81 FR 33371 - 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 | 2016-12157 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 102 (Thursday, May 26, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33371-33374] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-12157] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6892; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-057-AD; Amendment 39-18529; AD 2016-11-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL- 600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD requires a detailed visual inspection of the upper and lower engine pylons for protruding, loose, or missing fasteners; and repair, including applicable related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of loose or [[Page 33372]] missing Hi-Lite fasteners on the upper and lower engine pylon structure common to the upper and lower pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct protruding, loose, or missing fasteners, which could result in structural failure of the engine pylons. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 10, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 10, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by July 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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-2016-6892. 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-2016- 6892; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-10, dated April 27, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: There have been several reported findings of loose or missing Hi-Lite fasteners on the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) upper and lower engine pylon structure common to the upper and lower pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting. Missing fasteners in these areas are shown to significantly reduce the safety margins and could result in a structural failure of the engine pylon. Bombardier has issued a new Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task for detailed inspection of the engine pylon rib and skin fasteners to inspect for protruding, loose or missing fasteners and rectify any discrepancies [repair including applicable related investigative and corrective actions] noted in accordance with a Repair Engineering Order (REO). This AD is issued to mandate a repeat inspection to mitigate the risk of a structural failure of the engine pylons and repair any loose or missing fasteners as required. Related investigative actions include visual inspections for cracks. Corrective actions include repair. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6892. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Repair Engineering Order 670-54-51-034, ``Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' dated March 7, 2016. The service information describes procedures for repair, including applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We also reviewed Bombardier Temporary Revision 54-0007, dated March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000 AMM. The service information describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection for protruding, loose, or missing fasteners of the left-hand and right-hand upper and lower engine pylons. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of this same type design. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because loose or missing Hi-Lite fasteners on the upper and lower engine pylon structure common to the upper and lower pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting could result in structural failure of the engine pylons. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6892; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-057-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may [[Page 33373]] amend this AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 531 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $45,135, or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take up to 32 work-hours for a cost of $2,720 per product, plus the cost of parts. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all available costs in our cost estimate. 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): 2016-11-02 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18529. Docket No. FAA- 2016-6892; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-057-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 10, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. (2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes. (3) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. (4) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/ Pylons. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of loose or missing Hi-Lite fasteners on the upper and lower engine pylon structure common to the upper and lower pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct protruding, loose, or missing fasteners, which could result in structural failure of the engine pylons. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection for protruding, loose, or missing fasteners of the upper and lower engine pylons, in accordance with Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 54-0007, dated March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 flight hours. (1) For airplanes that have accumulated more than 840 total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD: Inspect within 660 flight hours or 3 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes that have accumulated 840 total flight hours or less as of the effective date of this AD: Inspect before the accumulation of 1,500 total flight hours. (h) Repair If any protruding, loose, or missing fastener is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair, including applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with Bombardier Repair Engineering Order (REO) 670-54-51-034, ``Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' dated March 7, 2016, except where Bombardier REO 670-54-51- 034, ``Repair for Missing or loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' dated March 7, 2016, specifies to contact Bombardier for further instruction, before further flight, 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). (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit only for the initial inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if that action was performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter 4212, dated December 23, 2015; or Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter 4212A, Revision A, dated January 28, 2016. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, [[Page 33374]] ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-10, dated April 27, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6892. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (l) 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 Repair Engineering Order 670-54-51-034, ``Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' dated March 7, 2016. (ii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 54-0007, dated March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. (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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 17, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-12157 Filed 5-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Organization Approval (DOA). Replacement Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (4) The following service information was
of an MLG support rib does not terminate the approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested approved for IBR on March 25, 2015 (80 FR
repetitive inspections required by paragraph using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 8511, February 18, 2015).
(h) of this AD. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4104,
request to your principal inspector or local Revision 04, dated October 17, 2013.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
Flight Standards District Office, as (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–5009,
This paragraph provides credit for actions appropriate. If sending information directly Revision 03, dated October 17, 2013.
