80 FR 71749 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 221 (November 17, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2015-28885 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 221 (Tuesday, November 17, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 71749-71751] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-28885] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4814; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-105-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of a number of incorrectly calibrated angle of attack (AOA) transducers installed in the stall protection system. This proposed AD would require replacement of incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers. We are proposing this AD to detect and replace incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect calibration of the transducers could result in late activation of the stick pusher. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. 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-2015- 4814; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-4814; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-105-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. [[Page 71750]] 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 Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2015-17, effective July 16, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600- 2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The MCAI states: It was discovered that a number of [angle of attack] AOA transducers installed on Bombardier CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes were incorrectly calibrated due to a quality control problem at both the production and repair facilities. Incorrect calibration of the AOA transducer could result in a late activation of the stick pusher. This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the incorrectly calibrated AOA transducer. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 4814. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc. has issued Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27- 164, dated March 30, 2015. The service information describes procedures for replacement of incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers with correctly calibrated AOA transducers. 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 NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 575 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $10,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $5,945,500, or $10,340 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-4814; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-105-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 4, 2016. (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 through 7067 inclusive, 7069 through 7990 inclusive, and 8000 through 8999 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the discovery of a number of incorrectly calibrated angle of attack (AOA) transducers installed in the stall protection system. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement For AOA transducers identified in paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-164, dated March 30, 2015: Within 2,500 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, replace the AOA transducers with correctly calibrated AOA transducers, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-164, dated March 30, 2015. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, an AOA transducer having a part number or serial number listed in paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-164, dated March 30, 2015. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: [[Page 71751]] (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-17, dated July 16, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4814. (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 November 5, 2015. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-28885 Filed 11-16-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(c) Applicability phone: 781–238–7147; fax: 781–238–7199; • Fax: 202–493–2251.
This AD applies to all General Electric email: herman.mak@faa.gov. • Mail: U.S. Department of
Company (GE) CF6–80E1 turbofan engines (2) GE SB No. CF6–80E1 S/B 72–0529, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
with rotating compressor discharge pressure Revision 1, dated August 21, 2015 can be 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
obtained from GE using the contact
(CDP) seals, part number (P/N) 1669M73P02, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
information in paragraph (i)(3) of this
installed. Washington, DC 20590.
proposed AD.
(d) Unsafe Condition (3) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
this proposed AD, contact General Electric Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
This AD was prompted by reports from the
Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
manufacturer of cracks in the teeth of two
rotating CDP seals found during engine shop Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
visits. We are issuing this AD to prevent phone: 513–552–3272; email: Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
cracking of the CDP seal teeth, which can aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
lead to uncontained part release, damage to (4) You may view this service information Federal holidays.
the engine, and damage to the airplane. at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, For service information identified in
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,
(e) Compliance MA. For information on the availability of
Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
(1) Comply with this AD within the this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone
compliance times specified, unless already Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email
done. November 4, 2015. thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
(2) After the effective date of this AD, strip Carlos A. Pestana,
coating, inspect, and recoat the teeth of the http://www.bombardier.com. You may
rotating CDP seal, P/N 1669M73P02, in Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & view this referenced service information
accordance with paragraph 3.C.(2) of GE Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Service Bulletin (SB) No. CF6–80E1 S/B 72– Service. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
0529, Revision 1, dated August 21, 2015, as [FR Doc. 2015–28898 Filed 11–16–15; 8:45 am] Renton, WA. For information on the
follows: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P availability of this material at the FAA,
(i) For engines that have had stationary call 425–227–1221.
CDP seal, P/N 1347M28G02, repaired or
replaced, strip coating, inspect, and recoat DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
the rotating CDP seal at the next engine shop You may examine the AD docket on
visit. Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
(ii) For engines that have not had
www.regulations.gov by searching for
stationary CDP seal, P/N 1347M28G02, 14 CFR Part 39
repaired or replaced, strip coating, inspect, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
and recoat the rotating CDP seal at the next [Docket No. FAA–2015–4814; Directorate 4814; or in person at the Docket
part exposure. Identifier 2015–NM–105–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(f) Definitions RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(1) For the purpose of this AD, part contains this proposed AD, the
exposure is defined as removal of the Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
regulatory evaluation, any comments
compressor rear frame from the high-pressure Inc. Airplanes
received, and other information. The
compressor module.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Operations
(2) For the purpose of this AD, an engine
shop visit is defined as the induction of an Administration (FAA), DOT. office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
engine into the shop for maintenance ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
involving the separation of pairs of major (NPRM). be available in the AD docket shortly
mating engine flanges, except that the after receipt.
