81 FR 43122 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 127 (July 1, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 127 (July 1, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-15289 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 127 (Friday, July 1, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 43122-43124] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-15289] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7421; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-145-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that wear and possible leakage of the high-pressure seal in the cylinder of the No. 3 hydraulic system [[Page 43123]] reservoir could occur and prevent the system from reaching normal operating pressure. This proposed AD would require repetitive operational checks for wear and leakage of the high-pressure seal in the cylinder of the reservoir of the No. 3 hydraulic system, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct a malfunctioning temperature indication of the No. 3 hydraulic system. High hydraulic fluid temperature combined with a temperature transducer malfunction could result in un-annunciated overheating of the hydraulic system and consequent ignition sources inside the fuel tank, which, combined with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. 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- 7421; 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: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-7318; 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-2016-7421; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-145-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- 2015-27, 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- 2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705); CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and CL- 600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: It was discovered that the high-pressure seal in the cylinder of the No. 3 hydraulic system reservoir with P/N 960450-1 could wear and leak. This can cause high hydraulic fluid temperature and/or prevent the system from reaching normal operating pressure. High hydraulic fluid temperature, in combination with a temperature transducer malfunction, could result in an unannunciated overheat of the hydraulic system that could result in a potential ignition source within the fuel system. This [Canadian] AD mandates the repetitive operational check of the hydraulic system No. 3 fluid temperature indication as an interim mitigating action. Required actions include repeating any operational check that fails until the operational check passes. 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-2016-7421. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-29-018, Revision A, dated October 13, 2015. The service information describes procedures for performing an operational check for wear and leakage of the high- pressure seal in the cylinder of the reservoir of the No. 3 hydraulic system. 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 509 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $43,265, or $85 per airplane. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide a cost estimate for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. 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 [[Page 43124]] 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 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2016-7421; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-145-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, equipped with No. 3 hydraulic system reservoir having part number 960450-1. (1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL- 600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), having serial numbers 10002 through 10999 inclusive. (2) Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, having serial numbers 15001 through 15990 inclusive. (3) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, having serial numbers 19001 through 19990 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic power. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that wear and possible leakage of the high-pressure seal in the cylinder of the No. 3 hydraulic system reservoir could occur. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct a malfunctioning temperature indication of the No. 3 hydraulic system. High hydraulic fluid temperature combined with a temperature transducer malfunction could result in un- annunciated overheating of the hydraulic system and consequent ignition sources inside the fuel tank, which, combined with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Operational Check and Repair, if Necessary Within 660 flight hours or 4 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform an operational check for wear and leakage of the high-pressure seal in the cylinder of the reservoir of the No. 3 hydraulic system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-29- 018, Revision A, dated October 13, 2015. If the operational check fails, before further flight, do applicable corrective actions and repeat the operational check and applicable corrective actions until the operational check passes. Repeat the operational check thereafter at intervals not to exceed 660 flight hours or 4 months, whichever occurs first. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the applicable actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-29-018, dated June 25, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (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. Send information to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or 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 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-27, 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-2016-7421. (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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21, 2016. Dorr Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-15289 Filed 6-30-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) inspector, the manager of the local flight
of this AD, and do all applicable corrective standards district office/certificate holding
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation actions, using a method approved by the district office. The AMOC approval letter
safety, Incorporation by reference, Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, must specifically reference this AD.
Safety. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
The Proposed Amendment actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Accordingly, under the authority Organization Approval (DOA). Do all be accomplished using a method approved
delegated to me by the Administrator, applicable corrective actions before further by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part flight. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
39 as follows: (1) For Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes; the EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA
Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE– must include the DOA-authorized signature.
DIRECTIVES FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 (j) Related Information
airplanes: A functional test of the passenger/
crew door warning system. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
continues to read as follows: (2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200
airplanes: A check of the door locking Airworthiness Directive 2015–0007, dated
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. indicator system. January 15, 2015, for related information.
(3) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
§ 39.13 [Amended] airplanes: A check of the door lock on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding indication. by searching for and locating Docket No.
the following new airworthiness FAA–2016–7420.
(h) Main Entry/Passenger/Crew Door Closing (2) For service information identified in
directive (AD): Inspections, Adjustments, and Operational this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016– Tests and Corrective Actions Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
7420; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM– Within 330 flight hours or 13 months, 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
017–AD. whichever occurs first after the effective date telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
of this AD, unless already done: Do the www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
(a) Comments Due Date
applicable door closing inspections, service information at the FAA, Transport
We must receive comments by August 15, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
adjustments, and operational tests, and do all
2016. Renton, WA. For information on the
applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(b) Affected ADs
applicable service information identified in 425–227–1221.
None.
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21
(c) Applicability Do all applicable corrective actions before 2016.
This AD applies to the Dassault Aviation further flight. Dorr Anderson,
airplanes, certificated in any category, (1) For Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes;
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
of this AD, all airplanes. and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE–
FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 [FR Doc. 2016–15290 Filed 6–30–16; 8:45 am]
(1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes.
(2) Model FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F20–789, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
E, F, and G airplanes. also referred to as 789, dated December 9,
(3) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 2014.
airplanes. (2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(4) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 20–C5, 20– airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F200–
D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 airplanes. 133, also referred to as 133, dated December Federal Aviation Administration
(5) Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 9, 2014.
airplanes. (3) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 14 CFR Part 39
airplanes: Dassault Service Bulletin F50–531,
(d) Subject also referred to as 531, dated December 9, [Docket No. FAA–2016–7421; Directorate
Air Transport Association (ATA) of 2014. Identifier 2015–NM–145–AD]
America Code 52, Doors. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions RIN 2120–AA64
(e) Reason The following provisions also apply to this
AD: Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
This AD was prompted by a report that,
during approach for landing, the main entry (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Inc. Airplanes
door detached from an airplane. We are (AMOCs): The Manager, International
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
issuing this AD to detect and correct Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Administration (FAA), DOT.
defective crew/passenger doors. Such a
condition could result in the in-flight approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
opening or detachment of the crew/passenger using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (NPRM).
door, which could result in loss of control of In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
the airplane and injury to persons on the request to your principal inspector or local SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
ground. Flight Standards District Office, as airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
appropriate. If sending information directly Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
(f) Compliance to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702),
Comply with this AD within the Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705),
compliance times specified. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind airplanes, and CL–600–2E25 (Regional
(g) Main Entry/Passenger/Crew Door Check Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
or Functional Test telephone 425–227–1137; fax: 425–227–1149.
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This
Within 65 days after the effective date of Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- proposed AD was prompted by a
this AD, unless done within 6 months before AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using determination that wear and possible
the effective date of this AD, do the any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate leakage of the high-pressure seal in the
applicable functional test or door lock check principal inspector, or lacking a principal cylinder of the No. 3 hydraulic system
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reservoir could occur and prevent the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the Internet at http://
system from reaching normal operating Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, www.regulations.gov by searching for
pressure. This proposed AD would Airframe and Mechanical Systems and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
require repetitive operational checks for Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York 7421.
wear and leakage of the high-pressure Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
Related Service Information Under 1
seal in the cylinder of the reservoir of Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
the No. 3 hydraulic system, and CFR Part 51
NY 11590; telephone (516) 228–7318;
corrective actions if necessary. We are fax (516) 794–5531. We reviewed Bombardier Service
proposing this AD to detect and correct SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Bulletin 670BA–29–018, Revision A,
a malfunctioning temperature indication dated October 13, 2015. The service
of the No. 3 hydraulic system. High Comments Invited information describes procedures for
hydraulic fluid temperature combined We invite you to send any written performing an operational check for
with a temperature transducer relevant data, views, or arguments about wear and leakage of the high-pressure
malfunction could result in un- this proposed AD. Send your comments seal in the cylinder of the reservoir of
annunciated overheating of the to an address listed under the the No. 3 hydraulic system. This service
hydraulic system and consequent ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. information is reasonably available
ignition sources inside the fuel tank, FAA–2016–7421; Directorate Identifier because the interested parties have
which, combined with flammable fuel 2015–NM–145–AD’’ at the beginning of access to it through their normal course
vapors, could result in a fuel tank your comments. We specifically invite of business or by the means identified
explosion and consequent loss of the comments on the overall regulatory, in the ADDRESSES section.
airplane. economic, environmental, and energy FAA’s Determination and Requirements
DATES: We must receive comments on aspects of this proposed AD. We will of This Proposed AD
this proposed AD by August 15, 2016. consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this This product has been approved by
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
proposed AD based on those comments. the aviation authority of another
any of the following methods:
country, and is approved for operation
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http:// in the United States. Pursuant to our
instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any bilateral agreement with the State of
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. personal information you provide. We Design Authority, we have been notified
• Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each of the unsafe condition described in the
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive MCAI and service information
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD. referenced above. We are proposing this
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Washington, DC 20590. Discussion information and determined an unsafe
• Hand Delivery: Transport Canada Civil Aviation condition exists and is likely to exist or
• Deliver to Mail address above (TCCA), which is the aviation authority develop on other products of the same
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday for Canada, has issued Canadian type design.
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–27, Costs of Compliance
For service information identified in dated September 14, 2015 (referred to
this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, We estimate that this proposed AD
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, affects 509 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone We also estimate that it would take
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email about 1 work-hour per product to
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet comply with the basic requirements of
600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
http://www.bombardier.com. You may this proposed AD. The average labor
& 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
view this referenced service information rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
Series 705); CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
at the FAA, Transport Airplane these figures, we estimate the cost of
Series 900) airplanes; and CL–600–2E25
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The
Renton, WA. For information on the be $43,265, or $85 per airplane.
MCAI states: We have received no definitive data
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221. It was discovered that the high-pressure that would enable us to provide a cost
seal in the cylinder of the No. 3 hydraulic estimate for the on-condition actions
Examining the AD Docket system reservoir with P/N 960450–1 could specified in this proposed AD.
You may examine the AD docket on wear and leak. This can cause high hydraulic
the Internet at http:// fluid temperature and/or prevent the system Authority for This Rulemaking
from reaching normal operating pressure.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Title 49 of the United States Code
High hydraulic fluid temperature, in
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– combination with a temperature transducer specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
7421; or in person at the Docket malfunction, could result in an rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Management Facility between 9 a.m. unannunciated overheat of the hydraulic section 106, describes the authority of
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, system that could result in a potential the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
except Federal holidays. The AD docket ignition source within the fuel system. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
contains this proposed AD, the This [Canadian] AD mandates the detail the scope of the Agency’s
regulatory evaluation, any comments repetitive operational check of the hydraulic authority.
received, and other information. The system No. 3 fluid temperature indication as We are issuing this rulemaking under
an interim mitigating action. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in Required actions include repeating Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will any operational check that fails until the General requirements.’’ Under that
be available in the AD docket shortly operational check passes. You may section, Congress charges the FAA with
after receipt. examine the MCAI in the AD docket on promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
the Administrator finds necessary for airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), AD, if requested using the procedures found
or (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN:
safety in air commerce. This regulation
category, equipped with No. 3 hydraulic Program Manager, Continuing Operational
is within the scope of that authority Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
because it addresses an unsafe condition system reservoir having part number 960450–
1. Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
that is likely to exist or develop on (1) Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
products identified in this rulemaking Series 700, 701, & 702), CL–600–2D15 Before using any approved AMOC, notify
action. (Regional Jet Series 705), having serial your appropriate principal inspector, or
numbers 10002 through 10999 inclusive. lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
Regulatory Findings (2) Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet the local flight standards district office/
We determined that this proposed AD Series 900) airplanes, having serial numbers certificate holding district office. The AMOC
15001 through 15990 inclusive. approval letter must specifically reference
would not have federalism implications this AD.
(3) Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet
under Executive Order 13132. This Series 1000) airplanes, having serial numbers (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
proposed AD would not have a 19001 through 19990 inclusive. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
substantial direct effect on the States, on actions from a manufacturer, the action must
the relationship between the national (d) Subject be accomplished using a method approved
Government and the States, or on the Air Transport Association (ATA) of by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
distribution of power and America Code 29, Hydraulic power. FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
responsibilities among the various (e) Reason (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
levels of government. Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
This AD was prompted by a determination the DAO, the approval must include the
For the reasons discussed above, I that wear and possible leakage of the high- DAO-authorized signature.
certify this proposed regulation: pressure seal in the cylinder of the No. 3
hydraulic system reservoir could occur. We (j) Related Information
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
are issuing this AD to detect and correct a (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; malfunctioning temperature indication of the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the No. 3 hydraulic system. High hydraulic fluid Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–27, dated
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures temperature combined with a temperature September 14, 2015, for related information.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); transducer malfunction could result in un- This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in annunciated overheating of the hydraulic on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
system and consequent ignition sources by searching for and locating Docket No.
Alaska; and
inside the fuel tank, which, combined with FAA–2016–7421.
4. Will not have a significant flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel (2) For service information identified in
economic impact, positive or negative, tank explosion and consequent loss of the this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
on a substantial number of small entities airplane. Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
Flexibility Act. 855–7401; email thd.crj@
Comply with this AD within the aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already www.bombardier.com. You may view this
done. service information at the FAA, Transport
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
(g) Operational Check and Repair, if Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Necessary Renton, WA. For information on the
Safety. availability of this material at the FAA, call
Within 660 flight hours or 4 months after
The Proposed Amendment the effective date of this AD, whichever 425–227–1221.
occurs first: Perform an operational check for Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21,
Accordingly, under the authority wear and leakage of the high-pressure seal in 2016.
delegated to me by the Administrator, the cylinder of the reservoir of the No. 3 Dorr Anderson,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part hydraulic system, in accordance with the
39 as follows: Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Service Bulletin 670BA–29–018, Revision A,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS dated October 13, 2015. If the operational [FR Doc. 2016–15289 Filed 6–30–16; 8:45 am]
DIRECTIVES check fails, before further flight, do BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
applicable corrective actions and repeat the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 operational check and applicable corrective
continues to read as follows: actions until the operational check passes. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Repeat the operational check thereafter at
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. intervals not to exceed 660 flight hours or 4 Federal Aviation Administration
months, whichever occurs first.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
(h) Credit for Previous Actions 14 CFR Part 71
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
This paragraph provides credit for the
the following new airworthiness
applicable actions required by paragraph (g) [Docket No. FAA–2016–6985; Airspace
directive (AD):
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
of this AD, if those actions were performed Docket No. 16–AGL–16]
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2016– before the effective date of this AD using
7421; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM– Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–29–018, Proposed Amendment of Class E
145–AD. dated June 25, 2015, which is not Airspace for the Following Illinois
incorporated by reference in this AD. Towns; Carmi, IL; De Kalb, IL;
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 15, (i) Other FAA AD Provisions Harrisburg, IL; Kewanee, IL; Litchfield,
2016. The following provisions also apply to this IL; Paris, IL; and Taylorville, IL
AD:
(b) Affected ADs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY:Federal Aviation
None. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Administration (FAA), DOT.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-7318; fax (516) 794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 43122 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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