81 FR 21709 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
| Page Range | 21709-21711 | |
| FR Document | 2016-08346 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21709-21711] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08346] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4811; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-104-AD; Amendment 39-18481; AD 2016-08-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL- 600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by the discovery of a number of incorrectly calibrated angle of attack (AOA) transducers installed in the stall protection system. This AD requires replacement of affected AOA transducers. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect calibration of the transducers could result in late activation of the stick pusher. DATES: This AD is effective May 18, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 18, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 4811. 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- 4811; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, Model CL-600- 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 12, 2015 (80 FR 69896) (``the NPRM''). Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015- 18, dated July 16, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: It was discovered that a number of AOA transducers installed on Bombardier CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aeroplanes were incorrectly calibrated due to a quality control problem at both the production and repair facilities. Incorrect calibration of the AOA transducer could result in a late activation of the stick pusher. This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the incorrectly calibrated AOA transducer. 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- 4811. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the one comment received. The commenter supported the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-069, dated March 30, 2015. This service information [[Page 21710]] describes procedures for replacement of transducers with correctly calibrated AOA transducers. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 400 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 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 AD on U.S. operators to be $4,136,000, or $10,340 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-08-05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18481. Docket No. FAA- 2015-4811; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-104-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 18, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. (1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10999 inclusive. (2) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through 15990 inclusive. (3) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 through 19990 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the discovery of a number of incorrectly calibrated angle of attack (AOA) transducers installed in the stall protection system. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect calibration of the transducers could result in late activation of the stick pusher. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement Within 2,500 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, replace the AOA transducers identified in paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-069, dated March 30, 2015, with correctly calibrated AOA transducers, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-069, dated March 30, 2015. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, an AOA transducer having a part number or serial number identified in paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-069, dated March 30, 2015. (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 Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-18, dated July 16, 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-2015-4811. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-069, dated March 30, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, [[Page 21711]] Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 31, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-08346 Filed 4-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 21709
List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 381 calibrated angle of attack (AOA) CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
Food grades and standards, Poultry transducers installed in the stall 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–
and poultry products. protection system. This AD requires 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
For the reasons stated in the replacement of affected AOA Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
preamble, FSIS amends 9 CFR part 381, transducers. We are issuing this AD to Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL–
as follows: detect and replace incorrectly calibrated 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
AOA transducers; incorrect calibration airplanes. The NPRM published in the
PART 381—POULTRY PRODUCTS of the transducers could result in late Federal Register on November 12, 2015
INSPECTION REGULATIONS activation of the stick pusher. (80 FR 69896) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
DATES: This AD is effective May 18, Transport Canada Civil Aviation
■ 1. The authority citation for part 381 2016. (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
continues to read as follows: The Director of the Federal Register Canada, has issued Canadian
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 138f, 450; 21 U.S.C. approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–18,
451–470; 7 CFR 2.7, 2.18, 2.53. of a certain publication listed in this AD dated July 16, 2015 (referred to after this
■ 2. Amend § 381.170 by revising as of May 18, 2016. as the Mandatory Continuing
paragraph (a)(1)(iii) to read as follows: ADDRESSES: For service information Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
identified in this final rule, contact MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
§ 381.170 Standards for kinds and classes, Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
and for cuts of raw poultry. West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
(a) * * * telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855– & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15
(1) * * * 7401; email thd.crj@ (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
(iii) Roaster or roasting chicken. A aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
‘‘roaster’’ or ‘‘roasting chicken’’ is a www.bombardier.com. You may view Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL–
young chicken (less than 12 weeks of this referenced service information at 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
age), of either sex, with a ready-to-cook the FAA, Transport Airplane airplanes. The MCAI states:
carcass weight of 5.5 pounds or more, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., It was discovered that a number of AOA
that is tender-meated with soft, pliable, Renton, WA. For information on the transducers installed on Bombardier CL–
smooth-textured skin and breastbone availability of this material at the FAA, 600–2C10, CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24, and
cartilage that is somewhat less flexible call 425–227–1221. It is also available CL–600–2E25 aeroplanes were incorrectly
than that of a broiler or fryer. on the Internet at http:// calibrated due to a quality control problem at
both the production and repair facilities.
* * * * * www.regulations.gov by searching for
Incorrect calibration of the AOA transducer
Done at Washington, DC, on: April 8, 2016. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– could result in a late activation of the stick
4811. pusher.
Alfred V. Almanza,
Examining the AD Docket This [Canadian] AD mandates the
Acting Administrator.
replacement of the incorrectly calibrated
[FR Doc. 2016–08488 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on AOA transducer.
BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P the Internet at http://
You may examine the MCAI in the
www.regulations.gov by searching for
AD docket on the Internet at http://
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
www.regulations.gov by searching for
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 4811; or in person at the Docket
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Federal Aviation Administration 4811.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Comments
14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the regulatory We gave the public the opportunity to
evaluation, any comments received, and participate in developing this AD. We
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4811; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–104–AD; Amendment other information. The street address for considered the one comment received.
39–18481; AD 2016–08–05] the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– The commenter supported the NPRM.
