AD 2011-04-03 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 and 440) Airplanes

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

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Actions (g) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section (ALS) of the maintenance program by incorporating Task C36-20-133-03 specified in Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 2A-50, dated November 17, 2009; and Task C30-10-133-01 specified in Bombardier TR 2A-49, dated November 17, 2009; into Appendix A, “Certification Maintenance Requirements,” of Part 2 of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM). For these tasks, the initial compliance time starts at the applicable time specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. Thereafter, except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative functional check of the thermal switch or detailed visual inspection of the piccolo tube may be approved. Note 1: The actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be done by inserting a copy of Bombardier TR 2A-49 and TR 2A-50, both dated November 17, 2009, into the Appendix A of Part 2 of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM. When these TRs have been included in Appendix A of Part 2 of the general revisions of the MRM, the general revisions may be inserted in the MRM, provided that the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in Bombardier TR 2A-49 and TR 2A-50, both dated November 17, 2009. (1) For Task C36-20-133-03, the initial compliance time is before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight hours or within 7 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) For Task C30-10-133-01, the initial compliance time is before the accumulation of 15,000 total flight hours on the piccolo tube or within 7 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, 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: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York, 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-12, dated May 26, 2010; and Bombardier TR 2A-49, dated November 17, 2009, and Bombardier TR 2A-50, dated November 17, 2009, to Appendix A, “Certification Maintenance Requirements,” of Part 2 of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Bombardier Temporary Revision 2A-49, dated November 17, 2009; and Bombardier Temporary Revision 2A-50, dated November 17, 2009; to Appendix A, “Certification Maintenance Requirements,” of Part 2 of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual; 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 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. (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 February 3, 2011. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-3041 Filed 2-14-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P