2022-20805. Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT).

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of broken P-clamps on the pressure relief line and the motive flow line in the fuel tanks, and a subsequent determination that certain service information lacked instructions for maintaining appropriate clearance between certain fuel tubes and their support brackets, and may also have led to incorrect installation of certain Teflon^TM sleeves. This AD was also prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires inspecting the motive flow line, vent line, and related parts, and adding support or additional clearance if necessary. This AD also requires inspection, and replacement or relocation if necessary, of affected Teflon^TM sleeves on the vent line, and installation of Teflon^TM sleeves on the vent line at additional wing stations. This AD also requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES:

This AD is effective November 1, 2022.

The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 1, 2022.

ADDRESSES:

For service information identified in this final rule, contact De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, Dash 8 Series Customer Response Centre, 5800 Explorer Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5K9, Canada; telephone [phone] or 647-277-5820; email [e-mail]; internet dehavilland.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. It is also available at www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0287.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket at www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0287; 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 final rule, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joseph Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone [phone]; email [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2017-05R2, dated September 20, 2019 (CF-2017-05R2) (also referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0287.

The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 24, 2022 (87 FR 16661). The NPRM was prompted by reports of broken P-clamps on the pressure relief line and the motive flow line in the fuel tanks, and a subsequent determination that certain service information lacked instructions for maintaining appropriate clearance between fuel tubes and their support brackets at wing stations -371.019 and -209.109 in the left-hand fuel tank and wing stations 371.019 and 209.019 in the right-hand fuel tank. This may also have led to incorrect installation of certain Teflon^TM sleeves. The NPRM was also prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the motive flow line, vent line, and related parts, and adding support or additional clearance if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require inspection, and replacement or relocation if necessary, of affected Teflon^TM sleeves on the vent line, and installation of Teflon^TM sleeves on the vent line at additional wing stations. The NPRM further proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address adverse impacts on the integrity of the electrical bonding paths throughout the fuel line, which could lead to arcing between the vent line and airplane structure, and could result in possible fuel tank ignition in the event of a lightning strike. See the MCAI for additional background information.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

The FAA received comments from the Air Line Pilots Association, International, (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.

The FAA received additional comments from Horizon Air. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response.

Request To Specify the Latest Revision of the Maintenance Manual

Horizon Air asked that paragraph (j) of the proposed AD be revised to require Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM), PSM 1-84-7, Revision 9, dated July 10, 2018. Horizon Air stated that paragraph (j) of the proposed AD mandates incorporation of the information specified in (Bombardier) Q400 Dash 8 Temporary Revision (TR) ALI-0192 and TR ALI-0193, both dated April 24, 2018, into Section 4-28 Fuel System Limitation, or Section 5-00 Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations, as applicable, of Part 2, of the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual, PSM 1-84-7. Horizon Air added that the TRs have been incorporated and the maintenance manual is currently at Revision 9.

The FAA agrees to clarify. Paragraph (j) of this AD requires operators to incorporate “the information specified in” (Bombardier) Q400 Dash 8 TR ALI-0192 and TR ALI-0193, both dated April 24, 2018. The information is the same in both Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM), PSM 1-84-7, Revision 9, dated July 10, 2018, and TR ALI-0192 and TR ALI-0193. Therefore, if operators incorporate Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM), PSM 1-84-7, Revision 9, dated July 10, 2018, into the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, they are in compliance with paragraph (j) of this AD ( i.e., since the information specified in Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM), PSM 1-84-7, Revision 9, dated July 10, 2018, contains the same information as TR ALI-0192 and TR ALI-0193, both dated April 24, 2018, the operator is complying with the requirement to incorporate the information specified in the TRs). The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.

Changes Made to This AD

The FAA has revised paragraph (h)(4) of this AD to more accurately identify the actions specified in that paragraph as a method of compliance for the actions required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.

The FAA has also revised paragraphs (h)(7) and (9) of this AD to update the language providing credit for the actions required by those paragraphs.

These changes have not changed the intent of these paragraphs.

Conclusion

The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Except for minor editorial changes, and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has issued the following Bombardier service information.

• Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-18, Revision B, dated April 20, 2017, which describes procedures for increasing the hole size in the collector tank partition wall, inspecting the motive flow line for damage, and replacing the associated grommet and motive flow line.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-19, Revision D, dated February 16, 2018, which describes procedures for replacing the affected single nut plate brackets and standoffs at the affected left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing stations on the motive flow line and pressure relief line; inspecting the motive flow line and vent line at certain wing stations in the fuel tanks to ensure that these fuel tubes are adequately supported; and inspecting the fuel tubes to verify that an appropriate clearance has been maintained between the fuel tubes and their support brackets.

• Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-24, dated November 27, 2017, which describes procedures for installing Teflon ^TM sleeves on the vent line at the specified wing stations in the LH and RH fuel tanks, inspecting the Teflon ^TM sleeve installation on the vent line at those wing stations in the LH and RH fuel tanks, and repositioning the Teflon ^TM sleeves.

• Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-25, dated November 27, 2017, which describes procedures for inspecting the Teflon ^TM sleeve installation on the vent line in the LH and RH fuel tanks for correct installation and damage, and replacing and repositioning the Teflon ^TM sleeves.

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has also issued the following Bombardier service information, which describes procedures for replacing the affected single nut plate brackets and standoffs on the motive flow line and vent line at LH and RH wing stations. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations.

• Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 1, dated October 30, 2017.
• Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 2, dated June 12, 2018.
• Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 3, dated June 21, 2018.
• Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 4, dated July 27, 2018.

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has also issued the following Bombardier service information, which describes fuel systems limitations. These documents are distinct because they apply to different airplane configurations.

• Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM) TR ALI-0192, dated April 24, 2018.
• Q400 Dash 8 MRM TR ALI-0193, dated April 24, 2018.

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has also issued the following Bombardier service information, which describes new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems. These documents are distinct because they apply to different airplane configurations.

• Q400 Dash 8 Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) TR 28-145, dated November 21, 2017.
• Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-146, dated November 21, 2017.
• Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-147, dated November 21, 2017.
• Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-148, dated November 24, 2017.
• Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-149, dated November 27, 2017.
• Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Task Card Manual (MTCM), Maintenance Task Card 000-28-520-704 (Config A01), Revision 42, Amendment 0002, dated November 21, 2017.
• Q400 Dash 8 MTCM, Maintenance Task Card 000-28-620-704 (Config A01), Revision 42, Amendment 0002, dated November 21, 2017.

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.

Costs of Compliance

The FAA estimates that this AD affects 52 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

Estimated Costs for Required Actions *

Labor cost	Parts cost	Cost per product	Cost on U.S. operators
Up to 93 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $7,905	Up to $7,862	Up to $15,767	Up to $819,884.
* Table does not include estimated costs for revising the maintenance or inspection program.

The FAA has determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the FAA recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, the FAA has estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, the FAA estimates the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour).

The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

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

This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD:

(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,

(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

• Air transportation
• Aircraft
• Aviation safety
• Incorporation by reference
• Safety

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

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 adding the following new airworthiness directive:

2022-17-04 De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22142; Docket No. FAA-2022-0287; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01602-T.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 1, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

(c) Applicability

This AD applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 4001, 4003, and subsequent.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel System; and 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by reports of broken P-clamps on the pressure relief line and the motive flow line in the fuel tanks, and a subsequent determination that certain service information lacked instructions for maintaining appropriate clearance between certain fuel tubes and their support brackets, and may also have led to incorrect installation of certain Teflon^TM sleeves. The FAA is issuing this AD to address adverse impacts on the integrity of the electrical bonding paths throughout the fuel line, which could lead to arcing between the vent line and airplane structure, and could result in possible fuel tank ignition in the event of a lightning strike.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Definition

For the purposes of this AD, “prohibited tasks” are defined as any task identified in paragraph (l) of this AD and any procedure or task that specifies fuel tank access using non-manufacturer-approved procedures.

(h) Modifications

(1) For airplanes having S/N 4001 and 4003 through 4525 inclusive: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, increase the hole size in the collector tank partition wall, inspect the motive flow line for damage, and replace the associated grommet and motive flow line, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-18, Revision B, dated April 20, 2017.

