81 FR 3297 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 13 (January 21, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 13 (January 21, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-00630 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 13 (Thursday, January 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 3297-3301] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00630] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1987; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-240-AD; Amendment 39-18377; AD 2016-01-17] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked forward door members of the inboard main landing gear (MLG) doors. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the inboard MLG doors, repairs if necessary, and replacement of the inboard MLG doors. This AD also provides optional terminating action for the door replacement. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of an MLG door during flight, which could result in damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 25, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 25, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1987; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this 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-2015-1987. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, ANE- 171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2015 (80 FR 37200). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracked forward door members of the inboard MLG doors. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the inboard MLG doors, repairs if necessary, and replacement of the inboard MLG doors. The NPRM also proposed optional terminating action for the door replacement. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of an MLG door during flight, which could result in damage to the airplane. [[Page 3298]] Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2014-42, dated December 12, 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- 2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. The MCAI states: Cases of inboard MLG doors with cracked door forward members were found. A cracked inboard MLG door forward member could result in door departure from the aeroplane. Loss of an MLG door during flight could result in damage to the aeroplane and injury to persons on the ground. This [Canadian] AD mandates the repetitive inspection [and corrective actions if necessary] and replacement of the inboard MLG doors. The repetitive inspection is a detailed inspection for damage (including deformation, pulled or missing fasteners on the inner skins and outer skin, and cracks) on the inner skins, outer skin, and the forward member of the inboard MLG doors. Corrective actions include repairing, removing, or replacing the inboard MLG door. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1987-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (80 FR 37200, June 30, 2015) and the FAA's response to the comment. Request To Revise Repair Instructions Envoy Airlines requested that we revise the wording in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of the proposed AD (80 FR 37200, June 30, 2015) to clarify that removal of the MLG door is not required in all repair situations. Envoy Airlines stated that Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013, specifies that repairs can be accomplished with the door installed in some situations. Envoy Airlines suggested that the text ``Repair and reinstall the door'' in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of the proposed AD be reworded to specify ``repair the door.'' We agree with the commenter's request to revise the repair instructions. We have revised paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of this AD by removing the instructions to reinstall the door. Clarification of Actions We have clarified the inspection area in paragraph (g) of this AD by specifying to inspect for damage on the inner skins, outer skin, and the forward member of the inboard MLG doors. Paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of the proposed AD (80 FR 37200, June 30, 2015) specifies to do a repair ``if repair of the inboard MLG is possible.'' We have revised paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of this AD to clarify the repair is done if it is possible to repair the inboard MLG door in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013. We have also revised paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this AD to specify that clarify that removed damaged doors cannot be reinstalled, unless the door is repaired prior to reinstallation and the actions specified in paragraph (l) of this AD are done. We have also clarified the actions required by paragraphs (i)(1)(iii), (i)(2), (k)(1), and (k)(2)(i) of this AD by specifying that where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, specifies to contact the manufacturer for certain instructions, this AD requires accomplishing those actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. We have also revised paragraph (m) of this AD to refer to the latest revision of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 2014. The ``Pre SB Part Number'' column of Section M, Relationship Chart, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, is the same as that in Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 2014. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 37200, June 30, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 37200, June 30, 2015). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued the following service information. Bombardier Modification Summary Package IS670528200033, Revision A-2, dated October 11, 2005. This service information describes procedures for enlarging the forward and aft hinge cutouts of the MLG inboard and outboard doors. Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision D, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014. This service information describes procedures for increasing the clearances between the MLG fairing and the MLG doors. Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision E, dated November 13, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014. This service information describes procedures for increasing the clearances between the MLG fairing and the MLG doors, and for enlarging the forward and aft hinge cutouts of the MLG inboard and outboard doors. Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013. This service information describes procedures for inspecting and repairing the inboard MLG door inner skins, outer skin, and the forward member. Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 2014; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014. This service information describes procedures for replacing the inboard MLG doors. 