Document ID: FAA-2021-0309-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
Posted Date: 2021-04-20T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20461-20465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08053]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0309; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00918-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) 
for MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 
& 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional 
Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by 
reports and a design review indicating that there could be possible 
corrosion on the main landing gear (MLG) outer cylinder at the 
interface with the gland nut on the shock strut installation and on the 
forward and aft trunnion pins in the MLG dressed shock strut assembly. 
This proposed AD would require detailed inspections for corrosion on 
the MLG outer cylinder assemblies, certain MLG dressed shock strut 
assemblies, and the MLG outer cylinder at the gland nut threads, thread 
relief groove, and chamfer; a detailed inspection for the presence of 
corrosion-inhibiting compound (CIC) on the MLG forward and aft trunnion 
pins and grease adapter assemblies; applicable corrective actions; 
application of primer, paint, and CIC as applicable; re-identification 
of certain part numbers; and marking of the MOD STATUS field of the 
nameplate of certain parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

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DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 4, 
2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For Bombardier service information identified in this NPRM, contact 
MHI RJ Aviation ULC, 12655 Henri-Fabre Blvd., Mirabel, Qu[eacute]bec 
J7N 1E1 Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-
free telephone +1-844-272-2720 or direct-dial telephone +1-514-855-
8500; fax +1-514-855-8501; email thd.crj@mhirj.com; internet https://eservices.aero.bombardier.com.
    You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 206-231-3195.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0309; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this NPRM, any comments received, and other information. The street 
address for Docket Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, 
Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York 
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 
telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0309; Project Identifier 
MCAI-2020-00918-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful 
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in 
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you 
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each 
substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily 
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public 
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial 
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that 
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to 
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted 
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing 
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as 
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public 
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to 
Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and 
Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart 
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-
794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA 
receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in 
the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2019-17R1, dated June 18, 
2020 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for MHI 
RJ Aviation ULC (type certificate previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) 
Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes, Model 
CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 
900) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) 
airplanes. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at 
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2021-0309.
    This proposed AD was prompted by reports and a design review 
indicating that there could be corrosion on the MLG outer cylinder 
assemblies and certain MLG dressed shock strut assemblies; primer was 
not correctly applied at the gland nut thread relief groove and chamfer 
areas on certain MLG outer cylinders during production; and CIC was 
inadvertently removed from certain MLG forward and aft trunnion pins 
and grease adapter assemblies during maintenance. The FAA is proposing 
this AD to address undetected corrosion on the MLG forward and aft 
trunnion pins, and the gland nut interface on certain MLG outer 
cylinders, which could result in an MLG collapse. See the MCAI for 
additional background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier has issued the following service information.
     Service Bulletin 670BA-32-024, Revision C, dated February 
11, 2015, which describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection 
of the MLG outer cylinder assemblies and dressed shock strut assemblies 
for corrosion of the outer cylinder gland nut thread interface and 
relief area, and corrective actions including repair and corrosion 
removal.
     Service Bulletin 670BA-32-034, Revision B, dated December 
21, 2018, which describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection 
of the inside diameter of the MLG trunnion pins for discrepancies 
including the condition of paint and CIC and evidence of corrosion, and 
corrective actions including replacement and rework of the trunnion 
pins as applicable.
     Service Bulletin 670BA-32-039, dated February 29, 2012, 
which describes procedures for inspections of the inner diameter of the 
MLG forward and aft trunnion pins for discrepancies including corrosion 
and inadequate CIC, and corrective actions including application of CIC 
and replacement of corroded forward and aft trunnion pins with 
serviceable parts.
     Service Bulletin 670BA-32-052, dated February 9, 2015, 
which describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the 
gland nut thread relief groove and chamfer surface for the condition of 
the protective coating and

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for discrepancies including evidence of corrosion or rework at the 
gland nut thread relief groove and chamfer surface of the MLG shock 
strut outer cylinder assemblies, and corrective actions including 
corrosion removal.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, 
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI 
and service information referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD 
because the FAA evaluated all the relevant information and determined 
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop 
on other products of the same type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in the service information described previously, except as discussed 
under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service 
Information.''

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service 
Information

    Although certain service information specifies to return damaged 
MLG trunnion pins to Goodrich Landing Gear, that action would not be 
required by this proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 562 airplanes of 
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with 
this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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              Labor cost                      Parts cost            Cost per product      Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 100 work-hours x $85 per hour =  Up to $36,604..........  Up to $45,104..........  Up to $25,348,448.
 Up to $8,500.
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    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this 
proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost 
impact on affected operators. The FAA does not control warranty 
coverage for affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all 
known costs in our cost estimate.

