81 FR 58827 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 166 (August 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 166 (August 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-20376 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 166 (Friday, August 26, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 58827-58829] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20376] [[Page 58827]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-3990; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-153-AD; Amendment 39-18622; AD 2016-17-09] 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 all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL- 600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. This AD was prompted by two in-service incidents reported on Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes regarding a loss of all air data information in the flight deck. This AD requires revision of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide procedures to guide the crew to stabilize the airplane's airspeed and attitude for continued safe flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of air data information that may affect continued safe flight. DATES: This AD is effective September 30, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 30, 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-2016-3990. 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- 3990; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7301; fax: 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2016 (81 FR 11467) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by two in-service incidents reported on Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes regarding a loss of all air data information in the flight deck. The NPRM proposed to require revision of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide procedures to guide the crew to stabilize the airplane's airspeed and attitude for continued safe flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of air data information that may affect continued safe flight. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2015-08, dated April 28, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states: Two in-service incidents have been reported on CL-600-2C10 aeroplanes regarding a loss of all air data information in the cockpit. The air data information was recovered as the aeroplane descended to lower altitudes. An investigation determined that the root cause in both events was high altitude icing (ice crystal contamination). If not addressed, this condition may affect continued safe flight. Due to similarities in the air data systems, such events could happen on all Bombardier CRJ models, CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL- 600-2D15, CL-600-2D24 and CL-600-2E25. Therefore, the corrective actions for these models will be mandated once their respective Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) revisions become available. This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of AFM procedures to guide the crew to stabilize the aeroplanes airspeed and attitude for continued safe flight. 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- 3990. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request for Further Investigation The Air Line Pilots Association stated that the AFM revision will not address the root cause of the high-altitude icing (ice crystal contamination), and requested that further investigation be done for the ice crystal contamination issue and remedies be provided in addition to the AFM amendments. We agree that the AFM revision will not address the root cause of the high-altitude icing (ice crystal contamination). The manufacturer is investigating the issue, but there is no timetable for a final resolution. Should the manufacturer develop modifications to prevent this problem, the FAA will consider further rulemaking. The incorporation of the AFM procedures is meant to be used to guide the crew on how to stabilize the airplane airspeed and altitude for continued safe flight in icing conditions. However, further investigation into this matter extends beyond the scope of this AD. 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 Bombardier, Inc. has issued Emergency Procedure 1., Unreliable [[Page 58828]] Airspeed, of Section 03-19, Emergency Procedures--Unreliable Airspeed, of Chapter 3, Emergency Procedures, in Volume 1 of the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet CL-600-2D15 and CL-600-2D24 Airplane Flight Manual CSP C-012, Revision 11A, dated May 25, 2015. The service information describes procedures to guide the crew to stabilize the airplane's airspeed and attitude for continued safe flight. 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. Interim Action Required actions in this AD apply only to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. We may consider issuing further rulemaking on the other Bombardier airplane models identified previously. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 230 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 product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM revision.............................. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.. $85 $19,550 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2016-17-09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18622; Docket No. FAA- 2016-3990; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-153-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 30, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of two in-service incidents on Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes regarding a loss of all air data information in the flight deck. We are issuing this AD to prevent air data information loss that may affect continued safe flight. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Emergency Procedures section of the AFM to include the information in Emergency Procedure 1., Unreliable Airspeed, of Section 03-19, Emergency Procedures--Unreliable Airspeed, of Chapter 3, Emergency Procedures, in Volume 1 of the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet CL-600-2D15 and CL-600-2D24 AFM CSP C-012, Revision 11A, dated May 25, 2015. (h) 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: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE 172, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516- 228-7301; 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, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 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. [[Page 58829]] (i) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2015-08, dated 28 April, 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-2016-3990. (j) 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) Section 03-19, Emergency Procedures--Unreliable Airspeed, of Chapter 3, Emergency Procedures, in Volume 1 of the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet CL-600-2D15 and CL-600-2D24 Airplane Flight Manual CSP C-012, Revision 11A, dated May 25, 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 August 17, 2016. Dorr M. Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 3990; or in person at the Docket Due to similarities in the air data systems,
Management Facility between 9 a.m. such events could happen on all Bombardier
Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, CRJ models, CL–600–2B19, CL–600–2C10,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24 and CL–600–
2E25. Therefore, the corrective actions for
14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the regulatory these models will be mandated once their
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3990; Directorate evaluation, any comments received, and respective Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
Identifier 2015–NM–153–AD; Amendment other information. The street address for revisions become available.
39–18622; AD 2016–17–09] the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647– This [Canadian] AD mandates the
5527) is Docket Management Facility, incorporation of AFM procedures to guide
RIN 2120–AA64 the crew to stabilize the aeroplanes airspeed
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West and attitude for continued safe flight.
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, You may examine the MCAI in the
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., AD docket on the Internet at http://
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Administration (FAA), Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Transportation (DOT). Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, 3990.
ACTION: Final rule. Avionics and Services Branch, ANE–
Comments
172, FAA, New York Aircraft
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart We gave the public the opportunity to
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY participate in developing this AD. The
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D15 11590; telephone: 516–228–7301; fax: following presents the comments
(Regional Jet Series 705) and CL–600– 516–794–5531. received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: response to each comment.
This AD was prompted by two in-
Discussion Request for Further Investigation
service incidents reported on
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 We issued a notice of proposed The Air Line Pilots Association stated
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR that the AFM revision will not address
airplanes regarding a loss of all air data part 39 by adding an AD that would the root cause of the high-altitude icing
information in the flight deck. This AD apply to all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– (ice crystal contamination), and
requires revision of the airplane flight 600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and requested that further investigation be
manual (AFM) to provide procedures to CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) done for the ice crystal contamination
guide the crew to stabilize the airplane’s airplanes. The NPRM published in the issue and remedies be provided in
airspeed and attitude for continued safe Federal Register on March 4, 2016 (81 addition to the AFM amendments.
flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent FR 11467) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM We agree that the AFM revision will
loss of air data information that may was prompted by two in-service not address the root cause of the high-
affect continued safe flight. incidents reported on Bombardier, Inc. altitude icing (ice crystal
DATES: This AD is effective September Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet contamination). The manufacturer is
30, 2016. Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes investigating the issue, but there is no
The Director of the Federal Register regarding a loss of all air data timetable for a final resolution. Should
approved the incorporation by reference information in the flight deck. The the manufacturer develop modifications
of a certain publication listed in this AD NPRM proposed to require revision of to prevent this problem, the FAA will
as of September 30, 2016. the airplane flight manual (AFM) to consider further rulemaking. The
provide procedures to guide the crew to incorporation of the AFM procedures is
ADDRESSES: For service information
stabilize the airplane’s airspeed and meant to be used to guide the crew on
identified in this final rule, contact how to stabilize the airplane airspeed
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road attitude for continued safe flight. We are
issuing this AD to prevent loss of air and altitude for continued safe flight in
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; icing conditions. However, further
Widebody Customer Response Center data information that may affect
continued safe flight. investigation into this matter extends
North America toll-free telephone: 1– beyond the scope of this AD.
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: Transport Canada Civil Aviation
1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; (TCCA), which is the aviation authority Conclusion
email: ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
CF–2015–08, dated April 28, 2015 We reviewed the relevant data,
Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. considered the comment received, and
You may view this referenced service (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, determined that air safety and the
information at the FAA, Transport public interest require adopting this AD
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Bombardier, Inc. Model as proposed except for minor editorial
SW., Renton, WA. For information on changes. We have determined that these
the availability of this material at the CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series minor changes:
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also • Are consistent with the intent that
available on the Internet at http:// 900) airplanes. The MCAI states:
was proposed in the NPRM for
www.regulations.gov by searching for Two in-service incidents have been correcting the unsafe condition; and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– reported on CL–600–2C10 aeroplanes • Do not add any additional burden
3990. regarding a loss of all air data information in upon the public than was already
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
the cockpit. The air data information was
Examining the AD Docket recovered as the aeroplane descended to proposed in the NPRM.
lower altitudes. An investigation determined Related Service Information Under
You may examine the AD docket on that the root cause in both events was high
the Internet at http:// 1 CFR Part 51
altitude icing (ice crystal contamination). If
www.regulations.gov by searching for not addressed, this condition may affect Bombardier, Inc. has issued
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– continued safe flight. Emergency Procedure 1., Unreliable
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Airspeed, of Section 03–19, Emergency information is reasonably available airplanes. We may consider issuing
Procedures—Unreliable Airspeed, of because the interested parties have further rulemaking on the other
Chapter 3, Emergency Procedures, in access to it through their normal course Bombardier airplane models identified
Volume 1 of the Bombardier CRJ Series of business or by the means identified previously.
Regional Jet CL–600–2D15 and CL–600– in the ADDRESSES section.
2D24 Airplane Flight Manual CSP C– Costs of Compliance
Interim Action
012, Revision 11A, dated May 25, 2015.
We estimate that this AD affects 230
The service information describes Required actions in this AD apply
airplanes of U.S. registry.
procedures to guide the crew to stabilize only to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
the airplane’s airspeed and attitude for 600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and We estimate the following costs to
continued safe flight. This service CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost product operators
AFM revision .................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................................................ $85 $19,550
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance
Title 49 of the United States Code Comply with this AD within the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue compliance times specified, unless already
safety, Incorporation by reference, done.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety.
section 106, describes the authority of (g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Adoption of the Amendment
Within 30 days after the effective date of
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority this AD, revise the Emergency Procedures
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator, section of the AFM to include the
authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as information in Emergency Procedure 1.,
We are issuing this rulemaking under follows: Unreliable Airspeed, of Section 03–19,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Emergency Procedures—Unreliable Airspeed,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of Chapter 3, Emergency Procedures, in
General requirements.’’ Under that DIRECTIVES Volume 1 of the Bombardier CRJ Series
section, Congress charges the FAA with Regional Jet CL–600–2D15 and CL–600–2D24
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in AFM CSP C–012, Revision 11A, dated May
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
25, 2015.
air commerce by prescribing regulations continues to read as follows:
for practices, methods, and procedures Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
the Administrator finds necessary for The following provisions also apply to this
safety in air commerce. This regulation § 39.13 [Amended] AD:
is within the scope of that authority (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
because it addresses an unsafe condition (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
the following new airworthiness Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
that is likely to exist or develop on
directive (AD): has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
products identified in this rulemaking
action. 2016–17–09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment AD, if requested using the procedures found
39–18622; Docket No. FAA–2016–3990; in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Regulatory Findings Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–153–AD. 39.19, send your request to your principal
We determined that this AD will not inspector or local Flight Standards District
(a) Effective Date
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
have federalism implications under This AD is effective September 30, 2016. directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Assata
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and
not have a substantial direct effect on (b) Affected ADs
Services Branch, ANE 172, FAA, New York
the States, on the relationship between None. ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
the national government and the States, (c) Applicability Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–
or on the distribution of power and 7301; fax: 516–794–5531. Before using any
This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc.
responsibilities among the various approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series
levels of government. 705) and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
For the reasons discussed above, I inspector, the manager of the local flight
900) airplanes, certificated in any category.
certify that this AD: standards district office/certificate holding
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject district office. The AMOC approval letter
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Air Transport Association (ATA) of must specifically reference this AD.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the America Code 34, Navigation. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(e) Reason actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
This AD was prompted by reports of two be accomplished using a method approved
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
in-service incidents on Bombardier, Inc. by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
Alaska; and Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or
4. Will not have a significant 701, & 702) airplanes regarding a loss of all Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
economic impact, positive or negative, air data information in the flight deck. We are Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
on a substantial number of small entities issuing this AD to prevent air data Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
under the criteria of the Regulatory information loss that may affect continued the approval must include the DAO-
Flexibility Act. safe flight. authorized signature.
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(i) Related Information ACTION: Final rule. apply to RUAG Aerospace Services
Refer to Mandatory Continuing GmbH Models 228–100, 228–101, 228–
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian SUMMARY: We are superseding 200, 228–201, 228–202, and 228–212
AD CF–2015–08, dated 28 April, 2015, for Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009–13– airplanes. That NPRM was published in
related information. This MCAI may be 04 for RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH the Federal Register on June 1, 2016 (81
found in the AD docket on the Internet at Models 228–100, 228–101, 228–200, FR 34927), and proposed to supersede
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 228–201, 228–202, and 228–212
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–3990.
AD 2009–13–04, Amendment 39–15943
airplanes. This AD results from (74 FR 29116; June 19, 2009) (‘‘AD
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference mandatory continuing airworthiness 2009–13–04’’).
(1) The Director of the Federal Register information (MCAI) issued by an The NPRM proposed to correct an
approved the incorporation by reference aviation authority of another country to unsafe condition for the specified
(IBR) of the service information listed in this identify and correct an unsafe condition products and was based on mandatory
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR on an aviation product. The MCAI continuing airworthiness information
part 51. describes the unsafe condition as
(2) You must use this service information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
excessive wear on the guide pin of the authority of another country. The MCAI
as applicable to do the actions required by power lever or condition lever, which
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (EASA AD No.: 2009–0031R1) states
could cause functional loss of the flight that:
(i) Section 03–19, Emergency Procedures—
Unreliable Airspeed, of Chapter 3, idle stop. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to address the unsafe Excessive wear on a guide pin of a power
Emergency Procedures, in Volume 1 of the lever was detected during inspections. The
Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet CL–600– condition on these products.
failure of a power lever or condition lever
2D15 and CL–600–2D24 Airplane Flight DATES: This AD is effective September guide pin could cause functional loss of the
Manual CSP C–012, Revision 11A, dated May 30, 2016. flight idle stop.
25, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register This condition, if not corrected, could lead
(ii) Reserved. approved the incorporation by reference to inadvertent activation of the beta mode in
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
of a certain publication listed in the AD flight, possibly resulting in loss of control of
as of September 30, 2016. the aeroplane.
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Prompted by this finding, RUAG issued
Canada; Widebody Customer Response
Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB–228–279 to
Center North America toll-free telephone: 1– docket on the Internet at http://
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1– provide inspection instructions.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Consequently, EASA issued AD 2009–0031
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email: and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet: to require repetitive detailed inspections of
6983; or in person at the Docket the guide pins of the power levers and
http://www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this service information
Management Facility, U.S. Department condition levers, and replacement of any pin
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, of Transportation, Docket Operations, that exceeds the allowable wear-limits.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Since that AD was issued, further analysis
information on the availability of this Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey has determined that the inspection interval,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. in case of no pin replacement, can be
(5) You may view this service information For service information identified in extended and RUAG published Revision 1 of
ASB–228–279, which also included landings
that is incorporated by reference at the this AD, contact RUAG Aerospace
National Archives and Records (expressed in this AD as flight cycles—FC) as
Services GmbH, Dornier 228 Customer a determining factor.
Administration (NARA). For information on Support, P.O. Box 1253, 82231
the availability of this material at NARA, call For the reason described above, this AD
Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany, revises EASA AD 2009–0031, amending the
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
telephone: +49 (0) 8153–30–2280; fax: compliance times without changing the
locations.html. +49 (0) 8153–30–3030; email: technical requirements, and also introducing
custsupport.dornier228@ruag.com; some editorial changes for standardization.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Internet: http://www.ruag.com/. You
17, 2016. EASA revised the MCAI (EASA AD
may review copies of the referenced No.: 2009–0031R2) to incorporate
Dorr M. Anderson, service information at the FAA, Small
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane changes to the applicability. The FAA
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, had already incorporated these changes
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
[FR Doc. 2016–20376 Filed 8–25–16; 8:45 am]
in the NPRM so no changes to the final
information on the availability of this rule are necessary.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
The MCAI can be found in the AD
4148. It is also available on the Internet
docket on the Internet at http://
at http://www.regulations.gov by
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
searching for Docket No. FAA–2016–
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
6983.
Federal Aviation Administration 6983.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Comments
14 CFR Part 39
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, We gave the public the opportunity to
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6983; Directorate
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; participate in developing this AD. We
Identifier 2016–CE–012–AD; Amendment
39–18618; AD 2016–17–05] telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816) received no comments on the NPRM (74
329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@ FR 29116; June 19, 2009) or on the
RIN 2120–AA64 faa.gov. determination of the cost to the public.
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
Airworthiness Directives; RUAG SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Conclusion
Aerospace Services GmbH Airplanes Discussion We reviewed the relevant data and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation We issued a notice of proposed determined that air safety and the
Administration (FAA), Department of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR public interest require adopting the AD
Transportation (DOT). part 39 by adding an AD that would as proposed except for minor editorial
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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 30, 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 58827 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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