82_FR_11177 82 FR 11144 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

82 FR 11144 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 33 (February 21, 2017)

Page Range11144-11146
FR Document2017-03020

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-23-06 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. AD 2014-23-06 required modifying the main landing gear (MLG) by installing a new bracket on the left and right lower aft-wing planks. This new AD requires modification of the MLG with an improved design. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that inboard and outboard hydraulic lines of the brakes were found connected to the incorrect ports on the swivel assembly of the MLG. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9190; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-087-AD; 
Amendment 39-18797; AD 2017-04-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-23-06 for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 
440) airplanes. AD 2014-23-06 required modifying the main landing gear 
(MLG) by installing a new bracket on the left and right lower aft-wing 
planks. This new AD requires modification of the MLG with an improved 
design. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that inboard and 
outboard hydraulic lines of the brakes were found connected to the 
incorrect ports on the swivel assembly of the MLG. We are issuing this 
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 28, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 28, 
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 ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; 
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-2016-9190.

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-
9190; 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: Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7303; fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-23-06, Amendment 39-18022 (79 FR 69037, 
November 20, 2014) (``AD 2014-23-06''). AD 2014-23-06 applied to 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 
440) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 
24, 2016 (81 FR 73042). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating 
that inboard and outboard hydraulic lines of the brakes were found 
connected to the incorrect ports on the swivel assembly of the MLG. The 
NPRM proposed to require modification of the MLG with an improved 
design. We are issuing this AD to prevent incorrect installation of the 
brake hydraulic lines, which could cause the brakes and the anti-skid 
system to operate incorrectly, and result in catastrophic failure of 
the airplane during a high-speed rejected takeoff.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-10R1, dated May 4, 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:

    Cases of inboard and outboard hydraulic brake lines connected to 
the incorrect port of the swivel assembly on the main landing gear 
were found in service. Cross-connected brake hydraulic lines can 
cause the brakes and/or the anti-skid system to operate incorrectly. 
During a high speed rejected take-off, inability for the brakes to 
operate correctly could be catastrophic. The original issue of this 
[Canadian] AD mandated the modification to prevent inadvertent 
cross-connection of the inboard and outboard hydraulic brake lines.
    Following the initial release of this [Canadian] AD, operators 
reported that the modifications required by Bombardier Service 
Bulletin (SB) 601R-32-110 Rev. NC., dated 19 December 2013, still 
have a potential for incorrect connection. Subsequently, the SB has 
been revised to introduce a modified design and this [Canadian] AD 
revision is issued to mandate the incorporation of the modified 
design.

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-
9190.

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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 available 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.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-32-110, Revision C, 
dated May 4, 2016. The service information describes procedures for 
modifying the MLG by installing a block on the left and right lower 
aft-wing planks. 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 526 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 9 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $190 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $502,330, or $955 per product.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2014-23-06, Amendment 39-18022 (79 FR 69037, November 20, 2014), and 
adding the following new AD:

2017-04-02 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18797; Docket No. FAA-
2016-9190; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-087-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective March 28, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-23-06, Amendment 39-18022 (79 FR 69037, 
November 20, 2014) (``AD 2014-23-06'').

(c) Applicability

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

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that inboard and 
outboard hydraulic lines of the brakes were found connected to the 
incorrect ports on the swivel assembly of the main landing gear 
(MLG). We are issuing this AD to prevent incorrect installation of 
the brake hydraulic lines, which could cause the brakes and the 
anti-skid system to operate incorrectly, and result in catastrophic 
failure during a high-speed rejected takeoff.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification of the MLG

    (1) For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-32-
110, dated December 19, 2013, has been incorporated: Within 6,600 
flight hours or 37 months after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs first, modify the MLG, in accordance with Part B of 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-
32-110, Revision C, dated May 4, 2016.
    (2) For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-32-
110, dated December 19, 2013, has not been incorporated: Within 
4,400 flight hours or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs first, modify the MLG, in accordance with Part A of 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-
32-110, Revision C, dated May 4, 2016.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
the effective date of this AD using Part B of Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 601R-32-110, Revision A, dated October 29, 2015; or 
Revision B, dated January 26, 2016.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
the effective date of this AD using Part A of Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 601R-32-110, Revision A, dated October 29, 2015; or 
Revision B, dated January 26, 2016.

(i) 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 New York 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

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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: 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, 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-10R1, dated May 4, 
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-2016-9190.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.

