81 FR 5365 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 21 (February 2, 2016)

Page Range		5365-5367
FR Document		2016-01741

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of a short circuit between the heater element and the metal sheath of the pitot-static probe heater. This AD requires replacement of the left and right pitot-static probes with newly redesigned left and right pitot-static probes. We are issuing this AD to prevent degradation of the heating ability of the pitot- static probe heater, resulting in erroneous airspeed indication during flight in icing conditions and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3140; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-063-AD; 
Amendment 39-18385; AD 2016-02-05]
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 BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by multiple reports of a short circuit between the heater 
element and the metal sheath of the pitot-static probe heater. This AD 
requires replacement of the left and right pitot-static probes with 
newly redesigned left and right pitot-static probes. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent degradation of the heating ability of the pitot-
static probe heater, resulting in erroneous airspeed indication during 
flight in icing conditions and consequent reduced controllability of 
the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 8, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 8, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3140; or in person at the 
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.
    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 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-2015-3140.

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 BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on July 31, 2015 (80 FR 45617).
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2015-04, dated March 
17, 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-100-1A10 (Challenger 
300) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    There have been several reports where the pitot-static probe 
heater came on and remained on regardless of the heater control 
selected position. Investigation determined that the root cause is a 
short circuit between the heater element and the metal sheath. If 
not corrected, this condition may degrade the heating, resulting in 
erroneous Airspeed Indication when flying in icing condition [and 
consequent reduced controllability of the airplane].
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the pitot-static 
probes with a redesigned probe which will prevent this failure mode.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3140-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 45617, July 31, 
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data 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 (80 FR 45617, July 31, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 45617, July 31, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier issued Service Bulletin 100-34-38, dated January 9, 
2014. The service information describes procedures for replacement of 
the left and right pitot-static probes with newly redesigned left and 
right pitot-static probes, part numbers 0856WC3 and 0856WC4 
respectively. 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 126 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 12 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $13,468 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $1,825,488, or $14,488 per product.
    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

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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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3140; 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 Operations office (telephone: 800-
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

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):

2016-02-05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18385. Docket No. FAA-
2015-3140; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-063-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective March 8, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 
(Challenger 300) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial 
numbers 20003 through 20500 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by multiple reports of a short circuit 
between the heater element and the metal sheath of the pitot-static 
probe heater. We are issuing this AD to prevent degradation of the 
heating ability of the pitot-static probe heater, resulting in 
erroneous airspeed indication during flight in icing conditions and 
consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Replacement of Left and Right Pitot-Static Probes

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, replace 
the left and right pitot-static probes with newly designed pitot-
static probes, part numbers (P/N) 0856WC3 and 0856WC4 respectively, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 100-34-38, dated January 9, 2014.

(h) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
pitot-static probe, P/N 0856WC1 or 0856WC2, on any airplane.

(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 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.

(j) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
Canadian AD CF-2015-04, dated March 17, 2015, for related 
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3140-0002.

(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 100-34-38, dated January 9, 
2014.
    (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; 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.