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (5) For service information identified in
if those actions were performed before the Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
effective date of this AD using the applicable International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
service information identified in paragraphs Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
(j)(1) through (j)(15) of this AD. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57A3096, telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
dated December 5, 2006, which was Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Internet http://www.airbus.com.
incorporated by reference in AD 2007–03–04, AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using (6) You may view this service information
Amendment 39–14915 (72 FR 4416, January any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
31, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–03–04’’). principal inspector, or lacking a principal 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57A3096, inspector, the manager of the local flight information on the availability of this
Revision 01, dated April 18, 2007, which is standards district office/certificate holding material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
not incorporated by reference in this AD. district office. The AMOC approval letter (7) You may view this service information
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, must specifically reference this AD. that is incorporated by reference at the
Revision 02, dated August 13, 2007, which (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the National Archives and Records
was incorporated by reference in AD 2007– effective date of this AD, for any requirement Administration (NARA). For information on
22–10, Amendment 39–15246 (72 FR 61796, in this AD to obtain corrective actions from the availability of this material at NARA, call
November 1, 2007; corrected November 16, a manufacturer, the action must be 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
2007 (72 FR 64532)) (‘‘AD 2007–22–10’’). accomplished using a method approved by www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, the Manager, International Branch, ANM– locations.html.
Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, which 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12,
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, 2016.
approved by the DOA, the approval must
Revision 04, dated February 6, 2013, which include the DOA-authorized signature. Suzanne Masterson,
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(6) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, service information contains procedures or Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Revision 05, dated October 17, 2013, which tests that are identified as RC, those [FR Doc. 2016–11931 Filed 5–25–16; 8:45 am]
was incorporated by reference in AD 2015– procedures and tests must be done to comply BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
03–06. with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
(7) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57A4104, not identified as RC are recommended. Those
dated December 5, 2006, which was procedures and tests that are not identified
incorporated by reference in AD 2007–03–04. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
(8) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4104, methods in accordance with the operator’s
Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, which is Federal Aviation Administration
maintenance or inspection program without
not incorporated by reference in this AD. obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
(9) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4104, the procedures and tests identified as RC can 14 CFR Part 39
Revision 02, dated September 5, 2007, which be done and the airplane can be put back in [Docket No. FAA–2016–6892; Directorate
was incorporated by reference in AD 2007– an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Identifier 2016–NM–057–AD; Amendment
22–10. changes to procedures or tests identified as 39–18529; AD 2016–11–02]
(10) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– RC require approval of an AMOC.
4104, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, RIN 2120–AA64
which is not incorporated by reference in this (l) Related Information
AD. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
(11) Airbus Service Bulletin A340– Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Inc. Airplanes
57A5009, dated December 5, 2006, which Airworthiness Directive 2015–0120, dated
was incorporated by reference in AD 2007– June 26, 2015, for related information. This AGENCY: Federal Aviation
03–04. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Administration (FAA), Department of
(12) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Transportation (DOT).
5009, Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– ACTION: Final rule; request for
which was incorporated by reference in AD 2015–4815. comments.
2007–22–10. (2) Service information identified in this
(13) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– AD that is not incorporated by reference is SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
5009, Revision 02, dated October 24, 2012, available at the addresses specified in airworthiness directive (AD) for all
which is not incorporated by reference in this paragraphs (m)(5) and (m)(6) of this AD. Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10
AD.
(14) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
A57L005–14, dated July 15, 2014, which is (1) The Director of the Federal Register airplanes; Model CL–600–2D15
not incorporated by reference in this AD. approved the incorporation by reference (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes;
(15) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (IBR) of the service information listed in this Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
A57L005–14, Revision 01, dated August 20, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL–
2014, which is not incorporated by reference part 51. 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
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in this AD. (2) You must use this service information airplanes. This AD requires a detailed
as applicable to do the actions required by visual inspection of the upper and lower
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
The following provisions also apply to this (3) The following service information was
engine pylons for protruding, loose, or
AD: approved for IBR on June 30, 2016. missing fasteners; and repair, including
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, applicable related investigative and
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Revision 06, dated May 29, 2015. corrective actions, if necessary. This AD
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (ii) Reserved. was prompted by reports of loose or
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missing Hi-Lite fasteners on the upper section. Comments will be available in We also reviewed Bombardier
and lower engine pylon structure the AD docket shortly after receipt. Temporary Revision 54–0007, dated
common to the upper and lower pylon FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000
skin panels and engine thrust fitting. We Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe AMM. The service information
are issuing this AD to detect and correct and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE– describes procedures for a detailed
protruding, loose, or missing fasteners, 171, FAA, New York Aircraft visual inspection for protruding, loose,
which could result in structural failure Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart or missing fasteners of the left-hand and
of the engine pylons. Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY right-hand upper and lower engine
DATES: This AD becomes effective June 11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax pylons.
