81 FR 1584 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-00169 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 1584-1586] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00169] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8435; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-049-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of operator inability to open the main passenger door following severe hot soak conditions. This proposed AD would require the incorporation of a new configuration to the passenger door external handle detent to enhance the performance across the full range of the airplane operating temperatures. We are proposing this AD to prevent thermal expansion and permanent deformation at severe hot soak conditions, creating high friction between the spring pot housing and the slider that could result in inability to open the main passenger door and impede evacuation in the event of an emergency. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 29, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 8435; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-8435; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-049-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- 2015-03, dated March 13, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states: [[Page 1585]] There have been reports where operators experienced an inability to open the main passenger door following severe hot soak conditions. Investigation determined that the nylon slider in the plunger assembly of the door handle is susceptible to thermal expansion and permanent deformation at severe hot soak conditions, creating high friction between the spring pot housing and the slider. This condition, if not corrected, could result in an inability to open the main passenger door and could impede evacuation in the event of an emergency. This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of a new configuration to the passenger door external handle detent to enhance the performance across the full range of the aeroplanes operating temperatures. 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- 8435. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc. has issued the following service information: Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-52-021, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015. Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-044, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015. Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-5008, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015. Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-6008, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015. The service information describes procedures to incorporate a new configuration to the passenger door external handle detent. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 60 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $20,400, or $340 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-8435; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-049-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 29, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700- 1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/N) 9002 through 9515 inclusive and S/N 9998. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of operator inability to open the main passenger door following severe hot soak conditions. We are issuing this AD to prevent thermal expansion and permanent deformation at severe hot soak conditions, creating high friction between the spring pot housing and the slider that could result in inability to open the main passenger door that could impede evacuation in the event of an emergency. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD, incorporate the new configuration to the passenger door external handle detent, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD: (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-52-021, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes). (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-044, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-5008, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes). [[Page 1586]] (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-6008, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the following service information, as applicable. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-52-021, dated November 9, 2012. (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-044, dated November 9, 2012. (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-5008, dated November 9, 2012. (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-6008, dated November 9, 2012. (i) 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 Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-03, dated March 25, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-8435. (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 December 30, 2015. Phil Forde, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-00169 Filed 1-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(1) Perform an eddy current inspection DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION at the FAA, Transport Airplane
(ECI) or ultrasonic inspection (USI) of the Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
stage 8 aft web upper face of the HPC stage Federal Aviation Administration Renton, WA. For information on the
8–10 spool, before exceeding 10,500 cycles availability of this material at the FAA,
since new or within 500 cycles in service, 14 CFR Part 39 call 425–227–1221.
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later. [Docket No. FAA–2015–8435; Directorate Examining the AD Docket
(2) At each shop visit, perform an ECI or Identifier 2015–NM–049–AD]
USI of the stage 8 aft web upper face of the You may examine the AD docket on
RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http://
HPC stage 8–10 spool.
(3) Remove from service any HPC stage 8– www.regulations.gov by searching for
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
10 spool that fails the inspection required by
Inc. Airplanes 8435; or in person at the Docket
paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) of this AD and
replace the spool with a spool eligible for AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m.
installation. Administration (FAA), DOT. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(f) Installation Prohibition ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(NPRM). contains this proposed AD, the
After the effective date of this AD, an HPC
stage 8–10 spool, P/Ns 1694M80G04, regulatory evaluation, any comments
1844M90G01, and 1844M90G02, is not SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new received, and other information. The
eligible for installation into any engine, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain street address for the Docket Operations
unless the spool has passed an ECI or USI Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10 office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
required by paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) of and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
this AD. proposed AD was prompted by reports be available in the AD docket shortly
(g) Definition of operator inability to open the main after receipt.
passenger door following severe hot FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop
visit is the induction of an engine into the
soak conditions. This proposed AD Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
shop for maintenance during which the would require the incorporation of a Airframe and Mechanical Systems
compressor discharge pressure seal face is new configuration to the passenger door Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
exposed. external handle detent to enhance the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
performance across the full range of the Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
airplane operating temperatures. We are NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
(AMOCs)
proposing this AD to prevent thermal 516–794–5531.
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, expansion and permanent deformation
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
at severe hot soak conditions, creating
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
high friction between the spring pot Comments Invited
make your request. You may email your
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. housing and the slider that could result We invite you to send any written
in inability to open the main passenger relevant data, views, or arguments about
(i) Related Information door and impede evacuation in the this proposed AD. Send your comments
(1) For more information about this AD, event of an emergency. to an address listed under the
contact John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, DATES: We must receive comments on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Engine Certification Office, FAA, 12 New
this proposed AD by February 29, 2016. FAA–2015–8435; Directorate Identifier
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: 781–238–7756; fax: 781–238– ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2015–NM–049–AD’’ at the beginning of
7199; email: john.frost@faa.gov. using the procedures found in 14 CFR your comments. We specifically invite
(2) GE GE90 Engine Manual, GEK100700, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory,
Revision 66, dated September 1, 2015, methods: economic, environmental, and energy
Chapter 72–31–08, Special Procedure 003, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Chapter 72–00–31, Special Procedure 006, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
and Chapter 72–00–31, Special Procedure instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
007, rotor assembly level USI can be obtained • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
from General Electric Company, using the
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
contact information in paragraph (i)(3) of this
AD. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
(3) For service information identified in 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any
this proposed AD, contact General Electric W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215, • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
phone: 513–552–3272; fax: 513–552–3329; Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD.
email: geae.aoc@ge.com. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(4) You may view this service information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Discussion
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Transport Canada Civil Aviation
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
MA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Federal holidays. for Canada, has issued Canadian
For service information identified in Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–03,
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, dated March 13, 2015 (referred to after
December 22, 2015. Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, this as the Mandatory Continuing
Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet for certain Bombardier Inc. Model BD–
[FR Doc. 2015–33097 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] http://www.bombardier.com. You may 700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P view this referenced service information The MCAI states:
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There have been reports where operators Costs of Compliance The Proposed Amendment
experienced an inability to open the main
passenger door following severe hot soak We estimate that this proposed AD Accordingly, under the authority
conditions. affects 60 airplanes of U.S. registry. delegated to me by the Administrator,
Investigation determined that the nylon We also estimate that it would take the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
slider in the plunger assembly of the door about 4 work-hours per product to 39 as follows:
handle is susceptible to thermal expansion comply with the basic requirements of
and permanent deformation at severe hot this proposed AD. The average labor PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
soak conditions, creating high friction rate is $85 per work-hour. Required DIRECTIVES
between the spring pot housing and the parts would cost about $0 per product.
slider. Based on these figures, we estimate the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
This condition, if not corrected, could continues to read as follows:
cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
result in an inability to open the main
passenger door and could impede evacuation operators to be $20,400, or $340 per Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
in the event of an emergency. product.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
This [Canadian] AD mandates the Authority for This Rulemaking
incorporation of a new configuration to the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
passenger door external handle detent to Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
enhance the performance across the full specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
range of the aeroplanes operating rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015–
temperatures. section 106, describes the authority of 8435; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–
You may examine the MCAI in the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 049–AD.
AD docket on the Internet at http:// Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– authority. We must receive comments by February
We are issuing this rulemaking under 29, 2016.
8435.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
Related Service Information Under 1 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
CFR Part 51 None.
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
Bombardier, Inc. has issued the
following service information: promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Bombardier Inc. Model
air commerce by prescribing regulations BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes,
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– certificated in any category, serial numbers
for practices, methods, and procedures
1A11–52–021, Revision 01, dated (S/N) 9002 through 9515 inclusive and S/N
the Administrator finds necessary for
February 3, 2015. 9998.
safety in air commerce. This regulation
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– is within the scope of that authority (d) Subject
52–044, Revision 01, dated February 3, because it addresses an unsafe condition Air Transport Association (ATA) of
2015. that is likely to exist or develop on America Code 52, Doors.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– products identified in this rulemaking
52–5008, Revision 01, dated February 3, (e) Reason
action.
2015. This AD was prompted by reports of
Regulatory Findings operator inability to open the main passenger
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
We determined that this proposed AD door following severe hot soak conditions.
52–6008, Revision 01, dated February 3, We are issuing this AD to prevent thermal
2015. would not have federalism implications
expansion and permanent deformation at
The service information describes under Executive Order 13132. This severe hot soak conditions, creating high
procedures to incorporate a new proposed AD would not have a friction between the spring pot housing and
configuration to the passenger door substantial direct effect on the States, on the slider that could result in inability to
external handle detent. This service the relationship between the national open the main passenger door that could
information is reasonably available Government and the States, or on the impede evacuation in the event of an
because the interested parties have distribution of power and emergency.
access to it through their normal course responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance
of business or by the means identified levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I Comply with this AD within the
in the ADDRESSES section. compliance times specified, unless already
certify this proposed regulation: done.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
of This Proposed AD action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (g) Modification
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Within 15 months after the effective date
This product has been approved by DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures of this AD, incorporate the new configuration
the aviation authority of another (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); to the passenger door external handle detent,
country, and is approved for operation 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in in accordance with the Accomplishment
in the United States. Pursuant to our Alaska; and Instructions of the applicable service
bilateral agreement with the State of 4. Will not have a significant information identified in paragraphs (g)(1)
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Design Authority, we have been notified economic impact, positive or negative, through (g)(4) of this AD:
of the unsafe condition described in the on a substantial number of small entities (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
MCAI and service information 1A11–52–021, Revision 01, dated February 3,
under the criteria of the Regulatory 2015 (for Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
referenced above. We are proposing this Flexibility Act. (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–52–
AD because we evaluated all pertinent 044, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015 (for
information and determined an unsafe List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
condition exists and is likely to exist or Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–52–
develop on other products of the same safety, Incorporation by reference, 5008, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015
type design. Safety. (for Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
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(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–52– Issued in Renton, Washington, on Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
6008, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2015 December 30, 2015. You may view this referenced service
(for Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes). Phil Forde, information at the FAA, Transport
(h) Credit for Previous Actions Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
This paragraph provides credit for actions Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those [FR Doc. 2016–00169 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] the availability of this material at the
actions were performed before the effective BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA, call 425–227–1221.
date of this AD using the following service
information, as applicable. This service Examining the AD Docket
information is not incorporated by reference DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the AD docket on
in this AD. the Internet at http://
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700– Federal Aviation Administration
1A11–52–021, dated November 9, 2012. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–52– and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
044, dated November 9, 2012. 14 CFR Part 39 8434; or in person at the Docket
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–52– [Docket No. FAA–2015–8434; Directorate Management Facility between 9 a.m.
5008, dated November 9, 2012. Identifier 2015–NM–082–AD] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–52– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
6008, dated November 9, 2012. RIN 2120–AA64
contains this proposed AD, the
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier regulatory evaluation, any comments
The following provisions also apply to this Inc. Airplanes received, and other information. The
AD: street address for the Docket Operations
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Administration (FAA), DOT. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking be available in the AD docket shortly
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this after receipt.
(NPRM).
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–401 and Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: –402 airplanes. This proposed AD was Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Program Manager, Continuing Operational prompted by a discovery of cracking on Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart two test spoiler power control unit NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; (PCU) manifolds during testing by the
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
516–794–5531.
manufacturer. This proposed AD would
Before using any approved AMOC, notify SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
require replacement of affected spoiler
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
PCUs. We are proposing this AD to Comments Invited
the local flight standards district office/ prevent cracking of the spoiler PCUs
We invite you to send any written
certificate holding district office. The AMOC that could lead to the loss of multiple
relevant data, views, or arguments about
approval letter must specifically reference flight controls and landing gear systems.
this proposed AD. Send your comments
this AD. DATES: We must receive comments on
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
to an address listed under the
this proposed AD by February 29, 2016. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must ADDRESSES: You may send comments, FAA–2015–8434; Directorate Identifier
be accomplished using a method approved using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2015–NM–082–AD’’ at the beginning of
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following your comments. We specifically invite
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation methods: comments on the overall regulatory,
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will
the DAO, the approval must include the instructions for submitting comments.
DAO-authorized signature.
consider all comments received by the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this
(j) Related Information • Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD based on those comments.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Transportation, Docket Operations, We will post all comments we
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian M–30, West Building Ground Floor, receive, without change, to http://
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–03, dated Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey www.regulations.gov, including any
March 25, 2015, for related information. This Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. personal information you provide. We
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
will also post a report summarizing each
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
Transportation, Docket Operations, substantive verbal contact we receive
2015–8435. M–30, West Building Ground Floor, about this proposed AD.
(2) For service information identified in Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Discussion
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Transport Canada Civil Aviation,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– Friday, except Federal holidays. which is the aviation authority for
855–7401; email thd.crj@ For service information identified in Canada, has issued Canadian
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–07,
www.bombardier.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 dated April 28, 2015 (referred to after
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario this as the Mandatory Continuing
Renton, WA. For information on the M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375– Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 4000; fax 416–375–4539; email MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
425–227–1221. thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
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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 February 29, 2016. | |
| Contact | Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 1584 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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