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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 20, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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contains regulatory documents having general Washington, DC. AD docket on the Internet at http://
applicability and legal effect, most of which For service information identified in www.regulations.gov/
are keyed to and codified in the Code of this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3140-
Federal Regulations, which is published under 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 0002.
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone:
514–855–5000; fax: 514–855–7401; Comments
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; We gave the public the opportunity to
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL Internet http://www.bombardier.com. participate in developing this AD. We
REGISTER issue of each week. You may view this referenced service received no comments on the NPRM (80
information at the FAA, Transport FR 45617, July 31, 2015) or on the
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue determination of the cost to the public.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SW., Renton, WA. For information on Conclusion
the availability of this material at the
Federal Aviation Administration FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also We reviewed the relevant data and
available on the Internet at http:// determined that air safety and the
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for public interest require adopting this AD
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– as proposed except for minor editorial
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3140; Directorate 3140. changes. We have determined that these
Identifier 2015–NM–063–AD; Amendment minor changes:
39–18385; AD 2016–02–05] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: • Are consistent with the intent that
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
RIN 2120–AA64 Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– 45617, July 31, 2015) for correcting the
172, FAA, New York Aircraft unsafe condition; and
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart • Do not add any additional burden
Inc. Airplanes Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY upon the public than was already
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 11590; telephone: 516–228–7301; fax: proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 45617,
Administration (FAA), Department of 516–794–5531. July 31, 2015).
Transportation (DOT). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Related Service Information Under 1
ACTION: Final rule. Discussion CFR Part 51
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new We issued a notice of proposed Bombardier issued Service Bulletin
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 100–34–38, dated January 9, 2014. The
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–100–1A10 part 39 by adding an AD that would service information describes
(Challenger 300) airplanes. This AD was apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model procedures for replacement of the left
prompted by multiple reports of a short BD–100–1A10 (Challenger 300) and right pitot-static probes with newly
circuit between the heater element and airplanes. The NPRM published in the redesigned left and right pitot-static
the metal sheath of the pitot-static probe Federal Register on July 31, 2015 (80 FR probes, part numbers 0856WC3 and
heater. This AD requires replacement of 45617). 0856WC4 respectively. This service
Transport Canada Civil Aviation information is reasonably available
the left and right pitot-static probes with
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority because the interested parties have
newly redesigned left and right pitot-
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD access to it through their normal course
static probes. We are issuing this AD to
CF–2015–04, dated March 17, 2015 of business or by the means identified
prevent degradation of the heating
(referred to after this as the Mandatory in the ADDRESSES section.
ability of the pitot-static probe heater,
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
resulting in erroneous airspeed Costs of Compliance
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
indication during flight in icing
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. We estimate that this AD affects 126
conditions and consequent reduced
Model BD–100–1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes of U.S. registry.
controllability of the airplane.
airplanes. The MCAI states: We also estimate that it will take
DATES: This AD becomes effective about 12 work-hours per product to
March 8, 2016. There have been several reports where the
pitot-static probe heater came on and comply with the basic requirements of
The Director of the Federal Register remained on regardless of the heater control this AD. The average labor rate is $85
approved the incorporation by reference selected position. Investigation determined per work-hour. Required parts will cost
of a certain publication listed in this AD that the root cause is a short circuit between about $13,468 per product. Based on
as of March 8, 2016. the heater element and the metal sheath. If these figures, we estimate the cost of
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD not corrected, this condition may degrade the this AD on U.S. operators to be
docket on the Internet at http:// heating, resulting in erroneous Airspeed $1,825,488, or $14,488 per product.
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www.regulations.gov/ Indication when flying in icing condition According to the manufacturer, some
[and consequent reduced controllability of
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3140; or in the airplane].
of the costs of this AD may be covered
person at the Docket Management This [Canadian] AD mandates the under warranty, thereby reducing the
Facility, U.S. Department of replacement of the pitot-static probes with a cost impact on affected individuals. We
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– redesigned probe which will prevent this do not control warranty coverage for
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room failure mode. affected individuals. As a result, we