(k) 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-32-110, Revision C, dated 
May 4, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 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 
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; 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 February 1, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                             Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,                 CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 &                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                             Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–                440) airplanes. AD 2014–23–06 required
                                             5264; fax: 562–627–5210; email:                         modifying the main landing gear (MLG)                 Discussion
                                             jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
                                                                                                     by installing a new bracket on the left                 We issued a notice of proposed
                                               (2) Service information identified in this
                                             AD that is not incorporated by reference is             and right lower aft-wing planks. This                 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                             available at the addresses specified in                 new AD requires modification of the                   part 39 to supersede AD 2014–23–06,
                                             paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD.                MLG with an improved design. This AD                  Amendment 39–18022 (79 FR 69037,
                                                                                                     was prompted by a report indicating                   November 20, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–23–
                                             (o) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                                                                     that inboard and outboard hydraulic                   06’’). AD 2014–23–06 applied to certain
                                                (1) The Director of the Federal Register             lines of the brakes were found
                                             approved the incorporation by reference                                                                       Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19
                                                                                                     connected to the incorrect ports on the
                                             (IBR) of the service information listed in this                                                               (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
                                             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR               swivel assembly of the MLG. We are
                                                                                                                                                           airplanes. The NPRM published in the
                                             part 51.                                                issuing this AD to address the unsafe
                                                                                                     condition on these products.                          Federal Register on October 24, 2016
                                                (2) You must use this service information
                                             as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                                                                           (81 FR 73042). The NPRM was
                                                                                                     DATES: This AD is effective March 28,
                                             this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.                                                                   prompted by a report indicating that
                                                                                                     2017.
                                                (i) Boeing Special Attention Service                    The Director of the Federal Register               inboard and outboard hydraulic lines of
                                             Bulletin 737–53–1315, Revision 1, dated June            approved the incorporation by reference               the brakes were found connected to the
                                             30, 2015.                                                                                                     incorrect ports on the swivel assembly
                                                (ii) Reserved.
                                                                                                     of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                                                                                     as of March 28, 2017.                                 of the MLG. The NPRM proposed to
                                                (3) For Boeing service information                                                                         require modification of the MLG with an
                                             identified in this AD, contact Boeing                   ADDRESSES: For service information
                                             Commercial Airplanes, Attention:                        identified in this final rule, contact                improved design. We are issuing this
                                             Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600                Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road                AD to prevent incorrect installation of
                                             Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal                    West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;                the brake hydraulic lines, which could
                                             Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–                Widebody Customer Response Center                     cause the brakes and the anti-skid
                                             1717; Internet https://                                                                                       system to operate incorrectly, and result
                                             www.myboeingfleet.com.                                  North America toll-free telephone 1–
                                                                                                     866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone                 in catastrophic failure of the airplane
                                                (4) You may view this service information
                                                                                                     1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401;                     during a high-speed rejected takeoff.
                                             at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                             1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                   email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;                       Transport Canada Civil Aviation
                                             information on the availability of this                 Internet http://www.bombardier.com.                   (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
                                             material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                 You may view this referenced service                  for Canada, has issued Canadian
                                                (5) You may view this service information            information at the FAA, Transport                     Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–10R1,
