81 FR 60241 - Special Conditions: Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 Airplanes; Hydrophobic Coatings in Lieu of Windshield Wipers
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 170 (September 1, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 170 (September 1, 2016)
| Page Range | 60241-60243 | |
| FR Document | 2016-21079 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 170 (Thursday, September 1, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 60241-60243] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21079] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FAA-2015-6363; Special Conditions No. 25-637-SC] Special Conditions: Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700- 2A13 Airplanes; Hydrophobic Coatings in Lieu of Windshield Wipers AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes. These airplanes will have a novel or unusual feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes. This design feature is hydrophobic coatings in lieu of windshield wipers. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for these design features. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: This action is effective on Bombardier on September 1, 2016. We must receive your comments by October 17, 2016. [[Page 60242]] ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2015-6363 using any of the following methods:Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251. Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov/. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Hettman, FAA, Propulsion and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANM-112, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2683; facsimile 425-227-1232. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. We will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments we receive. Background On May 30, 2012, Bombardier applied for an amendment to type certificate no. T00003NY to include the new Model BD-700-2A12 and BD- 700-2A13 airplanes. These airplanes are derivatives of the Model BD-700 series of airplanes currently approved under type certificate no. T00003NY, and are marketed as the Bombardier Global 7000 (Model BD-700- 2A12) and Global 8000 (Model BD-700-2A13). These airplanes are ultra- long-range, executive-interior business jets. Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.101, Bombardier must show that the Model BD-700-2A12 and BD- 700-2A13 airplanes meet the applicable provisions of the regulations listed in type certificate no. T00003NY, or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of application for the change, except for earlier amendments as agreed upon by the FAA. If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of Sec. 21.16. Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended later to include any other model that incorporates the same novel or unusual design feature, or should any other model already included on the same type certificate be modified to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would also apply to the other model under Sec. 21.101. In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special conditions, the Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes must comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the noise certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36. The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance with Sec. 11.38, and they become part of the type- certification basis under Sec. 21.101. Novel or Unusual Design Features The Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with flightdeck design, which incorporates a hydrophobic windshield coating to provide adequate pilot compartment view in the presence of precipitation. Sole reliance on such a coating, without windshield wipers, constitutes a novel or unusual design feature for which the applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards. Discussion 14 CFR 25.773(b)(1) requires a means to maintain a sufficiently clear portion of the windshield for both pilots to have an extensive view along the flight path during precipitation conditions. The regulations require this means to maintain such an area during precipitation in heavy rain at speeds up to 1.5 V SR1 . Hydrophobic windshield coatings may depend to some degree on airflow to maintain a clear vision area. The heavy rain and high speed conditions specified in the current rule do not necessarily represent the limiting condition for this new technology. For example, airflow over the windshield, which may be necessary to remove moisture from the windshield, may not be adequate to maintain a sufficiently clear area of the windshield in low-speed flight or during surface operations. Alternatively, airflow over the windshield may be disturbed during such critical times as the approach to land, where the airplane is at a higher-than-normal pitch attitude. In these cases, areas of airflow disturbance or separation on the windshield could cause a failure to maintain a clear vision area on the windshield. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes. Should Bombardier apply at a later date for a change to the type certificate to include another model incorporating the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to the other model as well. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on two [[Page 60243]] model series of airplanes. It is not a rule of general applicability. The substance of these special conditions has been subjected to the notice and comment period in several prior instances and has been derived without substantive change from those previously issued. It is unlikely that prior public comment would result in a significant change from the substance contained herein. Therefore, the FAA has determined that prior public notice and comment are unnecessary, and good cause exists for adopting these special conditions upon publication in the Federal Register. The FAA is requesting comments to allow interested persons to submit views that may not have been submitted in response to the prior opportunities for comment described above. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 0 The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions 0 Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the type certification basis for Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 and BD- 700-2A13 airplanes. 1. In addition to meeting the requirements of Sec. 25.773(b)(1), the airplane must have a means to maintain a clear portion of the windshield, during precipitation conditions, such that both pilots to have a sufficiently extensive view along the ground or flight path in taxi and flight. This means must be designed to function, without continuous attention on the part of the crew, in conditions from light misting precipitation to heavy rain, at speeds from fully stopped in still air to 1.5 VSR1 with lift and drag devices retracted, and in icing conditions specified in Sec. 25.1419 if certification for flight in icing conditions is requested. 2. The precipitation removal system must comply with Sec. 25.773. 3. Instructions to maintain the precipitation-removal system must comply with Sec. 25.1529. 4. The materials used in the precipitation removal system must comply with Sec. 25.603. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 23, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-21079 Filed 8-31-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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of the regulations listed in type Administrator considers necessary to Pitch Roll
certificate no. T00003NY, or the establish a level of safety equivalent to
applicable regulations in effect on the that established by the existing Nose down: 200 lbf ............... Nose right:
date of application for the change, airworthiness standards. 100 lbf.
except for earlier amendments as agreed
Applicability 2. For all other components of the
upon by the FAA.
If the Administrator finds that the As discussed above, these special sidestick control assembly, excluding
applicable airworthiness regulations conditions are applicable to the Model the internal components of the electrical
(i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain BD–700–2A12 and BD–700–2A13 sensor assemblies, to avoid damage as a
adequate or appropriate safety standards airplanes. Should Bombardier apply at a result of an in-flight jam.
for the BD–700–2A12 and BD–700– later date for a change to the type
2A13 airplanes because of a novel or certificate to include another model Pitch Roll
unusual design feature, special incorporating the same novel or unusual
design feature, these special conditions Nose up: 125 lbf ................... Nose left: 50
conditions are prescribed under the lbf.
provisions of § 21.16. would apply to the other model as well. Nose down: 125 lbf ............... Nose right: 50
Special conditions are initially lbf.
Conclusion
applicable to the model for which they
are issued. Should the type certificate This action affects only certain novel
or unusual design features on two Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
for that model be amended later to
model series of airplanes. It is not a rule 23, 2016.
include any other model that
of general applicability. John P. Piccola, Jr.,
incorporates the same novel or unusual
design feature, or should any other The substance of these special Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
conditions has been subjected to the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
model already included on the same
type certificate be modified to notice and comment period in several [FR Doc. 2016–21123 Filed 8–31–16; 8:45 am]
incorporate the same novel or unusual prior instances and has been derived BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
design feature, these special conditions without substantive change from those
would also apply to the other model previously issued. It is unlikely that
under § 21.101. prior public comment would result in a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
In addition to the applicable significant change from the substance
contained herein. Therefore, the FAA Federal Aviation Administration
airworthiness regulations and special
conditions, the Model BD–700–2A12 has determined that prior public notice
and comment are unnecessary, and good 14 CFR Part 25
and BD–700–2A13 airplanes must
comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust- cause exists for adopting these special
emission requirements of 14 CFR part conditions upon publication in the [Docket No. FAA–2015–6363; Special
34, and the noise certification Federal Register. The FAA is requesting Conditions No. 25–637–SC]
requirements of 14 CFR part 36. comments to allow interested persons to
submit views that may not have been Special Conditions: Bombardier Inc.
The FAA issues special conditions, as
submitted in response to the prior Model BD–700–2A12 and BD–700–
defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance
opportunities for comment described 2A13 Airplanes; Hydrophobic Coatings
with § 11.38, and they become part of
above. in Lieu of Windshield Wipers
the type-certification basis under
§ 21.101. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Novel or Unusual Design Features Administration (FAA), DOT.
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements. ACTION: Final special conditions; request
The Bombardier Inc. Model BD–700–
2A12 and BD–700–2A13 airplanes will for comments.
■ The authority citation for these
have a novel or unusual design feature special conditions is as follows: SUMMARY: These special conditions are
associated with sidestick controllers issued for the Bombardier Inc.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701,
designed to be operated with only one (Bombardier) Model BD–700–2A12 and
44702, 44704.
hand. BD–700–2A13 airplanes. These
The Special Conditions airplanes will have a novel or unusual
Discussion
■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority feature when compared to the state of
The Bombardier Aerospace Model
delegated to me by the Administrator, technology envisioned in the
BD–700–2A12 and BD–700–2A13
the following special conditions are airworthiness standards for transport
airplanes are equipped with sidestick
issued as part of the type certification category airplanes. This design feature
controllers instead of the conventional
basis for Bombardier Model BD–700– is hydrophobic coatings in lieu of
wheel or control stick. This controller is
2A12 and BD–700–2A13 airplanes. windshield wipers. The applicable
designed to be operated using only one In lieu of the pilot forces specified in
hand. The requirements of § 25.397(c), airworthiness regulations do not contain
§ 25.397(c), for airplanes equipped with adequate or appropriate safety standards
which define limit pilot forces and sidestick controls designed for force
torques for conventional wheel or stick for these design features. These special
application by one wrist and not arms, conditions contain the additional safety
controls, are not adequate for sidestick the limit pilot forces are as follows:
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controllers because pilot forces are standards that the Administrator
1. For all components between and considers necessary to establish a level
applied to sidestick controllers with including the handle and its control
only the wrist, not arms. Special of safety equivalent to that established
stops. by the existing airworthiness standards.
conditions are necessary to specify the
appropriate loading conditions for DATES: This action is effective on
Pitch Roll
sidestick controllers. Bombardier on September 1, 2016. We
These special conditions contain the Nose up: 200 pounds force Nose left: 100 must receive your comments by October
additional safety standards that the (lbf). lbf. 17, 2016.
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model series of airplanes. It is not a rule Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 33 33; fax: +41 41 619 73 11; email:
of general applicability. 23, 2016. SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com;
John P. Piccola, Jr., Internet: www.pilatus-aircraft.com. For
The substance of these special
conditions has been subjected to the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane information on the availability of this
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
notice and comment period in several
[FR Doc. 2016–21079 Filed 8–31–16; 8:45 am] 4148. It is also available on the Internet
prior instances and has been derived
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P at http://www.regulations.gov by
without substantive change from those
searching for Docket No. FAA–2016–
previously issued. It is unlikely that 7048.
prior public comment would result in a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
significant change from the substance FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
contained herein. Therefore, the FAA Federal Aviation Administration Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
has determined that prior public notice FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
and comment are unnecessary, and good 14 CFR Part 39 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
cause exists for adopting these special Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7048; Directorate 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
conditions upon publication in the Identifier 2016–CE–014–AD; Amendment
Federal Register. The FAA is requesting 39–18635; AD 2016–18–05]
doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
comments to allow interested persons to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RIN 2120–AA64
submit views that may not have been
submitted in response to the prior Discussion
Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS
opportunities for comment described AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes We issued a notice of proposed
above. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
AGENCY: Federal Aviation part 39 by adding an AD that would
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Administration (FAA), Department of apply to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.
Transportation (DOT). Models PC–12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47,
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements. ACTION: Final rule. and PC–12/47E airplanes installed with
an affected engine mounting frame
■ The authority citation for these SUMMARY: We are adopting a new assembly. The NPRM was published in
special conditions is as follows: airworthiness directive (AD) for the Federal Register on June 13, 2016
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC– (81 FR 38115). The NPRM proposed to
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 12, PC–12/45, PC–12/47, and PC–12/
44702, 44704. correct an unsafe condition for the
47E airplanes installed with an affected specified products and was based on
The Special Conditions engine mounting frame assembly. This mandatory continuing airworthiness
AD results from mandatory continuing information (MCAI) originated by an
■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority airworthiness information (MCAI) aviation authority of another country.
delegated to me by the Administrator, issued by an aviation authority of The MCAI states:
the following special conditions are another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation The PC–12 Engine Mounting Frame
issued as part of the type certification
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe Assembly (hereafter referred to as ‘‘EMF’’ in
basis for Bombardier Model BD–700– this AD), Part Number (P/N) 571.20.12.036, is
2A12 and BD–700–2A13 airplanes. condition as longitudinal material a welded structure including three special
separation on the internal surface of the tubes, P/N 571.20.12.073, P/N 571.20.12.074
1. In addition to meeting the engine mounting frame assembly tubes.
requirements of § 25.773(b)(1), the and P/N 571.20.12.107, the ends of which are
We are issuing this AD to detect and subject to a special swaging process during
airplane must have a means to maintain correct this condition, which could lead manufacturing. Longitudinal material
a clear portion of the windshield, during to partial or complete failure of the separation on the internal surface of the
precipitation conditions, such that both structural joint and possibly result in in- special tubes was detected on few EMFs on
pilots to have a sufficiently extensive flight detachment of the engine with new production aeroplanes. Investigations
view along the ground or flight path in consequent loss of control. identified the root cause to be an incorrect
taxi and flight. This means must be accomplishment of the swaging process.
DATES: This AD is effective October 6, This condition, if not detected and
designed to function, without 2016. corrected, could lead to growth of the
continuous attention on the part of the The Director of the Federal Register material separation and subsequent partial or
crew, in conditions from light misting approved the incorporation by reference complete failure of the structural joint,
precipitation to heavy rain, at speeds of certain publications listed in the AD possibly resulting in in-flight detachment of
from fully stopped in still air to 1.5 VSR1 as of October 6, 2016. the engine and consequent reduced control,
with lift and drag devices retracted, and or loss of control, of the aeroplane.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD To address this potential unsafe condition,
in icing conditions specified in docket on the Internet at http:// Pilatus issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 71–
§ 25.1419 if certification for flight in www.regulations.gov by searching for 009, now at Revision 2 (hereafter referred to
icing conditions is requested. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– as ‘‘the SB’’ in this AD), to provide
2. The precipitation removal system 7048; or in person at Document inspection instructions for the affected EMF
must comply with § 25.773. Management Facility, U.S. Department to detect indications of material separation.
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of Transportation, Docket Operations, For the reason described above, this AD
3. Instructions to maintain the requires identification and inspection of the
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
precipitation-removal system must affected EMF and, depending on the findings,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey their replacement with serviceable EMF.
comply with § 25.1529. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
4. The materials used in the For service information identified in The MCAI can be found in the AD
precipitation removal system must this AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., docket on the Internet at: https://
comply with § 25.603. Customer Support PC–12, CH–6371 www.regulations.gov/
Stans, Switzerland; phone: +41 41 619 document?D=FAA-2016-7048-0002.
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| Action | Final special conditions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This action is effective on Bombardier on September 1, 2016. We must receive your comments by October 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | Bob Hettman, FAA, Propulsion and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANM-112, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2683; facsimile 425-227-1232. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 60241 | |
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