81 FR 49876 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 146 (July 29, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 146 (July 29, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-17863 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 146 (Friday, July 29, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 49876-49878] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-17863] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5463; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-013-AD; Amendment 39-18598; AD 2016-15-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. 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 corrosion found on the slat and flap torque tubes in the slat and flap control system. This AD requires replacement of the slat and flap torque tubes in the slat and flap control system. We are issuing this AD to prevent rupture of a corroded slat or flap torque tube. This condition could result in an inoperative slat or flap system and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective September 2, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 2, 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; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1-514-855-2999; 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5463. 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- 5463; 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: Cesar Gomez, 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: 516-228-7318; 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-600-2C10 (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 [[Page 49877]] 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 12, 2016 (81 FR 21503) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of corrosion found on the slat and flap torque tubes in the slat and flap control system. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of the slat and flap torque tubes in the slat and flap control system. We are issuing this AD to prevent rupture of a corroded slat or flap torque tube. This condition could result in an inoperative slat or flap system and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2016-03R1, dated February 18, 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-600-2C10 (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 a number of reports of corrosion found on the torque tubes in the slat and flap control system. Investigation revealed that the current design of the flap and slat torque tubes do not have proper corrosion protection and are not entirely sealed which leads to moisture ingress and internal corrosion. A corroded tube may rupture resulting in an inoperative slat or flap system, or in a worst case scenario, could result in reduced controllability of the aeroplane. This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of affected slat and flap system torque tubes with [new or] modified torque tubes. This [Canadian] AD was revised to add the statement that accomplishment of the initial Service Bulletin (SB) 670BA-27-067, dated 15 January 2015 also meets the requirements of this AD and to correct the editorial error for the release date of SB 670BA-27-067, Revision A. 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- 5463. 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 except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-067, Revision A, dated February 23, 2015. This service information describes procedures for replacement of the slat and flap torque tubes in the slat and flap control system. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 509 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of the slat and flap 34 work-hours x $85 per $105,000 $107,890 $54,916,010 torque tubes. hour = $2,890. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-15-07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18598; Docket No. FAA- 2016-5463; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-013-AD. [[Page 49878]] (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 2, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD. (1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10342 inclusive. (2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through 15361 inclusive. (3) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through 15361 inclusive. (4) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 through 19041 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of corrosion found on the slat and flap torque tubes in the slat and flap control system. We are issuing this AD to prevent rupture of a corroded slat or flap torque tube. This condition could result in an inoperative slat or flap system and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replace Slat and Flap Torque Tubes in the Slat and Flap Control System Within the compliance times specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable: Replace the slat and flap torque tubes in the slat and flap control system with new or modified slat and flap torque tubes, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27- 067, Revision A, dated February 23, 2015. (1) For airplanes that have accumulated 28,000 total flight hours or less as of the effective date of this AD, or 137 months or less since the date of issuance of the original Canadian certificate of airworthiness or date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness as of the effective date of this AD: Before the accumulation of 34,000 total flight hours or within 167 months since the date of issuance of the original Canadian certificate of airworthiness or date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs first. (2) For airplanes that have accumulated more than 28,000 total flight hours but not more than 36,000 total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD, and more than 137 months but not more than 176 months since the date of issuance of the original Canadian certificate of airworthiness or date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness as of the effective date of this AD: At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Within 6,000 flight hours or 30 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. (ii) Before the accumulation of 38,000 total flight hours, or within 186 months since the date of issuance of the original Canadian certificate of airworthiness or date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs first. (3) For airplanes that have accumulated more than 36,000 total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD, or more than 176 months since the date of issuance of the original Canadian certificate of airworthiness or date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness as of the effective date of this AD: Within 2,000 flight hours or 10 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. (h) 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 670BA-27-067, dated January 15, 2015. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 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 Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-03R1, dated February 18, 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-2016-5463. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. (k) 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 670BA-27-067, Revision A, dated February 23, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (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; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1-514-855-2999; 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 July 21, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-17863 Filed 7-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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accordance with the procedures specified in (3) For service information identified in consequent reduced controllability of
paragraph (j) of this AD. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial the airplane.
