81 FR 11469 - Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 43 (March 4, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 43 (March 4, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-04677 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 11469-11471] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04677] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4256; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-002-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227- AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of failed elevator control rod ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive inspections and lubrication of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 18, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148. 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-2016- 4256; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-4256; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-002-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 because of 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 The FAA received reports of broken elevator control rod link assemblies between the elevator torque tube and the elevator quadrant due to corrosion and lack of lubrication on M7 Aerospace SA26, SA226, and SA227 airplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could result in increased friction and partial or complete loss of elevator control resulting in loss of pitch control. Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-080 R1, M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-060 R1, and M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-032 R1, all Issued: November 5, 2015 and Revised: February 23, 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspection of the elevator control link assemblies between the elevator torque tubes and the elevator quadrant for frozen (stiff, hard to move) bearings or broken/ cracked links (rod ends) with instructions for lubrication and replacement if necessary. All of the related 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 We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive inspections of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 350 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 11470]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and lubrication.......... 2 work-hours x $85 per *NA $170 $59,500 hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Not applicable We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs/ replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these repairs/replacements: On-condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace Rod End.............................. 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $30 $370 $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: M7 Aerospace LLC: Docket No. FAA-2016-4256; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-002-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 18, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2730, Elevator Control System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of failed elevator control rod ends due to corrosion and lack of lubrication. We are issuing this AD to require initial and repetitive inspections and lubrication of the elevator control rod ends and bearings with replacement as necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Compliance Comply with paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD using the following service bulletins within the compliance times specified, unless already done: (1) For Models SA226-AT, SA226-T, SA226-T(B), and SA226-TC: M7 Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226-27-080 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015 and Revised: February 23, 2016; (2) For Models SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), and SA227-TT: M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227-27-060 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015 and Revised: February 23, 2016; or (3) For Models SA227-CC and SA227-DC (C-26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7-27-032 R1, Issued: November 5, 2015 and Revised: February 23, 2016. (g) Actions (1) If abnormally high resistance is reported when operating the elevators, before further flight after the effective date of this AD, inspect and lubricate installed elevator control links following paragraph 2.A. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (2) Remove the elevator control links and inspect following paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. when applicable) and lubricate the bearings following paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable, at whichever of the following occurs first: (i) At the next Zone related Phase or Letter Check inspection after the effective date of this AD or within the next 600 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; or [[Page 11471]] (ii) Within the next 6 months after the effective date of this AD. (3) Repetitively remove and inspect the elevator control links not to exceed every 12 months following any inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD following paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. when applicable) and lubricate the bearings following paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (4) If during any inspection required in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) of this AD, any link assemblies between the elevator torque tubes and the elevator quadrant are found to have frozen (stiff, hard to move) bearings or broken/cracked links (rod ends), before further flight, replace the rod ends following paragraph 2.D. and lubricate the bearings following with paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (5) Repetitively lubricate the rod end bearings (male and female) on both elevator control link assemblies following the time limits in paragraph 1.D.4) of the applicable SB, but not to exceed every 6 months, and following the procedures in paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (2) 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. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 824-9421; fax: (210) 804-7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com; email: [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 25, 2016. Robert P. Busto, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-04677 Filed 3-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) For service information identified in • Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments.
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we
Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514– W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
855–7401; email: thd.crj@
receive, without change, to http://
aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http://
Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any
www.bombardier.com. You may view this • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We
service information at the FAA, Transport address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive
Renton, WA. For information on the Federal holidays. about this proposed AD.
availability of this material at the FAA, call For service information identified in
425–227–1221. this proposed AD, contact M7 Discussion
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February Aerospace LLC, 10823 NE Entrance The FAA received reports of broken
23, 2016. Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: elevator control rod link assemblies
Dionne Palermo, (210) 824–9421; fax: (210) 804–7766; between the elevator torque tube and
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Internet: http://www.elbitsystems- the elevator quadrant due to corrosion
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. us.com; email: MetroTech@ and lack of lubrication on M7 Aerospace
[FR Doc. 2016–04680 Filed 3–3–16; 8:45 am] M7Aerospace.com. You may view this SA26, SA226, and SA227 airplanes.
