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balance for the number of days after the 

due date the balance remains unpaid. 

The delinquency fee is calculated based 

on a 360-day year, that is, six percent 

times the unpaid balance divided by 

360 times the number of days unpaid. 

The NCUA may waive or abate 

collection of interest, if circumstances 

warrant. 

(2) The Act contains specific penalties 

and other consequences for delinquent 

payments, including, but not limited to: 

(i) Section 202(d)(2)(B) of the Act (12 

U.S.C. 1782(d)(2)(B)) provides that the 

Board may assess and collect a penalty 

from an insured credit union of not 

more than $20,000 for each day the 

credit union fails or refuses to pay any 

deposit or premium due to the fund; 

and 

(ii) Section 202(d)(3) of the Act (12 

U.S.C. 1782(d)(3)) provides, generally, 

that no insured credit union shall pay 

any dividends on its insured shares or 

distribute any of its assets while it 

remains in default in the payment of its 

deposit or any premium charge due to 

the fund. Section 202(d)(3) further 

provides that any director or officer of 

any insured credit union who 

knowingly participates in the 

declaration or payment of any such 

dividend or in any such distribution 

shall, upon conviction, be fined not 

more than $1,000 or imprisoned more 

than one year, or both. 

[FR Doc. E9–17310 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 7535–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2009–0656; Directorate 

Identifier 2009–NM–038–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier 

Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet 

Series 100 & 440) Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for the 

products listed above that would 

supersede an existing AD. This 

proposed AD results from mandatory 

continuing airworthiness information 

(MCAI) originated by an aviation 

authority of another country to identify 

and correct an unsafe condition on an 

aviation product. The MCAI describes 

the unsafe condition as: There have 

been several cases of wing leading edge 

anti-ice piccolo duct failure reported on 

CL–600–2B19 (CRJ) aircraft. Upon 

investigation, it was determined that 

ducts manufactured since May 2000 are 

susceptible to cracking due to the 

process used to drill holes in the ducts. 

This cracking may cause air leakage, 

with a possible adverse effect on the 

anti-ice air distribution pattern and antiice capability, without annunciation to 

the flight crew [and consequent reduced 

controllability of the airplane]. It has 

subsequently been determined that 

faulty ducts may also have been 

installed in a number of leading edge 

assemblies built as spares and whose 

current locations are not specifically 

known. 

The proposed AD would require 

actions that are intended to address the 

unsafe condition described in the MCAI. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by August 24, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, 

Inc., 400 Coˆte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 

Que ́bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 

514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; 

Internet http://www.bombardier.com. 

You may review copies of the 

referenced 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. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Operations 

office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in 

the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 

be available in the AD docket shortly 

after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, 

Airframe and Mechanical Systems 

Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York 

Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 

Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 

New York 11590; telephone (516) 228– 

7303; fax (516) 794–5531. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposed AD. Send your comments 

to an address listed under the 

ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 

FAA–2009–0656; Directorate Identifier 

2009–NM–038–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD based on those comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

On November 4, 2008, we issued AD 

2008–23–16, Amendment 39–15737 (73 

FR 67363, November 14, 2008). That AD 

required actions intended to address an 

unsafe condition on the products listed 

above. The preamble to AD 2008–23–16 

explains that we consider those 

requirements ‘‘interim action’’ and were 

considering further rulemaking. We now 

have determined that further 

rulemaking is indeed necessary to 

require the previously optional 

terminating action, and this proposed 

AD follows from that determination. 

Transport Canada Civil Aviation 

(TCCA), which is the aviation authority 

for Canada, previously issued Canadian 

Airworthiness Directive CF–2008–30, 

dated October 7, 2008 (referred to after 

this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe 

condition for the specified products. 

The unsafe condition is cracked 

piccolo ducts, which could result in air 

leakage, a possible adverse effect on the 

anti-ice distribution pattern and anti-ice 

capability without annunciation to the 

flight crew, and consequent reduced 

controllability of the airplane. Required 

actions include revising the airplane 


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flight manual, inspecting to determine if 

certain anti-ice piccolo ducts are 

installed, and replacing or repairing the 

piccolo duct if necessary. You may 

obtain further information by examining 

the MCAI in the AD docket. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This Proposed AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with the State of 

Design Authority, we have been notified 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are proposing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined an unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

MCAI or Service Information 

We have reviewed the MCAI and 

related service information and, in 

general, agree with their substance. But 

we might have found it necessary to use 

different words from those in the MCAI 

to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. 

operators and is enforceable. In making 

these changes, we do not intend to differ 

substantively from the information 

provided in the MCAI and related 

service information. 

