80 FR 43938 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-17937 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 43938-43940] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-17937] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0088; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-179-AD; Amendment 39-18217; AD 2015-15-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. This AD was prompted by testing of the spoiler electronic control unit (SECU) software for an upgrade, which revealed a timing error between the command and monitor channels. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate repetitive operational tests of the aileron disconnect system, and corrective action if necessary. This AD also requires modification and reidentification of the SECU, which would terminate the repetitive operational tests. We are issuing this AD to prevent a timing error in the SECU software, which, in combination with failure of the roll disconnect switch, could result in complete loss of spoiler functionality and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective August 28, 2015. [[Page 43939]] The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 28, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0088 or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. 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 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0088. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Service Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 18, 2015 (80 FR 8564). Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2014-24, dated August 5, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. The MCAI states: During testing of the software for an upgrade of the spoiler electronic control unit (SECU), a timing error between the Command and Monitor channels was found in the SECU software. This timing error, if not corrected, in combination with the failure of the roll disconnect switch, may lead to a complete loss of spoiler functionality and result in a reduction or complete loss of aeroplane roll control. This [Canadian] AD mandates the SECU software modification to correct the timing error and to change the inspection interval for a maintenance task based on System Functional Hazard Analysis [by revising the inspection or maintenance program]. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0088-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 8564, February 18, 2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, with minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8564, February 18, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8564, February 18, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 100-27-16, dated October 31, 2013. The service information describes procedures for modification and reidentification of the SECU. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 107 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it takes up to 6 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be up to $54,570, or up to $510 per product. We have received no definitive data on the parts cost for doing the modification in this AD. 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD: 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0088; 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 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, [[Page 43940]] the FAA amends 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): AD 2015-15-08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18217. Docket No. FAA- 2015-0088; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-179-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective August 28, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes, equipped with a spoiler electronic control unit (SECU) having part number (P/N) C47330-006, C47330-007, or C47330-008; certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by testing of the spoiler electronic control unit (SECU) software for an upgrade, which revealed a timing error between the command and monitor channels. We are issuing this AD to prevent a timing error in the SECU software, which, in combination with failure of the roll disconnect switch, could result in complete loss of spoiler functionality and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 600 flight hours since the most recent operational test of the aileron disconnect system for spoiler functionality as of the effective date of this AD, or within 400 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate repetitive operational tests of the aileron disconnect system for spoiler functionality, and all applicable corrective actions, using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance on operational tests of the aileron disconnect system can be found in the Bombardier Inc., BD-100-1A10 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Manual. (h) Modification of the SECU Within 1,600 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Modify and re-identify the SECU, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-27-16, dated October 31, 2013. Doing the actions required by this paragraph terminates the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an SECU, P/N C47330-006, C47330-007, or C47330-008, on any airplane. (j) 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 TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (k) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-24, dated August 5, 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 it in Docket No. FAA-2015-0088-0002. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-27-16, dated October 31, 2013. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 15, 2015. Suzanne Masterson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-17937 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 newly manufactured stop plate made of baesystems.com; Internet http://
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Accomplishment Instructions of BAE RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
safety, Incorporation by reference, Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection (4) You may view this service information
Safety. Service Bulletin J41–27–068, dated January at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
21, 2014. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Adoption of the Amendment
information on the availability of this
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
Accordingly, under the authority material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
delegated to me by the Administrator, The following provisions also apply to this (5) You may view this service information
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as AD: that is incorporated by reference at the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance National Archives and Records
follows: (AMOCs): The Manager, International Administration (NARA). For information on
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane the availability of this material at NARA, call
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
DIRECTIVES 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. locations.html.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
continues to read as follows: request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 15,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Flight Standards District Office, as 2015.
appropriate. If sending information directly Suzanne Masterson,
§ 39.13 [Amended] to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
the following new airworthiness International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
[FR Doc. 2015–17933 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am]
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
directive (AD): Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
2015–15–09 BAE Systems (Operations) telephone: 425–227–1175; fax: 425–227–
Limited: Amendment 39–18218. Docket 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
No. FAA–2015–2957; Directorate ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Identifier 2015–NM–089–AD. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or Federal Aviation Administration
(a) Effective Date lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
This AD becomes effective August 10, the local flight standards district office/ 14 CFR Part 39
2015. certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference [Docket No. FAA–2015–0088; Directorate
(b) Affected ADs this AD. Identifier 2014–NM–179–AD; Amendment
None. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 39–18217; AD 2015–15–08]
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(c) Applicability
actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64
This AD applies to BAE Systems be accomplished using a method approved
(Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
certificated in any category, all serial 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Inc. Airplanes
numbers. the European Aviation Safety Agency
(d) Subject (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Limited’s EASA Design Organization Administration (FAA), Department of
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Transportation (DOT).
America Code 27, Flight controls. the approval must include the DOA-
ACTION: Final rule.
(e) Reason authorized signature.
This AD was prompted by a report that the (i) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
pitch trim jammed in the fully down position Refer to Mandatory Continuing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
due to incorrectly adjusted travel stops of the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–100–1A10
pitch trim servo motor, causing parts of the 2015–0099, dated June 3, 2015, for related (Challenger 300) airplanes. This AD was
stop plates to break off and allowing the information. You may examine the MCAI on prompted by testing of the spoiler
servo motor to force contact of the swaged the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by electronic control unit (SECU) software
stop on the trim cable with the stop plates. searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– for an upgrade, which revealed a timing
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 2015–2957.
broken stop arms of the stop plates, which
error between the command and
could lead to the pitch trim jamming, loss of (j) Material Incorporated by Reference monitor channels. This AD requires
control of the elevator trim, and possible (1) The Director of the Federal Register revising the maintenance or inspection
reduced control of the airplane. approved the incorporation by reference program to incorporate repetitive
(IBR) of the service information listed in this operational tests of the aileron
(f) Compliance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR disconnect system, and corrective action
Comply with this AD within the part 51. if necessary. This AD also requires
compliance times specified, unless already (2) You must use this service information modification and reidentification of the
done. as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. SECU, which would terminate the
(g) One-Time Inspection (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited repetitive operational tests. We are
Within 30 days after the effective date of Inspection Service Bulletin J41–27–068, issuing this AD to prevent a timing error
this AD: Do a one-time detailed inspection dated January 21, 2014. in the SECU software, which, in
for damage of the stop arms of the stop (ii) Reserved. combination with failure of the roll
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plates, and an adjustment of the electric trim (3) For service information identified in disconnect switch, could result in
limit switches, in accordance with the this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) complete loss of spoiler functionality
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Limited, Customer Information Department, and consequent reduced controllability
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
Service Bulletin J41–27–068, dated January KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; of the airplane.
21, 2014. If any damage is found, before telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 DATES: This AD becomes effective
further flight, replace the stop plate with a 675704; email: RApublications@ August 28, 2015.
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The Director of the Federal Register result in a reduction or complete loss of the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
approved the incorporation by reference aeroplane roll control. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
of a certain publication listed in this AD This [Canadian] AD mandates the SECU detail the scope of the Agency’s
software modification to correct the timing
as of August 28, 2015. authority.
error and to change the inspection interval
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD for a maintenance task based on System We are issuing this rulemaking under
docket on the Internet at http:// Functional Hazard Analysis [by revising the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
www.regulations.gov/ inspection or maintenance program]. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0088 or in You may examine the MCAI in the General requirements.’’ Under that
person at the Docket Management AD docket on the Internet at http:// section, Congress charges the FAA with
Facility, U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail; promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– D=FAA-2015-0088-0002. air commerce by prescribing regulations
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room for practices, methods, and procedures
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Comments the Administrator finds necessary for
Washington, DC. We gave the public the opportunity to safety in air commerce. This regulation
For service information identified in participate in developing this AD. We is within the scope of that authority
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 received no comments on the NPRM (80 because it addresses an unsafe condition
Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec FR 8564, February 18, 2015) or on the that is likely to exist or develop on
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855– determination of the cost to the public. products identified in this rulemaking
5000; fax 514–855–7401; email thd.crj@ action.
