80_FR_65873 80 FR 65666 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

80 FR 65666 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 207 (October 27, 2015)

Page Range65666-65670
FR Document2015-27267

We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate revised tasks specified in certain temporary revisions (TRs) to the airplane airworthiness limitations (AWLs). The NPRM was prompted by the need for more stringent inspection requirements for certain affected components. This action revises the NPRM by proposing to require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain revised AWL tasks instead of TRs, and by proposing to require repairs of affected components. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the affected components, which could result in loss of structural integrity. Since these actions impose an additional burden over those proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1075; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-111-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of 
comment period.

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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive 
(AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet 
Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require revising the 
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate revised tasks 
specified in certain temporary revisions (TRs) to the airplane 
airworthiness limitations (AWLs). The NPRM was prompted by the need for 
more stringent inspection requirements for certain affected components. 
This action revises the NPRM by proposing to require revising the 
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain revised AWL 
tasks instead of TRs, and by proposing to require repairs of affected 
components. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to detect 
and correct fatigue cracking in the affected components, which could 
result in loss of structural integrity. Since these actions impose an 
additional burden over those proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the 
comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these 
proposed changes.

DATES: We must receive comments on this SNPRM by December 11, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, 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]; 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.

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-2012-
1075; 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 
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: Jeffrey Zimmer, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7306; 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-2012-1075; 
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-111-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

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. 
Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2012 (77 FR 63282). 
The NPRM was prompted by a revision to the airplane AWLs to introduce 
more stringent inspection requirements on certain affected components. 
The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection 
program to incorporate revised AWL tasks specified in certain TRs.

Actions Since Previous NPRM (77 FR 63282, October 16, 2012) Was Issued

    Since we issued the NPRM (77 FR 63282, October 16, 2012), we have 
determined that a repair requirement should be added to this SNPRM to 
correct fatigue cracking in the affected components.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier Inc. has issued the following AWLs.
     AWL 52-11-131, ``Passenger door--piano hinge half on door 
side,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2 
Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the 
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM) CSP A-053. 
This AWL describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the 
piano hinge half on the passenger door side.
     AWL 53-11-122, ``Windshield center post and bulkhead aft 
post at FS202.75,'' of Appendix B--

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Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness Requirements, 
Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP 
A-053. This AWL describes procedures for a special detailed inspection 
of the windshield center post and bulkhead aft post at fuselage station 
(FS) 202.75.
     AWL 53-21-118, ``Potable water servicing door cut-out and 
internal structure,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 
2 Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the 
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053. This AWL describes procedures for 
a detailed visual inspection of the potable water servicing door cut-
out and internal structure.
     AWL 53-21-129, ``Passenger door--piano hinge half on 
fuselage side,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2 
Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the 
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053. This AWL describes procedures for 
a detailed visual inspection of the piano hinge half of the passenger 
door on the fuselage side.
     AWL 53-41-199, ``FS409.0 +128 vertical posts at BL0.0 and 
BL18.0 left and right local to WL69.0,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness 
Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated 
June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053. This AWL 
describes procedures for a special detailed inspection of the FS409.0 
+128 left and right vertical posts at buttock line (BL) 0.0 and BL18.0 
local to water line (WL) 69.0.
     AWL 53-41-200, ``FS409.0 +128 frame cap aft and fwd splice 
angles at STR21 left and right,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness 
Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated 
June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053. This AWL 
describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the FS409.0 
+128 frame cap aft and forward splice angles at stringer 21.
     AWL 53-41-201, ``FS559.0 pressure bulkhead web and cap 
angle local to BL9.0 and BL18.0 left and right,'' of Appendix B--
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness Requirements, 
Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP 
A-053. This AWL describes procedures for a special detailed inspection 
of the left and right FS559.0 pressure bulkhead web and cap angle local 
to BL9.0 and BL18.0.
     AWL 53-61-156, ``Rear pressure bulkhead forward face below 
floor,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2 
Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the 
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053. This AWL describes procedures for 
a special detailed inspection of the below floor forward face of the 
rear pressure bulkhead.
     AWL 54-10-105, ``Pylon track and support fitting,'' of 
Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness 
Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-
600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053. This AWL describes procedures for a special 
detailed inspection of the pylon track and support fitting.
     AWL 54-10-106, ``Pylon track and support fitting,'' of 
Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness 
Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-
600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053. This AWL describes procedures for a special 
detailed inspection of the pylon track and support fitting.
     AWL 57-21-105, ``Lower wing skin, between BL0.0 to wing 
station (WS) 314.0,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 
2 Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the 
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053. This AWL describes procedures for 
a detailed visual inspection of the lower wing skin, between BL0.0 to 
WS314.0.
     AWL 57-21-112, ``Lower wing plank splice joints at BL45.0, 
WS65.75, and WS148.0,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of 
Part 2 Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of 
the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053. This AWL describes procedures 
for a special detailed inspection of the lower wing plank splice joints 
at BL45.0, WS65.75, and WS148.0.
    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 
SNPRM.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this proposed AD. We considered the comments received.

Requests To Reduce the Number of Inspections

    Skywest Airlines (Skywest) and Expressjet Airlines (Expressjet) 
requested that we reduce the number of inspections proposed by the NPRM 
(77 FR 63282, October 16, 2012) by specifying the AWLs in lieu of the 
TRs referenced in the NPRM. Skywest and Expressjet stated that many of 
the TRs have already been incorporated into the maintenance program; 
the proposed requirements would therefore create difficulty in tracking 
TRs for compliance because of the many anticipated alternative methods 
of compliance (AMOCs) that would be needed. Expressjet stated that the 
large number of proposed inspections will create a significant burden 
on the operator.
    Bombardier requested that we specify the AWLs and cited an example 
of two TRs issued for the same AWL.
    Air Wisconsin (AWI) provided specific references to TRs that have 
been superseded by subsequently published TRs and requested that we 
revise the NPRM (77 FR 63282, October 16, 2012) to reference revised 
TRs that address the identified AWLs.
    We agree with the commenters' requests to specify the AWLs instead 
of the TRs. The entirety of each TR does not need to be mandated. By 
specifying the AWLs, we also eliminate AWI's concern over TRs that have 
been superseded. We have revised paragraph (g) of this SNPRM to remove 
the TRs and specify the AWLs that we propose to be incorporated into 
the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable.

