AD 2004-02-07 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes

Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, serial numbers 7003 through 7999 inclusive, certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent undetected failure of the shear pin of both pitch feel simulator (PFS) units simultaneously, which could result in loss of pitch feel forces and consequent loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: Revise Airworthiness Limitations (AWL) Section of Aircraft Maintenance Manual (a) Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the airworthiness limitations (AWL) section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness of the aircraft maintenance manual by incorporating the functional check of the PFS pilot input lever, Task R27-31-A024-01, as specified in Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 2B-1784, dated October 24, 2003, to the CL-600-2B19 Canadair Regional Jet Maintenance Requirements Manual, Part 2, Appendix B, “Airworthiness Limitations,” into the AWL section. When this information is included in the general revisions of the maintenance manual, the TR may be removed. Functional Test (b) Perform a functional test of the pilot input lever of the PFS unit before the accumulation of 4,000 total flight hours, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. Do the test per Task R27-31-A024-01 of Bombardier TR 2B-1784, dated October 24, 2003. If any unit fails during the functional test, replace with a new or serviceable part per a method approved by either the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or TCCA (or its delegated agent). Reporting Requirement (c) Submit a report of any failure that occurs during any functional test to Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, Technical Help Desk, John Kahn, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada; fax (514) 855-7708, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD. Information collection requirements contained in this AD have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. (1) If the test was done after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 14 days after the inspection. (2) If the test was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 14 days after the effective date of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (d) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, New York ACO, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (e) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done in accordance with Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-1784, dated October 24, 2003, to the CL-600-2B19 Canadair Regional Jet Maintenance Requirements Manual, Part 2, Appendix B, “Airworthiness Limitations.” This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centre-ville, 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, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, New York; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in Canadian airworthiness directive CF-2003-26, dated November 14, 2003. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on February 13, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 20, 2004. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-1769 Filed 1-28-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P