10, 2016. 516–794–5531. This service information is reasonably
The Director of the Federal Register SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: available because the interested parties
approved the incorporation by reference have access to it through their normal
Discussion course of business or by the means
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of June 10, 2016. Transport Canada Civil Aviation identified in the ADDRESSES section.
We must receive comments on this (TCCA), which is the aviation authority FAA’s Determination and Requirements
AD by July 11, 2016. for Canada, has issued Canadian of This AD
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–10,
dated April 27, 2016 (referred to after This product has been approved by
using the procedures found in 14 CFR the aviation authority of another
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the country, and is approved for operation
methods: in the United States. Pursuant to our
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600– bilateral agreement with the State of
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Design Authority, we have been notified
instructions for submitting comments. 2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, &
702) airplanes; Model CL–600–2D15 of the unsafe condition described in the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. MCAI and service information
• Mail: U.S. Department of (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes;
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet referenced above. We are issuing this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– AD because we evaluated all pertinent
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL–
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) information and determined the unsafe
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., condition exists and is likely to exist or
Washington, DC 20590. airplanes. The MCAI states:
develop on other products of this same
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of There have been several reported findings type design.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– of loose or missing Hi-Lite fasteners on the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) upper and FAA’s Determination of the Effective
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., lower engine pylon structure common to the Date
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 upper and lower pylon skin panels and An unsafe condition exists that
p.m., Monday through Friday, except engine thrust fitting. Missing fasteners in requires the immediate adoption of this
these areas are shown to significantly reduce
Federal holidays. the safety margins and could result in a AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
For service information identified in structural failure of the engine pylon. the flying public justifies waiving notice
this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier has issued a new Aircraft and comment prior to adoption of this
400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Maintenance Manual (AMM) task for detailed rule because loose or missing Hi-Lite
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone inspection of the engine pylon rib and skin fasteners on the upper and lower engine
514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email fasteners to inspect for protruding, loose or pylon structure common to the upper
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet missing fasteners and rectify any and lower pylon skin panels and engine
http://www.bombardier.com. You may discrepancies [repair including applicable
related investigative and corrective actions]
thrust fitting could result in structural
view this referenced service information noted in accordance with a Repair failure of the engine pylons. Therefore,
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Engineering Order (REO). we determined that notice and
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., This AD is issued to mandate a repeat opportunity for public comment before
Renton, WA. For information on the inspection to mitigate the risk of a structural issuing this AD are impracticable and
availability of this material at the FAA, failure of the engine pylons and repair any that good cause exists for making this
call 425–227–1221. It is also available loose or missing fasteners as required. amendment effective in fewer than 30
on the Internet at http:// Related investigative actions include days.
www.regulations.gov by searching for visual inspections for cracks. Corrective
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Comments Invited
actions include repair. You may
6892. examine the MCAI on the Internet at This AD is a final rule that involves
http://www.regulations.gov by searching requirements affecting flight safety, and
Examining the AD Docket we did not precede it by notice and
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
You may examine the AD docket on 6892. opportunity for public comment. We
the Internet at http:// invite you to send any written relevant
www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under 1 data, views, or arguments about this AD.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– CFR Part 51 Send your comments to an address
6892; or in person at the Docket We reviewed Bombardier Repair listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 Engineering Order 670–54–51–034, Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–6892;
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except ‘‘Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–057–
Federal holidays. The AD docket Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
contains this AD, the regulatory Skins FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & We specifically invite comments on the
evaluation, any comments received, and RHS,’’ dated March 7, 2016. The service overall regulatory, economic,
other information. The street address for information describes procedures for environmental, and energy aspects of
the Docket Operations office (telephone repair, including applicable related this AD. We will consider all comments
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES investigative and corrective actions. received by the closing date and may
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amend this AD based on those not have a substantial direct effect on (e) Reason
comments. the States, on the relationship between This AD was prompted by reports of loose
We will post all comments we the national government and the States, or missing Hi-Lite fasteners on the upper and
receive, without change, to http:// or on the distribution of power and lower engine pylon structure common to the
www.regulations.gov, including any responsibilities among the various upper and lower pylon skin panels and
personal information you provide. We levels of government. engine thrust fitting. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct protruding, loose, or
will also post a report summarizing each For the reasons discussed above, I missing fasteners, which could result in
substantive verbal contact we receive certify that this AD: structural failure of the engine pylons.
about this AD. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
(f) Compliance
Costs of Compliance action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comply with this AD within the
We estimate that this AD affects 531 compliance times specified, unless already
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done.