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 of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 269 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it will take about 16 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work hour. Required parts will cost about $31,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $8,704,840, or $32,360 per product. [[Page 3299]] In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take up to 44 work-hours and require parts costing up to $31,000, for a cost of up to $34,740 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions. 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1987; 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 in the ADDRESSES section. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-01-17 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18377; Docket No. FAA- 2015-1987; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-240-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective February 25, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 10002 and subsequent, as identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracked forward door members of the inboard main landing gear (MLG) doors. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of an MLG door during flight, which could result in damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections Within 660 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a detailed inspection for damage (including deformation, pulled or missing fasteners on the inner skins and outer skin, and cracks) on the inner skins, outer skin, and the forward member of the inboard MLG doors, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 660 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first. (h) Detailed Inspection Definition For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is an intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required. (i) Corrective Actions (1) If any damage is found on any inner skin or outer skin of the inboard MLG door during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, do the actions specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD. (i) Remove the damaged inboard MLG door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32- 042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013. A damaged inboard MLG door cannot be reinstalled, unless the repair specified in paragraph (i)(1)(ii) of this AD is done prior to reinstallation and the actions specified in paragraph (l) of this AD are done at the times specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (ii) Repair the door as specified in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) or (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this AD, as applicable. (A) If it is possible to repair the inboard MLG door in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013: Repair the door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013. (B) If it is not possible to repair the inboard MLG door in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013: Repair 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). (iii) Replace the inboard MLG door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32- 043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, except, where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, specifies to contact the manufacturer for certain instructions, this AD requires accomplishing those actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. [[Page 3300]] (2) If any damage is found on the forward member of the inboard MLG door during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, replace the inboard MLG door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, except, where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, specifies to contact the manufacturer for certain instructions, this AD requires accomplishing those actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. (j) Terminating Action Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, except as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD: Replace the inboard MLG doors, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014; except, where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, specifies to contact the manufacturer for certain instructions, this AD requires accomplishing those actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. (1) Doing the MLG door replacement required by the introductory text of paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that MLG door. (2) Doing the MLG door replacement required by the introductory text of paragraph (j) of this AD does not terminate the actions required by AD 2010-23-19, Amendment 39-16508 (75 FR 68695, November 9, 2010). (k) Optional Actions for Compliance With Paragraph (j) of This AD Doing any of the actions specified in paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), (k)(3), or (k)(4) of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD. (1) Replacement of the inboard MLG door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32- 043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, except, where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, specifies to contact the manufacturer for certain instructions, this AD requires accomplishing those actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO; and enlargement of the forward and aft hinge cutouts, in accordance with the procedures specified in Bombardier Modification Summary Package IS670528200033, Revision A-2, dated October 11, 2005. (2) Installation of an inboard MLG door assembly with a part number listed in the ``Post SB Part Number'' column of Section M, Relationship Chart, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 2014, in accordance with a method specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) or (k)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Do the installation in accordance with the Accomplishment instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A dated November 13, 2014; except, where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, specifies to contact the manufacturer for certain instructions, this AD requires accomplishing those actions using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. (ii) Do the installation using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. (3) Doing the actions specified in ``PART C--Installation of the Inboard MLG Door Part Number CC670-10520-15 and Increase of the Clearance Between the Left MLG Inboard-Door and the MLG Fairing'' and ``PART D--Installation of the Inboard MLG Door Part Number CC670-10520-16 and Increase of the Clearance Between the Right MLG Inboard-Door and the MLG Fairing'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision E, dated November 13, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014. (4) Doing the actions specified in paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) of this AD. (i) Doing the actions specified in ``PART C--Installation of the Inboard MLG Door Part Number CC670-10520-15 and Increase of the Clearance Between the Left MLG Inboard-Door and the MLG Fairing'' and ``PART D--Installation of the Inboard MLG Door Part Number CC670-10520-16 and Increase of the Clearance Between the Right MLG Inboard-Door and the MLG Fairing'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision D, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014. (ii) Enlargement of the forward and aft hinge cutouts specified in Bombardier Modification Summary Package IS670528200033, Revision A-2, dated October 11, 2005. (l) Optional Delay of MLG Door Replacement If an MLG door is removed, the replacement required by paragraph (j) of this AD can be delayed until the MLG door is reinstalled. When the removed MLG door is reinstalled, the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD must be done at the time specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (m) Parts Installation Prohibition Upon completion of the actions specified in paragraph (j) or (k) of this AD, no person may install an inboard MLG door assembly with a part number listed in the ``Pre SB Part Number'' column of Section M, Relationship Chart, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014; on any airplane. (n) 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: 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. (o) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed. (p) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-42, dated December 12, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1987-0002. (q) 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 Modification Summary Package IS670528200033, Revision A-2, dated October 11, 2005. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision D, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014. (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision E, dated November 13, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014. (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013. (v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 2014. (vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014. [[Page 3301]] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (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 January 6, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-00630 Filed 1-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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inspector, the manager of the local flight 39–18377; AD 2016–01–17]
standards district office/certificate holding Discussion
district office. The AMOC approval letter RIN 2120–AA64 We issued a notice of proposed
must specifically reference this AD. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
part 39 by adding an AD that would
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Inc. Airplanes
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
actions from a manufacturer, the action must CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Administration (FAA), Department of 701, & 702) airplanes. The NPRM
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Transportation (DOT). published in the Federal Register on
the European Aviation Safety Agency ACTION: Final rule. June 30, 2015 (80 FR 37200). The NPRM
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design was prompted by reports of cracked
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by SUMMARY: We are adopting a new forward door members of the inboard
the DOA, the approval must include the airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MLG doors. The NPRM proposed to
DOA-authorized signature. Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 require repetitive inspections of the
(l) Related Information (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) inboard MLG doors, repairs if necessary,
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airplanes. This AD was prompted by and replacement of the inboard MLG
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
reports of cracked forward door doors. The NPRM also proposed
2015–0229, dated November 27, 2015, for members of the inboard main landing optional terminating action for the door
related information. You may examine the gear (MLG) doors. This AD requires replacement. We are issuing this AD to
MCAI on the Internet at http:// repetitive inspections of the inboard prevent loss of an MLG door during
www.regulations.gov by searching for and MLG doors, repairs if necessary, and flight, which could result in damage to
locating Docket No. FAA–2015–8433. replacement of the inboard MLG doors. the airplane.
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Transport Canada Civil Aviation Clarification of Actions burden on any operator or increase the
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority We have clarified the inspection area scope of this AD.
for Canada, has issued Canadian in paragraph (g) of this AD by specifying Related Service Information Under 1
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–42, to inspect for damage on the inner skins, CFR Part 51
dated December 12, 2014 (referred to outer skin, and the forward member of
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Bombardier has issued the following
the inboard MLG doors. service information.
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of the proposed
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition • Bombardier Modification Summary
AD (80 FR 37200, June 30, 2015) Package IS670528200033, Revision A–2,
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– specifies to do a repair ‘‘if repair of the
600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, dated October 11, 2005. This service
inboard MLG is possible.’’ We have information describes procedures for
& 702) airplanes. The MCAI states: revised paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of this AD enlarging the forward and aft hinge
Cases of inboard MLG doors with cracked to clarify the repair is done if it is cutouts of the MLG inboard and
door forward members were found. A possible to repair the inboard MLG door
cracked inboard MLG door forward member outboard doors.
in accordance with the Accomplishment • Bombardier Service Bulletin
could result in door departure from the Instructions of Bombardier Service
aeroplane. Loss of an MLG door during flight 670BA–32–040, Revision D, dated July
Bulletin 670BA–32–042, Revision A, 2, 2014, including Appendix A,
could result in damage to the aeroplane and
injury to persons on the ground.
dated July 2, 2014, including Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, and
This [Canadian] AD mandates the Appendixes A and B, both dated Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2,
repetitive inspection [and corrective actions November 5, 2013. 2014. This service information describes
if necessary] and replacement of the inboard We have also revised paragraph procedures for increasing the clearances
MLG doors. (i)(1)(i) of this AD to specify that clarify between the MLG fairing and the MLG
that removed damaged doors cannot be doors.
The repetitive inspection is a detailed reinstalled, unless the door is repaired • Bombardier Service Bulletin
inspection for damage (including prior to reinstallation and the actions 670BA–32–040, Revision E, dated
deformation, pulled or missing fasteners specified in paragraph (l) of this AD are November 13, 2014, including
on the inner skins and outer skin, and done. Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 2,
cracks) on the inner skins, outer skin, We have also clarified the actions 2014, and Appendix B, Revision B,
and the forward member of the inboard required by paragraphs (i)(1)(iii), (i)(2), dated July 2, 2014. This service
MLG doors. Corrective actions include (k)(1), and (k)(2)(i) of this AD by information describes procedures for
repairing, removing, or replacing the specifying that where Bombardier increasing the clearances between the
inboard MLG door. Service Bulletin 670BA–32–043, MLG fairing and the MLG doors, and for
You may examine the MCAI in the Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, enlarging the forward and aft hinge
AD docket on the Internet at http:// specifies to contact the manufacturer for cutouts of the MLG inboard and
www.regulations.gov/#!document certain instructions, this AD requires outboard doors.
Detail;D=FAA-2015-1987-0002. accomplishing those actions using a • Bombardier Service Bulletin
method approved by the Manager, New 670BA–32–042, Revision A, dated July
Comments York ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B,
We gave the public the opportunity to Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO. both dated November 5, 2013. This
participate in developing this AD. The We have also revised paragraph (m) of service information describes
following presents the comment this AD to refer to the latest revision of procedures for inspecting and repairing
received on the NPRM (80 FR 37200, Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–32– the inboard MLG door inner skins, outer
June 30, 2015) and the FAA’s response 043, dated July 2, 2014. The ‘‘Pre SB skin, and the forward member.
to the comment. Part Number’’ column of Section M, • Bombardier Service Bulletin
Relationship Chart, of Bombardier 670BA–32–043, dated July 2, 2014; and
Request To Revise Repair Instructions Service Bulletin 670BA–32–043, Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–32–
Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, 043, Revision A, dated November 13,
Envoy Airlines requested that we
is the same as that in Bombardier 2014. This service information describes
revise the wording in paragraph
Service Bulletin 670BA–32–043, dated procedures for replacing the inboard
(i)(1)(ii)(A) of the proposed AD (80 FR
July 2, 2014. MLG doors.
37200, June 30, 2015) to clarify that
Conclusion This service information is reasonably
removal of the MLG door is not required
available because the interested parties
in all repair situations. Envoy Airlines We reviewed the relevant data, have access to it through their normal
stated that Bombardier Service Bulletin considered the comment received, and course of business or by the means
670BA–32–042, Revision A, dated July determined that air safety and the identified in the ADDRESSES section of
2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, public interest require adopting this AD this AD.
both dated November 5, 2013, specifies with the changes described previously
that repairs can be accomplished with and minor editorial changes. We have Costs of Compliance
the door installed in some situations. determined that these minor changes: We estimate that this AD affects 269
Envoy Airlines suggested that the text • Are consistent with the intent that airplanes of U.S. registry.
‘‘Repair and reinstall the door’’ in was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR We estimate that it will take about 16
paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of the proposed 37200, June 30, 2015) for correcting the work-hours per product to comply with
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AD be reworded to specify ‘‘repair the unsafe condition; and the basic requirements of this AD. The
door.’’ • Do not add any additional burden average labor rate is $85 per work hour.
We agree with the commenter’s upon the public than was already Required parts will cost about $31,000
request to revise the repair instructions. proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 37200, per product. Based on these figures, we
We have revised paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) June 30, 2015). estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
of this AD by removing the instructions We also determined that these operators to be $8,704,840, or $32,360
to reinstall the door. changes will not increase the economic per product.
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In addition, we estimate that any information. The street address for the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
necessary follow-on actions will take up Docket Operations office (telephone Service Bulletin 670BA–32–042, Revision A,
to 44 work-hours and require parts 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A
and B, both dated November 5, 2013. Repeat
costing up to $31,000, for a cost of up section.
the inspection thereafter at intervals not to
to $34,740 per product. We have no way exceed 660 flight hours or 12 months,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of determining the number of aircraft whichever occurs first.
that might need these actions. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, (h) Detailed Inspection Definition
Authority for This Rulemaking Safety. For the purposes of this AD, a detailed
Title 49 of the United States Code inspection is an intensive examination of a
Adoption of the Amendment specific item, installation, or assembly to
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority detect damage, failure, or irregularity.
section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator, Available lighting is normally supplemented
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as with a direct source of good lighting at an
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
follows: intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc.,
detail the scope of the Agency’s may be necessary. Surface cleaning and
authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
elaborate procedures may be required.
We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (i) Corrective Actions
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (1) If any damage is found on any inner
continues to read as follows: skin or outer skin of the inboard MLG door
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. during any inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD: Before further flight, do the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended] actions specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i),
air commerce by prescribing regulations (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness (i) Remove the damaged inboard MLG
the Administrator finds necessary for door, in accordance with the
safety in air commerce. This regulation directive (AD):
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
is within the scope of that authority 2016–01–17 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment Service Bulletin 670BA–32–042, Revision A,
because it addresses an unsafe condition 39–18377; Docket No. FAA–2015–1987; dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A
that is likely to exist or develop on Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–240–AD. and B, both dated November 5, 2013. A
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date damaged inboard MLG door cannot be
reinstalled, unless the repair specified in
action. This AD becomes effective February 25, paragraph (i)(1)(ii) of this AD is done prior
2016. to reinstallation and the actions specified in
Regulatory Findings
(b) Affected ADs paragraph (l) of this AD are done at the times
We determined that this AD will not specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
have federalism implications under None. (ii) Repair the door as specified in
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (c) Applicability paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) or (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this
not have a substantial direct effect on This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
AD, as applicable.
the States, on the relationship between (A) If it is possible to repair the inboard
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
the national government and the States, MLG door in accordance with the
& 702) airplanes, certificated in any category,
or on the distribution of power and serial numbers 10002 and subsequent, as Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–32–042, Revision A,
responsibilities among the various identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–32–042, Revision A, dated July 2, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A
levels of government. and B, both dated November 5, 2013: Repair
For the reasons discussed above, I 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both
dated November 5, 2013. the door, in accordance with the
certify that this AD: Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject Service Bulletin 670BA–32–042, Revision A,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Air Transport Association (ATA) of dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the America Code 32, Landing Gear. and B, both dated November 5, 2013.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (B) If it is not possible to repair the inboard
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (e) Reason MLG door in accordance with the
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This AD was prompted by reports of Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Alaska; and cracked forward door members of the inboard Service Bulletin 670BA–32–042, Revision A,
4. Will not have a significant main landing gear (MLG) doors. We are dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A
issuing this AD to prevent loss of an MLG and B, both dated November 5, 2013: Repair
economic impact, positive or negative, using a method approved by the Manager,
on a substantial number of small entities door during flight, which could result in
damage to the airplane. New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
under the criteria of the Regulatory ANE–170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil
Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
Comply with this AD within the Design Approval Organization (DAO).
Examining the AD Docket (iii) Replace the inboard MLG door, in
compliance times specified, unless already
You may examine the AD docket on done. accordance with the Accomplishment
the Internet at http:// Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
(g) Repetitive Inspections 670BA–32–043, Revision A, dated November
www.regulations.gov/
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#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1987; or in Within 660 flight hours or 12 months after 13, 2014, except, where Bombardier Service
the effective date of this AD, whichever Bulletin 670BA–32–043, Revision A, dated
person at the Docket Management
occurs first: Do a detailed inspection for November 13, 2014, specifies to contact the
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., damage (including deformation, pulled or manufacturer for certain instructions, this AD
Monday through Friday, except Federal missing fasteners on the inner skins and requires accomplishing those actions using a
holidays. The AD docket contains this outer skin, and cracks) on the inner skins, method approved by the Manager, New York
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any outer skin, and the forward member of the ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or
comments received, and other inboard MLG doors, in accordance with the Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO.
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(3) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register Model A300–600 series airplanes). The
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- approved the incorporation by reference MCAI states:
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, of certain publications listed in this AD
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– A case of skin disbonding was reported on
as of February 25, 2016. a composite side of a rudder installed on an
855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD A310 aeroplane.
www.bombardier.com. docket on the Internet at http:// The investigation results revealed that this
(4) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov/ disbonding started from a skin panel area
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, previously repaired in-service in accordance
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-1045; or in with the Structural Repair Manual (SRM).
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For person at the Docket Management
information on the availability of this The initial damage has been identified as
Facility, U.S. Department of a disbonding between the core and the
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– repaired area. This damage may not be
that is incorporated by reference at the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room visually detectable and likely propagates
National Archives and Records W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., during normal operation due to the variation
Administration (NARA). For information on Washington, DC. of pressure during ground-air-ground cycles.
the availability of this material at NARA, call For service information identified in This condition, if not detected and
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// corrected, could affect the structural integrity
this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, of the rudder, possibly resulting in reduced
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
locations.html. control of the aeroplane.
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac For the reasons described above, this
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 [EASA] AD requires a one-time
6, 2016. 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email thermography inspection of each repaired
Victor Wicklund, account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; rudder or rudder whose maintenance records
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Internet http://www.airbus.com. You are incomplete and, depending on findings,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. may view this referenced service accomplishment of applicable corrective and
[FR Doc. 2016–00630 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am] information at the FAA, Transport follow-up actions.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Related investigative actions include
SW., Renton, WA. For information on doing a pulse thermography inspection
the availability of this material at the for disbonding or damage of the left-
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also and right-hand rudder side shells; a core
available on the Internet at http:// ventilation through the inner skin, an
Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for elasticity laminate checker or ultrasonic
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– inspection around the identified repairs
14 CFR Part 39 1045. in the booster area, and around
[Docket No. FAA–2014–1045; Directorate identified fluid ingress; and a Tap test
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Identifier 2014–NM–031–AD; Amendment inspection of the glass fiber reinforced
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
39–18372; AD 2016–01–13] plastic area to identify skin-to-core
International Branch, ANM–116,
disbonding and on identified repairs.
RIN 2120–AA64 Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Corrective actions include repairing or
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus replacing any disbonded or damaged
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
Airplanes rudder.
fax 425–227–1149.
Depending on configuration and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: inspection results, the repetitive
Administration (FAA), DOT. inspection intervals are 750 or 1,000
Discussion
ACTION: Final rule. flight cycles, or 500 flight hours or 4
We issued a notice of proposed months, whichever occurs later.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR You may examine the MCAI in the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all part 39 by adding an AD that would AD docket on the Internet at http://
Airbus Model A310 and Airbus Model apply to all Airbus Model A310 and www.regulations.gov/
A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-1045-
series airplanes; and Model A300 C4– and F4–600R series airplanes, and 0002.
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
called Model A300–600 series airplanes (collectively called Model Comments
airplanes). This AD was prompted by a A300–600 series airplanes) series We gave the public the opportunity to
report of skin disbonding and damage airplanes. The NPRM published in the participate in developing this AD. The
found on the composite side panel of Federal Register on January 23, 2015 following presents the comments
the rudder, located between the rudder (80 FR 3525). received on the NPRM (80 FR 3525,
core and skin of a previously repaired The European Aviation Safety Agency January 23, 2015) and the FAA’s
area. This AD requires an inspection for (EASA), which is the Technical Agent response to each comment.
disbonding or damage of certain for the Member States of the European
rudders, and related investigative Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness No Justification for Issuing NPRM (80
actions and corrective actions if Directive 2014–0026, dated January 28, FR 3525, January 23, 2015)
necessary. We are issuing this AD to 2014 (referred to after this as the FedEx stated that Airbus has not
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detect and correct disbonding and Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness provided any data or analysis showing
damage of the rudder, which could Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct the de-validated SRM procedures in the
result in reduced structural integrity of an unsafe condition for all Airbus proposed AD (80 FR 3525, January 23,
the rudder and consequent reduced Model A310 and Airbus Model A300 2015) as inadequate. FedEx noted that
controllability of the airplane. B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series one finding on a Model A310 airplane
DATES: This AD is effective February 25, airplanes; and Model A300 C4–605R with skin disbonding and damage found
2016. Variant F airplanes (collectively called on the composite side panel of the
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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 February 25, 2016. | |
| Contact | Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, ANE- 171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 3297 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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