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referenced service information at the This condition, if not corrected, could
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 result in increased friction and partial or
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. complete loss of elevator control
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For information on the availability of resulting in loss of pitch control.
this material at the FAA, call 816–329–
Federal Aviation Administration 4148. Relevant Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR Part 39 We reviewed M7 Aerospace LLC
You may examine the AD docket on Service Bulletin (SB) 226–27–080 R1,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4256; Directorate
the Internet at http:// M7 Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–060 R1,
Identifier 2016–CE–002–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for and M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–032
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– R1, all Issued: November 5, 2015 and
4256; or in person at the Docket Revised: February 23, 2016. The service
Airworthiness Directives; M7 Management Facility between 9 a.m. information describes procedures for
Aerospace LLC and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, inspection of the elevator control link
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket assemblies between the elevator torque
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the tubes and the elevator quadrant for
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
regulatory evaluation, any comments frozen (stiff, hard to move) bearings or
(NPRM). received, and other information. The broken/cracked links (rod ends) with
street address for the Docket Office instructions for lubrication and
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the replacement if necessary. All of the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all M7 ADDRESSES section. Comments will be related service information is reasonably
Aerospace LLC Models SA226–AT, available in the AD docket shortly after available because the interested parties
SA226–T, SA226–T(B), SA226–TC, receipt. have access to it through their normal
SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: course of business or by the means
SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227– Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, identified in the ADDRESSES section of
DC (C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes. FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio this NPRM.
This proposed AD was prompted by MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650,
reports of failed elevator control rod San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) FAA’s Determination
ends due to corrosion and lack of 308–3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email: We are proposing this AD because we
lubrication. This proposed AD would andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. evaluated all the relevant information
require initial and repetitive inspections SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and determined the unsafe condition
and lubrication of the elevator control described previously is likely to exist or
rod ends and bearings with replacement Comments Invited develop in other products of the same
as necessary. We are proposing this AD We invite you to send any written type design.
to correct the unsafe condition on these relevant data, views, or arguments about
products. Proposed AD Requirements
this proposal. Send your comments to
DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES This proposed AD would require
this proposed AD by April 18, 2016. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– initial and repetitive inspections of the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2016–4256; Directorate Identifier 2016– elevator control rod ends and bearings
using the procedures found in 14 CFR CE–002–AD’’ at the beginning of your with replacement as necessary.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments. We specifically invite
Costs of Compliance
methods: comments on the overall regulatory,
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy We estimate that this proposed AD
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will affects 350 airplanes of U.S. registry.
instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the We estimate the following costs to
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per prod- Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost uct operators
Inspection and lubrication ............................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............. *NA $170 $59,500
* Not applicable
We estimate the following costs to do of the proposed inspection. We have no airplanes that might need these repairs/
any necessary repairs/replacements that way of determining the number of replacements:
would be required based on the results
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace Rod End ......................................................... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................... $30 $370
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities (e) Unsafe Condition
Title 49 of the United States Code under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by reports of failed
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act. elevator control rod ends due to corrosion
and lack of lubrication. We are issuing this
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD to require initial and repetitive
section 106, describes the authority of inspections and lubrication of the elevator
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation control rod ends and bearings with
Aviation Programs, describes in more safety, Incorporation by reference, replacement as necessary. We are proposing
detail the scope of the Agency’s Safety. this AD to correct the unsafe condition on
authority. The Proposed Amendment these products.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
(f) Compliance
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Accordingly, under the authority
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Comply with paragraphs (g)(1) through
delegated to me by the Administrator, (g)(5) of this AD using the following service
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part bulletins within the compliance times
section, Congress charges the FAA with 39 as follows: specified, unless already done:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (1) For Models SA226–AT, SA226–T,
air commerce by prescribing regulations PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS SA226–T(B), and SA226–TC: M7 Aerospace
for practices, methods, and procedures DIRECTIVES LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 226–27–080 R1,
the Administrator finds necessary for Issued: November 5, 2015 and Revised:
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 February 23, 2016;
is within the scope of that authority continues to read as follows: (2) For Models SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–
because it addresses an unsafe condition AT, SA227–BC (C–26A), and SA227–TT: M7
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–060 R1, Issued:
that is likely to exist or develop on
November 5, 2015 and Revised: February 23,
products identified in this rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] 2016; or
action. (3) For Models SA227–CC and SA227–DC
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Regulatory Findings the following new airworthiness (C–26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–032
R1, Issued: November 5, 2015 and Revised:
We determined that this proposed AD directive:
February 23, 2016.
would not have federalism implications M7 Aerospace LLC: Docket No. FAA–2016–
(g) Actions
under Executive Order 13132. This 4256; Directorate Identifier 2016–CE–
proposed AD would not have a 002–AD. (1) If abnormally high resistance is
substantial direct effect on the States, on reported when operating the elevators, before
(a) Comments Due Date further flight after the effective date of this
the relationship between the national
We must receive comments by April 18, AD, inspect and lubricate installed elevator
Government and the States, or on the control links following paragraph 2.A. of the
2016.
distribution of power and Accomplishment Instructions of the service
responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2),
levels of government. None. or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
For the reasons discussed above, I (2) Remove the elevator control links and
(c) Applicability
certify this proposed regulation: inspect following paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC when applicable) and lubricate the bearings
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Models SA226–AT, SA226–T, SA226–T(B), following paragraph 2.E. of the
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(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under SA226–TC, SA227–AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, Accomplishment Instructions of the service
the DOT Regulatory Policies and SA227–BC (C–26A), SA227–CC, SA227–DC bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2),
(C–26B), and SA227–TT airplanes, all serial or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable, at
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, whichever of the following occurs first:
numbers, certificated in any category.
