81 FR 31497 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 97 (May 19, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 97 (May 19, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-11682 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 97 (Thursday, May 19, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31497-31500] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-11682] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3634; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-203-AD; Amendment 39-18521; AD 2016-10-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20-01 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. AD 2014-20-01 required repetitive inspections for any fuel leak in the right-hand landing lights compartment, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2014-20-01 also provides for an optional replacement of the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which terminates the repetitive inspections. This new AD requires replacing the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of the APU. This AD was prompted by the determination that a terminating action for the repetitive inspections is necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in the right-hand landing lights compartment, which, in combination with the heat generated by the taxi lights and landing lights on the ground reaching the auto-ignition temperature of the fuel, could result in ignition of any fuel or fumes present in the right-hand landing lights compartment. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 23, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 20, 2014 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this finale 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]. 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-2015-3634. 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- 3634; 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 Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, [[Page 31498]] M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. 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 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-20-01''). AD 2014-20-01 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 24, 2015 (80 FR 57543) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by the determination that a terminating action for the repetitive inspections is necessary. The NPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive inspections for any fuel leak in the right-hand landing lights compartment, and related investigative and corrective actions. The NPRM also provided an optional replacement of the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of the APU, which terminates the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in the right-hand landing lights compartment, which, in combination with the heat generated by the taxi lights and landing lights on the ground reaching the auto-ignition temperature of the fuel, could result in ignition of any fuel or fumes present in the right-hand landing lights compartment. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Emergency Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-21, dated July 10, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL- 600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states: Bombardier, Inc. has discovered fuel leakage in the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel Boost Pump (BP) canister connector cavity. On some of those aeroplanes, leakage was also noticed at the APU fuel BP electrical conduit connection in the right hand landing light compartment. The root cause of the subject fuel leak is identified to be the improper length of the female connector keyway located in the fuel BP canister, causing a shift of the electrical harness and its seals. Available data indicates that on a hot day, due to the heat generated by the taxi light and/or landing lights on the ground, temperature in the landing light compartment can reach the fuel auto ignition temperature. Therefore, presence of any fuel in the right hand landing light compartment is considered to be a safety hazard [fuel or fumes present in the right-side landing lights compartment might ignite] that warrants mitigating action. In order to help mitigate the potential safety hazard precipitated by any fuel leakage in the right hand landing light compartment, Bombardier, Inc., has revised the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) through Temporary Revisions (TRs) 604/38 and 605/20 dated 16 June 2014 to restrict the operation of Taxi and Landing lights on the ground. Transport Canada issued Emergency [Canadian] AD CF-2014-17 [(http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/CF-2014-17), which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-15-17, Amendment 39-17919 (79 FR 44268, July 31, 2014)] to mandate incorporation of the above AFM TRs. To address the root cause of the subject fuel leakage from the APU fuel boost pump canister wiring conduit, Bombardier, Inc. issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) A605-28-008 that requires periodic [repetitive general visual] inspection[s] for fuel leaks and [applicable related investigative and corrective actions and] eventually the replacement of the discrepant fuel BP canister connectors [including related investigative and corrective actions] on affected aeroplanes. The ASB has been revised to include an additional inspection of the new connector wiring for damage and this [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the compliance with ASB A605-28-008 Revision 2 requirements. We also included compliance times for the terminating action. 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- 3634. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM Mr. James Tyron stated that he supports the actions proposed in the NPRM, and asserted that the time and cost of repetitively inspecting these airplanes will be reduced as a result. Request To Shorten a Certain Compliance Time Mr. Connor McClintock requested that the connectors and wiring be inspected immediately instead of within 5 months or 150 flight hours after issuance of the AD, and those failing safety standards should likewise be replaced immediately to reduce further risk of an accidental fire. The commenter stated that the compliance times for replacing APU boost pump connectors, as described in paragraph (j) of the proposed AD, seems unnecessarily long. The commenter provided no technical justification for reducing this proposed compliance time. We disagree with changing the compliance times for replacing APU boost pump connectors. AD 2014-15-17 revised the Aircraft Flight Manual to restrict the operation of taxi and landing lights on the ground to reduce the chance of a fire. In addition, the compliance time for replacing the APU boost pump connectors was developed by the manufacturer in concert with TCCA and it represents an interval that, when combined with the mitigating actions in AD 2014-15-17, will reduce the risk of fire. We have not changed the AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 92 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2014-20-01 and retained in this AD take about 2 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2014-20-01 is $170 per product. We also estimate that it takes about 22 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $172,040, or $1,870 per product. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. [[Page 31499]] 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014), and adding the following new AD: 2016-10-10 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18521. Docket No. FAA- 2015-3634; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-203-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 23, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-20-01''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601- 3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 5906, 5910, 5912, 5917, 5919 through 5932 inclusive, 5934, 5935, 5939, 5940, 5942, and 5948. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of fuel leaks in the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel boost pump canister connector cavity and in the right-hand landing lights compartment from the APU fuel boost pump electrical conduit connection, and by a determination that terminating action for the repetitive inspections is necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in the right- hand landing lights compartment, which, in combination with the heat generated by the taxi lights and landing lights on the ground reaching the auto-ignition temperature of the fuel, could result in ignition of any fuel or fumes present in the right-hand landing lights compartment. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Repetitive Inspections for Fuel Leaks, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-20-01, with no changes. Within 25 flight hours after October 20, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-20-01): Do a general visual inspection for any fuel leak in the right-hand landing lights compartment, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8 flight hours until the replacement specified in paragraph (j) of this AD has been accomplished. (h) Retained Corrective Action for Fuel Leak Found During Related Investigative Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2014-20-01, with no changes. If any fuel leak is found during the related investigative actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, do the terminating action specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, or do corrective actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (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. (i) Retained Inspection of Connector Wiring With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2014-20-01, with no changes. For airplanes having new connectors installed, as specified in Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, dated April 21, 2014: Within 6 months or 150 flight hours after October 20, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-20-01), whichever occurs first, do a detailed inspection for damage (cuts) of the connector wiring, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. If any damage (cuts) is found on the wires, before further flight, replace the wire with a new wire identified in kit 605K28-008A, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. (j) New Requirement: Terminating Action--Replacement of Connector Within 6 months, or 150 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, replace the connector of the fuel boost pump canister of the APU and do all applicable related investigative actions, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. Accomplishing this replacement terminates the repetitive actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that the following actions are done, as applicable. (1) If any damage (cuts) is found on the wires, before further flight, replace the wire with a new wire identified in kit 605K28- 008A, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. (2) If any damage is found on an O-ring, before further flight, replace the O-ring with a new O-ring, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. (3) If any fuel leak is found, before further flight, do corrective actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, [[Page 31500]] Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (k) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With Revised Paragraph Reference This paragraph restates paragraph (k) of AD 2014-20-01, with a revised paragraph reference. This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before October 20, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-20- 01), using Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 01, dated May 28, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York 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: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Emergency Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-21, dated July 10, 2014, 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-2015-3634. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(4) and (n)(5) of this AD. (n) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 20, 2014 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014). (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-28-008, Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; email [email protected]. (5) 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. (6) 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 9, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-11682 Filed 5-18-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) Inspection and Disconnection, if July 20, 2015, for related information. This CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R,
Necessary MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the and CL–604 Variants) airplanes. AD
Within 15 months after the effective date Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 2014–20–01 required repetitive
of this AD: Do a general visual inspection of searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
inspections for any fuel leak in the
the network interface installation between 2015–8431.
(2) Service information identified in this right-hand landing lights compartment,
the IMS and CES to determine if pins are and related investigative and corrective
present at positions 25, 27, 48, and 50; and AD that is not incorporated by reference is
if any pins are present, before further flight, available at the addresses specified in actions if necessary. AD 2014–20–01
disconnect the installation; in accordance paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. also provides for an optional
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the (k) Material Incorporated by Reference replacement of the connector of the fuel
applicable service information specified in boost pump canister of the auxiliary
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. power unit (APU), which terminates the
approved the incorporation by reference
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46– repetitive inspections. This new AD
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
5005, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015 (for requires replacing the connector of the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes). fuel boost pump canister of the APU.
part 51.
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
6005, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015 (for
(2) You must use this service information This AD was prompted by the
Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
as applicable to do the actions required by determination that a terminating action
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. for the repetitive inspections is
(h) Credit for Previous Actions (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46– necessary. We are issuing this AD to
This paragraph provides credit for the 5005, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015.
detect and correct fuel leaks in the right-
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
6005, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015. hand landing lights compartment,
if those actions were performed before the which, in combination with the heat
effective date of this AD using the service (3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte generated by the taxi lights and landing
information specified in paragraph (h)(1),
(h)(2), (h)(3), or (h)(4) of this AD, as Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, lights on the ground reaching the auto-
applicable. This service information is not Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514 ignition temperature of the fuel, could
incorporated by reference in this AD. 855–7401; email thd.crj@ result in ignition of any fuel or fumes
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46– aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// present in the right-hand landing lights
5005, dated February 23, 2015. www.bombardier.com. compartment.
