81 FR 85121 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 227 (November 25, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 227 (November 25, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-27643 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 227 (Friday, November 25, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 85121-85124] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27643] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7427; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-041-AD; Amendment 39-18714; AD 2016-23-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02-08 for all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. AD 2013-02-08 required inspection of the trunnions and upper and lower pins of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA), and replacement or re-identification if necessary; and revision of the maintenance program to include safe life limits and inspection requirements for the HSTA. This new AD requires certain actions related to the trunnions and pins for the HSTA, revising the maintenance or inspection program, and removing certain airplanes from the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that not all affected attachment pins and trunnions were included in the inspections required by AD 2016-02-08, and that incorrect attachment hardware may have been used in replacements on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 30, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 30, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 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-2016- 7427. 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- 7427; 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 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: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-7318; fax (516) 794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2013-02-08, Amendment 39-17329 (78 FR 7647, February 4, 2013) (``AD 2013-02-08''). AD 2013-02-08 applied to all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 15, 2016 (81 FR 45992). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that not all affected attachment pins and trunnions were included in the required inspections. In addition, for certain airplanes on which the replacement in AD 2013-02-08 was done, incorrect attachment hardware may have been used. The NPRM proposed to require measuring the diameter of certain bolts and attach holes, and, as applicable, measuring the diameter of the attach holes in the trunnions and pins; doing detailed visual inspections of the trunnions, pins, and spacers; doing corrective actions; and re-identifying trunnions and pins. The NPRM also proposed to [[Page 85122]] require revising the maintenance or inspection program, and to remove certain airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the attachment pins and trunnions of the HSTA. This condition could result in separation of the horizontal stabilizer, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-08, effective March 30, 2016 (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: After the issuance of [Canadian] AD CF-2011-45, it was discovered that the [Canadian] AD did not address all affected Horizontal Stabilizer Tim Actuator (HSTA) attachment pins and trunnions. In addition, it is possible that aeroplanes having incorporated the Initial issue or Revision A, of Bombardier Service Bulletin (SB) 601R-27-160 used incorrect attachment hardware to re- install the HSTA attachment pins or trunnions. This [Canadian] AD mandates the inspection and rectification, as required, and the re-identification, as required, of the HSTA pins and trunnions and incorporation of a revised Airworthiness Limitation task. The required actions include measuring the diameter of certain bolts and attach holes, and, as applicable, measuring the diameter of the attach holes in the trunnions and pins; doing detailed visual inspections of the trunnions, pins, and spacers; doing corrective actions; and re-identifying trunnions and pins. Corrective actions include replacing bolts, trunnions, pins, and spacers; increasing the diameter of the attach holes; and repairing trunnions and pins. The required actions also include revising the maintenance or inspection program. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 7427. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response. Request for Acknowledgement of Previously Approved Method for Part Marking Air Wisconsin Airlines (Air Wisconsin) requested that the previously approved alternative method of compliance (AMOC) for part marking (re-identifying trunnions and pins) be acknowledged and approved for accomplishing the proposed re-identification of trunnions and pins. Air Wisconsin indicated that it has already performed the inspection and part marking on the parts as required by AD 2013-02-08 and marked the parts using a method approved by an AMOC. We do not agree with the request. This AD does not retain the requirements of AD 2013-02-08 and instead requires new actions (measurements, inspections, corrective actions, and re-identification of parts). The new actions address all affected HSTA pins and trunnions and ensure that the correct attachment hardware is used for the re- installation of pins and trunnions. Existing AMOCs, including those that have part marking procedures, might not be acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. We have made no changes to this final rule regarding this issue. However, under the provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, we may approve requests for alternative procedures if data are submitted to substantiate that those procedures would provide an acceptable level of safety. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision D, dated October 22, 2015. The service information describes procedures for measuring the diameter of certain bolts and attach holes, and, as applicable, measuring the diameter of the attach holes in the trunnions and pins; doing detailed visual inspections of the trunnions, pins, and spacers; doing corrective actions; and re-identifying trunnions and pins. Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Airworthiness Requirements Temporary Revision 2B-2245, dated September 16, 2014. The service information describes safe life limits for the HSTA trunnion support and attaching hardware. Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Airworthiness Requirements Temporary Revision 2B-2186, dated August 8, 2011. The service information describes an inspection of the upper and lower installation pins of the horizontal stabilizer pitch trim actuator. 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 489 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it takes about 8 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $332,520, or $680 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions take about 20 work-hours and require parts costing $4,391, for a cost of $6,091 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. 