80 FR 81165 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 249 (December 29, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 249 (December 29, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 249 (Tuesday, December 29, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 81165-81168] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-32080] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1199; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-008-AD; Amendment 39-18351; AD 2015-26-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-07-10 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. AD 2011-07-10 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness; doing detailed visual inspections; removing discrepant material; cleaning the surfaces of the valves, the plug of the sensing port, and the cabin pressure-sensing port plug; securing the insulation; installing a new safety valve, and replacing certain cabin pressure-sensing port plugs. This new AD retains all requirements of AD 2011-07-10, and requires a detailed visual inspection of both safety valves and the surrounding area for foreign material, room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone, contamination, foam on the bulkhead structure, tape or insulation, and loose material; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of in-flight loss of cabin pressurization that was attributed to partial blockage of a safety valve cabin pressure-sensing port in conjunction with a failed safety valve manometric capsule. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct blockage of a safety valve cabin pressure-sensing port, which could result in loss of cabin pressure. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 2, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 2, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of May 5, 2011 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011). ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1199; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1199. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Walker, 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 516-228-7363; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-07-10, Amendment 39-16647 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011). AD 2011-07-10 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2015 (80 FR 20181) (``the NPRM''). Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2010-06R1, dated August 8, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100- 1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. The MCAI states: Investigation of a high altitude loss of cabin pressurization on a BD-100-1A10 aeroplane determined that it was caused by a partial blockage of a safety valve cabin pressure-sensing port, in conjunction with a dormant failure/leakage of the safety valve manometric capsule. The blockage, caused by accumulation of lint/ dust on the grid of the port plug, did not allow sufficient airflow through the cabin pressure-sensing port to compensate for the rate of leakage from the manometric capsule, resulting in the opening of the safety valve. It was also determined that failure of the manometric capsule alone would not result in the opening of the safety valve. The original issue of this [Canadian] AD mandated a revision of the maintenance schedule, the cleaning of the safety valves, the removal of material from the area surrounding the safety valves and the modification of the safety valves with a gridless cabin pressure-sensing port plug. Since the original issue of this [Canadian] AD, there have been two additional reported events of in-flight loss of cabin pressurization that were attributed to partial blockage of a safety valve cabin pressure-sensing port in conjunction with a failed safety valve manometric capsule. Bombardier Aerospace has determined that aeroplanes with a particular interior installation require improved instructions to [[Page 81166]] clean the safety valves and their surrounding area. In addition, Aircraft Maintenance Manual tasks have been updated to ensure that inspection of the safety valves and their surrounding is carried out after any maintenance action. Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate inspection and cleaning of the safety valves and their surrounding area on the affected aeroplanes. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1199-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Revised Docket Number We have changed the docket number specified in the NPRM from ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0827'' to ``Docket No. FAA-2015-1199'' in this final rule. Conclusion We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 100-25-21, Revision 02, dated July 25, 2013. The service information describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection of both safety valves and the surrounding area for foreign material, RTV silicone, contamination, foam on the bulkhead structure, tape or insulation, and loose material, and applicable corrective actions. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 67 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2011-07-10, Amendment 39-16647 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011), and retained in this AD take about 10 work- hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2011-07-10 is $850 per product. We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $22,780, or $340 per product. According to the manufacturer, all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1199; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-07-10, Amendment 39-16647 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011), and adding the following new AD: 2015-26-03 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18351. Docket No. FAA- 2015-1199; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-008-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective February 2, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2011-07-10, Amendment 39-16647 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 20001 through 20274. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ Furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of in-flight loss of cabin pressurization that were attributed to partial blockage of a safety valve cabin pressure-sensing port in conjunction with a failed safety valve manometric [[Page 81167]] capsule. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct blockage of a safety valve cabin pressure-sensing port, which could result in loss of cabin pressure. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Revision with No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2011-07-10, Amendment 39-16647 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011), with no changes. For all airplanes: Within 30 days after June 1, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-18, Amendment 39-16297 (75 FR 27406, May 17, 2010)), revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating Tasks 21-31-09-101 and 21-31-09-102 in the Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 5-2-53, dated October 1, 2009, to Section 5-10-40, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements,'' in Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Bombardier Challenger 300 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (1) For the new tasks identified in Bombardier TR 5-2-53, dated October 1, 2009: For airplanes identified in the ``Phase-in'' section of Bombardier TR 5-2-53, dated October 1, 2009, the initial compliance with the new tasks must be carried out in accordance with the phase-in schedule detailed in Bombardier TR 5-2-53, dated October 1, 2009, except where that TR specifies a compliance time from the date of the TR, this AD requires compliance within the specified time after June 1, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10- 18, Amendment 39-16297 (75 FR 27406, May 17, 2010)). Thereafter, except as provided by paragraph (n)(1) of this AD, no alternative to the task intervals may be used. (2) When the information in Bombardier TR 5-2-53, dated October 1, 2009, has been included in the general revisions of the applicable Airworthiness Limitations section, that TR may be removed from that Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. (h) Retained Inspection, Removal, Cleaning, and Installation With Certain Clarified Compliance Times This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2011-07-10, Amendment 39-16647 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011), with certain clarified compliance times. For airplanes having S/Ns 20003 through 20173 inclusive, 20176, and 20177: Within 50 flight hours after June 1, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-18, Amendment 39-16297 (75 FR 27406, May 17, 2010)), do a detailed visual inspection of the safety valves and surrounding areas for discrepant material (e.g., foreign material surrounding the safety valves, room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant on safety valves, RTV excess on the bulkhead, tape near the safety valve opening, and, on certain airplanes, insulation near the safety valve opening, and foam in the area surrounding the safety valves) and a detailed visual inspection for contamination (e.g., RTV, dust, or lint) in the safety valve pressure ports, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25-14, dated June 30, 2008 (for airplanes having S/Ns 20124, 20125, 20128, 20134, 20139, 20143, 20146, 20148 through 20173 inclusive, 20176, and 20177); or Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25-21, dated June 30, 2008 (for airplanes having S/Ns 20003 through 20123 inclusive, 20126, 20127, 20129 to 20133 inclusive, 20135 to 20138 inclusive, 20140 through 20142 inclusive, 20144, 20145, and 20147). (1) If any discrepant material is found during the detailed visual inspection, before further flight, remove the discrepant material, clean the surfaces of the valves, and secure the insulation, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25-14, dated June 30, 2008 (for airplanes having S/Ns 20124, 20125, 20128, 20134, 20139, 20143, 20146, 20148 through 20173 inclusive, 20176, and 20177); or Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25-21, dated June 30, 2008 (for airplanes having S/Ns 20003 through 20123 inclusive, 20126, 20127, 20129 through 20133 inclusive, 20135 through 20138 inclusive, 20140 through 20142 inclusive, 20144, 20145, and 20147). (2) If contamination (e.g., RTV, dust, or lint) is found on the safety valve pressure sensing ports, before further flight, do a detailed visual inspection of the outside and inside diameters of the pressure sensing port conduit for the presence of RTV; and before further flight do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25-14, dated June 30, 2008 (for airplanes having S/Ns 20124, 20125, 20128, 20134, 20139, 20143, 20146, 20148 through 20173 inclusive, 20176, and 20177); or Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25- 21, dated June 30, 2008 (for airplanes having S/Ns 20003 through 20123 inclusive, 20126, 20127, 20129 through 20133 inclusive, 20135 through 20138 inclusive, 20140 through 20142 inclusive, 20144, 20145, and 20147). (i) If no RTV is found, clean the plug of the sensing port. (ii) If any RTV is found, install a new safety valve. (i) Retained Cleaning for Certain Airplanes With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2011-07-10, Amendment 39-16647 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011), with no changes. For airplanes having S/Ns 20174, 20175, 20178 through 20189 inclusive, 20191 through 20228 inclusive, 20230 through 20232 inclusive, 20235, 20237, 20238, 20241, 20244, 20247, 20249 through 20251 inclusive, 20254, 20256 and 20259: Within 50 flight hours after June 1, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-18, Amendment 39-16297 (75 FR 