We might also have proposed 

different actions in this AD from those 

in the MCAI in order to follow FAA 

policies. Any such differences are 

highlighted in a NOTE within the 

proposed AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

Based on the service information, we 

estimate that this proposed AD would 

affect about 711 products of U.S. 

registry. 

The actions that are required by AD 

2008–23–16 and retained in this 

proposed AD take about 3 work-hours 

per product, at an average labor rate of 

$80 per work hour. Required parts cost 

about $0 per product. Based on these 

figures, the estimated cost of the 

currently required actions on U.S. 

operators is $170, 640, or $240 per 

product. 

We estimate that it would take about 

12 work-hours per product to comply 

with the new basic requirements of this 

proposed AD. The average labor rate is 

$80 per work-hour. Required parts 

would cost about $0 per product. Where 

the service information lists required 

parts costs that are covered under 

warranty, we have assumed that there 

will be no charge for these costs. As we 

do not control warranty coverage for 

affected parties, some parties may incur 

costs higher than estimated here. Based 

on these figures, we estimate the cost of 

the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be 

$682,560, or $960 per product. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 

Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We determined that this proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would not have a 

substantial direct effect on the States, on 

the relationship between the national 

Government and the States, or on the 

distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify this proposed regulation: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 

3. Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this proposed AD and placed it in the 

AD docket. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 

39 as follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 

removing Amendment 39–15737 (73 FR 

67363, November 14, 2008) and adding 

the following new AD: 

Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): 

Docket No. FAA–2009–0656; Directorate 

Identifier 2009–NM–038–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) We must receive comments by August 

24, 2009. 

Affected ADs 

(b) The proposed AD supersedes AD 2008– 

23–16, Amendment 39–15737. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model 

CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) 

airplanes, certificated in any category; serial 

numbers (S/Ns) 7003 through 7067 inclusive, 

7069 through 7990 inclusive, 8000 through 

8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 through 

8092 inclusive, 8096, and 8097. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 30: Ice and rain protection. 

Reason 

(e) The mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

There have been several cases of wing 

leading edge anti-ice piccolo duct failure 

reported on CL–600–2B19 (CRJ) aircraft. 

Upon investigation, it was determined that 

ducts manufactured since May 2000 are 

susceptible to cracking due to the process 

used to drill holes in the ducts. This cracking 

may cause air leakage, with a possible 

adverse effect on the anti-ice air distribution 

pattern and anti-ice capability, without 

annunciation to the flight crew [and 

consequent reduced controllability of the 

airplane]. 

The faulty ducts were installed on aircraft 

SN 7417 through 7990 and 8000 through 

8055 in production, and as replacement parts 

on in service aircraft SN 7014, 7017, 7037, 

7046, 7059, 7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 

7163, 7179, 7203, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7359, 

7362, 7378 and 7381. Service Bulletin (SB) 

601R–30–029, Revision B and AD CF–2005– 

26R1 previously covered the above aircraft 

serial numbers. 

It has subsequently been determined that 

faulty ducts may also have been installed in 

a number of leading edge assemblies built as 

spares and whose current locations are not 

specifically known. As they may have been 

installed on any of the aircraft serial numbers 

in the Applicability section of this directive, 

checking of records and/or inspection * * * 

is now required for all applicable aircraft. 


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This directive, which supersedes and 

cancels AD CF–2005–26R1 [which 

corresponds to FAA AD 2005–17–12, 

amendment 39–14223], mandates the 

amendment of the Airplane Flight Manual 

(AFM) procedures, in addition to checking 

the part numbers and serial numbers of 

installed and spare wing anti-ice piccolo 

ducts, as required, and inspecting, replacing 

or repairing them as necessary. Terminating 

action is also introduced. 

