80 FR 15528 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 56 (March 24, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 56 (March 24, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-06563 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 24, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 15528-15530] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-06563] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0492; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-232-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod. This proposed AD would require replacement of left and right fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system. We are proposing this AD to prevent a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod, which could lead to un-commanded elevator movement of the associated control surface, a large difference between the position of the left and the right elevator control surface, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. 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., 400 C[ocirc]te Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; 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- 0492; 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 (ACO), 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-2015-0492; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-232-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 [[Page 15529]] 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- 2014-44, dated December 9, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600- 2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states: During an engineering review of the Elevator Control system, it was discovered that a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod could lead to uncommanded elevator movement of the associated control surface. This uncommanded movement may cause a large difference between the position of the left and the right elevator control surface resulting in reduced controllability of the aeroplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the existing elevator lever assemblies and control rods with newly designed ones, which will prevent a disconnect between the components of the elevator control system should a failure occur. 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- 0492. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 670BA-17-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. This service information describes procedures for replacing the elevator lever assemblies and control rods. 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. 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 these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 400 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 14 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 $6,712 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $3,160,800, or $7,902 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 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-0492; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-232-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by May 8, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial number (S/N) 10002 through 10337 inclusive. (ii) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/N 15001 through 15298 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod. We are issuing this AD to prevent a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod, which could lead to un-commanded elevator movement of the associated control surface, a large difference between the position of the left and the right elevator control surface, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of Elevator Lever Assemblies and Control Rods Within 9,200 flight hours or 5 years, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD: Replace the left and right fixed [[Page 15530]] control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system with newly designed control rods and lever assemblies, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier, Inc. Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, dated December 12, 2013; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27- 062, Revision A, dated April 1, 2014. (i) 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-44, dated December 9, 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-2015-0492. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; 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. [FR Doc. 2015-06563 Filed 3-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) Inspection, Modification, and Corrective WA. For information on the availability of • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Action this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Transportation, Docket Operations,
At the later of the times specified in Issued in Renton, Washington, on March M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: 12, 2015. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Remove the chordwise fastener rows of the Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
upper and lower wing planks at the Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
attachments to the MLG ribs at wing-station
(WS) 167 and WS 209; do a bolt hole eddy Aircraft Certification Service. Friday, except Federal holidays.
current (BHEC) inspection to detect cracking [FR Doc. 2015–06576 Filed 3–23–15; 8:45 am]
For service information identified in
of the fastener rows; and replace the original this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
fasteners with new, first oversize fasteners; in Inc., 400 Côte Vertu Road West, Dorval,
accordance with the Accomplishment Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone
Instructions of Lockheed Martin Electra 88 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email
Service Bulletin 721, dated April 30, 2014. If
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
any cracking is found during any inspection http://www.bombardier.com. You may
required by this paragraph: Before further
Federal Aviation Administration
flight, repair the cracking, in accordance with
view this referenced service information
the Accomplishment Instructions of 14 CFR Part 39 at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Lockheed Martin Electra 88 Service Bulletin Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
721, dated April 30, 2014. [Docket No. FAA–2015–0492; Directorate Renton, WA. For information on the
(1) At the applicable time specified in table Identifier 2014–NM–232–AD] availability of this material at the FAA,
1 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of call 425–227–1221.
Lockheed Martin Electra 88 Service Bulletin RIN 2120–AA64
721, dated April 30, 2014. Where table 1 of Examining the AD Docket
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Lockheed Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on
Martin Electra 88 Service Bulletin 721, dated
the Internet at http://
April 30, 2014, specifies ‘‘Flt. Hrs,’’ this AD
specifies ‘‘total flight hours.’’
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
after the effective date of this AD, whichever ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 0492; or in person at the Docket
occurs first. (NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(h) No Reporting
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Although Lockheed Martin Electra 88 airworthiness directive (AD) for certain contains this proposed AD, the
Service Bulletin 721, dated April 30, 2014, Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 regulatory evaluation, any comments
specifies to submit certain information to the
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), received, and other information. The
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement. CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), street address for the Docket Operations
and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance 900) airplanes. This proposed AD was the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
(AMOCs) prompted by reports of a disconnect be available in the AD docket shortly
(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has between the elevator lever and control after receipt.
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, rod. This proposed AD would require FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
if requested using the procedures found in 14 replacement of left and right fixed
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
control rods and lever assemblies of the Airframe and Mechanical Systems
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as elevator control system. We are Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
appropriate. If sending information directly proposing this AD to prevent a Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the disconnect between the elevator lever Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
attention of the person identified in and control rod, which could lead to un- NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. commanded elevator movement of the 516–794–5531.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, associated control surface, a large
notify your appropriate principal inspector, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
difference between the position of the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager left and the right elevator control Comments Invited
of the local flight standards district office/
surface, and consequent reduced We invite you to send any written
certificate holding district office.
controllability of the airplane and relevant data, views, or arguments about
(j) Related Information degradation of the structural integrity of this proposed AD. Send your comments
(1) For more information about this AD, the horizontal stabilizer. to an address listed under the
Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe DATES: We must receive comments on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 this proposed AD by May 8, 2015.