(4) You may view this service information
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46– DATES: This AD becomes effective June
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
5005, Revision 01, dated March 20, 2015. 23, 2016.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
information on the availability of this The Director of the Federal Register
6005, dated February 23, 2015.
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. approved the incorporation by reference
(5) You may view this service information of a certain publication listed in this AD
6005, Revision 01, dated March 20, 2015.
that is incorporated by reference at the as of October 20, 2014 (79 FR 59640,
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records October 3, 2014).
The following provisions also apply to this Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call ADDRESSES: For service information
AD:
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// identified in this finale rule, contact
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, locations.html. West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 6, telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–
AD, if requested using the procedures found 2016. 7401; email thd.crj@
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Michael Kaszycki, aero.bombardier.com. You may view
39.19, send your request to your principal this referenced service information at
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
inspector or local Flight Standards District the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: [FR Doc. 2016–11457 Filed 5–18–16; 8:45 am]
Renton, WA. For information on the
Program Manager, Continuing Operational BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart availability of this material at the FAA,
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; call 425–227–1221. It is also available
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION on the Internet at http://
Before using any approved AMOC, notify www.regulations.gov by searching for
your appropriate principal inspector, or Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 3634.
the local flight standards district office/ 14 CFR Part 39
certificate holding district office. The AMOC Examining the AD Docket
approval letter must specifically reference [Docket No. FAA–2015–3634; Directorate You may examine the AD docket on
this AD. Identifier 2014–NM–203–AD; Amendment
the Internet at http://
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 39–18521; AD 2016–10–10]
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective www.regulations.gov by searching for
actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
be accomplished using a method approved 3634; or in person at the Docket
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Inc. Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by contains this AD, the regulatory
Administration (FAA), Department of
the DAO, the approval must include the evaluation, any comments received, and
DAO-authorized signature. Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule. other information. The street address for
(j) Related Information the Docket Operations office (telephone
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are superseding 800–647–5527) is Docket Management
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–20– Facility, U.S. Department of
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–19, dated 01 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model Transportation, Docket Operations,
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M–30, West Building Ground Floor, causing a shift of the electrical harness and should likewise be replaced
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey its seals. immediately to reduce further risk of an
Avenue SE., Washington, DC. Available data indicates that on a hot day, accidental fire. The commenter stated
due to the heat generated by the taxi light
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: that the compliance times for replacing
and/or landing lights on the ground,
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, temperature in the landing light APU boost pump connectors, as
Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– compartment can reach the fuel auto ignition described in paragraph (j) of the
172, FAA, New York Aircraft temperature. Therefore, presence of any fuel proposed AD, seems unnecessarily long.
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart in the right hand landing light compartment The commenter provided no technical
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY is considered to be a safety hazard [fuel or justification for reducing this proposed
11590; telephone 516–228–7301; fax fumes present in the right-side landing lights compliance time.
compartment might ignite] that warrants
516–794–5531. We disagree with changing the
mitigating action.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In order to help mitigate the potential compliance times for replacing APU
Discussion safety hazard precipitated by any fuel leakage boost pump connectors. AD 2014–15–17
in the right hand landing light compartment, revised the Aircraft Flight Manual to
We issued a notice of proposed Bombardier, Inc., has revised the Aircraft restrict the operation of taxi and landing
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Flight Manual (AFM) through Temporary lights on the ground to reduce the
part 39 to supersede AD 2014–20–01, Revisions (TRs) 604/38 and 605/20 dated 16 chance of a fire. In addition, the
Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640, June 2014 to restrict the operation of Taxi
and Landing lights on the ground. Transport
compliance time for replacing the APU
October 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–20–01’’). boost pump connectors was developed
Canada issued Emergency [Canadian] AD
AD 2014–20–01 applied to certain by the manufacturer in concert with
CF–2014–17 [(http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B16 CF-2014-17), which corresponds to FAA AD TCCA and it represents an interval that,
(CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604 2014–15–17, Amendment 39–17919 (79 FR when combined with the mitigating
Variants) airplanes. The NPRM 44268, July 31, 2014)] to mandate actions in AD 2014–15–17, will reduce
published in the Federal Register on incorporation of the above AFM TRs. the risk of fire. We have not changed the
September 24, 2015 (80 FR 57543) (‘‘the To address the root cause of the subject AD in this regard.
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by fuel leakage from the APU fuel boost pump
the determination that a terminating canister wiring conduit, Bombardier, Inc. Conclusion
action for the repetitive inspections is issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) A605–
28–008 that requires periodic [repetitive We reviewed the available data,
necessary. The NPRM proposed to
general visual] inspection[s] for fuel leaks including the comments received, and
continue to require repetitive and [applicable related investigative and determined that air safety and the
inspections for any fuel leak in the corrective actions and] eventually the public interest require adopting this AD
right-hand landing lights compartment, replacement of the discrepant fuel BP as proposed, except for minor editorial
and related investigative and corrective canister connectors [including related changes. We have determined that these
actions. The NPRM also provided an investigative and corrective actions] on
affected aeroplanes. The ASB has been
minor changes:
optional replacement of the connector of
the fuel boost pump canister of the revised to include an additional inspection of • Are consistent with the intent that
APU, which terminates the repetitive the new connector wiring for damage and was proposed in the NPRM for
this [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the correcting the unsafe condition; and
inspections. We are issuing this AD to
compliance with ASB A605–28–008 Revision
detect and correct fuel leaks in the right- 2 requirements. • Do not add any additional burden
hand landing lights compartment, upon the public than was already
which, in combination with the heat We also included compliance times for proposed in the NPRM.
generated by the taxi lights and landing the terminating action. You may
lights on the ground reaching the auto- examine the MCAI in the AD docket on Costs of Compliance
ignition temperature of the fuel, could the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for We estimate that this AD affects 92
result in ignition of any fuel or fumes airplanes of U.S. registry.
present in the right-hand landing lights and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
compartment. 3634. The actions required by AD 2014–20–
Transport Canada Civil Aviation 01 and retained in this AD take about
Comments 2 work-hours per product, at an average
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian We gave the public the opportunity to labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
Emergency Airworthiness Directive CF– participate in developing this AD. The on these figures, the estimated cost of
2014–21, dated July 10, 2014 (referred to following presents the comments the actions that were required by AD
after this as the Mandatory Continuing received on the NPRM and the FAA’s 2014–20–01 is $170 per product.
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the response to each comment. We also estimate that it takes about 22
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition Support for the NPRM work-hours per product to comply with
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– the basic requirements of this AD. The
Mr. James Tyron stated that he
600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
supports the actions proposed in the
CL–604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI Based on these figures, we estimate the
NPRM, and asserted that the time and
states: cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
cost of repetitively inspecting these
Bombardier, Inc. has discovered fuel $172,040, or $1,870 per product.
airplanes will be reduced as a result.
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leakage in the auxiliary power unit (APU) According to the manufacturer, some
fuel Boost Pump (BP) canister connector Request To Shorten a Certain of the costs of this AD may be covered
cavity. On some of those aeroplanes, leakage Compliance Time under warranty, thereby reducing the
was also noticed at the APU fuel BP electrical
conduit connection in the right hand landing
Mr. Connor McClintock requested that cost impact on affected individuals. We
light compartment. The root cause of the the connectors and wiring be inspected do not control warranty coverage for
subject fuel leak is identified to be the immediately instead of within 5 months affected individuals. As a result, we
improper length of the female connector or 150 flight hours after issuance of the have included all costs in our cost
keyway located in the fuel BP canister, AD, and those failing safety standards estimate.
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Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] (h) Retained Corrective Action for Fuel Leak
Found During Related Investigative Actions,
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by With No Changes
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
This paragraph restates the requirements of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2014–20–01, Amendment 39–17974 (79 paragraph (h) of AD 2014–20–01, with no
section 106, describes the authority of FR 59640, October 3, 2014), and adding changes. If any fuel leak is found during the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the following new AD: related investigative actions required by
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2016–10–10 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight,
detail the scope of the Agency’s 39–18521. Docket No. FAA–2015–3634; do the terminating action specified in
authority. Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–203–AD. paragraph (j) of this AD, or do corrective
actions using a method approved by the
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Effective Date Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA; or Transport
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD becomes effective June 23, 2016.
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD replaces AD 2014–20–01, Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October the approval must include the DAO-
air commerce by prescribing regulations 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–20–01’’). authorized signature.
for practices, methods, and procedures (i) Retained Inspection of Connector Wiring
(c) Applicability
the Administrator finds necessary for With No Changes
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
This paragraph restates the requirements of
is within the scope of that authority CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and
paragraph (j) of AD 2014–20–01, with no
CL–604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in
because it addresses an unsafe condition changes. For airplanes having new
any category, serial numbers 5906, 5910, connectors installed, as specified in Part B of
that is likely to exist or develop on 5912, 5917, 5919 through 5932 inclusive,
products identified in this rulemaking the Accomplishment Instructions of
5934, 5935, 5939, 5940, 5942, and 5948. Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–
action.
(d) Subject 008, dated April 21, 2014: Within 6 months
Regulatory Findings or 150 flight hours after October 20, 2014 (the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of effective date of AD 2014–20–01), whichever
We determined that this AD will not America Code 28, Fuel. occurs first, do a detailed inspection for
have federalism implications under (e) Reason damage (cuts) of the connector wiring, in
Executive Order 13132. This AD will accordance with Part B of the
This AD was prompted by a report of fuel Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
not have a substantial direct effect on leaks in the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel
the States, on the relationship between Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008,
boost pump canister connector cavity and in Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014. If any
the national government and the States, the right-hand landing lights compartment damage (cuts) is found on the wires, before
or on the distribution of power and from the APU fuel boost pump electrical further flight, replace the wire with a new
responsibilities among the various conduit connection, and by a determination wire identified in kit 605K28–008A, in
levels of government. that terminating action for the repetitive accordance with the Accomplishment
For the reasons discussed above, I inspections is necessary. We are issuing this Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service
certify that this AD: AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in the Bulletin A605–28–008, Revision 02, dated
right-hand landing lights compartment, July 9, 2014.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
which, in combination with the heat
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; generated by the taxi lights and landing lights (j) New Requirement: Terminating Action—
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the on the ground reaching the auto-ignition Replacement of Connector
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures temperature of the fuel, could result in Within 6 months, or 150 flight hours,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); ignition of any fuel or fumes present in the whichever occurs first, after the effective date
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in right-hand landing lights compartment. of this AD, replace the connector of the fuel
Alaska; and boost pump canister of the APU and do all
(f) Compliance
applicable related investigative actions, in
4. Will not have a significant Comply with this AD within the accordance with Part B of the
economic impact, positive or negative, compliance times specified, unless already Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
on a substantial number of small entities done. Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008,
under the criteria of the Regulatory Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014.
(g) Retained Repetitive Inspections for Fuel
Flexibility Act. Leaks, With No Changes
Accomplishing this replacement terminates
the repetitive actions required by paragraph
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This paragraph restates the requirements of (g) of this AD, provided that the following
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–20–01, with no actions are done, as applicable.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation changes. Within 25 flight hours after October (1) If any damage (cuts) is found on the
safety, Incorporation by reference, 20, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–20– wires, before further flight, replace the wire
Safety. 01): Do a general visual inspection for any with a new wire identified in kit 605K28–
Adoption of the Amendment fuel leak in the right-hand landing lights 008A, in accordance with the
compartment, and do all applicable related Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Accordingly, under the authority investigative and corrective actions, in Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008,
delegated to me by the Administrator, accordance with Part A of the Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier (2) If any damage is found on an O-ring,
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follows: Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008, before further flight, replace the O-ring with
Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014, except as a new O-ring, in accordance with the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
DIRECTIVES applicable related investigative and Alert Service Bulletin A605–28–008,
corrective actions before further flight. Revision 02, dated July 9, 2014.