airplanes of U.S. registry. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
We also estimate that it will take (g) Inspection
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
about 1 work-hour per product to At the applicable time specified in
Alaska; and
comply with the basic requirements of paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do a
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 4. Will not have a significant
detailed visual inspection for protruding,
per work-hour. Based on these figures, economic impact, positive or negative,
loose, or missing fasteners of the upper and
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. on a substantial number of small entities lower engine pylons, in accordance with
operators to be $45,135, or $85 per under the criteria of the Regulatory Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 54–
product. Flexibility Act. 0007, dated March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/
In addition, we estimate that any 900/1000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals
necessary follow-on actions will take up not to exceed 1,500 flight hours.
to 32 work-hours for a cost of $2,720 per Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) For airplanes that have accumulated
product, plus the cost of parts. We have more than 840 total flight hours as of the
received no definitive data that would Safety.
effective date of this AD: Inspect within 660
enable us to provide cost estimates for Adoption of the Amendment flight hours or 3 months, whichever occurs
the on-condition actions specified in first, after the effective date of this AD.
this AD. We have no way of determining Accordingly, under the authority (2) For airplanes that have accumulated
the number of aircraft that might need delegated to me by the Administrator, 840 total flight hours or less as of the
this action. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as effective date of this AD: Inspect before the
follows: accumulation of 1,500 total flight hours.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered (h) Repair
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
under warranty, thereby reducing the DIRECTIVES If any protruding, loose, or missing fastener
cost impact on affected individuals. We is found during any inspection required by
do not control warranty coverage for paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
affected individuals. As a result, we repair, including applicable related
continues to read as follows: investigative and corrective actions, in
have included all available costs in our
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. accordance with Bombardier Repair
cost estimate. Engineering Order (REO) 670–54–51–034,
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] ‘‘Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins
Title 49 of the United States Code FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,’’ dated
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
March 7, 2016, except where Bombardier
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): REO 670–54–51–034, ‘‘Repair for Missing or
section 106, describes the authority of 2016–11–02 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 39–18529. Docket No. FAA–2016–6892; Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–057–AD. 69.3 L & RHS,’’ dated March 7, 2016,
specifies to contact Bombardier for further
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date instruction, before further flight, repair using
authority. This AD becomes effective June 10, 2016. a method approved by the Manager, New
We are issuing this rulemaking under York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
ANE–170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None. Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability Design Approval Organization (DAO).
section, Congress charges the FAA with (i) Credit for Previous Actions
This AD applies to all the airplanes
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), This paragraph provides credit only for the
air commerce by prescribing regulations and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any initial inspection specified in paragraph (g)
for practices, methods, and procedures category. of this AD, if that action was performed
the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 before the effective date of this AD using
safety in air commerce. This regulation (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter
is within the scope of that authority airplanes. 4212, dated December 23, 2015; or
because it addresses an unsafe condition (2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D15 Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter
that is likely to exist or develop on (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes. 4212A, Revision A, dated January 28, 2016.
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products identified in this rulemaking (3) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D24 This service information is not incorporated
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. by reference in this AD.
action. (4) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2E25
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Regulatory Findings
The following provisions also apply to this
We determined that this AD will not (d) Subject AD:
have federalism implications under Air Transport Association (ATA) of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Executive Order 13132. This AD will America Code 54, Nacelles/Pylons. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,
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ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- broker-dealers, including broker-dealers
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the locations.html. also registered with the Commodity
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In Futures Trading Commission as futures
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 17,
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your commission merchants, for which the
2016.
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as Dionne Palermo, Commission is the federal regulatory
appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Manager, Transport Airplane agency could no longer engage in retail
to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. forex transactions except pursuant to a
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, [FR Doc. 2016–12157 Filed 5–25–16; 8:45 am] rule adopted by the Commission.2
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, A retail forex transaction includes an
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone agreement, contract, or transaction in
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before foreign currency that is a contract of sale
using any approved AMOC, notify your of a commodity for future delivery (or
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE an option on such a contract) or an
principal inspector, the manager of the local COMMISSION option (other than an option executed or
flight standards district office/certificate traded on a national securities exchange
holding district office. The AMOC approval 17 CFR Part 240
letter must specifically reference this AD.
registered pursuant to section 6(a) of the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the RIN 3235–AL19 Exchange Act) that is offered to, or
effective date of this AD, for any requirement entered into with, a person that is not
[Release No. 34–77874; File No. S7–30–11]
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from an eligible contract participant as
a manufacturer, the action must be Retail Foreign Exchange Transactions defined in section 1(a)(18) of the CEA.3
accomplished using a method approved by Certain foreign exchange transactions
the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, AGENCY: Securities and Exchange are not ‘‘retail forex transactions’’ under
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Commission. the CEA, even where one of the
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval counterparties is a person that is not an
ACTION: Expiration of regulation.
