80_FR_15577 80 FR 15521 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

80 FR 15521 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 56 (March 24, 2015)

Page Range15521-15522
FR Document2015-06579

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of inadvertent deployment of a single outboard spoiler during flight. This proposed AD would require replacement of the power control units (PCUs) for the outboard spoilers with upgraded PCUs. We are proposing this AD to prevent leakage of the piston head seal and piston rod seals of the outboard spoiler PCUs, which could result in inadvertent spoiler deployment and reduced controllability of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0494; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-160-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by reports of inadvertent deployment of a 
single outboard spoiler during flight. This proposed AD would require 
replacement of the power control units (PCUs) for the outboard spoilers 
with upgraded PCUs. We are proposing this AD to prevent leakage of the 
piston head seal and piston rod seals of the outboard spoiler PCUs, 
which could result in inadvertent spoiler deployment and reduced 
controllability of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 8, 2015.

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 http://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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc. Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, 
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-
4539; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at 
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0494; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0494; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-160-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-22, dated July 16, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Although [Canadian] AD CF-2009-26 [dated May 21, 2009 (http://wwwapps3.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/CAWIS-SWIMN/attachment.asp?aiid=CF-2009-26&revid=0&cntr=CF&file=CFCF-2009-26.pdf&type=PDE), which 
corresponds to FAA AD 2009-25-05, Amendment 39-16124 (74 FR 63574, 
December 4, 2009)] was issued to mandate the upgrade of the spoiler 
lift/dump valve, it did not reduce the rate of inadvertent single 
spoiler deployment occurrences. Further investigation revealed that 
the outboard spoiler PCUs may also be subject to pressure reversals 
at the PCU main control valve seal, resulting in leakage at the 
piston head seal and piston rod seals. If not corrected, this 
condition may result in [inadvertent spoiler deployment and] reduced 
controllability of the aeroplane.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the existing 
outboard spoiler PCUs with the upgraded PCUs with re-designed seals 
for better leakage protection.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0494.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 84-27-63, dated 
October 17, 2013. The service information describes procedures for 
replacement of the existing outboard spoiler PCUs with upgraded PCUs. 
The actions described in this service information are intended to 
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. This service 
information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access 
this service information.

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FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 82 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $27,880, or $340 per product.

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.
    We are 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

    We 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. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. 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 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 (AD):

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-0494; Directorate Identifier 
2014-NM-160-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 8, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -
402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001 and 
4003 through 4453 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of inadvertent deployment of a 
single outboard spoiler during flight. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent leakage of the piston head seal and piston rod seals of the 
outboard spoiler power control units (PCUs), which could result in 
inadvertent spoiler deployment and reduced controllability of the 
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

 (g) Replacement of PCUs for the Outboard Spoilers

    Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs first: Replace the outboard spoiler 
PCUs with upgraded PCUs having re-designed seals, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
27-63, dated October 17, 2013.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing 
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this 
AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, 
ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or 
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If 
approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized 
signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-22, dated July 16, 
2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0494.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt 
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; 
fax 416-375-4539; email [email protected]; Internet 
http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at 
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 12, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   personal information you provide. We
                                                contains notices to the public of the proposed          Federal holidays.                                     will also post a report summarizing each
                                                issuance of rules and regulations. The                     For service information identified in              substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                purpose of these notices is to give interested          this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,                 about this proposed AD.
                                                persons an opportunity to participate in the            Inc. Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123
                                                rule making prior to the adoption of the final                                                                Discussion
                                                rules.
                                                                                                        Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
                                                                                                        M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375–                     Transport Canada Civil Aviation
                                                                                                        4000; fax 416–375–4539; email thd.
                                                                                                                                                              (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
                                                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
                                                                                                                                                              for Canada, has issued Canadian
                                                                                                        http://www.bombardier.com. You may
                                                                                                                                                              Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–22,
                                                Federal Aviation Administration                         view this referenced service information
                                                                                                                                                              dated July 16, 2014 (referred to after this
                                                                                                        at the FAA, Transport Airplane
                                                                                                        Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                    as the Mandatory Continuing
                                                14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                        Renton, WA. For information on the                    Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
                                                [Docket No. FAA–2015–0494; Directorate                  availability of this material at the FAA,             MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
                                                Identifier 2014–NM–160–AD]                              call 425–227–1221.                                    for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
                                                                                                                                                              DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The MCAI
                                                RIN 2120–AA64                                           Examining the AD Docket                               states:
                                                Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,                      You may examine the AD docket on                      Although [Canadian] AD CF–2009–26
                                                Inc. Airplanes                                          the Internet at http://                               [dated May 21, 2009 (http://wwwapps3.
                                                                                                        www.regulations.gov by searching for                  tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/CAWIS-SWIMN/
                                                AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                     attachment.asp?aiid=CF-2009-26&revid=0&
                                                Administration (FAA), DOT.                              0494; or in person at the Docket                      cntr=CF&file=CFCF-2009-26.pdf&type=PDE),
                                                ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                   Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    which corresponds to FAA AD 2009–25–05,
                                                (NPRM).                                                 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    Amendment 39–16124 (74 FR 63574,
                                                                                                        except Federal holidays. The AD docket                December 4, 2009)] was issued to mandate
                                                SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                    contains this proposed AD, the                        the upgrade of the spoiler lift/dump valve, it
                                                airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                regulatory evaluation, any comments                   did not reduce the rate of inadvertent single
                                                Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400                        received, and other information. The                  spoiler deployment occurrences. Further
                                                series airplanes. This proposed AD was                  street address for the Docket Operations              investigation revealed that the outboard
                                                prompted by reports of inadvertent                      office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in                 spoiler PCUs may also be subject to pressure
                                                deployment of a single outboard spoiler                 the ADDRESSES section. Comments will                  reversals at the PCU main control valve seal,
                                                during flight. This proposed AD would                   be available in the AD docket shortly                 resulting in leakage at the piston head seal
                                                require replacement of the power                        after receipt.                                        and piston rod seals. If not corrected, this
                                                control units (PCUs) for the outboard                   FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      condition may result in [inadvertent spoiler
                                                spoilers with upgraded PCUs. We are                     Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,                      deployment and] reduced controllability of
                                                proposing this AD to prevent leakage of                 Airframe and Mechanical Systems                       the aeroplane.
                                                the piston head seal and piston rod seals               Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York                           This [Canadian] AD mandates the
                                                of the outboard spoiler PCUs, which                     Aircraft Certification Office, 1600                   replacement of the existing outboard spoiler
                                                could result in inadvertent spoiler                     Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,                  PCUs with the upgraded PCUs with re-
                                                deployment and reduced controllability                  NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax                 designed seals for better leakage protection.
                                                of the airplane.                                        516–794–5531.                                           You may examine the MCAI in the
                                                DATES: We must receive comments on                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                this proposed AD by May 8, 2015.                                                                              AD docket on the Internet at http://
                                                                                                        Comments Invited                                      www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                                                                                                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                using the procedures found in 14 CFR                      We invite you to send any written                   0494.
                                                11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                methods:                                                this proposed AD. Send your comments                  Related Service Information Under 1
                                                  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   to an address listed under the                        CFR Part 51
                                                http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                instructions for submitting comments.                   FAA–2015–0494; Directorate Identifier                   Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service
                                                  • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                  2014–NM–160–AD’’ at the beginning of                  Bulletin 84–27–63, dated October 17,
                                                  • Mail: U.S. Department of                            your comments. We specifically invite                 2013. The service information describes
                                                Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   comments on the overall regulatory,                   procedures for replacement of the
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                                                30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    economic, environmental, and energy                   existing outboard spoiler PCUs with
                                                W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    aspects of this proposed AD. We will                  upgraded PCUs. The actions described
                                                Washington, DC 20590.                                   consider all comments received by the                 in this service information are intended
                                                  • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                   closing date and may amend this                       to correct the unsafe condition
                                                Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   proposed AD based on those comments.                  identified in the MCAI. This service
                                                30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                      We will post all comments we                        information is reasonably available; see
                                                W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    receive, without change, to http://                   ADDRESSES for ways to access this
                                                Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5                    www.regulations.gov, including any                    service information.