Request To Change Compliance Times for Tasks Without Phase-in Schedules

    AWI requested that, for those tasks without specific phase-in 
schedules, we change the compliance times to the times specified in the 
applicable TR, or ``within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date 
of this AD,'' whichever occurs later. AWI stated that although most of 
the tasks have phase-in schedules, some do not; therefore, the ability 
to perform these tasks on an entire fleet within the 60 days specified 
in the NPRM (77 FR 63282, October 16, 2012) may not be realistic.
    We agree with the commenter's request to specify phase-in schedules 
for the AWL tasks without specific phase-in schedules. As stated 
previously, we revised paragraph (g) of this SNPRM to reference the 
AWLs in lieu of the TRs. We revised paragraph (h) of this SNPRM to 
specify where to locate compliance times for tasks with phase-in 
schedules and for those without phase-in schedules. In addition, new 
paragraph (h)(2) of this SNPRM provides a grace period of ``within 
1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.''

Requests Regarding Previously Approved Repairs

    AWI requested that we approve AMOCs for the intervals and/or 
methods contained in technical repair data, e.g., repair engineering 
orders

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(REOs) or generic repair engineering orders (GREOs) that have been 
approved previously by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). AWI 
stated that many of these TCCA-approved REOs or GREOs have alternative 
inspection intervals that differ from the applicable AWL tasks stated 
in the TRs or the tasks contained within Appendix B--Airworthiness 
Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier 
CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053.
    Skywest and Expressjet requested that we allow previous AWL task 
repairs that have been approved by Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design 
Approval Organization (DAO) in the inspection areas. Skywest and 
Expressjet stated that this will reduce the number of AMOCs needed for 
previous repairs.
    We agree with the commenters' requests regarding previously 
approved repairs. We agree to include a provision in this SNPRM to 
allow for previously approved repairs in the inspection area that were 
approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-
170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. We have added this 
provision in paragraph (k) of this SNPRM.

Request To Use Future Revisions of AWLs

    Expressjet requested that we allow the use of future revisions of 
the identified AWL tasks, provided they are approved by TCCA.
    We disagree to allow the use of future revisions of the identified 
AWL tasks as a method of compliance with this SNPRM. When referring to 
a specific document in an AD, using the phrase ``or later approved 
revisions'' violates Office of the Federal Register (OFR) regulations 
for approving materials that are incorporated by reference in rules. 
See 1 CFR 51.1(f). In general terms, we are required by these OFR 
regulations to either publish the service document contents as part of 
the actual AD language, or submit the service document to the OFR for 
approval as ``referenced'' material. In the latter case, we may only 
refer to such material in the text of an AD; the AD may refer to the 
service document only if the OFR approved it for incorporation by 
reference.
    To allow operators to use later revisions of the referenced 
document (issued after publication of the AD), either we must revise 
the AD to reference specific later revisions, or operators must request 
approval to use later revisions as an AMOC under the provisions of 
paragraph (k) of this SNPRM. Therefore, affected operators may request 
approval to use a later revision of the referenced AWL tasks as an AMOC 
using the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this SNPRM provided 
an adequate level of safety is maintained. We have not changed this 
SNPRM in this regard.

Request To Permit Removal of TR From Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM

    Skywest requested that we permit removal of the TR when the 
required maintenance action is incorporated into an MRM revision. 
Skywest stated that referring to each TR becomes problematic because a 
standard revision of the MRM, when published, states that the 
incorporated TRs are to be removed and discarded.
    As stated previously, we have revised paragraph (g) of this SNPRM 
to remove the TRs and specify the AWLs that we propose to be 
incorporated into the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. 
Therefore, it is unnecessary to change this SNPRM in this regard.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This SNPRM

    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.
    Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM (77 FR 
63282, October 16, 2012). As a result, we have determined that it is 
necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional 
opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM.
    This SNPRM proposes to require revisions to certain operator 
maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these 
inspections is required by section 91.403(c) of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR 91.403(c)). For airplanes that have been previously 
modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these 
inspections, an operator might not be able to accomplish the 
inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply 
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval of an AMOC in 
accordance with the provisions of paragraph (k) of this SNPRM. The 
request should include a description of changes to the required 
inspections that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the 
affected structure.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this SNPRM affects 575 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the requirements of this SNPRM. The average labor rate is 
$85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 
SNPRM on U.S. operators to be $48,875, or $85 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 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.

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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

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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):

