81 FR 44981 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 133 (July 12, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-16321

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600- 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of undesirable changes in the Reference Airspeed (RAS) Bug, occurring during flight without pilot input. This AD requires replacing the flight control computer (FCC). We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded pitch changes, which could result in deviation from a safe flight path.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5590; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-018-AD; 
Amendment 39-18588; AD 2016-14-07
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), 
Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 
900), and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This 
AD was prompted by reports of undesirable changes in the Reference 
Airspeed (RAS) Bug, occurring during flight without pilot input. This 
AD requires replacing the flight control computer (FCC). We are issuing 
this AD to prevent uncommanded pitch changes, which could result in 
deviation from a safe flight path.

DATES: This AD is effective August 16, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 16, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-
7401; email [email protected]; Internet. 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-2016-5590.

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-
5590; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, 
Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 
NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. 
Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), Model CL-600-2C10 
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet 
Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL-
600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in 
the Federal Register on April 14, 2016 (81 FR 22037) (``the NPRM''). 
The NPRM was prompted by reports of undesirable changes in the RAS Bug, 
occurring during flight without pilot input. The NPRM proposed to 
require replacing the FCC. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
uncommanded pitch changes, which could result in deviation from a safe 
flight path.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2016-02, dated January 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 CL-600-
2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet 
Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), 
Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL-600-2E25 
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    There have been numerous reports of uncommanded changes in the 
Reference Airspeed (RAS) Bug during flight. When the Auto Flight 
Control System (AFCS) is in a speed mode (CLB, DES, IAS or MACH), 
the flight director will show vertical guidance to achieve or 
maintain the reference airspeed. If the autopilot is engaged, the 
aeroplane will automatically follow that vertical guidance and cause 
the aeroplane to pitch up or pitch down. Investigation revealed that 
this uncommanded reference airspeed changes were caused by the FCC 
that did not correctly read the input data from the Input/Output 
Concentrator. If not corrected, these uncommanded pitch changes 
could create hazard for continued safe flight. This [Canadian] AD 
mandates installation of a new filter to the Input/Output Circuit 
Card in the FCC.

    Uncommanded pitch changes, if not corrected, could result in 
deviation from a safe flight path. Corrective actions include replacing 
the FCC. 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-2016-5590.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comment received. The commenter supported 
the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD as proposed.

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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-22-018, Revision A, 
dated November 3, 2015; and Service Bulletin 670BA-22-009, dated August 
17, 2015. The service information describes procedures for replacing 
the FCCs. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 1,008 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost        product        operators
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Replace FCC........................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour          $2,800          $3,055      $3,079,440
                                      = $255 per airplane.
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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):

2016-14-07 Bombardier, Inc. Amendment 39-18588. Docket No. FAA-2016-
5590; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-018-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective August 16, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated in 
any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this 
AD, all serial numbers, that are equipped with a flight control 
computer (FCC) with a part number and serial number listed in 
paragraph 1A., ``Effectivity'', of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-
22-018, Revision A, dated November 3, 2015; or Service Bulletin 
670BA-22-009, dated August 17, 2015; as applicable.
    (1) Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes.
    (2) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) 
airplanes.
    (3) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes.
    (4) Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes.
    (5) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto Flight.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of undesirable changes in the 
Reference Airspeed (RAS) Bug, occurring during flight without pilot 
input. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded pitch changes, 
which could result in deviation from a safe flight path.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Replace the FCC for Certain Airplanes

    Within 33 months after the effective date of this AD: Remove the 
FCC from the integrated avionic processor system (IAPS) and replace 
the FCC, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable service information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or 
(g)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-22-018, Revision A, dated 
November 3, 2015; or
    (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-22-009, dated August 17, 
2015.

(h) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of 12 months after the effective date of this AD, no person 
may install any FCC having a part or serial number identified in 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-22-018, Revision A, dated November 
3, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-22-009, dated August 
17, 2015; unless ``SB 50'' is marked on the FCC modification chart 
(MOD chart).

