81_FR_31589 81 FR 31492 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

81 FR 31492 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 97 (May 19, 2016)

Page Range31492-31495
FR Document2016-11427

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a pilot commanding an in-flight engine shut down in response to a low oil pressure warning indication. Further investigation revealed the mounting studs in the engine mounted alternating current (AC) generator mounting plate were pulled out of position and the threaded interface in the plate was corroded. This AD requires repetitive inspections for discrepancies on certain AC generator mounting adapters, and replacing discrepant adapters with serviceable ones. This AD also requires revising the maintenance program to incorporate a repetitive task specified in certain temporary revisions. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion in the AC generator mounting plate, which could result in a gap between the AC generator and the generator mounting plate, and cause loss of engine oil and consequent engine failure.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0703; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-004-AD; 
Amendment 39-18518; AD 2016-10-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, 
and -315 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a pilot 
commanding an in-flight engine shut down in response to a low oil 
pressure warning indication. Further investigation revealed the 
mounting studs in the engine mounted alternating current (AC) generator 
mounting plate were pulled out of position and the threaded interface 
in the plate was corroded. This AD requires repetitive inspections for 
discrepancies on certain AC generator mounting adapters, and replacing 
discrepant adapters with serviceable ones. This AD also requires 
revising the maintenance program to incorporate a repetitive task 
specified in certain temporary revisions. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct corrosion in the AC generator mounting plate, which 
could result in a gap between the AC generator and the generator 
mounting plate, and cause loss of engine oil and consequent engine 
failure.

DATES: This AD is effective June 23, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 23, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
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. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2013-0703.

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-2013-
0703; 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

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Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain 
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, 
and -315 airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on 
January 13, 2016 (81 FR 1563), (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM 
with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the 
Federal Register on August 28, 2013 (78 FR 53080), (``the NPRM''). The 
NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for discrepancies on 
certain AC generator mounting adapters, and replacing discrepant 
adapters with serviceable ones. The NPRM also proposed to require 
revising the maintenance program to incorporate a repetitive task 
specified in certain temporary revisions. The NPRM was prompted by a 
report of a pilot commanding an in-flight engine shut down in response 
to a low oil pressure warning indication. Further investigation 
revealed the mounting studs in the engine mounted AC generator mounting 
plate were pulled out of position and the threaded interface in the 
plate was corroded.
    The SNPRM proposed to require the actions specified in the NPRM, 
and to expand the proposed applicability. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct corrosion in the AC generator mounting plate, which 
could result in a gap between the AC generator and the generator 
mounting plate, and cause loss of engine oil and consequent engine 
failure.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive, CF-
2012-29R1, effective 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 DHC-8-
102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    An incident has been reported, on the DHC-8 aeroplane, where a 
pilot commanded in-flight engine shut down in response to an engine 
low oil pressure warning indication.
    Further investigation revealed the mounting studs in the engine 
mounted alternating current (AC) generator mounting plate were 
pulled out of position and the threaded interface in the plate 
corroded. This resulted in a gap between the AC generator and the 
generator mounting plate, leading to the loss of engine oil and the 
ensuing illumination of the associated engine low oil pressure 
warning indication.
    To ensure the integrity of the affected units, Part I of this 
[Canadian] AD mandates an inspection of the affected AC generator 
mounting adapters part numbers (P/N) 31708-500 or 31708-501, and, as 
applicable, replacement with new or serviceable mounting plates.
    Part II of this [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of a 
repeat Maintenance Review Board (MRB) inspection applicable to the 
replacement of the AC generator mounting adapters P/Ns 31708-510 or 
31708-511 only.
    Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to include additional 
aeroplane serial numbers (003 through 018) to the Applicability 
section, and to clarify the compliance schedules in Part I B. and 
Part II below [in this Canadian AD].

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-2013-
0703.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination 
of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data 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 
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the SNPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 8-24-88, Revision A, 
dated September 23, 2014. This service information describes repetitive 
inspections for discrepancies on certain AC generator mounting 
adapters, and replacing discrepant adapters with serviceable ones.
    Bombardier, Inc. has also issued the following de Havilland service 
information, which introduces MRB Report Task 2420/14, ``Functional 
Check (pull test) of the AC generator adapter kit.''
     de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 MRB Report Temporary 
Revision MRB-153, dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2--Systems, in Part 1 
of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1-
8-7.
     de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 MRB Report Temporary 
Revision MRB 2-31, dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2--Systems, in Part 
1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 Maintenance Program Manual PSM 
1-82-7.
     de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 MRB Report Temporary 
Revision MRB 3-162, dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2--Systems, in Part 
1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 Maintenance Program Manual PSM 
1-83-7.
    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 88 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it takes about 6 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $4,000 per product. 
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $396,880, or $4,510 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-10-07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18518. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0703; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-004-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 23, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, 
-201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes; certificated in any 
category; serial numbers 003 through 672 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical 
power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a pilot commanding an in-
flight engine shut down in response to a low oil pressure warning 
indication. Further investigation revealed the mounting studs in the 
engine mounted alternating current (AC) generator mounting plate 
were pulled out of position and the threaded interface in the plate 
corroded. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion in 
the AC generator mounting plate, which could result in a gap between 
the AC generator and the generator mounting plate, and cause loss of 
engine oil and consequent engine failure.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection of AC Generator Mounting Adaptor and Corrective Action

    Within 6,000 flight hours, or 36 months, or when the AC 
generator is removed for service, whichever occurs first, after the 
effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection and a 
mechanical inspection for discrepancies (i.e., damage, corrosion, 
and failed mechanical inspection) on AC generator mounting adapters 
having part number (P/N) 31708-500 and P/N 31708-501, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 
8-24-88, Revision A, dated September 23, 2014. If any discrepancy 
(i.e., damage, corrosion, or failed mechanical inspection) is found, 
before further flight, replace the AC generator mounting adapter 
with a serviceable mounting adapter having P/N 31708-510, P/N 31708-
511, P/N 31708-500, or P/N 31708-501, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-24-88, 
Revision A, dated September 23, 2014.

(h) Repetitive Inspections

    For in-service mounting adapters that have P/N 31708-500 or P/N 
31708-501: Repeat the general visual and mechanical inspection 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to 
exceed 6,000 flight hours, or 36 months after the most recent 
inspection, or when the AC generator is removed for service, 
whichever occurs first.

(i) Replacement of Certain AC Generator Mounting Adaptors

    For airplanes having AC generator mounting adapters that have P/
N 31708-500 or P/N 31708-501: Within the later of the times 
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, replace the AC 
generator mounting adapter with a new AC generator mounting adapter 
having P/N 31708-510 or P/N 31708-511.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 120 months on the AC generator 
mounting adapter.
    (2) Within 12 months, or 2,000 flight hours, or when the 
generator is removed from service, whichever occurs first after the 
effective date of this AD.

(j) Airplane Maintenance Program Revision

    For airplanes having AC generator mounting adapters that have P/
N 31708-510 or P/N 31708-511: Within 30 days after the effective 
date of this AD, revise the airplane maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, by incorporating maintenance review board 
(MRB) Report Task 2420/14, ``Functional Check (pull test) of the AC 
generator adapter kit,'' in the applicable maintenance program 
manual specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD. 
The initial compliance time for MRB Task 2420/14 is prior to the 
accumulation of 10,000 total flight hours or within 60 months since 
installation of the part, whichever occurs first.
    (1) For Model DHC-8-102, -103, and -106 airplanes: de Havilland 
Dash 8 Series 100 MRB Report Temporary Revision MRB-153, dated July 
10, 2012, to Section 2--Systems, of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 
100 Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1-8-7.
    (2) For Model DHC-8-201 and -202 airplanes: de Havilland Dash 8 
Series 200 MRB Report Temporary Revision MRB 2-31, dated July 10, 
2012, to Section 2--Systems, of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 
Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1-82-7.
    (3) For Model DHC-8-301, -311, and -315 airplanes: de Havilland 
Dash 8 Series 300 MRB Report Temporary Revision MRB 3-162, dated 
July 10, 2012, to Section 2--Systems, of the de Havilland Dash 8 
Series 300 Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1-83-7.

(k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as 
required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., 
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or 
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) 
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of 
this AD.

(l) 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 Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-24-88, dated 
December 13, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in this 
AD.

(m) 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

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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.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2012-29R1, 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-2013-0703.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD.

(o) 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 8-24-88, Revision A, dated 
September 23, 2014.
    (ii) de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 Maintenance Review Board 
(MRB) Report Temporary Revision MRB-153, dated July 10, 2012, to 
Section 2--Systems, of Part 1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 
Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1-8-7.
    (iii) de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 MRB Report Temporary 
Revision MRB 2-31, dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2--Systems, of 
Part 1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 Maintenance Program 
Manual PSM 1-82-7.
    (iv) de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 MRB Report Temporary 
Revision MRB 3-162, dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2--Systems, of 
Part 1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 Maintenance Program 
Manual PSM 1-83-7 MRB Report.
    (3) 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.
    (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 May 6, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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31492 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 97 / Thursday, May 19, 2016 / Rules and Regulations under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 127.700 What are the requirements for Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–102, 3729–3733, the Program Fraud Civil representing EDWOSB or WOSB status, –103, –106, –201, –202, –301, –311, and Remedies Act, 31 U.S.C. 3801–3812, and what are the penalties for –315 airplanes. This AD was prompted and any other applicable laws or misrepresentation? by a report of a pilot commanding an in- regulations, including 13 CFR part 142. * * * * * flight engine shut down in response to (e) * * * a low oil pressure warning indication. * * * * * (2) Civil Penalties. 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The authority citation for part 142 maintenance program to incorporate a § 125.29 What are the requirements for repetitive task specified in certain continues to read as follows: representing SDVO SBC status, and what temporary revisions. We are issuing this are the penalties for misrepresentation? Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634(b); 31 U.S.C. AD to detect and correct corrosion in 3803(g)(2). * * * * * the AC generator mounting plate, which (e) * * * § 142.1 [Amended] could result in a gap between the AC ■ 18. Paragraph (b) of § 142.1 is generator and the generator mounting (2) Civil Penalties. Persons or plate, and cause loss of engine oil and concerns are subject to severe penalties amended by removing ‘‘$5,000’’ and adding in its place ‘‘$10,781’’. consequent engine failure. under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. DATES: This AD is effective June 23, 3729–3733, the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, 31 U.S.C. 3801–3812, PART 146—NEW RESTRICTIONS ON 2016. and any other applicable laws or LOBBYING The Director of the Federal Register regulations, including 13 CFR part 142. approved the incorporation by reference ■ 19. The authority citation for part 146 of certain publications listed in this AD * * * * * continues to read as follows: as of June 23, 2016. Authority: Section 319, Pub. L. 101–121 ADDRESSES: For service information PART 126—HUBZONE PROGRAM (31 U.S.C. 1352); 15 U.S.C. 634(b)(6). identified in this final rule, contact § 146.400 [Amended] Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical ■ 13. The authority citation for part 126 Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, continues to read as follows: ■ 20. Paragraphs (a), (b), and (e) of Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a), 632(j), 632(p), § 146.400 are amended by removing telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416– 644 and 657a. ‘‘$10,000’’ wherever it appears and 375–4539; email: thd.qseries@ adding in its place ‘‘$18,936’’ and by aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// ■ 14. Revise § 126.900(e)(2) to read as removing ‘‘$100,000’’ and adding in its follows: www.bombardier.com. You may view place ‘‘$189,361’’. this referenced service information at § 126.900 What are the requirements for Maria Contreras-Sweet, the FAA, Transport Airplane representing HUBZone status, and what are Administrator. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., the penalties for misrepresentation? Renton, WA. For information on the [FR Doc. 2016–11868 Filed 5–18–16; 8:45 am] * * * * * BILLING CODE 8025–01–P availability of this material at the FAA, (e) * * * call 425–227–1221. It is also available on the Internet at http:// (2) Civil Penalties. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 97 / Thursday, May 19, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 31493 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, An incident has been reported, on the information, which introduces MRB 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., DHC–8 aeroplane, where a pilot commanded Report Task 2420/14, ‘‘Functional Washington, DC 20590. in-flight engine shut down in response to an Check (pull test) of the AC generator engine low oil pressure warning indication. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: adapter kit.’’ Further investigation revealed the • de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, mounting studs in the engine mounted alternating current (AC) generator mounting MRB Report Temporary Revision MRB– Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– plate were pulled out of position and the 153, dated July 10, 2012, to Section 172, FAA, New York Aircraft threaded interface in the plate corroded. This 2—Systems, in Part 1 of the de Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart resulted in a gap between the AC generator Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY and the generator mounting plate, leading to Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1– 11590; telephone: 516–228–7301; fax: the loss of engine oil and the ensuing 8–7. 