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                                                FAA’s Determination and Requirements                      1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                (g) Replacement of PCUs for the Outboard
                                                of This Proposed AD                                     action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                 Spoilers
                                                  This product has been approved by                       2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the             Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months
                                                the aviation authority of another                                                                             after the effective date of this AD, whichever
                                                                                                        DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                                                                                                                              occurs first: Replace the outboard spoiler
                                                country, and is approved for operation                  (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                     PCUs with upgraded PCUs having re-
                                                in the United States. Pursuant to our                     3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in           designed seals, in accordance with the
                                                bilateral agreement with the State of                   Alaska; and                                           Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
                                                Design Authority, we have been notified                                                                       Service Bulletin 84–27–63, dated October 17,
                                                of the unsafe condition described in the                  4. Will not have a significant                      2013.
                                                MCAI and service information                            economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                        on a substantial number of small entities             (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                AD because we evaluated all pertinent                   under the criteria of the Regulatory                     The following provisions also apply to this
                                                information and determined an unsafe                    Flexibility Act.                                      AD:
                                                condition exists and is likely to exist or                                                                       (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                        List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
                                                develop on other products of the same                                                                         Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
                                                type design.                                              Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
                                                                                                        safety, Incorporation by reference,                   AD, if requested using the procedures found
                                                Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                        Safety.                                               in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
                                                   We estimate that this proposed AD                                                                          39.19, send your request to your principal
                                                affects 82 airplanes of U.S. registry.                  The Proposed Amendment
                                                                                                                                                              inspector or local Flight Standards District
                                                   We also estimate that it would take                                                                        Office, as appropriate. If sending information
                                                                                                          Accordingly, under the authority
                                                about 4 work-hours per product to                                                                             directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
                                                                                                        delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                comply with the basic requirements of                                                                         Program Manager, Continuing Operational
                                                this proposed AD. The average labor                     the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                 Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
                                                rate is $85 per work-hour. Required                     39 as follows:                                        Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
                                                parts would cost about $0 per product.                                                                        telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
                                                                                                        PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 Before using any approved AMOC, notify
                                                Based on these figures, we estimate the                 DIRECTIVES
                                                cost of this proposed AD on U.S.                                                                              your appropriate principal inspector, or
                                                                                                                                                              lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
                                                operators to be $27,880, or $340 per
                                                                                                        ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               the local flight standards district office/
                                                product.                                                                                                      certificate holding district office. The AMOC
                                                                                                        continues to read as follows:
                                                Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                 approval letter must specifically reference
                                                                                                            Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        this AD.
                                                   Title 49 of the United States Code                                                                            (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  § 39.13     [Amended]
                                                                                                                                                              requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                                rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 actions from a manufacturer, the action must
                                                section 106, describes the authority of                 the following new airworthiness                       be accomplished using a method approved
                                                the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  directive (AD):                                       by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
                                                Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                                                                        FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
                                                                                                        Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015–                (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
                                                detail the scope of the Agency’s                           0494; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
                                                authority.                                                                                                    Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
                                                                                                           160–AD.                                            the DAO, the approval must include the
                                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                                                                        (a) Comments Due Date                                 DAO-authorized signature.
                                                the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                       We must receive comments by May 8,                  (i) Related Information
                                                General requirements.’’ Under that                      2015.                                                    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                section, Congress charges the FAA with                  (b) Affected ADs                                      Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
                                                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                                                    Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–22, dated
                                                                                                            None.                                             July 16, 2014, for related information. This
                                                air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                for practices, methods, and procedures                  (c) Applicability                                     MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
                                                the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                         Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                                                                          This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model           searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation                 DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes,                  2015–0494.
                                                is within the scope of that authority                   certificated in any category, serial numbers             (2) For service information identified in
                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition                4001 and 4003 through 4453 inclusive.                 this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
                                                that is likely to exist or develop on                   (d) Subject                                           Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
                                                products identified in this rulemaking                                                                        Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
                                                                                                          Air Transport Association (ATA) of                  telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
                                                action.                                                 America Code 27, Flight Controls.                     email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
                                                Regulatory Findings                                     (e) Reason                                            Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You
                                                  We determined that this proposed AD                                                                         may view this service information at the
                                                                                                           This AD was prompted by reports of
                                                would not have federalism implications                                                                        FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
                                                                                                        inadvertent deployment of a single outboard
                                                under Executive Order 13132. This                                                                             Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                                                                        spoiler during flight. We are issuing this AD
                                                                                                                                                              information on the availability of this
                                                proposed AD would not have a                            to prevent leakage of the piston head seal and
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                                                                                                                                                              material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                substantial direct effect on the States, on             piston rod seals of the outboard spoiler
                                                the relationship between the national                   power control units (PCUs), which could                 Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
                                                Government and the States, or on the                    result in inadvertent spoiler deployment and          12, 2015.
                                                                                                        reduced controllability of the airplane.              Jeffrey E. Duven,
                                                distribution of power and
                                                responsibilities among the various                      (f) Compliance                                        Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                levels of government.                                                                                         Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                           Comply with this AD within the
                                                  For the reasons discussed above, I                    compliance times specified, unless already            [FR Doc. 2015–06579 Filed 3–23–15; 8:45 am]
                                                certify this proposed regulation:                       done.                                                 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P




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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 8, 2015.
ContactCesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531.
FR Citation80 FR 15521 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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