2014-20-03: Fire Protection

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2014-20-03 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-17976. Docket No. FAA- 2014-0424; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-003-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective November 5, 2014. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 9002 through 9500 inclusive, and 9998. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire Protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reportsof an incorrectly assembled check tee fitting used in fire extinguishing (FIREEX) distribution lines. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct faulty check tee fittings, which will reduce fire extinguishing protection. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Part Number Identification Within 100 flight hours or 180 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, inspect to determine the part number (P/N) of the FIREEX check tee fitting, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD. (1) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A700-1A11-26-003, dated April 18, 2013 (for Model BD-700-1A11 (BD-700) airplanes having S/Ns 9127 through 9383 inclusive; 9389 through 9400 inclusive, 9404 through 9431 inclusive, and 9998). (2) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A700-26-010, dated April 18, 2013 (for Model BD-700-1A10 (BD-700) airplanes having S/Ns 9002 through 9312 inclusive, 9314 through 9380 inclusive, and 9384 through 9429 inclusive). (3) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A700-26-5002, dated April 18, 2013 (for Model BD-700-1A11 (BD-700) airplanes having S/Ns 9386, 9401, and 9445 through 9498 inclusive). (4) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A700-26-6002, dated April 18, 2013 (for Model BD-700-1A10 (BD-700) airplanes having S/Ns 9313, 9381, and 9432 through 9500 inclusive). (h) Measurement and Replacement If any inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD reveals any check tee fitting having P/N 446651 and S/N 062 through 070 inclusive, 117 through 133 inclusive, 3728 through 3731 inclusive, 3733 through 3760 inclusive, or 3762 through 3776 inclusive: Within 100 flight hours or 180 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, measure the depth of the inlet fitting of the check tee, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD. If the check tee depth is less than 1.70 inches (4.32 cm), before further flight, replace the check tee in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), or (g)(4) of this AD. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions 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. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY11590; 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (j) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2013-41, dated December 30, 2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0424-0002. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A700-1A11-26-003, dated April 18, 2013. (ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A700-26-010, dated April 18, 2013. (iii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A700-26-5002, dated April 18, 2013. (iv) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A700-26-6002, dated April 18, 2013. (3) 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; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the [[Page 59096]] 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.