80_FR_8596 80 FR 8564 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

80 FR 8564 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 32 (February 18, 2015)

Page Range8564-8566
FR Document2015-02695

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by testing of the spoiler electronic control unit (SECU) software for an upgrade, which revealed a timing error between the command and monitor channels. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate repetitive operational tests of the aileron disconnect system, and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD would also require modification and reidentification of the SECU, which would terminate the repetitive operational tests. We are proposing this AD to prevent a timing error in the SECU software, which, in combination with failure of the roll disconnect switch, could result in complete loss of spoiler functionality and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 32 (Wednesday, February 18, 2015) 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0088; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-179-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. 
This proposed AD was prompted by testing of the spoiler electronic 
control unit (SECU) software for an upgrade, which revealed a timing 
error between the command and monitor channels. This proposed AD would 
require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate 
repetitive operational tests of the aileron disconnect system, and 
corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD would also require 
modification and reidentification of the SECU, which would terminate 
the repetitive operational tests. We are proposing this AD to prevent a 
timing error in the SECU software, which, in combination with failure 
of the roll disconnect switch, could result in complete loss of spoiler 
functionality and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 6, 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-2015-
0088; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, 
Avionics and Service Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New 
York 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0088; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-179-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

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-24, dated August 5, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-

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100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During testing of the software for an upgrade of the spoiler 
electronic control unit (SECU), a timing error between the Command 
and Monitor channels was found in the SECU software. This timing 
error, if not corrected, in combination with the failure of the roll 
disconnect switch, may lead to a complete loss of spoiler 
functionality and result in a reduction or complete loss of 
aeroplane roll control.
    This [TCCA] AD mandates the SECU software modification to 
correct the timing error and to change the inspection interval for a 
maintenance task based on System Functional Hazard Analysis [by 
revising the inspection or maintenance program.]

    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-
0088.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 100-27-16, dated 
October 31, 2013. The service information describes procedures for 
modification and reidentification of the SECU. The actions described in 
this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition 
identified in the MCAI. This service information is reasonably 
available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access this service information.

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.
    This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance 
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with 
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have 
been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed 
by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions 
described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 
91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method 
of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. The request 
should include a description of changes to the required inspections 
that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 107 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take up to 6 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be up to $54,570, or 
up to $510 per product.
    We have received no definitive data on the parts cost for doing the 
modification in this proposed AD.

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

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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-2015-0088; Directorate Identifier 
2014-NM-179-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 6, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 
(Challenger 300) airplanes, equipped with a spoiler electronic 
control unit (SECU) having part number (P/N) C47330-006, C47330-007, 
or C47330-008; certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by testing of the spoiler electronic 
control unit (SECU) software, which revealed a timing error between 
the command and monitor channels in the software. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent a timing error in the SECU software, which, in 
combination with failure of the roll disconnect switch, could result 
in complete loss of spoiler functionality and consequent reduced 
controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 600 flight hours since the most recent operational test 
of the aileron disconnect system for spoiler functionality as of the 
effective date of this AD, or within 400 flight hours after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate 
repetitive operational tests of the aileron disconnect system for 
spoiler functionality, and all

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applicable corrective actions, using a method approved by the 
Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA.
    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance on operational 
tests of the aileron disconnect system can be found in the BD-100-
1A10 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Manual.

(h) Modification of the SECU

    Within 1,600 flight hours or 48 months after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs first: Modify and re-identify the SECU, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 100-27-16, dated October 31, 2013. Doing the 
actions required by this paragraph terminates the actions required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD.