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have included all costs in our cost List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
estimate. The following provisions also apply to this
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD:
Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Title 49 of the United States Code Safety. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
Adoption of the Amendment
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Accordingly, under the authority AD, if requested using the procedures found
section 106, describes the authority of in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator,
39.19, send your request to your principal
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as inspector or local Flight Standards District
detail the scope of the Agency’s follows: Office, as appropriate. If sending information
authority. directly to the New York ACO, send it to
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7300; fax:
General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows: 516–794–5531. Before using any approved
section, Congress charges the FAA with AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended] the manager of the local flight standards
for practices, methods, and procedures district office/certificate holding district
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding office. The AMOC approval letter must
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new airworthiness specifically reference this AD.
directive (AD): (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
is within the scope of that authority requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2016–02–05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment actions from a manufacturer, the action must
that is likely to exist or develop on 39–18385. Docket No. FAA–2015–3140; be accomplished using a method approved
products identified in this rulemaking Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–063–AD. by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
action. (a) Effective Date FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Regulatory Findings This AD becomes effective March 8, 2016. Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
We determined that this AD will not (b) Affected ADs the DAO, the approval must include the
have federalism implications under DAO-authorized signature.
None.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (c) Applicability
(j) Related Information
not have a substantial direct effect on Refer to Mandatory Continuing
the States, on the relationship between This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
BD–100–1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes,
the national government and the States, certificated in any category, serial numbers
AD CF–2015–04, dated March 17, 2015, for
or on the distribution of power and related information. This MCAI may be
20003 through 20500 inclusive.
responsibilities among the various found in the AD docket on the Internet at
levels of government. (d) Subject http://www.regulations.gov/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3140-0002.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD: America Code 34, Navigation. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Reason (1) The Director of the Federal Register
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD was prompted by multiple reports approved the incorporation by reference
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the of a short circuit between the heater element (IBR) of the service information listed in this
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures and the metal sheath of the pitot-static probe paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); heater. We are issuing this AD to prevent part 51.
degradation of the heating ability of the pitot- (2) You must use this service information
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in as applicable to do the actions required by
Alaska; and static probe heater, resulting in erroneous
airspeed indication during flight in icing this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
4. Will not have a significant (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100–34–38,
conditions and consequent reduced
economic impact, positive or negative, controllability of the airplane. dated January 9, 2014.
on a substantial number of small entities (ii) Reserved.
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance (3) For service information identified in
Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
compliance times specified, unless already Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
Examining the AD Docket done. Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514–
855–7401; email: thd.crj@
You may examine the AD docket on (g) Replacement of Left and Right Pitot-Static aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
the Internet at http:// Probes www.bombardier.com.
www.regulations.gov/ Within 24 months after the effective date (4) You may view this service information
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3140; or in of this AD, replace the left and right pitot- at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
person at the Docket Management static probes with newly designed pitot-static 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., probes, part numbers (P/N) 0856WC3 and information on the availability of this
Monday through Friday, except Federal 0856WC4 respectively, in accordance with material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
holidays. The AD docket contains this the Accomplishment Instructions of (5) You may view this service information
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Bombardier Service Bulletin 100–34–38, that is incorporated by reference at the
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
dated January 9, 2014. National Archives and Records
comments received, and other Administration (NARA). For information on
information. The street address for the (h) Parts Installation Prohibition the availability of this material at NARA, call
Docket Operations office (telephone: As of the effective date of this AD, no 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES person may install a pitot-static probe, P/N www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
section. 0856WC1 or 0856WC2, on any airplane. locations.html.

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Issued in Renton, Washington, on January • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the each substantive public contact with
20, 2016. ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 FAA personnel concerning this
Michael Kaszycki, p.m., Monday through Friday, except rulemaking during the comment period.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Federal holidays. We will consider all the comments we
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. receive and may conduct additional
Examining the AD Docket
[FR Doc. 2016–01741 Filed 2–1–16; 8:45 am] rulemaking based on those comments.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// Discussion
www.regulations.gov by searching for We are adopting a new AD for Bell
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Model 429 helicopters with a T/R link
2068; or in person at the Docket part number (P/N) 429–012–112–101,
Federal Aviation Administration Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 –101FM, –103, or –103FM installed.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except This AD requires inspecting each T/R
14 CFR Part 39 Federal holidays. The AD docket link bearing bore for any aluminum
[Docket No. FAA–2016–2068; Directorate contains this AD, the Transport Canada oxide corrosion and then cleaning the
Identifier 2016–SW–002–AD; Amendment AD, the incorporated by reference affected area of the T/R link and
39–18387; AD 2016–02–06] service information, the economic inspecting for any pitting. If there is any
evaluation, any comments received, and corrosion or any pitting, this AD
RIN 2120–AA64 other information. The street address for requires replacing the T/R link. If there
Airworthiness Directives; Bell the Docket Operations Office (telephone is no corrosion or pitting, this AD
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES requires applying corrosion preventative
section. Comments will be available in sealant. This AD also requires a
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the AD docket shortly after receipt. recurring inspection of the sealant, and
Administration (FAA), Department of For service information identified in repeating the inspection for corrosion
Transportation (DOT). this final rule, contact Bell Helicopter and pitting if any sealant is missing.
ACTION: Final rule; request for Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de This AD was prompted by AD No.
comments. l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; CF–2016–01, dated January 5, 2016,
telephone (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363– issued by Transport Canada, which is
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at http:// the aviation authority for Canada, to
airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may correct an unsafe condition for Bell
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited review the referenced service Model 429 helicopters. Transport
(Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD information at the FAA, Office of the Canada advises of an incident in which
requires inspecting each tail rotor (T/R) Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, a T/R link on a Model 429 helicopter
pitch link (link) bearing bore for 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, failed, causing vibration and difficulty
corrosion and pitting and either Fort Worth, TX 76177. controlling the helicopter. According to
replacing the T/R link or applying FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Transport Canada, the failure was
sealant. This AD also requires a Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, caused by a crack that had initiated at
recurring inspection of the sealant and Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft a corrosion pit between the roll staked
repeating the inspections for corrosion Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood lip of the bearing and the beveled edge
and pitting if any sealant is missing. Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone of the link. Transport Canada further
This AD is prompted by an incident in (817) 222–5110; email matthew.fuller@ states deficiencies in the application of
which a helicopter experienced an in- faa.gov. corrosion resistant finishes to the link
flight failure of a T/R link. These actions during manufacturing caused the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
are intended to detect corrosion or corrosion.
pitting and to prevent failure of a T/R Comments Invited This condition, if not detected, could
link and subsequent loss of control of This AD is a final rule that involves result in failure of a link and loss of
the helicopter. requirements affecting flight safety, and control of the helicopter. For these
DATES: This AD becomes effective we did not provide you with notice and reasons, Transport Canada AD No. CF–
February 2, 2016. an opportunity to provide your 2016–01 requires inspection of the T/R
The Director of the Federal Register comments prior to it becoming effective. link and replacement of any link with
approved the incorporation by reference However, we invite you to participate in corrosion. The Transport Canada AD
of a certain document listed in this AD this rulemaking by submitting written also requires application of corrosion
as of February 2, 2016. comments, data, or views. We also preventative sealant and re-
We must receive comments on this invite comments relating to the identification of the T/R link.
AD by April 4, 2016. economic, environmental, energy, or
FAA’s Determination
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by federalism impacts that resulted from
any of the following methods: adopting this AD. The most helpful This helicopter has been approved by
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to comments reference a specific portion of the aviation authority of Canada and is
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the the AD, explain the reason for any approved for operation in the United
online instructions for sending your recommended change, and include States. Pursuant to our bilateral
comments electronically. supporting data. To ensure the docket agreement with Canada, Transport
• Fax: 202–493–2251. does not contain duplicate comments, Canada, its technical representative, has
wgreen on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES

• Mail: Send comments to the U.S. commenters should send only one copy notified us of the unsafe condition
Department of Transportation, Docket of written comments, or if comments are described in the Canadian AD. We are
Operations, M–30, West Building filed electronically, commenters should issuing this AD because we evaluated
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 submit them only one time. We will file all information provided by Transport
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, in the docket all comments that we Canada and determined the unsafe
DC 20590–0001. receive, as well as a report summarizing condition exists and is likely to exist or

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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 becomes effective March 8, 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 5365
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 5365 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 21 (February 2, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration