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Readers are requested to please distribute this newsletter within their organizations.
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES IN-SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND IS FOR BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE REGIONAL AIRCRAFT CUSTOMER INFORMATION ONLY.
The ISAR is published by In-Service Engineering & Technical Support
Please address inquiries to the Editor (telephone 1-416-373-7887; fax: 1-416-375-4539; e-mail: lbromley@dehavilland.ca).
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For Top Issues Working Group and technical meeting information, please contact:
Therese Lamontagne - telephone: 1-514-855-9472; e-mail: therese.lamontagne@notes.canadair.ca
For Conference information, please contact:
Miriam Rodgers - telephone: 1-514-855-8258; e-mail: miriam.rodgers@notes.canadair.ca
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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
Lorne Bromley Editor 1-416-373-7887
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TCG
Since its last hardcopy release in July 2000, the “Dash 8 & CRJ
Operators’ Quick Contact Guide” (QCG), 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 guide 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. An updated, electronic-only, edition was released on
May 17, 2001. Copies were e-mailed to one focal of each Operator and to
involved Bombardier staff.. Interested parties may still obtain a copy by
sending an e-mail request to the undersigned.
The new edition of the publication is now in work. It has been decided to
rename the booklet “TECHNICAL CONTACT GUIDE” (TCG) to more
accurately reflect the intent to share contact information for primarily
technical (and operations) personnel between Bombardier and the Operators.
There are also quite a number of other publications bearing the “Quick...”
nomenclature, which has led to some confusion. Release of this new TCG is
scheduled for October (notification will be provided in the ISAR).
Lorne Bromley
Documentation Editor
In-Service Engineering & Technical Support
Bombardier Aerospace Regional Aircraft
e-mail: lbromley@dehavilland.ca
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ISAR Item No. 2001-08-2130 contributed by Gerald Lemieux, Technical Help Desk
A particular aircraft has had a history of the cabin altitude rising at a rate of 2000 to 2500 feet per
minute during aircraft descent when the power levers are pulled back. Most of the components within
the pressurization system have been replaced. All wires checked-out when tested with the megger
and ohmmeter.
The aircraft was test flown to get a better understanding of what was happening. Pressurization was
normal on takeoff, through cruise, and into initial descent. As the aircraft dropped through about
13,000 feet, the cabin rate and altitude increased. The packs were isolated; the results were the same
with either pack. The same results were also observed with the APU supplying the ECS. It did not
appear to be a supply issue; it seemed like the system was just freezing-up.
After discussions with AlliedSignal, the Technical Help Desk was directed towards examining the
Weight-on-Wheels (WOW) input of the Cabin Pressure Controllers (CPC), due to the fact that the
WOW inputs are not considered by the CPC at a pressure altitude of above 15,000 feet. This
information facilitated the following understanding of the anomaly:
As the aircraft descends through 15,000 feet with throttles set to idle, the
CPC perceives a WOW condition, and therefore starts depressurizing at
500 fpm for 60 seconds, then 2000 fpm until the cabin equalizes with the
ambient outside pressure.
The PSEU was subsequently replaced and the aircraft was returned to service with the pressurization
system serviceable. Further analysis confirmed that the anomaly was caused by a leaky diode in
the PSEU. This diode is intended as an input protection related to the aircraft’s WOW relay.
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There has been an increase in instances of hydraulic leaks with the CRJ brakes that has resulted in
higher than normal operating costs.
The leaks are due to revisions of NAS1613, the O-ring material and procurement specification, that
supports the part numbers of NAS1611 and NAS1612. The change has had the greatest negative
effect on seals operating in Skydrol 500B-4 (or LD-4). Some of the seals have been seen to shrink
and take on a greater compression set than the previous seals. The leaks tend to occur more often in
cold weather. The original seals were made to NAS1613 Rev.2; most of the seal manufacturers have
stopped production of seals using these compounds.
This is a global problem; a working group has been set up, consisting of all the brake manufacturers,
to address the issue. The final resolution will be the introduction of a new seal compound designated
under SAE AMS3254. This is under development but will take some time to become available.
ABSC, the brake manufacturer of the CRJ brakes, has taken the initiative in addressing the CRJ
brakes. Two recommendations are being actioned:
" ABSC recommends that Operators, having their brakes overhauled, request that all seals be made
per NAS1613 Rev.2. The actual part numbers will be NAS1611-218, NAS1611-223, etc. All
NAS1601 or NAS1602 part numbers found are automatically to NAS1613 Rev.2, and are
therefore satisfactory. If the repair organization has a problem obtaining the recommended seals,
ABSC has purchased a new production run and the seals can be purchased from ABSC.
" ABSC is investigating new engineering to cover other areas of concern, including: a new O-ring
seal (ABP002-218), a new L-seal, a solid scraper ring energized with an O-ring, and a carbon-
filled PTFE backup ring. It is also recommended that stocks of O-rings be checked.
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ISAR Item No. 2001-08-5210 contributed by Daniel Carpentier, Technical Help Desk
On the Phase IV door, the secondary lock spring (p/n 601R318911-1; ref. IPC 52-11-02 item 105 for
CRJ100/200) has a life limit of 2300 cycles.
A new spring with no life limit will be introduced shortly through a free-of-charge Service Bulletin
(ref. Action Register 5210-50). The production cut-in of the new spring is at aircraft S/N 7563.
ISAR Item Status: CLOSED
ISAR Item No. 2001-08-5230 contributed by Daniel Carpentier, Technical Help Desk
A new balancing spring for the cargo door (p/n 601R35218-1 and 601R35218-2), with an improved
MTBUF, will be available in November 2001.