Required actions include revising the 

airplane flight manual, inspecting to 

determine if certain anti-ice piccolo ducts are 

installed, and replacing or repairing the 

piccolo duct if necessary. 

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005– 

17–12 

Identification of Affected Piccolo Tubes 

(f) Unless already done, for airplanes 

having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059, 

7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 

7179, 7203, 7204, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7362, 

7378, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, 8000 

through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 

through 8092 inclusive, 8096 and 8097: 

Before the airplane accumulates 3,000 total 

flight hours, or within 14 days after 

September 7, 2005 (the effective date of AD 

2005–17–12, which was superseded by AD 

2008–23–16), whichever occurs later, 

determine whether any affected piccolo tube 

is installed on the airplane. Affected piccolo 

tubes are identified in paragraph 1.A. of 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, 

Revision A, dated July 7, 2005. Doing the 

action required by paragraph (p), (q), (r), (w), 

or (y) of this AD terminates the requirements 

of this paragraph. 

Revision to Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) 

(g) Unless already done, for airplanes with 

an affected or unidentifiable piccolo tube 

found during the action required by 

paragraph (f) of this AD: Before the airplane 

accumulates 3,000 total flight hours, or 

within 14 days after September 7, 2005, 

whichever occurs later, revise the Operating 

Limitations and Abnormal Procedures 

sections of the Canadair Regional Jet AFM, 

CSP A–012, to include the information in 

Canadair Temporary Revision (TR) RJ/155, 

dated July 5, 2005, as specified in the TR. 

This may be done by inserting a copy of the 

TR into the AFM. This TR introduces new 

procedures for operation in icing conditions. 

Operate the airplane according to the 

limitations and procedures in the TR except 

as required by paragraph (n) of this AD. 

When this TR has been included in general 

revisions of the AFM, the general revisions 

may be inserted in the AFM, provided the 

relevant information in the general revision 

is identical to that in the TR. After the AFM 

revision required by paragraph (n) of this AD 

has been done, remove the AFM limitation 

specified in this paragraph. 

Optional Inspections 

(h) Unless already done, for airplanes with 

an affected or unidentifiable piccolo tube 

found during the action required by 

paragraph (f) of this AD: The operating 

limitations and abnormal procedures 

specified in Canadair TR RJ/155, dated July 

5, 2005, as required by paragraph (g) of this 

AD, may be removed from the AFM, 

provided all requirements of this paragraph 

have been satisfied. 

(1) A fluorescent dye penetrant inspection 

for cracks of the piccolo tubes is done and 

repeated thereafter within 2,000-flight-hour 

intervals in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, Revision A, 

dated July 7, 2005. An inspection done before 

September 7, 2005, in accordance with 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, 

dated June 17, 2005, is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of 

paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Doing the 

inspection required by paragraph (u) of this 

AD terminates the actions required by this 

paragraph. 

(2) All applicable corrective actions are 

done as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. 

AFM Limitations Required for Exceeding 

Inspection Interval 

(i) Unless already done, for airplanes 

having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059, 

7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 

7179, 7203, 7204, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7362, 

7378, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, 8000 

through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 

through 8092 inclusive, 8096 and 8097: 

During any period in which the inspection 

interval exceeds 2,000 flight hours after the 

initial inspection specified in paragraph 

(h)(1) of this AD, the airplane must be 

operated under the limitations and abnormal 

procedures specified in paragraph (g) of this 

AD. Doing the action required by paragraph 

(p), (q), (r), (w), or (y) of this AD terminates 

the requirements of this paragraph. 

Corrective Action 

(j) Unless already done, if any crack is 

found during any inspection required by 

paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further 

flight, do the actions specified in paragraph 

(j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), (j)(4), or (j)(5) of this AD, 

except as required by paragraph (k) of this 

AD. 

(1) Replace the cracked piccolo tube, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 

601R–30–029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, 

with a new piccolo tube that has the same 

part number as identified in paragraph 1.A. 

of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, 

Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, but that does 

not have a serial number listed in that 

paragraph. 

(2) Replace the cracked piccolo tube, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 

601R–30–029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, 

with a new piccolo tube that has a part 

number identified in the applicable 

Bombardier illustrated parts catalog but not 

identified in paragraph 1.A. of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, Revision A, 

dated July 7, 2005, or with a new piccolo 

tube identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. 

