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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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Delta is the Official Airline Sponsor of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and the Official Charter
Flight Provider of the 2002 Torch Relay. Delta Connection carriers transported the Olympic flame
onboard specially equipped CRJ aircraft on four legs of the 13,500 mile route. The flame was
transported from Athens to Atlanta, Georgia aboard the Soaring Spirit II, a Delta Boeing 777. After
arriving in Atlanta on December 4, 2001, the flame was flown to visit approximately 100 U.S.
cities before reaching its destination in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 8, 2002.
Delta Connection CRJs transported the Olympic flame from Miami, Florida, to Mobile, Alabama,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Lansing, Michigan, Seattle, Washington, to Juneau, Alaska, and Juneau
to Spokane, Washington, as part of the Olympic Torch Relay. The flame was carried in a miner’s
safety lamp secured to a cabin bulkhead with a fixture designed by the Georgia Institute of
Technology and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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For Top In-Service Issues Working Group and technical meeting information, please contact:
Emily Holding - telephone: 1-514-855-8296; e-mail: emily.holding@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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Note Regarding
Standardized Revision Bars
Information in this ISAR (particularly that which appears in an ongoing feature) that
has been significantly revised since the last issue of the ISAR is indicated by a heavy
revision bar in the right-hand margin.
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:
Frank Baistrocchi Director, In-Service Engineering & Technical Support 1-514-855-8066
Mike Dornenburg Manager, Technical Help Desk 1-514-855-8146
Tracy Lloyd Manager, In-Service Engineering (Systems) 1-514-855-9335
Andrew Jones Manager, In-Service Engineering (Structures) 1-514-855-7054
Lorne Bromley Editor 1-416-373-7887
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ISAR Item No. 2002-02-2130 contributed by Daniel Carpentier, Technical Help Desk
An Operator reported that, in cruise at flight level 240, the aircraft pressurization system could not
maintain the cabin altitude below 10,000 feet. A “CABIN ALT” caution message was displayed and
the O2 masks deployed automatically when cabin altitude reached 14,000 feet. The pressurization
could not be controlled manually or with the alternate controller. The aircraft landed uneventfully.
A pressurization check was carried out; it was noted that the pressurization could not go above 1.8
PSID using the APU bleed air. A second pressurization check was performed with a technician in the
aft compartment. This second test revealed that the two outflow valves were not closing completely,
due to a duct insulation blanket trapped in the seat of the outflow valves.
Special care should be taken in the installation of underfloor blankets and duct insulation to avoid
any obstruction of the outflow valves.
ISAR Item Status: CLOSED
Throughout the aerospace industry, there have been a number of reported cases of ignition in fuel
tanks. As a result of these incidents, the Federal Aviation Administration issued Special Federal
Aviation Requirement (SFAR) No.88 in May 2001. Bombardier has been involved with the ATA
Fuel System Safety Program (FSSP) since 1998. As part of this involvement, Service Bulletin 601R-
28-037, “Inspection and Bonding Measurements of Fuel System”, was released in June 1999 and
carried-out on twelve aircraft to gather information on the condition of the fuel tanks in service, and
to identify potential areas on which the new SFAR No.88 rule would concentrate. This new rule
requires manufacturers to recertify their fuel systems and components to a new set of criteria.
In-tank ignition sources include:
" Electrical arcs (from static electricity, lightning, etc.).
" Hot spots (locally heated areas such as those near bleed air or air conditioning components).
" Filament heating (contamination such as lockwire, swarf, etc.).
" Sparks created by friction (impellers).
Wiring and moving parts in the fuel tanks of the CRJ100/200 are kept to a minimum by the use of
motive flow ejector pumps. Areas being examined on the CRJ are valves, boost pumps, wiring
conduits in the tanks, and Fuel Quantity Gauging System (FQGS) wiring. The valves and pumps in
the CRJ fuel tanks (transfer, gravity cross-flow, engine and APU SOVs, boost pumps, etc.) are being
requalified to the SFAR No.88 standards.