Cargo Door Balance Spring Kit 601R-52-104K1 will be available (100 kits) at the reduced price of
$884.00 US per aircraft for a period of six months. This period will be from October 1, 2001 until
March 31, 2002. After this period, Kit 601R-52-104K1 will be offered at $2315.00 US per aircraft.
Upon depletion of the initial 100 kits, the minimum lead-time for kits will be twelve weeks after a
Purchase Order is placed.
To order the kits, Operators should contact Spares:
Bombardier Aerospace telephone: 1-905-405-2735
Sales Administrator fax: 1-905-405-2666
1900 Derry Road East, N01-04
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5S 1Y6
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Information Exchange
The Change Request Transmittal (CRT) process provides a way for Operators to request technical
information or retrofit kits applicable to their particular aircraft. The following is intended to be a
simple description of the CRT process and step-by-step guidelines regarding how the system works.
The Operator’s request should include:
" Aircraft type (e.g., CRJ200).
" Aircraft serial number(s).
" Detailed description of what is required.
" Current aircraft configuration (which helps the CRT group to determine the Operator’s
requirements).
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ISAR Editor: This article has been extracted from the “CRJ100/200 Technical Publications Detailed
Report” issued August 7, 2001. For further details on information outlined in this ISAR
summary article, Operators should contact Roman Kuryluk, Manager of CRJ100/200
Technical Publications, (telephone: 1-416-375-7671; e-mail: rkuryluk@dehavilland.ca).
Details related to new publishing technologies (e.g., DVD) can be addressed to the Manager
of Production and Distribution, Ronald Smith (1-416-375-5561). For delivery status on
previously published manuals, contact the Manual Distribution group (1-416-375-3693).
Documentation Summary
AMM - Aircraft Maintenance Manual
Rev. Next Rev. Current Initiatives
23 DEC 2001 # To reflect aircraft S/N in manual at delivery.
# Incorporating outstanding MCRs and Modsums.
# To include RNC information (for Rev.24)
# Targeting Sep./Oct. 2001 for DVD Issue 1 release.
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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:
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The following are CRJ100/200 REOs issued/revised subsequent to the list published in the previous ISAR.
The following are CRJ100/200 SLs issued/revised subsequent to the list published in the previous ISAR.
The following are CRJ100/200 AOMs issued/revised subsequent to the list published in the previous ISAR.
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Operator Coverage
Information Current as of: September 20, 2001
Note Regarding E-mail Addresses:
Addresses for personnel stationed in Montreal are as such: john.smith@notes.canadair.ca
while those for Toronto-based staff and all FSRs in the field are: jsmith@dehavilland.ca
Field Service & Customer Service Management & Office Personnel (etc.)
POSITION NAME LOCATION TELEPHONE CELL PHONE C FAX
Field Support - Director Simon Heaton Act Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3676 -- --
Field Service - Manager TBA Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3311 -- 1-416-373-5308
Field Service Administration Manager Cindi Chan Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3304 1-416-948-2772 C 1-416-373-5308
Field Service Office Supervisor Carol Nicolucci Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3982 -- 1-416-373-5308
Field Service Administration Amy Choi Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3119 -- 1-416-373-5308
Regional Manager - Asia/Pacific Steve Harrison Shanghai, China 86-21-5834-7736 86-1350-135-2842C 86-21-5834-4738
Regional Manager - Asia/Pacific South John Warner Australia/Japan/Taiwan 61-295-316-009 61-403-694-504 C --
Regional Manager - Eastern Americas Ross Hitchins London, ON, Canada 1-519-439-8504 1-519-857-7280 C 1-519-439-8793
Regional Manager - Western Americas Ross Hitchins Act London, ON, Canada 1-519-439-8504 1-519-857-7280 C 1-519-439-8793
Regional Manager - International David Kirstuik -- -- 33-6-1203-4095 C --
Area Rep. - Eastern Canada Scott Carruthers Halifax, NS, Canada -- 1-902-449-5542C --
Area Rep. - Eastern USA Ray Gatt Middletown, PN, USA 1-717-944-8843 -- 1-717-944-8844
Area Rep. - Western USA Mike Robinson Salt Lake City, UT, USA 1-801-575-2076 1-801-556-9082C 1-801-575-2078
Area Rep. - Europe Doug Caldwell Austria 43-512-286-449 43-664-440-3561 C 43-512-286-458
Area Rep. - Europe Bruce Hawker Maastricht, Netherlands 31-43-358-7949 31-6-1508-4449C 31-43-408-5994
Area Rep. - Middle East Mark Hutchins Abu Dhabi 971-2-4432-482 971-50-612-0257 C 971-2-4432-868
FSR (relief) Mike Day -- -- 1-416-318-6652 C --
FSR (relief) James Ranger -- 1-901-369-8829 1-478-335-1721C 1-901-363-4125
FSR (training) Christophe Fernandez Montreal, PQ, Canada TBA TBA TBA
FSR (training) Yong Yi Lu (training) 1-416-375-3982 86-13991-885852 1-416-373-5308
CRJ 900 FSR Gennaro Sicurezza Wichita, KS, USA 1-306-946-8870 1-514-214-7476 C 1-316-946-8871
Cust. Service & Supplier Liaison - Dir. Steve Young Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3667 1-416-887-5858C 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 1-514-576-3076C 1-514-855-7601
Customer Service - Manager International Christine Forget Montreal, PQ, Canada 1-514-855-7149 1-514-578-5556C 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 thd@dehavilland.ca & 24-hr CRJ thd@notes.canadair.ca
OPERATOR ACFT FSR FSR BASE TELEPHONE CSAM TELEPHONE
Abu Dhabi Aviation DASH 8 Hutchins, Mark * Abu Dhabi 971-2-4432-482 Derso, Haile 1-416-373-7767
Adria Airways CRJ Caldwell, Doug Austria (Innsbruck) 43-664-440-3561 C 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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