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Conclusion
Regulatory Findings
www.bombardier.com. You may view We reviewed the relevant data and
this referenced service information at determined that air safety and the We determined that this AD will not
the FAA, Transport Airplane public interest require adopting this AD have federalism implications under
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., as proposed, with minor editorial Executive Order 13132. This AD will
Renton, WA. For information on the changes. We have determined that these not have a substantial direct effect on
availability of this material at the FAA, minor changes: the States, on the relationship between
call 425–227–1221. It is also available • Are consistent with the intent that the national government and the States,
on the Internet at http:// was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8564, or on the distribution of power and
www.regulations.gov by searching for February 18, 2015) for correcting the responsibilities among the various
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– unsafe condition; and levels of government.
0088. • Do not add any additional burden For the reasons discussed above, I
upon the public than was already certify that this AD:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8564,
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
February 18, 2015). action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Avionics and Service Branch, ANE–172,
FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Related Service Information Under 1 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, CFR Part 51 DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service
228–7301; fax 516–794–5531. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Bulletin 100–27–16, dated October 31,
Alaska; and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2013. The service information describes
procedures for modification and 4. Will not have a significant
Discussion economic impact, positive or negative,
reidentification of the SECU. This
We issued a notice of proposed service information is reasonably on a substantial number of small entities
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR available because the interested parties under the criteria of the Regulatory
part 39 by adding an AD that would have access to it through their normal Flexibility Act.
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model course of business or by the means Examining the AD Docket
BD–100–1A10 (Challenger 300) identified in the ADDRESSES section of
airplanes. The NPRM published in the this AD. You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Register on February 18, 2015 the Internet at http://www.regulations.
(80 FR 8564). Costs of Compliance gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0088;
Transport Canada Civil Aviation We estimate that this AD affects 107 or in person at the Docket Management
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority airplanes of U.S. registry. Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
for Canada, has issued Canadian We also estimate that it takes up to 6 Monday through Friday, except Federal
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–24, work-hours per product to comply with holidays. The AD docket contains this
dated August 5, 2014 (referred to after the basic requirements of this AD. The AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
this as the Mandatory Continuing average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. comments received, and other
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Based on these figures, we estimate the information. The street address for the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be Docket Operations office (telephone
on certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD– up to $54,570, or up to $510 per 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
100–1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. product. section.
The MCAI states: We have received no definitive data List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
on the parts cost for doing the
During testing of the software for an
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modification in this AD. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
upgrade of the spoiler electronic control unit
safety, Incorporation by reference,
(SECU), a timing error between the Command Authority for This Rulemaking
and Monitor channels was found in the Safety.
SECU software. This timing error, if not Title 49 of the United States Code
Adoption of the Amendment
corrected, in combination with the failure of specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
the roll disconnect switch, may lead to a rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority
complete loss of spoiler functionality and section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator,
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (h) Modification of the SECU 855–7401; email thd.crj@
follows: Within 1,600 flight hours or 48 months aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
after the effective date of this AD, whichever www.bombardier.com.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS occurs first: Modify and re-identify the (4) You may view this service information
DIRECTIVES SECU, in accordance with the at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Service Bulletin 100–27–16, dated October information on the availability of this
continues to read as follows: 31, 2013. Doing the actions required by this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
paragraph terminates the actions required by (5) You may view this service information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraph (g) of this AD. that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
§ 39.13 [Amended] (i) Parts Installation Prohibition Administration (NARA). For information on
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding As of the effective date of this AD, no the availability of this material at NARA, call
the following new airworthiness person may install an SECU, P/N C47330– 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
directive (AD): 006, C47330–007, or C47330–008, on any www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
airplane. locations.html.
AD 2015–15–08 Bombardier, Inc.:
Amendment 39–18217. Docket No. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 15,
FAA–2015–0088; Directorate Identifier 2015.
The following provisions also apply to this
2014–NM–179–AD. Suzanne Masterson,
AD:
(a) Effective Date (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
This AD becomes effective August 28,
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, [FR Doc. 2015–17937 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am]
2015.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(b) Affected ADs AD, if requested using the procedures found
None. in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(c) Applicability inspector or local Flight Standards District
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model Office, as appropriate. If sending information Federal Aviation Administration
BD–100–1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes, directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
equipped with a spoiler electronic control Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart 14 CFR Part 39
unit (SECU) having part number (P/N)
C47330–006, C47330–007, or C47330–008; Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; [Docket No. FAA–2014–1052; Directorate
certificated in any category. telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Identifier 2014–NM–140–AD; Amendment
Before using any approved AMOC, notify 39–18210; AD 2015–15–01]
(d) Subject your appropriate principal inspector, or
Air Transport Association (ATA) of lacking a principal inspector, the manager of RIN 2120–AA64
America Code 27, Flight Controls. the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
(e) Reason approval letter must specifically reference Company Airplanes
This AD was prompted by testing of the this AD.
spoiler electronic control unit (SECU) (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any AGENCY: Federal Aviation
software for an upgrade, which revealed a requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Administration (FAA), DOT.
timing error between the command and actions from a manufacturer, the action must ACTION: Final rule.
monitor channels. We are issuing this AD to be accomplished using a method approved
prevent a timing error in the SECU software, by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, SUMMARY: We are superseding
which, in combination with failure of the roll FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004–13–
disconnect switch, could result in complete DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval 02, which applied to certain The Boeing
loss of spoiler functionality and consequent must include the DAO-authorized signature. Company Model 747–100, –200B, and
reduced controllability of the airplane.
(k) Related Information –200F series airplanes. AD 2004–13–02
(f) Compliance required repetitive inspections to find
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Comply with this AD within the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian discrepancies in the upper and lower
compliance times specified, unless already Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–24, dated skins of the fuselage lap joints, and
done. August 5, 2014, for related information. This repair if necessary. This new AD adds
(g) Revision of the Maintenance or MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the post-repair inspections for cracking and
Inspection Program Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by corrosion, and repair if necessary;
searching for and locating it in Docket No. structural modification at the lap joints;
Within 600 flight hours since the most FAA–2015–0088–0002.
recent operational test of the aileron and post-modification inspections for
disconnect system for spoiler functionality as (l) Material Incorporated by Reference cracking and corrosion, and repair if
of the effective date of this AD, or within 400 (1) The Director of the Federal Register necessary. This AD was prompted by an
flight hours after the effective date of this AD, approved the incorporation by reference evaluation by the design approval
whichever occurs first: Revise the (IBR) of the service information listed in this holder (DAH) that indicates the
maintenance or inspection program, as paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR longitudinal lap joints are subject to
applicable, to incorporate repetitive part 51. widespread fatigue damage (WFD). The
operational tests of the aileron disconnect (2) You must use this service information actions mandated by this AD are
system for spoiler functionality, and all as applicable to do the actions required by necessary to reach the limit of validity
applicable corrective actions, using a method this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (LOV). We are issuing this AD to detect
rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES
approved by the Manager, New York ACO, (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100–27–16,
ANE–170, FAA. and correct fatigue cracking in the upper
dated October 31, 2013.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: (ii) Reserved. and lower skins of the fuselage lap
Guidance on operational tests of the aileron (3) For service information identified in joints, which could result in sudden
disconnect system can be found in the this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- fracture and failure of a lap joint and
Bombardier Inc., BD–100–1A10 Time Limits/ Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, rapid in-flight decompression of the
Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Manual. Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– airplane fuselage.
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective August 28, 2015. | |
| Contact | Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Service Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 43938 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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