80 FR 52937 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 170 (September 2, 2015)

Page Range		52937-52939
FR Document		2015-20583

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a main landing gear (MLG) parking brake becoming dislodged from its mounting bracket due to an improperly installed quick release pin of the hand pump lever. This AD requires removing the hand pump lever of the parking brake from the right-hand side nacelle. We are issuing this AD to prevent an unsecured lever from migrating from its stowed position, fouling against the MLG, and subsequently puncturing the nacelle structure, which could adversely affect the safe landing of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0680; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-165-AD; 
Amendment 39-18236; AD 2015-17-03]
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 DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by a report of a main landing gear (MLG) parking brake 
becoming dislodged from its mounting bracket due to an improperly 
installed quick release pin of the hand pump lever. This AD requires 
removing the hand pump lever of the parking brake from the right-hand 
side nacelle. We are issuing this AD to prevent an unsecured lever from 
migrating from its stowed position, fouling against the MLG, and 
subsequently puncturing the nacelle structure, which could adversely 
affect the safe landing of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective October 7, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 7, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0680 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., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, 
Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; 
email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at 
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0680.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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 DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on April 1, 2015 (80 FR 17366).
    The Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-18, dated June 19, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, 
and -402 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    There has been one (1) reported in-service incident where the 
main landing gear (MLG) parking brake hand pump lever was not 
properly secured in the right-hand (RH) side nacelle and became 
dislodged from its mounting bracket. During extension of the MLG, 
the unsecured lever shifted causing a fouling condition with the 
nacelle and subsequently puncturing the nacelle structure.

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    An investigation revealed that the safety restraint pin used to 
securely stow the lever is susceptible to mishandling. An unsecured 
parking brake hand pump lever could migrate from its stowed position 
and foul against the MLG, adversely affecting the safe landing of 
the aeroplane.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the removal of the MLG parking brake 
hand pump lever from the RH side nacelle.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0680-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 17366, April 1, 
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 17366, April 1, 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 17366, April 1, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier has issued the following service bulletins.
     Service Bulletin 84-32-99, Revision A, dated October 2, 
2012. This service information describes procedures for incorporating 
ModSum 4-113723 by re-locating the hand pump lever of the parking brake 
from the right-hand side nacelle to the right-hand side equipment bay.
     Service Bulletin 84-32-118, dated April 8, 2014. This 
service information describes procedures for incorporating Bombardier 
ModSum 4-113803 by removing the hand pump lever of the parking brake 
from the right-hand side nacelle.
    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 82 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 3 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 $0 per product. 
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $20,910, or $255 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-2015-0680; 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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2015-17-03 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18236. Docket No. FAA-
2015-0680; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-165-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective October 7, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -
402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/N) 
4001 through 4419 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
Gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a main landing gear (MLG) 
parking brake becoming dislodged from its mounting bracket due to an 
improperly installed quick release pin of the hand pump lever. We 
are issuing this AD to prevent an unsecured lever from migrating 
from its stowed position, fouling against the MLG, and subsequently 
puncturing the nacelle structure, which could adversely affect the 
safe landing of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Incorporation of Modification Summary (ModSum) 4-113803

    Within 3,000 flight hours or 18 months after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs first: Incorporate Bombardier ModSum 4-
113803 by removing the hand pump lever of the parking brake from the 
right-hand side nacelle, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of

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Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-118, dated April 8, 2014.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:  Re-installing the hand pump 
lever of the parking brake to the right-hand side equipment bay 
(Bombardier ModSum 4-113804) may be done at the operator's 
discretion.

(h) Optional Installation

    Incorporation of ModSum 4-113723 by re-locating the hand pump 
lever of the parking brake from the right-hand side nacelle to the 
right-hand side equipment bay, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-99, Revision A, 
dated October 2, 2012, is acceptable for compliance with the 
modification specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, provided the 
incorporation of ModSum 4-113723 is done within the compliance time 
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-99, dated 
January 26, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(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 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.

(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-18, dated June 19, 2014, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-
2015-0680-0002.