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2012-1075; Directorate Identifier 
2012-NM-111-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 11, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional 
Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any category, 
serial numbers 7003 and subsequent.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic 
inspections.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a revision to the airplane airworthiness 
limitations (AWLs) to introduce more stringent inspection 
requirements on certain affected components. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the affected components 
and consequent loss of structural integrity.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance Program or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the 
revised inspection requirements specified in the AWLs identified in 
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD.
    (1) AWL 52-11-131, ``Passenger door--piano hinge half on door 
side,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, 
Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the 
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM) CSP A-
053.
    (2) AWL 53-11-122, ``Windshield center post and bulkhead aft 
post at FS202.75,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of 
Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, 
of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053.
    (3) AWL 53-21-118, ``Potable water servicing door cut-out and 
internal structure,'' of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, 
Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM 
CSP A-053.
    (4) AWL 53-21-129, ``Passenger door--piano hinge half on 
fuselage side,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 
2, Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of 
the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053.
    (5) AWL 53-41-199, ``FS409.0 + 128 vertical posts at BL0.0 and 
BL18.0 left and right local to WL69.0,'' of Appendix B--
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, 
Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM 
CSP A-053.
    (6) AWL 53-41-200, ``FS409.0 + 128 frame cap aft and fwd splice 
angles at STR21 left and right,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness 
Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, 
dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053.
    (7) AWL 53-41-201, ``FS559.0 pressure bulkhead web and cap angle 
local to BL9.0 and BL18.0 left and right,'' of Appendix B--
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, 
Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM 
CSP A-053.
    (8) AWL 53-61-156, ``Rear pressure bulkhead forward face below 
floor,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, 
Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the 
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053.
    (9) AWL 54-10-105, ``Pylon track and support fitting,'' of 
Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness 
Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-
600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053.
    (10) AWL 54-10-106, ``Pylon track and support fitting,'' of 
Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness 
Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-
600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053.
    (11) AWL 57-21-105, ``Lower wing skin, between BL0.0 to 
WS314.0,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, 
Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the 
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053.
    (12) AWL 57-21-112, ``Lower wing plank splice joints at BL45.0, 
WS65.75, and WS148.0,'' of Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of 
Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, 
of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053.

(h) Initial Compliance Times for AWL Tasks

    (1) For tasks with phase-in schedules specified in the AWLs 
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD: The 
initial compliance times are at the applicable times specified in 
the applicable AWL, or within 60 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later, except as specified in paragraph 
(h)(2) of this AD.
    (2) For tasks with no phase-in schedules specified in the AWLs 
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD: The 
initial compliance times are at the applicable times specified in 
Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness 
Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL-
600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053, or within 1,000 flight cycles after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

(i) Corrective Action

    If any damage (including, but not limited to, cracking, 
corrosion, and wear) is found during any inspection required by any 
AWL specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, 
repair 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).

(j) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After accomplishing the revisions required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may 
be used other than those specified in the AWLs identified in 
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD; unless the actions and 
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) 
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this 
AD, or the actions and intervals are approved as part of a repair 
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.

(k) 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 manager of 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) Previously Approved Repairs: Repairs approved before the 
effective date of this AD that meet the conditions specified in 
paragraphs (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), and (k)(2)(iii) of this AD are 
acceptable methods of compliance for the repaired area.
    (i) The repairs were accomplished using a method approved by the 
Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s 
TCCA DAO.
    (ii) The repair approval refers to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness 
Directive CF-2012-13, dated April 10, 2012, and provides an 
inspection program (inspection threshold, method, and repetitive 
interval).
    (iii) The operator has revised its maintenance or inspection 
program, as

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applicable, to include the inspection program (inspection threshold, 
method, and repetitive interval) for the repair.
    (3) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, 
ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved 
by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-13, dated April 10, 
2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0597-0002.
    (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 October 6, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-27267 Filed 10-26-15; 8:45 am]
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                                                  This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                       • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                  contains notices to the public of the proposed          http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                FAA–2012–1075; Directorate Identifier
                                                  issuance of rules and regulations. The                  instructions for submitting comments.                 2012–NM–111–AD’’ at the beginning of
                                                  purpose of these notices is to give interested             • Fax: 202–493–2251.                               your comments. We specifically invite
                                                  persons an opportunity to participate in the               • Mail: U.S. Department of                         comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                  rule making prior to the adoption of the final
                                                                                                          Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 economic, environmental, and energy
                                                  rules.
                                                                                                          30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                  aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                                                                          W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  consider all comments received by the
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Washington, DC 20590.                                 closing date and may amend this
                                                                                                             • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                proposed AD based on those comments.
                                                  Federal Aviation Administration                         Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   We will post all comments we
                                                                                                          30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                  receive, without change, to http://
                                                  14 CFR Part 39                                          W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                                                                          Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5                  personal information you provide. We
                                                  [Docket No. FAA–2012–1075; Directorate                                                                        will also post a report summarizing each
