AD 2008-03-19 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes

This AD applies to Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, serial numbers 7003 through 7067 and 7069 through 7924; certificated in any category.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: For airplanes with serial numbers 7003 through 7067 and 7069 through 7797, apply sealant to bolts on the collector fuel tanks according to the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-051, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005. (2) Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: For airplanes with serial numbers 7003 through 7067 and 7069 through 7924, do a general visual inspection of the left and right transfer ejector pumps for the presence of a fillet seal on the edge of the pumps and sealant on the bolts, according to the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-060, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005. (3) If during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD any fillet seal is found missing from the edge of the transfer ejector pump or sealant is found missing from any of the bolts, prior to further flight, apply fillet seal and sealant as applicable to the affected areas according to the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-060, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005. (4) Application of sealant prior to the effective date of this AD according to Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-051, dated May 12, 2003, satisfies the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (5) Inspection and application of sealant and fillet seal prior to the effective date of this AD according to Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-060, dated January 28, 2004, satisfy the corresponding requirements of paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: 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, 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: Rocco Viselli, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7331; 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-2007-17, dated September 4, 2007; and Bombardier Service Bulletins 601R-28-051 and 601R-28-060, both Revision A, both dated March 30, 2005; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-051, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-060, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005; as applicable; 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., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 31, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-2343 Filed 2-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: For airplanes with serial numbers 7003 through 7067 and 7069 through 7797, apply sealant to bolts on the collector fuel tanks according to the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-051, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005. (2) Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: For airplanes with serial numbers 7003 through 7067 and 7069 through 7924, do a general visual inspection of the left and right transfer ejector pumps for the presence of a fillet seal on the edge of the pumps and sealant on the bolts, according to the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-060, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005. (3) If during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD any fillet seal is found missing from the edge of the transfer ejector pump or sealant is found missing from any of the bolts, prior to further flight, apply fillet seal and sealant as applicable to the affected areas according to the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-060, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005. (4) Application of sealant prior to the effective date of this AD according to Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-051, dated May 12, 2003, satisfies the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (5) Inspection and application of sealant and fillet seal prior to the effective date of this AD according to Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-060, dated January 28, 2004, satisfy the corresponding requirements of paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: 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, 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: Rocco Viselli, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7331; 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-2007-17, dated September 4, 2007; and Bombardier Service Bulletins 601R-28-051 and 601R-28-060, both Revision A, both dated March 30, 2005; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-051, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-28-060, Revision A, dated March 30, 2005; as applicable; 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., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 31, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-2343 Filed 2-8-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P