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-22-018, dated 
August 17, 2015, as applicable. This service information is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the 
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found

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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 New 
York 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: 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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-02, dated January 
20, 2016, 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-2016-5590.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-22-018, Revision A, dated 
November 3, 2015.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-22-009, dated August 17, 
2015.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-
7401; email [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 28, 2016.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Federal Regulations, which is published under availability of this material at the FAA,
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. for Canada, has issued Canadian
call 425–227–1221. It is also available Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–02,
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by on the Internet at http:// dated January 20, 2016 (referred to after
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of www.regulations.gov by searching for this as the Mandatory Continuing
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Airworthiness Information, or ’’the
REGISTER issue of each week. 5590. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Examining the AD Docket for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 &
You may examine the AD docket on 440), Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
the Internet at http:// Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL–600–
Federal Aviation Administration
www.regulations.gov by searching for 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900),
14 CFR Part 39
5590; or in person at the Docket and Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5590; Directorate Management Facility between 9 a.m. Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:
Identifier 2016–NM–018–AD; Amendment and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
39–18588; AD 2016–14–07 except Federal holidays. The AD docket There have been numerous reports of
RIN 2120–AA64 contains this AD, the regulatory uncommanded changes in the Reference
evaluation, any comments received, and Airspeed (RAS) Bug during flight. When the
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, other information. The street address for Auto Flight Control System (AFCS) is in a
Inc. Airplanes the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– speed mode (CLB, DES, IAS or MACH), the
5527) is Docket Management Facility, flight director will show vertical guidance to
AGENCY: Federal Aviation U.S. Department of Transportation, achieve or maintain the reference airspeed. If
Administration (FAA), Department of Docket Operations, M–30, West the autopilot is engaged, the aeroplane will
Transportation (DOT). Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, automatically follow that vertical guidance
ACTION: Final rule. 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., and cause the aeroplane to pitch up or pitch
Washington, DC 20590. down. Investigation revealed that this
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new uncommanded reference airspeed changes
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: were caused by the FCC that did not correctly
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19 Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, read the input data from the Input/Output
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), Model Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– Concentrator. If not corrected, these
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 172, FAA, New York Aircraft uncommanded pitch changes could create
701, & 702), Model CL–600–2D15 Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart hazard for continued safe flight. This
(Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL– Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY [Canadian] AD mandates installation of a
600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and 11590; telephone 516–228–7301; fax new filter to the Input/Output Circuit Card in
Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 516–794–5531. the FCC.
1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
by reports of undesirable changes in the Uncommanded pitch changes, if not
Reference Airspeed (RAS) Bug, Discussion corrected, could result in deviation from
occurring during flight without pilot a safe flight path. Corrective actions
We issued a notice of proposed include replacing the FCC. You may
input. This AD requires replacing the rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
flight control computer (FCC). We are examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
part 39 by adding an AD that would the Internet at http://
issuing this AD to prevent apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
uncommanded pitch changes, which www.regulations.gov by searching for
CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
could result in deviation from a safe 440), Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
flight path. 5590.
Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL–600–
DATES: This AD is effective August 16, 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model Comments
2016. CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900),
The Director of the Federal Register and Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet We gave the public the opportunity to
approved the incorporation by reference Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM participate in developing this AD. We
of certain publications listed in this AD published in the Federal Register on considered the comment received. The
as of August 16, 2016. April 14, 2016 (81 FR 22037) (‘‘the commenter supported the NPRM.
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES

ADDRESSES: For service information NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by Conclusion
identified in this final rule, contact reports of undesirable changes in the
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road RAS Bug, occurring during flight We reviewed the relevant data,
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; without pilot input. The NPRM considered the comment received, and
telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855– proposed to require replacing the FCC. determined that air safety and the
7401; email thd.crj@ We are issuing this AD to prevent public interest require adopting this AD
aero.bombardier.com; Internet. You may uncommanded pitch changes, which as proposed.

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Related Service Information Under 1 describes procedures for replacing the Costs of Compliance
CFR Part 51 FCCs. This service information is
reasonably available because the We estimate that this AD affects 1,008
We reviewed Bombardier Service airplanes of U.S. registry.
Bulletin 601R–22–018, Revision A, interested parties have access to it
dated November 3, 2015; and Service through their normal course of business We estimate the following costs to
Bulletin 670BA–22–009, dated August or by the means identified in the comply with this AD:
17, 2015. The service information ADDRESSES section.

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Replace FCC .......................... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 per airplane ................. $2,800 $3,055 $3,079,440

Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation America Code 22, Auto Flight.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety. (e) Reason
section 106, describes the authority of This AD was prompted by reports of
Adoption of the Amendment undesirable changes in the Reference
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Airspeed (RAS) Bug, occurring during flight
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority without pilot input. We are issuing this AD
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator, to prevent uncommanded pitch changes,
authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as which could result in deviation from a safe
We are issuing this rulemaking under follows: flight path.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (f) Compliance
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES Comply with this AD within the
General requirements.’’ Under that compliance times specified, unless already
section, Congress charges the FAA with done.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: (g) Replace the FCC for Certain Airplanes
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Within 33 months after the effective date
of this AD: Remove the FCC from the
the Administrator finds necessary for integrated avionic processor system (IAPS)
§ 39.13 [Amended]
safety in air commerce. This regulation and replace the FCC, in accordance with the
is within the scope of that authority ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Accomplishment Instructions of the
because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new airworthiness applicable service information specified in
that is likely to exist or develop on directive (AD): paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
products identified in this rulemaking (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–22–
2016–14–07 Bombardier, Inc. Amendment 018, Revision A, dated November 3, 2015; or
action. 39–18588. Docket No. FAA–2016–5590; (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–
Regulatory Findings Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–018–AD. 22–009, dated August 17, 2015.
(a) Effective Date (h) Parts Installation Limitation
We determined that this AD will not
This AD is effective August 16, 2016. As of 12 months after the effective date of
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs this AD, no person may install any FCC
having a part or serial number identified in
not have a substantial direct effect on None. Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–22–018,
the States, on the relationship between Revision A, dated November 3, 2015; or
(c) Applicability
the national government and the States, Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–22–009,
or on the distribution of power and This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., dated August 17, 2015; unless ‘‘SB 50’’ is
responsibilities among the various airplanes, certificated in any category, marked on the FCC modification chart (MOD
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) chart).
levels of government. of this AD, all serial numbers, that are
For the reasons discussed above, I equipped with a flight control computer (i) Credit for Previous Actions
certify that this AD: (FCC) with a part number and serial number This paragraph provides credit for actions
listed in paragraph 1A., ‘‘Effectivity’’, of required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–22–018, actions were performed before the effective
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Revision A, dated November 3, 2015; or date of this AD using Bombardier Service
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Service Bulletin 670BA–22–009, dated Bulletin 601R–22–018, dated August 17,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures August 17, 2015; as applicable. 2015, as applicable. This service information
(1) Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Series 100 & 440) airplanes.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
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(2) Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Alaska; and Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. The following provisions also apply to this
(3) Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet AD:
4. Will not have a significant Series 705) airplanes. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
economic impact, positive or negative, (4) Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
on a substantial number of small entities Series 900) airplanes. Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
under the criteria of the Regulatory (5) Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Flexibility Act. Series 1000) airplanes. AD, if requested using the procedures found

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in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 28, Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002,
39.19, send your request to your principal 2016. Rockford, IL 61125–7002; telephone
inspector or local Flight Standards District John P. Piccola, Jr., 860–654–3575; fax 860–998–4564; email
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Acting Manager, Transport Airplane tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; Internet
directly to the New York ACO, send it to Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com.
ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
[FR Doc. 2016–16321 Filed 7–11–16; 8:45 am] You may view this referenced service
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO,
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office. The AMOC approval letter must 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
specifically reference this AD. [Docket No. FAA–2016–3983; Directorate 3983.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2015–NM–009–AD; Amendment
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Examining the AD Docket
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(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing evaluation, any comments received, and
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian SUMMARY: We are adopting a new other information. The street address for
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–02, dated airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
January 20, 2016, for related information. Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter series 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
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on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 300 series airplanes; Model A340–200 Docket Operations, M–30, West
by searching for and locating Docket No. and A340–300 series airplanes; Model
FAA–2016–5590.
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
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of the RAT if necessary. We are issuing
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(2) You must use this service information the RAT, which, if preceded by a total
as applicable to do the actions required by
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engine flame-out, or during a total loss
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. We issued a notice of proposed
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–22– of normal electrical power generation,
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
018, Revision A, dated November 3, 2015. could result in reduced control of the
part 39 by adding an AD that would
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA– airplane.
apply to certain Airbus Model A330–
22–009, dated August 17, 2015. DATES: This AD is effective August 16, 200 Freighter series airplanes; Model
(3) For service information identified in 2016. A330–200 and A330–300 series
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- The Director of the Federal Register
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, airplanes; Model A340–200 and A340–
approved the incorporation by reference 300 series airplanes; Model A340–500
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@ of certain publications listed in this AD series airplanes; and Model A340–600
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// as of August 16, 2016. series airplanes. The NPRM published
www.bombardier.com. ADDRESSES: For Airbus service in the Federal Register on March 1,
(4) You may view this service information information identified in this final rule, 2016 (81 FR 10545) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness The European Aviation Safety Agency
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
information on the availability of this Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; for the Member States of the European
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
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(5) You may view this service information
61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330– Directive 2015–0008, dated January 15,
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records A340@airbus.com; Internet http:// 2015 (referred to after this as the
Administration (NARA). For information on www.airbus.com. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
the availability of this material at NARA, call For Hamilton Sundstrand service Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// information identified in this final rule, an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Model A330–200 Freighter series
locations.html. Publications, Mail Stop 302–9, 4747 airplanes; Model A330–200, and A330–

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective August 16, 2016.
Contact		Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531.
FR Citation		81 FR 44981
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 44981 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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