(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 84-32-99, Revision A, dated 
October 2, 2012.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-118, dated April 8, 2014.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt 
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; 
fax 416-375-4539; email [email protected]; Internet 
http://www.bombardier.com.
    (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.
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AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330– of a certain publication listed in this AD
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate A340@airbus.com; Internet http:// as of October 7, 2015.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal www.airbus.com.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
inspector, the manager of the local flight (4) For Aircelle service information
standards district office/certificate holding identified in this AD, contact Aircelle docket on the Internet at http://
district office. The AMOC approval letter Customer support Center, BP 50042, 50, rue www.regulations.gov/
must specifically reference this AD. Pierre Curie, 78371 Plaisir Cedex, France: #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0680 or in
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any telephone +33 (0)1 64 14 80 33; fax +33 (0)1 person at the Docket Management
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 64 14 84 10. Facility, U.S. Department of
actions from a manufacturer, the action must (5) You may view this service information Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
be accomplished using a method approved at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Washington, DC.
the European Aviation Safety Agency material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(6) You may view this service information For service information identified in
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
that is incorporated by reference at the this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the National Archives and Records Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
DOA-authorized signature. Administration (NARA). For information on Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5,
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Where the availability of this material at NARA, call Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–78–3021, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 416–375–4539; email thd.qseries@
Revision 03, dated October 15, 2014, contains www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
locations.html.
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, www.bombardier.com. You may view
those procedures and tests must be done to Issued in Renton, Washington, on August this referenced service information at
comply with this AD; any procedures and 21, 2015. the FAA, Transport Airplane
tests that are not identified as RC are Kevin Hull, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
recommended. Those procedures and tests Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Renton, WA. For information on the
that are not identified as RC may be deviated Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
from using accepted methods in accordance availability of this material at the FAA,
with the operators’ maintenance or [FR Doc. 2015–21475 Filed 9–1–15; 8:45 am] call 425–227–1221. It is also available
inspection program without obtaining BILLING CODE 4910–13–P on the Internet at http://
approval of an AMOC, provided the www.regulations.gov by searching for
procedures and tests identified as RC can be and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
done and the airplane can be put back in a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0680.
serviceable condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
RC require approval of an AMOC. Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
14 CFR Part 39 Airframe and Mechanical Systems
(m) Related Information Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing [Docket No. FAA–2015–0680; Directorate Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Identifier 2014–NM–165–AD; Amendment Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
2014–0062, dated March 11, 2014, for related 39–18236; AD 2015–17–03]
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the Internet at http://
RIN 2120–AA64 516–794–5531.
www.regulations.gov/#!document SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Detail;D=FAA-2015-0085-0002. Discussion
(2) Airbus service information identified in
Inc. Airplanes
this AD that is not incorporated by reference AGENCY: Federal Aviation We issued a notice of proposed
is available at the addresses specified in Administration (FAA), Department of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(5) of this AD. Transportation (DOT). part 39 by adding an AD that would
(3) Rolls-Royce service information apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
identified in this AD that is not incorporated ACTION: Final rule.
DHC–8–400, -401, and -402 airplanes.
by reference is available at Rolls-Royce plc, The NPRM published in the Federal
P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, England;
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
phone: 011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–244– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Register on April 1, 2015 (80 FR 17366).
1332–249936; email: http://www.rolls- Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400, The Transport Canada Civil Aviation
royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: –401, and –402 airplanes. This AD was (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
https://www.aeromanager.com. prompted by a report of a main landing for Canada, has issued Canadian
gear (MLG) parking brake becoming Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–18,
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference dated June 19, 2014 (referred to after
dislodged from its mounting bracket due
(1) The Director of the Federal Register to an improperly installed quick release this as the Mandatory Continuing
approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
pin of the hand pump lever. This AD
requires removing the hand pump lever MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. of the parking brake from the right-hand for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
(2) You must use this service information side nacelle. We are issuing this AD to DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes.
as applicable to do the actions required by prevent an unsecured lever from The MCAI states:
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. migrating from its stowed position, There has been one (1) reported in-service
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(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–78–3021, fouling against the MLG, and incident where the main landing gear (MLG)
Revision 03, dated October 15, 2014. subsequently puncturing the nacelle parking brake hand pump lever was not
(ii) Aircelle Service Bulletin 78–AG924, structure, which could adversely affect properly secured in the right-hand (RH) side
dated September 26, 2012. nacelle and became dislodged from its
(3) For Airbus service information
the safe landing of the airplane.
mounting bracket. During extension of the
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, DATES: This AD becomes effective MLG, the unsecured lever shifted causing a
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point October 7, 2015. fouling condition with the nacelle and
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, The Director of the Federal Register subsequently puncturing the nacelle
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 approved the incorporation by reference structure.

