81_FR_40610 81 FR 40490 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

81 FR 40490 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 120 (June 22, 2016)

Page Range40490-40492
FR Document2016-14579

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-08-05 for certain 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. AD 2016-08-05 required replacement of affected angle of attack (AOA) transducers. This new AD requires the same actions as AD 2016-08-05. This new AD was prompted by a report of a typographical error in the regulatory text of AD 2016-08-05. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect calibration of the transducers could result in late activation of the stick pusher.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-7265; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-084-AD; 
Amendment 39-18565; AD 2016-13-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-08-05 for 
certain 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. AD 2016-08-05 
required replacement of affected angle of attack (AOA) transducers. 
This new AD requires the same actions as AD 2016-08-05. This new AD was 
prompted by a report of a typographical error in the regulatory text of 
AD 2016-08-05. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace incorrectly 
calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect calibration of the transducers 
could result in late activation of the stick pusher.

DATES: This AD is effective July 7, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 18, 2016 
(81 FR 21709, April 13, 2016).
    We must receive comments on this AD by August 8, 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; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-
free telephone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1-514-855-
2999; fax: 514-855-7401; email: [email protected]; Internet: 
http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2016-7265.

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-
7265; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., proposed 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: Cesar Gomez, 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: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    On March 31, 2016, we issued AD 2016-08-05, Amendment 39-18481 (81 
FR 21709, April 13, 2016) (``AD 2016-08-05''), for certain 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. AD 2016-08-05 was prompted by the 
discovery of a number of incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers 
installed in the stall protection system. AD 2016-08-05 required 
replacement of affected AOA transducers. We issued AD 2016-08-05 to 
detect and replace incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect 
calibration of the transducers could result in late activation of the 
stick pusher.
    Since we issued AD 2016-08-05, we received a report of a 
typographical error in the regulatory text of AD 2016-08-05. Paragraph 
(h) of AD 2016-08-05 inadvertently stated, ``having a part number or 
serial number.'' This should have stated ``having a part number and 
serial number.'' We have revised paragraph (h) of this AD accordingly.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2015-18, dated July 16, 
2015 (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, Model CL-600-2D24

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(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional 
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    It was discovered that a number of AOA transducers installed on 
Bombardier CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 
aeroplanes were incorrectly calibrated due to a quality control 
problem at both the production and repair facilities. Incorrect 
calibration of the AOA transducer could result in a late activation 
of the stick pusher.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the incorrectly 
calibrated AOA transducer.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
7265.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-069, dated March 
30, 2015. This service information describes procedures for replacement 
of incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers with correctly calibrated AOA 
transducers. 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 these 
same type designs.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    We are superseding AD 2016-08-05 to correct a typographical error 
in the regulatory text. No other changes have been made to AD 2016-08-
05. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public 
comment are unnecessary.

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-2016-7265; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NM-084-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 amend this AD because of 
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 400 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 $10,000 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $4,136,000, or $10,340 per product.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2016-08-05, Amendment 39-18481 (81 FR 21709, April 13, 2016), and 
adding the following new AD:

2016-13-01 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18565. Docket No. FAA-
2016-7265; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-084-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 7, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2016-08-05, Amendment 39-18481 (81 FR 21709, 
April 13, 2016) (``AD 2016-08-05'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. airplanes, certificated 
in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) 
of this AD.
    (1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) 
airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10999 inclusive.
    (2) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and 
Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial 
numbers 15001 through 15990 inclusive.
    (3) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, 
serial numbers 19001 through 19990 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
Controls.

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(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the discovery of a number of incorrectly 
calibrated angle of attack (AOA) transducers installed in the stall 
protection system. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace 
incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect calibration of the 
transducers could result in late activation of the stick pusher.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Replacement of AOA Transducers With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements paragraph (g) of AD 
2016-08-05, with no changes. Within 2,500 flight hours or 12 months, 
whichever occurs first after May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD 
2016-08-05), replace the AOA transducers identified in paragraph 
1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-069, 
dated March 30, 2015, with correctly calibrated AOA transducers, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-069, dated March 30, 2015.

(h) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition, With a Change to the 
Affected Parts Language

    This paragraph restates the parts installation prohibition 
specified in paragraph (h) of AD 2016-08-05, with a change to the 
affected parts language. As of May 18, 2016 (the effective date of 
AD 2016-08-05), no person may install, on any airplane, an AOA 
transducer having a part number and serial number listed in 
paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-27-069, dated March 30, 2015.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the 
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing 
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7300; fax: 516-794-5531. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office. The AMOC 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 Transport 
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design 
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval 
must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
Canadian AD CF-2015-18, dated July 16, 2015, for related 
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket 
No. FAA-2016-7265.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
May 18, 2016, (81 FR 21709, April 13, 2016).
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-069, dated March 30, 
2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center 
North America toll-free telephone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial 
telephone: 1-514-855-2999; fax: 514-855-7401; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 13, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-14579 Filed 6-21-16; 8:45 am]
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40490 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 22, 2016 / Rules and Regulations (j) Related Information SUMMARY: We are superseding Examining the AD Docket Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–08– You may examine the AD docket on Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian 05 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model the Internet at http:// AD CF–2015–17, dated July 16, 2015, for CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, related information. This MCAI may be www.regulations.gov by searching for 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– found in the AD docket on the Internet at 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 7265; or in person at the Docket Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Management Facility between 9 a.m. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7266. Series 900) airplanes, and Model CL– and 5 p.m., proposed AD, the regulatory (k) Material Incorporated by Reference 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) evaluation, any comments received, and (1) The Director of the Federal Register airplanes. AD 2016–08–05 required other information. The street address for approved the incorporation by reference replacement of affected angle of attack the Docket Operations office (telephone: (IBR) of the service information listed in this (AOA) transducers. This new AD paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES requires the same actions as AD 2016– section. Comments will be available in part 51. 08–05. This new AD was prompted by (2) You must use this service information the AD docket shortly after receipt. a report of a typographical error in the as applicable to do the actions required by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. regulatory text of AD 2016–08–05. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, (3) The following service information was Airframe and Mechanical Systems approved for IBR on June 6, 2016, (81 FR incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect calibration of the transducers Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York 26102, May 2, 2016). (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27– could result in late activation of the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 164, dated March 30, 2015. stick pusher. Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, (ii) Reserved. NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318; DATES: This AD is effective July 7, 2016. (4) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register fax: 516–794–5531. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, approved the incorporation by reference Canada; Widebody Customer Response of a certain publication listed in this AD Discussion Center North America toll-free telephone: 1– as of May 18, 2016 (81 FR 21709, April 13, 2016). On March 31, 2016, we issued AD 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1– 514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; email: We must receive comments on this 2016–08–05, Amendment 39–18481 (81 ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet: AD by August 8, 2016. FR 21709, April 13, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016– http://www.bombardier.com. 08–05’’), for certain Bombardier, Inc. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, (5) You may view this service information Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet using the procedures found in 14 CFR at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For methods: CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) information on the availability of this airplanes, Model CL–600–2D24 material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and (6) You may view this service information Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series that is incorporated by reference at the instructions for submitting comments. National Archives and Records • Fax: 202–493–2251. 1000) airplanes. AD 2016–08–05 was Administration (NARA). For information on • Mail: U.S. Department of prompted by the discovery of a number the availability of this material at NARA, call Transportation, Docket Operations, M– of incorrectly calibrated AOA 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room transducers installed in the stall gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., protection system. AD 2016–08–05 Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 13, Washington, DC 20590. required replacement of affected AOA 2016. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of transducers. We issued AD 2016–08–05 Dionne Palermo, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– to detect and replace incorrectly 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., calibration of the transducers could Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 result in late activation of the stick [FR Doc. 2016–14578 Filed 6–21–16; 8:45 am] p.m., Monday through Friday, except pusher. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal holidays. Since we issued AD 2016–08–05, we For service information identified in received a report of a typographical this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., error in the regulatory text of AD 2016– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 08–05. Paragraph (h) of AD 2016–08–05 Federal Aviation Administration Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody inadvertently stated, ‘‘having a part Customer Response Center North number or serial number.’’ This should 14 CFR Part 39 America toll-free telephone: 1–866– have stated ‘‘having a part number and 538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1– serial number.’’ We have revised [Docket No. FAA–2016–7265; Directorate 514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; paragraph (h) of this AD accordingly. Identifier 2016–NM–084–AD; Amendment email: ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Transport Canada Civil Aviation 39–18565; AD 2016–13–01] Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. (TCCA), which is the aviation authority RIN 2120–AA64 You may view this referenced service for Canada, has issued Canadian AD information at the FAA, Transport CF–2015–18, dated July 16, 2015 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue (referred to after this as the Mandatory sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with RULES Inc. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 22, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 40491 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and Send your comments to an address For the reasons discussed above, I Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series listed under the ADDRESSES section. certify that this AD: 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–7265; 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory It was discovered that a number of AOA Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–084– action’’ under Executive Order 12866; transducers installed on Bombardier CL– AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 600–2C10, CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24, and We specifically invite comments on the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures CL–600–2E25 aeroplanes were incorrectly overall regulatory, economic, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); calibrated due to a quality control problem at environmental, and energy aspects of 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in both the production and repair facilities. this AD. We will consider all comments Incorrect calibration of the AOA transducer Alaska; and received by the closing date and may 4. Will not have a significant could result in a late activation of the stick amend this AD because of those pusher. economic impact, positive or negative, This [Canadian] AD mandates the comments. on a substantial number of small entities replacement of the incorrectly calibrated We will post all comments we under the criteria of the Regulatory AOA transducer. receive, without change, to http:// Flexibility Act. www.regulations.gov, including any You may examine the MCAI on the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 personal information you provide. We Internet at http://www.regulations.gov will also post a report summarizing each Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation by searching for and locating Docket No. substantive verbal contact we receive safety, Incorporation by reference, FAA–2016–7265. about this AD. Safety. Related Service Information Under 1 Costs of Compliance Adoption of the Amendment CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service We estimate that this AD affects 400 Accordingly, under the authority Bulletin 670BA–27–069, dated March airplanes of U.S. registry. delegated to me by the Administrator, 30, 2015. This service information We also estimate that it would take the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as describes procedures for replacement of about 4 work-hours per product to follows: incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers comply with the basic requirements of with correctly calibrated AOA this AD. The average labor rate is $85 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS transducers. This service information is per work-hour. Required parts would DIRECTIVES reasonably available because the cost about $10,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 interested parties have access to it this AD on U.S. operators to be continues to read as follows: through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the $4,136,000, or $10,340 per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. ADDRESSES section. Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] FAA’s Determination and Requirements Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by of This AD specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing airworthiness directive (AD) This product has been approved by rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2016–08–05, Amendment 39–18481 (81 the aviation authority of another section 106, describes the authority of FR 21709, April 13, 2016), and adding country, and is approved for operation the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the following new AD: in the United States. Pursuant to our Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2016–13–01 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment bilateral agreement with the State of detail the scope of the Agency’s 39–18565. Docket No. FAA–2016–7265; Design Authority, we have been notified authority. Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–084–AD. of the unsafe condition described in the We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD is effective July 7, 2016. AD because we evaluated all pertinent General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs information and determined the unsafe section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD replaces AD 2016–08–05, condition exists and is likely to exist or promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Amendment 39–18481 (81 FR 21709, April develop on other products of these same air commerce by prescribing regulations 13, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–08–05’’). type designs. for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability FAA’s Justification and Determination safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. of the Effective Date is within the scope of that authority airplanes, certificated in any category, We are superseding AD 2016–08–05 because it addresses an unsafe condition identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. to correct a typographical error in the that is likely to exist or develop on (1) Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet regulatory text. No other changes have products identified in this rulemaking Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial been made to AD 2016–08–05. action. numbers 10002 through 10999 inclusive. Therefore, we determined that notice Regulatory Findings (2) Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet and opportunity for public comment are Series 705) airplanes and Model CL–600– unnecessary. We determined that this AD will not 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, have federalism implications under serial numbers 15001 through 15990 Comments Invited sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with RULES Executive Order 13132. This AD will inclusive. This AD is a final rule that involves not have a substantial direct effect on (3) Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet requirements affecting flight safety, and the States, on the relationship between Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 through 19990 inclusive. we did not precede it by notice and the national government and the States, opportunity for public comment. We or on the distribution of power and (d) Subject invite you to send any written relevant responsibilities among the various Air Transport Association (ATA) of data, views, or arguments about this AD. levels of government. America Code 27, Flight Controls. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:06 Jun 21, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\22JNR1.SGM 22JNR1