separation of engine flanges solely for the SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
purposes of transportation without airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
subsequent engine maintenance does not Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19 Airframe and Mechanical Systems
constitute an engine shop visit. (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
(g) Credit for Previous Action airplanes. This proposed AD was Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
prompted by the discovery of a number Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
If you stripped, inspected, and recoated the
CDP seal, P/N 1669M73P02, using the of incorrectly calibrated angle of attack NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
procedures in ESM 72–31–10, REPAIR 002 of (AOA) transducers installed in the stall 516–794–5531.
the GE CF6–80E1 (GEK99376) Engine protection system. This proposed AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Manual, Revision 42, dated March 15, 2014, would require replacement of
or earlier versions, then you met the incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers. Comments Invited
requirements of this AD. We are proposing this AD to detect and We invite you to send any written
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance replace incorrectly calibrated AOA relevant data, views, or arguments about
(AMOCs) transducers; incorrect calibration of the this proposed AD. Send your comments
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, transducers could result in late to an address listed under the
FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use activation of the stick pusher. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to DATES: We must receive comments on FAA–2015–4814; Directorate Identifier
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make your request. You may email your this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. 2015–NM–105–AD’’ at the beginning of
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite
(i) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
(1) For more information about this AD, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
contact Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer, methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
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We will post all comments we Costs of Compliance The Proposed Amendment
receive, without change, to http:// We estimate that this proposed AD Accordingly, under the authority
www.regulations.gov, including any affects 575 airplanes of U.S. registry. delegated to me by the Administrator,
personal information you provide. We We also estimate that it would take the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
will also post a report summarizing each about 4 work-hours per product to 39 as follows:
substantive verbal contact we receive comply with the basic requirements of
about this proposed AD. this proposed AD. The average labor PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Discussion rate is $85 per work-hour. Required DIRECTIVES
parts would cost about $10,000 per
Transport Canada Civil Aviation product. Based on these figures, we ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority estimate the cost of this proposed AD on continues to read as follows:
for Canada, has issued Canadian U.S. operators to be $5,945,500, or Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–17, $10,340 per product.
effective July 16, 2015 (referred to after § 39.13 [Amended]
this as the Mandatory Continuing Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015–
600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & section 106, describes the authority of 4814; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–
440) airplanes. The MCAI states: the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 105–AD.
It was discovered that a number of [angle Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (a) Comments Due Date
of attack] AOA transducers installed on detail the scope of the Agency’s
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 aeroplanes were We must receive comments by January 4,
authority.
incorrectly calibrated due to a quality control 2016.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
problem at both the production and repair the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
facilities. Incorrect calibration of the AOA Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
transducer could result in a late activation of
General requirements.’’ Under that
the stick pusher. (c) Applicability
This [Canadian] AD mandates the section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
replacement of the incorrectly calibrated CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
AOA transducer. air commerce by prescribing regulations
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
for practices, methods, and procedures numbers 7003 through 7067 inclusive, 7069
You may examine the MCAI in the
the Administrator finds necessary for through 7990 inclusive, and 8000 through
AD docket on the Internet at http://
safety in air commerce. This regulation 8999 inclusive.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
is within the scope of that authority
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– (d) Subject
because it addresses an unsafe condition
4814. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
that is likely to exist or develop on
Related Service Information Under 1 products identified in this rulemaking America Code 27, Flight Controls.
CFR Part 51 action. (e) Reason
Bombardier, Inc. has issued Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by the discovery of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27– a number of incorrectly calibrated angle of
We determined that this proposed AD attack (AOA) transducers installed in the
164, dated March 30, 2015. The service would not have federalism implications stall protection system.
information describes procedures for under Executive Order 13132. This
replacement of incorrectly calibrated (f) Compliance
proposed AD would not have a
AOA transducers with correctly substantial direct effect on the States, on Comply with this AD within the
calibrated AOA transducers. This the relationship between the national
compliance times specified, unless already
service information is reasonably done.