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An investigation revealed that the safety comply with the basic requirements of information. The street address for the
restraint pin used to securely stow the lever this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Docket Operations office (telephone
is susceptible to mishandling. An unsecured per work-hour. Required parts will cost 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
parking brake hand pump lever could $0 per product. Based on these figures, section.
migrate from its stowed position and foul
against the MLG, adversely affecting the safe
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
landing of the aeroplane. operators to be $20,910, or $255 per
This [Canadian] AD mandates the removal product. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
of the MLG parking brake hand pump lever safety, Incorporation by reference,
Authority for This Rulemaking Safety.
from the RH side nacelle.
Title 49 of the United States Code
You may examine the MCAI in the AD Adoption of the Amendment
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
docket on the Internet at http:// Accordingly, under the authority
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
www.regulations.gov/ delegated to me by the Administrator,
section 106, describes the authority of
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0680- the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
0002. follows:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Comments detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
We gave the public the opportunity to DIRECTIVES
participate in developing this AD. We We are issuing this rulemaking under
received no comments on the NPRM (80 the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
FR 17366, April 1, 2015) or on the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: continues to read as follows:
determination of the cost to the public. General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Conclusion promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended]
We reviewed the relevant data and air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
determined that air safety and the the following new airworthiness
public interest require adopting this AD the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation directive (AD):
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these is within the scope of that authority 2015–17–03 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
because it addresses an unsafe condition 39–18236. Docket No. FAA–2015–0680;
minor changes: Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–165–AD.
• Are consistent with the intent that that is likely to exist or develop on
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date
17366, April 1, 2015) for correcting the action. This AD becomes effective October 7, 2015.
unsafe condition; and Regulatory Findings (b) Affected ADs
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already We determined that this AD will not None.
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 17366, have federalism implications under (c) Applicability
April 1, 2015). Executive Order 13132. This AD will
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
not have a substantial direct effect on DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes,
Related Service Information Under 1 the States, on the relationship between certificated in any category, serial numbers
CFR Part 51 the national government and the States, (S/N) 4001 through 4419 inclusive.
Bombardier has issued the following or on the distribution of power and
(d) Subject
service bulletins. responsibilities among the various
• Service Bulletin 84–32–99, Revision levels of government. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
A, dated October 2, 2012. This service For the reasons discussed above, I America Code 32, Landing Gear.
information describes procedures for certify that this AD: (e) Reason
incorporating ModSum 4–113723 by re- 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD was prompted by a report of a
locating the hand pump lever of the action’’ under Executive Order 12866; main landing gear (MLG) parking brake
parking brake from the right-hand side 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the becoming dislodged from its mounting
nacelle to the right-hand side equipment DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures bracket due to an improperly installed quick
bay. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); release pin of the hand pump lever. We are
• Service Bulletin 84–32–118, dated 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in issuing this AD to prevent an unsecured lever
April 8, 2014. This service information Alaska; and from migrating from its stowed position,
describes procedures for incorporating 4. Will not have a significant fouling against the MLG, and subsequently
economic impact, positive or negative, puncturing the nacelle structure, which
Bombardier ModSum 4–113803 by
on a substantial number of small entities could adversely affect the safe landing of the
removing the hand pump lever of the airplane.
parking brake from the right-hand side under the criteria of the Regulatory
nacelle. Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance
This service information is reasonably Examining the AD Docket Comply with this AD within the
available because the interested parties compliance times specified, unless already
have access to it through their normal You may examine the AD docket on done.
course of business or by the means the Internet at http://
(g) Incorporation of Modification Summary
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identified in the ADDRESSES section of www.regulations.gov/ (ModSum) 4–113803
this AD. #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0680; or in
Within 3,000 flight hours or 18 months
person at the Docket Management
Costs of Compliance after the effective date of this AD, whichever
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., occurs first: Incorporate Bombardier
We estimate that this AD affects 82 Monday through Friday, except Federal ModSum 4–113803 by removing the hand
airplanes of U.S. registry. holidays. The AD docket contains this pump lever of the parking brake from the
We also estimate that it will take AD, the regulatory evaluation, any right-hand side nacelle, in accordance with
about 3 work-hours per product to comments received, and other the Accomplishment Instructions of

