81 FR 93592 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 245 (December 21, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 245 (December 21, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-29513 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 93592-93595] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29513] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8847; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-020-AD; Amendment 39-18742; AD 2016-25-16] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of two cases where the main landing gear (MLG) failed to fully extend; it was determined that interference between the MLG door and the MLG fairing seal prevented the MLG door from opening fully. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the MLG fairing, fairing seal, door, and adjacent structures; and replacement or repair of affected parts and fasteners, or removal of the MLG door, if necessary. This AD also requires installation of a safety guide in the MLG fairing and an increase of the spacing between the MLG door and the fairing, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 25, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1- 514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8847. 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- 8847; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, [[Page 93593]] Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7303; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 26, 2016 (81 FR 58874) (``the NPRM''). Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2015-30, dated December 30, 2015 (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- 2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: Two cases of main landing gear (MLG) failure to fully extend have been reported on model CL-600-2C10/-2D15/-2D24 aeroplanes. Investigation determined that interference between the MLG door and the MLG fairing seal prevented the MLG door from opening. Although model CL-600-2E25 aeroplanes feature new MLG door design, similar interference between the MLG door and the MLG fairing seal could exist on aeroplanes listed in the Applicability section of this [Canadian] AD. An MLG failing to extend may result in an unsafe asymmetric landing configuration. This [Canadian] AD mandates the repetitive inspection and rectification [which could include replacement or repair of affected parts and fasteners, or removal of the door, if necessary], as required, of the MLG fairing and seal, MLG door, and adjacent structures, until the mandatory terminating action is completed. The terminating action includes installation of a safety guide in the MLG fairing and an increase of the spacing between the MLG door and the fairing, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. 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- 8847. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013. The service information describes procedures for detailed inspections of the MLG fairing, fairing seal, door, and adjacent structures; replacement or repair of affected parts and fasteners and removal of the MLG door. We also reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-049, dated May 26, 2015. The service information describes procedures for installation of a safety guide in the MLG fairing and an increase of the spacing between the MLG door and the fairing. 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 40 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and Installation...... 50 work-hours x $85 per $0 $4,250 $170,000 hour = $4,250. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data on the costs for the on- condition repairs that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements/ removals that will be required based on the results of the required inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements/removals: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of damaged fairing 6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510 $921 per seal...... $1,431 per seal seal. per seal replacement. replacement. Removal of MLG door.............. 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255 0.................. 255 per removal of per removal of MLG door. MLG door. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optional Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation of MLG door.................. 13 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $1,105 $1,105. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 93594]] Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-25-16 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18742; Docket No. FAA- 2016-8847; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-020-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 19002 through 19041 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of two cases where the main landing gear (MLG) failed to fully extend; it was determined that interference between the MLG door and the MLG fairing seal prevented the MLG door from opening fully. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct interference between the MLG door and the MLG fairing seal. Such interference could result in a MLG failing to fully extend, which could cause an unsafe asymmetric landing configuration. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of MLG Fairing, Fairing Seal, Door, and Adjacent Structures Within 660 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, conduct a detailed inspection for damage to the MLG fairing, fairing seal, door, and adjacent structures, and for missing parts and fasteners, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 660 flight hours until the installation required by paragraph (m) of this AD is done. (h) Replacement of MLG Fairing Seal or Door Removal If damage to the MLG fairing seal is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the seal, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013; or remove the MLG door, in accordance with Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013. (i) Repair of the MLG Door or MLG Door Removal If damage to the MLG door is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO); or remove the MLG door, in accordance with Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013. (j) Repair of the MLG Fairing If damage to the MLG fairing is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. (k) Repair of the Adjacent Structure and Other Corrective Actions If damage to the adjacent structure is found or if any part or fastener is found missing or damaged during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, do the applicable actions specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD. (1) Replace missing or damaged parts and fasteners, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instruction of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013, except where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013, specifies to contact Bombardier, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE- 170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. (2) Repair damaged structure using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. (l) Reinstallation of the MLG Door For any MLG door that has been removed as specified in paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD: Reinstallation of the door, if accomplished, must be done in accordance with Part D of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013. Before further flight after any reinstallation, the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD must be done and the inspection must be repeated thereafter at the times specified in paragraph (g) of this AD until the installation required by paragraph (m) of this AD is done. (m) Installation of a Safety Guide on the MLG Fairing and Increase of Spacing Between MLG Door and Fairing Except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD: Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, install a safety guide on the MLG fairing and increase the spacing between the MLG door and the fairing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-049, dated May 26, 2015. Accomplishment of these actions terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (l) of this AD. (n) Provisions for Removed/Reinstalled Doors If the MLG door has been removed in accordance with Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier [[Page 93595]] Service Bulletin 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013, the installation required by paragraph (m) of this AD may be delayed until the MLG door is reinstalled in accordance with paragraph (l) of this AD. When the removed MLG door is reinstalled, the installation required by paragraph (m) of this AD must be done at the time specified in paragraph (m) of this AD or before further flight after reinstallation of the removed MLG door, whichever occurs later. (o) 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 DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (p) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-30, dated December 30, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8847. (q) 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 670BA-32-041, dated March 28, 2013. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-049, dated May 26, 2015. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.govfxsp0;/ federal-registerfxsp0;/cfr/ibr-locations.htmlfxsp0;. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 1, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-29513 Filed 12-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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repair the cracking using a method approved (l) Related Information (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes.
in accordance with the procedures specified For more information about this AD, This AD was prompted by reports of
in paragraph (k) of this AD. contact Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace two cases where the main landing gear
(j) Post-Modification and Post-Repair Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, (MLG) failed to fully extend; it was
Actions FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount determined that interference between
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; the MLG door and the MLG fairing seal
For airplanes on which any modification or
phone: 562–627–5224; fax: 562–627–5210; prevented the MLG door from opening
repair specified in (g) or (h) of this AD has
email: haytham.alaidy@faa.gov.
been done: At the applicable time and fully. This AD requires repetitive
intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., (m) Material Incorporated by Reference inspections of the MLG fairing, fairing
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service (1) The Director of the Federal Register seal, door, and adjacent structures; and
Bulletin MD80–55A072, dated April 8, 2016, approved the incorporation by reference replacement or repair of affected parts
do all applicable post-modification and post- (IBR) of the service information listed in this and fasteners, or removal of the MLG
repair inspections and all applicable paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR door, if necessary. This AD also requires
corrective actions; in accordance with the part 51.
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert installation of a safety guide in the MLG
(2) You must use this service information fairing and an increase of the spacing
Service Bulletin MD80–55A072, dated April as applicable to do the actions required by
8, 2016; except as specified in paragraph between the MLG door and the fairing,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i)(2) of this AD. All applicable corrective (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80– which would terminate the repetitive
actions must be done before further flight. 55A072, dated April 8, 2016. inspections. We are issuing this AD to
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Reserved. address the unsafe condition on these
(AMOCs) (3) For Boeing service information products.
identified in this AD, contact Boeing DATES: This AD is effective January 25,
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 2017.
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal
The Director of the Federal Register
requested using the procedures found in 14
Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone: 562–797– approved the incorporation by reference
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, of certain publications listed in this AD
1717; Internet: https://
send your request to your principal inspector as of January 25, 2017.
www.myboeingfleet.com.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
(4) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information
appropriate. If sending information directly
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, identified in this final rule, contact
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
attention of the person identified in
information on the availability of this West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
(5) You may view this service information
Widebody Customer Response Center
Requests@faa.gov. North America toll-free telephone 1–
that is incorporated by reference at the
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone
National Archives and Records
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401;
Administration (NARA). For information on
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;
the availability of this material at NARA, call
of the local flight standards district office/
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
certificate holding district office.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may view this referenced service
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
locations.html. information at the FAA, Transport
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this Issued in Renton, Washington, on Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
AD if it is approved by the Boeing November 25, 2016. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Commercial Airplanes Organization John P. Piccola, Jr., the availability of this material at the
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Acting Manager, Transport Airplane FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. available on the Internet at http://
ACO, to make those findings. To be www.regulations.gov by searching for
[FR Doc. 2016–29306 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am]
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
the certification basis of the airplane, and the 8847.
approval must specifically refer to this AD. Examining the AD Docket
(4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
of this AD: For service information that You may examine the AD docket on
contains steps that are labeled as Required Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of www.regulations.gov by searching for
paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) of this AD 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
apply. 8847; or in person at the Docket
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including [Docket No. FAA–2016–8847; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–020–AD; Amendment
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
substeps under an RC step and any figures and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
identified in an RC step, must be done to 39–18742; AD 2016–25–16]
comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
RIN 2120–AA64 contains this AD, the regulatory
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or evaluation, any comments received, and
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, other information. The street address for
sub-step. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
Inc. Airplanes the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
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and identified figures. AGENCY: Federal Aviation 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Administration (FAA), Department of U.S. Department of Transportation,
deviated from using accepted methods in Docket Operations, M–30, West
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Transportation (DOT).