Government and the States, or on the
available because the interested parties distribution of power and (g) Replacement
have access to it through their normal responsibilities among the various For AOA transducers identified in
course of business or by the means levels of government. paragraph 1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier
identified in the ADDRESSES section of For the reasons discussed above, I Service Bulletin 601R–27–164, dated March
this NPRM. certify this proposed regulation: 30, 2015: Within 2,500 flight hours or 12
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory months, whichever occurs first after the
FAA’s Determination and Requirements effective date of this AD, replace the AOA
of This Proposed AD action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
transducers with correctly calibrated AOA
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
This product has been approved by transducers, in accordance with the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
the aviation authority of another (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Service Bulletin 601R–27–164, dated March
country, and is approved for operation 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 30, 2015.
in the United States. Pursuant to our Alaska; and
bilateral agreement with the State of 4. Will not have a significant (h) Parts Installation Prohibition
Design Authority, we have been notified economic impact, positive or negative, As of the effective date of this AD, no
wgreen on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
of the unsafe condition described in the on a substantial number of small entities person may install, on any airplane, an AOA
MCAI and service information under the criteria of the Regulatory transducer having a part number or serial
referenced above. We are proposing this number listed in paragraph 1.A.,
Flexibility Act. ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier Service Bulletin
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 601R–27–164, dated March 30, 2015.
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
develop on other products of the same safety, Incorporation by reference, The following provisions also apply to this
type design. Safety. AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft may view this referenced service
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration information at the FAA, Transport
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
AD, if requested using the procedures found 14 CFR Part 39 SW., Renton, WA. For information on
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR the availability of this material at the
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4813; Directorate
39.19, send your request to your principal FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Identifier 2013–NM–161–AD]
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: You may examine the AD docket on
Program Manager, Continuing Operational Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the Internet at http://
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Administration (FAA), DOT. 4813; or in person at the Docket
Before using any approved AMOC, notify Management Facility between 9 a.m.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
your appropriate principal inspector, or and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of (NPRM).
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
the local flight standards district office/ SUMMARY: We propose to supersede contains this proposed AD, the
certificate holding district office. The AMOC Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99–16–01, regulatory evaluation, any comments
approval letter must specifically reference for certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600, received, and other information. The
this AD. B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, street address for the Docket Operations
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
airplanes (collectively called Model
actions from a manufacturer, the action must be available in the AD docket shortly
A300–600 series airplanes). AD 99–16–
be accomplished using a method approved after receipt.
01 currently requires repetitive
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
inspections of certain bolt holes where
Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
parts of the main landing gear (MLG) are
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or International Branch, ANM–116,
attached to the wing rear spar, and
Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
repair if necessary. Since we issued AD–
99–16–01, we have determined that the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
the approval must include the DAO- 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–2125;
authorized signature.
risk of cracking in the rear spar is higher
than initially determined. This fax: 425–227–1149.
(j) Related Information proposed AD would add airplanes to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing applicability, reduce the compliance Comments Invited
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian times and repetitive intervals for the
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–17, dated inspections, and change the inspection We invite you to send any written
July 16, 2015, for related information. This procedures. We are proposing this AD to relevant data, views, or arguments about
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the detect and correct cracking of the rear this proposed AD. Send your comments
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by spar of the wing, which could result in to an address listed under the
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– reduced structural integrity of the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
2015–4814. airplane. FAA–2015–4813; Directorate Identifier
(2) For service information identified in 2013–NM–161–AD’’ at the beginning of
DATES: We must receive comments on your comments. We specifically invite
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- this proposed AD by January 4, 2016.
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, comments on the overall regulatory,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by economic, environmental, and energy
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
any of the following methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
www.bombardier.com. You may view this http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
service information at the FAA, Transport instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
Renton, WA. For information on the
• Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
availability of this material at the FAA, call Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
November 5, 2015. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
Dionne Palermo, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., On July 21, 1999, we issued AD 99–
[FR Doc. 2015–28885 Filed 11–16–15; 8:45 am] Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 16–01, Amendment 39–11236 (64 FR
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 40743, July 28, 1999). AD 99–16–01
wgreen on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Federal holidays. requires actions intended to address an
For service information identified in unsafe condition on Airbus Model A300
this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS, B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Variant F airplanes (collectively called
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Model A300–600 series airplanes).
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email Since we issued AD 99–16–01,
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Amendment 39–11236 (64 FR 40743,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 71749 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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