(3) Replace the cracked piccolo tube, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 

601R–30–029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, 

with a piccolo tube that has been inspected 

in accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 

601R–30–029, Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, 

is not cracked, and has not accumulated any 

air time (hours time-in-service) since 

inspection. 

(4) Replace the cracked piccolo tube with 

a piccolo tube that has been repaired in 

accordance with a method approved by 

either the Manager, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), ANE–172, FAA; 

or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) 

(or its delegated agent); and has not 

accumulated any air time (hours time-inservice) since the repair. 

(5) Reinstall the cracked piccolo tube and 

operate the airplane in accordance with a 

method approved by either the Manager, 

New York ACO, or TCCA (or its delegated 

agent). Operation in accordance with the 

provisions of Master Minimum Equipment 

List (MMEL) entry 30–12–03 is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

Exception to Service Bulletin Procedures 

(k) Unless already done: Where 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, 

Revision A, dated July 7, 2005, specifies that 

Bombardier may be contacted for information 

regarding repair, this AD requires repair 

according to a method approved by either the 

Manager, New York ACO, or TCCA (or its 

delegated agent). 

Optional Terminating Action for Paragraphs 

(f), (g), (h), (i), and (j) 

(l) Unless already done, for airplanes 

having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059, 

7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 

7179, 7203, 7204, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7362, 

7378, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, 8000 

through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 

through 8092 inclusive, 8096 and 8097: 

Installation, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, Revision A, 

dated July 7, 2005, of a complete set of new 

inboard, center, and outboard piccolo tubes, 

as identified in paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), and 

(l)(3) of this AD, terminates the requirements 

of paragraphs (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j) of this 

AD. When these piccolo tubes have been 

installed, remove the Operating Limitations 

and Abnormal Procedures, if inserted in 

accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD, 

from the AFM. 

(1) For the inboard piccolo tube: P/N 601– 

80032–7 (14432–107) and 601–80032–8 

(14432–108). 

(2) For the center piccolo tube: P/N 14464– 

105 and 14464–106. 

(3) For the outboard piccolo tube: 

P/N 14463–109 and 14463–110. 

Parts Installation 

(m) Unless already done, for airplanes 

having S/Ns 7013, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059, 

7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7174, 

7179, 7203, 7204, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7362, 

7378, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, 8000 

through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 8090 

through 8092 inclusive, 8096 and 8097: As of 

September 7, 2005, no person may install, on 

any airplane, a piccolo tube having a P/N 

listed in paragraph 1.A. of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, Revision A, 

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requirements of paragraphs (f) through (l) of 

this AD have been accomplished for that 

piccolo tube before the effective date of this 

AD or the requirements specified in 

paragraph (v) of this AD have been 

accomplished. As of December 1, 2008 (the 

effective date of AD 2008–23–16), the 

requirements of paragraph (v) of this AD 

must be followed. 

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008– 

23–16 

Revision to AFM 

(n) Unless already done: For all airplanes, 

within 14 days after December 1, 2008, revise 

the Operating Limitations and Abnormal 

Procedures sections of the Canadair Regional 

Jet AFM, CSP A–012, to include the 

information in Canadair (Bombardier) TR RJ/ 

155–6, dated September 17, 2008, as 

specified in that TR. This may be done by 

inserting a copy of Canadair (Bombardier) TR 

RJ/155–6 into the AFM. This TR introduces 

new procedures for operation in icing 

conditions. After the AFM revision specified 

in this paragraph has been done, the AFM 

limitation required by paragraph (g) of this 

AD must be removed from the AFM. 

Note 1: When Canadair (Bombardier) TR 

RJ/155–6, dated September 17, 2008, has 

been included in general revisions of the 

AFM, the general revisions may be inserted 

in the AFM, provided the relevant 

information in the general revision is 

identical to that in Canadair (Bombardier) TR 

RJ/155–6. 

(o) Unless already done: Before further 

flight after accomplishing paragraph (n) of 

this AD, operate the airplane according to the 

limitations and procedures in Canadair 

(Bombardier) TR RJ/155–6, dated September 

17, 2008, except that MMEL entry 30–12–03, 

which permits the wing anti-ice system to be 

inoperative with specific provisions, is not 

affected by this AD. 

