81_FR_42013 81 FR 41889 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

81 FR 41889 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 124 (June 28, 2016)

Page Range41889-41892
FR Document2016-14965

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant), and CL- 600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that a potential chafing condition exists between the negative-G fuel feed drain line of the auxiliary power unit (APU) and its surrounding structure and components. This proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, a detailed inspection for chafing conditions of the negative-G fuel feed drain line of the APU, and corrective actions if necessary. For certain other airplanes, this proposed AD would require replacement of the APU negative-G fuel feed tube assembly and the drain line. We are proposing this AD to prevent a chafing condition in the negative-G fuel feed drain line, which can result in fuel leaking from the drain line. Leakage of the negative-G fuel feed drain line is a dormant failure. This condition, in combination with a nearby hot surface or other potential ignition source, could result in an uncontrolled fire in the aft equipment bay.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 124 (Tuesday, June 28, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 124 (Tuesday, June 28, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14965]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-7418; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-163-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant), and CL-
600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by a report that a potential chafing condition 
exists between the negative-G fuel feed drain line of the auxiliary 
power unit (APU) and its surrounding structure and components. This 
proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, a detailed inspection 
for chafing conditions of the negative-G fuel feed drain line of the 
APU, and corrective actions if necessary. For certain other airplanes, 
this proposed AD would require replacement of the APU negative-G fuel 
feed tube assembly and the drain line. We are proposing this AD to 
prevent a chafing condition in the negative-G fuel feed drain line, 
which can result in fuel leaking from the drain line. Leakage of the 
negative-G fuel feed drain line is a dormant failure. This condition, 
in combination with a nearby hot surface or other potential ignition 
source, could result in an uncontrolled fire in the aft equipment bay.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 12, 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-

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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 NPRM, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec 
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You 
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

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-
7418; 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 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: Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 
NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-7418; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-163-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed 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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2015-26, dated September 14, 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-
2A12 (CL-601 Variant) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 
Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    It was reported that a potential chaffing condition exist 
between the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) negative-G fuel feed drain 
line and its surrounding structure and components. Leakage of the 
negative-G fuel feed drain line is a dormant failure, however, in 
combination with a nearby hot surface or other potential ignition 
source, could result in an uncontrolled fire in the aft equipment 
bay.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates [for certain airplanes] the detailed 
visual inspection [for chafing conditions, e.g., fouling between the 
drain line and other components and insufficient clearance] and, if 
required, rectification [corrective actions], to ensure required 
clearance between the APU negative-G fuel feed drain line and its 
surrounding structure and components [and, for certain other 
airplanes, this [Canadian] AD mandates replacement of the APU 
negative-G fuel feed tube assembly and the drain line].

    Corrective actions include replacing the APU negative-G fuel feed 
drain line. 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-2016-7418.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued the following service information:
     Service Bulletin 601-0640, dated May 19, 2015; and Service 
Bulletin 604-28-021 dated May 19, 2015. The service information 
describes procedures for a detailed inspection for chafing conditions 
of the negative-G fuel feed drain line of the APU, and corrective 
actions.
     Service Bulletin 605-28-009, dated May 19, 2015. The 
service information describes procedures for a detailed inspection for 
chafing conditions of the negative-G fuel feed drain line of the APU, 
replacement of the APU negative-G fuel feed tube assembly and the drain 
line, and corrective actions.
    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 Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 504 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 22 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $6,334 
per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $4,134,816 or $8,204 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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.

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Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2016-7418; Directorate Identifier 
2015-NM-163-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 12, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. airplanes, certificated in 
any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of 
this AD.
    (1) Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes, having serial 
numbers (S/Ns) 3001 through 3066 inclusive.
    (2) Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) 
airplanes, having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive.
    (3) Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, having S/Ns 
5301 through 5665 inclusive, and 5701 through 5970 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that a potential chafing 
condition exists between the negative-G fuel feed drain line of the 
auxiliary power unit (APU) and its surrounding structure and 
components. We are issuing this AD to prevent a chafing condition in 
the negative-G fuel feed drain line, which can result in fuel 
leaking from the drain line. This condition, in combination with a 
nearby hot surface or other potential ignition source, could result 
in an uncontrolled fire in the aft equipment bay.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Corrective Action for Certain Airplanes