27406, May 17, 2010)), clean the cabin pressure- sensing port plug in both safety valves, in accordance with Paragraph 2.B., ``Part A--Modification--Cleaning,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin A100-21- 08, dated June 18, 2009. (j) Retained Cleaning for Certain Other Airplanes With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2011-07-10, Amendment 39-16647 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011), with no changes. For airplanes having S/Ns 20003 through 20189 inclusive, 20191 through 20228 inclusive, 20230 through 20232 inclusive, 20235, 20237, 20238, 20241, 20244, 20247, 20249 through 20251 inclusive, 20254, 20256, and 20259: Within 50 flight hours after June 1, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-18, Amendment 39-16297 (75 FR 27406, May 17, 2010)), clean the cabin pressure-sensing port plug in both safety valves, in accordance with Paragraph 2.B., ``Part A-- Modification--Cleaning,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin A100-21-08, dated June 18, 2009. Repeat the cleaning thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 flight hours until the actions specified by paragraph (k) of this AD are completed. (k) Retained Replacement With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2011-07-10, Amendment 39-16647 (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011), with no changes. For airplanes having S/Ns 20003 through 20189 inclusive, 20191 through 20228 inclusive, 20230 through 20232 inclusive, 20235, 20237, 20238, 20241, 20244, 20247, 20249 through 20251 inclusive, 20254, 20256, and 20259: Within 12 months after May 5, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-07-10), replace the cabin pressure-sensing port plug having part number (P/N) 2844-060 in both safety valves with a new gridless plug having P/N 2844-19 and re-identify the safety valves, in accordance with Paragraph 2.C., ``Part B-- Modification--Replacement,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin A100-21-08, dated June 18, 2009. Doing the actions in this paragraph terminates the repetitive cleanings required by paragraph (j) of this AD. (l) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection and Cleaning For airplanes having S/Ns 20003 through 20123 inclusive, 20126, 20127, 20129 through 20133 inclusive, 20135 through 20138 inclusive, 20140 through 20142 inclusive, 20144, 20145, and 20147: Within 500 flight hours or 15 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a detailed visual inspection of both safety valves and the surrounding area for foreign material, RTV silicone, contamination, foam on the bulkhead structure, tape or insulation, and loose material, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25- 21, Revision 02, dated July 25, 2013. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25-21, Revision 02, dated July 25, 2013. (m) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service [[Page 81168]] Bulletin 100-25-21, Revision 01, dated February 26, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (n) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the New York ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or 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. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-06R1, dated August 8, 2013, 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-2015-1199. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD. (p) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on February 2, 2016. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25-21, Revision 02, dated July 25, 2013. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on May 5, 2011, (76 FR 17758, March 31, 2011). (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin A100-21-08, dated June 18, 2009. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25-14, dated June 30, 2008. (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-25-21, dated June 30, 2008. (iv) Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 5-2-53, dated October 1, 2009, to Section 5-10-40, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements,'' in Part 2 of Chapter 5 of Bombardier Challenger 300 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (5) 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. (6) 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. (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 11, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-32080 Filed 12-28-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(u) Small bank—(1) Definition. Small ACTION: Final rule. availability of this material at the FAA,
bank means a bank that, as of December call 425–227–1221. It is also available
31 of either of the prior two calendar SUMMARY: We are superseding on the Internet at http://
years, had assets of less than $1.216 Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–07– www.regulations.gov by searching for
billion. Intermediate small bank means 10 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
a small bank with assets of at least $304 BD–100–1A10 (Challenger 300) 1199.
million as of December 31 of both of the airplanes. AD 2011–07–10 required
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
prior two calendar years and less than revising the Airworthiness Limitations
section of the Instructions for Continued Luke Walker, Aerospace Engineer,
$1.216 billion as of December 31 of Airframe and Mechanical Systems
either of the prior two calendar years. Airworthiness; doing detailed visual
inspections; removing discrepant Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
* * * * * Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
material; cleaning the surfaces of the
valves, the plug of the sensing port, and Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
§ 345.42 [Amended]
the cabin pressure-sensing port plug; NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7363; fax
■ 15. Section 345.42 is amended: 516–794–5531.