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Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
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including substeps and identified figures, can SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Washington, DC 20590.
still be done as specified, and the airplane airworthiness directive (AD) for certain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2E25 Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
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Airframe and Mechanical Systems listed in the Applicability section of this • Do not add any additional burden
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York [Canadian] AD. An MLG failing to extend upon the public than was already
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 may result in an unsafe asymmetric landing proposed in the NPRM.
configuration.
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, This [Canadian] AD mandates the We also determined that these
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7303; fax repetitive inspection and rectification [which changes will not increase the economic
516–794–5531. could include replacement or repair of burden on any operator or increase the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: affected parts and fasteners, or removal of the scope of this AD.
door, if necessary], as required, of the MLG
Discussion fairing and seal, MLG door, and adjacent Related Service Information Under 1
We issued a notice of proposed structures, until the mandatory terminating CFR Part 51
action is completed.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We reviewed Bombardier Service
part 39 by adding an AD that would The terminating action includes
Bulletin 670BA–32–041, dated March
apply certain Bombardier, Inc. Model installation of a safety guide in the MLG
28, 2013. The service information
CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) fairing and an increase of the spacing
describes procedures for detailed
airplanes. The NPRM published in the between the MLG door and the fairing,
inspections of the MLG fairing, fairing
Federal Register on August 26, 2016 (81 which would terminate the repetitive
seal, door, and adjacent structures;
FR 58874) (‘‘the NPRM’’). inspections. You may examine the
replacement or repair of affected parts
Transport Canada Civil Aviation MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet
and fasteners and removal of the MLG
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. door.
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–30, FAA–2016–8847. We also reviewed Bombardier Service
dated December 30, 2015 (referred to Bulletin 670BA–32–049, dated May 26,
Comments 2015. The service information describes
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the We gave the public the opportunity to procedures for installation of a safety
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition participate in developing this AD. We guide in the MLG fairing and an
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL– received no comments on the NPRM or increase of the spacing between the
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) on the determination of the cost to the MLG door and the fairing.
airplanes. The MCAI states: public. This service information is reasonably
Two cases of main landing gear (MLG) Conclusion available because the interested parties
failure to fully extend have been reported on have access to it through their normal
We reviewed the relevant data and
model CL–600–2C10/–2D15/–2D24 course of business or by the means
determined that air safety and the
aeroplanes. Investigation determined that identified in the ADDRESSES section.
public interest require adopting this AD
interference between the MLG door and the
MLG fairing seal prevented the MLG door as proposed except for minor editorial Costs of Compliance
from opening. changes. We have determined that these
minor changes: We estimate that this AD affects 40
Although model CL–600–2E25 aeroplanes
feature new MLG door design, similar • Are consistent with the intent that airplanes of U.S. registry.
interference between the MLG door and the was proposed in the NPRM for We estimate the following costs to
MLG fairing seal could exist on aeroplanes correcting the unsafe condition; and comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection and Instal- 50 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,250 ............................................. $0 $4,250 $170,000
lation.
We have received no definitive data We estimate the following costs to do have no way of determining the number
on the costs for the on-condition repairs any necessary replacements/removals of aircraft that might need these
that will be required based on the that will be required based on the replacements/removals:
results of the inspection. results of the required inspection. We
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Replacement of dam- 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per seal replacement ............... $921 per seal ............. $1,431 per seal re-
aged fairing seal. placement.
Removal of MLG door 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 per removal of MLG door ......... 0 ................................. 255 per removal of
MLG door.
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OPTIONAL ACTIONS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Installation of MLG door .................. 13 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,105 ................................................... $0 $1,105
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Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] method approved by the Manager, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170,
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): Approval Organization (DAO); or remove the
section 106, describes the authority of 2016–25–16 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment MLG door, in accordance with Part C of the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 39–18742; Docket No. FAA–2016–8847; Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–020–AD. Service Bulletin 670BA–32–041, dated March
28, 2013.
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date
authority. (j) Repair of the MLG Fairing
This AD is effective January 25, 2017.
