2008, review the airplane maintenance records to 
determine if any anti-ice piccolo ducts or complete leading edge 
sections have been replaced since accomplishing Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 601R-30-029. Doing the action in this paragraph terminates 
the requirements of paragraphs (f) and (i) of this AD. Doing the 
action specified in paragraph (w) or (y) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) If no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no complete leading edge 
sections have been replaced since May 1, 2000, no further action is 
required by this paragraph.
    (2) If any anti-ice piccolo duct or complete leading edge 
section has been replaced since May 1, 2000, or if it cannot be 
conclusively determined that no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no 
complete leading edge sections have been replaced since May 1, 2000, 
before further flight, inspect the serial numbers of the replaced 
ducts. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in 
lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the duct can be 
conclusively determined from that review.
    (i) If none of the piccolo duct serial numbers match any of 
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 
18, 2008, no further action is required by this paragraph.
    (ii) If any of the piccolo duct serial numbers matches any of 
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 
18, 2008, or if the serial number cannot be determined, do the 
actions required by paragraph (s) of this AD.
    (r) Unless already done, for airplanes having S/Ns 7014, 7017, 
7037, 7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7179, 7203, 
7228, 7271, 7347, 7359, 7362, 7378, 7381, 7417 through 7990 
inclusive, and 8000 through 8055 inclusive, on which Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 601R-30-029 has not been accomplished: Within 30 
days after December 1, 2008, inspect the serial numbers of the 
piccolo ducts. A review of airplane maintenance records is 
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the 
duct can be conclusively determined from that review. Doing the 
inspection in this paragraph terminates the requirements of 
paragraphs (f) and (i) of this AD. Doing the action specified in 
paragraph (w) or (y) of this AD terminates the requirements of this 
paragraph.
    (1) If none of the piccolo duct serial numbers match any of 
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 
18, 2008, no further action is required by this paragraph.
    (2) If any of the piccolo duct serial numbers matches any of 
those in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 
18, 2008, or if the serial number cannot be determined, do the 
actions required by paragraph (s) of this AD.

Inspection of the Wing Anti-Ice Piccolo Ducts

    (s) Unless already done, for airplanes having a piccolo duct 
identified in paragraph (p)(2)(ii), (q)(2)(ii), or (r)(2) of this 
AD: Within 30 days after doing the action specified in paragraph 
(p), (q), or (r) of this AD, as applicable, do a fluorescent dye 
penetrant inspection for cracking of the piccolo ducts, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert 
Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008. If no 
cracking is found, repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not 
to exceed 2,000 flight hours. Doing the action specified in 
paragraph (w) or (y) of this AD terminates the requirements of this 
paragraph.
    (t) Unless already done: If any cracking is found during any 
inspection required by paragraph (s) of this AD, before further 
flight, do the actions specified in paragraph (t)(1), (t)(2), or 
(t)(3) of this AD, except where Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 
A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, specifies to contact 
Bombardier for information regarding repair, this AD requires repair 
according to a method approved by either the Manager, New York ACO, 
or TCCA (or its delegated agent). Doing the action specified in 
paragraph (w) or (y) of this AD terminates the requirements of this 
paragraph.
    (1) Replace the cracked piccolo duct, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 
A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, with a new piccolo duct that 
has the same part number as identified in Part A,

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Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 
Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, but 
that does not have a serial number listed in that paragraph.
    (2) Replace the cracked piccolo duct, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 
A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, with a new piccolo duct that 
has a part number identified in the applicable Bombardier 
illustrated parts catalog but not identified in Part A, Paragraph 
2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 
Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008.
    (3) Replace the cracked piccolo duct with a piccolo duct that 
has been repaired in accordance with a method approved by either the 
Manager, New York ACO, FAA; or TCCA (or its delegated agent).

Repetitive Inspection of the Wing Anti-Ice Piccolo Ducts

    (u) Unless already done, for airplanes on which an inspection 
required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD has been done, except for 
airplanes on which the terminating action specified in paragraph (l) 
of this AD has been done: Within 2,000 flight hours since the last 
inspection, or 30 days after December 1, 2008, whichever occurs 
later, do the actions specified in paragraph (s) of this AD. Doing 
the inspection required by this paragraph terminates the actions 
required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Doing the action specified 
in paragraph (w) or (y) of this AD terminates the requirements of 
this paragraph.

Parts Installation Paragraph

    (v) Unless already done: As of December 1, 2008, the 
requirements specified in paragraphs (v)(1) and (v)(2) of this AD 
must be followed.
    (1) For airplanes on which the terminating action specified in 
paragraph (w) of this AD had not been done as of December 1, 2008: 
No person may install a piccolo duct having a part number identified 
in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 
2008, on any airplane, unless the requirements specified in 
paragraphs (s) and (t) of this AD, as applicable, have been 
accomplished for that piccolo duct.
    (2) For airplanes on which the terminating action specified in 
paragraph (w) of this AD had been done as of December 1, 2008: No 
person may install a piccolo duct having a part number identified in 
Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 
2008, on any airplane.

Optional Terminating Action

    (w) Replacing all piccolo ducts that have serial numbers 
identified in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, 
dated September 18, 2008, with piccolo ducts that do not have serial 
numbers identified in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, 
dated September 18, 2008, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, 
dated September 18, 2008, terminates the requirements of paragraphs 
(f), (h), (i), (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), and (u) of this AD.

Optional Service Information for Certain Requirements of This AD

    (x) Actions accomplished according to Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 601R-30-029, Revision B, dated August 29, 2005; or 
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 
2008; are considered acceptable for compliance with the 
corresponding actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (j)(1), 
(j)(2), (j)(3), and (l) of this AD.

New Requirements of This AD: Actions and Compliance

Terminating Action

    (y) Unless already done, do the following actions: Within 24 
months after the effective date of this AD, replace all piccolo 
ducts that have serial numbers identified in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., 
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 
Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, with piccolo ducts 
that do not have serial numbers identified in Part A, Paragraph 
2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 
Bulletin A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 
A601R-30-032, dated September 18, 2008. Replacing all the piccolo 
ducts in accordance with this paragraph terminates the requirements 
of paragraphs (f), (h), (i), (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), and (u) of 
this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 2:  This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service 
information as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (z) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (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, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, New York 
ACO, FAA, 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 
principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics 
inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, 
your local Flight Standards District Office.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information 
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.

Related Information

    (aa) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-30, 
dated October 7, 2008; and the service information identified in 
Table 1 of this AD; for related information.

                                      Table 1--Related Service Information
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           Service information                     Revision level                          Date
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Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin          Original.....................  September 18, 2008.
 A601R[dash]30[dash]032, including
 Appendix A and Appendix B.
Bombardier Service Bulletin                A............................  July 7, 2005.
 601R[dash]30[dash]029, including
 Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and
 Appendix B, Revision A, dated July 7,
 2005.
Canadair (Bombardier) Temporary Revision   Original.....................  September 17, 2008.
 RJ/155-6 to the Canadair Regional Jet
 Airplane Flight Manual, CSP A[dash]012.
Canadair Temporary Revision RJ/155 to the  Original.....................  July 5, 2005.
 Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight
 Manual, CSP A[dash]012.
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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 15, 2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager,Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-17679 Filed 7-23-09; 8:45 am]
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