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance DATES: This AD is effective September 2,
Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
(AMOCs) Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: 206– 2016.
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft 544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; The Director of the Federal Register
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. approved the incorporation by reference
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if You may view this referenced service of a certain publication listed in this AD
requested using the procedures found in 14 information at the FAA, Transport Airplane as of September 2, 2016.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, ADDRESSES: For service information
send your request to your principal inspector WA. For information on the availability of identified in this final rule, contact
or local Flight Standards District Office, as this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
appropriate. If sending information directly (4) You may view this referenced service
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the information at the FAA, Transport Airplane West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
attention of the person identified in Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Widebody Customer Response Center
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be WA. For information on the availability of North America toll-free telephone: 1–
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone:
Requests@faa.gov. (5) You may view this service information 1–514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401;
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, that is incorporated by reference at the email: ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;
notify your appropriate principal inspector, National Archives and Records Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Administration (NARA). For information on You may view this referenced service
of the local flight standards district office/ the availability of this material at NARA, call
information at the FAA, Transport
certificate holding district office. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
level of safety may be used for any repair, locations.html. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
modification, or alteration required by this the availability of this material at the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 21,
AD if it is approved by the Boeing FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
2016.
Commercial Airplanes ODA that has been available on the Internet at http://
authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Michael Kaszycki,
www.regulations.gov by searching for
ACO, to make those findings. To be Acting Manager, Transport Airplane and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
approved, the repair method, modification Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
5463.
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet [FR Doc. 2016–17861 Filed 7–28–16; 8:45 am]
the certification basis of the airplane, and the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Examining the AD Docket
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
You may examine the AD docket on
this AD: For service information that the Internet at http://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
contains steps that are labeled as Required
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Federal Aviation Administration 5463; or in person at the Docket
paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
apply. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including 14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
substeps under an RC step and any figures except Federal holidays. The AD docket
identified in an RC step, must be done to [Docket No. FAA–2016–5463; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–013–AD; Amendment contains this AD, the regulatory
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
for any deviations to RC steps, including 39–18598; AD 2016–15–07] evaluation, any comments received, and
substeps and identified figures. other information. The street address for
RIN 2120–AA64 the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, U.S. Department of Transportation,
or inspection program without obtaining Inc. Airplanes Docket Operations, M–30, West
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
including substeps and identified figures, can 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
still be done as specified, and the airplane
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590.
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(k) Related Information Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
For more information about this AD, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Airframe and Mechanical Systems
contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318;
5348; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
eric.schrieber@faa.gov. Series 705), Model CL–600–2D24 fax: 516–794–5531.
(Regional Jet Series 900), and Model SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
(1) The Director of the Federal Register airplanes. This AD was prompted by Discussion
approved the incorporation by reference reports of corrosion found on the slat We issued a notice of proposed
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(IBR) of the service information listed in this and flap torque tubes in the slat and flap rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR control system. This AD requires part 39 by adding an AD that would
part 51.
replacement of the slat and flap torque apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by tubes in the slat and flap control system. CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. We are issuing this AD to prevent 701, & 702), Model CL–600–2D15
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– rupture of a corroded slat or flap torque (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL–
53A0102, dated October 8, 2015. tube. This condition could result in an 600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and
(ii) Reserved. inoperative slat or flap system and Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
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1000) airplanes. The NPRM published revealed that the current design of the flap determined that air safety and the
in the Federal Register on April 12, and slat torque tubes do not have proper public interest require adopting this AD
2016 (81 FR 21503) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The corrosion protection and are not entirely as proposed except for minor editorial
sealed which leads to moisture ingress and
NPRM was prompted by reports of internal corrosion. A corroded tube may
changes. We have determined that these
corrosion found on the slat and flap rupture resulting in an inoperative slat or minor changes:
torque tubes in the slat and flap control flap system, or in a worst case scenario, • Are consistent with the intent that
system. The NPRM proposed to require could result in reduced controllability of the was proposed in the NPRM for
replacement of the slat and flap torque aeroplane. This [Canadian] AD mandates the correcting the unsafe condition; and
tubes in the slat and flap control system. replacement of affected slat and flap system
torque tubes with [new or] modified torque • Do not add any additional burden
We are issuing this AD to prevent
tubes. upon the public than was already
rupture of a corroded slat or flap torque
This [Canadian] AD was revised to add the proposed in the NPRM.
