80_FR_51625 80 FR 51461 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

80 FR 51461 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 164 (August 25, 2015)

Page Range51461-51463
FR Document2015-20581

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of several events where pilots experienced difficulty in lateral control of the airplane after doing a climb through heavy rain conditions and a determination that the cause was water ingress in the aileron control pulley assembly. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, inspecting for correct clearance and rework if necessary, and, for certain other airplanes, installing a cover for the aileron pulley assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent water ingress in the aileron control pulley assembly, which could freeze in cold conditions and result in reduced control of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 164 (Tuesday, August 25, 2015) 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0676; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-164-AD; 
Amendment 39-18238; AD 2015-17-05]
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 BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by a report of several events where pilots experienced 
difficulty in lateral control of the airplane after doing a climb 
through heavy rain conditions and a determination that the cause was 
water ingress in the aileron control pulley assembly. This AD requires, 
for certain airplanes, inspecting for correct clearance and rework if 
necessary, and, for certain other airplanes, installing a cover for the 
aileron pulley assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent water 
ingress in the aileron control pulley assembly, which could freeze in 
cold conditions and result in reduced control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 29, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 29, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0676 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-2015-0676.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fabio Buttitta, 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 516-228-7303; 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-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on March 30, 2015 (80 FR 16608).
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-23, dated July 18, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    There have been several reports whereby pilots have experienced 
difficulty in lateral control following climb through heavy rain 
conditions. In each event, the pilots were able to overcome this 
difficulty without disconnecting the aileron control. An 
investigation has determined that the root cause of the restricted 
movement of the aileron was due to water ingress into the wing root 
aileron control pulley assembly through a gap on the wing-to-
fuselage fairing resulting in freezing of the aileron control 
system.

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    If not corrected, this condition could result in reduced lateral 
control of the aeroplane.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates [for certain airplanes] the 
incorporation of a cover for the aileron pulley assembly [and 
inspection and rework if necessary] to prevent water ingress in the 
aileron control pulley assembly [and for certain other airplanes, 
mandates an inspection and rework if necessary].

    The inspection involves doing a general visual inspection for 
correct clearance. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-
0676-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 16608, March 30, 
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 except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 16608, March 30, 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 16608, March 30, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier has issued the following service information:
     Service Bulletin 700-1A11-27-034, Revision 04, dated 
September 4, 2014;
     Service Bulletin 700-27-076, Revision 04, dated September 
4, 2014;
     Service Bulletin 700-27-5004, Revision 04, dated September 
4, 2014; and
     Service Bulletin 700-27-6004, Revision 04, dated September 
4, 2014.
    This service information describes procedures, for certain 
airplanes, for installing a cover for the No. 1 aileron pulley, 
including an inspection for correct clearance and rework, and for 
certain other airplanes, for an inspection for correct clearance and 
rework. 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 60 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 9 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 $45,900, or $765 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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-2015-0676; 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):

2015-17-05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18238. Docket No. FAA-
2015-0676; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-164-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective September 29, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial 
numbers 9002 through 9520 inclusive and 9998.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of several events where pilots 
experienced difficulty in lateral control of the airplane after 
doing a climb through heavy rain conditions and a determination that 
the cause was water ingress in the aileron control pulley assembly. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent water ingress in the aileron 
control pulley assembly, which could freeze in cold conditions and 
result in reduced control of the airplane.

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(f) Compliance

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

(g) Installation of Cover for the Aileron Pulley Assembly

    Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD, for airplanes on 
which a cover for the No. 1 aileron pulley has not been installed as 
of the effective date of this AD: Within 150 flight cycles after the 
effective date of this AD, install a cover for the No. 1 aileron 
pulley, including doing a general visual inspection for correct 
clearance and rework as applicable, in accordance with paragraph C., 
``PART B--Modification,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable service bulletins identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and 
(g)(2) for this AD.
    (1) For Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 
700-27-076, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014; or 700-27-6004, 
Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014.
    (2) For Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 
700-1A11-27-034, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014; or 700-27-
5004, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014.

(h) Inspection and Rework

    Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD, for airplanes on 
which a cover for the No. 1 aileron pulley has been incorporated 
using the applicable service information identified in paragraphs 
(h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD as of the effective date of this AD: 
Within 150 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, do a 
general visual inspection for correct clearance and, before further 
flight, rework, as applicable, in accordance with paragraph B., 
``PART A--Inspection and Rework,'' of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the applicable service information identified in 
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
    (1) For Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 
700-27-076, dated March 5, 2012; or 700-27-6004, dated March 5, 
2012.
    (2) For Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 
700-1A11-27-034, dated March 5, 2012; or 700-27-5004, dated March 5, 
2012.

