AD 2009-06-21 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 Airplanes, and Model DHC-8-200, -300, and -400 Series Airplanes

Models named: DHC-8, DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -315 series, DHC-8-400. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to the following Bombardier Model DHC-8 airplanes, certificated in any category. (1) Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 644 inclusive. (2) Model DHC-8-400, -401 and -402 series airplanes, serial numbers 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4164 inclusive.

Unless already done, do the following. (1) For Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 561 inclusive: Do the actions required by paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., Part A, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007. (i) For airplanes on which fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device, Modsum 8Q100898, has been installed as of the effective date of this AD: Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device for correct assembly. (ii) For airplanes on which fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device, Modsum 8Q100898, has not been installed as of the effective date of this AD: Concurrently with the installation of Modsum 8Q100898, inspect the fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device for correct assembly. Note 1: AD 2007-21-16, amendment 39-15234, requires the installation of Modsum 8Q100898. (2) For Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes, serial numbers 562 through 644 inclusive: Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device for correct assembly in accordance with paragraph 3.B., Part A, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007. Note 2: The fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device was installed in production on the airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. (3) For Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 series airplanes, serial numbers 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4164 inclusive: Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device for correct assembly in accordance with paragraph 3.B., Part A, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-34, dated October 3, 2007. Note 3: The fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device was installed in production on the airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD. (4) For all airplanes: If an incorrectly assembled sensing device is detected during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, before further flight, inspect the components, replace worn or damaged components, and correctly re-assemble the sensing device. Do the actions in accordance with paragraph 3.B., Part B, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-34, dated October 3, 2007; as applicable. FAA AD Differences Note 4: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No difference. 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: Dan Parrillo, 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) 228-7305; 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-2008-28, dated July 10, 2008; Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-34, dated October 3, 2007; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-34, dated October 3, 2007; 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., 400 Co te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Que bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; e-mail thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (3) You may review copies of the 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. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 12, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-5964 Filed 3-23-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following. (1) For Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 561 inclusive: Do the actions required by paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., Part A, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007. (i) For airplanes on which fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device, Modsum 8Q100898, has been installed as of the effective date of this AD: Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device for correct assembly. (ii) For airplanes on which fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device, Modsum 8Q100898, has not been installed as of the effective date of this AD: Concurrently with the installation of Modsum 8Q100898, inspect the fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device for correct assembly. Note 1: AD 2007-21-16, amendment 39-15234, requires the installation of Modsum 8Q100898. (2) For Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes, serial numbers 562 through 644 inclusive: Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device for correct assembly in accordance with paragraph 3.B., Part A, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007. Note 2: The fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device was installed in production on the airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. (3) For Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 series airplanes, serial numbers 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4164 inclusive: Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device for correct assembly in accordance with paragraph 3.B., Part A, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-34, dated October 3, 2007. Note 3: The fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device was installed in production on the airplanes identified in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD. (4) For all airplanes: If an incorrectly assembled sensing device is detected during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, before further flight, inspect the components, replace worn or damaged components, and correctly re-assemble the sensing device. Do the actions in accordance with paragraph 3.B., Part B, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-34, dated October 3, 2007; as applicable. FAA AD Differences Note 4: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No difference. 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: Dan Parrillo, 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) 228-7305; 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-2008-28, dated July 10, 2008; Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-34, dated October 3, 2007; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-27-107, dated October 16, 2007; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-34, dated October 3, 2007; 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., 400 Co te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Que bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; e-mail thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (3) You may review copies of the 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. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 12, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-5964 Filed 3-23-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P