2009-25-13 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Avro International Aerospace Division; British Aerospace, PLC; British Aerospace Commercial Aircraft Limited; British Aerospace (England)): Amendment 39-16133. Docket No. FAA-2009-1113; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-238-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 28, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes, certificated in any category; equipped with sidewall heater having part number (P/N) 3436-06-1/0.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25: Equipment/Furnishings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
There have been 3 reported occurrences of uncontrolled excessive heat from the left hand baggage bay sidewall heater, [part number] P/N 3436-06-1/0, that resulted in the affected sidewall heater panels sustainingheat discoloration and/or scorching of the liner material. The affected sidewall heater is equipped with a thermostat to regulate heating. These reported occurrences are the subject of further investigation. As a preventive measure, until such time as the cause of the occurrences have been determined, deactivation of the left hand baggage bay heater is necessary to avoid the potential for uncontrolled excessive heat by the heater panel, and on the baggage bay compartment, that could lead to flammability issues.
The affected left hand baggage bay sidewall heater, P/N 3436-06- 1/0 is part of the Model BD-100-1A10 aeroplane interior installation approved under Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate SA04- 112.
Compliance
(f) 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 100 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, deactivatethe left-hand baggage bay sidewall heater having part number (P/N) 3436-06-1/0, in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin A100-25-30, dated July 20, 2009.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: 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, 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 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, yourlocal Flight Standards 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: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(i) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2009-38, dated October 15, 2009; and Bombardier Service Bulletin A100-25-30, dated July 20, 2009; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin A100-25-30, dated July 20, 2009, 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 C[ocirc]te Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; e-mail
[email protected]; 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.