516–794–5531. illumination of the associated engine low oil • de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: pressure warning indication. MRB Report Temporary Revision MRB To ensure the integrity of the affected 2–31, dated July 10, 2012, to Section Discussion units, Part I of this [Canadian] AD mandates an inspection of the affected AC generator 2—Systems, in Part 1 of the de We issued a supplemental notice of mounting adapters part numbers (P/N) Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 31708–500 or 31708–501, and, as applicable, Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1– amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD replacement with new or serviceable 82–7. that would apply to certain Bombardier, mounting plates. • de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 Inc. Model DHC–8–102, –103, –106, Part II of this [Canadian] AD mandates the MRB Report Temporary Revision MRB –201, –202, –301, –311, and –315 incorporation of a repeat Maintenance 3–162, dated July 10, 2012, to Section airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Review Board (MRB) inspection applicable to 2—Systems, in Part 1 of the de Federal Register on January 13, 2016 the replacement of the AC generator Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 mounting adapters P/Ns 31708–510 or (81 FR 1563), (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We Maintenance Program Manual PSM 31708–511 only. preceded the SNPRM with a notice of Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued 1–83–7. proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that to include additional aeroplane serial This service information is reasonably published in the Federal Register on numbers (003 through 018) to the available because the interested parties August 28, 2013 (78 FR 53080), (‘‘the Applicability section, and to clarify the have access to it through their normal NPRM’’). The NPRM proposed to compliance schedules in Part I B. and Part II course of business or by the means require repetitive inspections for below [in this Canadian AD]. identified in the ADDRESSES section. discrepancies on certain AC generator You may examine the MCAI in the AD Costs of Compliance mounting adapters, and replacing docket on the Internet at http:// discrepant adapters with serviceable www.regulations.gov by searching for We estimate that this AD affects 88 ones. The NPRM also proposed to and locating Docket No. FAA–2013– airplanes of U.S. registry. require revising the maintenance We also estimate that it takes about 6 0703. program to incorporate a repetitive task work-hours per product to comply with specified in certain temporary revisions. Comments the basic requirements of this AD. The The NPRM was prompted by a report of We gave the public the opportunity to average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. a pilot commanding an in-flight engine participate in developing this AD. We Required parts cost about $4,000 per shut down in response to a low oil received no comments on the SNPRM or product. Based on these figures, we pressure warning indication. Further on the determination of the cost to the estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. investigation revealed the mounting public. operators to be $396,880, or $4,510 per studs in the engine mounted AC product. Conclusion We have received no definitive data generator mounting plate were pulled out of position and the threaded We reviewed the relevant data and that would enable us to provide cost interface in the plate was corroded. determined that air safety and the estimates for the on-condition actions public interest require adopting this AD specified in this AD. The SNPRM proposed to require the actions specified in the NPRM, and to as proposed except for minor editorial Authority for This Rulemaking expand the proposed applicability. We changes. We have determined that these minor changes: Title 49 of the United States Code are issuing this AD to detect and correct specifies the FAA’s authority to issue • Are consistent with the intent that corrosion in the AC generator mounting rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, was proposed in the SNPRM for plate, which could result in a gap section 106, describes the authority of correcting the unsafe condition; and between the AC generator and the • Do not add any additional burden the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: generator mounting plate, and cause upon the public than was already Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more loss of engine oil and consequent engine proposed in the SNPRM. detail the scope of the Agency’s failure. authority. Transport Canada Civil Aviation Related Service Information Under 1 We are issuing this rulemaking under (TCCA), which is the aviation authority CFR Part 51 the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, for Canada, has issued Canadian Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Airworthiness Directive, CF–2012– Bulletin 8–24–88, Revision A, dated General requirements.’’ Under that asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 29R1, effective April 28, 2015 (referred September 23, 2014. This service section, Congress charges the FAA with to after this as the Mandatory information describes repetitive promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Continuing Airworthiness Information, inspections for discrepancies on certain air commerce by prescribing regulations or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe AC generator mounting adapters, and for practices, methods, and procedures condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. replacing discrepant adapters with the Administrator finds necessary for Model DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, serviceable ones. safety in air commerce. This regulation –202, –301, –311, and –315 airplanes. Bombardier, Inc. has also issued the is within the scope of that authority The MCAI states: following de Havilland service because it addresses an unsafe condition VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 May 18, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\19MYR1.SGM 19MYR1