■ a. In paragraphs (b)(3) and (d), by securing the insulation; installing a new
safety valve, and replacing certain cabin SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
removing ‘‘part 203’’ and adding ‘‘part
1003’’ in its place, wherever it appears; pressure-sensing port plugs. This new Discussion
and AD retains all requirements of AD 2011–
07–10, and requires a detailed visual We issued a notice of proposed
■ b. In paragraph (i), by removing ‘‘, the rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Office of the Comptroller of the inspection of both safety valves and the
surrounding area for foreign material, part 39 to supersede AD 2011–07–10,
Currency, and the Office of Thrift Amendment 39–16647 (76 FR 17758,
Supervision,’’ and adding ‘‘and the room temperature vulcanizing (RTV)
silicone, contamination, foam on the March 31, 2011). AD 2011–07–10
Office of the Comptroller of the applied to certain Bombardier, Inc.
Currency,’’ in its place, and by removing bulkhead structure, tape or insulation,
and loose material; and corrective Model BD–100–1A10 (Challenger 300)
‘‘parts 25, 228, or 563e’’ and adding airplanes. The NPRM published in the
‘‘parts 25, 195, or 228’’ in its place. actions if necessary. This AD was
prompted by reports of in-flight loss of Federal Register on April 15, 2015 (80
§ 345.43 [Amended] cabin pressurization that was attributed FR 20181) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
■ 16. Section 345.43 is amended in to partial blockage of a safety valve
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
paragraph (b)(2) by removing ‘‘part 203’’ cabin pressure-sensing port in
for Canada, has issued Canadian
and adding ‘‘part 1003’’ in its place. conjunction with a failed safety valve
Airworthiness Directive CF–2010–06R1,
manometric capsule. We are issuing this
Dated: December 16, 2015. dated August 8, 2013 (referred to after
AD to detect and correct blockage of a
Amy S. Friend, this as the Mandatory Continuing
safety valve cabin pressure-sensing port,
Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
which could result in loss of cabin
Counsel. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
pressure.
By order of the Board of Governors of the for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–
Federal Reserve System, acting through the DATES: This AD becomes effective 100–1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes.
Secretary of the Board under delegated February 2, 2016. The MCAI states:
authority, December 16, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register Investigation of a high altitude loss of
Robert deV. Frierson, approved the incorporation by reference cabin pressurization on a BD–100–1A10
Secretary of the Board.
of a certain publication listed in this AD aeroplane determined that it was caused by
as of February 2, 2016. a partial blockage of a safety valve cabin
By order of the Board of Directors. The Director of the Federal Register pressure-sensing port, in conjunction with a
Dated at Washington, DC, this 15th day of approved the incorporation by reference dormant failure/leakage of the safety valve
December, 2015. of certain other publications listed in manometric capsule. The blockage, caused by
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. this AD as of May 5, 2011 (76 FR 17758, accumulation of lint/dust on the grid of the
Robert E. Feldman, port plug, did not allow sufficient airflow
March 31, 2011).
through the cabin pressure-sensing port to
Executive Secretary. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD compensate for the rate of leakage from the
[FR Doc. 2015–32670 Filed 12–28–15; 8:45 am] docket on the Internet at http:// manometric capsule, resulting in the opening
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person at the Docket Management would not result in the opening of the safety
Facility, U.S. Department of valve.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The original issue of this [Canadian] AD
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
mandated a revision of the maintenance
Federal Aviation Administration 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room schedule, the cleaning of the safety valves,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., the removal of material from the area
14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC. surrounding the safety valves and the
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1199; Directorate For service information identified in modification of the safety valves with a
Identifier 2014–NM–008–AD; Amendment this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., gridless cabin pressure-sensing port plug.
39–18351; AD 2015–26–03] 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Since the original issue of this [Canadian]
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone AD, there have been two additional reported
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RIN 2120–AA64 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email events of in-flight loss of cabin pressurization
that were attributed to partial blockage of a
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
safety valve cabin pressure-sensing port in
Inc. Airplanes http://www.bombardier.com. You may conjunction with a failed safety valve
view this referenced service information manometric capsule.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation at the FAA, Transport Airplane Bombardier Aerospace has determined that
Administration (FAA), Department of Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., aeroplanes with a particular interior
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clean the safety valves and their surrounding about $0 per product. Based on these under the criteria of the Regulatory
area. In addition, Aircraft Maintenance figures, the estimated cost of the actions Flexibility Act.