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; FAA–2015–0492; Directorate Identifier
phone: 404–474–5554; fax: 404–474–5605; ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2014–NM–232–AD’’ at the beginning of
email: carl.w.gray@faa.gov. using the procedures found in 14 CFR your comments. We specifically invite
(2) For service information identified in 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory,
this AD, contact Lockheed Martin methods: economic, environmental, and energy
Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
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Company, Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
Zone 0252, Column P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
Marietta, GA 30063; telephone 770–494–
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
5444; fax 770–494–5445; email
ams.portal@lmco.com; Internet http:// • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/ Transportation, Docket Operations, receive, without change, to http://
TechPubs.html. You may view this service M–30, West Building Ground Floor, www.regulations.gov, including any
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey personal information you provide. We
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
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substantive verbal contact we receive information and determined an unsafe List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
about this proposed AD. condition exists and is likely to exist or Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
develop on other products of these same safety, Incorporation by reference,
Discussion
type designs. Safety.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority Costs of Compliance The Proposed Amendment
for Canada, has issued Canadian We estimate that this proposed AD Accordingly, under the authority
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–44, affects 400 airplanes of U.S. registry. delegated to me by the Administrator,
dated December 9, 2014 (referred to We also estimate that it would take the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
after this as the Mandatory Continuing about 14 work-hours per product to 39 as follows:
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the comply with the basic requirements of
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition this proposed AD. The average labor PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– rate is $85 per work-hour. Required DIRECTIVES
600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, parts would cost about $6,712 per
& 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet product. Based on these figures, we ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Series 705), and CL–600–2D24 (Regional estimate the cost of this proposed AD on continues to read as follows:
Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI U.S. operators to be $3,160,800, or AUTHORITY: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
states: $7,902 per product.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
During an engineering review of the Authority for This Rulemaking
Elevator Control system, it was discovered ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
that a disconnect between the elevator lever Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
and control rod could lead to uncommanded specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
elevator movement of the associated control rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015–
surface. This uncommanded movement may section 106, describes the authority of 0492; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
cause a large difference between the position the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 232–AD.
of the left and the right elevator control Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
surface resulting in reduced controllability of (a) Comments Due Date
detail the scope of the Agency’s
the aeroplane and degradation of the We must receive comments by May 8,
structural integrity of the horizontal authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2015.
stabilizer.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
replacement of the existing elevator lever Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
assemblies and control rods with newly General requirements.’’ Under that
designed ones, which will prevent a section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
disconnect between the components of the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (1) This AD applies to the airplanes,
elevator control system should a failure air commerce by prescribing regulations certificated in any category, identified in
occur. for practices, methods, and procedures paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this AD.
You may examine the MCAI in the the Administrator finds necessary for (i) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
AD docket on the Internet at http:// safety in air commerce. This regulation airplanes, serial number (S/N) 10002 through
www.regulations.gov by searching for is within the scope of that authority 10337 inclusive.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– because it addresses an unsafe condition (ii) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D15
0492. that is likely to exist or develop on (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL–600–2D24
products identified in this rulemaking (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/N 15001
Related Service Information Under 1 through 15298 inclusive.
action.
CFR Part 51
Regulatory Findings (d) Subject
Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service
Bulletin 670BA–17–062, Revision B, We determined that this proposed AD Air Transport Association (ATA) of
dated October 10, 2014. This service America Code 27, Flight controls.
would not have federalism implications
information describes procedures for under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason
replacing the elevator lever assemblies proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by reports of a
and control rods. The actions described substantial direct effect on the States, on disconnect between the elevator lever and
in this service information are intended the relationship between the national control rod. We are issuing this AD to
to correct the unsafe condition Government and the States, or on the prevent a disconnect between the elevator
identified in the MCAI. This service distribution of power and lever and control rod, which could lead to
information is reasonably available; see responsibilities among the various un-commanded elevator movement of the
ADDRESSES for ways to access this
associated control surface, a large difference
levels of government.
between the position of the left and the right
service information. For the reasons discussed above, I elevator control surface, and consequent
certify this proposed regulation: reduced controllability of the airplane and
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory degradation of the structural integrity of the
of This Proposed AD
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; horizontal stabilizer.