(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an 
SECU, P/N C47330-006, C47330-007, or C47330-008, on any airplane.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the 
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing 
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this 
AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, 
ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved 
by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-24, dated August 5, 
2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-FAA-2015-0088.
    (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 February 2, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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8564 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 32 / Wednesday, February 18, 2015 / Proposed Rules aguacatae, C. perseae, Copturus DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email aguacatae, or Stenoma catenifer’’ and thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet adding the words ‘‘listed in the Federal Aviation Administration http://www.bombardier.com. You may operational workplan’’ in their place. view this referenced service information ■ l. In paragraph (f), by removing the 14 CFR Part 39 at the FAA, Transport Airplane word ‘‘will’’ and adding the word [Docket No. FAA–2015–0088; Directorate Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., ‘‘may’’ in its place. Identifier 2014–NM–179–AD] Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, The revisions and additions read as RIN 2120–AA64 call 425–227–1221. follows: Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Examining the AD Docket § 319.56–30 Hass avocados from Mexico. Inc. Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on * * * * * the Internet at http:// AGENCY: Federal Aviation (c) Safeguards in Mexico. The Administration (FAA), DOT. www.regulations.gov by searching for avocados must have been grown in an and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking orchard located in a municipality that 0088; or in person at the Docket (NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m. meets the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section. The orchard in SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, which the avocados are grown must airworthiness directive (AD) for certain except Federal holidays. The AD docket meet the requirements of paragraph Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–100–1A10 contains this proposed AD, the (c)(2) of this section. The avocados must (Challenger 300) airplanes. This regulatory evaluation, any comments be packed for export to the United proposed AD was prompted by testing received, and other information. The States in a packinghouse that meets the of the spoiler electronic control unit street address for the Docket Operations requirements of paragraph (c)(3) of this (SECU) software for an upgrade, which office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in section. The Mexican national plant revealed a timing error between the the ADDRESSES section. Comments will protection organization (NPPO) must command and monitor channels. This be available in the AD docket shortly provide an annual operational workplan proposed AD would require revising the after receipt. to APHIS that details the activities that maintenance or inspection program to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the Mexican NPPO will, subject to incorporate repetitive operational tests Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, APHIS’ approval of the workplan, carry of the aileron disconnect system, and Avionics and Service Branch, ANE–172, out to meet the requirements of this corrective action if necessary. This FAA, New York Aircraft Certification section; APHIS will be directly involved proposed AD would also require Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, with the Mexican NPPO in the modification and reidentification of the Westbury, New York 11590; telephone monitoring and supervision of those SECU, which would terminate the 516–228–7301; fax 516–794–5531. activities. The personnel conducting the repetitive operational tests. We are SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: trapping and pest surveys must be proposing this AD to prevent a timing Comments Invited hired, trained, and supervised by the error in the SECU software, which, in Mexican NPPO or by the State delegate combination with failure of the roll We invite you to send any written of the Mexican NPPO. disconnect switch, could result in relevant data, views, or arguments about complete loss of spoiler functionality this proposed AD. Send your comments * * * * * to an address listed under the and consequent reduced controllability (3) * * * of the airplane. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. (vii) The avocados must be packed in FAA–2015–0088; Directorate Identifier DATES: We must receive comments on 2014–NM–179–AD’’ at the beginning of clean, new boxes or bulk shipping bins, this proposed AD by April 6, 2015. or in clean plastic reusable crates. The your comments. We specifically invite ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, boxes, bins, or crates must be clearly using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy marked with the identity of the grower, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will packinghouse, and exporter. methods: consider all comments received by the (viii) * * * If, at the port of export for • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this consignments shipped by air or sea, the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD based on those comments. packed avocados are transferred into a instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we non-refrigerated container, the boxes, • Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// bins, or crates must be covered with a • Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any lid, insect-proof mesh, or other material Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We to protect the avocados from fruit-fly 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each infestation prior to leaving the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive packinghouse. Those safeguards must be Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD. intact at the time the consignment • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of arrives in the United States. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Discussion 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Transport Canada Civil Aviation mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS * * * * * W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., (TCCA), which is the aviation authority Done in Washington, DC, this 11th day of Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 for Canada, has issued Canadian February 2015. p.m., Monday through Friday, except Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–24, Kevin Shea, Federal holidays. dated August 5, 2014 (referred to after Administrator, Animal and Plant Health For service information identified in this as the Mandatory Continuing Inspection Service. this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the [FR Doc. 2015–03289 Filed 2–17–15; 8:45 am] Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition BILLING CODE 3410–34–P Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone for certain Bombardier, Inc. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 32 / Wednesday, February 18, 2015 / Proposed Rules 8565 100–1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. inspections that will ensure the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 The MCAI states: continued operational safety of the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation During testing of the software for an airplane. safety, Incorporation by reference, upgrade of the spoiler electronic control unit Costs of Compliance Safety. (SECU), a timing error between the Command and Monitor channels was found in the We estimate that this proposed AD The Proposed Amendment SECU software. This timing error, if not affects 107 airplanes of U.S. registry. Accordingly, under the authority corrected, in combination with the failure of We also estimate that it would take up the roll disconnect switch, may lead to a delegated to me by the Administrator, to 6 work-hours per product to comply the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part complete loss of spoiler functionality and with the basic requirements of this result in a reduction or complete loss of 39 as follows: aeroplane roll control. proposed AD. The average labor rate is This [TCCA] AD mandates the SECU $85 per work-hour. Based on these PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS software modification to correct the timing figures, we estimate the cost of this DIRECTIVES error and to change the inspection interval proposed AD on U.S. operators to be up for a maintenance task based on System to $54,570, or up to $510 per product. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Functional Hazard Analysis [by revising the We have received no definitive data continues to read as follows: inspection or maintenance program.] on the parts cost for doing the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. You may examine the MCAI in the modification in this proposed AD. AD docket on the Internet at http:// § 39.13 [Amended] Authority for This Rulemaking www.regulations.gov by searching for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness 0088. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015– Related Service Information Under 1 section 106, describes the authority of CFR Part 51 0088; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM– the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 179–AD. Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Bulletin 100–27–16, dated October 31, detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date 2013. The service information describes authority. We must receive comments by April 6, procedures for modification and We are issuing this rulemaking under 2015. reidentification of the SECU. The the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs actions described in this service Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None. information are intended to correct the General requirements.’’ Under that unsafe condition identified in the section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability MCAI. This service information is promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for air commerce by prescribing regulations BD–100–1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes, ways to access this service information. for practices, methods, and procedures equipped with a spoiler electronic control the Administrator finds necessary for unit (SECU) having part number (P/N) FAA’s Determination and Requirements C47330–006, C47330–007, or C47330–008; of This Proposed AD safety in air commerce. This regulation certificated in any category. is within the scope of that authority This product has been approved by because it addresses an unsafe condition (d) Subject the aviation authority of another that is likely to exist or develop on Air Transport Association (ATA) of country, and is approved for operation products identified in this rulemaking America Code 27, Flight Controls. in the United States. Pursuant to our action. bilateral agreement with the State of (e) Reason Design Authority, we have been notified Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by testing of the of the unsafe condition described in the We determined that this proposed AD spoiler electronic control unit (SECU) MCAI and service information software, which revealed a timing error would not have federalism implications between the command and monitor channels referenced above. We are proposing this under Executive Order 13132. This in the software. We are issuing this AD to AD because we evaluated all pertinent proposed AD would not have a prevent a timing error in the SECU software, information and determined an unsafe substantial direct effect on the States, on which, in combination with failure of the roll condition exists and is likely to exist or the relationship between the national disconnect switch, could result in complete develop on other products of the same Government and the States, or on the loss of spoiler functionality and consequent type design. distribution of power and reduced controllability of the airplane. This AD requires revisions to certain responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance operator maintenance documents to levels of government. include new actions (e.g., inspections). Comply with this AD within the For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already Compliance with these actions is certify this proposed regulation: done. required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplanes that have been previously action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (g) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection modified, altered, or repaired in the 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Program areas addressed by this AD, the operator DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Within 600 flight hours since the most mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS may not be able to accomplish the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); recent operational test of the aileron actions described in the revisions. In 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in disconnect system for spoiler functionality as this situation, to comply with 14 CFR of the effective date of this AD, or within 400 Alaska; and flight hours after the effective date of this AD, 91.403(c), the operator must request 4. Will not have a significant whichever occurs first: Revise the approval for an alternative method of economic impact, positive or negative, maintenance or inspection program, as compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) on a substantial number of small entities applicable, to incorporate repetitive of this AD. The request should include under the criteria of the Regulatory operational tests of the aileron disconnect a description of changes to the required Flexibility Act. system for spoiler functionality, and all VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Feb 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\18FEP1.SGM 18FEP1

