80_FR_50717 80 FR 50556 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

80 FR 50556 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 161 (August 20, 2015)

Page Range50556-50558
FR Document2015-20366

We are adopting 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 AD was prompted by reports of a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod. This AD requires replacement of left and right fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system. 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 surfaces, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0492; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-232-AD; 
Amendment 39-18237; AD 2015-17-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting 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 AD was prompted by reports of a 
disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod. This AD requires 
replacement of left and right fixed control rods and lever assemblies 
of the elevator control system. 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 surfaces, and consequent reduced controllability of 
the airplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the 
horizontal stabilizer.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 24, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 
24, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0492; 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-2015-0492.

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:

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 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 NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 24, 2015 
(80 FR 15528).
    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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0492-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The

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following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80 FR 15528, 
March 24, 2015), and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Include Latest Revision of the Service Information in This 
AD

    SkyWest Airlines and Mesa Airlines Inc. requested that we include 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated February 
13, 2015, in paragraph (g) of this AD. Both commenters also requested 
that we revise paragraph (h) of this AD to include credit for actions 
performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. SkyWest 
Airlines indicated that Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, 
Revision C, dated February 13, 2015, includes changes to some steps and 
addition of others that deal with the rigging pins P2 and P3. SkyWest 
Airlines pointed out that Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, 
Revision C, dated February 13, 2015, also makes a change to Sheet 1 of 
1 of Figure 4, which consists of adding part numbers to the item 
descriptions.
    We agree with the request to include Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015, in paragraph (g) of 
this AD and revise paragraph (h) of this AD to include credit for 
actions performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. 
Although some steps have changed, the procedures remain the same in 
both revisions of the service information. We have revised paragraphs 
(g) and (h) of this AD accordingly.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 15528, March 24, 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 15528, March 24, 2015).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision 
C, dated February 13, 2015. The service information describes 
procedures for replacing the elevator lever assemblies and control 
rods. 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 400 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 14 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $6,712 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 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 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-2015-0492; 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 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, 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2015-17-04 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18237. Docket No. FAA-
2015-0492; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-232-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective September 24, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, 
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 
701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 10002 through 10337 
inclusive.
    (2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) 
and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/Ns 15001 
through 15298 inclusive.

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(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 surfaces, 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 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 
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015.

(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; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, 
Revision A, dated April 1, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-27-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. This service 
information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0492-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.

(k) 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 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated 
February 13, 2015.
    (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 August 10, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-20366 Filed 8-19-15; 8:45 am]
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50556 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 161 / Thursday, August 20, 2015 / Rules and Regulations (j) Subject DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION availability of this material at the FAA, Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) call 425–227–1221. It is also available Code: 6400 Tail Rotor. Federal Aviation Administration on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for (k) Material Incorporated by Reference 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– (1) The Director of the Federal Register 0492. [Docket No. FAA–2015–0492; Directorate approved the incorporation by reference Identifier 2014–NM–232–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (IBR) of the service information listed in this 39–18237; AD 2015–17–04] Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR RIN 2120–AA64 Airframe and Mechanical Systems part 51. (2) You must use this service information Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York as applicable to do the actions required by Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Inc. Airplanes Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, (3) The following service information was NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318; AGENCY: Federal Aviation fax: 516–794–5531. approved for IBR on October 25, 2013 (78 FR Administration (FAA), Department of 63853, October 25, 2013). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Transportation (DOT). (i) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Discussion ACTION: Final rule. Bulletin No. 05.00.74, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2013. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new We issued a notice of proposed (ii) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service airworthiness directive (AD) for certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Bulletin No. 05.00.65, Revision 1, dated June Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 part 39 by adding an AD that would 25, 2013. (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model Note 1 to paragraph (k)(3) of this AD: CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 701, & 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet No. 05.00.74 and No. 05.00.65, both Revision 900) airplanes. This AD was prompted Series 705), and CL–600–2D24 (Regional 1, and both dated June 25, 2013, are co- by reports of a disconnect between the Jet Series 900) airplanes. The NPRM published as one document along with elevator lever and control rod. This AD published in the Federal Register on Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service Bulletin requires replacement of left and right March 24, 2015 (80 FR 15528). No. 05.00.49 and No. 05.00.44, both Revision fixed control rods and lever assemblies Transport Canada Civil Aviation 1, and both dated June 25, 2013, which are of the elevator control system. We are (TCCA), which is the aviation authority not incorporated by reference in this AD. issuing this AD to prevent a disconnect for Canada, has issued Canadian (4) For Eurocopter service information between the elevator lever and control Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–44, identified in this AD, contact Airbus rod, which could lead to un- dated December 9, 2014 (referred to Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, commanded elevator movement of the after this as the Mandatory Continuing Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) associated control surface, a large Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– difference between the position of the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 3775; or at http:// left and the right elevator control for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. surfaces, and consequent reduced 600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, (5) You may view this service information controllability of the airplane and & 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, degradation of the structural integrity of Series 705), and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, the horizontal stabilizer. Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. For states: DATES: This AD becomes effective information on the availability of this During an engineering review of the September 24, 2015. material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. Elevator Control system, it was discovered The Director of the Federal Register (6) You may view this service information that a disconnect between the elevator lever approved the incorporation by reference and control rod could lead to uncommanded that is incorporated by reference at the of a certain publication listed in this AD elevator movement of the associated control National Archives and Records as of September 24, 2015. surface. This uncommanded movement may Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD cause a large difference between the position docket on the Internet at http:// of the left and the right elevator control (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov/ surface resulting in reduced controllability of www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- the aeroplane and degradation of the locations.html. #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0492; or in structural integrity of the horizontal person at the Docket Management stabilizer. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 6, Facility, U.S. Department of This [Canadian] AD mandates the 2015. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– replacement of the existing elevator lever Larry M. Kelly, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room assemblies and control rods with newly Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., designed ones, which will prevent a Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC. disconnect between the components of the [FR Doc. 2015–20510 Filed 8–19–15; 8:45 am] For service information identified in elevator control system should a failure this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 occur. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Côte Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec You may examine the MCAI in the H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone: 514–855– AD docket on the Internet at http:// 5000; fax: 514–855–7401; email: rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES www.regulations.gov/ thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0492- http://www.bombardier.com. You may 0002. view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Comments Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., We gave the public the opportunity to Renton, WA. For information on the participate in developing this AD. The VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:15 Aug 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20AUR1.SGM 20AUR1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 161 / Thursday, August 20, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 50557 following presents the comments Related Service Information Under 1 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in received on the NPRM (80 FR 15528, CFR Part 51 Alaska; and March 24, 2015), and the FAA’s Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service 4. Will not have a significant response to each comment. Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision C, economic impact, positive or negative, Request To Include Latest Revision of dated February 13, 2015. The service on a substantial number of small entities the Service Information in This AD information describes procedures for under the criteria of the Regulatory replacing the elevator lever assemblies Flexibility Act. SkyWest Airlines and Mesa Airlines and control rods. This service information is reasonably available Examining the AD Docket Inc. requested that we include Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– because the interested parties have You may examine the AD docket on 062, Revision C, dated February 13, access to it through their normal course the Internet at http:// 2015, in paragraph (g) of this AD. Both of business or by the means identified www.regulations.gov/ commenters also requested that we in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0492; or in revise paragraph (h) of this AD to Costs of Compliance person at the Docket Management include credit for actions performed Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., We estimate that this AD affects 400 before the effective date of this AD using Monday through Friday, except Federal airplanes of U.S. registry. Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– We also estimate that it will take holidays. The AD docket contains this 062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. about 14 work-hours per product to AD, the regulatory evaluation, any SkyWest Airlines indicated that comply with the basic requirements of comments received, and other Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– this AD. The average labor rate is $85 information. The street address for the 062, Revision C, dated February 13, per work-hour. Required parts will cost Docket Operations office (telephone: 2015, includes changes to some steps about $6,712 per product. Based on 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES and addition of others that deal with the these figures, we estimate the cost of section. rigging pins P2 and P3. SkyWest this AD on U.S. operators to be List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Airlines pointed out that Bombardier $3,160,800, or $7,902 per product. Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015, also makes a change to Sheet 1 of 1 of Title 49 of the United States Code Safety. Figure 4, which consists of adding part specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Adoption of the Amendment numbers to the item descriptions. section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority We agree with the request to include the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– delegated to me by the Administrator, Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 062, Revision C, dated February 13, detail the scope of the Agency’s 2015, in paragraph (g) of this AD and follows: authority. revise paragraph (h) of this AD to We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS include credit for actions performed the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES before the effective date of this AD using Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows: Although some steps have changed, the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in procedures remain the same in both air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. revisions of the service information. We for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended] have revised paragraphs (g) and (h) of the Administrator finds necessary for this AD accordingly. safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding is within the scope of that authority the following new airworthiness Conclusion because it addresses an unsafe condition directive (AD): We reviewed the relevant data, that is likely to exist or develop on 2015–17–04 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment considered the comments received, and products identified in this rulemaking 39–18237. Docket No. FAA–2015–0492; action. Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–232–AD. determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date with the changes described previously We determined that this AD will not This AD becomes effective September 24, and minor editorial changes. We have have federalism implications under 2015. determined that these minor changes: Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs • Are consistent with the intent that not have a substantial direct effect on None. was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR the States, on the relationship between (c) Applicability 15528, March 24, 2015) for correcting the national government and the States, the unsafe condition; and or on the distribution of power and This AD applies to the airplanes, responsibilities among the various certificated in any category, identified in • Do not add any additional burden paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. upon the public than was already levels of government. (1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 15528, For the reasons discussed above, I (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) March 24, 2015). certify that this AD: airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 10002 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory through 10337 inclusive. We also determined that these action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D15 changes will not increase the economic 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL–600–2D24 burden on any operator or increase the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/Ns scope of this AD. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 15001 through 15298 inclusive. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:15 Aug 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20AUR1.SGM 20AUR1

50558 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 161 / Thursday, August 20, 2015 / Rules and Regulations (d) Subject be accomplished using a method approved DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Air Transport Association (ATA) of by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, America Code 27, Flight Controls. FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Federal Energy Regulatory (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Commission (e) Reason Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by This AD was prompted by reports of a the DAO, the approval must include the 18 CFR Parts 2 and 157 disconnect between the elevator lever and DAO-authorized signature. control rod. We are issuing this AD to [Docket No. RM12–11–003; Order No. 790– prevent a disconnect between the elevator (j) Related Information B] lever and control rod, which could lead to (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing un-commanded elevator movement of the Revisions to Auxiliary Installations, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian associated control surface, a large difference Replacement Facilities, and Siting and Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–44, dated between the position of the left and the right Maintenance Regulations elevator control surfaces, and consequent December 9, 2014, for related information. reduced controllability of the airplane and This MCAI may be found in the AD docket AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory degradation of the structural integrity of the on the Internet at http:// Commission. horizontal stabilizer. www.regulations.gov/ ACTION: Final rule, order on #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0492-0002. clarification; correction. (f) Compliance (2) Service information identified in this Comply with this AD within the AD that is not incorporated by reference is SUMMARY: This document contains compliance times specified, unless already available at the addresses specified in corrections to the final rule (RM12–11– done. 003) which was published in the paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. (g) Replacement of Elevator Lever Federal Register of Friday, July 24, 2015 Assemblies and Control Rods (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (80 FR 43944). The final rule amended Within 9,200 flight hours or 5 years, (1) The Director of the Federal Register regulations to: provide pre-granted whichever occurs first, after the effective date approved the incorporation by reference authority under a new paragraph to of this AD: Replace the left and right fixed (IBR) of the service information listed in this abandon or replace auxiliary facilities, control rods and lever assemblies of the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR subject to certain conditions; permit elevator control system with newly designed part 51. auxiliary facilities that cannot meet the control rods and lever assemblies, in (2) You must use this service information conditions for the pre-granted accordance with the Accomplishment as applicable to do the actions required by abandonment authority in the new Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. paragraph to be abandoned under the 670BA–27–062, Revision C, dated February (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– blanket certificate regulations, subject to 13, 2015. 062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015. those regulations’ requirements; and (h) Credit for Previous Actions (ii) Reserved. permit replacement facilities This paragraph provides credit for actions (3) For service information identified in constructed under the regulations to be required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte abandoned under the blanket certificate actions were performed before the effective Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, regulations, subject to those regulations’ date of this AD using Bombardier Service Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514– requirements. Bulletin 670BA–27–062, dated December 12, 855–7401; email: thd.crj@ DATES: Effective October 7, 2015. 2013; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA– aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// 27–062, Revision A, dated April 1, 2014; or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: www.bombardier.com. Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Katherine Liberty, Office of the General (4) You may view this service information Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. This Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, service information is not incorporated by Commission, 888 First Street NE., 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For reference in this AD. Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– information on the availability of this (i) Other FAA AD Provisions 6491, katherine.liberty@ferc.gov. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Gordon Wagner, Office of the General The following provisions also apply to this (5) You may view this service information Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory AD: that is incorporated by reference at the Commission, 888 First Street NE., (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance National Archives and Records (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– Administration (NARA). For information on Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, 8947, gordon.wagner@ferc.gov. the availability of this material at NARA, call Howard Wheeler, Office of Energy has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// AD, if requested using the procedures found Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Commission, 888 First Street NE., in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR locations.html. Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 8688, howard.wheeler@ferc.gov. Office, as appropriate. If sending information 10, 2015. Shannon Jones, Office of Energy directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Michael Kaszycki, Program Manager, Continuing Operational Commission, 888 First Street NE., Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794– [FR Doc. 2015–20366 Filed 8–19–15; 8:45 am] 6410, shannon.jones@ferc.gov. 5531. Before using any approved AMOC, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P notify your appropriate principal inspector, Revisions to Auxiliary Installations, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES of the local flight standards district office/ Replacement Facilities, and Siting and certificate holding district office. The AMOC Maintenance Regulations Docket No. approval letter must specifically reference RM12–11–003 this AD. Errata Notice (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective On July 16, 2015, the Commission actions from a manufacturer, the action must issued a Final Rule in the above VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:15 Aug 19, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20AUR1.SGM 20AUR1


Document Created: 2015-12-15 11:08:20
Document Modified: 2015-12-15 11:08:20
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD becomes effective September 24, 2015.
ContactCesar 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 Citation80 FR 50556 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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