Manual tasks have been updated to ensure that were required by AD 2011–07–10 is
that inspection of the safety valves and their Examining the AD Docket
$850 per product.
surrounding is carried out after any You may examine the AD docket on
maintenance action. We also estimate that it will take
about 4 work-hours per product to the Internet at http://
Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued
to mandate inspection and cleaning of the comply with the new basic www.regulations.gov/
safety valves and their surrounding area on requirements of this AD. The average #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1199; or in
the affected aeroplanes. labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based person at the Docket Management
on these figures, we estimate the cost of Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
this AD on U.S. operators to be $22,780, Monday through Friday, except Federal
docket on the Internet at http://
or $340 per product. holidays. The AD docket contains this
www.regulations.gov/
According to the manufacturer, all of AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1199-
the costs of this AD may be covered comments received, and other
0002.
under warranty, thereby reducing the information. The street address for the
Comments cost impact on affected individuals. We Docket Operations office (telephone
We gave the public the opportunity to do not control warranty coverage for 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
participate in developing this AD. We affected individuals. As a result, we section.
received no comments on the NPRM or have included all costs in our cost List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
on the determination of the cost to the estimate.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
public. Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference,
Revised Docket Number Title 49 of the United States Code Safety.
We have changed the docket number specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment
specified in the NPRM from ‘‘Docket rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority
No. FAA–2015–0827’’ to ‘‘Docket No. section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator,
FAA–2015–1199’’ in this final rule. the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Conclusion Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s
We reviewed the available data and authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
determined that air safety and the We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES
public interest require adopting this AD the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
with the change described previously Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
and minor editorial changes. We have General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows:
determined that these minor changes: section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
• Are consistent with the intent that promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
was proposed in the NPRM for air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended]
correcting the unsafe condition; and for practices, methods, and procedures
• Do not add any additional burden ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
the Administrator finds necessary for removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
upon the public than was already safety in air commerce. This regulation
proposed in the NPRM. 2011–07–10, Amendment 39–16647 (76
is within the scope of that authority FR 17758, March 31, 2011), and adding
Related Service Information Under 1 because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new AD:
CFR Part 51 that is likely to exist or develop on 2015–26–03 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
Bombardier has issued Service products identified in this rulemaking 39–18351. Docket No. FAA–2015–1199;
Bulletin 100–25–21, Revision 02, dated action. Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–008–AD.
July 25, 2013. The service information Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date
describes procedures for a detailed
We determined that this AD will not This AD becomes effective February 2,
visual inspection of both safety valves 2016.
and the surrounding area for foreign have federalism implications under
material, RTV silicone, contamination, Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs
foam on the bulkhead structure, tape or not have a substantial direct effect on This AD replaces AD 2011–07–10,
insulation, and loose material, and the States, on the relationship between Amendment 39–16647 (76 FR 17758, March
applicable corrective actions. This the national government and the States, 31, 2011).
service information is reasonably or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability
available because the interested parties This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
have access to it through their normal levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I BD–100–1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes,
course of business or by the means certificated in any category, serial numbers
identified in the ADDRESSES section. certify that this AD:
20001 through 20274.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Costs of Compliance action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (d) Subject
We estimate that this AD affects 67 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Air Transport Association (ATA) of
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airplanes of U.S. registry. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
The actions required by AD 2011–07– (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (e) Reason
10, Amendment 39–16647 (76 FR 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This AD was prompted by reports of in-
17758, March 31, 2011), and retained in Alaska; and flight loss of cabin pressurization that were
this AD take about 10 work-hours per 4. Will not have a significant attributed to partial blockage of a safety valve
product, at an average labor rate of $85 economic impact, positive or negative, cabin pressure-sensing port in conjunction
per work-hour. Required parts cost on a substantial number of small entities with a failed safety valve manometric
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Bulletin 100–25–21, Revision 01, dated (iv) Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) post-modification inspections and
February 26, 2013, which is not incorporated 5–2–53, dated October 1, 2009, to Section 5– repair if necessary. This AD also
by reference in this AD. 10–40, ‘‘Certification Maintenance removes certain airplanes having a
Requirements,’’ in Part 2 of Chapter 5 of
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions certain modification from the
Bombardier Challenger 300 BD–100 Time
The following provisions also apply to this Limits/Maintenance Checks. applicability. This AD was prompted by
AD: (5) For service information identified in reports of cracks found on pylon side
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- panels at rib 8 and a fleet survey and
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, updated fatigue and damage tolerance
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– analyses. We are issuing this AD to
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 855–7401; email thd.crj@ detect and correct cracking of pylon side
AD, if requested using the procedures found aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// panels (upper section) at rib 8, which
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR www.bombardier.com.