8566 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 32 / Wednesday, February 18, 2015 / Proposed Rules applicable corrective actions, using a method Renton, WA. For information on the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room approved by the Manager, New York ACO, availability of this material at the FAA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., ANE–170, FAA. 425–227–1221. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Issued in Renton, Washington, on February p.m., Monday through Friday, except Guidance on operational tests of the aileron 2, 2015. disconnect system can be found in the BD– Federal holidays. 100–1A10 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks Dionne Palermo, For service information identified in (TLMC) Manual. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond (h) Modification of the SECU [FR Doc. 2015–02695 Filed 2–17–15; 8:45 am] Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Within 1,600 flight hours or 48 months BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 after the effective date of this AD, whichever 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email occurs first: Modify and re-identify the SECU, in accordance with the account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Service Bulletin 100–27–16, dated October may view this referenced service 31, 2013. Doing the actions required by this Federal Aviation Administration information at the FAA, Transport paragraph terminates the actions required by Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue paragraph (g) of this AD. 14 CFR Part 39 SW., Renton, WA. For information on (i) Parts Installation Prohibition [Docket No. FAA–2015–0242; Directorate the availability of this material at the As of the effective date of this AD, no Identifier 2014–NM–100–AD] FAA, call 425–227–1221. person may install an SECU, P/N C47330– RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket 006, C47330–007, or C47330–008, on any airplane. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus You may examine the AD docket on Airplanes the Internet at http:// (j) Other FAA AD Provisions www.regulations.gov by searching for The following provisions also apply to this AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– AD: Administration (FAA), DOT. 0242; or in person at the Docket (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Management Facility between 9 a.m. Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this except Federal holidays. The AD docket SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new AD, if requested using the procedures found contains this proposed AD, the airworthiness directive (AD) for all in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR regulatory evaluation, any comments 39.19, send your request to your principal Airbus Model A300 B4–603, B4–605R, received, and other information. The inspector or local Flight Standards District B4–620, B4–622, B4–622R airplanes; all street address for the Docket Operations Office, as appropriate. If sending information Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: airplanes; and certain Airbus Model Program Manager, Continuing Operational A300 F4–605R airplanes. This proposed the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart AD was prompted by the manufacturer’s be available in the AD docket shortly Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; review of all repairs accomplished using after receipt. telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. the structural repair manual. This FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Before using any approved AMOC, notify Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, review was done using revised fatigue your appropriate principal inspector, or International Branch, ANM–116, lacking a principal inspector, the manager of and damage tolerance calculations. This proposed AD would require an Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC inspection of the surrounding panels of 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA approval letter must specifically reference the left and right forward passenger 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; this AD. doors, and corrective actions if fax 425–227–1149. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any necessary. We are proposing this AD to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requirement in this AD to obtain corrective detect and correct previous incomplete actions from a manufacturer, the action must Comments Invited or inadequate repairs to the surrounding be accomplished using a method approved panels of the left and right forward We invite you to send any written by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA passenger doors and the fail-safe ring, relevant data, views, or arguments about DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval which could negatively affect the this proposed AD. Send your comments must include the DAO-authorized signature. structural integrity of the airplane. to an address listed under the DATES: We must receive comments on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. (k) Related Information this proposed AD by April 6, 2015. FAA–2015–0242; Directorate Identifier (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 2014–NM–100–AD’’ at the beginning of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR your comments. We specifically invite Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–24, dated August 5, 2014, for related information. This 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the methods: economic, environmental, and energy Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the FAA–2015–0088. closing date and may amend this mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS instructions for submitting comments. (2) For service information identified in • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, receive, without change, to http:// Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 855–7401; email thd.crj@ 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We www.bombardier.com. You may view this Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each service information at the FAA, Transport • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Feb 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\18FEP1.SGM 18FEP1


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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
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 6, 2015.
ContactAssata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Service Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531.
FR Citation80 FR 8564 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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