                                             that is incorporated by reference at the                Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue                dated May 4, 2016 (referred to after this
                                             National Archives and Records
                                                                                                     SW., Renton, WA. For information on                   as the Mandatory Continuing
                                             Administration (NARA). For information on
                                             the availability of this material at NARA, call         the availability of this material at the              Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
                                             202–741–6030, or go to: http://                         FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also                    MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
                                             www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-              available on the Internet at http://                  for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
                                             locations.html.                                         www.regulations.gov by searching for                  600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 &
                                               Issued in Renton, Washington, on January              and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     440) airplanes. The MCAI states:
                                             31, 2017.                                               9190.
                                                                                                                                                             Cases of inboard and outboard hydraulic
                                             Michael Kaszycki,                                       Examining the AD Docket                               brake lines connected to the incorrect port of
                                             Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                         You may examine the AD docket on                   the swivel assembly on the main landing gear
                                             Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.                                                                  were found in service. Cross-connected brake
                                                                                                     the Internet at http://
                                             [FR Doc. 2017–02661 Filed 2–17–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                     www.regulations.gov by searching for                  hydraulic lines can cause the brakes and/or
                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     the anti-skid system to operate incorrectly.
                                                                                                     9190; or in person at the Docket                      During a high speed rejected take-off,
                                                                                                     Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    inability for the brakes to operate correctly
                                             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    could be catastrophic. The original issue of
                                                                                                     except Federal holidays. The AD docket                this [Canadian] AD mandated the
                                             Federal Aviation Administration                                                                               modification to prevent inadvertent cross-
                                                                                                     contains this AD, the regulatory
                                                                                                                                                           connection of the inboard and outboard
                                             14 CFR Part 39                                          evaluation, any comments received, and
                                                                                                                                                           hydraulic brake lines.
                                                                                                     other information. The address for the
                                             [Docket No. FAA–2016–9190; Directorate                                                                          Following the initial release of this
                                                                                                     Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
                                             Identifier 2016–NM–087–AD; Amendment                                                                          [Canadian] AD, operators reported that the
                                                                                                     is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
                                             39–18797; AD 2017–04–02]                                                                                      modifications required by Bombardier
                                                                                                     Department of Transportation, Docket
                                                                                                                                                           Service Bulletin (SB) 601R–32–110 Rev. NC.,
                                             RIN 2120–AA64                                           Operations, M–30, West Building                       dated 19 December 2013, still have a
                                                                                                     Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                      potential for incorrect connection.
                                             Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,                   New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                    Subsequently, the SB has been revised to
                                             Inc. Airplanes                                          DC 20590.                                             introduce a modified design and this
                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      [Canadian] AD revision is issued to mandate
                                                                                                     Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
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                                             Administration (FAA), Department of                                                                           the incorporation of the modified design.
                                             Transportation (DOT).                                   Airframe and Mechanical Systems
                                             ACTION: Final rule.                                     Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York                        You may examine the MCAI in the AD
                                                                                                     Aircraft Certification Office, 1600                   docket on the Internet at http://
                                             SUMMARY:   We are superseding                           Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,                  www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                             Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–23–                   NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7303; fax                 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                             06 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model                   516–794–5531.                                         9190.