                                                  Identifier 2012–NM–111–AD]                              p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                                                                          Federal holidays.                                     substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                  RIN 2120–AA64                                              For service information identified in              about this proposed AD.
                                                                                                          this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,                 Discussion
                                                  Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,                   Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
                                                  Inc. Airplanes                                          Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone                       We issued a notice of proposed
                                                                                                          514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email                 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                                  AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                                                                          thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet                 part 39 by adding an AD that would
                                                  Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                          http://www.bombardier.com. You may                    apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
                                                  ACTION: Supplemental notice of
                                                                                                          view this referenced service information              CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 &
                                                  proposed rulemaking (NPRM);                                                                                   440) airplanes. The NPRM published in
                                                  reopening of comment period.                            at the FAA, Transport Airplane
                                                                                                          Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                    the Federal Register on October 16,
                                                  SUMMARY:    We are revising an earlier                  Renton, WA. For information on the                    2012 (77 FR 63282). The NPRM was
                                                  proposed airworthiness directive (AD)                   availability of this material at the FAA,             prompted by a revision to the airplane
                                                  for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–                  call 425–227–1221.                                    AWLs to introduce more stringent
                                                  600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 &                                                                           inspection requirements on certain
                                                  440) airplanes. The NPRM proposed to                    Examining the AD Docket                               affected components. The NPRM
                                                  require revising the maintenance or                        You may examine the AD docket on                   proposed to require revising the
                                                  inspection program to incorporate                       the Internet at http://                               maintenance or inspection program to
                                                  revised tasks specified in certain                      www.regulations.gov by searching for                  incorporate revised AWL tasks specified
                                                  temporary revisions (TRs) to the                        and locating Docket No. FAA–2012–                     in certain TRs.
                                                  airplane airworthiness limitations                      1075; or in person at the Docket                      Actions Since Previous NPRM (77 FR
                                                  (AWLs). The NPRM was prompted by                        Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    63282, October 16, 2012) Was Issued
                                                  the need for more stringent inspection                  and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                  requirements for certain affected                       except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  Since we issued the NPRM (77 FR
                                                  components. This action revises the                     contains this proposed AD, the                        63282, October 16, 2012), we have
                                                  NPRM by proposing to require revising                   regulatory evaluation, any comments                   determined that a repair requirement
                                                  the maintenance or inspection program                   received, and other information. The                  should be added to this SNPRM to
                                                  to incorporate certain revised AWL                      street address for the Docket Office                  correct fatigue cracking in the affected
                                                  tasks instead of TRs, and by proposing                  (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the                   components.
                                                  to require repairs of affected                          ADDRESSES section. Comments will be                   Related Service Information Under 1
                                                  components. We are proposing this                       available in the AD docket shortly after              CFR Part 51
                                                  supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to detect                     receipt.                                                Bombardier Inc. has issued the
                                                  and correct fatigue cracking in the                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      following AWLs.
                                                  affected components, which could                        Jeffrey Zimmer, Aerospace Engineer,                     • AWL 52–11–131, ‘‘Passenger door—
                                                  result in loss of structural integrity.                 Airframe and Mechanical Systems                       piano hinge half on door side,’’ of
                                                  Since these actions impose an                           Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York                        Appendix B—Airworthiness
                                                  additional burden over those proposed                   Aircraft Certification Office, 1600                   Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness
                                                  in the NPRM, we are reopening the                       Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,                  Requirements, Revision 9, dated June
                                                  comment period to allow the public the                  NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7306; fax                 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–600–
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                                                  chance to comment on these proposed                     516–794–5531.                                         2B19 Maintenance Requirements
                                                  changes.                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            Manual (MRM) CSP A–053. This AWL
                                                  DATES: We must receive comments on                                                                            describes procedures for a detailed
                                                  this SNPRM by December 11, 2015.                        Comments Invited
                                                                                                                                                                visual inspection of the piano hinge half
                                                  ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                         We invite you to send any written                   on the passenger door side.
                                                  using the procedures found in 14 CFR                    relevant data, views, or arguments about                • AWL 53–11–122, ‘‘Windshield
                                                  11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                this proposed AD. Send your comments                  center post and bulkhead aft post at
                                                  methods:                                                to an address listed under the                        FS202.75,’’ of Appendix B—


