81_FR_43609 81 FR 43481 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

81 FR 43481 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 128 (July 5, 2016)

Page Range43481-43483
FR Document2016-15357

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD requires an inspection to determine if certain left and right main landing gear (MLG) retract actuator rod ends are installed and repetitive liquid penetrant inspections (LPIs) of affected left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides optional terminating action for the inspections. This AD was prompted by a report of cracked MLG retract actuator rod ends. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends, which could lead to left or right MLG collapse.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 128 (Tuesday, July 5, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 5, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-15357]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-7422; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-079-AD; 
Amendment 39-18579; AD 2016-13-14]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD requires an 
inspection to determine if certain left and right main landing gear 
(MLG) retract actuator rod ends are installed and repetitive liquid 
penetrant inspections (LPIs) of affected left and right MLG retract 
actuator rod ends, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also 
provides optional terminating action for the inspections. This AD was 
prompted by a report of cracked MLG retract actuator rod ends. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the left and 
right MLG retract actuator rod ends, which could lead to left or right 
MLG collapse.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 20, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 20, 
2016.
    We must receive comments on this AD by August 19, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, 
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone: 416-375-4000; fax: 416-
375-4539; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at 
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
7422.

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-
7422; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office 
(telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 
NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7329; fax: 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2016-16, dated May 20, 
2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    There has been a single reported case of a cracked MLG retract 
actuator rod end in service. A supplier disclosure letter and 
subsequent Bombardier analysis indicate that the MLG retract 
actuator rod end P/N [part number] P3A2750 and P3A2750-1 may develop 
fatigue cracking. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to 
left hand (LH) or right hand (RH) MLG collapse.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the inspection [to determine if 
certain left and right main landing gear MLG retract actuator rod 
ends are installed, repetitive LPIs of affected left and right MLG 
retract actuator rod ends, and corrective actions if necessary], and 
replacement of the LH and RH MLG retract actuator rod ends P/N 
P3A2750 and P3A2750-1 [which is terminating action for the 
repetitive LPIs].

    Corrective actions includes replacing cracked MLG retract actuator 
rod ends. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
7422.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 84-32-142, dated May 
4, 2016. The service information describes procedures for an inspection 
to determine if certain left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends 
are installed, repetitive LPIs of the left and right MLG retract 
actuator rod ends, and replacement of left and right MLG

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retract actuator rod ends. This service information is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
fatigue cracking of the left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends 
could lead to left or right MLG collapse. Therefore, we determined that 
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are 
impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment 
effective in fewer than 30 days.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. We are currently considering 
requiring the replacement of affected left and right MLG retract 
actuator rod ends with P/N P3A6460, which will constitute terminating 
action for the inspections required by this AD. However, the planned 
compliance time for the replacement would allow enough time to provide 
notice and opportunity for prior public comment on the merits of the 
replacement.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-7422; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NM-079-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 52 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of 
this AD on U.S. operators to be $4,420, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $2,019, for a cost of 
$2,274 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need these actions.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-13-14 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18579. Docket No. FAA-
2016-7422; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-079-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective July 20, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401 and -
402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001, 
and 4003 through 4325 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of cracked main landing gear 
(MLG) retract actuator rod ends. We are issuing this AD to detect 
and correct fatigue cracking of the left and right MLG retract 
actuator rod ends, which could lead to left or right MLG collapse.

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(f) Compliance

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

(g) Part Number Inspection

    Within 100 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, 
inspect the left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends to 
determine if part number (P/N) P3A2750 or P3A2750-1 is installed. A 
review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this 
inspection if the part number can be conclusively determined from 
that review.

(h) Repetitive Liquid Penetrant Inspections (LPIs)

    For each left or right MLG retract actuator rod end having P/N 
P3A2750 or P3A2750-1: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 
(h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, do an LPI to detect cracks of the MLG 
retract actuator rod end, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-142, dated May 4, 
2016, except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD. Thereafter, 
repeat the LPI at intervals not to exceed 600 flight cycles.
    (1) If the MLG retract actuator rod end has accumulated more 
than 6,000 flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD: 
Inspect within 100 flight cycles after the effective date of this 
AD.
    (2) If the MLG retract actuator rod end has accumulated 6,000 
flight cycles or fewer as of the effective date of this AD: Inspect 
within 600 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.

(i) Corrective Action

    If any crack is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight replace the cracked 
MLG retract actuator rod end, P/N P3A2750 or P3A2750-1, with a MLG 
retract actuator rod end, P/N P3A6460 in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-
142, dated May 4, 2016, except as required by paragraph (k) of this 
AD.

(j) Optional Replacement

    Replacement of the left and right side MLG retract actuator rod 
ends, P/N P3A2750 or P3A2750-1, with left and right MLG retract 
actuator rod ends, P/N P3A6460, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-
142, dated May 4, 2016, except as required by paragraph (k) of this 
AD, constitutes terminating action for the actions required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that airplane.

(k) Exception to Paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of This AD

    If it is not possible to complete all the instructions in 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-142, dated May 4, 2016 because of 
the configuration of the airplane: Before further flight, repair 
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).

(l) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
left or right MLG retract actuator rod end, P/N P3A2750 or P3A2750-
1, on any airplane.

(m) Other FAA AD Provisions

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

(n) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
Canadian AD CF-2016-16, dated May 20, 2016, for related information. 
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2016-7422.

