81 FR 33363 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 102 (May 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 102 (May 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-11932 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 102 (Thursday, May 26, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33363-33366] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-11932] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2457; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-209-AD; Amendment 39-18525; AD 2016-10-14] 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 [[Page 33364]] Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that some operators have inadvertently removed the existing insulation blankets from the upper wing box area. This AD requires inspecting for and replacing missing insulation blankets in the upper wing box area. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace missing insulation blankets from the upper wing box area, which could result in inadequate thermal protection to prevent fuel ignition in the event of an undetected bleed-air leak due to a cracked or ruptured bleed-air duct. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 30, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 30, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; email thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; 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- 2457. 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- 2457; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Morton Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7355; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and Model CL- 600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 7, 2015 (80 FR 38656) (``the NPRM''). Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2014-35, dated October 3, 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, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states: It was discovered that some operators have inadvertently removed the existing insulation blankets from the upper wing box area while incorporating Bombardier Service Bulletin (SB) 670BA-36-016 to comply with [Canadian] AD CF-2012-06 [http://wwwapps3.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/cawis-swimn/awd-lv-cs1401.asp?rand=] [which corresponds to FAA AD 2012-12-02, Amendment 39-17081 (77 FR 36129, June 18, 2012)]. Without insulation blankets on the upper wing box area, there may be inadequate thermal protection to prevent fuel ignition in the event of an undetected bleed air leak due to a cracked or ruptured bleed-air duct. This [Canadian] AD mandates the inspection and rectification [i.e., replacement], as required, of the insulation blankets in the upper wing box area. 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- 2457. 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. Request To Revise the Applicability Bombardier and Endeavor Air requested that we exclude certain airplanes from the applicability. Bombardier stated that two airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 15272 and 15279, should not be included in the applicability of the proposed AD, since these two airplanes had Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-016, Revision A, dated October 11, 2011, incorporated during production by the manufacturer. Therefore, Bombardier stated that those airplanes are not affected by the potential unsafe condition. Bombardier commented that proof of incorporation by Bombardier personnel can be provided to the FAA if required. Endeavor Air stated that these airplanes accomplished Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-016, Revision A, dated October 11, 2011, prior to delivery to the operator. We agree with the commenter's request for the reasons provided above. We have revised paragraph (c) of this AD accordingly. Request To Provide Clarification of AD Actions Endeavor Air stated that the proposed AD would require affected operators to inspect for missing thermal protection blankets using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-57-024 because ``. . . some operators have inadvertently removed the existing insulation blanket from the upper wing box area while incorporating Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-016 to comply with FAA AD 2012-12-02. . . .'' Endeavor Air stated that the FAA did not provide any information why this may have occurred or that the problem is widespread. Endeavor Air also stated that Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-016 did not include instructions for removing the insulation blankets that were inadvertently removed by some operators. Endeavor Air therefore concluded that the operators or their maintenance provider did not correctly follow the instructions in Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA- 36-016. Endeavor Air stated that it does not agree that the incorrect accomplishment of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-016 by some operators should require all affected operators to perform the blanket inspections without a clear explanation why this problem could plausibly exist for all operators. We agree that clarification is necessary. Bombardier has the service history and data showing a potential widespread problem, and TCCA concurred. Bombardier developed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA- 57-024 with a different effectivity than that of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-016 in order to give credit to [[Page 33365]] airplanes on which the original blankets were not removed when Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-016 was incorporated. We have added an option to paragraph (g) of this AD to allow operators to do a records review in lieu of the inspection. Request To Review Compliance Method Endeavor Air requested the we review the last sentence in paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD. Endeavor Air stated that because the corrective action is to restore an already approved configuration by reinstalling insulation blankets, it believes that the corrective action using ``a method acceptable to the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office,'' rather than ``a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office,'' would suffice. We disagree with the commenter. The word ``approved'' is part of our standard language for describing methods of compliance in ADs. For a method to be ``acceptable,'' it must have FAA approval. We have not changed this AD is this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments 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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-57-024, dated July 23, 2014. This service information describes procedures for an inspection of the insulation blankets in the upper wing box area to find if the blankets are installed, and replacement of missing insulation blankets. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 470 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $159,800, or $340 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take up to 70 work-hours and require parts costing up to $665, for a cost of up to $6,615 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-10-14 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18525. Docket No. FAA- 2015-2457; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-209-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 30, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-57-024, dated July 23, 2014; except airplanes having manufacturer serial numbers 15272 and 15279. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that some operators have inadvertently removed the existing insulation blankets from the upper wing box area. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace missing insulation blankets from the upper wing box area, which could result in inadequate thermal protection to prevent fuel ignition in the event of an undetected bleed-air leak due to a cracked or ruptured bleed-air duct. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Within 800 flight hours or 4 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a general visual inspection of the insulation blankets in the upper wing box area to determine whether any insulation blanket is missing in specified areas, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-57-024, dated July 23, 2014. For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-016 has been done: A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if it can be conclusively determined from that review that the insulation blanket has been reinstalled after [[Page 33366]] incorporation of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-016. (1) If no insulation blanket is missing, no further action is required by this AD. (2) If any insulation blanket is missing, within 1,200 flight hours or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the missing insulation blankets, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-57-024, dated July 23, 2014; except, where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-57-024, dated July 23, 2014, specifies contacting Bombardier for ``an approved disposition to complete this service bulletin,'' this AD requires corrective action to be done 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). (h) 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. (i) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-35, dated October 3, 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-2015-2457. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-57-024, dated July 23, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; email thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; 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. 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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (i) OF THIS AD—REPLACEMENT COMPLIANCE TIMES
Year of manufacture Compliance time
2002 ......................................................... Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
2003 ......................................................... Within 16 months after the effective date of this AD.