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                                                  Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2                    Requirements, Revision 9, dated June                  have already been incorporated into the
                                                  Airworthiness Requirements, Revision                    10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–600–                   maintenance program; the proposed
                                                  9, dated June 10, 2013, of the                          2B19 MRM CSP A–053. This AWL                          requirements would therefore create
                                                  Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–                       describes procedures for a special                    difficulty in tracking TRs for
                                                  053. This AWL describes procedures for                  detailed inspection of the below floor                compliance because of the many
                                                  a special detailed inspection of the                    forward face of the rear pressure                     anticipated alternative methods of
                                                  windshield center post and bulkhead aft                 bulkhead.                                             compliance (AMOCs) that would be
                                                  post at fuselage station (FS) 202.75.                      • AWL 54–10–105, ‘‘Pylon track and                 needed. Expressjet stated that the large
                                                     • AWL 53–21–118, ‘‘Potable water                     support fitting,’’ of Appendix B—                     number of proposed inspections will
                                                  servicing door cut-out and internal                     Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2                  create a significant burden on the
                                                  structure,’’ of Appendix B—                             Airworthiness Requirements, Revision                  operator.
                                                  Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2                    9, dated June 10, 2013, of the                           Bombardier requested that we specify
                                                  Airworthiness Requirements, Revision                    Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–                     the AWLs and cited an example of two
                                                  9, dated June 10, 2013, of the                          053. This AWL describes procedures for                TRs issued for the same AWL.
                                                  Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–                       a special detailed inspection of the                     Air Wisconsin (AWI) provided
                                                  053. This AWL describes procedures for                  pylon track and support fitting.                      specific references to TRs that have been
                                                  a detailed visual inspection of the                        • AWL 54–10–106, ‘‘Pylon track and                 superseded by subsequently published
                                                  potable water servicing door cut-out and                support fitting,’’ of Appendix B—                     TRs and requested that we revise the
                                                  internal structure.                                     Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2                  NPRM (77 FR 63282, October 16, 2012)
                                                     • AWL 53–21–129, ‘‘Passenger door—                   Airworthiness Requirements, Revision                  to reference revised TRs that address the
                                                  piano hinge half on fuselage side,’’ of                 9, dated June 10, 2013, of the                        identified AWLs.
                                                  Appendix B—Airworthiness                                Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–                        We agree with the commenters’
                                                  Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness                    053. This AWL describes procedures for                requests to specify the AWLs instead of
                                                  Requirements, Revision 9, dated June                    a special detailed inspection of the                  the TRs. The entirety of each TR does
                                                  10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–600–                     pylon track and support fitting.                      not need to be mandated. By specifying
                                                  2B19 MRM CSP A–053. This AWL                               • AWL 57–21–105, ‘‘Lower wing                      the AWLs, we also eliminate AWI’s
                                                  describes procedures for a detailed                     skin, between BL0.0 to wing station                   concern over TRs that have been
                                                  visual inspection of the piano hinge half               (WS) 314.0,’’ of Appendix B—                          superseded. We have revised paragraph
                                                  of the passenger door on the fuselage                   Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2                  (g) of this SNPRM to remove the TRs
                                                  side.                                                   Airworthiness Requirements, Revision                  and specify the AWLs that we propose
                                                     • AWL 53–41–199, ‘‘FS409.0 +128                      9, dated June 10, 2013, of the                        to be incorporated into the maintenance
                                                  vertical posts at BL0.0 and BL18.0 left                 Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–                     or inspection program, as applicable.
                                                  and right local to WL69.0,’’ of Appendix                053. This AWL describes procedures for
                                                  B—Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2                                                                        Request To Change Compliance Times
                                                                                                          a detailed visual inspection of the lower             for Tasks Without Phase-in Schedules
                                                  Airworthiness Requirements, Revision                    wing skin, between BL0.0 to WS314.0.
                                                  9, dated June 10, 2013, of the                             • AWL 57–21–112, ‘‘Lower wing                         AWI requested that, for those tasks
                                                  Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–                       plank splice joints at BL45.0, WS65.75,               without specific phase-in schedules, we
                                                  053. This AWL describes procedures for                  and WS148.0,’’ of Appendix B—                         change the compliance times to the
                                                  a special detailed inspection of the                    Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2                  times specified in the applicable TR, or
                                                  FS409.0 +128 left and right vertical                    Airworthiness Requirements, Revision                  ‘‘within 1,000 flight cycles after the
                                                  posts at buttock line (BL) 0.0 and BL18.0               9, dated June 10, 2013, of the                        effective date of this AD,’’ whichever
                                                  local to water line (WL) 69.0.                          Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–                     occurs later. AWI stated that although
                                                     • AWL 53–41–200, ‘‘FS409.0 +128                      053. This AWL describes procedures for                most of the tasks have phase-in
                                                  frame cap aft and fwd splice angles at                  a special detailed inspection of the                  schedules, some do not; therefore, the
                                                  STR21 left and right,’’ of Appendix B—                  lower wing plank splice joints at                     ability to perform these tasks on an
                                                  Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2                    BL45.0, WS65.75, and WS148.0.                         entire fleet within the 60 days specified
                                                  Airworthiness Requirements, Revision                       This service information is reasonably             in the NPRM (77 FR 63282, October 16,
                                                  9, dated June 10, 2013, of the                          available because the interested parties              2012) may not be realistic.
                                                  Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–                       have access to it through their normal                   We agree with the commenter’s
                                                  053. This AWL describes procedures for                  course of business or by the means                    request to specify phase-in schedules for
                                                  a detailed visual inspection of the                     identified in the ADDRESSES section of                the AWL tasks without specific phase-
                                                  FS409.0 +128 frame cap aft and forward                  this SNPRM.                                           in schedules. As stated previously, we
                                                  splice angles at stringer 21.                                                                                 revised paragraph (g) of this SNPRM to
                                                     • AWL 53–41–201, ‘‘FS559.0                           Comments                                              reference the AWLs in lieu of the TRs.
                                                  pressure bulkhead web and cap angle                       We gave the public the opportunity to               We revised paragraph (h) of this SNPRM
                                                  local to BL9.0 and BL18.0 left and                      participate in developing this proposed               to specify where to locate compliance
                                                  right,’’ of Appendix B—Airworthiness                    AD. We considered the comments                        times for tasks with phase-in schedules
                                                  Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness                    received.                                             and for those without phase-in
                                                  Requirements, Revision 9, dated June                                                                          schedules. In addition, new paragraph
                                                  10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–600–                     Requests To Reduce the Number of
                                                                                                                                                                (h)(2) of this SNPRM provides a grace
                                                  2B19 MRM CSP A–053. This AWL                            Inspections
                                                                                                                                                                period of ‘‘within 1,000 flight cycles
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                                                  describes procedures for a special                        Skywest Airlines (Skywest) and                      after the effective date of this AD.’’
                                                  detailed inspection of the left and right               Expressjet Airlines (Expressjet)
                                                  FS559.0 pressure bulkhead web and cap                   requested that we reduce the number of                Requests Regarding Previously
                                                  angle local to BL9.0 and BL18.0.                        inspections proposed by the NPRM (77                  Approved Repairs
                                                     • AWL 53–61–156, ‘‘Rear pressure                     FR 63282, October 16, 2012) by                          AWI requested that we approve
                                                  bulkhead forward face below floor,’’ of                 specifying the AWLs in lieu of the TRs                AMOCs for the intervals and/or
                                                  Appendix B—Airworthiness                                referenced in the NPRM. Skywest and                   methods contained in technical repair
                                                  Limitations, of Part 2 Airworthiness                    Expressjet stated that many of the TRs                data, e.g., repair engineering orders


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                                                  (REOs) or generic repair engineering                    may request approval to use a later                   inspections that will ensure the
                                                  orders (GREOs) that have been approved                  revision of the referenced AWL tasks as               continued damage tolerance of the
                                                  previously by Transport Canada Civil                    an AMOC using the procedures                          affected structure.
                                                  Aviation (TCCA). AWI stated that many                   specified in paragraph (k) of this
                                                                                                                                                                Costs of Compliance
                                                  of these TCCA-approved REOs or                          SNPRM provided an adequate level of
                                                  GREOs have alternative inspection                       safety is maintained. We have not                       We estimate that this SNPRM affects
                                                  intervals that differ from the applicable               changed this SNPRM in this regard.                    575 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                  AWL tasks stated in the TRs or the tasks                                                                        We estimate that it would take about
                                                                                                          Request To Permit Removal of TR From                  1 work-hour per product to comply with
                                                  contained within Appendix B—
                                                                                                          Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM                            the requirements of this SNPRM. The
                                                  Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
                                                  Airworthiness Requirements, of the                        Skywest requested that we permit                    average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
                                                  Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–                       removal of the TR when the required                   Based on these figures, we estimate the
                                                  053.                                                    maintenance action is incorporated into               cost of this SNPRM on U.S. operators to
                                                    Skywest and Expressjet requested that                 an MRM revision. Skywest stated that                  be $48,875, or $85 per product.
                                                  we allow previous AWL task repairs                      referring to each TR becomes                          Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                  that have been approved by Bombardier,                  problematic because a standard revision
                                                  Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval                             of the MRM, when published, states that                  Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                  Organization (DAO) in the inspection                    the incorporated TRs are to be removed                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                  areas. Skywest and Expressjet stated                    and discarded.                                        rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                  that this will reduce the number of                       As stated previously, we have revised               section 106, describes the authority of
                                                  AMOCs needed for previous repairs.                      paragraph (g) of this SNPRM to remove                 the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                                    We agree with the commenters’                         the TRs and specify the AWLs that we                  Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                                  requests regarding previously approved                  propose to be incorporated into the                   detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                  repairs. We agree to include a provision                maintenance or inspection program, as                 authority.
                                                  in this SNPRM to allow for previously                   applicable. Therefore, it is unnecessary                 We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                  approved repairs in the inspection area                 to change this SNPRM in this regard.                  the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                  that were approved by the Manager,                                                                            Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                                                                          FAA’s Determination and Requirements                  General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                  New York Aircraft Certification Office,                 of This SNPRM
                                                  ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or                                                                                     section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                  Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO. We have                      This product has been approved by                   promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                  added this provision in paragraph (k) of                the aviation authority of another                     air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                  this SNPRM.                                             country, and is approved for operation                for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                                                                          in the United States. Pursuant to our                 the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                  Request To Use Future Revisions of                      bilateral agreement with the State of                 safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                  AWLs                                                    Design Authority, we have been notified               is within the scope of that authority
                                                     Expressjet requested that we allow the               of the unsafe condition described in the              because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                  use of future revisions of the identified               MCAI and service information                          that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                  AWL tasks, provided they are approved                   referenced above. We are proposing this               products identified in this rulemaking
                                                  by TCCA.                                                AD because we evaluated all pertinent                 action.
                                                     We disagree to allow the use of future               information and determined an unsafe                  Regulatory Findings
                                                  revisions of the identified AWL tasks as                condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                                  a method of compliance with this                        develop on other products of the same                   We determined that this proposed AD
                                                  SNPRM. When referring to a specific                     type design.                                          would not have federalism implications
                                                  document in an AD, using the phrase                       Certain changes described above                     under Executive Order 13132. This
                                                  ‘‘or later approved revisions’’ violates                expand the scope of the NPRM (77 FR                   proposed AD would not have a
                                                  Office of the Federal Register (OFR)                    63282, October 16, 2012). As a result,                substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                  regulations for approving materials that                we have determined that it is necessary               the relationship between the national
                                                  are incorporated by reference in rules.                 to reopen the comment period to                       Government and the States, or on the
                                                  See 1 CFR 51.1(f). In general terms, we                 provide additional opportunity for the                distribution of power and
                                                  are required by these OFR regulations to                public to comment on this SNPRM.                      responsibilities among the various
                                                  either publish the service document                       This SNPRM proposes to require                      levels of government.
                                                                                                          revisions to certain operator                           For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                  contents as part of the actual AD
                                                                                                          maintenance documents to include new                  certify this proposed regulation:
                                                  language, or submit the service                                                                                 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                  document to the OFR for approval as                     inspections. Compliance with these
                                                                                                                                                                action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                                  ‘‘referenced’’ material. In the latter case,            inspections is required by section                      2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                                  we may only refer to such material in                   91.403(c) of the Federal Aviation                     DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                  the text of an AD; the AD may refer to                  Regulations (14 CFR 91.403(c)). For                   (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                  the service document only if the OFR                    airplanes that have been previously                     3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                  approved it for incorporation by                        modified, altered, or repaired in the                 Alaska; and
                                                  reference.                                              areas addressed by these inspections, an                4. Will not have a significant
                                                     To allow operators to use later                      operator might not be able to                         economic impact, positive or negative,
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                                                  revisions of the referenced document                    accomplish the inspections described in               on a substantial number of small entities
                                                  (issued after publication of the AD),                   the revisions. In this situation, to                  under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                  either we must revise the AD to                         comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the                     Flexibility Act.
                                                  reference specific later revisions, or                  operator must request approval of an
                                                  operators must request approval to use                  AMOC in accordance with the                           List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                  later revisions as an AMOC under the                    provisions of paragraph (k) of this                     Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                  provisions of paragraph (k) of this                     SNPRM. The request should include a                   safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                  SNPRM. Therefore, affected operators                    description of changes to the required                Safety.


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                                                  The Proposed Amendment                                     (3) AWL 53–21–118, ‘‘Potable water                 paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD:
                                                                                                          servicing door cut-out and internal                   The initial compliance times are at the
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                      structure,’’ of Part 2, Airworthiness                 applicable times specified in Appendix B—
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                   Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10,              Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
                                                  the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   2013, of the Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM               Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9,
                                                  39 as follows:                                          CSP A–053.                                            dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–
                                                                                                             (4) AWL 53–21–129, ‘‘Passenger door—               600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053, or within 1,000
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   piano hinge half on fuselage side,’’ of               flight cycles after the effective date of this
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                              Appendix B—Airworthiness Limitations, of              AD, whichever occurs later.
                                                                                                          Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, Revision
                                                                                                          9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier             (i) Corrective Action
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                                                                          If any damage (including, but not limited
                                                                                                          CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053.
                                                  continues to read as follows:                              (5) AWL 53–41–199, ‘‘FS409.0 + 128                 to, cracking, corrosion, and wear) is found
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          vertical posts at BL0.0 and BL18.0 left and           during any inspection required by any AWL
                                                                                                          right local to WL69.0,’’ of Appendix B—               specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                     Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,                 further flight, repair using a method
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9,               approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft
                                                  the following new airworthiness                         dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–            Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA;
                                                                                                          600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053.                               or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA);
                                                  directive (AD):                                            (6) AWL 53–41–200, ‘‘FS409.0 + 128 frame           or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
                                                  Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2012–                  cap aft and fwd splice angles at STR21 left           Organization (DAO).
                                                     1075; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–                and right,’’ of Appendix B—Airworthiness
                                                     111–AD.                                              Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness                 (j) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
                                                                                                          Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10,                 After accomplishing the revisions required
                                                  (a) Comments Due Date                                   2013, of the Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM               by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
                                                    We must receive comments by December                  CSP A–053.                                            actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
                                                  11, 2015.                                                  (7) AWL 53–41–201, ‘‘FS559.0 pressure              used other than those specified in the AWLs
                                                                                                          bulkhead web and cap angle local to BL9.0             identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12)
                                                  (b) Affected ADs                                        and BL18.0 left and right,’’ of Appendix B—           of this AD; unless the actions and intervals
                                                    None.                                                 Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,                 are approved as an alternative method of
                                                                                                          Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9,               compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
                                                  (c) Applicability
                                                                                                          dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–            procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
                                                     This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model            600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053.                               AD, or the actions and intervals are approved
                                                  CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)                (8) AWL 53–61–156, ‘‘Rear pressure                 as part of a repair specified in paragraph (i)
                                                  airplanes, certificated in any category, serial         bulkhead forward face below floor,’’ of               of this AD.
                                                  numbers 7003 and subsequent.                            Appendix B—Airworthiness Limitations, of
                                                                                                                                                                (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                                                                          Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, Revision
                                                  (d) Subject                                                                                                      The following provisions also apply to this
                                                                                                          9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier
                                                    Air Transport Association (ATA) of                    CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053.                            AD:
                                                  America Code 05, Periodic inspections.                     (9) AWL 54–10–105, ‘‘Pylon track and                  (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                          support fitting,’’ of Appendix B—                     (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,
                                                  (e) Reason
                                                                                                          Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,                 ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
                                                     This AD was prompted by a revision to the            Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9,               AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
                                                  airplane airworthiness limitations (AWLs) to            dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–            procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
                                                  introduce more stringent inspection                     600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053.                               accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                                  requirements on certain affected components.               (10) AWL 54–10–106, ‘‘Pylon track and              request to your principal inspector or local
                                                  We are issuing this AD to detect and correct            support fitting,’’ of Appendix B—                     Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                  fatigue cracking in the affected components             Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,                 appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                  and consequent loss of structural integrity.            Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9,               to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN:
                                                                                                          dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–            Program Manager, Continuing Operational
                                                  (f) Compliance
                                                                                                          600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053.                               Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
                                                     Comply with this AD within the                          (11) AWL 57–21–105, ‘‘Lower wing skin,             Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
                                                  compliance times specified, unless already              between BL0.0 to WS314.0,’’ of Appendix               telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–
                                                  done.                                                   B—Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,               5531. Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                                                                          Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9,               notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                  (g) Maintenance Program or Inspection
                                                                                                          dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–            or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                  Program Revision
                                                                                                          600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053.                               of the local flight standards district office/
                                                     Within 60 days after the effective date of              (12) AWL 57–21–112, ‘‘Lower wing plank             certificate holding district office. The AMOC
                                                  this AD: Revise the maintenance or                      splice joints at BL45.0, WS65.75, and                 approval letter must specifically reference
                                                  inspection program, as applicable, to                   WS148.0,’’ of Appendix B—Airworthiness                this AD.
                                                  incorporate the revised inspection                      Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness                    (2) Previously Approved Repairs: Repairs
                                                  requirements specified in the AWLs                      Requirements, Revision 9, dated June 10,              approved before the effective date of this AD
                                                  identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12)         2013, of the Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM               that meet the conditions specified in
                                                  of this AD.                                             CSP A–053.                                            paragraphs (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), and (k)(2)(iii) of
                                                     (1) AWL 52–11–131, ‘‘Passenger door—                                                                       this AD are acceptable methods of
                                                  piano hinge half on door side,’’ of Appendix            (h) Initial Compliance Times for AWL Tasks            compliance for the repaired area.
                                                  B—Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,                   (1) For tasks with phase-in schedules                  (i) The repairs were accomplished using a
                                                  Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 9,                 specified in the AWLs identified in                   method approved by the Manager, New York
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                                                  dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier CL–              paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD:         ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or
                                                  600–2B19 Maintenance Requirements                       The initial compliance times are at the               Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO.
                                                  Manual (MRM) CSP A–053.                                 applicable times specified in the applicable             (ii) The repair approval refers to MCAI
                                                     (2) AWL 53–11–122, ‘‘Windshield center               AWL, or within 60 days after the effective            Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–
                                                  post and bulkhead aft post at FS202.75,’’ of            date of this AD, whichever occurs later,              13, dated April 10, 2012, and provides an
                                                  Appendix B—Airworthiness Limitations, of                except as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this       inspection program (inspection threshold,
                                                  Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, Revision            AD.                                                   method, and repetitive interval).
                                                  9, dated June 10, 2013, of the Bombardier                 (2) For tasks with no phase-in schedules               (iii) The operator has revised its
                                                  CL–600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053.                              specified in the AWLs identified in                   maintenance or inspection program, as



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                                                  applicable, to include the inspection program           September 26, 2006 (71 FR 56072) is                   DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
                                                  (inspection threshold, method, and repetitive           partially withdrawn.
                                                  interval) for the repair.                                                                                     Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
                                                     (3) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      Bureau
                                                  requirement in this AD to obtain corrective             Zoran Stojanovic, (202) 317–6980 (not a
                                                  actions from a manufacturer, the action must            toll-free number).
                                                  be accomplished using a method approved
                                                                                                                                                                27 CFR Part 9
                                                  by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                                                                [Docket No. TTB–2015–0005; Notice No.
                                                  FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
                                                                                                          Background                                            149A; Re: Notice No. 149]
                                                  DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
                                                  must include the DAO-authorized signature.                                                                    RIN 1513–AC14
                                                                                                            On September 26, 2006, the
                                                  (l) Related Information                                 Department of the Treasury and the IRS
                                                                                                                                                                Proposed Establishment of the Lewis-
                                                     (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                    published in the Federal Register
                                                  Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian                                                                     Clark Valley Viticultural Area and
                                                                                                          proposed regulations (71 FR 56072;
                                                  Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–13, dated                                                                     Realignment of the Columbia Valley
                                                                                                          REG–140379–02, REG–142599–02) (the                    Viticultural Area; Comment Period
                                                  April 10, 2012, for related information. You
                                                  may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
                                                                                                          Proposed Regulations) that would                      Reopening
                                                  the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/             amend certain regulations under
                                                  #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0597-0002.                  sections 141 and 145. The Proposed                    AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
                                                     (2) For service information identified in            Regulations include, among other                      Trade Bureau, Treasury.
                                                  this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-           provisions, certain general definitions               ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking;
                                                  Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,               for purposes of the private business tests            Reopening of comment period.
                                                  Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
                                                                                                          under section 141 and rules regarding
                                                  855–7401; email thd.crj@                                                                                      SUMMARY:   The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
                                                  aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://                   the treatment of certain partnerships for
                                                                                                          purposes of the modified private                      and Trade Bureau (TTB) is reopening
                                                  www.bombardier.com. You may view this                                                                         the comment period for Notice No. 149,
                                                  service information at the FAA, Transport               business tests and the ownership test
                                                                                                                                                                which concerned the proposed
                                                  Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,             under section 145. This document
                                                  Renton, WA. For information on the                                                                            establishment of the approximately
                                                                                                          withdraws these general definitions and
                                                  availability of this material at the FAA, call                                                                306,650-acre ‘‘Lewis-Clark Valley’’
                                                                                                          the provision relating to the treatment of
                                                  425–227–1221.                                                                                                 viticultural area in portions of Nez
                                                                                                          partnerships for purposes of section                  Perce, Lewis, Clearwater and Latah
                                                     Issued in Renton, Washington, on October             145, because these concepts either are
                                                  6, 2015.                                                                                                      Counties in Idaho and Asotin, Garfield,
                                                                                                          unnecessary or are otherwise addressed                and Whitman Counties in Washington.
                                                  Jeffrey E. Duven,                                       as a result of other revisions to the                 Notice No. 149 also proposed to modify
                                                  Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,                remaining portions of the Proposed
                                                  Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                                                                                the boundary of the existing Columbia
                                                                                                          Regulations that are adopted as final                 Valley viticultural area to eliminate a
                                                  [FR Doc. 2015–27267 Filed 10–26–15; 8:45 am]            regulations published elsewhere in this               potential overlap with the proposed
                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  edition of the Federal Register.                      Lewis-Clark Valley viticultural area.
                                                                                                                                                                This reopening of the comment period
                                                                                                          List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1
                                                                                                                                                                solicits comments from the public on
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY                                Income taxes, Reporting and                         issues that were raised in public
                                                                                                          recordkeeping requirements.                           comments received in response to
                                                  Internal Revenue Service                                                                                      Notice No. 149.
                                                                                                          Partial Withdrawal of a Notice of                     DATES: For Notice No. 149, the proposed
                                                  26 CFR Part 1                                           Proposed Rulemaking                                   rule which published on April 14, 2015
                                                  [REG–140379–02, REG–142599–02]                            Accordingly, under the authority of                 (80 FR 19901), written comments are
                                                                                                          26 U.S.C. 7805, §§ 1.141–1(b) and                     now due on or before November 27,
                                                  RIN 1545–BC07, 1545–BB23                                                                                      2015.
                                                                                                          1.145–2(c)(3) of the notice of proposed
                                                  General Allocation and Accounting                       rulemaking (REG–140379–02, REG–                       ADDRESSES:   Please send your comments
                                                  Regulations Under Section 141                           142599–02) published in the Federal                   on this proposal to one of the following
                                                                                                          Register on September 26, 2006 (71 FR                 addresses:
                                                  AGENCY:  Internal Revenue Service (IRS),                                                                        • http://www.regulations.gov (via the
                                                                                                          56072), are withdrawn.
                                                  Treasury.                                                                                                     online comment form for Notice No. 149
                                                  ACTION: Partial withdrawal of notice of                 John Dalrymple,                                       as posted within Docket No. TTB–2015–
                                                  proposed rulemaking.                                    Deputy Commissioner for Services and                  0005 at ‘‘Regulations.gov,’’ the Federal
                                                                                                          Enforcement.                                          e-rulemaking portal);
                                                  SUMMARY:   This document withdraws a                    [FR Doc. 2015–27319 Filed 10–26–15; 8:45 am]            • U.S. mail: Director, Regulations and
                                                  portion of the notice of proposed                                                                             Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco
                                                                                                          BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
                                                  rulemaking published in the Federal                                                                           Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street
                                                  Register on September 26, 2006 (71 FR                                                                         NW., Box 12, Washington, DC 20005; or
                                                  56072). The withdrawn portion relates                                                                           • Hand delivery/courier in lieu of
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                                                  to certain general definitions for                                                                            mail: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
                                                  purposes of section 141 of the Internal                                                                       Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street NW., Suite
                                                  Revenue Code and the treatment of                                                                             400, Washington, DC 20005.
                                                  partnerships for purposes of section                                                                            See the Public Participation section of
                                                  145(a).                                                                                                       Notice No. 149 for specific instructions
                                                  DATES: As of October 27, 2015, the                                                                            and requirements for submitting
                                                  notice of proposed rulemaking                                                                                 comments, and for information on how
                                                  published in the Federal Register on                                                                          to request a public hearing or view or


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionSupplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period.
DatesWe must receive comments on this SNPRM by December 11, 2015.
ContactJeffrey Zimmer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7306; fax 516-794-5531.
FR Citation80 FR 65666 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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