81 FR 45997 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 136 (July 15, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 136 (July 15, 2016)
| Page Range | 45997-46000 | |
| FR Document | 2016-16731 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 136 (Friday, July 15, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 45997-46000] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-16731] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8177; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-129-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the existing instruction in a certain task in the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) [[Page 45998]] will not accomplish the intent of a certification maintenance requirement (CMR). This CMR task tests the pitch feel (PF) and rudder travel limiter actuator (RTLA) back-up modules in the flight control unit (FCU) to detect dormant failures. This proposed AD would require doing an operational test of the FCU back-up modules, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct a dormant failure of both FCU back-up modules. This condition, in combination with other failures in the FCU, may result in the inability to maintain the minimum control requirements for the PF and RTLA, which could create hazardous flight control inputs during flight. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 29, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 8177; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-8177; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-129-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2015-06R1, dated April 22, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700- 1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states: It was discovered that the existing instruction in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Task 27-61-05-710-801 will not accomplish the intent of the Certification Maintenance Requirement (CMR) task number 27-61-05-201. This CMR task was required to test the Pitch Feel (PF) and Rudder Travel Limiter Actuator (RTLA) back-up modules in the Flight Control Unit (FCU) to detect dormant failures. If not detected, a dormant failure of both FCU back-up modules, in combination with other failures in the FCU, may result in the inability to maintain the Minimum Control Requirements for the PF and RTLA, which could create hazardous flight control inputs during flight. The original issue of this [Canadian] AD mandated the performance of an operational test of the FCU back-up modules using the proper AMM task instructions [and repair if necessary]. Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is to correct the model number designation in the Applicability section. 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- 8177. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information. This service information describes procedures for doing an operational test of the FCU back-up modules. Bombardier Global 5000, BD-700 Aircraft Maintenance Manual--Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-48, dated October 5, 2015. Bombardier Global 5000, GL 5000 FEATURING GLOBAL VISION FLIGHT DECK--Aircraft Maintenance Manual--Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-24, dated October 5, 2015. Bombardier Global 6000, GL 6000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual--Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-24, dated October 5, 2015. Bombardier Global Express, BD-700 Aircraft Maintenance Manual--Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-78, dated October 5, 2015. Bombardier Global Express XRS, BD-700 Aircraft Maintenance Manual--Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-47, dated October 5, 2015. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information The MCAI specifies accomplishing an operational test of the FCU back-up modules, but does not specify a corrective action if the test is failed. If any FCU fails any operational test, this proposed AD would require repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or [[Page 45999]] Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 76 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $19,380, or $255 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this NPRM. 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2016-8177; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-129-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 29, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 9002 and subsequent. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that the existing instruction in a certain task in the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) will not accomplish the intent of a certification maintenance requirement (CMR). This CMR task tests the pitch feel (PF) and rudder travel limiter actuator (RTLA) back-up modules in the flight control unit (FCU) to detect dormant failures. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct a dormant failure of both FCU back-up modules. This condition, in combination with other failures in the FCU, may result in the inability to maintain the minimum control requirements for the PF and RTLA, which could create hazardous flight control inputs during flight. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) FCU Operational Test (1) For airplanes with an FCU that has accumulated 3,000 total flight hours or more as of the effective date of this AD: Within 15 months or 700 hours flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, do an operational test of the FCU back-up modules, in accordance with the applicable service information specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (2) For airplanes with an FCU that has accumulated less than 3,000 hours total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD, and on which an operational test has been accomplished as specified in AMM Task 27-61-05-710-801 prior to the applicable AMM revisions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: Within 15 months or 700 hours flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, do an operational test of the FCU back-up modules, in accordance with the applicable service information specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (3) For airplanes with an FCU that has accumulated less than 3,000 total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD, and on which an operational test has not been accomplished as specified in AMM task 27-61-05-710-801: Before the FCU accumulates 3,000 total flight hours, perform an operational test of the FCU back-up modules, in accordance with the applicable service information specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (h) Service Information for Accomplishing Paragraph (g) of This AD Do the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD in accordance with the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(5) of this AD. (1) Bombardier Global 5000, BD-700 Aircraft Maintenance Manual-- Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-48, dated October 5, 2015. (2) Bombardier Global 5000 FEATURING GLOBAL VISION FLIGHT DECK, GL 5000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual--Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-24, dated October 5, 2015. (3) Bombardier Global 6000, GL 6000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual--Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-24, dated October 5, 2015. (4) Bombardier Global Express, BD-700 Aircraft Maintenance Manual--Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-78, dated October 5, 2015. (5) Bombardier Global Express ERS, BD0700 Airplane Maintenance Manual--Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27-47, dated October 5, 2015. (i) AMM Revisions Referred to in Paragraph (g)(2) of This AD The following AMM revisions are used to comply with paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. (1) For Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes: Use the AMM revision specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii), as applicable. (i) Bombardier Global Express GL700 AMM--Part II, Revision 61, dated March 3, 2014. (ii) Bombardier Global Express GL XRS AMM--Part II, Revision 39, dated March 3, 2014. (iii) Bombardier Global Express GL 6000 AMM--Part II, Revision 9, dated March 3, 2014. (2) For Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes: Use Bombardier Global Express GL 5000 AMM--Part II, Revision 42, dated March 3, 2014; or [[Page 46000]] GL 5000 GVFD AMM--Part II, Revision 9, dated March 3, 2014; as applicable. (j) Corrective Action If any FCU fails any operational test required by this AD: 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). (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-06R1, dated April 22, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8177. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 8, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-16731 Filed 7-14-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO terminates the email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; collection of information displays a current
repetitive inspections required by paragraph Internet http://www.bombardier.com. valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
(i) of this AD for the repaired area only. (i) If the inspection was done on or after Control Number for this information
the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
(i) Repetitive Detailed Visual Inspections after that inspection. this collection of information is estimated to
Repeat the detailed visual inspection (ii) If the inspection was done before the be approximately 5 minutes per response,
required by the introductory text to effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after including the time for reviewing instructions,
paragraph (g) of this AD at intervals not to the effective date of this AD. completing and reviewing the collection of
exceed 12 months or 2,000 flight cycles, (3) If any crack, or any indication with an information. All responses to this collection
whichever occurs first after accomplishment amplitude of 50% or more of the calibration of information are mandatory. Comments
of the most recent inspection, until the signal is not found: Repeat the HFEC concerning the accuracy of this burden and
actions required by the introductory text to inspection required by the introductory text suggestions for reducing the burden should
paragraph (j) of this AD are done. to paragraph (l) of this AD at intervals not to be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
exceed 12,000 flight hours or 6 years, Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
(j) Inspection for Missing Shims whichever occurs first after accomplishment Information Collection Clearance Officer,
At the time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or of the most recent HFEC inspection, in AES–200.
(j)(2) of this AD, as applicable, do a detailed accordance with paragraph 3.D. of the
visual inspection of the longeron joint fittings Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier (o) Related Information
for the existence of shims, in accordance Service Bulletin 84–53–65, dated February (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
with paragraph 3.C. of the Accomplishment 27, 2015. If any crack is found, or any Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin indication is found with an amplitude of Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–22, dated
84–53–65, dated February 27, 2015. 50% or more of the calibration signal: Before August 3, 2015, for related information. This
(1) For airplanes that have accumulated further flight, replace the longeron joint MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
less than 10,000 total flight hours, or less fittings, in accordance with paragraph 3.E. of Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
than 5 years in service since new, as of the the Accomplishment Instructions of searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
effective date of this AD: Prior to Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–53–65, dated 2016–8178.
accumulating 18,000 total flight hours or 9 February 27, 2015. (2) For service information identified in
years in service since new, whichever occurs this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
first. (m) Terminating Action for Repetitive HFEC Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
(2) For airplanes that have accumulated Inspections Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
10,000 total flight hours or more, or 5 years Replacement of the longeron joint fittings, telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
or more in service since new, as of the in accordance with paragraph 3.E. of the email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
effective date of this AD: Within 8,000 flight Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You
hours or 4 years after the effective date of this Service Bulletin 84–53–65, dated February may view this service information at the
AD, whichever occurs first; but not to exceed 27, 2015, constitutes terminating action for FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
30,000 total flight hours or 144 months in the repetitive HFEC inspections required by Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
service since new, whichever occurs first. paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(k) Airplanes With Installed Shims: No (n) Other FAA AD Provisions
Further Action Required The following provisions also apply to this Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 8,
AD: 2016.
If the inspection required by the
introductory text to paragraph (j) of this AD (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Michael Kaszycki,
reveals that shims are installed in the (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
longeron joint fittings, no further action is ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
required by this AD. AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the [FR Doc. 2016–16732 Filed 7–14–16; 8:45 am]
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
(l) Airplanes With Missing Shims: High BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) Inspections request to your principal inspector or local
and Corrective Actions Flight Standards District Office, as
If the inspection required by the appropriate. If sending information directly DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
introductory text to paragraph (j) of this AD to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program
reveals that any shim is missing from the Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, Federal Aviation Administration
longeron joint fittings: Before further flight, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
do an HFEC inspection of the longeron and Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 14 CFR Part 39
the longeron joint fittings for any cracking, in 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before [Docket No. FAA–2016–8177; Directorate
accordance with paragraph 3.D. of the using any approved AMOC, notify your Identifier 2015–NM–129–AD]
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
Service Bulletin 84–53–65, dated February principal inspector, the manager of the local RIN 2120–AA64
27, 2015. flight standards district office/certificate
(1) If any crack is found, or any indication holding district office. The AMOC approval Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
is found with an amplitude of 50% or more letter must specifically reference this AD. Inc. Airplanes
of the calibration signal: Before further flight, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
replace the longeron joint fittings, in requirement in this AD to obtain corrective AGENCY: Federal Aviation
accordance with paragraph 3.E. of the actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (FAA), DOT.
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier be accomplished using a method approved ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Service Bulletin 84–53–65, dated February by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
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(NPRM).
27, 2015. FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
(2) After each inspection required by the DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
introductory text to paragraph (l) and must include the DAO-authorized signature. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, report the (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10
inspection results at the applicable time agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
specified in paragraph (l)(2)(i) or (l)(2)(ii) of person is not required to respond to, nor and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This
this AD to Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series shall a person be subject to a penalty for proposed AD was prompted by a
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, failure to comply with a collection of determination that the existing
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; information subject to the requirements of instruction in a certain task in the
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that aircraft maintenance manual (AMM)
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will not accomplish the intent of a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may examine the MCAI in the
certification maintenance requirement Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, AD docket on the Internet at http://
(CMR). This CMR task tests the pitch Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– www.regulations.gov by searching for
feel (PF) and rudder travel limiter 172, FAA, New York Aircraft and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
actuator (RTLA) back-up modules in the Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart 8177.
flight control unit (FCU) to detect Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
Related Service Information Under 1
dormant failures. This proposed AD 11590; telephone 516–228–7301; fax
CFR Part 51
would require doing an operational test 516–794–5531.
of the FCU back-up modules, and repair SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We reviewed the following service
if necessary. We are proposing this AD information. This service information
to detect and correct a dormant failure Comments Invited describes procedures for doing an
of both FCU back-up modules. This We invite you to send any written operational test of the FCU back-up
condition, in combination with other relevant data, views, or arguments about modules.
failures in the FCU, may result in the this proposed AD. Send your comments • Bombardier Global 5000, BD–700
inability to maintain the minimum to an address listed under the Aircraft Maintenance Manual—Part II,
control requirements for the PF and ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Temporary Revision No. 27–48, dated
RTLA, which could create hazardous FAA–2016–8177; Directorate Identifier October 5, 2015.
flight control inputs during flight. 2015–NM–129–AD’’ at the beginning of • Bombardier Global 5000, GL 5000
DATES: We must receive comments on your comments. We specifically invite FEATURING GLOBAL VISION FLIGHT
this proposed AD by August 29, 2016. comments on the overall regulatory, DECK—Aircraft Maintenance Manual—
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, economic, environmental, and energy Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27–24,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR aspects of this proposed AD. We will dated October 5, 2015.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following consider all comments received by the • Bombardier Global 6000, GL 6000
methods: closing date and may amend this Aircraft Maintenance Manual—Part II,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to proposed AD based on those comments. Temporary Revision No. 27–24, dated
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the We will post all comments we October 5, 2015.
