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THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES IN-SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND IS FOR BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE REGIONAL AIRCRAFT CUSTOMER INFORMATION ONLY.
The ISAR is published by Customer Support - Technical Help Desk
Please address inquiries to the Editor (telephone 1-416-373-7887; fax: 1-416-375-4539; e-mail: [email protected]).
CRJ ISAR 2001-06
For additional information on any of the in-service items covered in this report,
please contact your local Bombardier Aerospace Regional Aircraft Field Service
Representative or the appropriate staff member noted below:
Mike Dornenburg Manager, Technical Help Desk (CRJ) 1-514-855-8146
Tracy Lloyd Manager, In-Service Engineering 1-514-855-9335
Jim Lister Manager, Maintenance Cost Monitoring 1-416-375-3495
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QCG
Since its last hardcopy release in July 2000, the “Dash 8 & CRJ
Operators’ Quick Contact Guide”, published by the Technical Help Desk,
has proven very popular with the Operators, Bombardier staff, and Vendors.
Though I may have previously mentioned it, our intent is to re-issue the
QCG annually in hardcopy for distribution to all the Operators. Many,
however, may not be aware that the booklet is available at any time in an
electronic format.
A new electronic-only edition was released on May 17, 2001. Copies were
e-mailed to one focal of each Operator and to involved Bombardier staff.
I would like to offer our continuing thanks to recipients of the QCG
(hardcopy and electronic) who have taken the time to let us know of
personnel changes. The next generation hardcopy QCG, in work now, has
been enriched with staff contacts and promises to provide users with an even
more valuable resource.
The electronic QCG, which reflects information current as of May 2001, is
available free-of-charge on request ... simply send me an e-mail message.
Lorne Bromley
Documentation Editor
Customer Support - Technical Help Desk (Toronto)
Bombardier Aerospace Regional Aircraft
e-mail: [email protected]
fax: 1-416-375-4539
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Contamination of APUs are common occurrences during the icing season. There are many causes,
two of which are major contributors:
" Direct spraying into the APU intake by deicing/anti-icing operatives.
" Runoff of the fluid (glycol) into the intake during taxi and takeoff.
AMM Chapter 12-31-00 specifically cautions deicing/anti-icing operatives against spraying fluid
directly into the APU inlet door, cooling air inlet, cooling air exhaust, engine intakes, and several
other areas of the aircraft.
While it is appreciated that it is hard to completely eradicate this sort of contamination, deicing/anti-
icing operatives should be made aware of the AMM contents and the potential to cause serious and
costly damage to the aircraft and its components. Difficulties will arise for airlines that have to use
facilities that require aircraft to taxi through a deicing rig and are drenched in fluid.
In regard to this last point (above), some examples are provided on the following page.
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The Maintenance Cost Monitoring group of Bombardier Maintenance Engineering will continue to
investigate contamination of the APU and the possibility of remedial action.
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ISAR Item No. 2001-06-3510 contributed by André Perreault, Technical Help Desk
An Operator has reported that the crew oxygen masks on the airline’s CRJ100/200 aircraft were
found to have become contaminated by dust and fluff after about 1000 flying hours. The dust
reportedly covers all surfaces, inside and on the outside of the mask and stowage box. The interior of
the stowage box is heavily contaminated.
The Operator noted that the crew oxygen stowage box (ref. p/n MXP411-3) has two 1-inch (2.5 cm)
holes at the bottom. It is believed that dirt enters through these openings. As a result, the Operator
has instituted a 1000 flying hour inspection and cleaning task for the oxygen mask and stowage box.
Bombardier was requested to provide information and resolution in regard to the problem.
After a brief investigation of the Supplier’s stowage box, it was evident that the bottom holes are
intended as provision for audio connectors; these are not used on the CRJ aircraft. Bombardier In-
Service Engineering is investigating a permanent solution for this issue.
It was deemed that pilot vision would be adversely affected if the contaminated masks were required
to be used during an emergency, and that the wearer would inhale a substantial amount of dust/fluff.
Operators may wish to conduct visual checks of this equipment (on an opportunity basis) until such
time as a final solution is determined.
ISAR Item No. 2001-06-5210 contributed by Roberto Leblond, Technical Help Desk
There have been numerous reports of aircraft in service that have experienced damage to the
passenger door surrounding structure and/or seal striker due to the latch pins remaining extended
during door closure. When the latch mechanism is in the locked or closed position, the latch pins
extend. If the passenger door is lifted quickly towards the closed position, with the latch pins
extended, the lower pins can cause damage to the surrounding structure and/or seal striker.
There have also been some reports of the open lock mechanism (p/n 601R31721-1/01) seizing in the
unlocked position, even after Operators have performed the actions detailed in previous issues of
Service Bulletin 601R-52-068. The rotating latch moves on a phenolic bushing; this bushing swells
when wet or if lubricated, and may cause the lock mechanism to seize.