must include the DAO-authorized signature. eligible contract participant. These
(k) Related Information SUMMARY: Rule 15b12–1, by its terms, transactions include: 4 (i) ‘‘spot forex
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing will expire and no longer be effective on transactions’’ where one currency is
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian July 31, 2016. Interested persons should bought for another and the two
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–10, dated be aware that as of that date, any broker currencies are exchanged within two
April 27, 2016, for related information. You or dealer, including a broker or dealer days; 5 (ii) forward contracts that create
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at that is also dually registered as a futures an enforceable obligation to make or
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for commission merchant (‘‘BD/FCM’’), take delivery, provided that each
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–6892. shall be prohibited under the counterparty has the ability to deliver
(2) Service information identified in this
Commodity Exchange Act (‘‘CEA’’) from and accept delivery in connection with
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in offering or entering into a transaction its line of business; and (iii) options that
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. described in the CEA with a person who are executed or traded on a national
is not an eligible contract participant securities exchange registered pursuant
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference (‘‘retail forex transaction’’). to section 6(a) of the Exchange Act.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: May 26, 2016. The term ‘‘eligible contract
approved the incorporation by reference participant’’ is defined in Section 1a(18)
(IBR) of the service information listed in this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
of the CEA and, in general terms,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Paula Jenson, Deputy Chief Counsel; comprises certain enumerated regulated
part 51. Catherine Moore, Senior Special persons, entities that meet a specified
(2) You must use this service information Counsel; or Stephen J. Benham, Special total asset test or an alternative
as applicable to do the actions required by Counsel, at (202) 551–5550 or Division
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. monetary test coupled with a
of Trading and Markets, Securities and nonmonetary component, certain
(i) Bombardier Repair Engineering Order Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
670–54–51–034, ‘‘Repair for Missing or employee benefit plans, and certain
Washington, DC 20549–7010. government entities and individuals
Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and
Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section that meet defined thresholds.6 An
69.3 L & RHS,’’ dated March 7, 2016. 2(c)(2)(E) of the CEA, as added by the
(ii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 54– Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and 2 See 7 U.S.C. 2(c)(2)(B)(i)(II)(cc) and 2(c)(2)(E).
0007, dated March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/ Consumer Protection Act, provides that Congress expressly excludes from the CFTC’s
900/1000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. a person for which there is a Federal jurisdiction retail forex transactions where the
(3) For service information identified in counterparty, or the person offering to be the
regulatory agency, including a broker- counterparty, is a broker or dealer registered under
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
dealer registered under Section 15(b) Section 15(b) (other than paragraph (11) thereof) or
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, 15C of the Exchange Act.
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– (except pursuant to paragraph (11)
3 7 U.S.C. 2(c)(2)(B)(i)(I).
855–7401; email thd.crj@ thereof) or 15C of the Securities and 4 See, generally, the discussion in Exchange Act
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’), Release No. 69964 (Jul. 11, 2013), 78 FR 42439 (Jul.
www.bombardier.com. shall not enter into or offer to enter into 16, 2013) at 42439–40.
(4) You may view this service information a retail forex transaction, except 5 In August 2012, the CFTC issued an
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, pursuant to a rule or regulation of a interpretation in a joint rulemaking with the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Commission that ‘‘conversion trades’’—trades in
Federal regulatory agency allowing the which a foreign exchange transaction facilitates the
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information on the availability of this transaction under such terms and
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. settlement of a foreign security transaction—are
conditions as the Federal regulatory spot transactions and, therefore, are not subject to
(5) You may view this service information the prohibition under the CEA. See Exchange Act
that is incorporated by reference at the agency shall prescribe.1
Release No. 67453 (Jul. 18, 2012), 77 FR 48207
National Archives and Records Section 2(c)(2)(E) of the CEA took (Aug. 13, 2012).
Administration (NARA). For information on effect on July 16, 2011. As of that date, 6 See 7 U.S.C. 1a(18). The Commission and the
the availability of this material at NARA, call CFTC adopted rules under the CEA that further
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 17 U.S.C. 2(c)(2)(E). define ‘‘eligible contract participant’’ with respect
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective June 10, 2016. | |
| Contact | Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 33371 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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