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.
    The FAA is 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

    The FAA 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) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, 
Inc.): Docket No. FAA-2021-0309; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00918-
T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive 
(AD) by June 4, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the MHI RJ Aviation ULC (type certificate 
previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) airplanes, certificated in any 
category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD.
    (1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) and 
Model CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes, serial 
numbers 10002 and subsequent.
    (2) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and 
CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial numbers 
15001 and subsequent.
    (3) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, 
serial numbers 19001 and subsequent.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
Gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports and a design review indicating 
that there could be corrosion on the main landing gear (MLG) outer 
cylinder assemblies at the interface with the gland nut on the shock 
strut installation and on the forward and aft trunnion pins in the 
MLG dressed shock strut assemblies; primer was not correctly applied 
at the gland nut thread relief groove and chamfer areas on certain 
MLG outer cylinders during production; and corrosion-inhibiting 
compound (CIC) could have inadvertently been removed from certain 
MLG forward and aft trunnion pins and grease adapter assemblies 
during maintenance. The FAA is issuing this AD to address undetected 
corrosion on the MLG forward and aft trunnion pins, and the gland 
nut interface on certain MLG outer cylinders, which could result in 
an MLG collapse.

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(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspection and Application of Corrosion Protection for MLG Outer 
Cylinder Assemblies and Certain MLG Dressed Shock Strut Assemblies

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD 
with MLG outer cylinder assemblies and MLG dressed shock strut 
assemblies having part numbers and serial numbers specified in the 
effectivity tables in Section 1.A.(1) of Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-32-024, Revision C, dated February 11, 2015 (Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 670BA-32-024, Revision C): At the applicable time 
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this AD, do a detailed 
visual inspection for corrosion and all other required actions 
specified in, and in accordance with, Section 2., Part A, of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-
024, Revision C.
    (1) For MLG assemblies that have accumulated 12,500 total flight 
hours or less, and have been in service for 72 months or less from 
entry into service or the last overhaul date: Within 6,500 flight 
hours or 36 months, whichever comes first, after the effective date 
of this AD.
    (2) For MLG assemblies that have accumulated more than 12,500 
total flight hours, or have been in service for more than 72 months 
from entry into service or the last overhaul date: Within 3,500 
flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first, after the 
effective date of this AD.

(h) Inspection of Certain Other MLG Dressed Shock Strut Assemblies and 
Corrective Action

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this 
AD, equipped with MLG dressed shock strut assemblies having part 
numbers (P/Ns) 49000-25 through 49000-46 and P/Ns 49050-15 through 
49050-22, on which the MLG active dynamic seal has been replaced 
with the spare dynamic seal as specified in Bombardier CRJ700/705/
900/1000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), CSP B-001, Task 32-11-
10-960-802, Revision 37, dated November 25, 2011, or earlier: At the 
applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (2) of this AD, do 
a detailed visual inspection of the MLG dressed shock strut 
assemblies for corrosion, and all applicable corrective actions, in 
accordance with Section 2., Part B, of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-024, Revision 
C.
    (1) For MLG assemblies that have accumulated 12,500 total flight 
hours or less, and have been in service for 72 months or less from 
entry into service or the last overhaul date: Within 6,500 flight 
hours or 36 months, whichever comes first, after the effective date 
of this AD.
    (2) For MLG assemblies that have accumulated more than 12,500 
total flight hours, or have been in service for more than 72 months 
from entry into service or the last overhaul date: Within 3,500 
flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first, after the 
effective date of this AD.

(i) Inspection of MLG Outer Cylinder at the Gland Nut threads, Thread 
Relief Groove, and Chamfer and Corrective Action

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of 
this AD equipped with MLG outer cylinder assemblies having part 
numbers and serial numbers specified in Section 1.A., Effectivity, 
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-052, dated February 9, 2015: 
Within 6,500 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first after 
the effective date of this AD: Do a detailed visual inspection, of 
the MLG shock strut outer cylinder assemblies and do all other 
required actions specified in, and, in accordance with Section 2. of 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-32-052, dated February 9, 2015.

(j) Inspection of Certain MLG Forward and Aft Trunnion Pins, and 
Corrective Action

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of 
this AD equipped with MLG forward and aft trunnion pins and grease 
adapter assemblies having part numbers and serial numbers specified 
in Section 1.A., Effectivity, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-
32-034, Revision B, dated December 21, 2018: At the applicable time 
specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD, do a detailed 
visual inspection of the MLG forward and aft trunnion pins and do 
all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with Section 2.B. 
and paragraphs 2.C.(6) and (8) of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-034, Revision B, dated December 
21, 2018.

    Note 1 to paragraph (j): The corrective action is applicable 
only to MLG forward and aft trunnion pins having P/Ns 49101-9, -11, 
and -13 reworked from P/Ns 49101-1, -5, and -7, as specified in the 
procedures in Goodrich Service Bulletin 49101-32-47, any revision. 
The corrective action is not applicable to MLG forward and aft 
trunnion pins having P/Ns 49101-9, -11, and -13 that were installed 
as original equipment or purchased from Goodrich Landing Gear.