Two avenues are being pursued for recertification of electrical conduits in the fuel tanks: either
Teflon linings or Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) will be added. An average GFI is approximately
4x4x3 inches in size and weighs approximately 0.25 pounds. The CRJ requires 10 GFIs.
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FQGS wiring must now be separated from pump and valve wiring, which carries higher current. The
CRJ routes FQGS and pump and valve wiring together over the centre wingbox. There are two
acceptable methods of resolving this issue: separate the wires or install Transient Suppression
Devices (TSD), which cut off the current if there is a sudden increase. If TSDs are used, the CRJ will
require 3. Typically, these are sized at 4x4x3 inches and are approximately 0.25 pounds in weight.
It is not yet known how the CRJ maintenance requirements will be affected. This will be determined
when all components are recertified, and it has been resolved whether TSDs or GFIs will be used.
Manufacturers are required to submit their methods of compliance to the FAA by December 2002,
and have the changes implemented within the following 18 months.
Bombardier Engineering is investigating several methods of complying with the SFAR No.88
requirements. To minimize Operator impact, Bombardier is planning on consulting airlines via
conference calls. Operators interested in participating in these conference calls and a working group
should contact Andrew Field at 1-514-855-8050.
ISAR Item Status: OPEN
ISAR Item No. 2002-02-3510 contributed by André Perreault, Technical Help Desk
An Operator reported that the crew oxygen masks on the airline’s CRJ100/200 aircraft had become
contaminated by dust and fluff after about 1000 flying hours. The dust reportedly covered all
surfaces, inside and on the outside of the mask and stowage box. The interior of the stowage box was
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
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 were
intended as provision for audio connectors; these are not used on the CRJ aircraft.
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.
Bombardier In-Service Engineering has issued a Kit Drawing (K601R44251) to prevent dust
contamination. The Kit Drawing cost is $140 US. To order, interested Operators should contact the
Customer Request Transmittal (CRT) co-ordinator:
Andrew Burns telephone: 1-416-373-5151
fax: 1-416-375-4539
e-mail: aburns@dehavilland.ca
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ISAR Item No. 2002-02-5211 contributed by Roberto Leblond, Technical Help Desk
Some Operators have reported that, on the passenger doors, the lower stair could be damaged when
the handrails are lowered and weight is applied to the stair.
Bombardier has redesigned a new spring-loaded rod assembly (p/n 601R31988-1; ref. IPC 52-11-05;
see the accompanying photograph). This new rod will allow stair movement if force is applied on the
stair, therefore avoiding damage.
This spring rod was introduced to in-service aircraft by the IPC. No door modification is required for
installation of the new spring rod.
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Information Exchange
The Information Exchange feature’s typical function is to provide a place for us to publish non-
ATA numbered Bombardier articles. The Exchange’s other major intent has always been to offer a
forum for you to relay your experiences in maintaining and operating the aircraft, to communicate
newsworthy technical activities at your site, or to simply tell us what you think of the ISAR itself,
from an Operator’s perspective, and suggest how it could be improved.
The Information Exchange presents an opportunity for you to share technical information with
Bombardier and your fellow Operators. Submissions can be as short as a “letter to the editor”, or as
detailed, for example, as a write-up about a procedure (“best practices”) or tool you use that in
some way enhances your maintenance activities.
Submissions should be forwarded to the editor (lbromley@dehavilland.ca; fax: 1-416-375-4539).
Please note that Bombardier reserves the right to edit or not publish submissions. Significant
required changes will be discussed with submitters prior to publication.
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This article has been extracted from the “CRJ100/200 Technical Publications Detailed Report” issued February 21,
2002. For further details on information outlined in this ISAR summary, 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 &
Distribution, Ronald Smith (1-416-375-5561). For delivery status on previously published manuals, contact the Manual
Distribution group (1-416-375-3693).
This is the first bi-monthly report for this year. Technical Publications had a very strong 2001, having
delivered 18 revisions to various maintenance manuals with the focus on content and quality. The
content included incorporation of; 833 mods in the IPC, 654 mods in the AMM, 189 mods in the
WDM and more than 300 MCRs across all manuals. The goal this year is to continue and/or better
efforts to improve the documentation and to do what is necessary to be the “Best in the Business”.
Bombardier is in the process of shipping (or has now shipped) revisions to various manuals to
support Operators’ aircraft (refer to the detailed report and High-Level Revision Schedule following
this report for details regarding shipped and planned revisions).
The pre-release issue of the CRJ100/200 DVD/Dynaweb collection of manuals is now available on
the BRADTECHPUBS.COM website. This version was made available for Operators to access and
“feel-out” the product. NOTE: This version is NOT to be used for the maintenance of aircraft. A
production version of the product (with Temporary Revisions) should be available sometime in
March. Concurrent to the release of the production DVD/DynaWeb product, an associated
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communication package including a “Getting Started” guide, system implementation details, etc. will
be released.
Note: Based on what Q400 Operators have experienced with the DynaWeb product, the Microsoft
2000 operating system is recommended to be used for optimum performance.
Bombardier has now received notice from the Canadian regulatory authority (Transport Canada) that
they will approve the Structural Deviation Inspection Requirements (SDIR) document in support of
the CRJ100/200/440 aircraft. As a result, Technical Publications expects to begin producing SDIRs
for new production aircraft starting in March. A plan is in place to create SDIRs for in-service
aircraft and to rescind the associated Temporary Revisions within the Maintenance Requirements
Manual.
Recognizing that the CRJ100/200 fleet is aging, an initiative has been “kicked off” to update the
Structural Repair Manual. Technical Publications will work closely with In-Service Engineering and
Structures Engineering as part of a Integrated Structural Support Team (ISST) to make sure the SRM
will meet the needs of Operators going forward. The benefits of this initiative should start to be seen
in the third quarter of this year.
To make this report more meaningful and comprehensive, the next bi-monthly report will include
operations manuals information as well.
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601R-27-115 SDS - Flaps Top 25 issue. Proof completed, Rev.A (issued 2002-01-30; will
do second proof to validate older aircraft - Feb.2002).
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In a recent CallBack, the official newsletter of NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS),
which covers all aircraft types, two interesting ice-related events appeared. These incidents have been
paraphrased as follows.
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Editor’s Note: In regard to this subject, Operators are encouraged to refer to CRJ ISAR article
2001-11-1231, “Cold Weather Operation Recommendations”.
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This feature in the ISAR is provided by Modification Services (MS) - 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. Operators are supported through the production of STCs for enhancement of
the aircraft. Inquiries regarding “Supplemental Type Certificate News” should be addressed to:
CONTACT POSITION TELEPHONE E-MAIL
Paul Vascotto Director, Field Operations 1-416-375-3751 pvascotto@dehavilland.ca
Dario Leone Manager, Fleet Services 1-416-373-5295 dleone@dehavilland.ca
Tim Tibbles Modification Services Account Manager 1-416-373-5307 ttibbles@dehavilland.ca
Trevor De Mello Modification Services Account Manager 1-416-375-3601 tdemello@dehavilland.ca
Jacques Lacasse Modification Services Account Manager 1-514-855-7493 jacques.lacasse@notes.canadair.ca
The fax number for the MRS department is 1-416-375-4445.
Approved STCs
The following STCs have been recently completed and are now available.
➨ STC SA01-13 Photoluminescent Floor Path Lighting System
The photoluminescent Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking System (FPEEPMS),
developed by LSI received Transport Canada STC approval (ref: SA01-13) on December 5,
2001. FAA approval was received in January 2002.
The STC introduces a photoluminescent emergency egress floor path lighting system. The un-
powered system simply needs to be exposed to general cabin lighting for 15 minutes before
flight. Significant savings in maintenance effort and aircraft weight, combined with improved
dispatch reliability, are the primary benefits of the system. Full system details are presented in
the CRJ STC Catalogue, available from any of the contacts named above.
The price for the basic kit is under $4000 US. Orders for kits should be placed with:
Luminescent Systems Inc.,
Martin Gradijan
Aircraft Lighting Sales Manager
4 Lucent Drive telephone: 1-603-643-7766
Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA, 03766 fax: 1-603-643-5947
➨ STC SA02-4 Improved Logo Light
The improved logo light is intended as a replacement for the existing lamp and is applicable to
all CRJ100/200 aircraft with the Bombardier factory installed logo light option. The light
consists of an assembly of 200 Light Emitting Diodes (LED) mounted inside a flanged box-type
package. The LEDs and other electronic components are encased in urethane to protect against
shock and vibration damage. Two terminals on the rear face of the light assembly provide
attachment points for existing wiring. The installation utilizes the same mounting holes and
hardware as the existing lamp. The benefits of the improved logo light modification include:
$ Long life - in excess of 50,000 hours.
$ Maintenance costs reduced by $1.25 US per flight-hour.
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The following are CRJ100/200 REOs issued/revised subsequent to the list published in the previous ISAR.
REO No. Title Issued Rev Rev. Date
601R55-12-085 Repair to Horizontal Stabilizer Tip Fairing 2002-01-09 NC --
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The following are CRJ100/200 AOMs issued/revised subsequent to the list published in the previous ISAR.
AOM No. ATA Title Issued Rev Rev. Date
557 3400 CVR/FDR Paint Stripping 2002-01-09 NC --
558 2750 Introduction Into service of Brake and Positioning Sensor Unit 2002-01-21 NC --
P/N 855d100-11
559 3413 Air Data Computer (ADC) Upgrade Campaign 2002-01-21 NC --
560 2750 Introduction of Torque Absorber Check for Flap Actuators 2002-01-31 NC --
561 1100 TC AD CF-2002-12, Overwing Emergency Exit Placards 2002-02-06 NC --
The following are CRJ100/200 SLs issued/revised subsequent to the list published in the previous ISAR.
SL No. ATA Title Issued Rev Rev. Date
00-008 0000 MEL Interim Repair Interval Extension and Deferral of Items Not 2002-01-22 NC --
Listed
56-001 5611 Conditions for Ferrying Aircraft With Cracked Windshield Outer Ply 1993-12-17 A 2002-02-07
CANCELLED
The following table presents an index of all CRJ100/200 Generic Concession Support and Instruction Letter (CSIL)
Templates issued to-date. In subsequent editions of the ISAR, the table will show only new Generic CSIL Templates.
Generic # ATA Template Title Issue Date
I 7900 Ferry Flight With Cracks on Engine Support Beam 2001-07-16
II 2200 Ferry Flight With One Yaw Damper Inoperative 2001-06-26
III 2900 Ferry Flight With Low Hydraulic Quantity in System No.1, 2, or 3 2001-07-05
IV 3200 Ferry Flight With One Nosewheel Steering Actuator Leaking 2001-07-05
V 5610 Ferry Flight With L/H or R/H Windshield Ply Cracked 2001-07-05
VII 2700 Ferry Flight With One Horizontal Stabilizer Channel Inoperative 2001-07-05
VIII 2800 Ferry Flight With L/H or R/H or Centre Fuel/Defuel Shutoff Valves Indicated OPEN 2001-07-20
IX 2800 Ferry Flight With Gravity Cross-Flow Failure in Open or Partially Open Position 2001-07-20
X 2700 Ferry Flight With Flaps at 8 or 20 Degrees 2001-07-20
XI 3822 Deferring AMM Task 38-22-07-01 From Maintenance Planning Manual (MPM) 2001-08-02
XII 5610 Ferry Flight With L/H or R/H Side Window Ply Cracked 2001-08-10
XIV 7800 Engine Exhaust Nozzle Access Panel Missing (Revenue Flight for 3 Days) 2001-09-21
XVIII 5130 Use of Russian Fuels TS-1 and RT - CANCELLED 2001-11-13
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Operator Coverage
Information Current as of: February 12, 2002
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 Operations - Director Paul Vascotto Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3751 -- --
Field Service Administration Manager Cindi Chan Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3304 1-416-948-2772 C 1-416-373-5308
Field Service Co-ordinator 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 86-139-1009-2595C 86-21-5834-4738
Regional Manager - Americas Ross Hitchins London, ON, Canada 1-519-439-8504 1-519-857-7280 C 1-519-439-8793
Regional Manager - International David Kirstuik Morlaix, France -- 33-6-1203-4095 C --
Area Rep. - Eastern Canada Scott Carruthers Halifax, NS, Canada 1-902-873-5919 1-902-449-5542 C 1-902-873-3893
Area Rep. - Europe Doug Caldwell Innsbruck, Austria 43-512-286-449 43-664-440-3561 C 43-512-286-458
Area Rep. - Australia Chris Davey Sydney, Australia 61-2-9531-6009 61-418-987-153 C 61-2-9501-4010
FSR (relief) Gary Campbell Toronto, ON, Canada -- 1-519-871-3256 C --
FSR (relocating) Peter Karlovcec -- -- -- --
FSR (training) Dwayne DeAbreu Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3982 -- 1-416-373-5308
Cust. Service & Supplier Liaison - Dir. Diane De Souza Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-375-3442 -- 1-416-375-4254
Customer Service - Manager Americas Pina Corigliano Toronto, ON, Canada 1-416-373-5303 -- 1-416-375-4254
Customer Service - Manager Asia/Pacific Royston Simon Montreal, PQ, Canada 1-514-855-7648 1-514-576-3076 C 1-514-855-7601
Customer Service - Manager International Christine Forget Montreal, PQ, Canada 1-514-855-7149 1-514-578-5556 C 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 call THD for tech. help Canada (Toronto, ON) 1-416-375-4000 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 Canada CRJ Belanger, Daniel Canada (Montreal, PQ) 1-514-219-0129 C Lee, Lori 1-416-375-3139
Air Canada Regional DASH 8 Carruthers, Scott * Canada (Halifax, NS) 1-902-449-5542 C Lee, Lori 1-416-375-3139
Air Creebec DASH 8 call THD for tech. help Canada (Toronto, ON) 1-416-375-4000 Lee, Lori 1-416-375-3139
Air Dolomiti CRJ DelVecchio, Nick Italy (Verona) 39-348-749-8812 C Laverdure, Genevieve 1-514-855-9418
Air Inuit DASH 8 call THD for tech. help Canada (Toronto, ON) 1-416-375-4000 Lee, Lori 1-416-375-3139
Air Jamaica Express DASH 8 call THD for tech. help Canada (Toronto, ON) 1-416-375-4000 Martello, Alberto 1-416-375-3703
Air Littoral CRJ Kirstuik, David * France 33-6-1203-4095 C Laverdure, Genevieve 1-514-855-9418
Air Niugini DASH 8 Davey, Chris * Australia (Sydney) 61-418-987-153 C DeBrusk, Ryan 1-416-375-3234
Air Nostrum D8+CRJ Rosa, Serge Spain (Valencia) 34-60-056-1237 C Lee, Lori 1-416-375-3139
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TCG
DASH 8 & CRJ
TECHNICAL CONTACT GUIDE
The new edition of the Bombardier/Operator key contact staff booklet has
been published. Electronic copies of the TCG are available immediately. To
get yours, send a request to lbromley@dehavilland.ca.
I would like to offer our continuing thanks to recipients of the guide who
have taken the time to let us know of changes.
Lorne Bromley
Technical Help Desk Documentation Editor
In-Service Engineering & Technical Support
Bombardier Aerospace Regional Aircraft
e-mail: lbromley@dehavilland.ca
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