Revision C of SB 601R-52-068 has been issued to address the inadvertent extension of the latch pins
when the passenger door is in the open position. This revision describes the replacement of the open
lock mechanism (p/n 601R31721-1/01) by p/n 601R31721-3/SB01. The SB provides the procedure
to modify the passenger door mechanism, which will prevent the extension of the latch pins when the
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door is in the open position. This modification reduces the possibility of damage to the surrounding
structure and/or seal striker from incorrect operation of the passenger door.
Bombardier recommends that SB 601R-52-068 Rev.C be accomplished at the Operator’s earliest
convenience, unless otherwise directed by the Operator’s airworthiness authority.
ISAR Item No. 2001-06-5211 contributed by André Poulin, Technical Help Desk
Investigations have revealed that many passenger door problems could have been prevented with
proper rigging and troubleshooting procedures. Operators have been requesting a way to troubleshoot
different problems with the passenger door.
A team at Bombardier was assembled to create a Fault Isolation Manual (FIM) for the passenger
door. The team held many meetings over the past ten months, reviewing all data available from the
past two years regarding the passenger door. Several preliminary drafts of the FIM have been
produced, reviewed, and corrected. The FIM will be divided into two sections: one will deal with
mechanical problems, while the other will cover indication problems.
A first draft copy of the FIM should be released to Operators within a few months. Bombardier
strongly encourages everyone to use the FIM for any problems with the passenger door. Any
comments or suggestions pertaining to the Fault Isolation Manual should be forwarded to the
Technical Publications Manual Change Request (MCR) Focal (e-mail: [email protected];
fax: 1-416-375-4538).
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Information Exchange
$- CRJ Maintenance Cost Working Group Meeting No.9
contributed by Bill Overy, Maintenance Engineering
The ninth meeting of the CRJ Maintenance Cost Working Group (MCWG) was held in Toronto on
June 5-6, 2001. Eight Operators and nine Vendors supported the meeting. Highlights of the
presentations are given below. For copies of the presentations and documents distributed at this
meeting, interested parties should contact:
Bill Overy telephone: 1-416-375-3692
fax: 1-416-373-7911
e-mail: [email protected]
IDG Reliability Issues
The presentation by Hamilton Sundstrand on the IDG covered reliability and cost issues. It was
reported that the Service Bulletin for the modified idler gear shafts is working well; no IDGs with
modified shafts have been returned.
The benefits, if any, in running a soft-time program were discussed. Although one program appears
to be going well, there was no available data to confirm its success.
Operators reported that many NFFs (No Fault Found) were caused by problems in the aircraft
wiring. It was proposed that the MCWG should work towards providing a better troubleshooting
process and produce a pocket guide for mechanics.
Honeywell APU
Honeywell confirmed that their data is now harmonized with Bombardier; the MTBF for the -3
APU now stands at 6,300 hours.
Updates on Honeywell programs included the new actuator bracket with a drain hole, the new inlet
screen, and flexible lines for the oil cooler.
There was a discussion on the cost impact of “On Condition” and “Hot Section Inspections”.
Honeywell stated emphatically that the “On Condition” is the way to go.
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reduce the cost against the existing Ni-Cad batteries. This technology is being developed. WVAC
(Bombardier’s West Virginia Air Center) agreed to assist in any trial with the Eaton Corporation
and Comair.
Shorts Issues
The presentation by Shorts updated the Operators on issues such as the thrust reverser, inlet cowl,
exhaust fairings, and core cowl doors. These included the Blocker door bushings, cascade cracking,
leading edge erosion, and the stang fairings.
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The Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) require Canadian Operators to advise Transport Canada
of reportable service difficulties. These reports are called Service Difficulty Reports (SDR). The
CARs provide guidelines and examples to assist the submitter. Aircraft manufacturers in Canada
also have an obligation to submit SDRs for foreign Operators, provided they are advised of events.
Certain countries have bilateral agreements with Canada on airworthiness issues. These agreements
facilitate the flow of information between the authorities. However, some countries simply require
their aircraft Operators to advise the manufacturer of the product.
Operators, whose local airworthiness authority requires the reporting of significant service
difficulties to the aircraft manufacturer, are requested by Bombardier to use the following point of
contact for submitting these reports:
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Introduction
This feature in the ISAR is provided by Modification and Repair Services (MRS) - a group in
Bombardier Aerospace Regional Aircraft dedicated to supporting Sales, Marketing, Customer
Support, and Program Management. The group offers a means to work with third parties to obtain
non-standard aircraft reconfigurations in a cost effective and expedient manner. CRJ and Dash 8
Operators are supported through the production of STCs for enhancement of the aircraft. Inquiries
regarding the content of “Supplemental Type Certificate News” should be addressed to:
Approved STCs
The following STCs have been recently completed and are now available. New additions will be
indicated by a revision bar. Note that a detailed catalogue of CRJ STCs is now available,
electronically or in hardcopy. The MRS group should be contacted to obtain copies.