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. [[Page 85123]] 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02-08, Amendment 39-17329 (78 FR 7647, February 4, 2013), and adding the following new AD: 2016-23-07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18714; Docket No. FAA- 2016-7427; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-041-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 30, 2016 (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-02-08, Amendment 39-17329 (78 FR 7647, February 4, 2013) (``AD 2013-02-08''). (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 through 8113 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that not all affected attachment pins and trunnions were included in the inspections required by AD 2013-02-08, and that incorrect attachment hardware may have been used in replacements on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the attachment pins and trunnions of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA), which could result in separation of the horizontal stabilizer, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection (1) For airplanes on which the detailed inspection specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, dated September 29, 2011; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision A, dated October 3, 2012; has not been done as of the effective date of this AD: At the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, measure the diameter of the bolts that attach the trunnions and pins; measure the diameter of the attach holes in the airplane structure, and, as applicable, measure the diameter of the attach holes in the trunnions and pins; do detailed visual inspections for gouges, scratches, and corrosion of the trunnions and pins; do detailed visual inspections for damage of the spacers; do corrective actions; and re-identify trunnions and pins; in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision D, dated October 22, 2015; except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (i) Within 5,000 flight hours after March 11, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-02-08). (ii) Within 60 months after March 11, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-02-08). (iii) Before the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles, or within 60 days after March 11, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013- 02-08), whichever occurs later. (2) For airplanes on which the detailed inspection specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, dated September 29, 2011; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision A, dated October 3, 2012; has been done as of the effective date of this AD: Within 9,600 flight hours or 60 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, measure the diameter of the bolts that attach the trunnions and pins; measure the diameter of the attach holes in the airplane structure, and, as applicable, measure the diameter of the attach holes in the trunnions and pins; do detailed visual inspections for gouges, scratches, and corrosion of the trunnions and pins; do detailed visual inspections for damage of the spacers; do corrective actions; and re-identify trunnions and pins; in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision D, dated October 22, 2015, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) Exception to Service Information Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision D, dated October 22, 2015, specifies to contact Bombardier for disposition, before further flight, repair in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information identified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD. (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision B, dated February 20, 2015. (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision C, dated May 3, 2015. (j) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program (1) Within 30 days after March 11, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-02-08), revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Airworthiness Requirements Temporary Revision 2B-2186, dated August 8, 2011. The compliance time for doing the initial inspection of the upper and lower installation pins of the horizontal stabilizer pitch trim actuator is before the accumulation of 40,000 landings or within 60 days after March 11, 2013, whichever occurs later. (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Airworthiness Requirements Temporary Revision 2B-2245, dated September 16, 2014. The compliance time for doing the initial replacement for the HSTA trunnion support and attaching hardware is before the accumulation of 80,000 landings or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (j) 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 (l)(1) of this AD. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: 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. [[Page 85124]] (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-08, effective March 30, 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-2016-7427. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision D, dated October 22, 2015. (ii) Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Airworthiness Requirements Temporary Revision 2B-2245, dated September 16, 2014. (iii) Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Airworthiness Requirements Temporary Revision 2B-2186, dated August 8, 2011. (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 November 8, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-27643 Filed 11-23-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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AD if it is approved by the Boeing Issued in Renton, Washington, on this referenced service information at
Commercial Airplanes Organization November 10, 2016. the FAA, Transport Airplane
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Michael Kaszycki, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Renton, WA. For information on the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. availability of this material at the FAA,
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet [FR Doc. 2016–28059 Filed 11–23–16; 8:45 am] call 425–227–1221. It is also available
the certification basis of the airplane, and the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P on the Internet at http://
approval must specifically refer to this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(4) For service information that contains and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
steps that are labeled as Required for DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 7427.
Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket
apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including You may examine the AD docket on
substeps under an RC step and any figures 14 CFR Part 39 the Internet at http://
identified in an RC step, must be done to [Docket No. FAA–2016–7427; Directorate www.regulations.gov by searching for
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is Identifier 2016–NM–041–AD; Amendment and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC 39–18714; AD 2016–23–07] 7427; or in person at the Docket
requirement is removed from that step or Management Facility between 9 a.m.
substep. An AMOC is required for any RIN 2120–AA64
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures. Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Inc. Airplanes contains this AD, the regulatory
deviated from using accepted methods in evaluation, any comments received, and
accordance with the operator’s maintenance AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The address for the
or inspection program without obtaining Administration (FAA), Department of Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Transportation (DOT). is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
including substeps and identified figures, can ACTION: Final rule. Department of Transportation, Docket
still be done as specified, and the airplane Operations, M–30, West Building
can be put back in an airworthy condition. SUMMARY: We are superseding Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(j) Related Information Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–02– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(1) For more information about this AD, 08 for all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– DC 20590.
contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, 600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle 440) airplanes. AD 2013–02–08 required Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA inspection of the trunnions and upper Airframe and Mechanical Systems
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425– and lower pins of the horizontal
917–6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA), and Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
(2) Service information identified in this replacement or re-identification if
AD that is not incorporated by reference is Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
necessary; and revision of the NY 11590; telephone (516) 228–7318;
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. maintenance program to include safe fax (516) 794–5531.
life limits and inspection requirements
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference for the HSTA. This new AD requires SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register certain actions related to the trunnions Discussion
approved the incorporation by reference and pins for the HSTA, revising the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this We issued a notice of proposed
maintenance or inspection program, and
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
removing certain airplanes from the
part 51. part 39 to supersede AD 2013–02–08,
(2) You must use this service information applicability. This AD was prompted by
Amendment 39–17329 (78 FR 7647,
as applicable to do the actions required by a determination that not all affected
February 4, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–02–08’’).
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. attachment pins and trunnions were
AD 2013–02–08 applied to all
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– included in the inspections required by
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19
57A2348, Revision 1, dated February 26, AD 2016–02–08, and that incorrect
2016. (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
attachment hardware may have been
(ii) Reserved. airplanes. The NPRM published in the
used in replacements on certain
(3) For Boeing service information Federal Register on July 15, 2016 (81 FR
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
identified in this AD, contact Boeing 45992). The NPRM was prompted by a
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & address the unsafe condition on these
determination that not all affected
Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC products.
attachment pins and trunnions were
2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone DATES: This AD is effective December included in the required inspections. In
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– 30, 2016.
5680; Internet https://
addition, for certain airplanes on which
The Director of the Federal Register the replacement in AD 2013–02–08 was
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this referenced service approved the incorporation by reference done, incorrect attachment hardware
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane of certain publications listed in this AD may have been used. The NPRM
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, as of December 30, 2016. proposed to require measuring the
WA. For information on the availability of ADDRESSES: For service information diameter of certain bolts and attach
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. identified in this final rule, contact holes, and, as applicable, measuring the
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
(5) You may view this service information Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road diameter of the attach holes in the
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; trunnions and pins; doing detailed
Administration (NARA). For information on telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855– visual inspections of the trunnions,
the availability of this material at NARA, call 7401; email thd.crj@ pins, and spacers; doing corrective
202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// actions; and re-identifying trunnions
gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. www.bombardier.com. You may view and pins. The NPRM also proposed to
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require revising the maintenance or previously approved alternative method safe life limits for the HSTA trunnion
inspection program, and to remove of compliance (AMOC) for part marking support and attaching hardware.
certain airplanes from the applicability. (re-identifying trunnions and pins) be • Bombardier CL–600–2B19
We are issuing this AD to prevent acknowledged and approved for Airworthiness Requirements Temporary
failure of the attachment pins and accomplishing the proposed re- Revision 2B–2186, dated August 8,
trunnions of the HSTA. This condition identification of trunnions and pins. Air 2011. The service information describes
could result in separation of the Wisconsin indicated that it has already an inspection of the upper and lower
horizontal stabilizer, and consequent performed the inspection and part installation pins of the horizontal
loss of control of the airplane. marking on the parts as required by AD stabilizer pitch trim actuator.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation 2013–02–08 and marked the parts using This service information is reasonably
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority a method approved by an AMOC. available because the interested parties
for Canada, has issued Canadian We do not agree with the request. have access to it through their normal
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–08, This AD does not retain the course of business or by the means
effective March 30, 2016 (referred to requirements of AD 2013–02–08 and identified in the ADDRESSES section.
after this as the Mandatory Continuing instead requires new actions
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the (measurements, inspections, corrective Costs of Compliance
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition actions, and re-identification of parts). We estimate that this AD affects 489
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– The new actions address all affected airplanes of U.S. registry.
600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & HSTA pins and trunnions and ensure We estimate that it takes about 8
440) airplanes. The MCAI states: that the correct attachment hardware is work-hours per product to comply with
After the issuance of [Canadian] AD CF– used for the re-installation of pins and the basic requirements of this AD. The
2011–45, it was discovered that the trunnions. Existing AMOCs, including average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
[Canadian] AD did not address all affected those that have part marking Based on these figures, we estimate the
Horizontal Stabilizer Tim Actuator (HSTA) procedures, might not be acceptable for cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
attachment pins and trunnions. In addition, compliance with the requirements of
it is possible that aeroplanes having
$332,520, or $680 per product.
this AD. We have made no changes to In addition, we estimate that any
incorporated the Initial issue or Revision A,
of Bombardier Service Bulletin (SB) 601R–
this final rule regarding this issue. necessary follow-on actions take about
27–160 used incorrect attachment hardware However, under the provisions of 20 work-hours and require parts costing
to re-install the HSTA attachment pins or paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, we may $4,391, for a cost of $6,091 per product.
trunnions. approve requests for alternative We have no way of determining the
This [Canadian] AD mandates the procedures if data are submitted to number of products that may need these
inspection and rectification, as required, and substantiate that those procedures
the re-identification, as required, of the
actions.
would provide an acceptable level of
HSTA pins and trunnions and incorporation safety. Authority for This Rulemaking
of a revised Airworthiness Limitation task.
Conclusion Title 49 of the United States Code
The required actions include specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
measuring the diameter of certain bolts We reviewed the available data,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
and attach holes, and, as applicable, including the comment received, and
section 106, describes the authority of
measuring the diameter of the attach determined that air safety and the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
holes in the trunnions and pins; doing public interest require adopting this AD
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detailed visual inspections of the as proposed except for minor editorial
detail the scope of the Agency’s
trunnions, pins, and spacers; doing changes. We have determined that these
authority.
corrective actions; and re-identifying minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that We are issuing this rulemaking under
trunnions and pins. Corrective actions
was proposed in the NPRM for the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
include replacing bolts, trunnions, pins,
correcting the unsafe condition; and Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
and spacers; increasing the diameter of
• Do not add any additional burden General requirements.’’ Under that
the attach holes; and repairing
upon the public than was already section, Congress charges the FAA with
trunnions and pins.
The required actions also include proposed in the NPRM. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
revising the maintenance or inspection air commerce by prescribing regulations
Related Service Information Under 1 for practices, methods, and procedures
program. CFR Part 51
You may examine the MCAI in the the Administrator finds necessary for
AD docket on the Internet at http:// We reviewed the following service safety in air commerce. This regulation
www.regulations.gov by searching for information: is within the scope of that authority
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– • Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– because it addresses an unsafe condition
7427. 27–160, Revision D, dated October 22, that is likely to exist or develop on
2015. The service information describes products identified in this rulemaking
Comments procedures for measuring the diameter action.
We gave the public the opportunity to of certain bolts and attach holes, and, as
Regulatory Findings
participate in developing this AD. The applicable, measuring the diameter of
following presents the comment the attach holes in the trunnions and We determined that this AD will not
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s pins; doing detailed visual inspections have federalism implications under
response. of the trunnions, pins, and spacers; Executive Order 13132. This AD will
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doing corrective actions; and re- not have a substantial direct effect on
Request for Acknowledgement of identifying trunnions and pins. the States, on the relationship between
Previously Approved Method for Part • Bombardier CL–600–2B19 the national government and the States,
Marking Airworthiness Requirements Temporary or on the distribution of power and
Air Wisconsin Airlines (Air Revision 2B–2245, dated September 16, responsibilities among the various
Wisconsin) requested that the 2014. The service information describes levels of government.
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For the reasons discussed above, I the horizontal stabilizer, and consequent loss (i) Credit for Previous Actions
certify that this AD: of control of the airplane. This paragraph provides credit for the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; if those actions were performed before the
Comply with this AD within the effective date of this AD using the service
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the compliance times specified, unless already
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures information identified in paragraphs (i)(1)
done. and (i)(2) of this AD.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
(g) Inspection (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27–
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 160, Revision B, dated February 20, 2015.