This product has been approved by 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
the aviation authority of another DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (f) Compliance
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country, and is approved for operation (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Comply with this AD within the
in the United States. Pursuant to our 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in compliance times specified, unless already
bilateral agreement with the State of Alaska; and done.
Design Authority, we have been notified 4. Will not have a significant (g) Replacement of Elevator Lever
of the unsafe condition described in the economic impact, positive or negative, Assemblies and Control Rods
MCAI and service information on a substantial number of small entities Within 9,200 flight hours or 5 years,
referenced above. We are proposing this under the criteria of the Regulatory whichever occurs first, after the effective date
AD because we evaluated all pertinent Flexibility Act. of this AD: Replace the left and right fixed
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control rods and lever assemblies of the Issued in Renton, Washington, on March Examining the AD Docket
elevator control system with newly designed 12, 2015.
You may examine the AD docket on
control rods and lever assemblies, in Jeffrey E. Duven,
accordance with the Accomplishment
the Internet at http://
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, www.regulations.gov or in person at the
Instructions of Bombardier, Inc. Service Aircraft Certification Service.
Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision B, dated Docket Operations Office between 9
[FR Doc. 2015–06563 Filed 3–23–15; 8:45 am] a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
October 10, 2014.
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(h) Credit for Previous Actions docket contains this proposed AD, the
This paragraph provides credit for actions European Aviation Safety Agency
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (EASA) AD, the economic evaluation,
actions were performed before the effective any comments received, and other
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Federal Aviation Administration
information. The street address for the
Bulletin 670BA–27–062, dated December 12, Docket Operations Office (telephone
2013; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA– 14 CFR Part 39
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
27–062, Revision A, dated April 1, 2014. section. Comments will be available in
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0669; Directorate
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2013–SW–038–AD] the AD docket shortly after receipt.
For service information identified in
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: RIN 2120–AA64 this proposed AD, contact Airbus
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive,
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland (972) 641–3775; or at http://
AD, if requested using the procedures found GmbH) Helicopters www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR You may review the referenced service
39.19, send your request to your principal AGENCY: Federal Aviation information at the FAA, Office of the
inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (FAA), DOT. Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
Office, as appropriate. If sending information ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: (NPRM). Worth, Texas 76137. It is also available
Program Manager, Continuing Operational on the Internet at http://
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new www.regulations.gov by searching for
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) 0669.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify (previously Eurocopter Deutschland
your appropriate principal inspector, or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
GmbH) Model MBB–BK 117 A–1, A–3,
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of A–4, B–1, B–2, C–1, and C–2 James Blyn, Aviation Safety Engineer,
the local flight standards district office/ helicopters. This proposed AD would Regulations and Policy Group,
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
require an initial and recurring Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
approval letter must specifically reference
inspection of the N2 control arm and, Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
this AD. 76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any depending on the outcome of the
inspection, repairing or replacing the N2 james.blyn@faa.gov.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
actions from a manufacturer, the action must control arm. This proposed AD is
be accomplished using a method approved prompted by a report of a heavily Comments Invited
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, corroded and broken N2 control arm.
We invite you to participate in this
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation The proposed actions are intended to
rulemaking by submitting written
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design detect corrosion, a crack, or a scratch in
comments, data, or views. We also
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the N2 control arm, which could lead to
the DAO, the approval must include the
invite comments relating to the
failure of the N2 control arm, a drop in
DAO-authorized signature. economic, environmental, energy, or
rotor speed, and subsequent loss of
federalism impacts that might result
(j) Related Information control of the helicopter.
from adopting the proposals in this
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing DATES: We must receive comments on document. The most helpful comments
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian this proposed AD by May 26, 2015. reference a specific portion of the
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–44, dated ADDRESSES: You may send comments by proposal, explain the reason for any
December 9, 2014, for related information. any of the following methods: recommended change, and include
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to supporting data. To ensure the docket
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the does not contain duplicate comments,
by searching for and locating Docket No. online instructions for sending your commenters should send only one copy
FAA–2015–0492. comments electronically. of written comments, or if comments are
(2) For service information identified in • Fax: 202–493–2251. filed electronically, commenters should
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S. submit only one time.
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
Department of Transportation, Docket We will file in the docket all
TKELLEY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
Operations, M–30, West Building comments that we receive, as well as a
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 report summarizing each substantive
www.bombardier.com. You may view this New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, public contact with FAA personnel
service information at the FAA, Transport DC 20590–0001. concerning this proposed rulemaking.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the Before acting on this proposal, we will
Renton, WA. For information on the ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 consider all comments we receive on or
availability of this material at the FAA, call p.m., Monday through Friday, except before the closing date for comments.
425–227–1221. Federal holidays. We will consider comments filed after
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 8, 2015. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 15528 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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