92-13-09 CANADAIR, LTD.: Amendment 39-8279. Docket No. 92-NM-33-AD. Supersedes AD 92-03-06, Amendment 39-8161.
Applicability: Model CL-600-1A11 series airplanes, serial numbers 1004 to 1085, except serial number 1037; Model CL-600-2A12 series airplanes, serial numbers 3001 to 3066; and Model CL-600-2B16 series airplanes, serial numbers 5001 to 5049; certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent severe damage to an airplane in the event of an engine fire, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 30 days after February 11, 1992 (the effective date of AD 92-03-06, Amendment 39-8161), accomplish the following:
(1) For Model CL-600-1A11 series airplanes: Perform an inspection for potential crossed wiring in the engine fire extinguishing system, and inspect the electrical connectors for unlocked or inoperative pins, in accordance with Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A600-0581, dated September 8, 1989.(2) For Model CL-600-2A12 and CL-600-2B16 series airplanes: Perform an inspection for potential crossed wiring in both the engine fire detection and warning system and the engine fire extinguishing system, and inspect the electrical connectors for unlocked or inoperative pins, in accordance with Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A601-0309, dated September 8, 1989.
(b) If any wiring discrepancies are detected as a result of the inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, correct the discrepancies and replace any discrepant electrical connectors found, in accordance with Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A600-0581, dated September 8, 1989 (for Model CL-600-1A11 series airplanes); or Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A601-0309, dated September 8, 1989 (for Model CL-600-2A12 and CL-600-2B16 series airplanes); as applicable.
(c) Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, or the next time the fire bottles are removed from the airplane, whichever occurs first, modify the engine fire extinguishing warning harnesses and perform a functional test, in accordance with Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A600-0581, dated September 8, 1989 (for Model CL-600-1A11 series airplanes); or Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A601-0309, dated September 8, 1989 (for Model CL-600-2A12 and CL-600-2B16 series airplanes); as applicable.
(d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, New York ACO.
NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the New York ACO.
(e) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
(f) The inspection and modification shall be done in accordance with Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A600-0581, dated September 8, 1991 (for Model CL-600-1A11 series airplanes); or Canadair Alert Service Bulletin A601-0309, dated September 8, 1989 (for Model CL-600-2A12 and CL-600-2B16 series airplanes); as applicable. This incorporation by reference was approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 11, 1992 (57 FR 3006, January 27, 1992). Copies may be obtained from Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station A, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202, Valley Stream,New York; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC.
(g) This amendment becomes effective on July 23, 1992.