We are issuing this rulemaking under If damage to the MLG fairing is found
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs during any inspection required by paragraph
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None. (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair
General requirements.’’ Under that using a method approved by the Manager,
(c) Applicability New York ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
air commerce by prescribing regulations airplanes, certificated in any category, serial (k) Repair of the Adjacent Structure and
for practices, methods, and procedures numbers 19002 through 19041 inclusive. Other Corrective Actions
the Administrator finds necessary for If damage to the adjacent structure is found
(d) Subject or if any part or fastener is found missing or
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of damaged during any inspection required by
America Code 32, Landing gear. paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight,
because it addresses an unsafe condition
do the applicable actions specified in
that is likely to exist or develop on (e) Reason
paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD.
products identified in this rulemaking This AD was prompted by reports of two (1) Replace missing or damaged parts and
action. cases where the main landing gear (MLG) fasteners, in accordance with Part A of the
failed to fully extend; it was determined that Accomplishment Instruction of Bombardier
Regulatory Findings interference between the MLG door and the Service Bulletin 670BA–32–041, dated March
We determined that this AD will not MLG fairing seal prevented the MLG door 28, 2013, except where Bombardier Service
from opening fully. We are issuing this AD Bulletin 670BA–32–041, dated March 28,
have federalism implications under
to detect and correct interference between the 2013, specifies to contact Bombardier, before
Executive Order 13132. This AD will MLG door and the MLG fairing seal. Such further flight, repair using a method
not have a substantial direct effect on interference could result in a MLG failing to approved by the Manager, New York ACO,
the States, on the relationship between fully extend, which could cause an unsafe ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier,
the national government and the States, asymmetric landing configuration. Inc.’s TCCA DAO.
or on the distribution of power and (f) Compliance (2) Repair damaged structure using a
responsibilities among the various method approved by the Manager, New York
Comply with this AD within the ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or
levels of government.
compliance times specified, unless already Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO.
For the reasons discussed above, I done.
certify that this AD: (l) Reinstallation of the MLG Door
(g) Inspection of MLG Fairing, Fairing Seal,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Door, and Adjacent Structures
For any MLG door that has been removed
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; as specified in paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD:
Within 660 flight hours after the effective Reinstallation of the door, if accomplished,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the date of this AD, conduct a detailed must be done in accordance with Part D of
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures inspection for damage to the MLG fairing, the Accomplishment Instructions of
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); fairing seal, door, and adjacent structures, Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–32–041,
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in and for missing parts and fasteners, in dated March 28, 2013. Before further flight
Alaska; and accordance with Part A of the after any reinstallation, the inspection
4. Will not have a significant Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier required by paragraph (g) of this AD must be
economic impact, positive or negative, Service Bulletin 670BA–32–041, dated March done and the inspection must be repeated
28, 2013. Repeat the inspection thereafter at thereafter at the times specified in paragraph
on a substantial number of small entities intervals not to exceed 660 flight hours until (g) of this AD until the installation required
under the criteria of the Regulatory the installation required by paragraph (m) of by paragraph (m) of this AD is done.
Flexibility Act. this AD is done.
(m) Installation of a Safety Guide on the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (h) Replacement of MLG Fairing Seal or MLG Fairing and Increase of Spacing
Door Removal Between MLG Door and Fairing
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, If damage to the MLG fairing seal is found Except as required by paragraph (n) of this
Safety. during any inspection required by paragraph AD: Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months,
(g) of this AD, before further flight, replace whichever occurs first, after the effective date
Adoption of the Amendment the seal, in accordance with Part B of the of this AD, install a safety guide on the MLG
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier fairing and increase the spacing between the
Accordingly, under the authority Service Bulletin 670BA–32–041, dated March MLG door and the fairing, in accordance with
delegated to me by the Administrator, 28, 2013; or remove the MLG door, in the Accomplishment Instructions of
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as accordance with Part C of the Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–32–049,
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follows: Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier dated May 26, 2015. Accomplishment of
Service Bulletin 670BA–32–041, dated March these actions terminates the requirements of
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 28, 2013. paragraphs (g) and (l) of this AD.
DIRECTIVES (i) Repair of the MLG Door or MLG Door (n) Provisions for Removed/Reinstalled
Removal Doors
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
If damage to the MLG door is found during If the MLG door has been removed in
continues to read as follows: any inspection required by paragraph (g) of accordance with Part C of the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. this AD, before further flight, repair using a Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
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Service Bulletin 670BA–32–041, dated March 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For order will impose the administrative,
28, 2013, the installation required by information on the availability of this civil, and criminal sanctions and
paragraph (m) of this AD may be delayed material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. regulatory controls applicable to
until the MLG door is reinstalled in (5) You may view this service information schedule I substances under the
accordance with paragraph (l) of this AD. that is incorporated by reference at the
When the removed MLG door is reinstalled, National Archives and Records
Controlled Substances Act on the
the installation required by paragraph (m) of Administration (NARA). For information on manufacture, distribution, possession,
this AD must be done at the time specified the availability of this material at NARA, call importation, exportation of, and
in paragraph (m) of this AD or before further 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// research and conduct with, instructional
flight after reinstallation of the removed MLG www.archives.govfxsp0;/federal- activities of these synthetic
door, whichever occurs later. registerfxsp0;/cfr/ibr-locations.htmlfxsp0;. cannabinoids.
(o) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Renton, Washington, on DATES: December 21, 2016.
The following provisions also apply to this December 1, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AD: Michael Kaszycki, Michael J. Lewis, Office of Diversion
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Control, Drug Enforcement
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Administration; Mailing Address: 8701
ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
[FR Doc. 2016–29513 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am] Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 22152; Telephone: (202) 598–6812.
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any final
request to your principal inspector or local order will be published in the Federal
Flight Standards District Office, as DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Register and may not be effective prior
appropriate. If sending information directly to January 20, 2017.
to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Drug Enforcement Administration
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, Legal Authority
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
21 CFR Part 1308 The Drug Enforcement
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before Administration (DEA) implements and
[Docket No. DEA–446]
using any approved AMOC, notify your enforces titles II and III of the
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a Schedules of Controlled Substances: Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention
principal inspector, the manager of the local Temporary Placement of Six Synthetic and Control Act of 1970, as amended. 21
flight standards district office/certificate U.S.C. 801–971. Titles II and III are
holding district office.
Cannabinoids (5F–ADB, 5F–AMB, 5F–
APINACA, ADB–FUBINACA, MDMB– referred to as the ‘‘Controlled
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Substances Act’’ and the ‘‘Controlled
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective CHMICA and MDMB–FUBINACA) Into
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Schedule I Substances Import and Export Act,’’
be accomplished using a method approved respectively, and are collectively
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, AGENCY: Drug Enforcement referred to as the ‘‘Controlled
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Administration, Department of Justice. Substances Act’’ or the ‘‘CSA’’ for the
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval ACTION: Notice of intent. purpose of this action. The DEA
must include the DAO-authorized signature. publishes the implementing regulations
(p) Related Information
SUMMARY: The Administrator of the Drug for these statutes in title 21 of the Code
Enforcement Administration is issuing of Federal Regulations (CFR), chapter II.
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
this notice of intent to temporarily The CSA and its implementing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–30, dated schedule six synthetic cannabinoids: regulations are designed to prevent,
December 30, 2015, for related information. methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H- detect, and eliminate the diversion of
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3- controlled substances and listed
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov dimethylbutanoate [5F-ADB; 5F-MDMB- chemicals into the illicit market while
by searching for and locating Docket No. PINACA]; methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)- providing for the legitimate medical,
FAA–2016–8847. 1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3- scientific, research, and industrial needs
(q) Material Incorporated by Reference methylbutanoate [5F-AMB]; N- of the United States. Controlled
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
(adamantan-1-yl)-1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H- substances have the potential for abuse
approved the incorporation by reference indazole-3-carboxamide [5F-APINACA, and dependence and are controlled to
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 5F-AKB48]; N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1- protect the public health and safety.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H- Under the CSA, every controlled
part 51. indazole-3-carboxamide [ADB- substance is classified into one of five
(2) You must use this service information FUBINACA]; methyl 2-(1- schedules based upon its potential for
as applicable to do the actions required by (cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indole-3- abuse, its currently accepted medical
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–32–
use in treatment in the United States,
041, dated March 28, 2013.
[MDMB-CHMICA, MMB-CHMINACA] and the degree of dependence the drug
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA– and methyl 2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H- or other substance may cause. 21 U.S.C.
32–049, dated May 26, 2015. indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3- 812. The initial schedules of controlled
(3) For service information identified in dimethylbutanoate [MDMB- substances established by Congress are
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- FUBINACA], into schedule I pursuant to found at 21 U.S.C. 812(c), and the
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Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, the temporary scheduling provisions of current list of all scheduled substances
Canada; Widebody Customer Response the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). is published at 21 CFR part 1308.
Center North America toll-free telephone 1– This action is based on a finding by the Section 201 of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. 811,
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
Administrator that the placement of provides the Attorney General with the
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// these synthetic cannabinoids into authority to temporarily place a
www.bombardier.com. schedule I of the Controlled Substances substance into schedule I of the CSA for
(4) You may view this service information Act is necessary to avoid an imminent two years without regard to the
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, hazard to the public safety. Any final requirements of 21 U.S.C. 811(b) if she
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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 January 25, 2017. | |
| Contact | Fabio Buttitta, 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 516-228-7303; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 93592 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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