AD 2007-21-16 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Airplanes

Models named: DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -315. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 003 through 599.

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Applicable to airplane serial numbers 124, 131, 137, and 140 through 561: Incorporate Modsum 8Q100898 to install the spoiler cable disconnect sensing device. Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, Revision ‘G,’ dated April 12, 2007, provides approved instructions for incorporating Modsum 8Q100898. (See paragraph (f)(4) of this AD.) (2) Applicable to airplane serial numbers 003 through 123, 125 through 130, 132 through 136, 138, and 139: Incorporate Modsums 8Q100898 and 8Q101443 to install the spoiler cable disconnect sensing device and to correct potential spoiler cable interference condition. Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, Revision ‘G,’ dated April 12, 2007, provides approved instructions for incorporating Modsums 8Q100898 and 8Q101443. (See paragraphs (f)(4) and (f)(5) of this AD.) (3) Applicable to airplane serial numbers 003 thorough 599: Incorporate Modsum 8Q101445 to rework the spoiler cable disconnect sensing circuit. Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-103, Revision ‘B,’ dated January 24, 2007, provides approved instructions for incorporating Modsum 8Q101445. (See paragraph (f)(6) of this AD.) If Modsum 8Q100898 has not yet been incorporated, incorporate Modsum 8Q101445 in conjunction with Modsum 8Q100898. Refer to paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Note 1: The mandatory operational check requirement for the spoiler cable disconnect system (Modsum 8Q100898) is detailed in Task Number 2760/14, dated November 21, 2003, of Part 2 of the applicable de Havilland Dash 8 Maintenance Program Manual (MPM), Airworthiness Limitations (AWL). It was introduced by de Havilland Dash 8 Temporary Revisions AWL-88 (series 100), AWL 2-28 (series 200), and AWL 3-95 (series 300), all dated August 5, 2004. Temporary Revision AWL-88 (Task Number 2760/14) has since been incorporated in Revision 17, dated April 19, 2005, of Part 2 of the AWLs of the MPM for Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes. (4) Installation of Modsum 8Q100898, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, dated January 31, 2002; Revision ‘A,’ dated September 10, 2002; Revision ‘B,’ dated November 17, 2003; Revision ‘C,’ dated March 10, 2004; Revision ‘D,’ dated June 29, 2004; Revision ‘E,’ dated January 27, 2005; or Revision ‘F,’ dated March 14, 2007; also meets the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. (5) Installation of Modsum 8Q101443, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, Revision `C,' dated March 10, 2004; Revision `D,' dated June 29, 2004; Revision `E,' dated January 27, 2005; or Revision `F,' dated March 14, 2007; also meets the requirements of paragraph (f)(2) of this AD for this particular Modsum. (6) Installation of Modsum 8Q101445, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-103, dated November 5, 2003; or Revision `A,' dated February 12, 2004; also meets the requirements of paragraph (f)(3) 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 (g) 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: Ezra Sasson, Aerospace Engineer; New York ACO, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7320; 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. (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 (h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2006-13, dated June 6, 2006; Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, Revision `G,' dated April 12, 2007; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-103, Revision `B,' dated January 24, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 1 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (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 Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. (3) 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html . Table 1.—Material Incorporated by Reference Service bulletin Revision level Date Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89 `G' April 12, 2007. Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-103 `B' January 24, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 9, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-20217 Filed 10-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Applicable to airplane serial numbers 124, 131, 137, and 140 through 561: Incorporate Modsum 8Q100898 to install the spoiler cable disconnect sensing device. Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, Revision ‘G,’ dated April 12, 2007, provides approved instructions for incorporating Modsum 8Q100898. (See paragraph (f)(4) of this AD.) (2) Applicable to airplane serial numbers 003 through 123, 125 through 130, 132 through 136, 138, and 139: Incorporate Modsums 8Q100898 and 8Q101443 to install the spoiler cable disconnect sensing device and to correct potential spoiler cable interference condition. Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, Revision ‘G,’ dated April 12, 2007, provides approved instructions for incorporating Modsums 8Q100898 and 8Q101443. (See paragraphs (f)(4) and (f)(5) of this AD.) (3) Applicable to airplane serial numbers 003 thorough 599: Incorporate Modsum 8Q101445 to rework the spoiler cable disconnect sensing circuit. Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-103, Revision ‘B,’ dated January 24, 2007, provides approved instructions for incorporating Modsum 8Q101445. (See paragraph (f)(6) of this AD.) If Modsum 8Q100898 has not yet been incorporated, incorporate Modsum 8Q101445 in conjunction with Modsum 8Q100898. Refer to paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Note 1: The mandatory operational check requirement for the spoiler cable disconnect system (Modsum 8Q100898) is detailed in Task Number 2760/14, dated November 21, 2003, of Part 2 of the applicable de Havilland Dash 8 Maintenance Program Manual (MPM), Airworthiness Limitations (AWL). It was introduced by de Havilland Dash 8 Temporary Revisions AWL-88 (series 100), AWL 2-28 (series 200), and AWL 3-95 (series 300), all dated August 5, 2004. Temporary Revision AWL-88 (Task Number 2760/14) has since been incorporated in Revision 17, dated April 19, 2005, of Part 2 of the AWLs of the MPM for Model DHC-8-100 series airplanes. (4) Installation of Modsum 8Q100898, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, dated January 31, 2002; Revision ‘A,’ dated September 10, 2002; Revision ‘B,’ dated November 17, 2003; Revision ‘C,’ dated March 10, 2004; Revision ‘D,’ dated June 29, 2004; Revision ‘E,’ dated January 27, 2005; or Revision ‘F,’ dated March 14, 2007; also meets the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. (5) Installation of Modsum 8Q101443, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, Revision `C,' dated March 10, 2004; Revision `D,' dated June 29, 2004; Revision `E,' dated January 27, 2005; or Revision `F,' dated March 14, 2007; also meets the requirements of paragraph (f)(2) of this AD for this particular Modsum. (6) Installation of Modsum 8Q101445, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-103, dated November 5, 2003; or Revision `A,' dated February 12, 2004; also meets the requirements of paragraph (f)(3) 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 (g) 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: Ezra Sasson, Aerospace Engineer; New York ACO, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7320; 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. (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 (h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2006-13, dated June 6, 2006; Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89, Revision `G,' dated April 12, 2007; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-103, Revision `B,' dated January 24, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 1 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (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 Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. (3) 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html . Table 1.—Material Incorporated by Reference Service bulletin Revision level Date Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-89 `G' April 12, 2007. Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-103 `B' January 24, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 9, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-20217 Filed 10-16-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P