(o) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-32-142, dated May 4, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt 
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone: 416-375-
4000; fax: 416-375-4539; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.bombardier.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 22, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                              2016, which contains the requirements of                 Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                              this AD.                                                 series airplanes. This AD requires an                 7422; or in person at the Docket
                                              (d) Compliance                                           inspection to determine if certain left               Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                You are responsible for performing each                and right main landing gear (MLG)                     p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                              action required by this AD within the                    retract actuator rod ends are installed               Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                              specified compliance time unless it has                  and repetitive liquid penetrant                       contains this AD, the regulatory
                                              already been accomplished prior to that time.            inspections (LPIs) of affected left and               evaluation, any comments received, and
                                              (e) Required Action                                      right MLG retract actuator rod ends, and              other information. The street address for
                                                                                                       corrective actions if necessary. This AD              the Docket Operations office (telephone:
                                                 Further flight is prohibited.                                                                               800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
                                                                                                       also provides optional terminating
                                              (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance                    action for the inspections. This AD was               section. Comments will be available in
                                              (AMOCs)                                                  prompted by a report of cracked MLG                   the AD docket shortly after receipt.
                                                 (1) The Manager, Safety Management                    retract actuator rod ends. We are issuing             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
                                              Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this                   this AD to detect and correct fatigue                 Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
                                              AD. Send your proposal to: Gary Roach,                   cracking of the left and right MLG                    and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE–
                                              Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and                retract actuator rod ends, which could                171, FAA, New York Aircraft
                                              Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA,
                                              10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
                                                                                                       lead to left or right MLG collapse.                   Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
                                              76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-                DATES: This AD becomes effective July                 Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
                                              ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.                           20, 2016.                                             11590; telephone: 516–228–7329; fax:
                                                 (2) For operations conducted under a 14                  The Director of the Federal Register               516–794–5531.
                                              CFR part 119 operating certificate or under              approved the incorporation by reference               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                              14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that               of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                              you notify your principal inspector, or                                                                        Discussion
                                              lacking a principal inspector, the manager of            as of July 20, 2016.
                                                                                                          We must receive comments on this                      Transport Canada Civil Aviation
                                              the local flight standards district office or
                                              certificate holding district office, before              AD by August 19, 2016.                                (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
                                              operating any aircraft complying with this               ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                                                                                                                             for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
                                              AD through an AMOC.                                      using the procedures found in 14 CFR                  CF–2016–16, dated May 20, 2016
                                                                                                       11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following              (referred to after this as the Mandatory
                                              (g) Additional Information
                                                                                                       methods:                                              Continuing Airworthiness Information,
                                                 The subject of this AD is addressed in                                                                      or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
                                              European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)                      • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                              Emergency AD 2016–0104–E, dated June 2,                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.
                                              2016. You may view the EASA AD on the                    instructions for submitting comments.                 Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The
                                              Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by                   • Fax: 202–493–2251.                               MCAI states:
                                              searching for and locating it in Docket No.                 • Mail: U.S. Department of                            There has been a single reported case of a
                                              FAA–2016–8032.                                           Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 cracked MLG retract actuator rod end in
                                              (h) Subject                                              30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                  service. A supplier disclosure letter and
                                                                                                                                                             subsequent Bombardier analysis indicate that
                                                Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)                W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  the MLG retract actuator rod end P/N [part
                                              Code: Main Rotor Gearbox: 6320.                          Washington, DC 20590.                                 number] P3A2750 and P3A2750–1 may
                                                Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 23,                  • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                develop fatigue cracking. This condition, if
                                              2016.                                                    Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 not corrected, could lead to left hand (LH) or
                                              James A. Grigg,                                          30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                  right hand (RH) MLG collapse.
                                                                                                       W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                     This [Canadian] AD mandates the
                                              Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,                                                                        inspection [to determine if certain left and
                                              Aircraft Certification Service.                          Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                                                                       p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   right main landing gear MLG retract actuator
                                              [FR Doc. 2016–15624 Filed 7–1–16; 8:45 am]                                                                     rod ends are installed, repetitive LPIs of
                                                                                                       Federal holidays.                                     affected left and right MLG retract actuator
                                              BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                          For service information identified in              rod ends, and corrective actions if necessary],
                                                                                                       this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc.,            and replacement of the LH and RH MLG
                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123                     retract actuator rod ends P/N P3A2750 and
                                                                                                       Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario                   P3A2750–1 [which is terminating action for
                                                                                                       M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone: 416–375–                  the repetitive LPIs].
                                              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                       4000; fax: 416–375–4539; email:                         Corrective actions includes replacing
                                              14 CFR Part 39                                           thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;                      cracked MLG retract actuator rod ends.
                                                                                                       Internet: http://www.bombardier.com.                  You may examine the MCAI on the
                                              [Docket No. FAA–2016–7422; Directorate                   You may view this referenced service
                                              Identifier 2016–NM–079–AD; Amendment                                                                           Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
                                              39–18579; AD 2016–13–14]                                 information at the FAA, Transport                     by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                                                                       Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue                FAA–2016–7422.
                                              RIN 2120–AA64                                            SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                                                                                       the availability of this material at the              Related Service Information Under 1
                                              Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,                    FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also                    CFR Part 51
                                              Inc. Airplanes                                           available on the Internet at http://                    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service
                                              AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                  Bulletin 84–32–142, dated May 4, 2016.
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                                              Administration (FAA), Department of                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     The service information describes
                                              Transportation (DOT).                                    7422.                                                 procedures for an inspection to
                                              ACTION: Final rule; request for                                                                                determine if certain left and right MLG
                                                                                                       Examining the AD Docket                               retract actuator rod ends are installed,
                                              comments.
                                                                                                         You may examine the AD docket on                    repetitive LPIs of the left and right MLG
                                              SUMMARY:  We are adopting a new                          the Internet at http://                               retract actuator rod ends, and
                                              airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                 www.regulations.gov by searching for                  replacement of left and right MLG