Records Check 

(p) Unless already done, for airplanes 

having S/Ns 7003 through 7013 inclusive, 

7015, 7016, 7018 through 7036 inclusive, 

7038 through 7045 inclusive, 7047 through 

7058 inclusive, 7060 through 7067 inclusive, 

7069 through 7075 inclusive, 7077 through 

7104 inclusive, 7106 through 7126 inclusive, 

7128 through 7150 inclusive, 7152 through 

7156 inclusive, 7158 through 7162 inclusive, 

7164 through 7178 inclusive, 7180 through 

7202 inclusive, 7204 through 7227 inclusive, 

7229 through 7270 inclusive, 7272 through 

7346 inclusive, 7348 through 7358 inclusive, 

7360, 7361, 7363 through 7377 inclusive, 

7379, 7380, 7382 through 7416 inclusive, 

8056 through 8076 inclusive, 8082, 8086, 

8090 though 8092 inclusive, 8096 and 8097: 

Within 30 days after December 1, 2008, 

review the airplane maintenance records to 

determine if any anti-ice piccolo ducts or 

complete leading edge sections have been 

replaced since May 1, 2000. Doing the review 

in this paragraph terminates the requirements 

of paragraphs (f) and (i) of this AD. Doing the 

action specified in paragraph (w) or (y) of 

this AD terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

(1) If no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no 

complete leading edge sections have been 

replaced since May 1, 2000, no further action 

is required by this paragraph. 

(2) If any anti-ice piccolo duct or complete 

leading edge section has been replaced since 

May 1, 2000, or if it cannot be conclusively 

determined that no anti-ice piccolo ducts and 

no complete leading edge sections have been 

replaced since May 1, 2000, before further 

flight, inspect the serial numbers of the 

replaced ducts. A review of airplane 

maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of 

this inspection if the serial number of the 

duct can be conclusively determined from 

that review. 

(i) If none of the piccolo duct serial 

numbers match any of those in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, no further action is required by this 

paragraph. 

(ii) If any of the piccolo duct serial 

numbers matches any of those in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, or if the serial number cannot be 

determined, do the actions required by 

paragraph (s) of this AD. 

(q) Unless already done, for airplanes 

having S/Ns 7014, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059, 

7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7179, 

7203, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7359, 7362, 7378, 

7381, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, and 8000 

through 8055 inclusive, on which 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–30–029 

has been accomplished: Within 30 days after 

December 1, 2008, review the airplane 

maintenance records to determine if any antiice piccolo ducts or complete leading edge 

sections have been replaced since 

accomplishing Bombardier Service Bulletin 

601R–30–029. Doing the action in this 

paragraph terminates the requirements of 

paragraphs (f) and (i) of this AD. Doing the 

action specified in paragraph (w) or (y) of 

this AD terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

(1) If no anti-ice piccolo ducts and no 

complete leading edge sections have been 

replaced since May 1, 2000, no further action 

is required by this paragraph. 

(2) If any anti-ice piccolo duct or complete 

leading edge section has been replaced since 

May 1, 2000, or if it cannot be conclusively 

determined that no anti-ice piccolo ducts and 

no complete leading edge sections have been 

replaced since May 1, 2000, before further 

flight, inspect the serial numbers of the 

replaced ducts. A review of airplane 

maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of 

this inspection if the serial number of the 

duct can be conclusively determined from 

that review. 

(i) If none of the piccolo duct serial 

numbers match any of those in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, no further action is required by this 

paragraph. 

(ii) If any of the piccolo duct serial 

numbers matches any of those in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, or if the serial number cannot be 

determined, do the actions required by 

paragraph (s) of this AD. 