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                                             Comments                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition              (d) Subject
                                               We gave the public the opportunity to                 that is likely to exist or develop on                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                             participate in developing this AD. We                   products identified in this rulemaking                America Code 32, Landing gear.
                                             received no comments on the NPRM or                     action.                                               (e) Reason
                                             on the determination of the cost to the                 Regulatory Findings                                      This AD was prompted by a report
                                             public.                                                                                                       indicating that inboard and outboard
                                                                                                       We determined that this AD will not
                                             Conclusion                                                                                                    hydraulic lines of the brakes were found
                                                                                                     have federalism implications under
                                                                                                                                                           connected to the incorrect ports on the
                                               We reviewed the available data and                    Executive Order 13132. This AD will                   swivel assembly of the main landing gear
                                             determined that air safety and the                      not have a substantial direct effect on               (MLG). We are issuing this AD to prevent
                                             public interest require adopting this AD                the States, on the relationship between               incorrect installation of the brake hydraulic
                                             as proposed except for minor editorial                  the national government and the States,               lines, which could cause the brakes and the
                                             changes. We have determined that these                  or on the distribution of power and                   anti-skid system to operate incorrectly, and
                                                                                                     responsibilities among the various                    result in catastrophic failure during a high-
                                             minor changes:
                                                                                                                                                           speed rejected takeoff.
                                               • Are consistent with the intent that                 levels of government.
                                             was proposed in the NPRM for                              For the reasons discussed above, I                  (f) Compliance
                                             correcting the unsafe condition; and                    certify that this AD:
                                                                                                                                                              Comply with this AD within the
                                               • Do not add any additional burden                      1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                compliance times specified, unless already
                                             upon the public than was already                        action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                 done.
                                             proposed in the NPRM.                                     2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                                                                                     DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                (g) Modification of the MLG
                                             Related Service Information Under 1                     (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                        (1) For airplanes on which Bombardier
                                             CFR Part 51                                               3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in           Service Bulletin 601R–32–110, dated
                                               We reviewed Bombardier Service                        Alaska; and                                           December 19, 2013, has been incorporated:
                                                                                                       4. Will not have a significant                      Within 6,600 flight hours or 37 months after
                                             Bulletin 601R–32–110, Revision C,                                                                             the effective date of this AD, whichever
                                             dated May 4, 2016. The service                          economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                     on a substantial number of small entities             occurs first, modify the MLG, in accordance
                                             information describes procedures for                                                                          with Part B of the Accomplishment
                                             modifying the MLG by installing a block                 under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                                                                                                                           Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
                                             on the left and right lower aft-wing                    Flexibility Act.                                      601R–32–110, Revision C, dated May 4, 2016.
                                             planks. This service information is                     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                       (2) For airplanes on which Bombardier
                                             reasonably available because the                                                                              Service Bulletin 601R–32–110, dated
                                                                                                       Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              December 19, 2013, has not been
                                             interested parties have access to it
                                                                                                     safety, Incorporation by reference,                   incorporated: Within 4,400 flight hours or 24
                                             through their normal course of business
                                                                                                     Safety.                                               months after the effective date of this AD,
                                             or by the means identified in the                                                                             whichever occurs first, modify the MLG, in
                                             ADDRESSES section.                                      Adoption of the Amendment                             accordance with Part A of the
                                             Costs of Compliance                                       Accordingly, under the authority                    Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
                                                                                                     delegated to me by the Administrator,                 Service Bulletin 601R–32–110, Revision C,
                                                We estimate that this AD affects 526                                                                       dated May 4, 2016.
                                                                                                     the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                             airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                We also estimate that it will take                   follows:                                              (h) Credit for Previous Actions
                                             about 9 work-hours per product to                                                                               (1) This paragraph provides credit for
                                                                                                     PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
                                             comply with the basic requirements of                   DIRECTIVES
                                             this AD. The average labor rate is $85                                                                        AD, if those actions were performed before
                                             per work-hour. Required parts will cost                                                                       the effective date of this AD using Part B of
                                                                                                     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–32–110,
                                             about $190 per product. Based on these                  continues to read as follows:                         Revision A, dated October 29, 2015; or
                                             figures, we estimate the cost of this AD                    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        Revision B, dated January 26, 2016.
                                             on U.S. operators to be $502,330, or                                                                            (2) This paragraph provides credit for
                                             $955 per product.                                       § 39.13   [Amended]                                   actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this
                                                                                                     ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by                        AD, if those actions were performed before
                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                 the effective date of this AD using Part A of
                                                                                                     removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                                                                         Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–32–110,
                                                                                                     2014–23–06, Amendment 39–18022 (79                    Revision A, dated October 29, 2015; or
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                                                                     FR 69037, November 20, 2014), and                     Revision B, dated January 26, 2016.
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                                                                     adding the following new AD:
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                                                                       (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                             the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  2017–04–02 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
                                                                                                         39–18797; Docket No. FAA–2016–9190;                  The following provisions also apply to this
                                             Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                                                                        AD:
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s                            Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–087–AD.
                                                                                                                                                              (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                             authority.                                              (a) Effective Date                                    (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under                   This AD is effective March 28, 2017.                Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
                                             the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                                                                    has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     (b) Affected ADs                                      AD, if requested using the procedures found
                                             General requirements.’’ Under that                        This AD replaces AD 2014–23–06,                     in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                  Amendment 39–18022 (79 FR 69037,                      39.19, send your request to your principal
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                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              November 20, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–23–06’’).               inspector or local Flight Standards District
                                                                                                                                                           Office, as appropriate. If sending information
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                 (c) Applicability                                     directly to the New York ACO, send it to
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                     This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model          ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                   CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)           Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO,
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial       1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
                                             is within the scope of that authority                   numbers 7003 and subsequent.                          NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax



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                                             516–794–5531. Before using any approved                 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          other information. The address for the
                                             AMOC, notify your appropriate principal                                                                       Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
                                             inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,            Federal Aviation Administration                       Docket Management Facility, U.S.
                                             the manager of the local flight standards                                                                     Department of Transportation, Docket
                                             district office/certificate holding district            14 CFR Part 39                                        Operations, M–30, West Building
                                             office.
                                                                                                     [Docket No. FAA–2016–9191; Directorate                Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                                (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
                                             effective date of this AD, for any requirement          Identifier 2016–NM–106–AD; Amendment                  New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
                                             in this AD to obtain corrective actions from            39–18796; AD 2017–04–01]                              DC 20590.
                                             a manufacturer, the action must be                      RIN 2120–AA64                                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                             accomplished using a method approved by                                                                       Myles Jalalian, Aerospace Engineer,
                                             the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,                     Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream                  Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–
                                             FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation                 Aerospace Corporation Airplanes                       119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
                                             (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
                                                                                                                                                           Certification Office (ACO), 1701
                                             Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                             the DAO, the approval must include the                                                                        Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
                                                                                                     Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                             DAO-authorized signature.                                                                                     30337; phone: 404–474–5572; fax: 404–
                                                                                                     ACTION: Final rule.                                   474–5606; email: Myles.Jalalian@
                                             (j) Related Information                                                                                       faa.gov.
                                                                                                     SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new
                                               (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                             Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
                                                                                                     airworthiness directive (AD) for certain              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                             Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–10R1,                   Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
                                                                                                     Model GVI airplanes. This AD was                      Discussion
                                             dated May 4, 2016, for related information.
                                             This MCAI may be found in the AD docket                 prompted by a report indicating that                    We issued a notice of proposed
                                             on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov           there are design deficiencies in the                  rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                             by searching for and locating Docket No.                software used for monitoring the                      part 39 by adding an AD that would
                                             FAA–2016–9190.                                          disconnect for the flight control                     apply to certain Gulfstream Aerospace
                                               (2) Service information identified in this            computer (FCC)-hosted flight controls
                                             AD that is not incorporated by reference is                                                                   Corporation Model GVI airplanes. The
                                                                                                     actuation main ram linear variable                    NPRM published in the Federal
                                             available at the addresses specified in                 differential transducer (LVDT). This AD
                                             paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.                                                                      Register on November 15, 2016 (81 FR
                                                                                                     requires an update of the FCC software.               80009). The NPRM was prompted by a
                                             (k) Material Incorporated by Reference                  We are issuing this AD to address the                 report indicating that there are design
                                                (1) The Director of the Federal Register             unsafe condition on these products.                   deficiencies in the software used for
                                             approved the incorporation by reference                 DATES: This AD is effective March 28,                 monitoring the disconnect for the FCC-
                                             (IBR) of the service information listed in this         2017.                                                 hosted flight controls actuation main
                                             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR                  The Director of the Federal Register               ram LVDT. The NPRM proposed to
                                             part 51.                                                approved the incorporation by reference
                                                (2) You must use this service information
                                                                                                                                                           require an update of the FCC software.
                                                                                                     of certain publications listed in this AD             We are issuing this AD to prevent
                                             as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                     as of March 28, 2017.                                 undetected actuation of the main ram
                                             this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
                                                (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–32–             ADDRESSES: For service information                    LVDT. Undetected actuation of the main
                                             110, Revision C, dated May 4, 2016.                     identified in this final rule, contact                ram LVDT, if not corrected, could result
                                                (ii) Reserved.                                       Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation,                     in mechanical failure of the flight
                                                (3) For service information identified in            Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box                control surface actuator mechanism
                                             this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-           2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206;                        under force fight (the actuator is
                                             Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,               telephone: 800–810–4853; fax: 912–                    working against the intended load
                                             Canada; Widebody Customer Response                      965–3520; email: pubs@gulfstream.com;                 forces), causing primary surface
                                             Center North America toll-free telephone 1–             Internet: http://www.gulfstream.com/                  hardover, spoiler hardover, and loss of
                                             866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
                                                                                                     product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/                  control of the airplane.
                                             514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
                                             ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
                                                                                                     index.htm. You may view this
                                                                                                                                                           Comments
                                             www.bombardier.com.                                     referenced service information at the
                                                (4) You may view this service information            FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,                    We gave the public the opportunity to
                                             at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,             1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.                     participate in developing this AD. We
                                             1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                   For information on the availability of                received no comments on the NPRM or
                                             information on the availability of this                 this material at the FAA, call 425–227–               on the determination of the cost to the
                                             material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                 1221. It is also available on the Internet            public.
                                                (5) You may view this service information            at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                             that is incorporated by reference at the                searching for and locating Docket No.                 Conclusion
                                             National Archives and Records                           FAA–2016–9191.
                                             Administration (NARA). For information on                                                                       We reviewed the relevant data and
                                             the availability of this material at NARA, call         Examining the AD Docket                               determined that air safety and the
                                             202–741–6030, or go to: http://                                                                               public interest require adopting this AD
                                                                                                       You may examine the AD docket on
                                             www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-                                                                    as proposed, except for minor editorial
                                                                                                     the Internet at http://
                                             locations.html.                                                                                               changes. We have determined that these
                                                                                                     www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                Issued in Renton, Washington, on February                                                                  minor changes:
                                                                                                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
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                                             1, 2017.                                                9191; or in person at the Docket                        • Are consistent with the intent that
                                             Michael Kaszycki,                                       Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    was proposed in the NPRM for
                                             Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                      and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                             Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.            except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  • Do not add any additional burden
                                             [FR Doc. 2017–03020 Filed 2–17–17; 8:45 am]             contains this AD, the regulatory                      upon the public than was already
                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  evaluation, any comments received, and                proposed in the NPRM.


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Document Created: 2018-02-01 15:04:14
Document Modified: 2018-02-01 15:04:14
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective March 28, 2017.
ContactFabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7303; fax 516-794-5531.
FR Citation82 FR 11144 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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