81 FR 1586 - 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 | 2016-00171 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 1586-1588] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00171] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8434; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-082-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 DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a discovery of cracking on two test spoiler power control unit (PCU) manifolds during testing by the manufacturer. This proposed AD would require replacement of affected spoiler PCUs. We are proposing this AD to prevent cracking of the spoiler PCUs that could lead to the loss of multiple flight controls and landing gear systems. 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., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375- 4539; 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- 8434; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-8434; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-082-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, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-07, dated April 28, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model [[Page 1587]] DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes. The MCAI states: During endurance and impulse testing of the spoiler PCU, cracks were discovered on two test spoiler PCU manifolds. Investigation determined that the crack initiation was due to the heat treat process. A cracked spoiler PCU manifold could cause the loss of one of the two hydraulic systems, resulting in the loss of multiple flight controls and landing gear systems. This condition, if not corrected, could adversely affect the continued safe operation and landing of the aeroplane. This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the affected spoiler PCUs. 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- 8434. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc. has issued Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-64, dated July 15, 2014. The service information describes procedures for identification and replacement of affected spoiler PCU manifolds. 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 82 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $10,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $833,940, or $10,170 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-2015-8434; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-082-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 DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 4001, and 4003 through 4453 inclusive, equipped with spoiler power control unit (PCU) part numbers (P/Ns) 390700-1007 and 1009, S/Ns 0474 through 1321 and 1394 through 1876 without suffix ``A.'' (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Control System. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the discovery of cracking on two test spoiler power control unit (PCU) manifolds during testing by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the spoiler PCUs that could lead to the loss of multiple flight controls and landing gear systems. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection/Replacement Within 12,000 flight hours or 72 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Remove and replace the affected spoiler PCUs in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-64, dated July 15, 2014. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition After paragraph (g) of this AD has been done, no person may install, on any airplane, a spoiler PCU, part number 390700-1007 or -1009, serial numbers 0474 through 1321 and 1394 through 1876, without suffix ``A.'' (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 [[Page 1588]] 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-2015-07, dated April 28, 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-2015-8434. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; 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 31, 2015. Phil Forde, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-00171 Filed 1-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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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DHC–8–401 and -402 airplanes. The section 106, describes the authority of Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015–
MCAI states: the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 8434; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 082–AD.
During endurance and impulse testing of
the spoiler PCU, cracks were discovered on detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date
two test spoiler PCU manifolds. Investigation authority. We must receive comments by February
determined that the crack initiation was due We are issuing this rulemaking under 29, 2016.
to the heat treat process. A cracked spoiler the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
PCU manifold could cause the loss of one of (b) Affected ADs
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
the two hydraulic systems, resulting in the None.
General requirements.’’ Under that
loss of multiple flight controls and landing
gear systems. This condition, if not corrected, section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
could adversely affect the continued safe promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
operation and landing of the aeroplane. air commerce by prescribing regulations DHC–8–401 and -402 airplanes, certificated
This [Canadian] AD mandates the for practices, methods, and procedures in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 4001,
replacement of the affected spoiler PCUs. the Administrator finds necessary for and 4003 through 4453 inclusive, equipped
You may examine the MCAI in the safety in air commerce. This regulation with spoiler power control unit (PCU) part
AD docket on the Internet at http:// is within the scope of that authority numbers (P/Ns) 390700–1007 and 1009, S/Ns
because it addresses an unsafe condition 0474 through 1321 and 1394 through 1876
www.regulations.gov by searching for without suffix ‘‘A.’’
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– that is likely to exist or develop on
8434. products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject
action. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Related Service Information Under America Code 27, Flight Control System.
1 CFR Part 51 Regulatory Findings
(e) Reason
Bombardier, Inc. has issued We determined that this proposed AD
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–64, would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by the discovery of
dated July 15, 2014. The service under Executive Order 13132. This cracking on two test spoiler power control
unit (PCU) manifolds during testing by the
information describes procedures for proposed AD would not have a manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to
identification and replacement of substantial direct effect on the States, on prevent cracking of the spoiler PCUs that
affected spoiler PCU manifolds. This the relationship between the national could lead to the loss of multiple flight
service information is reasonably Government and the States, or on the controls and landing gear systems.
available because the interested parties distribution of power and
(f) Compliance
have access to it through their normal responsibilities among the various
course of business or by the means levels of government. Comply with this AD within the
identified in the ADDRESSES section. For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already
done.
certify this proposed regulation:
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Inspection/Replacement
of This Proposed AD
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Within 12,000 flight hours or 72 months
This product has been approved by 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the after the effective date of this AD, whichever
the aviation authority of another DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures occurs first: Remove and replace the affected
country, and is approved for operation (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); spoiler PCUs in accordance with the
in the United States. Pursuant to our 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
bilateral agreement with the State of Alaska; and Service Bulletin 84–27–64, dated July 15,
Design Authority, we have been notified 4. Will not have a significant 2014.
of the unsafe condition described in the economic impact, positive or negative, (h) Parts Installation Prohibition
MCAI and service information on a substantial number of small entities After paragraph (g) of this AD has been
referenced above. We are proposing this under the criteria of the Regulatory done, no person may install, on any airplane,
AD because we evaluated all pertinent Flexibility Act. a spoiler PCU, part number 390700–1007 or
information and determined an unsafe –1009, serial numbers 0474 through 1321 and
condition exists and is likely to exist or List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 1394 through 1876, without suffix ‘‘A.’’
develop on other products of the same Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
type design. safety, Incorporation by reference,
The following provisions also apply to this
Safety.
Costs of Compliance AD:
The Proposed Amendment (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
affects 82 airplanes of U.S. registry. Accordingly, under the authority Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
We also estimate that it would take delegated to me by the Administrator, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
about 2 work-hours per product to the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part AD, if requested using the procedures found
comply with the basic requirements of 39 as follows: in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
this proposed AD. The average labor 39.19, send your request to your principal
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS inspector or local Flight Standards District
parts would cost about $10,000 per DIRECTIVES Office, as appropriate. If sending information
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
product. Based on these figures, we directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Program Manager, Continuing Operational
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
continues to read as follows: Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
U.S. operators to be $833,940, or Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
$10,170 per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
Authority for This Rulemaking Before using any approved AMOC, notify
§ 39.13 [Amended]
your appropriate principal inspector, or
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness the local flight standards district office/
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): certificate holding district office. The AMOC
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approval letter must specifically reference horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, and Comments Invited
this AD. applicable corrective actions. We are
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any We invite you to send any written
proposing this AD to detect and correct relevant data, views, or arguments about
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
damage of the de-icing boot; such this proposed AD. Send your comments
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved damage could lead to a ruptured boot, to an address listed under the
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, severe vibrations, and possible reduced ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation control of the airplane. FAA–2015–8432; Directorate Identifier
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design DATES: We must receive comments on 2015–NM–100–AD’’ at the beginning of
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by this proposed AD by February 29, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite
the DAO, the approval must include the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory,
DAO-authorized signature.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy
(j) Related Information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing methods: consider all comments received by the
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–07, dated http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD based on those comments.
April 28, 2015, for related information. This instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the • Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http://
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
• Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2015–8434. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We
(2) For service information identified in 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD.
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Discussion
email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room The European Aviation Safety Agency
Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
may view this service information at the
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For p.m., Monday through Friday, except Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
information on the availability of this Federal holidays. Directive 2015–0129, dated July 6, 2015
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. For service information identified in (referred to after this as the Mandatory
this proposed AD, contact Saab AB, Continuing Airworthiness Information,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 31, 2015. Saab Aeronautics, SE–581 88, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
Linköping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 condition for certain Saab AB, Saab
Phil Forde,
18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. MCAI states:
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You may view this referenced service There have been some reported events of
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information at the FAA, Transport ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue In-flight rupture of a de-icing boot will result
SW., Renton, WA. For information on in complete loss of the de-icing function
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION within its associated zone. In addition, in
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. some of these events, the de-icing boot had
Federal Aviation Administration formed a large open scoop.
Examining the AD Docket This condition, if not detected and
14 CFR Part 39 corrected, could lead to severe vibrations,
You may examine the AD docket on possibly resulting in reduced control of the
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8432; Directorate the Internet at http:// aeroplane.
Identifier 2015–NM–100–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for To address this potential unsafe condition,
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– SAAB issued Alert Operations Bulletin
8432; or in person at the Docket (AOB) No.12 and AOB No. 23 as a temporary
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Management Facility between 9 a.m. measure, recommending performing a flap 0
Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, landing in the event of a suspected rupture
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) except Federal holidays. The AD docket of the de-icing boot on the horizontal
stabilizer.
Airplanes contains this proposed AD, the In addition, SAAB issued SB 340–30–094
regulatory evaluation, any comments to provide instructions to inspect the affected
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
received, and other information. The de-icing boots.
Administration (FAA), DOT.
street address for the Docket Operations For the reasons described above, this
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in [EASA] AD requires an amendment of the
(NPRM). the ADDRESSES section. Comments will applicable Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
be available in the AD docket shortly and, pending the development of a
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
after receipt. modification by SAAB, repetitive inspections
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and, depending on findings, accomplishment
(SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace of applicable corrective action(s).
airplanes. This proposed AD was Engineer, International Branch, ANM– This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
prompted by reports of ruptured 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, interim action and further AD action may
horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. This FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, follow.
proposed AD would require a revision WA 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227– You may examine the MCAI in the
of the applicable airplane flight manual 1112; fax (425) 227–1149. AD docket on the Internet at http://
(AFM), repetitive inspections of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: www.regulations.gov by searching for
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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 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 1586 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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