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, comply 
with the applicable actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through 
(g)(3) of this AD, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. 
Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
    (1) For Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes, having S/
Ns 3001 through 3066 inclusive; and Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and 
CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes, having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 
inclusive: Do a detailed inspection for chafing conditions of the 
negative-G fuel feed drain line of the APU, and do all applicable 
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0640, dated May 19, 
2015.
    (2) For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, having S/
Ns 5301 through 5665 inclusive: Do a detailed inspection for chafing 
conditions of the negative-G fuel feed drain line of the APU, and do 
all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-28-
021, dated May 19, 2015.
    (3) For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, having S/
Ns 5701 through 5913 inclusive, 5917, 5918, and 5923 through 5970 
inclusive: Do a detailed inspection for chafing conditions of the 
negative-G fuel feed drain line of the APU, and do all applicable 
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions in Part A and, if applicable, Part B of Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 605-28-009, dated May 19, 2015.

(h) Modification for Certain Other Airplanes

    For Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5914 
through 5916 inclusive and 5919 through 5922 inclusive: Within 24 
months after the effective date of this AD, replace the APU 
negative-G fuel feed tube assembly and the drain line, in accordance 
with Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 605-28-009, dated May 19, 2015.

    Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD:  An inspection is not 
required.

(i) Service Information Exception

    Where any service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), 
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD specifies to contact the manufacturer 
for corrective action, 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).

(j) 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 International Branch, send it 
to ATTN: Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and 
Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7337; 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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-26, dated September 
14, 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-2016-7418.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-
7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this 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.


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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 16, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                      Appendix 01, dated March 10, 2014. For                  appropriate. If sending information directly             Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 16,
                                                      Model A318 series airplanes, use the                    to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:          2016.
                                                      procedures specified for Model A319 series              Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,                     Dionne Palermo,
                                                      airplanes in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–              International Branch, ANM–116, Transport               Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                      32–1416, including Appendix 01, dated                   Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind                   Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                      March 10, 2014.                                         Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                                                                                                                                                     [FR Doc. 2016–14969 Filed 6–27–16; 8:45 am]
                                                      (j) Corrective Action                                   telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
                                                                                                                                                                     BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                              Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
                                                         If, during any inspection required by
                                                                                                              AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
                                                      paragraph (i) of this AD, any damage is
                                                      detected: Before further flight, replace the            any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
                                                                                                              principal inspector, or lacking a principal            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                      MLG sliding tube with a serviceable tube, in
                                                      accordance with the Accomplishment                      inspector, the manager of the local flight
                                                                                                              standards district office/certificate holding
                                                                                                                                                                     Federal Aviation Administration
                                                      Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
                                                      32–1416, including Appendix 01, dated                   district office. The AMOC approval letter
                                                      March 10, 2014. For Model A318 series                   must specifically reference this AD.                   14 CFR Part 39
                                                      airplanes, use the procedures specified for                (2) Required for Compliance (RC): If any            [Docket No. FAA–2016–7418; Directorate
                                                      Model A319 series airplanes in Airbus                   service information contains procedures or             Identifier 2015–NM–163–AD]
                                                      Service Bulletin A320–32–1416, including                tests that are identified as RC, those
                                                      Appendix 01, dated March 10, 2014.                      procedures and tests must be done to comply            RIN 2120–AA64
                                                      (k) Definition of Serviceable Sliding Tube              with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
                                                                                                              not identified as RC are recommended. Those            Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
                                                         For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable            procedures and tests that are not identified           Inc. Airplanes
                                                      sliding tube is defined as a sliding tube that          as RC may be deviated from using accepted
                                                      meets the criterion in either paragraph (k)(1)                                                                 AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                                                                              methods in accordance with the operator’s
                                                      or (k)(2) of this AD.                                                                                          Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                              maintenance or inspection program without
                                                         (1) A sliding tube having a part number                                                                     ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                      and serial number not listed in table 1 to              obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
                                                                                                              the procedures and tests identified as RC can          (NPRM).
                                                      paragraphs (h), (i), (k)(1), (k)(2), (l)(1), and
                                                      (l)(2) of this AD.                                      be done and the airplane can be put back in
                                                                                                              an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or           SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                         (2) A sliding tube having a part number
                                                                                                              changes to procedures or tests identified as           airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                      and serial number listed in table 1 to
                                                      paragraphs (h), (i), (k)(1), (k)(2), (l)(1), and        RC require approval of an AMOC.                        Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2A12
                                                      (l)(2) of this AD that has passed the                      (3) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any            (CL–601 Variant), and CL–600–2B16
                                                      inspections required by paragraph (i) of this           requirement in this AD to obtain corrective            (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
                                                      AD.                                                     actions from a manufacturer, the action must           Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD
                                                      (l) Parts Installation Prohibitions
                                                                                                              be accomplished using a method approved                was prompted by a report that a
                                                                                                              by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–             potential chafing condition exists
                                                         (1) For airplanes that have an MLG sliding           116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or           between the negative-G fuel feed drain
                                                      tube installed that has a part number and               the European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                      serial number listed in table 1 to paragraphs
                                                                                                                                                                     line of the auxiliary power unit (APU)
                                                                                                              (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design                        and its surrounding structure and
                                                      (h), (i), (k)(1), (k)(2), (l)(1), and (l)(2) of this
                                                                                                              Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by            components. This proposed AD would
                                                      AD: After an airplane is returned to service
                                                                                                              the DOA, the approval must include the                 require, for certain airplanes, a detailed
                                                      following accomplishment of the actions
                                                      required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this        DOA-authorized signature.                              inspection for chafing conditions of the
                                                      AD, no person may install on any airplane an            (n) Special Flight Permits                             negative-G fuel feed drain line of the
                                                      MLG sliding tube having a part number and                                                                      APU, and corrective actions if
                                                      serial number listed in table 1 to paragraphs              Special flight permits may be issued in
                                                                                                              accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199             necessary. For certain other airplanes,
                                                      (h), (i), (k)(1), (k)(2), (l)(1), and (l)(2) of this
                                                      AD unless that sliding tube has passed the              of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR            this proposed AD would require
                                                      inspection required by paragraph (i) of this            21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to          replacement of the APU negative-G fuel
                                                      AD.                                                     a location where the airplane can be                   feed tube assembly and the drain line.
                                                         (2) For airplanes that, as of the effective          modified (if the operator elects to do so),            We are proposing this AD to prevent a
                                                      date of this AD, do not have an MLG sliding             provided the MLG remains extended                      chafing condition in the negative-G fuel
                                                      tube installed that has a part number and               throughout the flight.                                 feed drain line, which can result in fuel
                                                      serial number listed in table 1 to paragraphs                                                                  leaking from the drain line. Leakage of
                                                      (h), (i), (k)(1), (k)(2), (l)(1), and (l)(2) of this    (o) Related Information
                                                                                                                                                                     the negative-G fuel feed drain line is a
                                                      AD: No person may install on any airplane                  (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                      an MLG sliding tube having a part number
                                                                                                                                                                     dormant failure. This condition, in
                                                                                                              Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
                                                      and serial number listed in table 1 to                  Airworthiness Directive 2014–0058, dated
                                                                                                                                                                     combination with a nearby hot surface
                                                      paragraphs (h), (i), (k)(1), (k)(2), (l)(1), and        March 11, 2014, for related information. This          or other potential ignition source, could
                                                      (l)(2) of this AD unless that sliding tube has          MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the              result in an uncontrolled fire in the aft
                                                      passed the inspection required by paragraph             Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/                equipment bay.
                                                      (i) of this AD.                                         #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0831-0003.                 DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                      (m) Other FAA AD Provisions                                (2) For service information identified in           this proposed AD by August 12, 2016.
                                                        The following provisions also apply to this           this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness                 ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
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                                                      AD:                                                     Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice                      using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                        (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
                                                                                                                                                                     11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                      (AMOCs): The Manager, International                     telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
                                                                                                              93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@                  methods:
                                                      Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane                                                                               • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                      Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                  airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
                                                      approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                 You may view this service information at the           http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                      using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.             FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601              instructions for submitting comments.
                                                      In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your              Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                          • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                      request to your principal inspector or local            information on the availability of this                   • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                      Flight Standards District Office, as                    material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                Transportation, Docket Operations, M–