instructions for submitting comments. receive, without change, to http:// • Bombardier Global Express, BD–700
• Fax: 202–493–2251. www.regulations.gov, including any Aircraft Maintenance Manual—Part II,
• Mail: U.S. Department of personal information you provide. We Temporary Revision No. 27–78, dated
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– will also post a report summarizing each October 5, 2015.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room substantive verbal contact we receive • Bombardier Global Express XRS,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., about this proposed AD. BD–700 Aircraft Maintenance Manual—
Washington, DC 20590. Part II, Temporary Revision No. 27–47,
Discussion
• Hand Delivery: dated October 5, 2015.
• Deliver to Mail address above Transport Canada Civil Aviation This service information is reasonably
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday (TCCA), which is the aviation authority available because the interested parties
through Friday, except Federal holidays. for Canada, has issued Canadian have access to it through their normal
For service information identified in Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–06R1, course of business or by the means
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., dated April 22, 2015 (referred to after identified in the ADDRESSES section.
400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, this as the Mandatory Continuing
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
of This Proposed AD
514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD– This product has been approved by
http://www.bombardier.com. You may 700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. the aviation authority of another
view this referenced service information The MCAI states: country, and is approved for operation
at the FAA, Transport Airplane It was discovered that the existing in the United States. Pursuant to our
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., instruction in the Aircraft Maintenance bilateral agreement with the State of
Renton, WA. For information on the Manual (AMM) Task 27–61–05–710–801 will Design Authority, we have been notified
availability of this material at the FAA, not accomplish the intent of the Certification of the unsafe condition described in the
call 425–227–1221. Maintenance Requirement (CMR) task MCAI and service information
number 27–61–05–201. This CMR task was referenced above. We are proposing this
Examining the AD Docket required to test the Pitch Feel (PF) and AD because we evaluated all pertinent
You may examine the AD docket on Rudder Travel Limiter Actuator (RTLA) back- information and determined an unsafe
the Internet at http:// up modules in the Flight Control Unit (FCU)
condition exists and is likely to exist or
to detect dormant failures. If not detected, a
www.regulations.gov by searching for dormant failure of both FCU back-up develop on other products of the same
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– modules, in combination with other failures type design.
8177; or in person at the Docket in the FCU, may result in the inability to
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Differences Between This Proposed AD
maintain the Minimum Control
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the MCAI or Service Information
Requirements for the PF and RTLA, which
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket could create hazardous flight control inputs The MCAI specifies accomplishing an
contains this proposed AD, the during flight. operational test of the FCU back-up
regulatory evaluation, any comments The original issue of this [Canadian] AD modules, but does not specify a
received, and other information. The mandated the performance of an operational corrective action if the test is failed. If
test of the FCU back-up modules using the
street address for the Docket Operations proper AMM task instructions [and repair if
any FCU fails any operational test, this
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in necessary]. proposed AD would require repair using
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is to a method approved by the Manager,
be available in the AD docket shortly correct the model number designation in the New York Aircraft Certification Office
after receipt. Applicability section. (ACO), ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or
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Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 up modules, in accordance with the
Approval Organization (DAO). applicable service information specified in
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraph (h) of this AD.
Costs of Compliance safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) For airplanes with an FCU that has
Safety. accumulated less than 3,000 hours total flight
We estimate that this proposed AD
hours as of the effective date of this AD, and
affects 76 airplanes of U.S. registry. The Proposed Amendment
on which an operational test has been
We also estimate that it would take Accordingly, under the authority accomplished as specified in AMM Task 27–
about 3 work-hours per product to delegated to me by the Administrator, 61–05–710–801 prior to the applicable AMM
comply with the basic requirements of the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part revisions specified in paragraph (i) of this
this proposed AD. The average labor 39 as follows: AD: Within 15 months or 700 hours flight
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on hours, whichever occurs first, after the
these figures, we estimate the cost of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS effective date of this AD, do an operational
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to DIRECTIVES test of the FCU back-up modules, in
be $19,380, or $255 per product. accordance with the applicable service
We have received no definitive data ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 information specified in paragraph (h) of this
continues to read as follows: AD.
that would enable us to provide cost (3) For airplanes with an FCU that has
estimates for the on-condition actions Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. accumulated less than 3,000 total flight hours
specified in this NPRM. as of the effective date of this AD, and on
§ 39.13 [Amended] which an operational test has not been
Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding accomplished as specified in AMM task 27–
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness 61–05–710–801: Before the FCU accumulates
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): 3,000 total flight hours, perform an
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, operational test of the FCU back-up modules,
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2016–
section 106, describes the authority of in accordance with the applicable service
8177; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: information specified in paragraph (h) of this
129–AD.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more AD.
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date
(h) Service Information for Accomplishing
authority. We must receive comments by August 29, Paragraph (g) of This AD
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2016.
Do the actions required by paragraph (g) of
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs this AD in accordance with the applicable
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None. service information specified in paragraphs
General requirements.’’ Under that (h)(1) through (h)(5) of this AD.
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability (1) Bombardier Global 5000, BD–700
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model Aircraft Maintenance Manual—Part II,
BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes, Temporary Revision No. 27–48, dated
air commerce by prescribing regulations
certificated in any category, serial numbers October 5, 2015.
for practices, methods, and procedures (2) Bombardier Global 5000 FEATURING
the Administrator finds necessary for 9002 and subsequent.
GLOBAL VISION FLIGHT DECK, GL 5000
safety in air commerce. This regulation (d) Subject Aircraft Maintenance Manual—Part II,
is within the scope of that authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of Temporary Revision No. 27–24, dated
because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 27, Flight controls. October 5, 2015.
that is likely to exist or develop on (3) Bombardier Global 6000, GL 6000
(e) Reason Aircraft Maintenance Manual—Part II,
products identified in this rulemaking
action. This AD was prompted by a determination Temporary Revision No. 27–24, dated
that the existing instruction in a certain task October 5, 2015.
Regulatory Findings in the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) (4) Bombardier Global Express, BD–700
will not accomplish the intent of a Aircraft Maintenance Manual—Part II,
We determined that this proposed AD Temporary Revision No. 27–78, dated
certification maintenance requirement
would not have federalism implications (CMR). This CMR task tests the pitch feel October 5, 2015.
under Executive Order 13132. This (PF) and rudder travel limiter actuator (5) Bombardier Global Express ERS,
proposed AD would not have a (RTLA) back-up modules in the flight control BD0700 Airplane Maintenance Manual—Part
substantial direct effect on the States, on unit (FCU) to detect dormant failures. We are II, Temporary Revision No. 27–47, dated
the relationship between the national issuing this AD to detect and correct a October 5, 2015.
Government and the States, or on the dormant failure of both FCU back-up (i) AMM Revisions Referred to in Paragraph
distribution of power and modules. This condition, in combination (g)(2) of This AD
responsibilities among the various with other failures in the FCU, may result in
the inability to maintain the minimum The following AMM revisions are used to
levels of government. comply with paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
control requirements for the PF and RTLA,
For the reasons discussed above, I which could create hazardous flight control (1) For Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes: Use
certify this proposed regulation: inputs during flight. the AMM revision specified in paragraph
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (i)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii), as applicable.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (f) Compliance (i) Bombardier Global Express GL700
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comply with this AD within the AMM—Part II, Revision 61, dated March 3,
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DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already 2014.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); done. (ii) Bombardier Global Express GL XRS
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in AMM—Part II, Revision 39, dated March 3,
(g) FCU Operational Test 2014.
Alaska; and
(1) For airplanes with an FCU that has (iii) Bombardier Global Express GL 6000
4. Will not have a significant accumulated 3,000 total flight hours or more AMM—Part II, Revision 9, dated March 3,
economic impact, positive or negative, as of the effective date of this AD: Within 15 2014.
on a substantial number of small entities months or 700 hours flight hours, whichever (2) For Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes: Use
under the criteria of the Regulatory occurs first, after the effective date of this Bombardier Global Express GL 5000 AMM—
Flexibility Act. AD, do an operational test of the FCU back- Part II, Revision 42, dated March 3, 2014; or
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GL 5000 GVFD AMM—Part II, Revision 9, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
dated March 3, 2014; as applicable.
You may examine the AD docket on
(j) Corrective Action Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
If any FCU fails any operational test www.regulations.gov by searching for
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
required by this AD: Before further flight,
repair using a method approved by the 6692; or in person at the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6692; Directorate
Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or Identifier 2016–NE–13–AD] Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval RIN 2120–AA64 Federal holidays. The AD docket
Organization (DAO). contains this proposed AD, the
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce mandatory continuing airworthiness
plc Turbofan Engines information (MCAI), the regulatory
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
evaluation, any comments received, and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The address for the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (FAA), DOT.
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this (NPRM). will be available in the AD docket
AD, if requested using the procedures found shortly after receipt.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
39.19, send your request to your principal airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–Trent 875– Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
inspector or local Flight Standards District Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
Office, as appropriate. If sending information 17, RB211–Trent 877–17, RB211–Trent
884–17, RB211–Trent 884B–17, RB211– & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational Trent 892–17, RB211–Trent 892B–17,
and RB211–Trent 895–17 turbofan 781–238–7134; fax: 781–238–7199;
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; engines. This proposed AD was email: wego.wang@faa.gov.
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. prompted by a report of cracking and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Before using any approved AMOC, notify material release from an engine upper Comments Invited
your appropriate principal inspector, or bifurcation fairing. This proposed AD
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of We invite you to send any written
would require repetitive inspections of
the local flight standards district office/ relevant data, views, or arguments about
the engine upper bifurcation fairing and
certificate holding district office. The AMOC this NPRM. Send your comments to an
repairing or replacing any fairing that
approval letter must specifically reference address listed under the ADDRESSES
this AD. fails inspection. We are proposing this
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any AD to prevent failure of the engine fire
2016–6692; Directorate Identifier 2016–
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective protection system, engine fire, and
NE–13–AD’’ at the beginning of your
actions from a manufacturer, the action must damage to the airplane.
comments. We specifically invite
be accomplished using a method approved DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, this NPRM by September 13, 2016.
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA economic, environmental, and energy
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval ADDRESSES: You may send comments by aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
must include the DAO-authorized signature. any of the following methods: all comments received by the closing
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to date and may amend this NPRM based
(l) Related Information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on those comments.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian • Mail: Docket Management Facility, receive, without change, to http://
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–06R1, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 www.regulations.gov, including any
dated April 22, 2015, for related information. New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building personal information you provide. We
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket Ground Floor, Room W12–140, will also post a report summarizing each
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Washington, DC 20590–0001. substantive verbal contact with FAA
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2016–8177. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personnel concerning this NPRM.
(2) For service information identified in address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Discussion
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Federal holidays. The European Aviation Safety Agency
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– • Fax: 202–493–2251. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
855–7401; email thd.crj@ For service information identified in for the Member States of the European
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// this proposed AD, contact Rolls-Royce Community, has issued EASA AD 2016–
www.bombardier.com. You may view this plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. 0084, dated April 28, 2016 (referred to
service information at the FAA, Transport Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., phone: 011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011– unsafe condition for the specified
Renton, WA. For information on the products. The MCAI states:
44–1332–249936; email: http://
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availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_ Inspection of in-service Rolls-Royce RB211
team.jsp; Internet: https:// Trent 800 engines has identified cracking
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 8, customers.rolls-royce.com/public/ and/or material release from the upper
2016. rollsroycecare. You may view this bifurcation fairing. This fairing hardware
Michael Kaszycki, service information at the FAA, Engine mates to the aeroplane thrust reverser upper
bifurcation forward fire seal. Both sets of
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District hardware create the engine firewall to isolate
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Avenue, Burlington, MA. For the engine compartment fire zone, which is
[FR Doc. 2016–16731 Filed 7–14–16; 8:45 am] information on the availability of this a firewall feature of the aeroplane type
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. design. Damage (missing materials and holes/
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 29, 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 45997 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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