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Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–32–118, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference number. We are issuing this AD to
dated April 8, 2014. (1) The Director of the Federal Register prevent failure of the proximity sensor,
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Re- approved the incorporation by reference which could result in the slats being
installing the hand pump lever of the parking (IBR) of the service information listed in this shut down and a slats up high speed
brake to the right-hand side equipment bay paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR landing. This condition, in combination
(Bombardier ModSum 4–113804) may be part 51. with abnormal landing conditions such
done at the operator’s discretion. (2) You must use this service information
as a short runway or adverse weather
as applicable to do the actions required by
(h) Optional Installation this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. conditions, could result in a runway
Incorporation of ModSum 4–113723 by re- (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–32–99, excursion.
locating the hand pump lever of the parking Revision A, dated October 2, 2012. DATES: This AD is effective October 7,
brake from the right-hand side nacelle to the (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–32– 2015.
right-hand side equipment bay, in 118, dated April 8, 2014. The Director of the Federal Register
accordance with the Accomplishment (3) For service information identified in approved the incorporation by reference
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
of a certain publication listed in this AD
84–32–99, Revision A, dated October 2, 2012,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; as of October 7, 2015.
is acceptable for compliance with the
modification specified in paragraph (g) of telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; ADDRESSES: For service information
this AD, provided the incorporation of email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; identified in this AD, contact Boeing
ModSum 4–113723 is done within the Internet http://www.bombardier.com. Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of (4) You may view this service information & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
this AD. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
(i) Credit for Previous Actions information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
This paragraph provides credit for actions
(5) You may view this service information www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective that is incorporated by reference at the this referenced service information at
date of this AD using Bombardier Service National Archives and Records the FAA, Transport Airplane
Bulletin 84–32–99, dated January 26, 2012, Administration (NARA). For information on Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
which is not incorporated by reference in this the availability of this material at NARA, call Renton, WA. For information on the
AD. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// availability of this material at the FAA,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- call 425–227–1221. It is also available
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions locations.html. on the Internet at http://
The following provisions also apply to this Issued in Renton, Washington, on August www.regulations.gov by searching for
AD: 10, 2015.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
Michael Kaszycki, 0777.
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Examining the AD Docket
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found [FR Doc. 2015–20583 Filed 9–1–15; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the Internet at http://
39.19, send your request to your principal www.regulations.gov by searching for
inspector or local Flight Standards District and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
Office, as appropriate. If sending information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0777; or in person at the Docket
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Program Manager, Continuing Operational Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the regulatory
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify [Docket No. FAA–2014–0777; Directorate
evaluation, any comments received, and
your appropriate principal inspector, or Identifier 2014–NM–088–AD; Amendment other information. The address for the
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 39–18257; AD 2015–17–24] Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
the local flight standards district office/ Docket Management Facility, U.S.
certificate holding district office. The AMOC RIN 2120–AA64 Department of Transportation, Docket
approval letter must specifically reference Operations, M–30, West Building
this AD. Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Company Airplanes
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective DC 20590.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, ACTION: Final rule. Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Engineer, Systems and Equipment
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Branch, ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
the DAO, the approval must include the The Boeing Company Model 787–8 Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
DAO-authorized signature. airplanes. This AD was prompted by telephone: 425–917–6546; fax: 425–
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES

(k) Related Information numerous reports of failures of the 917–6590; email: douglas.tsuji@faa.gov.
proximity sensor within the slat skew SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
detection mechanism assembly (DMA)
leading to slats up landing events. This Discussion
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–18, dated
June 19, 2014, for related information. This AD requires replacing the slat skew We issued a notice of proposed
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the DMAs with new slat skew DMAs, and rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/ marking the existing identification part 39 by adding an AD that would
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0680-0002. plates on the slat with the new part apply to certain The Boeing Company

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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 October 7, 2015.
Contact		Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531.
FR Citation		80 FR 52937
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 52937 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 170 (September 2, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration