80 FR 57543 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 185 (September 24, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 57543-57545] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-24020] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Proposed Rules [[Page 57543]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3634; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-203-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20- 01, for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601- 3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. AD 2014-20-01 currently requires repetitive inspections for any fuel leak in the right-hand landing lights compartment, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2014-20-01 also provides for an optional replacement of the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which terminates the repetitive inspections. Since we issued AD 2014-20-01, we have determined that a terminating action for the repetitive inspections is necessary. This proposed AD would retain the repetitive inspections for any fuel leak in the right-hand landing lights compartment and the related investigative and corrective actions, and would require replacing the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of the APU. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in the right-hand landing lights compartment, which, in combination with the heat generated by the taxi lights and landing lights on the ground reaching the auto-ignition temperature of the fuel, could result in ignition of any fuel or fumes present in the right-hand landing lights compartment. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 9, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3634; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-3634; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-203-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On September 19, 2014, we issued AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014). AD 2014-20-01 requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL- 600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The preamble of AD 2014-20-01 specified that we considered the actions an interim action and that we were considering requiring ``a replacement of the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of the APU, and applicable corrective actions, which would constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by this AD action.'' Since we issued AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014), we have determined that further rulemaking is indeed necessary; this proposed AD follows from that determination. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2014-21, dated July 10, 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-600-2B16 (CL- 601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states: Bombardier, Inc. has discovered fuel leakage in the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel Boost Pump (BP) canister connector cavity. On some of those aeroplanes, leakage was also noticed at the APU fuel BP electrical conduit connection in the right hand landing light compartment. The root cause of the subject fuel leak is identified to be the [[Page 57544]] improper length of the female connector keyway located in the fuel BP canister, causing a shift of the electrical harness and its seals. Available data indicates that on a hot day, due to the heat generated by the taxi light and/or landing lights on the ground, temperature in the landing light compartment can reach the fuel auto ignition temperature. Therefore, presence of any fuel in the right hand landing light compartment is considered to be a safety hazard [fuel or fumes present in the right-side landing lights compartment might ignite] that warrants mitigating action. In order to help mitigate the potential safety hazard precipitated by any fuel leakage in the right hand landing light compartment, Bombardier, Inc., has revised the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) through Temporary Revisions (TRs) 604/38 and 605/20 dated 16 June 2014 to restrict the operation of Taxi and Landing lights on the ground. Transport Canada issued Emergency [Canadian] AD CF-2014-17 [(http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/CF-2014-17) which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-15-17, Amendment 39-17919 (79 FR 44268, July 31, 2014] to mandate incorporation of the above AFM TRs. To address the root cause of the subject fuel leakage from the APU fuel boost pump canister wiring conduit, Bombardier, Inc. issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) A605-28-008 that requires periodic [repetitive general visual] inspection[s] for fuel leaks and [applicable related investigative and corrective actions and] eventual the replacement of the discrepant fuel BP canister connectors [including related investigative and corrective actions] on affected aeroplanes. The ASB has been revised to include an additional inspection of the new connector wiring for damage and this [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the compliance with ASB A605-28-008 Revision 2 requirements. We also included compliance times for the terminating action. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3634. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 92 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014), and retained in this proposed AD take about 2 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2014-20-01 is $170 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 22 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $172,040, or $1,870 per product. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014), and adding the following new AD: Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-3634; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-203-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 9, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601- 3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 5906, 5910, 5912, 5917, 5919 through 5932 inclusive, 5934, 5935, 5939, 5940, 5942, and 5948. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of fuel leaks in the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel boost pump canister connector cavity and in the right-hand landing lights compartment from the APU fuel boost pump electrical conduit connection and by a determination that terminating action for the repetitive inspections is necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in the right- hand landing lights compartment, [[Page 57545]] which, in combination with the heat generated by the taxi lights and landing lights on the ground reaching the auto-ignition temperature of the fuel, could result in ignition of any fuel or fumes present in the right-hand landing lights compartment. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Repetitive Inspections for Fuel Leaks With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014) with no changes. Within 25 flight hours after October 20, 2014, (the effective date of AD 2014-20-01): Do a general visual inspection for any fuel leak in the right-hand landing lights compartment, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8 flight hours until the replacement specified in paragraph (j) of this AD has been accomplished. (h) Retained Corrective Action if Fuel Leak Is Found During Related Investigative Actions With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014) with no changes. If any fuel leak is found during the related investigative actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, do the terminating action specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, or do corrective actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (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. (i) Retained Inspection of Connector Wiring With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014) with no changes. For airplanes having new connectors installed, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, dated April 21, 2014: Within 6 months or 150 flight hours after October 20, 2014, (the effective date of AD 2014-20-01), whichever occurs first, do a detailed inspection for damage (cuts) of the connector wiring, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. If any damage (cuts) is found on the wires, before further flight, replace the wire with a new wire identified in kit 605K28-008A, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. (j) New Requirement: Terminating Action--Replacement of Connector Within 5 months, or 150 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, replace the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of the APU and do all applicable related investigative actions, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. Accomplishing this replacement terminates the repetitive actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD provided that the following actions are done, as applicable. (1) If any damage (cuts) is found on the wires, before further flight, replace the wire with a new wire identified in kit 605K28- 008A, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. (2) If any damage is found on an O-ring, before further flight, replace the O-ring with a new O-ring, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. (3) If any fuel leak is found, before further flight, do corrective actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (k) Retained Credit for Previous Actions With a Redesignated Paragraph This paragraph restates paragraph (k) of AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014) with a redesignated paragraph. This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before October 20, 2014, (the effective date of AD 2014- 20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014) using Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 01, dated May 28, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York 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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-21, dated July 10, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3634. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 15, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-24020 Filed 9-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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[Docket No. FAA–2015–3634; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–203–AD]
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each
RIN 2120–AA64 p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, For service information identified in
Inc. Airplanes Discussion
this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, On September 19, 2014, we issued AD
Administration (FAA), DOT. Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 2014–20–01, Amendment 39–17974 (79
514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email FR 59640, October 3, 2014). AD 2014–
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com. You may 20–01 requires actions intended to
(NPRM).
view this referenced service information address an unsafe condition on certain
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede at the FAA, Transport Airplane Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B16
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–20– Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
01, for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model Renton, WA. For information on the Variants) airplanes. The preamble of AD
CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, availability of this material at the FAA, 2014–20–01 specified that we
and CL–604 Variants) airplanes. AD call 425–227–1221. considered the actions an interim action
2014–20–01 currently requires and that we were considering requiring
Examining the AD Docket ‘‘a replacement of the connector of the
repetitive inspections for any fuel leak
in the right-hand landing lights You may examine the AD docket on fuel boost pump canister of the APU,
compartment, and related investigative the Internet at http:// and applicable corrective actions, which
and corrective actions if necessary. AD www.regulations.gov by searching for would constitute terminating action for
2014–20–01 also provides for an and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– the repetitive inspections required by
optional replacement of the connector of 3634; or in person at the Docket this AD action.’’
the fuel boost pump canister of the Management Facility between 9 a.m. Since we issued AD 2014–20–01,
auxiliary power unit (APU), which and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640,
terminates the repetitive inspections. except Federal holidays. The AD docket October 3, 2014), we have determined
Since we issued AD 2014–20–01, we contains this proposed AD, the that further rulemaking is indeed
have determined that a terminating regulatory evaluation, any comments necessary; this proposed AD follows
action for the repetitive inspections is received, and other information. The from that determination.
necessary. This proposed AD would street address for the Docket Operations Transport Canada Civil Aviation
retain the repetitive inspections for any office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
fuel leak in the right-hand landing lights the ADDRESSES section. Comments will for Canada, has issued Canadian
compartment and the related be available in the AD docket shortly Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–21,
investigative and corrective actions, and after receipt. dated July 10, 2014 (referred to after this
would require replacing the connector FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
as the Mandatory Continuing
of the fuel boost pump canister of the Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
APU. We are proposing this AD to Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
detect and correct fuel leaks in the right- 172, FAA, New York Aircraft for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
hand landing lights compartment, Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart 600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and
which, in combination with the heat Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY CL–604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI
generated by the taxi lights and landing 11590; telephone 516–228–7301; fax states:
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
lights on the ground reaching the auto- 516–794–5531. Bombardier, Inc. has discovered fuel
ignition temperature of the fuel, could leakage in the auxiliary power unit (APU)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
result in ignition of any fuel or fumes fuel Boost Pump (BP) canister connector
present in the right-hand landing lights Comments Invited cavity. On some of those aeroplanes, leakage
was also noticed at the APU fuel BP electrical
compartment. We invite you to send any written conduit connection in the right hand landing
DATES: We must receive comments on relevant data, views, or arguments about light compartment. The root cause of the
this proposed AD by November 9, 2015. this proposed AD. Send your comments subject fuel leak is identified to be the
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improper length of the female connector Costs of Compliance 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
keyway located in the fuel BP canister, action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
We estimate that this proposed AD
causing a shift of the electrical harness and 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
its seals.
affects 92 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2014–20– DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Available data indicates that on a hot day, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).
due to the heat generated by the taxi light
01, Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR
59640, October 3, 2014), and retained in 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
and/or landing lights on the ground, Alaska; and
temperature in the landing light this proposed AD take about 2 work-
hours per product, at an average labor 4. Will not have a significant
compartment can reach the fuel auto ignition economic impact, positive or negative,
temperature. Therefore, presence of any fuel rate of $85 per work-hour. Required
parts cost $0 per product. Based on on a substantial number of small entities
in the right hand landing light compartment
these figures, the estimated cost of the under the criteria of the Regulatory
is considered to be a safety hazard [fuel or
fumes present in the right-side landing lights actions that are required by AD 2014– Flexibility Act.
compartment might ignite] that warrants 20–01 is $170 per product. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
mitigating action. We also estimate that it would take
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
In order to help mitigate the potential about 22 work-hours per product to
safety hazard precipitated by any fuel leakage safety, Incorporation by reference,
comply with the basic requirements of
in the right hand landing light compartment, Safety.
this proposed AD. The average labor
Bombardier, Inc., has revised the Aircraft rate is $85 per work-hour. Required The Proposed Amendment
Flight Manual (AFM) through Temporary parts would cost $0 per product. Based
Revisions (TRs) 604/38 and 605/20 dated 16 Accordingly, under the authority
on these figures, we estimate the cost of delegated to me by the Administrator,
June 2014 to restrict the operation of Taxi this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
and Landing lights on the ground. Transport the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
be $172,040, or $1,870 per product. 39 as follows:
Canada issued Emergency [Canadian] AD According to the manufacturer, some
CF–2014–17 [(http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/
of the costs of this proposed AD may be PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
CF-2014-17) which corresponds to FAA AD
covered under warranty, thereby DIRECTIVES
2014–15–17, Amendment 39–17919 (79 FR
44268, July 31, 2014] to mandate
reducing the cost impact on affected
incorporation of the above AFM TRs. individuals. We do not control warranty ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
To address the root cause of the subject coverage for affected individuals. As a continues to read as follows:
fuel leakage from the APU fuel boost pump result, we have included all costs in our Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
canister wiring conduit, Bombardier, Inc. cost estimate.
issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) A605– § 39.13 [Amended]
Authority for This Rulemaking
28–008 that requires periodic [repetitive ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
general visual] inspection[s] for fuel leaks Title 49 of the United States Code removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
and [applicable related investigative and specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2014–20–01, Amendment 39–17974 (79
corrective actions and] eventual the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, FR 59640, October 3, 2014), and adding
replacement of the discrepant fuel BP section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD:
canister connectors [including related the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
investigative and corrective actions] on Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015–
3634; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
affected aeroplanes. The ASB has been detail the scope of the Agency’s 203–AD.
revised to include an additional inspection of authority.
the new connector wiring for damage and We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date
this [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by November
compliance with ASB A605–28–008 Revision Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 9, 2015.
2 requirements. General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs
section, Congress charges the FAA with
We also included compliance times for This AD replaces AD 2014–20–01,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
the terminating action. You may Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October
air commerce by prescribing regulations
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on 3, 2014).
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Internet at http:// (c) Applicability
the Administrator finds necessary for
www.regulations.gov by searching for
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
is within the scope of that authority CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and
3634. CL–604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in
because it addresses an unsafe condition
FAA’s Determination and Requirements that is likely to exist or develop on any category, serial numbers 5906, 5910,
of This Proposed AD products identified in this rulemaking 5912, 5917, 5919 through 5932 inclusive,
5934, 5935, 5939, 5940, 5942, and 5948.
action.
This product has been approved by (d) Subject
the aviation authority of another Regulatory Findings
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
country, and is approved for operation We determined that this proposed AD America Code 28, Fuel.
in the United States. Pursuant to our would not have federalism implications
bilateral agreement with the State of under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason
Design Authority, we have been notified proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by a report of fuel
leaks in the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel
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of the unsafe condition described in the substantial direct effect on the States, on
MCAI and service information the relationship between the national boost pump canister connector cavity and in
referenced above. We are proposing this the right-hand landing lights compartment
Government and the States, or on the from the APU fuel boost pump electrical
AD because we evaluated all pertinent distribution of power and conduit connection and by a determination
information and determined an unsafe responsibilities among the various that terminating action for the repetitive
condition exists and is likely to exist or levels of government. inspections is necessary. We are issuing this
develop on other products of the same For the reasons discussed above, I AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in the
type design. certify this proposed regulation: right-hand landing lights compartment,
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which, in combination with the heat Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
generated by the taxi lights and landing lights Bulletin A605–28–008, Revision 02, dated effective date of this AD, for any requirement
on the ground reaching the auto-ignition July 9, 2014. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
temperature of the fuel, could result in a manufacturer, the action must be
(j) New Requirement: Terminating Action—
ignition of any fuel or fumes present in the accomplished using a method approved by
Replacement of Connector
right-hand landing lights compartment. the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
Within 5 months, or 150 flight hours after FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
(f) Compliance the effective date of this AD, replace the DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
Comply with this AD within the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of must include the DAO-authorized signature.
compliance times specified, unless already the APU and do all applicable related
done. investigative actions, in accordance with Part (m) Related Information
B of the Accomplishment Instructions of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections for Fuel Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605–28– Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Leaks With No Changes 008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–21, dated
This paragraph restates the requirements of Accomplishing this replacement terminates July 10, 2014, for related information. This
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–20–01, the repetitive actions required by paragraph MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October (g) of this AD provided that the following Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
3, 2014) with no changes. Within 25 flight actions are done, as applicable. searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
hours after October 20, 2014, (the effective (1) If any damage (cuts) is found on the 2015–3634.
date of AD 2014–20–01): Do a general visual wires, before further flight, replace the wire (2) For service information identified in
inspection for any fuel leak in the right-hand with a new wire identified in kit 605K28– this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
landing lights compartment, and do all 008A, in accordance with the Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
applicable related investigative and Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
corrective actions, in accordance with Part A Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008, 855–7401; email thd.crj@
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605–28– (2) If any damage is found on an O-ring, www.bombardier.com. You may view this
008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014, except before further flight, replace the O-ring with service information at the FAA, Transport
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do a new O-ring, in accordance with the Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
all applicable related investigative and Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Renton, WA. For information on the
corrective actions before further flight. Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008, availability of this material at the FAA, call
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. 425–227–1221.
not to exceed 8 flight hours until the (3) If any fuel leak is found, before further
replacement specified in paragraph (j) of this flight, do corrective actions using a method Issued in Renton, Washington, on
AD has been accomplished. approved by the Manager, New York ACO, September 15, 2015.
ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Michael Kaszycki,
(h) Retained Corrective Action if Fuel Leak Inc.’s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO,
Is Found During Related Investigative Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
the approval must include the DAO- Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Actions With No Changes authorized signature.
This paragraph restates the requirements of [FR Doc. 2015–24020 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am]
paragraph (h) of AD 2014–20–01, (k) Retained Credit for Previous Actions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October With a Redesignated Paragraph
3, 2014) with no changes. If any fuel leak is This paragraph restates paragraph (k) of AD
found during the related investigative actions 2014–20–01, Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before 59640, October 3, 2014) with a redesignated
further flight, do the terminating action paragraph. This paragraph provides credit for Federal Aviation Administration
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, or do actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD,
corrective actions using a method approved if those actions were performed before 14 CFR Part 39
by the Manager, New York Aircraft October 20, 2014, (the effective date of AD
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA; 2014–20–01, Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR [Docket No. FAA–2015–3629; Directorate
or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); 59640, October 3, 2014) using Bombardier Identifier 2015–NM–011–AD]
or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008,
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, Revision 01, dated May 28, 2014, which is RIN 2120–AA64
the approval must include the DAO- not incorporated by reference in this AD.
authorized signature. Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions Aviation Airplanes
(i) Retained Inspection of Connector Wiring The following provisions also apply to this
With No Changes AD: AGENCY: Federal Aviation
This paragraph restates the requirements of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (FAA), DOT.
paragraph (j) of AD 2014–20–01, Amendment (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014) ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
(NPRM).
with no changes. For airplanes having new
connectors installed, in accordance with Part procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
B of the Accomplishment Instructions of accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605–28– request to your principal inspector or local airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
008, dated April 21, 2014: Within 6 months Flight Standards District Office, as Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE–
or 150 flight hours after October 20, 2014, appropriate. If sending information directly FALCON 50, MYSTERE–FALCON 900,
(the effective date of AD 2014–20–01), to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program FALCON 900EX, FALCON 2000, and
whichever occurs first, do a detailed Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This
inspection for damage (cuts) of the connector FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
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proposed AD was prompted by a report
wiring, in accordance with Part B of the Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone of an in-flight lightning strike to the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before WHELEN anti-collision light located on
Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008, using any approved AMOC, notify your
Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. If any appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a the top of the vertical fin tip that caused
damage (cuts) is found on the wires, before principal inspector, the manager of the local severe damage and induced the loss of
further flight, replace the wire with a new flight standards district office/certificate some airplane functions. This proposed
wire identified in kit 605K28–008A, in holding district office. The AMOC approval AD would require modification of the
accordance with the Accomplishment letter must specifically reference this AD. anti-collision light bonding. We are
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 9, 2015. | |
| Contact | Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 57543 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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