(i) Re-Identification of Overwing Panels

    Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD, for airplanes on 
which the Service Non-Incorporated Engineering Orders (SNIEO) or 
Service Requests for Product Support Action (SRPSA) that are listed 
in table 2 of paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' in the applicable 
service information identified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and 
(i)(3) of this AD have been incorporated: Within 150 flight cycles 
from the effective date of this AD, do the re-identification of the 
overwing panels, in accordance with paragraph 2.B(2)(g) of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information 
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-076, Revision 04, dated 
September 4, 2014.
    (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-6004, Revision 04, dated 
September 4, 2014.
    (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-27-034, Revision 04, 
dated September 4, 2014.

(j) Exception to the Requirements of Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of 
This AD

    Airplanes on which the applicable SRPSA, as identified in table 
1 of paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' in the applicable service 
information identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of 
this AD has been accomplished as of the effective date of this AD, 
meet the intent of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, and no 
further action is required.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-076, Revision 04, dated 
September 4, 2014.
    (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-6004, Revision 04, dated 
September 4, 2014.
    (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-27-034, Revision 04, 
dated September 4, 2014.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable 
service information identified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(8) 
of this AD, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-27-034, Revision 01, 
dated July 16, 2012.
    (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-27-034, Revision 02, 
dated June 17, 2014.
    (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-076, Revision 01, dated 
July 16, 2012.
    (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-076, Revision 02, dated 
June 17, 2014.
    (5) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-5004, Revision 01, dated 
July 16, 2012.
    (6) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-5004, Revision 02, dated 
June 17, 2014.
    (7) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-6004, Revision 01, dated 
July 16, 2012.
    (8) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-6004, Revision 02, dated 
June 17, 2014.

(l) 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.

 (m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-23, dated July 18, 
2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0676-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.

(n) 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 700-1A11-27-034, Revision 04, 
dated September 4, 2014.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-076, Revision 04, dated 
September 4, 2014.
    (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-5004, Revision 04, 
dated September 4, 2014.
    (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-6004, Revision 04, dated 
September 4, 2014.
    (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. 2015-20581 Filed 8-24-15; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 164 / Tuesday, August 25, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 51461 (h) Credit for Previous Actions (4) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov/ This paragraph provides credit for actions at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0676 or in required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For person at the Docket Management actions were performed before the effective information on the availability of this Facility, U.S. Department of date of this AD using Bombardier Service material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (5) You may view this service information Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Bulletin 84–32–122, dated August 28, 2013. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room This service information is not incorporated that is incorporated by reference at the by reference in this AD. National Archives and Records W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Administration (NARA). For information on Washington, DC. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions the availability of this material at NARA, call For service information identified in The following provisions also apply to this 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 AD: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance locations.html. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855– Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 5000; fax 514–855–7401; email thd.crj@ Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, 10, 2015. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found Michael Kaszycki, www.bombardier.com. You may view in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this referenced service information at 39.19, send your request to your principal Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. the FAA, Transport Airplane inspector or local Flight Standards District [FR Doc. 2015–20584 Filed 8–24–15; 8:45 am] Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Office, as appropriate. If sending information Renton, WA. For information on the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P directly to the New York ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing availability of this material at the FAA, Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, call 425–227–1221. It is also available 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION on the Internet at http:// NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax www.regulations.gov by searching for 516–794–5531. Before using any approved Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 0676. inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 14 CFR Part 39 the manager of the local flight standards FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: district office/certificate holding district [Docket No. FAA–2015–0676; Directorate Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, office. The AMOC approval letter must Identifier 2014–NM–164–AD; Amendment 39–18238; AD 2015–17–05] Airframe and Mechanical Systems specifically reference this AD. Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any RIN 2120–AA64 requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 actions from a manufacturer, the action must Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7303; fax be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, Inc. Airplanes 516–794–5531. FAA; or the Transport Canada Civil Aviation AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s, TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). Discussion the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. ACTION: Final rule. We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR (j) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10 BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–38, dated and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This AD November 28, 2013, for related information. airplanes. The NPRM published in the This MCAI may be found in the AD docket was prompted by a report of several Federal Register on March 30, 2015 (80 on the Internet at http:// events where pilots experienced FR 16608). www.regulations.gov/ difficulty in lateral control of the Transport Canada Civil Aviation #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1050. airplane after doing a climb through (TCCA), which is the aviation authority (2) Service information identified in this heavy rain conditions and a for Canada, has issued Canadian AD that is not incorporated by reference may determination that the cause was water Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–23, be obtained at the addresses specified in ingress in the aileron control pulley paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. dated July 18, 2014 (referred to after this assembly. This AD requires, for certain as the Mandatory Continuing (k) Material Incorporated by Reference airplanes, inspecting for correct Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the (1) The Director of the Federal Register clearance and rework if necessary, and, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition approved the incorporation by reference for certain other airplanes, installing a for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD– (IBR) of the service information listed in this cover for the aileron pulley assembly. 700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR We are issuing this AD to prevent water The MCAI states: part 51. ingress in the aileron control pulley (2) You must use this service information There have been several reports whereby assembly, which could freeze in cold as applicable to do the actions required by pilots have experienced difficulty in lateral conditions and result in reduced control control following climb through heavy rain this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–32–122, of the airplane. conditions. In each event, the pilots were Revision A, dated October 4, 2013. DATES: This AD becomes effective able to overcome this difficulty without (ii) Reserved. September 29, 2015. disconnecting the aileron control. 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51462 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 164 / Tuesday, August 25, 2015 / Rules and Regulations If not corrected, this condition could result We also estimate that it will take Examining the AD Docket in reduced lateral control of the aeroplane. about 9 work-hours per product to This [Canadian] AD mandates [for certain You may examine the AD docket on comply with the basic requirements of the Internet at http:// airplanes] the incorporation of a cover for the this AD. The average labor rate is $85 aileron pulley assembly [and inspection and www.regulations.gov/ rework if necessary] to prevent water ingress per work-hour. Based on these figures, #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0676; or in in the aileron control pulley assembly [and we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. person at the Docket Management for certain other airplanes, mandates an operators to be $45,900, or $765 per Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., inspection and rework if necessary]. product. Monday through Friday, except Federal The inspection involves doing a According to the manufacturer, some holidays. The AD docket contains this general visual inspection for correct of the costs of this AD may be covered AD, the regulatory evaluation, any clearance. You may examine the MCAI under warranty, thereby reducing the comments received, and other in the AD docket on the Internet at cost impact on affected individuals. We information. The street address for the http://www.regulations.gov/ do not control warranty coverage for Docket Operations office (telephone #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0676- affected individuals. As a result, we 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES 0002. have included all costs in our cost section. estimate. Comments List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Authority for This Rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We Title 49 of the United States Code safety, Incorporation by reference, received no comments on the NPRM (80 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Safety. FR 16608, March 30, 2015) or on the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Adoption of the Amendment determination of the cost to the public. section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority Conclusion the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator, Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more We reviewed the relevant data and the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as detail the scope of the Agency’s determined that air safety and the follows: authority. public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS changes. We have determined that these the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES minor changes: Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 • Are consistent with the intent that section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows: was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 16608, March 30, 2015) for correcting promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. the unsafe condition; and air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended] • Do not add any additional burden for practices, methods, and procedures upon the public than was already the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 16608, safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new airworthiness March 30, 2015). is within the scope of that authority directive (AD): because it addresses an unsafe condition 2015–17–05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment Related Service Information Under 1 that is likely to exist or develop on 39–18238. Docket No. FAA–2015–0676; CFR Part 51 products identified in this rulemaking Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–164–AD. Bombardier has issued the following action. (a) Effective Date service information: • Service Bulletin 700–1A11–27–034, Regulatory Findings This AD becomes effective September 29, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014; 2015. We determined that this AD will not • Service Bulletin 700–27–076, have federalism implications under (b) Affected ADs Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014; Executive Order 13132. This AD will None. • Service Bulletin 700–27–5004, not have a substantial direct effect on Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014; (c) Applicability the States, on the relationship between and the national government and the States, This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model • Service Bulletin 700–27–6004, or on the distribution of power and BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014. certificated in any category, having serial responsibilities among the various numbers 9002 through 9520 inclusive and This service information describes levels of government. 9998. procedures, for certain airplanes, for installing a cover for the No. 1 aileron For the reasons discussed above, I (d) Subject pulley, including an inspection for certify that this AD: Air Transport Association (ATA) of correct clearance and rework, and for 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory America Code 27, Flight Controls. certain other airplanes, for an inspection action’’ under Executive Order 12866; for correct clearance and rework. This (e) Reason 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the service information is reasonably This AD was prompted by a report of DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures several events where pilots experienced available because the interested parties (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); have access to it through their normal difficulty in lateral control of the airplane course of business or by the means 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in after doing a climb through heavy rain Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES Alaska; and conditions and a determination that the identified in the ADDRESSES section of cause was water ingress in the aileron control this AD. 4. Will not have a significant pulley assembly. We are issuing this AD to economic impact, positive or negative, prevent water ingress in the aileron control Costs of Compliance on a substantial number of small entities pulley assembly, which could freeze in cold We estimate that this AD affects 60 under the criteria of the Regulatory conditions and result in reduced control of airplanes of U.S. registry. Flexibility Act. the airplane. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:04 Aug 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25AUR1.SGM 25AUR1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 164 / Tuesday, August 25, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 51463 (f) Compliance (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– actions from a manufacturer, the action must Comply with this AD within the 1A11–27–034, Revision 04, dated September be accomplished using a method approved compliance times specified, unless already 4, 2014. by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, done. (j) Exception to the Requirements of FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of This AD (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design (g) Installation of Cover for the Aileron Pulley Assembly Airplanes on which the applicable SRPSA, Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by as identified in table 1 of paragraph 1.A., the DAO, the approval must include the Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this DAO-authorized signature. AD, for airplanes on which a cover for the ‘‘Effectivity,’’ in the applicable service No. 1 aileron pulley has not been installed information identified in paragraph (j)(1), (m) Related Information as of the effective date of this AD: Within 150 (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD has been accomplished as of the effective date of this (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, install a cover for the No. 1 aileron AD, meet the intent of paragraphs (g), (h), Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian pulley, including doing a general visual and (i) of this AD, and no further action is Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–23, dated inspection for correct clearance and rework required. July 18, 2014, for related information. This as applicable, in accordance with paragraph (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the C., ‘‘PART B—Modification,’’ of the 076, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/ Accomplishment Instructions of the (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– 6004, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014. #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0676-0002. applicable service bulletins identified in (2) Service information identified in this paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) for this AD. (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– 1A11–27–034, Revision 04, dated September AD that is not incorporated by reference is (1) For Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes: available at the addresses specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27–076, 4, 2014. paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014; or (k) Credit for Previous Actions 700–27–6004, Revision 04, dated September (n) Material Incorporated by Reference This paragraph provides credit for actions 4, 2014. required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this (2) For Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes: (1) The Director of the Federal Register AD, if those actions were performed before approved the incorporation by reference Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–27– the effective date of this AD using the 034, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014; (IBR) of the service information listed in this applicable service information identified in or 700–27–5004, Revision 04, dated paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(8) of this AD, September 4, 2014. which are not incorporated by reference in part 51. this AD. (2) You must use this service information (h) Inspection and Rework (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– as applicable to do the actions required by Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 1A11–27–034, Revision 01, dated July 16, AD, for airplanes on which a cover for the (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11– 2012. No. 1 aileron pulley has been incorporated (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– 27–034, Revision 04, dated September 4, using the applicable service information 1A11–27–034, Revision 02, dated June 17, identified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of 2014. 2014. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– this AD as of the effective date of this AD: (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– Within 150 flight cycles after the effective 076, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014. 076, Revision 01, dated July 16, 2012. date of this AD, do a general visual (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– inspection for correct clearance and, before 076, Revision 02, dated June 17, 2014. 5004, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014. further flight, rework, as applicable, in (5) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– accordance with paragraph B., ‘‘PART A— 5004, Revision 01, dated July 16, 2012. 6004, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014. Inspection and Rework,’’ of the (6) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– (3) For service information identified in Accomplishment Instructions of the 5004, Revision 02, dated June 17, 2014. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- applicable service information identified in (7) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. 6004, Revision 01, dated July 16, 2012. Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– (1) For Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes: (8) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27–076, 855–7401; email thd.crj@ 6004, Revision 02, dated June 17, 2014. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// dated March 5, 2012; or 700–27–6004, dated March 5, 2012. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions www.bombardier.com. (2) For Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes: The following provisions also apply to this (4) You may view this service information Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–27– AD: at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 034, dated March 5, 2012; or 700–27–5004, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For dated March 5, 2012. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft information on the availability of this Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (i) Re-Identification of Overwing Panels has the authority to approve AMOCs for this (5) You may view this service information Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD, if requested using the procedures found that is incorporated by reference at the AD, for airplanes on which the Service Non- in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Incorporated Engineering Orders (SNIEO) or National Archives and Records 39.19, send your request to your principal Service Requests for Product Support Action Administration (NARA). For information on inspector or local Flight Standards District (SRPSA) that are listed in table 2 of Office, as appropriate. If sending information the availability of this material at NARA, call paragraph 1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ in the directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// applicable service information identified in Program Manager, Continuing Operational www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart locations.html. have been incorporated: Within 150 flight Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; cycles from the effective date of this AD, do Issued in Renton, Washington, on August telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. the re-identification of the overwing panels, Before using any approved AMOC, notify 10, 2015. in accordance with paragraph 2.B(2)(g) of the your appropriate principal inspector, or Michael Kaszycki, Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES Accomplishment Instructions of the lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Acting Manager, Transport Airplane applicable service information identified in the local flight standards district office/ Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. certificate holding district office. The AMOC [FR Doc. 2015–20581 Filed 8–24–15; 8:45 am] (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– approval letter must specifically reference 076, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014. this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 6004, Revision 04, dated September 4, 2014. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:04 Aug 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\25AUR1.SGM 25AUR1


Document Created: 2018-02-23 11:02:37
Document Modified: 2018-02-23 11:02:37
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 29, 2015.
ContactFabio Buttitta, 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 516-228-7303; fax 516-794-5531.
FR Citation80 FR 51461 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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