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
RIN 2120–AA64 U.S. Department of Transportation, Conclusion
Docket Operations, M–30, West We reviewed the relevant data,
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Inc. Airplanes considered the comments received, and
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., determined that air safety and the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20590. public interest require adopting this AD
Administration (FAA), Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: as proposed except for minor editorial
Transportation (DOT). Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, changes. We have determined that these
ACTION: Final rule. Airframe and Mechanical Systems minor changes:
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York • Are consistent with the intent that
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 was proposed in the NPRM for
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, correcting the unsafe condition; and
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax • Do not add any additional burden
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) 516–794–5531. upon the public than was already
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed in the NPRM.
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Discussion Related Service Information Under 1
Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL– We issued a notice of proposed CFR Part 51
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We reviewed Bombardier Service
airplanes. This AD was prompted by the part 39 by adding an AD that would Bulletin 670BA–27–069, dated March
discovery of a number of incorrectly apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model 30, 2015. This service information
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:03 Apr 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13APR1.SGM 13APR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_21780/page/1.svg)
![21710 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2016 / Rules and Regulations
describes procedures for replacement of under the criteria of the Regulatory of this AD, replace the AOA transducers
transducers with correctly calibrated Flexibility Act. identified in paragraph 1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of
AOA transducers. This service Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–069,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 dated March 30, 2015, with correctly
information is reasonably available
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation calibrated AOA transducers, in accordance
because the interested parties have with the Accomplishment Instructions of
access to it through their normal course safety, Incorporation by reference, Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–069,
of business or by the means identified Safety. dated March 30, 2015.
in the ADDRESSES section. Adoption of the Amendment (h) Parts Installation Prohibition
Costs of Compliance Accordingly, under the authority As of the effective date of this AD, no
We estimate that this AD affects 400 delegated to me by the Administrator, person may install, on any airplane, an AOA
airplanes of U.S. registry. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as transducer having a part number or serial
follows: number identified in paragraph 1.A.,
We also estimate that it would take
‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier Service Bulletin
about 4 work-hours per product to 670BA–27–069, dated March 30, 2015.
comply with the basic requirements of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 DIRECTIVES (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
per work-hour. Required parts would ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 The following provisions also apply to this
cost about $10,000 per product. Based AD:
continues to read as follows: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
$4,136,000, or $10,340 per product. § 39.13 [Amended] has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
39.19, send your request to your principal
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): inspector or local Flight Standards District
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2016–08–05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment Office, as appropriate. If sending information
section 106, describes the authority of 39–18481. Docket No. FAA–2015–4811; directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–104–AD. Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
(a) Effective Date Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
detail the scope of the Agency’s telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
This AD is effective May 18, 2016.
authority. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs your appropriate principal inspector, or
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, None. lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the local flight standards district office/
(c) Applicability
General requirements.’’ Under that certificate holding district office. The AMOC
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. approval letter must specifically reference
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in airplanes, certificated in any category, this AD.
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c)(3) of this AD. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
for practices, methods, and procedures (1) Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet actions from a manufacturer, the action must
the Administrator finds necessary for Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial be accomplished using a method approved
safety in air commerce. This regulation numbers 10002 through 10999 inclusive. by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
is within the scope of that authority (2) Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
because it addresses an unsafe condition Series 705) airplanes and Model CL–600– (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
that is likely to exist or develop on 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
products identified in this rulemaking serial numbers 15001 through 15990 the DAO, the approval must include the
action. inclusive. DAO-authorized signature.
(3) Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet
(j) Related Information
Regulatory Findings Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001
through 19990 inclusive. Refer to Mandatory Continuing
We determined that this AD will not Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
have federalism implications under (d) Subject Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–18, dated
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Air Transport Association (ATA) of July 16, 2015, for related information. This
not have a substantial direct effect on America Code 27, Flight Controls. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
the States, on the relationship between Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(e) Reason searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
the national government and the States,
This AD was prompted by the discovery of 2015–4811.
or on the distribution of power and
a number of incorrectly calibrated angle of
responsibilities among the various attack (AOA) transducers installed in the
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
levels of government. stall protection system. We are issuing this (1) The Director of the Federal Register
For the reasons discussed above, I AD to detect and replace incorrectly approved the incorporation by reference
certify that this AD: calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect (IBR) of the service information listed in this
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory calibration of the transducers could result in paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; late activation of the stick pusher. part 51.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (2) You must use this service information
(f) Compliance
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures as applicable to do the actions required by
Comply with this AD within the this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–
compliance times specified, unless already
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 069, dated March 30, 2015.
done.
Alaska; and (ii) Reserved.
4. Will not have a significant (g) Replacement (3) For service information identified in
economic impact, positive or negative, Within 2,500 flight hours or 12 months, this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
on a substantial number of small entities whichever occurs first after the effective date Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:03 Apr 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13APR1.SGM 13APR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_21780/page/2.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 21711
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– To address this potential unsafe condition,
855–7401; email thd.crj@ 0068; or in person at the Docket DGAC France issued AD 91–163(A) (later
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Management Facility, U.S. Department revised twice) to require repetitive detailed
www.bombardier.com. inspections (DET) of the NLG wheel axle and
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
(4) You may view this service information replacement of the NLG wheel axle
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, attachment screws in accordance with the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey instructions of SOCATA Service Bulletin
information on the availability of this Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. (SB) 150–32.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. For service information identified in Since DGAC France AD 91–163(A)R2 was
(5) You may view this service information this AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des issued, new findings led to an adjustment of
that is incorporated by reference at the services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; the inspection interval. Consequently,
National Archives and Records phone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; fax: +33 SOCATA issued SB 150–32, now at Revision
Administration (NARA). For information on (0) 5 62 41 76 54; email: info@ 3.
the availability of this material at NARA, call socata.daher.com; Internet: http://
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// The MCAI can be found in the AD
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
www.tbm.aero/. For the United States, docket on the Internet at: http://
locations.html. contact SOCATA NORTH AMERICA, www.regulations.gov/
North Perry Airport, 601 NE 10 Street, #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-0068-
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060; phone: 0002.
31, 2016.
(954) 366–3331; Internet: http://
Victor Wicklund, Comments
www.socatanorthamerica.com/
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane default.htm. You may view this We gave the public the opportunity to
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
referenced service information at the participate in developing this AD. We
[FR Doc. 2016–08346 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 received no comments on the NPRM (81
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. FR 2134, January 15, 2016) or on the
For information on the availability of determination of the cost to the public.
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Conclusion
4148. It is also available on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by We reviewed the relevant data and
Federal Aviation Administration determined that air safety and the
searching for Docket No. FAA–2016–
0068. public interest require adopting the AD
14 CFR Part 39 as proposed except for minor editorial
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[Docket No. FAA–2016–0068; Directorate
Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, changes. We have determined that these
Identifier 2015–CE–037–AD; Amendment minor changes:
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
39–18484; AD 2016–08–08] • Are consistent with the intent that
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
RIN 2120–AA64 was proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 2134,
4119; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
January 15, 2016) for correcting the
albert.mercado@faa.gov.
Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA unsafe condition; and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Do not add any additional burden
Airplanes
Discussion upon the public than was already
AGENCY: Federal Aviation proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 2134,
Administration (FAA), Department of We issued a notice of proposed
January 15, 2016).
Transportation (DOT). rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
ACTION: Final rule. part 39 by adding an AD that would Related Service Information Under 1
apply to SOCATA Models MS 880B, MS CFR Part 51
SUMMARY: We are superseding 885, MS 894A, MS 893A, MS 892A–150, We reviewed Daher-Socata Mandatory
airworthiness directive (AD) 92–06–10 MS 892E–150, MS 893E, MS 894E, Service Bulletin SB 150–32, Revision 3,
for SOCATA Models MS 880B, MS 885, Rallye 100S, Rallye 150T, Rallye 150ST, dated September 2015. The service
MS 892A–150, MS 892E–150, MS 893A, Rallye 235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes. bulletin describes procedures for
MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye That NPRM was published in the inspection of the nose gear wheel axle.
100S, Rallye 150ST, Rallye 150T, Rallye Federal Register on January 15, 2016 This service information is reasonably
235E, and Rallye 235C airplanes. This (81 FR 2134), and proposed to available because the interested parties
AD results from mandatory continuing supersede AD 92–06–10, Amendment have access to it through their normal
airworthiness information (MCAI) 39–8190 (57 FR 8063; March 6, 1992) course of business or by the means
issued by an aviation authority of (‘‘92–06–10’’). identified in the ADDRESSES section of
another country to identify and correct The NPRM proposed to correct an
the AD.
an unsafe condition on an aviation unsafe condition for the specified
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe products and was based on mandatory Costs of Compliance
condition as fatigue failure of the nose continuing airworthiness information We estimate that this AD will affect
landing gear wheel axle. We are issuing (MCAI) originated by an aviation 77 products of U.S. registry. We also
this AD to require actions to address the authority of another country. The MCAI estimate that it would take about 10
unsafe condition on these products. states that: work-hours per product to comply with
DATES: This AD is effective May 18, A nose landing gear (NLG) wheel axle the basic requirements of this AD. The
2016. rupture occurred in service. The results of average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
The Director of the Federal Register the technical investigation revealed that this Required parts would cost about $500
approved the incorporation by reference failure was due to premature wear. per product.
of a certain publication listed in the AD This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to cracks in the axle
Based on these figures, we estimate
as of May 18, 2016. the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
and detachment of axle and wheel, possibly
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD resulting in failure of the NLG with be $103,950, or $1,350 per product.
docket on the Internet at http:// consequent damage to the aeroplane and In addition, we estimate that any
www.regulations.gov by searching for injury to occupants. necessary follow-on actions would take
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:03 Apr 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13APR1.SGM 13APR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_21780/page/3.svg)
Document Created: 2016-04-13 03:11:34
Document Modified: 2016-04-13 03:11:34
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 18, 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 21709 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR