81_FR_60008 81 FR 59839 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

81 FR 59839 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 169 (August 31, 2016)

Page Range59839-59842
FR Document2016-20707

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This AD was prompted by the need for more stringent inspection requirements for certain affected components. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain revised airworthiness limitations (AWL) and require repairs of affected components. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the affected components; such cracking could result in loss of structural integrity.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1075; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-111-AD; 
Amendment 39-18628; AD 2016-17-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) 
airplanes. This AD was prompted by the need for more stringent 
inspection requirements for certain affected components. This AD 
requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate 
certain revised airworthiness limitations (AWL) and require repairs of 
affected components. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
fatigue cracking in the affected components; such cracking could result 
in loss of structural integrity.

DATES: This AD is effective October 5, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 5, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone: 514-855-5000; fax: 514-855-
7401; email: [email protected]; Internet: 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-2012-
1075.

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-2012-
1075; 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: Jeffrey Zimmer, 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: 516-228-7306; fax: 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain 
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) 
airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on October 27, 
2015 (80 FR 65666) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on 
October 16, 2012 (77 FR 63282) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to 
require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate 
revised AWL tasks specified in certain technical requirements. The NPRM 
was prompted by the need for more stringent inspection requirements for 
certain affected components. The SNPRM proposed to require revising the 
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain revised AWL 
tasks instead of TRs, and to require repairs of affected components. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the 
affected components. Such cracking could result in loss of structural 
integrity.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority

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for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2012-13, dated April 10, 2012 
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 
440) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A revision has been made to Part 2 of the Canadair Regional Jet 
Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM), Airworthiness Limitations 
(AWL), to introduce more stringent inspection requirements for 
continued airworthiness based on re-analysis, in-service data and/or 
fatigue testing. Failure to comply with these revised AWL items 
could lead to an unsafe condition.
    This [Canadian] AD is issued to ensure that fatigue cracking of 
these affected components [and consequent loss of airplane 
structural integrity] is detected and corrected.

    Required actions include revising the maintenance program by 
incorporating the revised inspection requirements specified in certain 
TRs. 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-2012-1075.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and 
the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Withdraw SNPRM

    Mr. Aaron Ahern stated that the SNPRM must be denied and considered 
null and void. Mr. Ahern provided no justification for this statement.
    From this statement, we infer that Mr. Ahern is requesting we 
withdraw the SNPRM. We disagree with the request. It is within our 
authority to issue ADs to require actions to address unsafe conditions 
that are not otherwise being addressed (or are not addressed 
adequately) by normal maintenance procedures. We may address such 
unsafe conditions by requiring revisions to maintenance or inspection 
programs as a condition under which airplanes may continue to be 
operated. We agree with TCCA's finding of an unsafe condition based on 
analysis, in-service data, and/or fatigue testing. From the data 
gathered, we have determined that fatigue cracking is likely to exist 
or develop in certain components of the affected airplanes. As a 
result, we have determined that the actions required by this AD are 
necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. We have not 
changed this final rule in this regard.

Request To Allow for Other Methods of Compliance

    Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation (Air Wisconsin) requested that 
we revise the proposed AD to allow qualified FAA representatives, such 
as Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) and Organization 
Designation Authorization (ODA) holders, to approve repair methods. Air 
Wisconsin stated that 14 CFR 121.1109 (Supplemental Inspections) 
requires a certificate holder's maintenance program to include FAA-
approved damage tolerance inspections and procedures. Air Wisconsin 
pointed out that both DERs and ODAs already perform damage tolerance 
evaluations (DTEs).
    We disagree. While we might authorize a design approval holder's 
DERs to determine whether a design or repair method complies with a 
specific requirement of a structural AD, they are not authorized to 
make the discretionary determination of the applicable requirement. 
DERs are not authorized to approve repairs as alternative methods of 
compliance (AMOCs) to ADs, except under specific conditions described 
in FAA Orders 8110.103, 8100.15, and 8100.37. In addition, this AD 
already includes a provision for TCCA's Design Approval Organization 
(DAO) to approve repairs. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Confirm Previously Approved Repairs

    Air Wisconsin requested that we confirm whether repairs that may 
not have been incorporated per paragraphs (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), and 
(k)(2)(iii) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) are still considered 
approved for compliance to this AD under paragraph (k)(2) of the 
proposed AD (in the SNPRM).
    We agree. As long as the previously approved repair meets the 
requirements of paragraphs (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), and (k)(2)(iii) of 
this AD, it does not matter when the repair is actually accomplished. 
We have clarified paragraph (k)(2)(i) of this AD to reflect this. In 
response to Air Wisconsin's comment regarding this issue in the NPRM, 
we had included a provision in paragraph (k)(2)(i) of the proposed AD 
(in the SNPRM) to allow for previously approved repairs in the 
inspection area that were approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA 
DAO, but that provision included the language ``the repairs were 
accomplished.'' We have removed that language from paragraph (k)(2)(i) 
of this AD.

Request To Reference Revised Service Information

    SkyWest Airlines (SkyWest) requested that we revise the SNPRM to 
reference the latest service information. SkyWest pointed out that 
Bombardier has issued Revision 10, dated May 10, 2015, of Part 2, 
Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance 
Requirements Manual (MRM), CSP A-053.
    We agree to reference Bombardier Revision 10, dated May 10, 2015, 
of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 
MRM, CSP A-053, as the appropriate source of service information for 
certain requirements of this AD. We have revised this final rule 
accordingly.

Request To Remove Requirement That Repair Approvals Refer to the MCAI

    SkyWest requested that we remove the requirement that repair 
approvals must refer to the MCAI. SkyWest stated that leaving this 
paragraph in the AD would require SkyWest to request a large number of 
AMOCs for their fleet as soon as the AD becomes effective. SkyWest 
asserts that none of the repair engineering orders (REOs) and general 
repair engineering orders (GREOs) reference the MCAI, and do not have 
an inspection method.
    We disagree with the request. We are aware of instances of repairs 
in an affected area that are signed by the foreign authority's 
authorized delegate, but did not correct the unsafe condition because 
they were outdated. A repair that references the unsafe condition 
addressed in the MCAI guarantees an approved repair. A revised service 
document or AMOC that satisfies the requirements of paragraph (k)(2) of 
this AD is acceptable. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the SNPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, 
of Part 2 Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 10, dated May 10, 2015, 
of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM) CSP 
A-053. Appendix B provides specific AWLs, including the following AWLs.
     AWL 52-11-131, ``Passenger door--piano hinge half on door 
side.'' This AWL describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection 
of the piano hinge half on the passenger door side.
     AWL 53-11-122, ``Windshield center post and bulkhead aft 
post at FS202.75.'' This AWL describes procedures for a special 
detailed inspection of the windshield center post and bulkhead aft post 
at fuselage station (FS) 202.75.
     AWL 53-21-118, ``Potable water servicing door cut-out and 
internal structure.'' This AWL describes procedures for a detailed 
visual inspection of the potable water servicing door cut-out and 
internal structure.
     AWL 53-21-129, ``Passenger door--piano hinge half on 
fuselage side.'' This AWL describes procedures for a detailed visual 
inspection of the piano hinge half of the passenger door on the 
fuselage side.
     AWL 53-41-199, ``FS409.0 +128 vertical posts at BL0.0 and 
BL18.0 left and right local to WL69.0.'' This AWL describes procedures 
for a special detailed inspection of the FS409.0 +128 left and right 
vertical posts at buttock line (BL) 0.0 and BL18.0 local to water line 
(WL) 69.0.
     AWL 53-41-200, ``FS409.0 +128 frame cap aft and fwd splice 
angles at STR21 left and right.'' This AWL describes procedures for a 
detailed visual inspection of the FS409.0 +128 frame cap aft and 
forward splice angles at stringer 21.
     AWL 53-41-201, ``FS559.0 pressure bulkhead web and cap 
angle local to BL9.0 and BL18.0 left and right.'' This AWL describes 
procedures for a special detailed inspection of the left and right 
FS559.0 pressure bulkhead web and cap angle local to BL9.0 and BL18.0.
     AWL 53-61-156, ``Rear pressure bulkhead forward face below 
floor.'' This AWL describes procedures for a special detailed 
inspection of the below floor forward face of the rear pressure 
bulkhead.
     AWL 54-10-105, ``Pylon track and support fitting.'' This 
AWL describes procedures for a special detailed inspection of the pylon 
track and support fitting.
     AWL 54-10-106, ``Pylon track and support fitting.'' This 
AWL describes procedures for a special detailed inspection of the pylon 
track and support fitting.
     AWL 57-21-105, ``Lower wing skin, between BL0.0 to wing 
station (WS) 314.0.'' This AWL describes procedures for a detailed 
visual inspection of the lower wing skin, between BL0.0 to WS314.0.
     AWL 57-21-112, ``Lower wing plank splice joints at BL45.0, 
WS65.75, and WS148.0.'' This AWL describes procedures for a special 
detailed inspection of the lower wing plank splice joints at BL45.0, 
WS65.75, and WS148.0.
    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 575 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                    Action                                Labor cost                product         operators
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Revising maintenance program.................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour =                $85          $48,875
                                                $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-17-15 Bombardier, Inc: Amendment 39-18628. Docket No. FAA-2012-
1075; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-111-AD.

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(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 5, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional 
Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any category, 
serial numbers 7003 and subsequent.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic 
inspections.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the need for more stringent inspection 
requirements for certain affected components. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the affected components, 
which could result in loss of structural integrity.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance Program or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the 
revised inspection requirements specified in the AWLs identified in 
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD. These AWLs are 
identified in Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, 
Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 10, dated May 10, 2015, of the 
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM) CSP A-
053.
    (1) AWL 52-11-131, ``Passenger door--piano hinge half on door 
side.''
    (2) AWL 53-11-122, ``Windshield center post and bulkhead aft 
post at FS202.75.''
    (3) AWL 53-21-118, ``Potable water servicing door cut-out and 
internal structure.''
    (4) AWL 53-21-129, ``Passenger door--piano hinge half on 
fuselage side.''
    (5) AWL 53-41-199, ``FS409.0+128 vertical posts at BL0.0 and 
BL18.0 left and right local to WL69.0.''
    (6) AWL 53-41-200, ``FS409.0+128 frame cap aft and fwd splice 
angles at STR21 left and right.''
    (7) AWL 53-41-201, ``FS559.0 pressure bulkhead web and cap angle 
local to BL9.0 and BL18.0 left and right.''
    (8) AWL 53-61-156, ``Rear pressure bulkhead forward face below 
floor.''
    (9) AWL 54-10-105, ``Pylon track and support fitting.''
    (10) AWL 54-10-106, ``Pylon track and support fitting.''
    (11) AWL 57-21-105, ``Lower wing skin, between BL0.0 to 
WS314.0.''
    (12) AWL 57-21-112, ``Lower wing plank splice joints at BL45.0, 
WS65.75, and WS148.0.''

(h) Initial Compliance Times for AWL Tasks

    (1) For tasks with phase-in schedules specified in the AWLs 
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD: The 
initial compliance times are at the applicable times specified in 
the applicable AWL, or within 60 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later, except as specified in paragraph 
(h)(2) of this AD.
    (2) For tasks with no phase-in schedules specified in the AWLs 
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD: The 
initial compliance times are at the applicable times specified in 
Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness 
Requirements, Revision 10, dated May 10, 2015, of the Bombardier CL-
600-2B19 MRM CSP A-053; or within 1,000 flight cycles after the 
effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later.

(i) Corrective Action

    If any damage (including, but not limited to, cracking, 
corrosion, and wear) is found during any inspection required by any 
AWL specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, 
repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil 
Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval 
Organization (DAO).

(j) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After accomplishing the revisions required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may 
be used other than those specified in the AWLs identified in 
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD; unless the actions and 
intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures 
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD, or the actions and intervals 
are approved as part of a repair specified in paragraph (i) of this 
AD.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York 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) Previously Approved Repairs: Repairs approved before the 
effective date of this AD that meet the conditions specified in 
paragraphs (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), and (k)(2)(iii) of this AD are 
acceptable methods of compliance for the repaired area.
    (i) The repairs were approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-
170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO.
    (ii) The repair approval refers to Mandatory Continuing 
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2012-13, dated April 
10, 2012, and provides an inspection program (inspection threshold, 
method, and repetitive interval).
    (iii) The operator has revised its maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, to include the inspection program 
(inspection threshold, method, and repetitive interval) for the 
repair.
    (3) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, 
ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved 
by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(l) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Canadian AD CF-2012-13, dated April 10, 2012, for 
related information. 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-2012-1075.

(m) 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) Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, 
Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 
Maintenance Requirements Manual, Revision 10, dated May 10, 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; telephone: 514-855-5000; fax: 514-
855-7401; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 18, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                           approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                   (5) You may view this service information           availability of this material at the FAA,
                                           using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.             that is incorporated by reference at the              call 425–227–1221. It is also available
                                           In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your              National Archives and Records                         on the Internet at http://
                                           request to your principal inspector or local            Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                                                                         www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                           Flight Standards District Office, as                    the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                           appropriate. If sending information directly            202–741–6030, or go to: http://                       and locating Docket No. FAA–2012–
                                           to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:           www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-            1075.
                                           Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,                locations.html.                                       Examining the AD Docket
                                           International Branch, ANM–116, Transport                  Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
                                           Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind                    18, 2016.
                                                                                                                                                            You may examine the AD docket on
                                           Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                                                                            the Internet at http://
                                           telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.               Dorr M. Anderson,
                                                                                                                                                         www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                           Before using any approved AMOC, notify                  Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2012–
                                           your appropriate principal inspector, or                Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                                                                         1075; or in person at the Docket
                                           lacking a principal inspector, the manager of           [FR Doc. 2016–20706 Filed 8–30–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                                                         Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                           the local flight standards district office/             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                           certificate holding district office. The AMOC
                                                                                                                                                         and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                           approval letter must specifically reference                                                                   except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                           this AD.                                                                                                      contains this AD, the regulatory
                                                                                                   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          evaluation, any comments received, and
                                              (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                           requirement in this AD to obtain corrective             Federal Aviation Administration                       other information. The street address for
                                           actions from a manufacturer, the action must                                                                  the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
                                           be accomplished using a method approved                                                                       5527) is Docket Management Facility,
                                           by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–              14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                         U.S. Department of Transportation,
                                           116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or            [Docket No. FAA–2012–1075; Directorate                Docket Operations, M–30, West
                                           the European Aviation Safety Agency                     Identifier 2012–NM–111–AD; Amendment
                                           (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s
                                                                                                                                                         Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                                                                                   39–18628; AD 2016–17–15]                              1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                           EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
                                           If approved by the DOA, the approval must               RIN 2120–AA64                                         Washington, DC 20590.
                                           include the DOA-authorized signature.                                                                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                   Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,                 Jeffrey Zimmer, Aerospace Engineer,
                                           (k) Related Information                                 Inc. Airplanes                                        Airframe and Mechanical Systems
                                             (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                           Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD                AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
                                           2015–0225, dated November 18, 2015, for                 Administration (FAA), Department of                   Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
                                           related information. You may examine the                Transportation (DOT).                                 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
                                           MCAI on the Internet at http://                         ACTION: Final rule.                                   NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7306;
                                           www.regulations.gov by searching for and                                                                      fax: 516–794–5531.
                                           locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5467.                      SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                             (2) Service information identified in this            airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                           AD that is not incorporated by reference is             Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19                    Discussion
                                           available at the addresses specified in                 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
                                           paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.                                                                         We issued a supplemental notice of
                                                                                                   airplanes. This AD was prompted by the                proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
                                           (l) Material Incorporated by Reference                  need for more stringent inspection                    amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
                                              (1) The Director of the Federal Register             requirements for certain affected                     that would apply to certain Bombardier,
                                           approved the incorporation by reference                 components. This AD requires revising                 Inc. Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet
                                           (IBR) of the service information listed in this         the maintenance or inspection program                 Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The SNPRM
                                           paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR               to incorporate certain revised                        published in the Federal Register on
                                           part 51.                                                airworthiness limitations (AWL) and                   October 27, 2015 (80 FR 65666) (‘‘the
                                              (2) You must use this service information            require repairs of affected components.
                                           as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                                                                         SNPRM’’). We preceded the SNPRM
                                                                                                   We are issuing this AD to detect and                  with a notice of proposed rulemaking
                                           this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
                                              (i) EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–               correct fatigue cracking in the affected              (NPRM) that published in the Federal
                                           52–0061, Revision 1, Dated October 24, 2014.            components; such cracking could result                Register on October 16, 2012 (77 FR
                                              (ii) EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–              in loss of structural integrity.                      63282) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
                                           52–0068, Revision 2, dated January 9, 2015.             DATES: This AD is effective October 5,                proposed to require revising the
                                              (3) For service information identified in            2016.                                                 maintenance or inspection program to
                                           this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military                       The Director of the Federal Register               incorporate revised AWL tasks specified
                                           Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD),                     approved the incorporation by reference               in certain technical requirements. The
                                           Integrated Customer Services (ICS),                     of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                           Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404,
                                                                                                                                                         NPRM was prompted by the need for
                                           28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585
                                                                                                   as of October 5, 2016.                                more stringent inspection requirements
                                           55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email                      ADDRESSES: For service information                    for certain affected components. The
                                           MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;                     identified in this final rule, contact                SNPRM proposed to require revising the
                                           Internet http://www.eads.net. You may view              Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road                maintenance or inspection program to
                                           this referenced service information at the              West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;                incorporate certain revised AWL tasks
                                           FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601               telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514–                    instead of TRs, and to require repairs of
                                           Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                        855–7401; email: thd.crj@                             affected components. We are issuing
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                                           information on the availability of this                 aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http://                this AD to detect and correct fatigue
                                           material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                              (4) You may view this service information
                                                                                                   www.bombardier.com. You may view                      cracking in the affected components.
                                           at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,             this referenced service information at                Such cracking could result in loss of
                                           1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                   the FAA, Transport Airplane                           structural integrity.
                                           information on the availability of this                 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                       Transport Canada Civil Aviation
                                           material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                 Renton, WA. For information on the                    (TCCA), which is the aviation authority


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                                           for Canada, has issued Canadian AD                      Request To Allow for Other Methods of                 Request To Reference Revised Service
                                           CF–2012–13, dated April 10, 2012                        Compliance                                            Information
                                           (referred to after this as the Mandatory
                                           Continuing Airworthiness Information,                     Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation                     SkyWest Airlines (SkyWest) requested
                                           or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe                  (Air Wisconsin) requested that we revise              that we revise the SNPRM to reference
                                           condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.                  the proposed AD to allow qualified FAA                the latest service information. SkyWest
                                           Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet                         representatives, such as Designated                   pointed out that Bombardier has issued
                                           Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The MCAI                   Engineering Representatives (DERs) and                Revision 10, dated May 10, 2015, of Part
                                           states:                                                 Organization Designation Authorization                2, Airworthiness Requirements, of the
                                                                                                   (ODA) holders, to approve repair                      Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
                                              A revision has been made to Part 2 of the
                                                                                                   methods. Air Wisconsin stated that 14                 Requirements Manual (MRM), CSP A–
                                           Canadair Regional Jet Maintenance
                                           Requirements Manual (MRM), Airworthiness                CFR 121.1109 (Supplemental                            053.
                                           Limitations (AWL), to introduce more                    Inspections) requires a certificate                      We agree to reference Bombardier
                                           stringent inspection requirements for                   holder’s maintenance program to                       Revision 10, dated May 10, 2015, of Part
                                           continued airworthiness based on re-                    include FAA-approved damage                           2, Airworthiness Requirements, of the
                                           analysis, in-service data and/or fatigue                tolerance inspections and procedures.                 Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM, CSP
                                           testing. Failure to comply with these revised           Air Wisconsin pointed out that both
                                           AWL items could lead to an unsafe                                                                             A–053, as the appropriate source of
                                                                                                   DERs and ODAs already perform                         service information for certain
                                           condition.
                                              This [Canadian] AD is issued to ensure that          damage tolerance evaluations (DTEs).                  requirements of this AD. We have
                                           fatigue cracking of these affected components             We disagree. While we might                         revised this final rule accordingly.
                                           [and consequent loss of airplane structural             authorize a design approval holder’s
                                           integrity] is detected and corrected.                                                                         Request To Remove Requirement That
                                                                                                   DERs to determine whether a design or
                                                                                                                                                         Repair Approvals Refer to the MCAI
                                             Required actions include revising the                 repair method complies with a specific
                                           maintenance program by incorporating                    requirement of a structural AD, they are                 SkyWest requested that we remove
                                           the revised inspection requirements                     not authorized to make the discretionary              the requirement that repair approvals
                                           specified in certain TRs. You may                       determination of the applicable                       must refer to the MCAI. SkyWest stated
                                           examine the MCAI in the AD docket on                    requirement. DERs are not authorized to               that leaving this paragraph in the AD
                                           the Internet at http://                                 approve repairs as alternative methods                would require SkyWest to request a
                                           www.regulations.gov by searching for                    of compliance (AMOCs) to ADs, except                  large number of AMOCs for their fleet
                                           and locating Docket No. FAA–2012–                       under specific conditions described in                as soon as the AD becomes effective.
                                           1075.                                                   FAA Orders 8110.103, 8100.15, and                     SkyWest asserts that none of the repair
                                                                                                   8100.37. In addition, this AD already                 engineering orders (REOs) and general
                                           Comments
                                                                                                   includes a provision for TCCA’s Design                repair engineering orders (GREOs)
                                             We gave the public the opportunity to                 Approval Organization (DAO) to                        reference the MCAI, and do not have an
                                           participate in developing this AD. The                  approve repairs. We have not changed                  inspection method.
                                           following presents the comments                         this AD in this regard.
                                           received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s                                                                              We disagree with the request. We are
                                           response to each comment.                               Request To Confirm Previously                         aware of instances of repairs in an
                                                                                                   Approved Repairs                                      affected area that are signed by the
                                           Request To Withdraw SNPRM                                                                                     foreign authority’s authorized delegate,
                                                                                                      Air Wisconsin requested that we                    but did not correct the unsafe condition
                                              Mr. Aaron Ahern stated that the
                                                                                                   confirm whether repairs that may not                  because they were outdated. A repair
                                           SNPRM must be denied and considered
                                           null and void. Mr. Ahern provided no                    have been incorporated per paragraphs                 that references the unsafe condition
                                           justification for this statement.                       (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), and (k)(2)(iii) of the         addressed in the MCAI guarantees an
                                              From this statement, we infer that Mr.               proposed AD (in the SNPRM) are still                  approved repair. A revised service
                                           Ahern is requesting we withdraw the                     considered approved for compliance to                 document or AMOC that satisfies the
                                           SNPRM. We disagree with the request.                    this AD under paragraph (k)(2) of the                 requirements of paragraph (k)(2) of this
                                           It is within our authority to issue ADs                 proposed AD (in the SNPRM).                           AD is acceptable. We have not changed
                                           to require actions to address unsafe                       We agree. As long as the previously                this AD in this regard.
                                           conditions that are not otherwise being                 approved repair meets the requirements
                                                                                                   of paragraphs (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), and              Conclusion
                                           addressed (or are not addressed
                                           adequately) by normal maintenance                       (k)(2)(iii) of this AD, it does not matter              We reviewed the relevant data,
                                           procedures. We may address such                         when the repair is actually                           considered the comments received, and
                                           unsafe conditions by requiring revisions                accomplished. We have clarified                       determined that air safety and the
                                           to maintenance or inspection programs                   paragraph (k)(2)(i) of this AD to reflect             public interest require adopting this AD
                                           as a condition under which airplanes                    this. In response to Air Wisconsin’s                  with the changes described previously
                                           may continue to be operated. We agree                   comment regarding this issue in the                   and minor editorial changes. We have
                                           with TCCA’s finding of an unsafe                        NPRM, we had included a provision in                  determined that these minor changes:
                                           condition based on analysis, in-service                 paragraph (k)(2)(i) of the proposed AD
                                                                                                                                                           • Are consistent with the intent that
                                           data, and/or fatigue testing. From the                  (in the SNPRM) to allow for previously
                                                                                                                                                         was proposed in the SNPRM for
                                           data gathered, we have determined that                  approved repairs in the inspection area
                                                                                                                                                         correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                           fatigue cracking is likely to exist or                  that were approved by the Manager,
                                           develop in certain components of the                    New York Aircraft Certification Office,                 • Do not add any additional burden
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                                           affected airplanes. As a result, we have                ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or                             upon the public than was already
                                           determined that the actions required by                 Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO, but that                 proposed in the SNPRM.
                                           this AD are necessary to address the                    provision included the language ‘‘the                   We also determined that these
                                           identified unsafe condition. We have                    repairs were accomplished.’’ We have                  changes will not increase the economic
                                           not changed this final rule in this                     removed that language from paragraph                  burden on any operator or increase the
                                           regard.                                                 (k)(2)(i) of this AD.                                 scope of this AD.


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                                           Related Service Information Under 1       of the passenger door on the fuselage                                      procedures for a special detailed
                                           CFR Part 51                               side.                                                                      inspection of the pylon track and
                                                                                        • AWL 53–41–199, ‘‘FS409.0 +128                                         support fitting.
                                              Bombardier, Inc. has issued Appendix
                                           B—Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2
                                                                                     vertical posts at BL0.0 and BL18.0 left                                      • AWL 54–10–106, ‘‘Pylon track and
                                                                                     and right local to WL69.0.’’ This AWL                                      support fitting.’’ This AWL describes
                                           Airworthiness Requirements, Revision
                                                                                     describes procedures for a special                                         procedures for a special detailed
                                           10, dated May 10, 2015, of the            detailed inspection of the FS409.0 +128
                                           Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance left and right vertical posts at buttock                                          inspection of the pylon track and
                                           Requirements Manual (MRM) CSP A–                                                                                     support fitting.
                                                                                     line (BL) 0.0 and BL18.0 local to water                                      • AWL 57–21–105, ‘‘Lower wing
                                           053. Appendix B provides specific         line (WL) 69.0.
                                           AWLs, including the following AWLs.                                                                                  skin, between BL0.0 to wing station
                                                                                        • AWL 53–41–200, ‘‘FS409.0 +128
                                              • AWL 52–11–131, ‘‘Passenger door— frame cap aft and fwd splice angles at                                         (WS) 314.0.’’ This AWL describes
                                           piano hinge half on door side.’’ This                                                                                procedures for a detailed visual
                                                                                     STR21 left and right.’’ This AWL
                                           AWL describes procedures for a detailed describes procedures for a detailed                                          inspection of the lower wing skin,
                                           visual inspection of the piano hinge half visual inspection of the FS409.0 +128                                      between BL0.0 to WS314.0.
                                           on the passenger door side.               frame cap aft and forward splice angles                                      • AWL 57–21–112, ‘‘Lower wing
                                              • AWL 53–11–122, ‘‘Windshield          at stringer 21.                                                            plank splice joints at BL45.0, WS65.75,
                                           center post and bulkhead aft post at         • AWL 53–41–201, ‘‘FS559.0                                              and WS148.0.’’ This AWL describes
                                           FS202.75.’’ This AWL describes            pressure bulkhead web and cap angle                                        procedures for a special detailed
                                           procedures for a special detailed         local to BL9.0 and BL18.0 left and                                         inspection of the lower wing plank
                                           inspection of the windshield center post right.’’ This AWL describes procedures                                      splice joints at BL45.0, WS65.75, and
                                           and bulkhead aft post at fuselage station for a special detailed inspection of the                                   WS148.0.
                                           (FS) 202.75.                              left and right FS559.0 pressure bulkhead                                     This service information is reasonably
                                              • AWL 53–21–118, ‘‘Potable water       web and cap angle local to BL9.0 and                                       available because the interested parties
                                           servicing door cut–out and internal       BL18.0.                                                                    have access to it through their normal
                                           structure.’’ This AWL describes              • AWL 53–61–156, ‘‘Rear pressure                                        course of business or by the means
                                           procedures for a detailed visual          bulkhead forward face below floor.’’                                       identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                           inspection of the potable water servicing This AWL describes procedures for a                                        Costs of Compliance
                                           door cut-out and internal structure.      special detailed inspection of the below
                                              • AWL 53–21–129, ‘‘Passenger door— floor forward face of the rear pressure                                          We estimate that this AD affects 575
                                           piano hinge half on fuselage side.’’ This bulkhead.                                                                  airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                           AWL describes procedures for a detailed      • AWL 54–10–105, ‘‘Pylon track and                                        We estimate the following costs to
                                           visual inspection of the piano hinge half support fitting.’’ This AWL describes                                      comply with this AD:
                                                                                                                    ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                   Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                                                                       Action                                                           Labor cost                                 product        operators

                                           Revising maintenance program ....................................   1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...............................      $85            $48,875



                                           Authority for This Rulemaking                              Regulatory Findings                                       List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                              Title 49 of the United States Code                        We determined that this AD will not                       Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                           specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                     have federalism implications under                        safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                           rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                      Executive Order 13132. This AD will                       Safety.
                                           section 106, describes the authority of                    not have a substantial direct effect on
                                                                                                                                                                Adoption of the Amendment
                                           the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                     the States, on the relationship between
                                           Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                     the national government and the States,                     Accordingly, under the authority
                                           detail the scope of the Agency’s                           or on the distribution of power and                       delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                           authority.                                                 responsibilities among the various                        the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                              We are issuing this rulemaking under                    levels of government.                                     follows:
                                           the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                   For the reasons discussed above, I
                                           Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                        certify that this AD:                                     PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                                                                                DIRECTIVES
                                           General requirements.’’ Under that                           1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                           section, Congress charges the FAA with                     action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                           promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                                                           ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                        2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the              continues to read as follows:
                                           air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                                                                      DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                           for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                                                                      (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                           the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                                                                        3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in               § 39.13    [Amended]
                                           safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                                                                      Alaska; and
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                                           is within the scope of that authority                                                                                ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                           because it addresses an unsafe condition                     4. Will not have a significant                          the following new airworthiness
                                           that is likely to exist or develop on                      economic impact, positive or negative,                    directive (AD):
                                           products identified in this rulemaking                     on a substantial number of small entities                 2016–17–15 Bombardier, Inc: Amendment
                                           action.                                                    under the criteria of the Regulatory                          39–18628. Docket No. FAA–2012–1075;
                                                                                                      Flexibility Act.                                              Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–111–AD.



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                                           (a) Effective Date                                      The initial compliance times are at the                (MCAI) Canadian AD CF–2012–13, dated
                                             This AD is effective October 5, 2016.                 applicable times specified in the applicable           April 10, 2012, and provides an inspection
                                                                                                   AWL, or within 60 days after the effective             program (inspection threshold, method, and
                                           (b) Affected ADs                                        date of this AD, whichever occurs later,               repetitive interval).
                                             None.                                                 except as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this           (iii) The operator has revised its
                                                                                                   AD.
                                           (c) Applicability                                                                                              maintenance or inspection program, as
                                                                                                      (2) For tasks with no phase-in schedules
                                                                                                   specified in the AWLs identified in                    applicable, to include the inspection program
                                              This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
                                                                                                   paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD:          (inspection threshold, method, and repetitive
                                           CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
                                           airplanes, certificated in any category, serial         The initial compliance times are at the                interval) for the repair.
                                           numbers 7003 and subsequent.                            applicable times specified in Appendix B—                 (3) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                                                                   Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,                  requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                           (d) Subject                                             Airworthiness Requirements, Revision 10,               actions from a manufacturer, the action must
                                             Air Transport Association (ATA) of                    dated May 10, 2015, of the Bombardier CL–              be accomplished using a method approved
                                           America Code 05, Periodic inspections.                  600–2B19 MRM CSP A–053; or within 1,000                by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
                                                                                                   flight cycles after the effective date of this
                                           (e) Reason                                                                                                     FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
                                                                                                   AD; whichever occurs later.
                                              This AD was prompted by the need for                                                                        DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
                                                                                                   (i) Corrective Action                                  must include the DAO-authorized signature.
                                           more stringent inspection requirements for
                                           certain affected components. We are issuing                If any damage (including, but not limited           (l) Related Information
                                           this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking          to, cracking, corrosion, and wear) is found
                                           in the affected components, which could                 during any inspection required by any AWL                Refer to MCAI Canadian AD CF–2012–13,
                                           result in loss of structural integrity.                 specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before          dated April 10, 2012, for related information.
                                                                                                   further flight, repair using a method                  You may examine the MCAI in the AD
                                           (f) Compliance                                          approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft             docket on the Internet at http://
                                              Comply with this AD within the                       Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA;              www.regulations.gov by searching for and
                                           compliance times specified, unless already              or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA);             locating Docket No. FAA–2012–1075.
                                           done.                                                   or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
                                                                                                   Organization (DAO).                                    (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                           (g) Maintenance Program or Inspection
                                           Program Revision                                        (j) No Alternative Actions or Intervals                   (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                              Within 60 days after the effective date of              After accomplishing the revisions required          approved the incorporation by reference
                                           this AD: Revise the maintenance or                      by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative            (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                           inspection program, as applicable, to                   actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be        paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                           incorporate the revised inspection                      used other than those specified in the AWLs            part 51.
                                           requirements specified in the AWLs                      identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12)           (2) You must use this service information
                                           identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12)         of this AD; unless the actions and intervals           as applicable to do the actions required by
                                           of this AD. These AWLs are identified in                are approved as an AMOC in accordance                  this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
                                           Appendix B—Airworthiness Limitations, of                with the procedures specified in paragraph                (i) Appendix B—Airworthiness
                                           Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, Revision            (k) of this AD, or the actions and intervals are
                                                                                                                                                          Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness
                                           10, dated May 10, 2015, of the Bombardier               approved as part of a repair specified in
                                           CL–600–2B19 Maintenance Requirements                    paragraph (i) of this AD.                              Requirements, of the Bombardier CL–600–
                                           Manual (MRM) CSP A–053.                                                                                        2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual,
                                                                                                   (k) Other FAA AD Provisions                            Revision 10, dated May 10, 2015.
                                              (1) AWL 52–11–131, ‘‘Passenger door—
                                           piano hinge half on door side.’’                           The following provisions also apply to this            (ii) Reserved.
                                              (2) AWL 53–11–122, ‘‘Windshield center               AD:                                                       (3) For service information identified in
                                           post and bulkhead aft post at FS202.75.’’                  (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance               this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
                                              (3) AWL 53–21–118, ‘‘Potable water                   (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,                    Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
                                           servicing door cut–out and internal                     ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve             Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514–
                                           structure.’’                                            AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
                                                                                                                                                          855–7401; email: thd.crj@
                                              (4) AWL 53–21–129, ‘‘Passenger door—                 procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
                                                                                                   accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your                aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http://
                                           piano hinge half on fuselage side.’’
                                              (5) AWL 53–41–199, ‘‘FS409.0+128 vertical            request to your principal inspector or local           www.bombardier.com.
                                           posts at BL0.0 and BL18.0 left and right local          Flight Standards District Office, as                      (4) You may view this service information
                                           to WL69.0.’’                                            appropriate. If sending information directly           at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                              (6) AWL 53–41–200, ‘‘FS409.0+128 frame               to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program                   1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                           cap aft and fwd splice angles at STR21 left             Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,                information on the availability of this
                                           and right.’’                                            FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,                material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                              (7) AWL 53–41–201, ‘‘FS559.0 pressure                Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:                 (5) You may view this service information
                                           bulkhead web and cap angle local to BL9.0               516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. Before                that is incorporated by reference at the
                                           and BL18.0 left and right.’’                            using any approved AMOC, notify your
                                                                                                                                                          National Archives and Records
                                              (8) AWL 53–61–156, ‘‘Rear pressure                   appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
                                                                                                   principal inspector, the manager of the local          Administration (NARA). For information on
                                           bulkhead forward face below floor.’’
                                              (9) AWL 54–10–105, ‘‘Pylon track and                 flight standards district office/certificate           the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                           support fitting.’’                                      holding district office. The AMOC approval             202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                              (10) AWL 54–10–106, ‘‘Pylon track and                letter must specifically reference this AD.            www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                           support fitting.’’                                         (2) Previously Approved Repairs: Repairs            locations.html.
                                              (11) AWL 57–21–105, ‘‘Lower wing skin,               approved before the effective date of this AD
                                                                                                   that meet the conditions specified in                    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
                                           between BL0.0 to WS314.0.’’
                                              (12) AWL 57–21–112, ‘‘Lower wing plank               paragraphs (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), and (k)(2)(iii) of   18, 2016.
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                                           splice joints at BL45.0, WS65.75, and                   this AD are acceptable methods of                      Dorr M. Anderson,
                                           WS148.0.’’                                              compliance for the repaired area.                      Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                                                                      (i) The repairs were approved by the                Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                           (h) Initial Compliance Times for AWL Tasks              Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or
                                             (1) For tasks with phase-in schedules                 TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO.                  [FR Doc. 2016–20707 Filed 8–30–16; 8:45 am]
                                           specified in the AWLs identified in                        (ii) The repair approval refers to Mandatory        BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                           paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(12) of this AD:           Continuing Airworthiness Information



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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective October 5, 2016.
ContactJeffrey Zimmer, 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: 516-228-7306; fax: 516-794-5531.
FR Citation81 FR 59839 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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