Alaska; and (1) For airplanes on which the detailed (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27–
4. Will not have a significant inspection specified in Bombardier Service 160, Revision C, dated May 3, 2015.
economic impact, positive or negative, Bulletin 601R–27–160, dated September 29,
2011; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– (j) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
on a substantial number of small entities Program
27–160, Revision A, dated October 3, 2012;
under the criteria of the Regulatory
has not been done as of the effective date of (1) Within 30 days after March 11, 2013
Flexibility Act. this AD: At the earliest of the times specified (the effective date of AD 2013–02–08), revise
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) the maintenance or inspection program, as
of this AD, measure the diameter of the bolts applicable, to incorporate the information
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation that attach the trunnions and pins; measure specified in Bombardier CL–600–2B19
safety, Incorporation by reference, the diameter of the attach holes in the Airworthiness Requirements Temporary
Safety. airplane structure, and, as applicable, Revision 2B–2186, dated August 8, 2011. The
measure the diameter of the attach holes in compliance time for doing the initial
Adoption of the Amendment the trunnions and pins; do detailed visual inspection of the upper and lower
Accordingly, under the authority inspections for gouges, scratches, and installation pins of the horizontal stabilizer
delegated to me by the Administrator, corrosion of the trunnions and pins; do pitch trim actuator is before the
detailed visual inspections for damage of the accumulation of 40,000 landings or within 60
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
spacers; do corrective actions; and re-identify days after March 11, 2013, whichever occurs
follows: trunnions and pins; in accordance with Part later.
A of the Accomplishment Instructions of (2) Within 30 days after the effective date
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27–160, of this AD, revise the maintenance or
DIRECTIVES Revision D, dated October 22, 2015; except inspection program, as applicable, to
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do incorporate the information specified in
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 all applicable corrective actions before Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Airworthiness
continues to read as follows: further flight. Requirements Temporary Revision 2B–2245,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) Within 5,000 flight hours after March dated September 16, 2014. The compliance
11, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013–02– time for doing the initial replacement for the
§ 39.13 [Amended] 08). HSTA trunnion support and attaching
(ii) Within 60 months after March 11, 2013 hardware is before the accumulation of
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (the effective date of AD 2013–02–08). 80,000 landings or within 60 days after the
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (iii) Before the accumulation of 40,000 total effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
2013–02–08, Amendment 39–17329 (78 flight cycles, or within 60 days after March later.
FR 7647, February 4, 2013), and adding 11, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013–02–
the following new AD: 08), whichever occurs later. (k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
(2) For airplanes on which the detailed After accomplishing the revision required
2016–23–07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
inspection specified in Bombardier Service by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative
39–18714; Docket No. FAA–2016–7427;
Bulletin 601R–27–160, dated September 29, actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–041–AD.
2011; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– used unless the actions or intervals are
(a) Effective Date 27–160, Revision A, dated October 3, 2012; approved as an alternative method of
This AD is effective December 30, 2016 has been done as of the effective date of this compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
AD: Within 9,600 flight hours or 60 months procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of
(b) Affected ADs after the effective date of this AD, whichever this AD.
This AD replaces AD 2013–02–08, occurs first, measure the diameter of the bolts
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
Amendment 39–17329 (78 FR 7647, February that attach the trunnions and pins; measure
4, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–02–08’’). the diameter of the attach holes in the The following provisions also apply to this
airplane structure, and, as applicable, AD:
(c) Applicability measure the diameter of the attach holes in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model the trunnions and pins; do detailed visual (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) inspections for gouges, scratches, and Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial corrosion of the trunnions and pins; do has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
numbers 7003 through 8113 inclusive. detailed visual inspections for damage of the AD, if requested using the procedures found
spacers; do corrective actions; and re-identify in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
(d) Subject trunnions and pins; in accordance with Part 39.19, send your request to your principal
Air Transport Association (ATA) of B of the Accomplishment Instructions of inspector or local Flight Standards District
America Code 27: Flight controls. Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27–160, Office, as appropriate. If sending information
Revision D, dated October 22, 2015, except directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
(e) Reason as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do Program Manager, Continuing Operational
This AD was prompted by a determination all applicable corrective actions before Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
that not all affected attachment pins and further flight. Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
trunnions were included in the inspections telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
(h) Exception to Service Information
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required by AD 2013–02–08, and that Before using any approved AMOC, notify
incorrect attachment hardware may have Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– your appropriate principal inspector, or
been used in replacements on certain 27–160, Revision D, dated October 22, 2015, lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent specifies to contact Bombardier for the local flight standards district office/
failure of the attachment pins and trunnions disposition, before further flight, repair in certificate holding district office. The AMOC
of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator accordance with the requirements of approval letter must specifically reference
(HSTA), which could result in separation of paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. this AD.
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(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal holidays. The AD docket
effective date of this AD, for any requirement contains this AD, any incorporated-by-
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Federal Aviation Administration reference service information, the
a manufacturer, the action must be economic evaluation, any comments
accomplished using a method approved by 14 CFR Part 39 received, and other information. The
the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9281; Directorate street address for the Docket Operations
Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Identifier 2016–SW–033–AD; Amendment Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval 39–18717; AD 2016–23–10] the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, RIN 2120–AA64 be available in the AD docket shortly
the approval must include the DAO- after receipt.
authorized signature. Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky For service information identified in
(m) Related Information
Aircraft Corporation Helicopters this final rule, contact Sikorsky Aircraft
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing AGENCY: Federal Aviation Corporation, Customer Service
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Administration (FAA), DOT. Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–08, ACTION: Final rule; request for
Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800–
effective March 30, 2016, for related comments. Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email:
information. This MCAI may be found in the wcs_cust_service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com.
AD docket on the Internet at http:// SUMMARY: We are adopting a new You may review the referenced service
www.regulations.gov by searching for and airworthiness directive (AD) for information at the FAA, Office of the
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7427. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S– Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
(2) Service information identified in this 76D helicopters. This AD requires 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
AD that is not incorporated by reference is revising the rotorcraft flight manual Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also
available at the addresses specified in (RFM) to prohibit Barometric Altitude available on the Internet at http://
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. Hold (ALT) mode beyond a certain rate www.regulations.gov by searching for
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference of climb or descent. This AD is and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(1) The Director of the Federal Register prompted by a report of the autopilot 9281.
approved the incorporation by reference being unable to maintain level flight
(IBR) of the service information listed in this during certain flight conditions. The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR actions specified by this AD are Coffey, Flight Test Engineer, Boston
part 51. intended to prevent a significant pilot Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &
(2) You must use this service information workload increase, pilot disorientation, Propeller Directorate, FAA, 1200
as applicable to do the actions required by and subsequent loss of control of the District Avenue, Burlington,
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. helicopter. Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781)
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27–
DATES: This AD becomes effective 238–7173; email john.coffey@faa.gov.
160, Revision D, dated October 22, 2015.
December 12, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(ii) Bombardier CL–600–2B19
Airworthiness Requirements Temporary
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference Comments Invited
Revision 2B–2245, dated September 16, 2014.
(iii) Bombardier CL–600–2B19 of a certain document listed in this AD This AD is a final rule that involves
Airworthiness Requirements Temporary as of December 12, 2016.
requirements affecting flight safety, and
Revision 2B–2186, dated August 8, 2011. We must receive comments on this
we did not provide you with notice and
(3) For service information identified in AD by January 24, 2017.
an opportunity to provide your
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments prior to it becoming effective.
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, any of the following methods: However, we invite you to participate in
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to this rulemaking by submitting written
855–7401; email thd.crj@ http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// comments, data, or views. We also
online instructions for sending your invite comments relating to the
www.bombardier.com. comments electronically.
economic, environmental, energy, or
(4) You may view this service information • Fax: 202–493–2251.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, federalism impacts that resulted from
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For adopting this AD. The most helpful
Department of Transportation, Docket
information on the availability of this
Operations, M–30, West Building comments reference a specific portion of
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 the AD, explain the reason for any
(5) You may view this service information recommended change, and include
that is incorporated by reference at the
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
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National Archives and Records does not contain duplicate comments,
Administration (NARA). For information on • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 commenters should send only one copy
the availability of this material at NARA, call
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Federal holidays. filed electronically, commenters should
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. submit them only one time. We will file
Examining the AD Docket in the docket all comments that we
Issued in Renton, Washington, on receive, as well as a report summarizing
You may examine the AD docket on
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November 8, 2016. each substantive public contact with
the Internet at http://
Michael Kaszycki, www.regulations.gov by searching for FAA personnel concerning this
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– rulemaking during the comment period.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 9281; or in person at the Docket We will consider all the comments we
[FR Doc. 2016–27643 Filed 11–23–16; 8:45 am] Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 receive and may conduct additional
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P p.m., Monday through Friday, except rulemaking based on those comments.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective December 30, 2016. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-7318; fax (516) 794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 85121 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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