81 FR 78080 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 215 (November 7, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 215 (November 7, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-26520 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 215 (Monday, November 7, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 78080-78083] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26520] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9304; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-028-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of aileron and rudder control cables which may have tensions that are beyond allowable limits. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certification maintenance requirement tasks that introduce functional tests of the control cable tension. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct out-of-tolerance tension in the control cables, which, with certain system failures and environmental conditions, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9304; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will [[Page 78081]] be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9304; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-028-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-06R1, dated July 25, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ''the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states: Recent in-service inspections have shown that aileron and rudder control cables may have tensions beyond allowable limits. Review of the technical documentation found that there are no maintenance tasks to detect and rectify out-of-tolerance tensions on these cables. Out of tolerance cables in combinations with certain system failures and environmental conditions could result in the degraded aircraft controllability. * * * [This Canadian] AD was issued to mandate a revision to the approved maintenance schedule [maintenance or inspection program, as applicable] to introduce cable tension check [e.g., functional test,] as [certification maintenance requirement] tasks. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9304. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following Bombardier, Inc. service information: Temporary Revision (TR) 5-2-10, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global Express XRS BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5- 10-40, of Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5- 10-40, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck--Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. TR 5-2-16, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5- 10-40, of Bombardier Global 5000 BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. TR 5-2-47, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5- 10-40, of Bombardier Global Express BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. The service information identifies airworthiness limitation tasks for functional tests of the cable tension of the aileron and rudder control cables. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 60 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance or Inspection Program 1 work-hours x $85 per $0 $85 $5,100 Revision. hour = $85 per airplane. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 78082]] 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2016-9304; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-028-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 9002 through 9743 inclusive, and 9998. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of aileron and rudder control cables which may have tensions that are beyond allowable limits. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct out-of-tolerance tension in the control cables, which, with certain system failures and environmental conditions, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC)--Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate certification maintenance requirement (CMR) tasks 27-11-35-101, 27- 11-35-102, and 27-21-27-101 (for functional tests of the control cable tension) as specified in the applicable service information in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. When the applicable temporary revision (TR) has been included in general revisions of the TLMC, the general revisions may be inserted in the maintenance or inspection program, and the applicable TR may be removed, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the applicable TR. (1) TR 5-2-10, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5-10- 40, of Bombardier Global Express XRS BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (2) TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5-10- 40, of Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (3) TR 5-2-47, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5-10- 40, of Bombardier Global Express BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (4) TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5-10- 40, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck--Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes). (5) TR 5-2-16, dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Section 5-10- 40, of Bombardier Global 5000 BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes). (h) Initial Compliance Times for CMR Tasks The initial compliance times for doing the CMR tasks identified in paragraph (g) of this AD are at the applicable times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (1) For airplanes having serial numbers (S/Ns) 9002 through 9694 inclusive, and 9998: Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD; or within 30 months since the date of issuance of the original Canadian airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness; whichever occurs first. (2) For airplanes having S/Ns 9695 through 9743 inclusive that have had aileron and/or rudder control cable replacement and the aileron and rudder control cables were rigged as specified in any applicable Bombardier aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) revision earlier than the revision date shown in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (h)(2)(v) of this AD or the AMM revision date is unknown: Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD; or within 30 months since the date of issuance of the original Canadian airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness; whichever occurs first. (i) GL 700 AMM, Revision 67, dated August 6, 2015 (for Model BD- 700-1A10 airplanes). (ii) GL XRS AMM, Revision 45, dated August 6, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (iii) GL 6000 AMM, Revision 15, dated August 6, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (iv) GL 5000 AMM, Revision 48, August 6, 2015 (for Model BD-700- 1A11 airplanes). (v) GL 5000 GVFD AMM, Revision 15, August 6, 2015 (for Model BD- 700-1A11 airplanes). (3) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: Within 30 months since the date of issuance of the original Canadian airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness. (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (j) 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. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. [[Page 78083]] (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-06 R1, dated July 25, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9304. (2) 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. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 26, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-26520 Filed 11-4-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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meets the amount and term (iv) The credit union has determined Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10
requirements specified in paragraph (a) that the policy provides sufficient and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This
of this section, and the policy: protection of the loan secured by the proposed AD was prompted by reports
(i) Is issued by an insurer that is property located in a special flood of aileron and rudder control cables
licensed, admitted, or otherwise hazard area. In making this which may have tensions that are
approved to engage in the business of determination, the credit union must: beyond allowable limits. This proposed
insurance in the State or jurisdiction in (A) Verify that the policy is consistent AD would require revising the
which the property to be insured is with general safety and soundness maintenance or inspection program to
located by the insurance regulator of principles, such as whether deductibles incorporate certification maintenance
that State; or in the case of a policy of are reasonable based on the borrower’s requirement tasks that introduce
difference in conditions, multiple peril, financial condition; functional tests of the control cable
all risk, or other blanket coverage (B) Consider the policy provider’s tension. We are proposing this AD to
insuring nonresidential commercial ability to satisfy claims, such as whether detect and correct out-of-tolerance
property, is issued by a surplus lines the policy provider has a demonstrated tension in the control cables, which,
insurer recognized, or not disapproved, record of covering losses; and with certain system failures and
by the insurance regulator of the State (C) Document its conclusions. environmental conditions, could result
where the property to be insured is Dated: October 19, 2016. in reduced controllability of the
located; airplane.
Thomas J. Curry,
(ii) Covers both the mortgagor(s) and
the mortgagee(s) as loss payees; Comptroller of the Currency. DATES: We must receive comments on
(iii) Provides for cancellation By order of the Board of Governors of the this proposed AD by December 22,
following reasonable notice to the Federal Reserve System, October 12, 2016. 2016.
borrower only for reasons permitted by Robert deV. Frierson, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
FEMA for an SFIP on the Flood Secretary of the Board. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Insurance Cancellation Request/ By order of the Board of Directors of the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Nullification Form, in any case of non- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. methods:
payment, or when cancellation is Dated at Washington, DC, this 19th day of • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
mandated pursuant to State law; and October, 2016. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(iv) Either: Robert E. Feldmanm instructions for submitting comments.
(A) Meets the criteria set forth in Executive Secretary, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
paragraphs (2)(i) and (iii) through (vi) of • Mail: U.S. Department of
the definition of private flood insurance By order of the Board of the Farm Credit
Administration. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
in § 760.2; or 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(B) Provides coverage that is similar to Dated at McLean, VA, this 14th day of
October, 2016. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
coverage provided under an SFIP,
Dale L. Aultman, Washington, DC 20590.
including when considering
deductibles, exclusions, and conditions Secretary. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
offered by the insurer, and the credit address above between 9 a.m. and 5
By order of the Board of the National p.m., Monday through Friday, except
union has: Credit Union Administration.
(1) Compared the private policy with Federal holidays.
Dated at Alexandria, VA, this 27th day of
an SFIP to determine the differences For service information identified in
October, 2016.
between the private policy and an SFIP; this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
Gerard S. Poliquin,
(2) Reasonably determined that the 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Secretary of the Board. Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone:
private policy provides sufficient
[FR Doc. 2016–26411 Filed 11–4–16; 8:45 am] 514–855–5000; fax: 514–855–7401;
protection of the loan secured by the
property located in a special flood BILLING CODE 4810–33–P; 6210–01–P; 7535–01–P; email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com;
6705–01–P
hazard area; and Internet: http://www.bombardier.com.
(3) Documented its findings under You may view this referenced service
paragraphs (c)(3)(iv)(B)(1) and (2) of this information at the FAA, Transport
section. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
(4) Exception for mutual aid societies. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Federal Aviation Administration the availability of this material at the
Notwithstanding the requirements of
paragraph (c)(3) of this section, a credit FAA, call 425–227–1221.
14 CFR Part 39
union may accept a private policy Examining the AD Docket
issued by a mutual aid society in [Docket No. FAA–2016–9304; Directorate
satisfaction of the flood insurance Identifier 2016–NM–028–AD] You may examine the AD docket on
purchase requirement under paragraph the Internet at http://
RIN 2120–AA64 www.regulations.gov by searching for
(a) of this section if:
(i) The National Credit Union and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Administration has determined that 9304; or in person at the Docket
Inc. Airplanes
such types of policies qualify as flood Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
insurance for purposes of this Act; AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(ii) The policy meets the amount of Administration (FAA), Department of except Federal holidays. The AD docket
coverage for losses and term Transportation (DOT). contains this proposed AD, the
requirements specified in paragraph (a) ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking regulatory evaluation, any comments
of this section; (NPRM). received, and other information. The
(iii) The policy covers both the street address for the Docket Operations
mortgagor(s) and the mortgagee(s) as SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
loss payees; and airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
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be available in the AD docket shortly have tensions beyond allowable limits. Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time
after receipt. Review of the technical documentation found Limits/Maintenance Checks.
that there are no maintenance tasks to detect
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and rectify out-of-tolerance tensions on these • TR 5–2–15, dated November 24,
Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, cables. Out of tolerance cables in 2015, to Part 2, Section 5–10–40, of
Airframe and Mechanical Systems combinations with certain system failures Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York and environmental conditions could result in Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck—
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 the degraded aircraft controllability. Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, * * * [This Canadian] AD was issued to
• TR 5–2–16, dated November 24,
NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318; mandate a revision to the approved
maintenance schedule [maintenance or 2015, to Part 2, Section 5–10–40, of
fax: 516–794–5531.
inspection program, as applicable] to Bombardier Global 5000 BD–700 Time
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Limits/Maintenance Checks.
introduce cable tension check [e.g.,
Comments Invited functional test,] as [certification maintenance • TR 5–2–47, dated November 24,
requirement] tasks. 2015, to Part 2, Section 5–10–40, of
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about You may examine the MCAI on the Bombardier Global Express BD–700
this proposed AD. Send your comments Internet at http://www.regulations.gov Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
to an address listed under the by searching for and locating Docket No. The service information identifies
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–9304. airworthiness limitation tasks for
FAA–2016–9304; Directorate Identifier This proposed AD would require functional tests of the cable tension of
2016–NM–028–AD’’ at the beginning of revisions to certain operator the aileron and rudder control cables.
your comments. We specifically invite maintenance documents to include new This service information is reasonably
comments on the overall regulatory, actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance available because the interested parties
economic, environmental, and energy with these actions is required by 14 CFR have access to it through their normal
aspects of this proposed AD. We will 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been course of business or by the means
consider all comments received by the previously modified, altered, or repaired identified in the ADDRESSES section.
closing date and may amend this in the areas addressed by this proposed
proposed AD based on those comments. AD, the operator may not be able to FAA’s Determination and Requirements
We will post all comments we accomplish the actions described in the of This AD
receive, without change, to http:// revisions. In this situation, to comply This product has been approved by
www.regulations.gov, including any with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator the aviation authority of another
personal information you provide. We must request approval for an alternative country, and is approved for operation
will also post a report summarizing each method of compliance according to in the United States. Pursuant to our
substantive verbal contact we receive paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. bilateral agreement with the State of
about this proposed AD. The request should include a Design Authority, we have been notified
Discussion description of changes to the required of the unsafe condition described in the
actions that will ensure the continued MCAI and service information
Transport Canada Civil Aviation operational safety of the airplane.
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority referenced above. We are issuing this
for Canada, has issued Canadian Related Service Information Under 1 AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–06R1, CFR Part 51 information and determined the unsafe
dated July 25, 2016 (referred to after this condition exists and is likely to exist or
We reviewed the following
as the Mandatory Continuing develop on other products of these same
Bombardier, Inc. service information:
Airworthiness Information, or ’’the • Temporary Revision (TR) 5–2–10, type designs.
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition dated November 24, 2015, to Part 2, Costs of Compliance
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD– Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global
700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. Express XRS BD–700 Time Limits/ We estimate that this proposed AD
The MCAI states: Maintenance Checks. affects 60 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Recent in-service inspections have shown • TR 5–2–15, dated November 24, We estimate the following costs to
that aileron and rudder control cables may 2015, to Part 2, Section 5–10–40, of comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision 1 work-hours × $85 per hour = $85 per air- $0 $85 $5,100
plane.
Authority for This Rulemaking We are issuing this rulemaking under is within the scope of that authority
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, because it addresses an unsafe condition
Title 49 of the United States Code Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: that is likely to exist or develop on
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue General requirements.’’ Under that products identified in this rulemaking
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section, Congress charges the FAA with action.
section 106, describes the authority of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Regulatory Findings
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more for practices, methods, and procedures We determined that this AD will not
detail the scope of the Agency’s the Administrator finds necessary for have federalism implications under
authority. safety in air commerce. This regulation Executive Order 13132. This AD will
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not have a substantial direct effect on (f) Compliance paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (h)(2)(v) of this
the States, on the relationship between Comply with this AD within the AD or the AMM revision date is unknown:
the national government and the States, compliance times specified, unless already Within 15 months after the effective date of
or on the distribution of power and done. this AD; or within 30 months since the date
responsibilities among the various of issuance of the original Canadian
(g) Time Limits/Maintenance Checks airworthiness certificate or the date of
levels of government. (TLMC)—Maintenance or Inspection issuance of the original Canadian export
For the reasons discussed above, I Program Revision certificate of airworthiness; whichever occurs
certify that this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of first.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection (i) GL 700 AMM, Revision 67, dated
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; program, as applicable, to incorporate August 6, 2015 (for Model BD–700–1A10
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the certification maintenance requirement (CMR) airplanes).
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures tasks 27–11–35–101, 27–11–35–102, and 27– (ii) GL XRS AMM, Revision 45, dated
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 21–27–101 (for functional tests of the control August 6, 2015 (for Model BD–700–1A10
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in cable tension) as specified in the applicable airplanes).
Alaska; and service information in paragraphs (g)(1) (iii) GL 6000 AMM, Revision 15, dated
4. Will not have a significant through (g)(5) of this AD. The initial
August 6, 2015 (for Model BD–700–1A10
economic impact, positive or negative, compliance time for doing the tasks is
airplanes).
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. When
on a substantial number of small entities the applicable temporary revision (TR) has (iv) GL 5000 AMM, Revision 48, August 6,
under the criteria of the Regulatory been included in general revisions of the 2015 (for Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
Flexibility Act. TLMC, the general revisions may be inserted (v) GL 5000 GVFD AMM, Revision 15,
in the maintenance or inspection program, August 6, 2015 (for Model BD–700–1A11
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 airplanes).
and the applicable TR may be removed,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation provided the relevant information in the (3) For airplanes other than those
safety, Incorporation by reference, general revision is identical to that in the identified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
Safety. applicable TR. this AD: Within 30 months since the date of
(1) TR 5–2–10, dated November 24, 2015, issuance of the original Canadian
The Proposed Amendment to Part 2, Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier airworthiness certificate or the date of
Accordingly, under the authority Global Express XRS BD–700 Time Limits/ issuance of the original Canadian export
Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–700– certificate of airworthiness.
delegated to me by the Administrator,
1A10 airplanes).
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (2) TR 5–2–15, dated November 24, 2015, (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
39 as follows: to Part 2, Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this
Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/ AD, after the maintenance or inspection
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–700– program has been revised as required by
DIRECTIVES 1A10 airplanes). paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
(3) TR 5–2–47, dated November 24, 2015, actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 to Part 2, Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier used unless the actions or intervals are
continues to read as follows: Global Express BD–700 Time Limits/ approved as an alternative method of
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–700– compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
1A10 airplanes). procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
§ 39.13 [Amended] (4) TR 5–2–15, dated November 24, 2015, this AD.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding to Part 2, Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier
Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
the following new airworthiness
Flight Deck—Time Limits/Maintenance The following provisions also apply to this
directive (AD): Checks (for Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2016– AD:
(5) TR 5–2–16, dated November 24, 2015, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
9304; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM– to Part 2, Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier
028–AD. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,
Global 5000 BD–700 Time Limits/ ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
(a) Comments Due Date Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–700– AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
1A11 airplanes). procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
We must receive comments by December
22, 2016. (h) Initial Compliance Times for CMR Tasks accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
(b) Affected ADs The initial compliance times for doing the
CMR tasks identified in paragraph (g) of this Flight Standards District Office, as
None. appropriate. If sending information directly
AD are at the applicable times specified in
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program
(c) Applicability
AD, or within 30 days after the effective date Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes, of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(1) For airplanes having serial numbers Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:
certificated in any category, serial numbers 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. Before
9002 through 9743 inclusive, and 9998. (S/Ns) 9002 through 9694 inclusive, and
9998: Within 15 months after the effective using any approved AMOC, notify your
(d) Subject date of this AD; or within 30 months since appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
Air Transport Association (ATA) of the date of issuance of the original Canadian principal inspector, the manager of the local
America Code 27, Flight controls. airworthiness certificate or the date of flight standards district office/certificate
issuance of the original Canadian export holding district office.
(e) Reason certificate of airworthiness; whichever occurs (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
This AD was prompted by reports of first. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
aileron and rudder control cables which may (2) For airplanes having S/Ns 9695 through actions from a manufacturer, the action must
have tensions that are beyond allowable 9743 inclusive that have had aileron and/or be accomplished using a method approved
limits. We are issuing this AD to detect and rudder control cable replacement and the by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
correct out-of-tolerance tension in the control aileron and rudder control cables were rigged FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
cables, which, with certain system failures as specified in any applicable Bombardier Design Approval Organization (DAO). If
and environmental conditions, could result aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) revision approved by the DAO, the approval must
in reduced controllability of the airplane. earlier than the revision date shown in include the DAO-authorized signature.
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![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 215 / Monday, November 7, 2016 / Proposed Rules 78083
(k) Related Information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing methods: consider all comments received by the
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this
AD CF–2016–06 R1, dated July 25, 2016, for http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD because of those
related information. This MCAI may be instructions for submitting comments. comments.
found in the AD docket on the Internet at • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for • Mail: U.S. Department of
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9304.
receive, without change, to http://
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514– Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
855–7401; email: thd.crj@ • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail about this proposed AD.
aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http:// address above between 9 a.m. and 5
www.bombardier.com. You may view this p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion
service information at the FAA, Transport Federal holidays. We received a report that certain
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., For service information identified in
Renton, WA. For information on the
United Instruments, Inc. 5934 series
this proposed AD, contact United altimeters that were manufactured
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
Instruments, Inc., 3625 Comotara between January 2015 and February
Avenue, Wichita, KS 67226; telephone 2016 may display higher than actual
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October (316) 636–9203; fax: (316) 636–9243;
26, 2016.
altitude. These altimeters are
email: customerservice@unitedinst.com; susceptible to developing a slow
Dionne Palermo, Internet: www.unitedinst.com. You may diaphragm leak, which would affect the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane review this referenced service accuracy of the altimeters. It has been
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. information at the FAA, Small Airplane determined that insufficient removal of
[FR Doc. 2016–26520 Filed 11–4–16; 8:45 am] Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, chemical substance on the diaphragm
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Missouri 64106. For information on the assembly during the production process
availability of this material at the FAA, of the altimeter caused the misleading
call (816) 329–4148. display of altitude data. This condition,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION if not corrected, could result in display
Examining the AD Docket
Federal Aviation Administration of misleading altitude data, which could
You may examine the AD docket on result in inadvertent flight into terrain.
the Internet at http://
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under 1
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9345; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– CFR Part 51
Identifier 2016–CE–028–AD] 9345; or in person at the Docket We reviewed United Instruments, Inc.
RIN 2120–AA64
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Service Bulletin No. 13, dated March 25,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2016. The service bulletin describes
Airworthiness Directives; United except Federal holidays. The AD docket procedures for replacing the
Instruments, Inc. Series Altimeters contains this proposed AD, the nonconforming altimeters. This service
regulatory evaluation, any comments information is reasonably available
AGENCY: Federal Aviation received, and other information. The because the interested parties have
Administration (FAA), DOT. street address for the Docket Office access to it through their normal course
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the of business or by the means identified
(NPRM). ADDRESSES section. Comments will be in the ADDRESSES section.
available in the AD docket shortly after
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new receipt. FAA’s Determination
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Les We are proposing this AD because we
United Instruments, Inc. 5934 series
Lyne, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita evaluated all the relevant information
altimeters that were manufactured
Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 and determined the unsafe condition
between January 2015 and February
Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, described previously is likely to exist or
2016 and installed in airplanes and
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946– develop in other products of the same
helicopters. This proposed AD was
4190; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: type design.
prompted by reports of certain
leslie.lyne@faa.gov.
altimeters displaying higher than actual Proposed AD Requirements
altitude due to a slow diaphragm leak. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This proposed AD would require
This proposed AD would require Comments Invited accomplishing the actions specified in
replacing the affected altimeters. We are
We invite you to send any written the service information described
issuing this proposed AD to prevent
relevant data, views, or arguments about previously.
display of misleading altitude data,
which could result in inadvertent flight this proposal. Send your comments to Costs of Compliance
into terrain. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– We estimate that this proposed AD
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
DATES: We must receive comments on affects 1,351 altimeters as installed in
2016–9345; Directorate Identifier 2016–
this proposed AD by December 22, CE–028–AD’’ at the beginning of your airplanes and helicopters of U.S.
2016. comments. We specifically invite registry.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, We estimate the following costs to
using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy comply with this proposed AD:
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 22, 2016. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 78080 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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