2004 ......................................................... Within 20 months after the effective date of this AD.
2005 ......................................................... Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.
2006 ......................................................... Within 28 months after the effective date of this AD.
2007 ......................................................... Within 32 months after the effective date of this AD.
2008 ......................................................... Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.
2009 ......................................................... Before exceeding 10 years since date of manufacture of the passenger chemical oxygen generator.
(j) Definition of Serviceable your appropriate principal inspector, or (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 117042–35–001, dated December 10, 2014.
unit is a passenger chemical oxygen the local flight standards district office/ (3) For Airbus service information
generator having P/N 117042–XX (XX certificate holding district office. The AMOC identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
represents any numerical value) with a approval letter must specifically reference Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point
manufacturing date not older than 10 years, this AD. Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax:
or any other approved part number, provided
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-
that the generator has not exceeded the life
actions from a manufacturer, the action must eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
limit established for that generator by the
be accomplished using a method approved www.airbus.com.
manufacturer.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– (4) For B/E Aerospace service information
(k) Reporting 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace
the European Aviation Safety Agency Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215;
At the applicable time specified in
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design telephone: 913–338–9800; fax: 913–469–
paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, submit
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 8419; Internet http://beaerospace.com/home/
a report of the findings (both positive and
the DOA, the approval must include the globalsupport.
negative) of the inspection required by
DOA-authorized signature. (5) You may view this service information
paragraph (g) of this AD, in accordance with
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
paragraph 7., ‘‘Reporting,’’ of Airbus AOT
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
A35W008–14, dated December 18, 2014, person is not required to respond to, nor
including Appendix A, undated. The report information on the availability of this
shall a person be subject to a penalty for material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
must include the information specified in failure to comply with a collection of
Appendix A, undated, of Airbus AOT (6) You may view this service information
information subject to the requirements of that is incorporated by reference at the
A35W008–14, dated December 18, 2014. the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
(1) If the inspection was done on or after National Archives and Records
collection of information displays a current Administration (NARA). For information on
the effective date of this AD: Submit the valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
report within 30 days after the inspection. the availability of this material at NARA, call
Control Number for this information 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(2) If the inspection was done before the collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
effective date of this AD: Submit the report www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
this collection of information is estimated to locations.html.
within 30 days after the effective date of this be approximately 5 minutes per response,
AD. including the time for reviewing instructions, Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12,
completing and reviewing the collection of 2016.
(l) Parts Installation Limitation
information. All responses to this collection Suzanne Masterson,
As of the effective date of this AD, no of information are mandatory. Comments
person may install a passenger chemical Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
concerning the accuracy of this burden and Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
oxygen generator, unless it is determined, suggestions for reducing the burden should
prior to installation, that the oxygen [FR Doc. 2016–12156 Filed 5–25–16; 8:45 am]
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
generator is a serviceable unit (as defined in Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
paragraph (j) of this AD). Information Collection Clearance Officer,
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions AES–200.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The following provisions also apply to this (n) Related Information
AD: Refer to Mandatory Continuing Federal Aviation Administration
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 2015–0118, dated June 24, 2015, for related
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 14 CFR Part 39
information. This MCAI may be found in the
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to AD docket on the Internet at http:// [Docket No. FAA–2015–2457; Directorate
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested www.regulations.gov by searching for and Identifier 2014–NM–209–AD; Amendment
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. locating Docket No. FAA–2015–7528. 39–18525; AD 2016–10–14]
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local (o) Material Incorporated by Reference RIN 2120–AA64
Flight Standards District Office, as (1) The Director of the Federal Register
appropriate. If sending information directly approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (IBR) of the service information listed in this Inc. Airplanes
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Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
International Branch, ANM–116 Transport part 51.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (2) You must use this service information Administration (FAA), Department of
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; as applicable to do the actions required by Transportation (DOT).
telephone: 425–227- 2125; fax: 425–227– this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. ACTION: Final rule.
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. (AOT) A35W008–14, dated December 18, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Before using any approved AMOC, notify 2014, including Appendix A, undated. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Bombardier stated that two airplanes,
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY manufacturer serial numbers 15272 and
airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15 11590; telephone 516–228–7355; fax 15279, should not be included in the
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and 516–794–5531. applicability of the proposed AD, since
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: these two airplanes had Bombardier
Series 900) airplanes. This AD was Service Bulletin 670BA–36–016,
prompted by a report indicating that Discussion Revision A, dated October 11, 2011,
some operators have inadvertently We issued a notice of proposed incorporated during production by the
removed the existing insulation blankets rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR manufacturer. Therefore, Bombardier
from the upper wing box area. This AD part 39 by adding an AD that would stated that those airplanes are not
requires inspecting for and replacing apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model affected by the potential unsafe
missing insulation blankets in the upper CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, condition. Bombardier commented that
wing box area. We are issuing this AD 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600– proof of incorporation by Bombardier
to detect and replace missing insulation 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, personnel can be provided to the FAA
blankets from the upper wing box area, and Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet if required.
which could result in inadequate Series 900) airplanes. The NPRM Endeavor Air stated that these
thermal protection to prevent fuel published in the Federal Register on airplanes accomplished Bombardier
ignition in the event of an undetected July 7, 2015 (80 FR 38656) (‘‘the Service Bulletin 670BA–36–016,
bleed-air leak due to a cracked or NPRM’’). Revision A, dated October 11, 2011,
ruptured bleed-air duct. Transport Canada Civil Aviation prior to delivery to the operator.
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority We agree with the commenter’s
DATES: This AD becomes effective June
for Canada, has issued Canadian request for the reasons provided above.
30, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–35, We have revised paragraph (c) of this
approved the incorporation by reference dated October 3, 2014 (referred to after AD accordingly.
of a certain publication listed in this AD this as the Mandatory Continuing Request To Provide Clarification of AD
as of June 30, 2016. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Actions
ADDRESSES: For service information MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– Endeavor Air stated that the proposed
identified in this final rule, contact AD would require affected operators to
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road 600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
& 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15 inspect for missing thermal protection
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; blankets using Bombardier Service
telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855– (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and
Bulletin 670BA–57–024 because ‘‘. . .
7401; email Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
some operators have inadvertently
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states:
removed the existing insulation blanket
http://www.bombardier.com. You may It was discovered that some operators have from the upper wing box area while
view this referenced service information inadvertently removed the existing insulation incorporating Bombardier Service
at the FAA, Transport Airplane blankets from the upper wing box area while
Bulletin 670BA–36–016 to comply with
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., incorporating Bombardier Service Bulletin
(SB) 670BA–36–016 to comply with FAA AD 2012–12–02. . . .’’
Renton, WA. For information on the [Canadian] AD CF–2012–06 [http:// Endeavor Air stated that the FAA did
availability of this material at the FAA, wwwapps3.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/cawis- not provide any information why this
call 425–227–1221. It is also available swimn/awd-lv-cs1401.asp?rand=] [which may have occurred or that the problem
on the Internet at http:// corresponds to FAA AD 2012–12–02, is widespread. Endeavor Air also stated
www.regulations.gov by searching for Amendment 39–17081 (77 FR 36129, June that Bombardier Service Bulletin
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 18, 2012)]. 670BA–36–016 did not include
2457. Without insulation blankets on the upper instructions for removing the insulation
wing box area, there may be inadequate blankets that were inadvertently
Examining the AD Docket thermal protection to prevent fuel ignition in
removed by some operators. Endeavor
You may examine the AD docket on the event of an undetected bleed air leak due
to a cracked or ruptured bleed-air duct. Air therefore concluded that the
the Internet at http:// operators or their maintenance provider
This [Canadian] AD mandates the
www.regulations.gov by searching for inspection and rectification [i.e., did not correctly follow the instructions
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– replacement], as required, of the insulation in Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–
2457; or in person at the Docket blankets in the upper wing box area. 36–016. Endeavor Air stated that it does
Management Facility between 9 a.m. not agree that the incorrect
You may examine the MCAI in the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, accomplishment of Bombardier Service
AD docket on the Internet at http://
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Bulletin 670BA–36–016 by some
www.regulations.gov by searching for
contains this AD, the regulatory operators should require all affected
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
evaluation, any comments received, and operators to perform the blanket
2457.
other information. The street address for inspections without a clear explanation
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– Comments why this problem could plausibly exist
5527) is Docket Management Facility, We gave the public the opportunity to for all operators.
U.S. Department of Transportation, participate in developing this AD. The We agree that clarification is
Docket Operations, M–30, West following presents the comments necessary. Bombardier has the service
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Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, received on the NPRM and the FAA’s history and data showing a potential
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., response to each comment. widespread problem, and TCCA
Washington, DC 20590. concurred. Bombardier developed
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request To Revise the Applicability Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–57–
Morton Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Bombardier and Endeavor Air 024 with a different effectivity than that
Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE– requested that we exclude certain of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–
173, FAA, New York Aircraft airplanes from the applicability. 36–016 in order to give credit to
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airplanes on which the original blankets cost about $0 per product. Based on the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
were not removed when Bombardier these figures, we estimate the cost of follows:
Service Bulletin 670BA–36–016 was this AD on U.S. operators to be
incorporated. We have added an option $159,800, or $340 per product. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
to paragraph (g) of this AD to allow In addition, we estimate that any DIRECTIVES
operators to do a records review in lieu necessary follow-on actions would take
up to 70 work-hours and require parts ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
of the inspection.
costing up to $665, for a cost of up to continues to read as follows:
Request To Review Compliance Method $6,615 per product. We have no way of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Endeavor Air requested the we review determining the number of aircraft that
§ 39.13 [Amended]
the last sentence in paragraph (g)(2) of might need this action.
the proposed AD. Endeavor Air stated ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Authority for This Rulemaking the following new airworthiness
that because the corrective action is to
restore an already approved Title 49 of the United States Code directive (AD):
configuration by reinstalling insulation specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2016–10–14 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
blankets, it believes that the corrective rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 39–18525. Docket No. FAA–2015–2457;
action using ‘‘a method acceptable to section 106, describes the authority of Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–209–AD.
the Manager, New York Aircraft the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
(a) Effective Date
Certification Office,’’ rather than ‘‘a Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s This AD becomes effective June 30, 2016.
method approved by the Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office,’’ authority. (b) Affected ADs
would suffice. We are issuing this rulemaking under
None.
We disagree with the commenter. The the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (c) Applicability
word ‘‘approved’’ is part of our standard
language for describing methods of General requirements.’’ Under that This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
compliance in ADs. For a method to be section, Congress charges the FAA with CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–2D15
‘‘acceptable,’’ it must have FAA (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and
approval. We have not changed this AD air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series
is this regard. 900) airplanes, certificated in any category, as
the Administrator finds necessary for
identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin
Conclusion safety in air commerce. This regulation 670BA–57–024, dated July 23, 2014; except
We reviewed the relevant data, is within the scope of that authority airplanes having manufacturer serial
considered the comments received, and because it addresses an unsafe condition numbers 15272 and 15279.
determined that air safety and the that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject
public interest require adopting this AD
action. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
with the changes described previously America Code 57, Wings.
and minor editorial changes. We have Regulatory Findings
determined that these minor changes: (e) Reason
We determined that this AD will not
• Are consistent with the intent that This AD was prompted by a report
have federalism implications under
was proposed in the NPRM for indicating that some operators have
Executive Order 13132. This AD will inadvertently removed the existing insulation
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden not have a substantial direct effect on blankets from the upper wing box area. We
upon the public than was already the States, on the relationship between are issuing this AD to detect and replace
the national government and the States, missing insulation blankets from the upper
proposed in the NPRM.
or on the distribution of power and wing box area, which could result in
Related Service Information Under 1 responsibilities among the various inadequate thermal protection to prevent fuel
CFR Part 51 levels of government. ignition in the event of an undetected bleed-
For the reasons discussed above, I air leak due to a cracked or ruptured bleed-
We reviewed Bombardier Service air duct.
Bulletin 670BA–57–024, dated July 23, certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance
2014. This service information describes
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Comply with this AD within the
procedures for an inspection of the 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
insulation blankets in the upper wing compliance times specified, unless already
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done.
box area to find if the blankets are (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
installed, and replacement of missing 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (g) Inspection
insulation blankets. This service Alaska; and Within 800 flight hours or 4 months after
information is reasonably available 4. Will not have a significant the effective date of this AD, whichever
because the interested parties have economic impact, positive or negative, occurs first: Do a general visual inspection of
access to it through their normal course on a substantial number of small entities the insulation blankets in the upper wing box
of business or by the means identified under the criteria of the Regulatory area to determine whether any insulation
in the ADDRESSES section. blanket is missing in specified areas, in
Flexibility Act.
accordance with Part A of the
Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
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We estimate that this AD affects 470 Service Bulletin 670BA–57–024, dated July
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 23, 2014. For airplanes on which Bombardier
airplanes of U.S. registry. safety, Incorporation by reference, Service Bulletin 670BA–36–016 has been
We also estimate that it would take Safety. done: A review of airplane maintenance
about 4 work-hours per product to records is acceptable in lieu of this
comply with the basic requirements of Adoption of the Amendment
inspection if it can be conclusively
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Accordingly, under the authority determined from that review that the
per work-hour. Required parts would delegated to me by the Administrator, insulation blanket has been reinstalled after
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incorporation of Bombardier Service Bulletin (3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: For service information
670BA–36–016. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- identified in this final rule, contact
(1) If no insulation blanket is missing, no Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Fokker Services B.V., Technical
further action is required by this AD. Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
(2) If any insulation blanket is missing, 855–7401; email Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
within 1,200 flight hours or 6 months after thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
the effective date of this AD, whichever www.bombardier.com. +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
occurs first, replace the missing insulation (4) You may view this service information 6280–111; email technicalservices@
blankets, in accordance with Part B of the at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, fokker.com; Internet http://
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
Service Bulletin 670BA–57–024, dated July information on the availability of this this referenced service information at
23, 2014; except, where Bombardier Service material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
the FAA, Transport Airplane
Bulletin 670BA–57–024, dated July 23, 2014,
specifies contacting Bombardier for ‘‘an that is incorporated by reference at the Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
approved disposition to complete this service National Archives and Records Renton, WA. For information on the
bulletin,’’ this AD requires corrective action Administration (NARA). For information on availability of this material at the FAA,
to be done using a method approved by the the availability of this material at NARA, call call 425–227–1221. It is also available
Manager, New York Aircraft Certification 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// on the Internet at http://
Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA; or Transport www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or locations.html.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, 8430.
Organization (DAO). 2016.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions Suzanne Masterson, Examining the AD Docket
The following provisions also apply to this Acting Manager, Transport Airplane You may examine the AD docket on
AD: Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. the Internet at http://www.regulations.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2016–11932 Filed 5–25–16; 8:45 am] gov by searching for and locating Docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P No. FAA–2015–8430; or in person at the
ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
Docket Management Facility between 9
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local docket contains this AD, the regulatory
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Standards District Office, as evaluation, any comments received, and
appropriate. If sending information directly other information. The street address for
to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program 14 CFR Part 39
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, [Docket No. FAA–2015–8430; Directorate 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Identifier 2015–NM–093–AD; Amendment U.S. Department of Transportation,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 39–18523; AD 2016–10–12]
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before Docket Operations, M–30, West
using any approved AMOC, notify your RIN 2120–AA64 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
principal inspector, the manager of the local Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Washington, DC 20590.
flight standards district office/certificate Services B.V. Airplanes
holding district office. The AMOC approval FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
letter must specifically reference this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Administration (FAA), Department of International Branch, ANM–116,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Transportation (DOT). Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must ACTION: Final rule. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
be accomplished using a method approved 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new fax 425–227–1149.
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA airworthiness directive (AD) for all
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
must include the DAO-authorized signature. 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was Discussion
(i) Related Information prompted by accomplishment of a taxi-
out checklist which revealed that the We issued a notice of proposed
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian elevator movement was partially rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–35, dated obstructed due to rotation of the flight part 39 by adding an AD that would
October 3, 2014, for related information. This control lock adjuster bracket. This AD apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the requires a one-time inspection of the F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by elevator tension control regulator for NPRM published in the Federal
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– discrepancies, and corrective actions if Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR
2015–2457. 1565) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference detect and correct discrepancies of the The European Aviation Safety Agency
(1) The Director of the Federal Register elevator tension control regulators. Such (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
approved the incorporation by reference a condition could result in jamming of for the Member States of the European
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the elevator mechanism and consequent Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR reduced controllability of the airplane. Directive 2015–0091, dated May 26,
part 51. 2015 (referred to after this as the
DATES: This AD is effective June 30,
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by 2016. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–57– approved the incorporation by reference an unsafe condition for all Fokker
024, dated July 23, 2014. of certain publications listed in this AD Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070
(ii) Reserved. as of June 30, 2016. and 0100 airplanes. The MCAI states:
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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 30, 2016. | |
| Contact | Morton Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7355; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 33363 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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