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will be provided. An index of available STCs appears in the ISAR quarterly, as well as in the
catalogue published by MRS.
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The following are CRJ100/200 REOs issued/revised subsequent to the list published in ISAR 2001-05 (June 27, 2001).
The following are CRJ100/200 SLs issued/revised subsequent to the list published in ISAR 2001-05 (June 27, 2001).
The following are CRJ100/200 AOMs issued/revised subsequent to the list published in ISAR 2001-05 (June 27, 2001).
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Operator Coverage
Information Current as of: July 19, 2001
Note Regarding E-mail Addresses:
Addresses for personnel stationed in Montreal are as such: [email protected]
while those for Toronto-based staff and all FSRs in the field are: [email protected]
Field Service & Customer Service Management & Office Personnel (etc.)
POSITION NAME LOCATION TELEPHONE CELL PHONE FAX
Field Support - Director Simon Heaton Act Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3676 -- --
Field Service - Manager TBA TBA TBA TBA 1-416-373-5308
Field Service Administration Manager Cindi Chan Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3304 1-416-948-2772 1-416-373-5308
Field Service Clerk Carol Nicolucci Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3982 -- 1-416-373-5308
Regional Manager - Asia/Pacific Steve Harrison Shanghai, China 86-21-5834-7736 86-1350-135-2842 86-21-5834-4738
Regional Manager - Asia/Pacific South John Warner Australia TBA TBA TBA
Regional Manager - Eastern Americas Ross Hitchins London, ON, Canada 1-519-659-5527 1-519-852-5203 1-519-453-8247
Regional Manager - Western Americas TBA TBA 1-416-375-3982 -- 1-416-373-5308
Regional Manager - International David Kirstuik Montpellier, France 33-4-6720-6861 33-6-1203-4095 33-4-6720-6865
Area Rep. - Eastern Canada Scott Carruthers Halifax, NS, Canada TBA TBA TBA
Area Rep. - Eastern USA Ray Gatt Middletown, PN, USA 1-717-944-8843 -- 1-717-944-8844
Area Rep. - Europe Doug Caldwell Austria TBA TBA TBA
Area Rep. - Europe Bruce Hawker Maastricht, Netherlands 31-43-358-7949 31-6-1508-4449 31-43-408-5994
Area Rep. - Middle East Mark Hutchins Abu Dhabi 971-2-4432-482 971-2-4432-868 971-50-612-0257
FSR (relief) Mike Day Atlanta, GA, USA 1-404-765-1927 -- 1-416-373-5308
FSR (relief) James Ranger Macon, GA, USA 1-416-375-3982 1-478-335-1721 1-416-373-5308
FSR (training) Christophe Fernandez Montreal, PQ, Canada TBA TBA TBA
FSR (training) Yong Yi Lu (training) 1-416-375-3982 -- 1-416-373-5308
CRJ 900 FSR Gennaro Sicurezza Montreal, PQ, Canada 1-514-855-9509 1-514-214-7476 1-514-855-7702
Cust. Service & Supplier Liaison - Dir. Steve Young Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3667 1-416-887-5858 1-416-375-4254
Customer Service - Manager Americas TBA TBA TBA TBA 1-416-375-4254
Customer Service - Manager Asia/Pacific Royston Simon Montreal, PQ, Canada 1-514-855-7648 1-514-236-5003 1-514-855-7601
Customer Service - Manager International Christine Forget Montreal, PQ, Canada 1-514-855-7149 1-514-578-5556 1-514-855-7601
Customer Service Board Yvon Hache Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-373-5197 -- 1-416-606-5882
Field Service Representatives & Customer Service Account Managers Assigned to Operators
Notes: “C” indicates cell phone; *see above table; THD: contact 24-hr dHI [email protected] & 24-hr CRJ [email protected]
OPERATOR ACFT FSR FSR BASE TELEPHONE CSAM TELEPHONE
Abu Dhabi Aviation DASH 8 call THD for tech. help Canada (Toronto, ON) 1-416-375-4000 Derso, Haile 1-416-373-7767
Adria Airways CRJ Schweiger, Tom Austria (Innsbruck) 43-512-286-449 Ghabro, Edmond 1-514-855-8901
Aerographics DASH 8 call THD for tech. help Canada (Toronto, ON) 1-416-375-4000 Healey, Barbara 1-416-375-3028
Air ALM DASH 8 call THD for tech. help Canada (Toronto, ON) 1-416-375-4000 Martello, Alberto 1-416-375-3703
Air BC DASH 8 call THD for tech. help Canada (Toronto, ON) 1-416-375-4000 Lee, Lori 1-416-375-3139
Air Canada CRJ Belanger, Daniel Canada (Montreal, PQ) 1-514-422-6829 Panasiuk, Mike 1-514-855-7857
Air Canada CRJ Karlovcec, Peter Canada (Toronto, ON) 1-905-676-2466 Panasiuk, Mike 1-514-855-7857
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