1979), (i) At the next Zone related Phase or Letter
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (d) Subject Check inspection after the effective date of
in Alaska, and Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ this AD or within the next 600 hours time-
(4) Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of America in-service after the effective date of this AD,
economic impact, positive or negative, Code 2730, Elevator Control System. whichever occurs later; or
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(ii) Within the next 6 months after the Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on For service information identified in
effective date of this AD. February 25, 2016. this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
(3) Repetitively remove and inspect the Robert P. Busto, 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
elevator control links not to exceed every 12 Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone:
months following any inspection required in Aircraft Certification Service. 514–855–5000; fax: 514–855–7401;
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD following [FR Doc. 2016–04677 Filed 3–3–16; 8:45 am] email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com;
paragraph 2.B. (and 2.C. when applicable) Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
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and lubricate the bearings following
You may view this referenced service
paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of the service bulletins identified
information at the FAA, Transport
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD,
as applicable. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Federal Aviation Administration the availability of this material at the
(4) If during any inspection required in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) of this AD, FAA, call 425–227–1221.
14 CFR Part 39
any link assemblies between the elevator Examining the AD Docket
torque tubes and the elevator quadrant are [Docket No. FAA–2016–3989; Directorate
found to have frozen (stiff, hard to move) Identifier 2014–NM–220–AD] You may examine the AD docket on
bearings or broken/cracked links (rod ends), the Internet at http://
RIN 2120–AA64 www.regulations.gov by searching for
before further flight, replace the rod ends
following paragraph 2.D. and lubricate the and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
bearings following with paragraph 2.E. of the 3989; or in person at the Docket
Inc. Airplanes
Accomplishment Instructions of the service Management Facility between 9 a.m.
bulletins identified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), AGENCY: Federal Aviation and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. Administration (FAA), DOT. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(5) Repetitively lubricate the rod end ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking contains this proposed AD, the
bearings (male and female) on both elevator (NPRM). regulatory evaluation, any comments
control link assemblies following the time received, and other information. The
limits in paragraph 1.D.4) of the applicable SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new street address for the Docket Operations
SB, but not to exceed every 6 months, and airworthiness directive (AD) for certain office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
following the procedures in paragraph 2.E. of Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10 the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
the Accomplishment Instructions of the and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This be available in the AD docket shortly
service bulletins identified in paragraphs proposed AD was prompted by in- after receipt.
(f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. service reports of passenger door FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance tensator spring failures, and Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
(AMOCs) qualification testing that determined Airframe and Mechanical Systems
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane that non-conforming tensator springs Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to could be susceptible to failure prior to Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested reaching their safe-life limit. This Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. proposed AD would require revising the NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7303;
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your maintenance or inspection program to fax: 516–794–5531.
request to your principal inspector or local incorporate certain temporary revisions, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Flight Standards District Office, as and replacing the passenger door
appropriate. If sending information directly tensator springs with new springs. We Comments Invited
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the are proposing this AD to prevent We invite you to send any written
attention of the person identified in tensator spring failure, resulting in the relevant data, views, or arguments about
paragraph (i) of this AD. inability to open the main passenger
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
this proposed AD. Send your comments
door, which could impede evacuation in to an address listed under the
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
the event of an emergency. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ DATES: We must receive comments on FAA–2016–3989; Directorate Identifier
certificate holding district office. this proposed AD by April 18, 2016. 2014–NM–220–AD’’ at the beginning of
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite
(i) Related Information comments on the overall regulatory,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(1) For more information about this AD, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Engineer, FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308– instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email: • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov. • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
(2) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
78216; phone: (210) 824–9421; fax: (210) will also post a report summarizing each
804–7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-
Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
us.com; email: MetroTech@
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
M7Aerospace.com. You may view this Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
referenced service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Transport Canada Civil Aviation
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
on the availability of this material at the p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Canada, has issued Canadian
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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 April 18, 2016. | |
| Contact | Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ASW-143 (c/o San Antonio MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308-3365; fax: (210) 308-3370; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 11469 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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