(2) For airplanes having S/N 4001 and 4003 through 4533 inclusive, on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-19, dated August 16, 2016; or Revision A, dated November 4, 2016; has not been done: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the affected single nut plate brackets and standoffs at the affected left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing stations on the motive flow line and pressure relief line, in accordance with paragraphs 3.B. and 3.C. of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-19, Revision D, dated February 16, 2018.

(3) Accomplishing Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 1, dated October 30, 2017; Issue 2, dated June 12, 2018; Issue 3, dated June 21, 2018; or Issue 4, dated July 27, 2018; is a method of compliance (MOC) only for the replacement of the affected single nut plate brackets and standoffs on the motive flow line and vent line at LH and RH wing stations Yw ± 209.019 and Yw ± 317.019 required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.

(4) Accomplishing Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 1, dated October 30, 2017; Issue 2, dated June 12, 2018; Issue 3, dated June 21, 2018; or Issue 4, dated July 27, 2018; prior to the effective date of this AD, along with the replacement of the affected single nut plate brackets and standoffs on the motive flow line, vent line, pressure relief line, and scavenge line at LH and RH wing stations Yw ± 209.019, Yw ± 317.019, and Yw ± 371.019, is acceptable for compliance for the actions required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.

(5) For airplanes having S/N 4001 and 4003 through 4533 inclusive, on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-19, dated August 16, 2016; or Revision A, dated November 4, 2016; has been done: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the motive flow line and vent line at wing stations -371.019 and 371.019 in the LH and RH fuel tanks, respectively, to ensure that these fuel tubes are adequately supported, and inspect the fuel tubes to verify that an appropriate clearance has been maintained between the fuel tubes and their support brackets, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., step (13), and paragraph 3.C., of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-19, Revision D, dated February 16, 2018.

(6) For airplanes having S/N 4001 and 4003 through 4572 inclusive: Within 8,000 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install Teflon^TM sleeves on the vent line at wing stations Yw ± 209.019 and Yw ± 371.019 in the LH and RH fuel tanks, inspect the Teflon^TM sleeve installation on the vent line at wing stations Yw ± 317.019 in the LH and RH fuel tanks, and if any sleeve is incorrectly installed, reposition the Teflon^TM sleeves before further flight, in accordance with paragraphs 3.B. and 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-24, dated November 27, 2017.

(7) Prior to accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (h)(6) of this AD, the applicable actions specified in paragraph (h)(2) or (5) of this AD must be done. For airplanes on which Bombardier Modification Summary (ModSum) 4Q113904 has been accomplished prior to accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (h)(6) of this AD, no further action is required by this paragraph.

(8) For airplanes having S/N 4001 and 4003 through 4575 inclusive: Within 8,000 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the Teflon^TM sleeve installation on the vent line in the LH and RH fuel tanks for correct installation and damage, and if the sleeves are incorrectly installed or damage is found, before further flight, replace and reposition the Teflon^TM sleeves, as applicable, in accordance with paragraphs 3.B. and 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-25, dated November 27, 2017.

(9) Prior to accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (h)(8) of this AD, the applicable actions specified in paragraph (h)(2) or (5) of this AD must be done. For airplanes on which Bombardier ModSum 4Q113904 has been accomplished prior to accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (h)(8) of this AD, no further action is required by this paragraph.

(i) Verification and Rework for Existing Maintenance Program

(1) For airplanes having S/N 4001 and 4003 through 4575 inclusive, on which the actions required by paragraph (h)(6) or (8) of this AD have been done before the effective date of this AD, or that have complied with paragraph (m)(4) of this AD: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, review the airplane maintenance records to confirm if any of the prohibited tasks (defined in paragraph (g) of this AD) were accomplished during or after compliance with paragraph (h)(6) or (8) of this AD or paragraph (m)(4) of this AD.

(i) If any of the prohibited tasks were accomplished during or after compliance with paragraph (h)(6) or (m)(4) of this AD, or if it cannot be conclusively confirmed that they were not accomplished during or after compliance with paragraph (h)(6) or paragraph (m)(4) of this AD: Within 8,000 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the actions required by paragraph (h)(6) of this AD and, as applicable, comply with the requirements of paragraph (h)(7) of this AD.