tube. This condition could result in an
statement that accomplishment of the initial
inoperative slat or flap system and Service Bulletin (SB) 670BA–27–067, dated Related Service Information Under 1
consequent reduced controllability of 15 January 2015 also meets the requirements CFR Part 51
the airplane. of this AD and to correct the editorial error
Transport Canada Civil Aviation for the release date of SB 670BA–27–067,
We reviewed Bombardier Service
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority Revision A. Bulletin 670BA–27–067, Revision A,
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD dated February 23, 2015. This service
You may examine the MCAI in the information describes procedures for
CF–2016–03R1, dated February 18, 2016 AD docket on the Internet at http://
(referred to after this as the Mandatory replacement of the slat and flap torque
www.regulations.gov by searching for tubes in the slat and flap control system.
Continuing Airworthiness Information, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe This service information is reasonably
5463. available because the interested parties
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Comments have access to it through their normal
Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL–600– course of business or by the means
We gave the public the opportunity to
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model identified in the ADDRESSES section.
participate in developing this AD. We
CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), considered the comment received. The Costs of Compliance
and Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet commenter supported the NPRM.
Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: We estimate that this AD affects 509
Conclusion airplanes of U.S. registry.
There have been a number of reports of
corrosion found on the torque tubes in the We reviewed the relevant data, We estimate the following costs to
slat and flap control system. Investigation considered the comment received, and comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement of the slat and flap torque tubes 34 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,890 ........ $105,000 $107,890 $54,916,010
According to the manufacturer, some is within the scope of that authority under the criteria of the Regulatory
of the costs of this AD may be covered because it addresses an unsafe condition Flexibility Act.
under warranty, thereby reducing the that is likely to exist or develop on
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
cost impact on affected individuals. We products identified in this rulemaking
do not control warranty coverage for action. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
affected individuals. As a result, we safety, Incorporation by reference,
Regulatory Findings Safety.
have included all costs in our cost
estimate. We determined that this AD will not
Adoption of the Amendment
have federalism implications under
Authority for This Rulemaking Executive Order 13132. This AD will Accordingly, under the authority
Title 49 of the United States Code not have a substantial direct effect on delegated to me by the Administrator,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the States, on the relationship between the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the national government and the States, follows:
section 106, describes the authority of or on the distribution of power and
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: responsibilities among the various PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more levels of government. DIRECTIVES
detail the scope of the Agency’s For the reasons discussed above, I
authority. certify that this AD: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
We are issuing this rulemaking under 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory continues to read as follows:
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
§ 39.13 [Amended]
General requirements.’’ Under that DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
section, Congress charges the FAA with (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the following new airworthiness
air commerce by prescribing regulations Alaska; and directive (AD):
for practices, methods, and procedures 4. Will not have a significant 2016–15–07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
the Administrator finds necessary for economic impact, positive or negative, 39–18598; Docket No. FAA–2016–5463;
safety in air commerce. This regulation on a substantial number of small entities Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–013–AD.
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(a) Effective Date certificate of airworthiness as of the effective (2) Service information identified in this
This AD is effective September 2, 2016. date of this AD: At the earlier of the times AD that is not incorporated by reference is
specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) available at the addresses specified in
(b) Affected ADs of this AD. paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
None. (i) Within 6,000 flight hours or 30 months,
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
whichever occurs first, after the effective date
(c) Applicability of this AD. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
This AD applies to the airplanes, (ii) Before the accumulation of 38,000 total approved the incorporation by reference
certificated in any category, identified in flight hours, or within 186 months since the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of date of issuance of the original Canadian paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
this AD. certificate of airworthiness or date of part 51.