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals (3) If any fuel leak is found, before further
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
not to exceed 8 flight hours until the flight, do corrective actions using a method
continues to read as follows: replacement specified in paragraph (j) of this approved by the Manager, New York ACO,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AD has been accomplished. ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier,
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Inc.’s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, (2) You must use this service information SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FTC’s
the approval must include the DAO- as applicable to do the actions required by Trade Regulation Rule entitled
authorized signature. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
‘‘Disclosure Requirements and
(3) The following service information was
(k) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, Prohibitions Concerning Franchising’’
approved for IBR on October 20, 2014 (79 FR
With Revised Paragraph Reference 59640, October 3, 2014). (Franchise Rule or Rule) 1 provides three
This paragraph restates paragraph (k) of AD (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin exemptions based on a monetary
2014–20–01, with a revised paragraph A605–28–008, Revision 02, dated July 9, threshold: The ‘‘minimum payment
reference. This paragraph provides credit for 2014. exemption,’’ 2 the ‘‘large franchise
actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, (ii) Reserved.
if those actions were performed before investment exemption’’ 3 and the ‘‘large
(4) For service information identified in
October 20, 2014 (the effective date of AD this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- franchisee exemption.’’ 4 The Rule
2014–20–01), using Bombardier Alert Service Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, requires the Commission to ‘‘adjust the
Bulletin A605–28–008, Revision 01, dated Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– size of the monetary thresholds every
May 28, 2014, which is not incorporated by 855–7401; email thd.crj@ fourth year based upon the . . .
reference in this AD. aero.bombardier.com. Consumer Price Index for all urban
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions (5) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
consumers [CPI–U] published by the
The following provisions also apply to this 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Department of Labor.’’ 5 This
AD: information on the availability of this requirement, added by the 2007
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. amendments to the Rule, took effect on
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, (6) You may view this service information
ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve July 1, 2007, so that franchisors would
that is incorporated by reference at the have a one-year phase-in period within
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the National Archives and Records
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In which to comply with the amended
Administration (NARA). For information on
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Rule’s revised disclosure requirements
the availability of this material at NARA, call
request to your principal inspector or local before the July 1, 2008, final compliance
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Flight Standards District Office, as
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- deadline.6
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program locations.html. As required by the Rule, the
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 9, Commission revised the three monetary
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 2016. thresholds to reflect inflation in the
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone Michael Kaszycki,
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
CPI–U from 2007 through 2011 of 8.49
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane percent.7 The adjusted thresholds,
using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. which took effect on July 1, 2012, raised
principal inspector, the manager of the local [FR Doc. 2016–11682 Filed 5–18–16; 8:45 am] the minimum payment exemption from
flight standards district office/certificate BILLING CODE 4910–13–P $500 to $540; the large franchise
holding district office. The AMOC approval investment exemption from $1 million
letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the to $1,084,900; and the large franchisee
effective date of this AD, for any requirement FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION exemption from $5 million to
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from $5,424,500.8
a manufacturer, the action must be 16 CFR Part 436
We base the exemption monetary
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, Disclosure Requirements and thresholds that will take effect on July
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Prohibitions Concerning Franchising 1, 2016, on the increase in the CPI–U
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval between 2007 and 2015. During this
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission
must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(FTC or Commission). period, the annual average value of the
(m) Related Information Consumer Price Index for all urban
ACTION: Final rule amendments.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
consumers and all items increased by
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian SUMMARY: The FTC announces revised 14.31 percent—from an index value of
Emergency Airworthiness Directive CF– monetary thresholds for three 207.342 to a value of 237.017.9
2014–21, dated July 10, 2014, for related exemptions from the Franchise Rule. Applying the percentage increase to the
information. This MCAI may be found in the The FTC is required to adjust the size three monetary thresholds increases the
AD docket on the Internet at http:// of the monetary thresholds every fourth thresholds as follows:
www.regulations.gov by searching for and year based upon the Consumer Price
locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3634.
(2) Service information identified in this
Index for all urban consumers published 1 16 CFR part 436.
AD that is not incorporated by reference is by the Department of Labor. 2 16 CFR 436.8(a)(1).
available at the addresses specified in DATES: This final rule is effective on July 3 16 CFR 436.8(a)(5)(i).
paragraphs (n)(4) and (n)(5) of this AD. 1, 2016. 4 16 CFR 436.8(a)(5)(ii).
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 5 16 CFR 436.8(b).
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
Craig Tregillus, Franchise Rule 6 72 FR 15444 (Mar. 30, 2007).
approved the incorporation by reference Coordinator, Division of Marketing 7 77 FR 36149, 36150 (June 18, 2012).
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Practices, FTC, 600 Pennsylvania 8 Id.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580, 9 Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Detailed Report:
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part 51. (202) 326–2970, ctregillus@ftc.gov. Data for February 2016, Table 24, p. 72, available
at http://www.bls.gov/cpi/cpid1602.pdf.
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective June 23, 2016. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 31497 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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