(ii) If any of the prohibited tasks were accomplished during or after compliance with paragraph (h)(8) of this AD, or if it cannot be conclusively confirmed that they were not accomplished during or after compliance with paragraph (h)(8) of this AD: Within 8,000 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the actions required by paragraph (h)(8) of this AD and, as applicable, comply with the requirements of paragraph (h)(9) of this AD.

(2) For airplanes having S/N 4573 and subsequent, with an airplane date of manufacture, as identified on the identification plate of the airplane, dated before the effective date of this AD: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, review the airplane maintenance records to confirm if any of the prohibited tasks (defined in paragraph (g) of this AD) were accomplished on or after the airplane date of manufacture. If any of the prohibited tasks were accomplished on or after the airplane date of manufacture, or if it cannot be conclusively confirmed that they were not accomplished on or after the airplane date of manufacture, within 8,000 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, obtain and follow instructions for rework using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited's TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(j) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

For all airplanes: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in (Bombardier) Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM) Temporary Revision (TR) ALI-0192 and TR ALI-0193, both dated April 24, 2018. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks in (Bombardier) Q400 Dash 8 MRM TR ALI-0192, dated April 24, 2018, is at the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD, whichever occurs later:

(1) Prior to the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles or within 108 months since issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs first.

(2) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.

(k) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)

After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions ( e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.

(l) Maintenance Task Prohibitions

For all airplanes: As of the effective date of this AD, comply with the prohibitions specified in paragraphs (l)(1) and (2) of this AD.

(1) It is prohibited to use the Bombardier airplane maintenance manual (AMM) tasks identified in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) through (v) of this AD, which are specified in the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 AMM, PSM 1-84-2, Revision 59 dated October 5, 2017, or earlier revisions of these tasks. TRs including these AMM tasks, dated November 27, 2017, or earlier, are also prohibited for use except as specified in paragraph (l)(1)(i) through (v) of this AD.

(i) Task 28-10-00-280-806, Detailed Inspection of the Teflon^TM Sleeve on the Fuel Tank Vent Line, LH and RH (FSL#284000-406), with the exception of (Bombardier) Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-145, dated November 21, 2017.

(ii) Task 28-12-06-000-801, Removal of the Outboard Vent Line, with the exception of (Bombardier) Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-146, dated November 21, 2017.

(iii) Task 28-12-06-400-801, Installation of the Outboard Vent Line, with the exception of (Bombardier) Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-147, dated November 21, 2017.

(iv) Task 28-12-01-000-801, Removal of the Inboard Vent Line, with the exception of (Bombardier) Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-148, dated November 24, 2017.

(v) Task 28-12-01-400-801, Installation of the Inboard Vent Line, with the exception of (Bombardier) Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-149, dated November 27, 2017.

(2) It is prohibited to use the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Task Card Manual (MTCM) task cards identified in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD that are specified in the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 MTCM, PSM 1-84-7TC, Revision 42, dated November 5, 2017, or earlier revisions or amendments of these task cards. MTCM task card revisions or amendments dated November 21, 2017, or earlier, are also prohibited for use, except as specified in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD.

(i) Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 MTCM, Maintenance Task Card 000-28-520-704 (Config A01), Revision 42, Amendment 0002, dated November 21, 2017.

(ii) Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 MTCM, Maintenance Task Card 000-28-620-704 (Config A01), Revision 42, Amendment 0002, dated November 21, 2017.

(m) Credit for Previous Actions

(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-18, dated April 20, 2016; or Revision A, dated November 14, 2016.

(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-19, Revision B, dated July 28, 2017; or Revision C, dated September 1, 2017.

(3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h)(5) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using paragraphs 3.A. and 3.C and paragraph 3.B., step (13) of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-19, Revision B, dated July 28, 2017; or Revision C, dated September 1, 2017.

(4) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h)(6) of this AD, if, before the effective date of this AD, the modsums identified in paragraph (m)(4)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD were incorporated, and provided the conditions identified in figure 1 to paragraph (m)(4) of this AD have been met.

(i) Incorporation of both a modsum identified in paragraph (m)(4)(i)(A) of this AD and a modsum identified in paragraph (m)(4)(i)(B) of this AD.

(A) One of the modsums identified in paragraphs (m)(4)(i)(A)( 1) through ( 9) of this AD.

( 1) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800023, Revision A, dated February 7, 2017.

( 2) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800023, Revision B, dated April 11, 2017.

( 3) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800023, Revision C, dated August 30, 2017.

( 4) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800023, Revision D, dated October 11, 2017.

( 5) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800023, Revision E, dated October 19, 2017.

( 6) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800023, Revision F, dated October 20, 2017.

( 7) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800023, Revision G, dated November 24, 2017.

( 8) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800023, Revision H, dated November 29, 2017.

( 9) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800023, Revision J, dated December 12, 2017.

(B) One of the modsums identified in paragraphs (m)(4)(i)(B)( 1) through ( 5) of this AD.

( 1) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision A, dated October 20, 2017.

( 2) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision B, dated November 3, 2017.

( 3) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision C, dated November 21, 2017.

( 4) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision D, dated November 23, 2017.

( 5) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision E, dated November 29, 2017.

(ii) Incorporation of both a modsum identified in paragraph (m)(4)(ii)(A) of this AD and a modsum identified in paragraph (m)(4)(ii)(B) of this AD.

(A) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800030, Revision A, dated November 3, 2017; or Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800030, Revision B, dated November 21, 2017.

(B) One of the modsums identified in paragraphs (m)(4)(ii)(B)( 1) through ( 5) of this AD.

( 1) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision A, dated October 20, 2017.

( 2) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision B, dated November 3, 2017.

( 3) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision C, dated November 21, 2017.

( 4) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision D, dated November 23, 2017,

( 5) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800025, Revision E, dated November 29, 2017.

(iii) Incorporation of a modsum identified in paragraphs (m)(4)(iii)(A) through (C) of this AD.

(A) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800027, Revision A, dated October 27, 2017.

(B) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800027, Revision B, dated November 9, 2017.

(C) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800027, Revision C, dated November 15, 2017.

(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 responsible Flight Standards 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 [phone]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards 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 TCCA; or De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited'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-2017-05R2, dated September 20, 2019, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket at www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0287.

(2) For more information about this AD, contact Joseph Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone [phone]; email [e-mail].

(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(3) and (4) of this AD.

(p) 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 Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 1, dated October 30, 2017.

(ii) Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 2, dated June 12, 2018.

(iii) Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 3, dated June 21, 2018.

(iv) Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-28-018, Issue 4, dated July 27, 2018.

(v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-18, Revision B, dated April 20, 2017.

(vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-19, Revision D, dated February 16, 2018.

(vii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-24, dated November 27, 2017.

(viii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-25, dated November 27, 2017.

(ix) Q400 Dash 8 Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) TR 28-145, dated November 21, 2017.

Note 1 to paragraph (p)(2)(ix):

The documents identified in paragraphs (p)(2)(ix) through (xvii) of this AD do not specify a publisher name; these documents were published by Bombardier.

(x) Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-146, dated November 21, 2017.

(xi) Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-147, dated November 21, 2017.

(xii) Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-148, dated November 24, 2017.

(xiii) Q400 Dash 8 AMM TR 28-149, dated November 27, 2017.

(xiv) Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Task Card Manual (MTCM), Maintenance Task Card 000-28-520-704 (Config A01), Revision 42, Amendment 0002, dated November 21, 2017.

(xv) Q400 Dash 8 MTCM, Maintenance Task Card 000-28-620-704 (Config A01), Revision 42, Amendment 0002, dated November 21, 2017.

(xvi) Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM) TR ALI-0192, dated April 24, 2018.

(xvii) Q400 Dash 8 MRM TR ALI-0193, dated April 24, 2018.

(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, Dash 8 Series Customer Response Centre, 5800 Explorer Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5K9, Canada; telephone [phone] or 647-277-5820; email [e-mail]; internet dehavilland.com.

(4) 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.

(5) You may view this 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, email [e-mail], or go to: www.archives.gov/​federal-register/​cfr/​ibr-locations.html.

Issued on August 4, 2022.

Christina Underwood,

Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.