31494 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 97 / Thursday, May 19, 2016 / Rules and Regulations that is likely to exist or develop on (e) Reason or P/N 31708–511: Within 30 days after the products identified in this rulemaking This AD was prompted by a report of a effective date of this AD, revise the airplane action. pilot commanding an in-flight engine shut maintenance or inspection program, as down in response to a low oil pressure applicable, by incorporating maintenance Regulatory Findings warning indication. Further investigation review board (MRB) Report Task 2420/14, revealed the mounting studs in the engine ‘‘Functional Check (pull test) of the AC We determined that this AD will not mounted alternating current (AC) generator generator adapter kit,’’ in the applicable have federalism implications under maintenance program manual specified in mounting plate were pulled out of position Executive Order 13132. This AD will and the threaded interface in the plate paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD. The not have a substantial direct effect on corroded. We are issuing this AD to detect initial compliance time for MRB Task 2420/ the States, on the relationship between and correct corrosion in the AC generator 14 is prior to the accumulation of 10,000 total the national government and the States, mounting plate, which could result in a gap flight hours or within 60 months since or on the distribution of power and between the AC generator and the generator installation of the part, whichever occurs responsibilities among the various mounting plate, and cause loss of engine oil first. levels of government. and consequent engine failure. (1) For Model DHC–8–102, –103, and –106 For the reasons discussed above, I airplanes: de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 (f) Compliance MRB Report Temporary Revision MRB–153, certify that this AD: Comply with this AD within the dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2—Systems, 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 action’’ under Executive Order 12866; done. Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1–8–7. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (2) For Model DHC–8–201 and –202 (g) Inspection of AC Generator Mounting DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Adaptor and Corrective Action airplanes: de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); MRB Report Temporary Revision MRB 2–31, Within 6,000 flight hours, or 36 months, or 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2—Systems, when the AC generator is removed for of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 Alaska; and service, whichever occurs first, after the 4. Will not have a significant Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1–82–7. effective date of this AD: Do a general visual economic impact, positive or negative, (3) For Model DHC–8–301, –311, and –315 inspection and a mechanical inspection for on a substantial number of small entities airplanes: de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 discrepancies (i.e., damage, corrosion, and MRB Report Temporary Revision MRB under the criteria of the Regulatory failed mechanical inspection) on AC 3–162, dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2— Flexibility Act. generator mounting adapters having part Systems, of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series number (P/N) 31708–500 and P/N 31708– List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 300 Maintenance Program Manual PSM 501, in accordance with the Accomplishment 1–83–7. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–24–88, Revision A, dated September 23, (k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals safety, Incorporation by reference, 2014. If any discrepancy (i.e., damage, Safety. After the maintenance or inspection corrosion, or failed mechanical inspection) is program has been revised as required by Adoption of the Amendment found, before further flight, replace the AC paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative generator mounting adapter with a Accordingly, under the authority actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be serviceable mounting adapter having P/N used unless the actions or intervals are delegated to me by the Administrator, 31708–510, P/N 31708–511, P/N 31708–500, approved as an alternative method of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as or P/N 31708–501, in accordance with the compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the follows: Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of Service Bulletin 8–24–88, Revision A, dated September 23, 2014. this AD. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (h) Repetitive Inspections (l) Credit for Previous Actions For in-service mounting adapters that have This paragraph provides credit for actions ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those P/N 31708–500 or P/N 31708–501: Repeat the continues to read as follows: general visual and mechanical inspection actions were performed before the effective Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. required by paragraph (g) of this AD date of this AD using Bombardier Service thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000 Bulletin 8–24–88, dated December 13, 2011, § 39.13 [Amended] flight hours, or 36 months after the most which is not incorporated by reference in this recent inspection, or when the AC generator AD. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding is removed for service, whichever occurs (m) Other FAA AD Provisions the following new airworthiness first. directive (AD): The following provisions also apply to this (i) Replacement of Certain AC Generator AD: 2016–10–07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment Mounting Adaptors (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 39–18518. Docket No. FAA–2013–0703; For airplanes having AC generator (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–004–AD. mounting adapters that have P/N 31708–500 Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, (a) Effective Date or P/N 31708–501: Within the later of the has the authority to approve AMOCs for this This AD is effective June 23, 2016. times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) AD, if requested using the procedures found of this AD, replace the AC generator in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (b) Affected ADs mounting adapter with a new AC generator 39.19, send your request to your principal None. mounting adapter having P/N 31708–510 or inspector or local Flight Standards District P/N 31708–511. Office, as appropriate. If sending information (c) Applicability (1) Before the accumulation of 120 months directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model on the AC generator mounting adapter. Program Manager, Continuing Operational DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202, –301, (2) Within 12 months, or 2,000 flight hours, Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart –311, and –315 airplanes; certificated in any or when the generator is removed from Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; category; serial numbers 003 through 672 service, whichever occurs first after the telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794– inclusive. effective date of this AD. 5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, (d) Subject (j) Airplane Maintenance Program Revision or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Air Transport Association (ATA) of For airplanes having AC generator of the local flight standards district office/ America Code 24, Electrical power. mounting adapters that have P/N 31708–510 certificate holding district office. The AMOC VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 May 18, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\19MYR1.SGM 19MYR1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 97 / Thursday, May 19, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 31495 approval letter must specifically reference Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 6, call 425–227–1221. It is also available this AD. 2016. on the Internet at http:// (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Michael Kaszycki, www.regulations.gov by searching for requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Acting Manager, Transport Airplane and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– actions from a manufacturer, the action must Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 8431. be accomplished using a method approved [FR Doc. 2016–11427 Filed 5–18–16; 8:45 am] by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, Examining the AD Docket FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design You may examine the AD docket on Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the Internet at http:// the DAO, the approval must include the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for DAO-authorized signature. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Federal Aviation Administration 8431; or in person at the Docket (n) Related Information Management Facility between 9 a.m. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian except Federal holidays. The AD docket AD CF–2012–29R1, dated April 28, 2015, for [Docket No. FAA–2015–8431; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–128–AD; Amendment contains this AD, the regulatory related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at 39–18517; AD 2016–10–06] evaluation, any comments received, and http://www.regulations.gov by searching for other information. The street address for RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–0703. the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– (2) Service information identified in this Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, 5527) is Docket Management Facility, AD that is not incorporated by reference is Inc. Airplanes U.S. Department of Transportation, available at the addresses specified in Docket Operations, M–30, West paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, (o) Material Incorporated by Reference Administration (FAA), Department of 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (IBR) of the service information listed in this Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– part 51. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 172, FAA, New York Aircraft (2) You must use this service information Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10 Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart as applicable to do the actions required by and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This AD Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. was prompted by a determination that 11590; telephone 516–228–7301; fax (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–24–88, the network interface installed between 516–794–5531. Revision A, dated September 23, 2014. the Information Management System (ii) de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (IMS) 6000 unit and the Cabin Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Report Entertainment System (CES) network Discussion Temporary Revision MRB–153, dated July 10, could affect the Aircraft Control Domain We issued a notice of proposed 2012, to Section 2—Systems, of Part 1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 Maintenance (ACD), and result in the transmission of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Program Manual PSM 1–8–7. misleading navigational information to part 39 by adding an AD that would (iii) de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 MRB the flightcrew. This AD requires apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model Report Temporary Revision MRB 2–31, dated inspecting the network interface BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 July 10, 2012, to Section 2—Systems, of Part installation between the IMS and the airplanes. The NPRM published in the 1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 CES, and disconnecting the installation, Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1–82–7. Federal Register on January 13, 2016 if necessary. We are issuing this AD to (81 FR 1568) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM (iv) de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 MRB prevent the transmission of misleading Report Temporary Revision MRB 3–162, was prompted by a determination that navigational information, which could the network interface installed between dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2—Systems, adversely affect the ability of the the IMS 6000 unit and the CES network of Part 1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 Maintenance Program Manual PSM flightcrew to maintain the safe flight could affect the ACD, and result in the 1–83–7 MRB Report. and landing of the airplane. transmission of misleading navigational (3) For service information identified in DATES: This AD is effective June 23, information to the flightcrew. The this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series 2016. NPRM proposed to require inspecting Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, The Director of the Federal Register the network interface installation Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; approved the incorporation by reference telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–375– between the IMS and the CES, and of certain publications listed in this AD disconnecting the installation, if 4539; email: thd.qseries@ aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// as of June 23, 2016. necessary. We are issuing this AD to www.bombardier.com. ADDRESSES: For service information prevent the transmission of misleading (4) You may view this service information identified in this final rule, contact navigational information, which could at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte Vertu Road adversely affect the ability of the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; flightcrew to maintain the safe flight information on the availability of this telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514 855– and landing of the airplane. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 7401; email thd.crj@ Transport Canada Civil Aviation (5) You may view this service information aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// (TCCA), which is the aviation authority that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records www.bombardier.com. You may view for Canada, has issued Canadian Administration (NARA). For information on this referenced service information at Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–19, the availability of this material at NARA, call the FAA, Transport Airplane dated July 20, 2015 (referred to after this 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., as the Mandatory Continuing www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Renton, WA. For information on the Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the locations.html. availability of this material at the FAA, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 May 18, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\19MYR1.SGM 19MYR1


Document Created: 2018-02-07 15:01:55
Document Modified: 2018-02-07 15:01:55
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective June 23, 2016.
ContactAssata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7301; fax: 516-794-5531.
FR Citation81 FR 31492 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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