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                                              retract actuator rod ends. This service                  environmental, and energy aspects of                  not have a substantial direct effect on
                                              information is reasonably available                      this AD. We will consider all comments                the States, on the relationship between
                                              because the interested parties have                      received by the closing date and may                  the national government and the States,
                                              access to it through their normal course                 amend this AD based on those                          or on the distribution of power and
                                              of business or by the means identified                   comments.                                             responsibilities among the various
                                              in the ADDRESSES section.                                  We will post all comments we                        levels of government.
                                                                                                       receive, without change, to http://                     For the reasons discussed above, I
                                              FAA’s Determination and Requirements                     www.regulations.gov, including any
                                              of This AD                                                                                                     certify that this AD:
                                                                                                       personal information you provide. We                    1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                This product has been approved by                      will also post a report summarizing each              action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                              the aviation authority of another                        substantive verbal contact we receive                   2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                              country, and is approved for operation                   about this AD.                                        DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                              in the United States. Pursuant to our                                                                          (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                              bilateral agreement with the State of                    Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                                                                               3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                              Design Authority, we have been notified                     We estimate that this AD affects 52
                                                                                                                                                             Alaska; and
                                              of the unsafe condition described in the                 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                                                                          We also estimate that it will take                   4. Will not have a significant
                                              MCAI and service information
                                                                                                       about 1 work-hour per product to                      economic impact, positive or negative,
                                              referenced above. We are issuing this
                                                                                                       comply with the basic requirements of                 on a substantial number of small entities
                                              AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                                                                                       this AD. The average labor rate is $85                under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                              information and determined the unsafe
                                                                                                       per work-hour. Based on these figures,                Flexibility Act.
                                              condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                              develop on other products of the same                    we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.               List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                              type design.                                             operators to be $4,420, or $85 per
                                                                                                       product.                                                Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                              FAA’s Determination of the Effective                        In addition, we estimate that any                  safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                              Date                                                     necessary follow-on actions will take                 Safety.
                                                An unsafe condition exists that                        about 3 work-hours and require parts                  Adoption of the Amendment
                                              requires the immediate adoption of this                  costing $2,019, for a cost of $2,274 per
                                              AD. The FAA has found that the risk to                   product. We have no way of                              Accordingly, under the authority
                                              the flying public justifies waiving notice               determining the number of aircraft that               delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                              and comment prior to adoption of this                    might need these actions.                             the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                              rule because fatigue cracking of the left                   According to the manufacturer, some                follows:
                                              and right MLG retract actuator rod ends                  of the costs of this AD may be covered
                                                                                                                                                             PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                              could lead to left or right MLG collapse.                under warranty, thereby reducing the
                                                                                                                                                             DIRECTIVES
                                              Therefore, we determined that notice                     cost impact on affected individuals. We
                                              and opportunity for public comment                       do not control warranty coverage for                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                              before issuing this AD are impracticable                 affected individuals. As a result, we                 continues to read as follows:
                                              and that good cause exists for making                    have included all costs in our cost
                                              this amendment effective in fewer than                   estimate.                                                 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                              30 days.                                                                                                       § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                                                                       Authority for This Rulemaking
                                              Interim Action                                              Title 49 of the United States Code                 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                We consider this AD interim action.                    specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                the following new airworthiness
                                              We are currently considering requiring                   rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                 directive (AD):
                                              the replacement of affected left and right               section 106, describes the authority of               2016–13–14 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
                                              MLG retract actuator rod ends with                       the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                    39–18579. Docket No. FAA–2016–7422;
                                              P/N P3A6460, which will constitute                       Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                    Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–079–AD.
                                              terminating action for the inspections                   detail the scope of the Agency’s                      (a) Effective Date
                                              required by this AD. However, the                        authority.                                              This AD becomes effective July 20, 2016.
                                              planned compliance time for the                             We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                              replacement would allow enough time                      the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,            (b) Affected ADs
                                              to provide notice and opportunity for                    Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     None.
                                              prior public comment on the merits of                    General requirements.’’ Under that                    (c) Applicability
                                              the replacement.                                         section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                                                                       promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in               This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
                                              Comments Invited                                                                                               DHC–8–400, –401 and –402 airplanes,
                                                                                                       air commerce by prescribing regulations               certificated in any category, serial numbers
                                                 This AD is a final rule that involves                 for practices, methods, and procedures                4001, and 4003 through 4325 inclusive.
                                              requirements affecting flight safety, and                the Administrator finds necessary for
                                              we did not precede it by notice and                      safety in air commerce. This regulation               (d) Subject
                                              opportunity for public comment. We                       is within the scope of that authority                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                              invite you to send any written relevant                  because it addresses an unsafe condition              America Code 32, Landing gear.
                                              data, views, or arguments about this AD.                 that is likely to exist or develop on                 (e) Reason
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                                              Send your comments to an address                         products identified in this rulemaking
                                              listed under the ADDRESSES section.                                                                               This AD was prompted by a report of
                                                                                                       action.                                               cracked main landing gear (MLG) retract
                                              Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–7422;                                                                            actuator rod ends. We are issuing this AD to
                                              Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–079–                      Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                                                                             detect and correct fatigue cracking of the left
                                              AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.                    We determined that this AD will not                 and right MLG retract actuator rod ends,
                                              We specifically invite comments on the                   have federalism implications under                    which could lead to left or right MLG
                                              overall regulatory, economic,                            Executive Order 13132. This AD will                   collapse.



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                                              (f) Compliance                                           (l) Parts Installation Prohibition                    National Archives and Records
                                                Comply with this AD within the                            As of the effective date of this AD, no            Administration (NARA). For information on
                                              compliance times specified, unless already               person may install a left or right MLG retract        the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                              done.                                                    actuator rod end, P/N P3A2750 or P3A2750–             202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                       1, on any airplane.                                   www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                              (g) Part Number Inspection                                                                                     locations.html.
                                                                                                       (m) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                 Within 100 flight cycles after the effective                                                                  Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 22,
                                              date of this AD, inspect the left and right                 The following provisions also apply to this        2016.
                                              MLG retract actuator rod ends to determine               AD:
                                                                                                          (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance              Dorr M. Anderson,
                                              if part number (P/N) P3A2750 or P3A2750–
                                                                                                       (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,                   Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                              1 is installed. A review of airplane                                                                           Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                       ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
                                              maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
                                                                                                       AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the             [FR Doc. 2016–15357 Filed 7–1–16; 8:45 am]
                                              this inspection if the part number can be
                                                                                                       procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
                                              conclusively determined from that review.                accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                                                                                                                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

                                              (h) Repetitive Liquid Penetrant Inspections              request to your principal inspector or local
                                              (LPIs)                                                   Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                                                                       appropriate. If sending information directly          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                For each left or right MLG retract actuator            to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program
                                              rod end having P/N P3A2750 or P3A2750–1:                 Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,               Federal Aviation Administration
                                              At the applicable time specified in paragraph            FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
                                              (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, do an LPI to detect         Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone              14 CFR Part 39
                                              cracks of the MLG retract actuator rod end,              516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
                                              in accordance with the Accomplishment                    using any approved AMOC, notify your                  [Docket No. FAA–2015–3628; Directorate
                                              Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin              appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a         Identifier 2015–NM–025–AD; Amendment
                                              84–32–142, dated May 4, 2016, except as                  principal inspector, the manager of the local         39–18574; AD 2016–13–10]
                                              required by paragraph (k) of this AD.                    flight standards district office/certificate
                                              Thereafter, repeat the LPI at intervals not to           holding district office. The AMOC approval            RIN 2120–AA64
                                              exceed 600 flight cycles.                                letter must specifically reference this AD.
                                                (1) If the MLG retract actuator rod end has               (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the         Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
                                              accumulated more than 6,000 flight cycles as             effective date of this AD, for any requirement        Company Airplanes
                                              of the effective date of this AD: Inspect                in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
                                              within 100 flight cycles after the effective             a manufacturer, the action must be                    AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                              date of this AD.                                         accomplished using a method approved by               Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                (2) If the MLG retract actuator rod end has            the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,                   ACTION: Final rule.
                                              accumulated 6,000 flight cycles or fewer as              FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
                                              of the effective date of this AD: Inspect                (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design             SUMMARY:   We are superseding
                                              within 600 flight cycles after the effective             Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by           Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–12–
                                              date of this AD.                                         the DAO, the approval must include the
                                                                                                       DAO-authorized signature.
                                                                                                                                                             04, for certain The Boeing Company
                                              (i) Corrective Action                                                                                          Model 737–300, –400, and –500 series
                                                                                                       (n) Related Information                               airplanes. AD 2012–12–04 required
                                                 If any crack is found during any inspection
                                              required by paragraph (h) of this AD, before               Refer to Mandatory Continuing                       repetitive external detailed inspections
                                                                                                       Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian             and nondestructive inspections to detect
                                              further flight replace the cracked MLG retract
                                                                                                       AD CF–2016–16, dated May 20, 2016, for                cracks in the fuselage skin along the
                                              actuator rod end, P/N P3A2750 or P3A2750–
                                                                                                       related information. You may examine the              chem-mill steps at stringers S–1 and S–
                                              1, with a MLG retract actuator rod end, P/N
                                                                                                       MCAI on the Internet at http://
                                              P3A6460 in accordance with the                                                                                 2R, between station (STA) 400 and STA
                                                                                                       www.regulations.gov by searching for and
                                              Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
                                                                                                       locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7422.                    460, and repair if necessary. This new
                                              Service Bulletin 84–32–142, dated May 4,                                                                       AD requires a preventive modification
                                              2016, except as required by paragraph (k) of             (o) Material Incorporated by Reference                of the fuselage skin at crown stringers
                                              this AD.                                                    (1) The Director of the Federal Register           S–1 and S–2R. This new AD also
                                              (j) Optional Replacement                                 approved the incorporation by reference               reduces the inspection threshold for
                                                                                                       (IBR) of the service information listed in this       certain airplanes. This AD was
                                                Replacement of the left and right side MLG             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                              retract actuator rod ends, P/N P3A2750 or                                                                      prompted by a determination that, for
                                                                                                       part 51.
                                              P3A2750–1, with left and right MLG retract                  (2) You must use this service information          certain airplanes, the skin pockets
                                              actuator rod ends, P/N P3A6460, in                       as applicable to do the actions required by           adjacent to the Air Traffic Control (ATC)
                                              accordance with the Accomplishment                       this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          antenna are susceptible to widespread
                                              Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin                 (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–32–142,         fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD
                                              84–32–142, dated May 4, 2016, except as                  dated May 4, 2016.                                    to detect and correct fatigue cracking of
                                              required by paragraph (k) of this AD,                       (ii) Reserved.                                     the fuselage skin panels at the chem-
                                              constitutes terminating action for the actions              (3) For service information identified in          mill steps, which could result in sudden
                                              required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD            this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
                                              for that airplane.                                                                                             fracture and failure of the fuselage skin
                                                                                                       Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
                                                                                                       Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;                     panels, and consequent rapid
                                              (k) Exception to Paragraphs (h), (i), and (j)                                                                  decompression of the airplane.
                                                                                                       telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–375–
                                              of This AD
                                                                                                       4539; email: thd.qseries@                             DATES: This AD is effective August 9,
                                                 If it is not possible to complete all the             aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http://                2016.
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                                              instructions in Bombardier Service Bulletin              www.bombardier.com.                                      The Director of the Federal Register
                                              84–32–142, dated May 4, 2016 because of the                 (4) You may view this service information
                                              configuration of the airplane: Before further
                                                                                                                                                             approved the incorporation by reference
                                                                                                       at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                              flight, repair using a method approved by the            1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                                                                                                                             of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                              Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or                  information on the availability of this               as of August 9, 2016.
                                              Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or               material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                  The Director of the Federal Register
                                              Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval                     (5) You may view this service information          approved the incorporation by reference
                                              Organization (DAO).                                      that is incorporated by reference at the              of a certain other publication listed in


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Document Created: 2016-07-01 23:50:03
Document Modified: 2016-07-01 23:50:03
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD becomes effective July 20, 2016.
ContactAziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7329; fax: 516-794-5531.
FR Citation81 FR 43481 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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