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                                                      30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    www.regulations.gov, including any                       This service information is reasonably
                                                      W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    personal information you provide. We                   available because the interested parties
                                                      Washington, DC 20590.                                   will also post a report summarizing each               have access to it through their normal
                                                         • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                  substantive verbal contact we receive                  course of business or by the means
                                                      Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   about this proposed AD.                                identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                      30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    Discussion                                             FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                      W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                                                                                 Transport Canada Civil Aviation                     of This Proposed AD
                                                      Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                      p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     (TCCA), which is the aviation authority                  This product has been approved by
                                                      Federal holidays.                                       for Canada, has issued Canadian                        the aviation authority of another
                                                         For service information identified in                Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–26,                    country, and is approved for operation
                                                      this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,                    dated September 14, 2015 (referred to                  in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                      400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,                      after this as the Mandatory Continuing                 bilateral agreement with the State of
                                                      Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone                      Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the                    Design Authority, we have been notified
                                                      514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email                   MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition                of the unsafe condition described in the
                                                      thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet                   for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–                 MCAI and service information
                                                      http://www.bombardier.com. You may                      600–2A12 (CL–601 Variant) and CL–                      referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                      view this referenced service information                600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and                    AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                                      at the FAA, Transport Airplane                          CL–604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI                   information and determined an unsafe
                                                      Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                      states:                                                condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                                      Renton, WA. For information on the                        It was reported that a potential chaffing            develop on other products of the same
                                                      availability of this material at the FAA,               condition exist between the Auxiliary Power            type design.
                                                      call 425–227–1221.                                      Unit (APU) negative-G fuel feed drain line
                                                                                                              and its surrounding structure and                      Costs of Compliance
                                                      Examining the AD Docket                                 components. Leakage of the negative-G fuel                We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                                                                              feed drain line is a dormant failure, however,         affects 504 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                         You may examine the AD docket on                     in combination with a nearby hot surface or
                                                      the Internet at http://                                                                                           We also estimate that it will take
                                                                                                              other potential ignition source, could result
                                                      www.regulations.gov by searching for                    in an uncontrolled fire in the aft equipment
                                                                                                                                                                     about 22 work-hours per product to
                                                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       bay.                                                   comply with the basic requirements of
                                                      7418; or in person at the Docket                          This [Canadian] AD mandates [for certain             this proposed AD. The average labor
                                                      Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      airplanes] the detailed visual inspection [for         rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
                                                      and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      chafing conditions, e.g., fouling between the          parts would cost about $6,334 per
                                                                                                              drain line and other components and                    product. Based on these figures, we
                                                      except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  insufficient clearance] and, if required,
                                                      contains this proposed AD, the                                                                                 estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
                                                                                                              rectification [corrective actions], to ensure
                                                      regulatory evaluation, any comments                                                                            U.S. operators to be $4,134,816 or
                                                                                                              required clearance between the APU
                                                      received, and other information. The                    negative-G fuel feed drain line and its                $8,204 per product.
                                                      street address for the Docket Operations                surrounding structure and components [and,                According to the manufacturer, some
                                                      office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in                   for certain other airplanes, this [Canadian]           of the costs of this proposed AD may be
                                                      the ADDRESSES section. Comments will                    AD mandates replacement of the APU                     covered under warranty, thereby
                                                      be available in the AD docket shortly
                                                                                                              negative-G fuel feed tube assembly and the             reducing the cost impact on affected
                                                                                                              drain line].                                           individuals. We do not control warranty
                                                      after receipt.
                                                                                                                Corrective actions include replacing                 coverage for affected individuals. As a
                                                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                                                               result, we have included all costs in our
                                                                                                              the APU negative-G fuel feed drain line.
                                                      Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer,                                                                           cost estimate.
                                                                                                              You may examine the MCAI in the AD
                                                      Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE–
                                                                                                              docket on the Internet at http://                      Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                      173, FAA, New York Aircraft
                                                                                                              www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                      Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart                                                                          Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                                                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                      Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY                                                                                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                                                                              7418.
                                                      11590; telephone: 516–228–7337; fax:                                                                           rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                      516–794–5531.                                           Related Service Information Under 1                    section 106, describes the authority of
                                                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              CFR Part 51                                            the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                                                                                                 Bombardier, Inc. has issued the                     Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                                      Comments Invited
                                                                                                              following service information:                         detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                        We invite you to send any written                        • Service Bulletin 601–0640, dated                  authority.
                                                      relevant data, views, or arguments about                May 19, 2015; and Service Bulletin 604–                   We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                      this proposed AD. Send your comments                    28–021 dated May 19, 2015. The service                 the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                      to an address listed under the                          information describes procedures for a                 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                      ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.                 detailed inspection for chafing                        General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                      FAA–2016–7418; Directorate Identifier                   conditions of the negative-G fuel feed                 section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                      2015–NM–163–AD’’ at the beginning of                    drain line of the APU, and corrective                  promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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                                                      your comments. We specifically invite                   actions.                                               air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                      comments on the overall regulatory,                        • Service Bulletin 605–28–009, dated                for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                      economic, environmental, and energy                     May 19, 2015. The service information                  the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                      aspects of this proposed AD. We will                    describes procedures for a detailed                    safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                      consider all comments received by the                   inspection for chafing conditions of the               is within the scope of that authority
                                                      closing date and may amend this                         negative-G fuel feed drain line of the                 because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                      proposed AD based on those comments.                    APU, replacement of the APU negative-                  that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                        We will post all comments we                          G fuel feed tube assembly and the drain                products identified in this rulemaking
                                                      receive, without change, to http://                     line, and corrective actions.                          action.


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                                                                               Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 28, 2016 / Proposed Rules                                                41891

                                                      Regulatory Findings                                       (3) Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant)               accordance with Part C of the
                                                                                                              airplanes, having S/Ns 5301 through 5665               Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
                                                        We determined that this proposed AD                   inclusive, and 5701 through 5970 inclusive.            Service Bulletin 605–28–009, dated May 19,
                                                      would not have federalism implications                                                                         2015.
                                                      under Executive Order 13132. This                       (d) Subject
                                                                                                                                                                       Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: An
                                                      proposed AD would not have a                             Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                                                                                     inspection is not required.
                                                      substantial direct effect on the States, on             America Code 28, Fuel.
                                                      the relationship between the national                   (e) Reason                                             (i) Service Information Exception
                                                      Government and the States, or on the                       This AD was prompted by a report that a               Where any service information identified
                                                      distribution of power and                               potential chafing condition exists between             in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this
                                                      responsibilities among the various                      the negative-G fuel feed drain line of the             AD specifies to contact the manufacturer for
                                                      levels of government.                                   auxiliary power unit (APU) and its                     corrective action, before further flight, repair
                                                        For the reasons discussed above, I                    surrounding structure and components. We               using a method approved by the Manager,
                                                      certify this proposed regulation:                       are issuing this AD to prevent a chafing               New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
                                                        1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                  condition in the negative-G fuel feed drain            ANE–170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil
                                                      action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                   line, which can result in fuel leaking from            Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
                                                        2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the            the drain line. This condition, in                     Design Approval Organization (DAO).
                                                                                                              combination with a nearby hot surface or
                                                      DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                  other potential ignition source, could result          (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                      (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                       in an uncontrolled fire in the aft equipment              The following provisions also apply to this
                                                        3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in             bay.                                                   AD:
                                                      Alaska; and                                                                                                       (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                        4. Will not have a significant                        (f) Compliance
                                                                                                                                                                     (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,
                                                      economic impact, positive or negative,                    Comply with this AD within the                       ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
                                                      on a substantial number of small entities               compliance times specified, unless already
                                                                                                                                                                     AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
                                                      under the criteria of the Regulatory                    done.
                                                                                                                                                                     procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
                                                      Flexibility Act.                                        (g) Inspection and Corrective Action for               accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                                                                                              Certain Airplanes                                      request to your principal inspector or local
                                                      List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                 Within 24 months after the effective date           Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                of this AD, comply with the applicable                 appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                      safety, Incorporation by reference,                     actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through         to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
                                                      Safety.                                                 (g)(3) of this AD, except as required by               Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                              paragraph (i) of this AD. Do all applicable            Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE–173,
                                                      The Proposed Amendment                                  corrective actions before further flight.              FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
                                                        Accordingly, under the authority                         (1) For Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601                   Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
                                                      delegated to me by the Administrator,                   Variant) airplanes, having S/Ns 3001 through           516–228–7337; fax 516–794–5531. Before
                                                      the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   3066 inclusive; and Model CL–600–2B16                  using any approved AMOC, notify your
                                                      39 as follows:                                          (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants)                     appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
                                                                                                              airplanes, having S/Ns 5001 through 5194               principal inspector, the manager of the local
                                                      PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   inclusive: Do a detailed inspection for                flight standards district office/certificate
                                                      DIRECTIVES                                              chafing conditions of the negative-G fuel feed         holding district office. The AMOC approval
                                                                                                              drain line of the APU, and do all applicable           letter must specifically reference this AD.
                                                      ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 corrective actions, in accordance with the                (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                                                                              Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier              requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                                      continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                              Service Bulletin 601–0640, dated May 19,               actions from a manufacturer, the action must
                                                          Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          2015.                                                  be accomplished using a method approved
                                                                                                                 (2) For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604                   by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
                                                      § 39.13     [Amended]                                   Variant) airplanes, having S/Ns 5301 through           FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
                                                      ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   5665 inclusive: Do a detailed inspection for           DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
                                                      the following new airworthiness                         chafing conditions of the negative-G fuel feed         must include the DAO-authorized signature.
                                                      directive (AD):                                         drain line of the APU, and do all applicable
                                                                                                              corrective actions, in accordance with the             (k) Related Information
                                                      Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                                                                              Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier                (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                         7418; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–
                                                                                                              Service Bulletin 604–28–021, dated May 19,             Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
                                                         163–AD.
                                                                                                              2015.                                                  Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–26, dated
                                                      (a) Comments Due Date                                      (3) For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604                   September 14, 2015, for related information.
                                                        We must receive comments by August 12,                Variant) airplanes, having S/Ns 5701 through
                                                                                                                                                                     This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
                                                      2016.                                                   5913 inclusive, 5917, 5918, and 5923 through
                                                                                                                                                                     on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
                                                                                                              5970 inclusive: Do a detailed inspection for
                                                      (b) Affected ADs                                                                                               by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                                                                              chafing conditions of the negative-G fuel feed
                                                                                                                                                                     FAA–2016–7418.
                                                          None.                                               drain line of the APU, and do all applicable
                                                                                                              corrective actions, in accordance with the               (2) For service information identified in
                                                      (c) Applicability                                       Accomplishment Instructions in Part A and,             this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
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                                                         This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.                  if applicable, Part B of Bombardier Service            Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
                                                      airplanes, certificated in any category,                Bulletin 605–28–009, dated May 19, 2015.               Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
                                                      identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and                                                                   855–7401; email thd.crj@
                                                      (c)(3) of this AD.                                      (h) Modification for Certain Other Airplanes           aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
                                                         (1) Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601 Variant)                 For Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant)                  www.bombardier.com. You may view this
                                                      airplanes, having serial numbers (S/Ns) 3001            airplanes having S/Ns 5914 through 5916                service information at the FAA, Transport
                                                      through 3066 inclusive.                                 inclusive and 5919 through 5922 inclusive:             Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                         (2) Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and                 Within 24 months after the effective date of           Renton, WA. For information on the
                                                      CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes, having S/Ns              this AD, replace the APU negative–G fuel               availability of this material at the FAA, call
                                                      5001 through 5194 inclusive.                            feed tube assembly and the drain line, in              425–227–1221.