(1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 issuance of the original Canadian export (2) You must use this service information
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs as applicable to do the actions required by
airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through first. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
10342 inclusive. (3) For airplanes that have accumulated (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–
(2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D15 more than 36,000 total flight hours as of the 067, Revision A, dated February 23, 2015.
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, serial effective date of this AD, or more than 176 (ii) Reserved.
numbers 15001 through 15361 inclusive. months since the date of issuance of the (3) For service information identified in
(3) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D24 original Canadian certificate of airworthiness this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial or date of issuance of the original Canadian Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
numbers 15001 through 15361 inclusive. export certificate of airworthiness as of the Canada; Widebody Customer Response
(4) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2E25 effective date of this AD: Within 2,000 flight Center North America toll-free telephone: 1–
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial hours or 10 months, whichever occurs first, 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1–
numbers 19001 through 19041 inclusive. after the effective date of this AD. 514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; email:
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
(d) Subject (h) Credit for Previous Actions www.bombardier.com.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of This paragraph provides credit for actions (4) You may view this service information
America Code 27, Flight controls. required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(e) Reason actions were performed before the effective 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
date of this AD using Bombardier Service information on the availability of this
This AD was prompted by reports of material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Bulletin 670BA–27–067, dated January 15,
corrosion found on the slat and flap torque (5) You may view this service information
2015.
tubes in the slat and flap control system. We that is incorporated by reference at the
are issuing this AD to prevent rupture of a (i) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records
corroded slat or flap torque tube. This The following provisions also apply to this Administration (NARA). For information on
condition could result in an inoperative slat the availability of this material at NARA, call
AD:
or flap system and consequent reduced 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
controllability of the airplane. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
(f) Compliance Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, locations.html.
Comply with this AD within the has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 21,
compliance times specified, unless already 2016.
done. in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal Michael Kaszycki,
(g) Replace Slat and Flap Torque Tubes in inspector or local Flight Standards District Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
the Slat and Flap Control System Office, as appropriate. If sending information Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Within the compliance times specified in directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
[FR Doc. 2016–17863 Filed 7–28–16; 8:45 am]
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
as applicable: Replace the slat and flap
torque tubes in the slat and flap control Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
system with new or modified slat and flap telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–
torque tubes, in accordance with the 5531. Before using any approved AMOC, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Service Bulletin 670BA–27–067, Revision A, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Energy Regulatory
dated February 23, 2015. of the local flight standards district office/ Commission
(1) For airplanes that have accumulated certificate holding district office. The AMOC
28,000 total flight hours or less as of the approval letter must specifically reference 18 CFR Part 40
effective date of this AD, or 137 months or this AD.
less since the date of issuance of the original (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [Docket No. RM15–14–002; Order No. 829]
Canadian certificate of airworthiness or date requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
of issuance of the original Canadian export actions from a manufacturer, the action must Revised Critical Infrastructure
certificate of airworthiness as of the effective be accomplished using a method approved Protection Reliability Standards
date of this AD: Before the accumulation of by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
34,000 total flight hours or within 167 FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory
months since the date of issuance of the (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Commission.
original Canadian certificate of airworthiness Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by ACTION: Final rule.
or date of issuance of the original Canadian the DAO, the approval must include the
export certificate of airworthiness, whichever DAO-authorized signature. SUMMARY: The Federal Energy
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
occurs first. Regulatory Commission (Commission)
(2) For airplanes that have accumulated (j) Related Information
directs the North American Electric
more than 28,000 total flight hours but not (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Reliability Corporation to develop a new
more than 36,000 total flight hours as of the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
effective date of this AD, and more than 137 AD CF–2016–03R1, dated February 18, 2016, or modified Reliability Standard that
months but not more than 176 months since for related information. This MCAI may be addresses supply chain risk
the date of issuance of the original Canadian found in the AD docket on the Internet at management for industrial control
certificate of airworthiness or date of http://www.regulations.gov by searching for system hardware, software, and
issuance of the original Canadian export and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5463. computing and networking services
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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 September 2, 2016. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, 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: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 49876 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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