    (1) For MLG forward and aft trunnion pins and grease adapter 
assemblies that have not had the procedures specified in Goodrich 
Service Bulletin 49101-32-47, any revision, incorporated, at the 
applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
    (i) For MLG forward and aft trunnion pins that have accumulated 
10,000 total flight hours or less, and have been in service 60 
months or less from the entry into service or last overhaul date: 
Within 6,500 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first, 
after the effective date of this AD.
    (ii) For MLG forward and aft trunnion pins that have accumulated 
more than 10,000 total flight hours, or have been in service for 
more than 60 months from entry into service or last overhaul date: 
Within 3,000 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first, 
after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) For MLG forward and aft trunnion pins that have had the 
procedures specified in Goodrich Service Bulletin 49101-32-47, any 
revision, incorporated: Within 6,500 flight hours or 36 months, 
whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.

(k) Inspection of Certain Other MLG Trunnion Pins Having P/Ns 49101-9, 
49101-11, and 49101-13, Maintained Using Certain Maintenance 
Instructions

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of 
this AD equipped with MLG forward and aft trunnion pins having P/Ns 
49101-9, 49101-11, and 49101-13 that were maintained in accordance 
with the tasks identified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (4) of this 
AD: Within 6,500 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a detailed visual inspection 
of the MLG forward and aft trunnion pins, and do all applicable 
corrective actions, in accordance with Section 2. of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-
039, dated February 29, 2012.
    (1) Bombardier CRJ700/705/900/1000 AMM, CSP B-001, Task 32-11-
05-400-801 A01, Revision 31, dated March 20, 2010, or earlier.
    (2) Bombardier CRJ700/705/900/1000 AMM, CSP B-001, Task 32-11-
05-400-801 A02, Revision 34, dated November 20, 2010, or earlier.
    (3) Bombardier CRJ700/705/900/1000 AMM, CSP B-001, Task 32-11-
05-400-804 A01, Revision 35, dated March 20, 2011, or earlier.
    (4) Bombardier CRJ700/705/900/1000 AMM, CSP B-001, Task 32-11-
05-400-805 A01, Revision 35, dated March 20, 2011, or earlier.

    Note 2 to paragraph (k): The corrective action described in this 
paragraph is not applicable to MLG forward and aft trunnion pins 
having P/Ns 49101-9, -11, and -13 reworked from P/Ns 49101-1, -5, 
and -7 as specified in the procedures in Goodrich SB 49101-32-47, 
any revision. The corrective action described in this paragraph is 
applicable to MLG forward and aft trunnion pins having P/Ns 49101-9, 
-11, and -13 installed as original equipment or purchased from 
Goodrich Landing Gear.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Section 2., Part A, of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-
024, Revision B, dated December 19, 2012.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Section 2., Part B, of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-
024, Revision B, dated December 19, 2012; or Bombardier CRJ700/705/
900/1000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), CSP B-001, Task 32-11-
10-960-802, Revision 38, dated March 25, 2012.
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (j) of this AD if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Section 2.B. and paragraphs 2.C.(6) 
and (8) of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 670BA-32-034, dated February 29, 2012; or Revision A, dated 
August 17, 2012.

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    (4) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (k) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in 
paragraphs (l)(4)(i) through (iv) of this AD.
    (i) Bombardier CRJ700/900/1000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual 
(AMM), CSP B-001, Task 32-11-05-400-801 A01, Revision 38, dated 
March 25, 2012.
    (ii) Bombardier CRJ700/900/1000 AMM, CSP B-001, Task 32-11-05-
400-801 A02, Revision 38, dated March 25, 2012.
    (iii) Bombardier CRJ700/900/1000 AMM, CSP B-001, Task 32-11-05-
400-804 A01, Revision 37, dated November 25, 2011, for actions 
specified in Section 2.B.(1) of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-039, dated February 29, 2012.
    (iv) Bombardier CRJ700/900/1000 AMM, CSP B-001, Task 32-11-05-
400-805 A01, Revision 37, dated November 25, 2011, for actions 
specified in Section 2.B.(2) of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-039, dated February 29, 2012.

(m) No Requirement for Return of Parts

    Although certain service information referenced in this AD 
specifies to return damaged MLG trunnion pins to Goodrich Landing 
Gear, this AD does not include that requirement.

(n) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York ACO Branch, 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 manager of the certification 
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational 
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 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.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO 
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or MHI RJ 
Aviation ULC's TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved 
by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) TCCA AD CF-2019-17R1, dated June 18, 2020, for related 
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet 
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket 
No. FAA-2021-0309.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Darren Gassetto, 
Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services 
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email 
9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
    (3) For Bombardier service information identified in this AD, 
contact MHI RJ Aviation ULC, 12655 Henri-Fabre Blvd., Mirabel, 
Qu[eacute]bec J7N 1E1 Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center 
North America toll-free telephone +1-844-272-2720 or direct-dial 
telephone +1-514-855-8500; fax +1-514-855-8501; email 
thd.crj@mhirj.com; internet https://eservices.aero.bombardier.com. 
You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., 
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.

    Issued on April 13, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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