39.19, send your request to your principal could lead to reduced structural
(6) You may view this service information
inspector or local Flight Standards District at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
integrity of the pylon primary structure,
Office, as appropriate. If sending information 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For which could cause detachment of the
directly to the New York ACO, send it to information on the availability of this engine from the fuselage.
ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. DATES: This AD becomes effective
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, (7) You may view this service information February 2, 2016.
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, that is incorporated by reference at the The Director of the Federal Register
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax National Archives and Records
516–794–5531. Before using any approved
approved the incorporation by reference
Administration (NARA). For information on of certain publications listed in this AD
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal the availability of this material at NARA, call
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, as of February 2, 2016.
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
the manager of the local flight standards The Director of the Federal Register
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
district office/certificate holding district locations.html. approved the incorporation by reference
office. The AMOC approval letter must of certain other publications listed in
specifically reference this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on this AD as of April 15, 2010 ((75 FR
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the December 11, 2015.
11428, March 11, 2010); corrected May
effective date of this AD, for any requirement Michael Kaszycki, 4, 2010 (75 FR 23572)).
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
a manufacturer, the action must be ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
accomplished using a method approved by docket on the Internet at http://
[FR Doc. 2015–32080 Filed 12–28–15; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov/
the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation BILLING CODE 4910–13–P #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0648; or in
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design person at the Docket Management
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by Facility, U.S. Department of
the DAO, the approval must include the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
DAO-authorized signature.
Federal Aviation Administration 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(o) Related Information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian For service information identified in
Airworthiness Directive CF–2010–06R1, [Docket No. FAA–2014–0648; Directorate this final rule, contact Airbus SAS,
dated August 8, 2013, for related information. Identifier 2013–NM–136–AD; Amendment Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket 39–18344; AD 2015–25–06] Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
by searching for and locating Docket No. RIN 2120–AA64
FAA–2015–1199. 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
(2) Service information identified in this Airworthiness Directives; Airbus account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
AD that is not incorporated by reference is Airplanes Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
available at the addresses specified in may view this referenced service
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD. information at the FAA, Transport
Administration (FAA), Department of
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Transportation (DOT).
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
(1) The Director of the Federal Register ACTION: Final rule.
approved the incorporation by reference
the availability of this material at the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this SUMMARY: We are superseding FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010–06– available on the Internet at http://
part 51. 04, for certain Airbus Model A300 B2– www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) You must use this service information 1C, B2–203, B2K–3C, B4–103, B4–203, and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
as applicable to do the actions required by B4–2C airplanes; Model A310 series 0648.
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
airplanes; Model A300 B4–600 series FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
approved for IBR on February 2, 2016. airplanes; and Model A300 B4–600R Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100–25–21, series airplanes. AD 2010–06–04 International Branch, ANM–116,
Revision 02, dated July 25, 2013. required repetitive inspections to detect Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(ii) Reserved. cracks of the pylon side panels (upper 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(4) The following service information was section) at rib 8; and corrective actions 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
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approved for IBR on May 5, 2011, (76 FR if necessary. This new AD continues to fax 425–227–1149.
17758, March 31, 2011). require repetitive inspections for
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin A100–21– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
08, dated June 18, 2009.
cracking of the pylons 1 and 2 side
panels (upper section) at rib 8 with Discussion
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100–25–
14, dated June 30, 2008. reduced compliance times, and We issued a notice of proposed
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100–25– corrective actions if necessary. This AD rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
21, dated June 30, 2008. also requires repetitive post-repair and part 39 to supersede AD 2010–06–04,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective February 2, 2016. | |
| Contact | Luke Walker, 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 516-228-7363; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 81165 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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