40492 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 120 / Wednesday, June 22, 2016 / Rules and Regulations (e) Reason FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This AD was prompted by the discovery of (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design a number of incorrectly calibrated angle of Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by Federal Aviation Administration attack (AOA) transducers installed in the the DAO, the approval must include the stall protection system. We are issuing this DAO-authorized signature. 14 CFR Part 39 AD to detect and replace incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect (j) Related Information calibration of the transducers could result in [Docket No. FAA–2014–0105; Directorate Refer to Mandatory Continuing late activation of the stick pusher. Identifier 2008–SW–58–AD; Amendment 39– Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian 18562; AD 2016–12–13] (f) Compliance AD CF–2015–18, dated July 16, 2015, for Comply with this AD within the related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at RIN 2120–AA64 compliance times specified, unless already done. http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7265. (g) Retained Replacement of AOA Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter Transducers With No Changes (k) Material Incorporated by Reference France) Helicopters This paragraph restates the requirements (1) The Director of the Federal Register AGENCY: Federal Aviation paragraph (g) of AD 2016–08–05, with no approved the incorporation by reference changes. Within 2,500 flight hours or 12 Administration (FAA), DOT. (IBR) of the service information listed in this months, whichever occurs first after May 18, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ACTION: Final rule. 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–08–05), part 51. replace the AOA transducers identified in SUMMARY: We are superseding (2) You must use this service information paragraph 1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier as applicable to do the actions required by Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000–05– Service Bulletin 670BA–27–069, dated March 17 and AD 2001–04–12, which apply to 30, 2015, with correctly calibrated AOA this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was Eurocopter France (now Airbus transducers, in accordance with the Helicopters) Model EC120B helicopters. Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier approved for IBR on May 18, 2016, (81 FR Service Bulletin 670BA–27–069, dated March 21709, April 13, 2016). AD 2000–05–17 and AD 2001–04–12 30, 2015. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– required repetitive visual checks of the 069, dated March 30, 2015. engine-to-main gearbox (MGB) coupling (h) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition, tube assembly (coupling tube) for a With a Change to the Affected Parts (ii) Reserved. (4) For service information identified in crack and replacing any cracked tube Language this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- with an airworthy tube. This new AD This paragraph restates the parts requires removing certain engine mount installation prohibition specified in Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response parts from service, measuring the height paragraph (h) of AD 2016–08–05, with a change to the affected parts language. As of Center North America toll-free telephone: 1– of the engine mounting base for certain May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016– 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1– helicopters, replacing the engine mount 08–05), no person may install, on any 514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; email: if a certain height is exceeded, airplane, an AOA transducer having a part ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet: inspecting the flared coupling on certain number and serial number listed in http://www.bombardier.com. helicopters for a crack, and replacing paragraph 1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier (5) You may view this service information the coupling if it is cracked. Since we Service Bulletin 670BA–27–069, dated March at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, issued AD 2000–05–17 and AD 2001– 30, 2015. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 04–12, there have been reports of (i) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the availability of this additional cracks in coupling tubes. The following provisions also apply to this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. These actions are intended to prevent AD: (6) You may view this service information coupling tube failure, loss of engine (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance that is incorporated by reference at the drive, and a subsequent forced landing (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft National Archives and Records of the helicopter. Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, Administration (NARA). For information on DATES: This AD is effective July 27, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this the availability of this material at NARA, call 2016. AD, if requested using the procedures found 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR The Director of the Federal Register gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. 39.19, send your request to your principal approved the incorporation by reference inspector or local Flight Standards District Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 13, of certain publications listed in this AD Office, as appropriate. If sending information 2016. as of July 27, 2016. directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Dionne Palermo, ADDRESSES: For service information Program Manager, Continuing Operational Acting Manager, Transport Airplane identified in this final rule, contact Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794– [FR Doc. 2016–14579 Filed 6–21–16; 8:45 am] Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; 5531. Before using any approved AMOC, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– notify your appropriate principal inspector, 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. of the local flight standards district office/ You may view this referenced service certificate holding district office. The AMOC information at the FAA, Office of the sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with RULES approval letter must specifically reference Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, this AD. 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also in this AD to obtain corrective actions from available on the Internet at http:// a manufacturer, the action must be www.regulations.gov by searching for accomplished using a method approved by and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, 0105. 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Document Created: 2016-06-22 01:05:52
Document Modified: 2016-06-22 01:05:52
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective July 7, 2016.
ContactCesar Gomez, 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: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531.
FR Citation81 FR 40490 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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