AD 2009-22-09 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) Airplanes

This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), serial numbers 10112 through 10199 inclusive, and 10201 through 10206 inclusive. (2) Bombardier Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), serial numbers 15007 through 15026 inclusive, 15030, and 15031.

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 1,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the ASCA box to determine the part number and, for ASCA boxes having part number (P/N) BA670-53328-1 or BA670-53328-951, perform a detailed inspection of the fuse block date code, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, Revision A, dated August 28, 2008. Before further flight, replace all fuse blocks that have a date code between K23 (0323) through M08 (0508) inclusive, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, Revision A, dated August 28, 2008. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of the inspection to determine the part number of the ASCA boxes if the part number of the ASCA boxes can be conclusively determined from that review. (2) Inspections and replacement actions are also acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, if done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, dated June 28, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note 1: 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, Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, 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: Wing Chan, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7311; 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 (h) Refer to MCAI Transport Canada Civil Aviation Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-34, dated December 2, 2008; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, Revision A, dated August 28, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, Revision A, dated August 28, 2008, 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 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; e-mail thd.crj@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 October 19, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-25648 Filed 10-28-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within 1,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect the ASCA box to determine the part number and, for ASCA boxes having part number (P/N) BA670-53328-1 or BA670-53328-951, perform a detailed inspection of the fuse block date code, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, Revision A, dated August 28, 2008. Before further flight, replace all fuse blocks that have a date code between K23 (0323) through M08 (0508) inclusive, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, Revision A, dated August 28, 2008. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of the inspection to determine the part number of the ASCA boxes if the part number of the ASCA boxes can be conclusively determined from that review. (2) Inspections and replacement actions are also acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, if done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, dated June 28, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note 1: 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, Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, 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: Wing Chan, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7311; 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 (h) Refer to MCAI Transport Canada Civil Aviation Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-34, dated December 2, 2008; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, Revision A, dated August 28, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-49-012, Revision A, dated August 28, 2008, 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 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; e-mail thd.crj@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 October 19, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-25648 Filed 10-28-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P