(r) Unless already done, for airplanes 

having S/Ns 7014, 7017, 7037, 7046, 7059, 

7076, 7105, 7127, 7151, 7157, 7163, 7179, 

7203, 7228, 7271, 7347, 7359, 7362, 7378, 

7381, 7417 through 7990 inclusive, and 8000 

through 8055 inclusive, on which 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–30–029 

has not been accomplished: Within 30 days 

after December 1, 2008, inspect the serial 

numbers of the piccolo ducts. A review of 

airplane maintenance records is acceptable in 

lieu of this inspection if the serial number of 

the duct can be conclusively determined 

from that review. Doing the inspection in this 

paragraph terminates the requirements of 

paragraphs (f) and (i) of this AD. Doing the 

action specified in paragraph (w) or (y) of 

this AD terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

(1) If none of the piccolo duct serial 

numbers match any of those in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, no further action is required by this 

paragraph. 

(2) If any of the piccolo duct serial 

numbers matches any of those in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, or if the serial number cannot be 

determined, do the actions required by 

paragraph (s) of this AD. 

Inspection of the Wing Anti-Ice Piccolo 

Ducts 

(s) Unless already done, for airplanes 

having a piccolo duct identified in paragraph 

(p)(2)(ii), (q)(2)(ii), or (r)(2) of this AD: Within 

30 days after doing the action specified in 

paragraph (p), (q), or (r) of this AD, as 

applicable, do a fluorescent dye penetrant 

inspection for cracking of the piccolo ducts, 

in accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008. If no cracking is found, repeat the 

inspection thereafter at intervals not to 

exceed 2,000 flight hours. Doing the action 

specified in paragraph (w) or (y) of this AD 

terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph. 

(t) Unless already done: If any cracking is 

found during any inspection required by 

paragraph (s) of this AD, before further flight, 

do the actions specified in paragraph (t)(1), 

(t)(2), or (t)(3) of this AD, except where 

Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R– 

30–032, dated September 18, 2008, specifies 

to contact Bombardier for information 

regarding repair, this AD requires repair 

according to a method approved by either the 

Manager, New York ACO, or TCCA (or its 

delegated agent). Doing the action specified 

in paragraph (w) or (y) of this AD terminates 

the requirements of this paragraph. 

(1) Replace the cracked piccolo duct, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, with a new piccolo duct that has the 

same part number as identified in Part A, 


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Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, but that does not have a serial number 

listed in that paragraph. 

(2) Replace the cracked piccolo duct, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, with a new piccolo duct that has a part 

number identified in the applicable 

Bombardier illustrated parts catalog but not 

identified in Part A, Paragraph 2.A., of the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Alert Service Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated 

September 18, 2008. 

(3) Replace the cracked piccolo duct with 

a piccolo duct that has been repaired in 

accordance with a method approved by 

either the Manager, New York ACO, FAA; or 

TCCA (or its delegated agent). 

Repetitive Inspection of the Wing Anti-Ice 

Piccolo Ducts 

(u) Unless already done, for airplanes on 

which an inspection required by paragraph 

(h)(1) of this AD has been done, except for 

airplanes on which the terminating action 

specified in paragraph (l) of this AD has been 

done: Within 2,000 flight hours since the last 

inspection, or 30 days after December 1, 

2008, whichever occurs later, do the actions 

specified in paragraph (s) of this AD. Doing 

the inspection required by this paragraph 

terminates the actions required by paragraph 

(h)(1) of this AD. Doing the action specified 

in paragraph (w) or (y) of this AD terminates 

the requirements of this paragraph. 

Parts Installation Paragraph 

(v) Unless already done: As of December 1, 

2008, the requirements specified in 

paragraphs (v)(1) and (v)(2) of this AD must 

be followed. 

(1) For airplanes on which the terminating 

action specified in paragraph (w) of this AD 

had not been done as of December 1, 2008: 

No person may install a piccolo duct having 

a part number identified in Part A, Paragraph 

2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R– 

30–032, dated September 18, 2008, on any 

airplane, unless the requirements specified in 

paragraphs (s) and (t) of this AD, as 

applicable, have been accomplished for that 

piccolo duct. 

(2) For airplanes on which the terminating 

action specified in paragraph (w) of this AD 

had been done as of December 1, 2008: No 

person may install a piccolo duct having a 

part number identified in Part A, Paragraph 

2.A., of the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R– 

30–032, dated September 18, 2008, on any 

airplane. 

Optional Terminating Action 

(w) Replacing all piccolo ducts that have 

serial numbers identified in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, with piccolo ducts that do not have 

serial numbers identified in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Alert Service Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated 

September 18, 2008, terminates the 

requirements of paragraphs (f), (h), (i), (p), 

(q), (r), (s), (t), and (u) of this AD. 

Optional Service Information for Certain 

Requirements of This AD 

(x) Actions accomplished according to 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–30–029, 

Revision B, dated August 29, 2005; or 

Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R– 

30–032, dated September 18, 2008; are 

considered acceptable for compliance with 

the corresponding actions specified in 

paragraphs (h)(1), (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), and (l) of 

this AD. 

New Requirements of This AD: Actions and 

Compliance 

Terminating Action 

(y) Unless already done, do the following 

actions: Within 24 months after the effective 

date of this AD, replace all piccolo ducts that 

have serial numbers identified in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, with piccolo ducts that do not have 

serial numbers identified in Part A, 

Paragraph 2.A., of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service 

Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated September 18, 

2008, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Alert Service Bulletin A601R–30–032, dated 

September 18, 2008. Replacing all the piccolo 

ducts in accordance with this paragraph 

terminates the requirements of paragraphs (f), 

(h), (i), (p), (q), (r), (s), (t), and (u) of this AD. 

FAA AD Differences 

Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI 

and/or service information as follows: No 

differences. 

Other FAA AD Provisions 

(z) The following provisions also apply to 

this AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), 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: Fabio 

Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and 

Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE–171, New 

York ACO, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 

410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone 

(516) 228–7303; 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 FAAapproved 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 

(aa) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness 

Directive CF–2008–30, dated October 7, 

2008; and the service information identified 

in Table 1 of this AD; for related information. 

TABLE 1—RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION

Service information Revision level Date 

Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-30-032, including Appendix A and Appendix B ......................... Original ......... September 18, 2008. 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-30-029, including Appendix A, dated June 17, 2005, and Appendix B, 

Revision A, dated July 7, 2005.

A ................... July 7, 2005. 

Canadair (Bombardier) Temporary Revision RJ/155–6 to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight 

Manual, CSP A-012.

Original ......... September 17, 2008. 

Canadair Temporary Revision RJ/155 to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight Manual, CSP A-012 Original ......... July 5, 2005. 


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1This series of orders began with the 

Commission’s issuance of Standards for Business 

Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines, Order 

No. 587, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,038 (1996). 

2Standards for Business Practices for Interstate 

Natural Gas Pipelines; Standards for Business 

Practices for Public Utilities, Order No. 698, FERC 

Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,251 (2007), order on clarification 

and reh’g, Order No. 698–A, 121 FERC ¶ 61,264 

(2007). 

3Standards for Business Practices for Interstate 

Natural Gas Pipelines; Standards for Business 

Practices for Public Utilities, FERC Stats. & Regs. 

¶ 32,609 (2006) (NOPR). 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 15, 

2009. 

Stephen P. Boyd, 

Acting Manager,Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E9–17679 Filed 7–23–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

Federal Energy Regulatory 

Commission 

18 CFR Part 284 

[Docket No. RM96–1–030] 

Standards for Business Practices for 

Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines 

Issued July 16, 2009. 

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory 

Commission, DOE. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. 

SUMMARY: The Federal Energy 

Regulatory Commission (Commission) is 

proposing to amend its regulations 

prescribing standards for interstate 

natural gas pipeline business practices 

and electronic communications (found 

at 18 CFR 284.12) to incorporate by 

reference standards adopted by the 

Wholesale Gas Quadrant of the North 

American Energy Standards Board 

(NAESB) for Index-Based Capacity 

Release and Flexible Delivery and 

Receipt Points. These standards can be 

obtained from NAESB at 1301 Fannin, 

Suite 2350, Houston, TX 77002, 713– 

356–0060, http://www.naesb.org, and 

are available for viewing in the 

Commission’s Public Reference Room. 

The proposed standard for Flexible 

Delivery and Receipt Points allows 

natural gas-fired generators easier access 

to fuel at times when capacity is scarce. 

The proposed standard for Index-Based 

Capacity Release provides clarity on the 

timing and use of price indices for 

pricing and arranging index-based 

capacity release transactions. 

DATES: Comments are due September 8, 

2009. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, 

identified by docket number RM96–1– 

030, by any of these methods: 

• Agency Web Site: http:// 

www.ferc.gov. Documents created 

electronically using word processing 

software should be filed in native 

applications or print-to-PDF format and 

not in a scanned format. 

• Mail/Hand Delivery: Commenters 

unable to file comments electronically 

must mail or hand deliver an original 

and 14 copies of their comments to: 

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 

Secretary of the Commission, 888 First 

Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Ryan Irwin (technical issues), Office of 

Energy Policy and Innovation, Federal 

Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 

First Street, NE., Washington, DC 

20426, (202) 502–6454; 

Kay I. Morice (technical issues), Office 

of Energy Market Regulation, Federal 

Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 

First Street, NE., Washington, DC 

20426, (202) 502–6507; 

Gary D. Cohen (legal issues), Office of 

the General Counsel, Federal Energy 

Regulatory Commission, 888 First 

Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, 

(202) 502–8321. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 128 FERC 

¶ 61,031. 

Standards for Business Practices for 

Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines; Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking 

1. The Federal Energy Regulatory 

Commission (Commission) proposes to 

amend its regulations at 18 CFR 284.12 

to incorporate by reference the 

consensus standards adopted by the 

Wholesale Gas Quadrant (WGQ) of the 

North American Energy Standards 

Board (NAESB) that (1) permit the use 

of indices to price capacity release 

transactions and (2) afford greater 

flexibility on the receipt and delivery 

points for redirects of scheduled gas 

quantities. 

I. Background 

2. Since 1996, the Commission has 

adopted regulations to standardize the 

business practices and communication 

methodologies of natural gas interstate 

pipelines to create a more integrated 

and efficient pipeline grid. These 

regulations have been promulgated in 

the Order No. 587 series of orders,1

wherein the Commission has 

incorporated by reference standards for 

interstate natural gas pipeline business 

practices and electronic 

communications that were developed 

and adopted by NAESB’s WGQ. Upon 

incorporation by reference by the 

Commission, these standards have 

become a part of the Commission’s 

regulations and have become mandatory 

and binding on the natural gas pipelines 

under the Commission’s jurisdiction. 

3. A cold snap in January 2004 in 

New England highlighted the need for 

better coordination and communication 

between the gas and electric industries 

as coincident peaks occurred in both 

industries making the acquisition of gas 

and transportation by power plant 

operators more difficult. In response to 

this need, in early 2004, NAESB 

established a Gas-Electric Coordination 

Task Force to examine issues related to 

the interrelationship of the gas and 

electric industries and identify potential 

areas for improved coordination through 

standardization. NAESB developed a 

number of standards to enhance the 

coordination of scheduling and other 

business practices between the gas and 

electric industries. On June 27, 2005, 

NAESB filed these standards and 

requested clarification regarding a 

number of additional proposals that it 

was considering, including capacity 

release indexed pricing, the use of 

flexible receipt and delivery points 

upstream of a constraint, and changes to 

the intra-day nomination cycle. 

4. In Order No. 698,2 the Commission 

incorporated these standards by 

reference and provided the clarification 

requested in NAESB’s June 27, 2005 

filing. The NAESB report highlighted 

several issues relating to Commission 

policy that were inhibiting the 

development of additional standards 

and requested Commission guidance 

and clarification on these issues. In the 

NOPR3 and in Order No. 698, the 

Commission provided clarification and 

guidance to NAESB regarding 

Commission policies in the following 

three areas: (1) Uses of gas indices for 

pricing capacity release transactions; (2) 

flexibility in the use of receipt and 

delivery points; and (3) changes to the 

intraday nomination schedule to 

increase the number of scheduling 

opportunities for firm shippers. 

5. On September 3, 2008, NAESB 

submitted a report to the Commission 

with respect to these three issues. 

NAESB reports its membership 

conducted thirteen subcommittee 

meetings, many of which were multiday meetings, held in a one year period 

from June 2007 to July 2008. While the 

standards discussed related only to gas 

issues, NAESB states that all interested 

parties including the Wholesale Electric 

Quadrant membership were asked to 

participate and make their perspectives 

known. Two hundred participants, 

including many from the electric 

industry, participated in these meetings. 


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