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                                                      41892                    Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 28, 2016 / Proposed Rules

                                                        Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 16,               For service information identified in                Directive 2015–0238, dated December
                                                      2016.                                                   this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,                         18, 2015 (referred to after this as the
                                                      Dionne Palermo,                                         Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond                       Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
                                                      Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                      Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac                  Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
                                                      Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.            Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36                an unsafe condition for Airbus Model
                                                      [FR Doc. 2016–14965 Filed 6–27–16; 8:45 am]             96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email                       A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4–
                                                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;                       600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
                                                                                                              Internet http://www.airbus.com. You                    airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
                                                                                                              may view this referenced service                       Variant F airplanes (collectively called
                                                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            information at the FAA, Transport                      Model A300–600 series airplanes); and
                                                                                                              Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue                 Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI
                                                      Federal Aviation Administration                         SW., Renton, WA. For information on                    states:
                                                                                                              the availability of this material at the                  During inspections to detect corrosion on
                                                      14 CFR Part 39                                          FAA, call 425–227–1221.                                the Bulk Cargo Doors of Airbus A300 family
                                                      [Docket No. FAA–2016–7269; Directorate                  Examining the AD Docket                                aeroplanes, several cracks were discovered.
                                                      Identifier 2015–NM–198–AD]                                                                                     Investigations revealed that a set of SRM
                                                                                                                 You may examine the AD docket on                    [structural repair manual] repair solutions
                                                      RIN 2120–AA64                                           the Internet at http://                                was defined in 1993, and was classified as
                                                                                                              www.regulations.gov by searching for                   permanent and without limitation. As of
                                                      Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                                                                               2011, this set of repair solutions was revised
                                                                                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                      Airplanes                                                                                                      and classified permanent, but with post-
                                                                                                              7269; or in person at the Docket
                                                      AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                Management Facility between 9 a.m.                     repair required actions.
                                                                                                                                                                        This condition, if not detected and
                                                      Administration (FAA), DOT.                              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                                                                                                                                     corrected, could result in rapid
                                                      ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                   except Federal holidays. The AD docket                 decompression events or even loss of the
                                                      (NPRM).                                                 contains this proposed AD, the                         bulk cargo door.
                                                                                                              regulatory evaluation, any comments                       As per Ageing Aircraft rules, it was
                                                      SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                    received, and other information. The                   determined that new inspections have to be
                                                      airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                street address for the Docket Operations               completed on the Bulk Cargo Door Frames to
                                                      Airbus Model A300 series airplanes;                     office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in                  detect potential fatigue damages on repaired
                                                      Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–                     the ADDRESSES section. Comments will                   structures or to perform a new repair scheme.
                                                      600R series airplanes, and Model A300                   be available in the AD docket shortly                     Based on the fact that several aeroplanes
                                                      C4–605R Variant F airplanes                             after receipt.                                         could potentially be flying with potential
                                                      (collectively called Model A300–600                                                                            fatigue damages on repaired structures,
                                                                                                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan                   Airbus was requested to issue Alert Operator
                                                      series airplanes); and Model A310 series                Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,                            Transmission (AOT) A53W010–15 to provide
                                                      airplanes. This proposed AD was                         International Branch, ANM–116,                         fleet-wide inspection instructions to address
                                                      prompted by a report indicating that                    Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,                   this condition.
                                                      during inspections to detect corrosion of               1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA                          For the reasons describes above, this
                                                      the bulk cargo doors, several cracks                    98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;                    [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
                                                      were discovered. This proposed AD                       fax 425–227–1149.                                      the bulk cargo door frame to determine
                                                      would require a general visual                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                                                                     whether a repair has been accomplished and,
                                                      inspection of the bulk cargo door frame                                                                        depending on findings, accomplishment of
                                                      to identify any structural repairs, a                   Comments Invited                                       applicable corrective action(s).
                                                      detailed visual inspection of the frame                   We invite you to send any written                       The required actions in this NPRM
                                                      at the repaired area for any cracking if                relevant data, views, or arguments about               include a detailed visual inspection of
                                                      necessary, and corrective actions if                    this proposed AD. Send your comments                   the bulk cargo door frame at the
                                                      necessary. We are proposing this AD to                  to an address listed under the                         repaired area for any cracking, repair of
                                                      detect and correct cracking of the bulk                 ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.                cracks, and post-repair inspections of
                                                      cargo doors; such cracking could result                 FAA–2016–7269; Directorate Identifier                  crack-free frames. You may examine the
                                                      in rapid airplane decompression or                      2015–NM–198–AD’’ at the beginning of                   MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet
                                                      possible loss of the bulk cargo door.                   your comments. We specifically invite                  at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                      DATES: We must receive comments on                      comments on the overall regulatory,                    searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                      this proposed AD by August 12, 2016.                    economic, environmental, and energy                    FAA–2016–7269.
                                                      ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                       aspects of this proposed AD. We will                   Related Service Information Under 1
                                                      using the procedures found in 14 CFR                    consider all comments received by the                  CFR Part 51
                                                      11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                closing date and may amend this
                                                      methods:                                                proposed AD based on those comments.                      We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators
                                                         • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                    We will post all comments we                         Transmission A53W010–15, Revision
                                                      http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  receive, without change, to http://                    00, including Appendixes 1, 2, and 3,
                                                      instructions for submitting comments.                   www.regulations.gov, including any                     dated December 15, 2015. The service
                                                         • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 personal information you provide. We                   information describes a general visual
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                                                         • Mail: U.S. Department of                           will also post a report summarizing each               inspection of the bulk cargo door frame
                                                      Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   substantive verbal contact we receive                  to identify any structural repairs, and a
                                                      30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    about this proposed AD.                                detailed visual inspection of the frame
                                                      W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                                                                           at the repaired area. This service
                                                      Washington, DC 20590.                                   Discussion                                             information is reasonably available
                                                         • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                       The European Aviation Safety Agency                  because the interested parties have
                                                      address above between 9 a.m. and 5                      (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                   access to it through their normal course
                                                      p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     for the Member States of the European                  of business or by the means identified
                                                      Federal holidays.                                       Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness                   in the ADDRESSES section.


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Document Created: 2016-06-28 00:53:22
Document Modified: 2016-06-28 00:53:22
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 12, 2016.
ContactNorman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531.
FR Citation81 FR 41889 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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