82 FR 12301 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 40 (March 2, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 40 (March 2, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-03995 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 40 (Thursday, March 2, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 12301-12303] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03995] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 40 / Thursday, March 2, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 12301]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0125; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-193-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that a pilot was unable to move the rudder pedal due to an obstruction. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine if wiring shrouds are present, and modifying the wiring shrouds if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 17, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone: 416-375-4000; fax: 416- 375-4539; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0125; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0125; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-193-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2016-27, dated September 14, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 airplanes. The MCAI states: An operator reported that the flying pilot was unable to move the rudder pedal due to an obstruction caused by the non-flying pilot's foot. The shoe belonging to the non-flying pilot was placed between the rudder pedal and the newly installed wiring shroud and prevented rudder pedal movement. The wiring shroud was installed to support the wire harnesses installed below the cockpit instrument panel. If not corrected, this condition could prevent rudder movement during critical phases of flight or ground operation, and result in loss of control of the aeroplane. This [Canadian] AD was issued to re-work the wiring shrouds to eliminate potential for obstruction. Required actions include an inspection for the presence of wiring shrouds and modification of any existing wiring shrouds. 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-2017- 0125. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-25-169, Revision A, dated April 25, 2016. This service information describes procedures for an inspection to verify if wiring shrouds are installed, and modification of any existing wiring shrouds. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information [[Page 12302]] referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 82 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85. $0 $85 $6,970 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary modifications that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these modifications: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification of wiring shrouds............. 7 work-hours x $85 per hour = $595. $71 $666 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0125; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-193-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 17, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-401 and DHC-8- 402 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-25-169, Revision A, dated April 25, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that a pilot was unable to move the rudder pedal due to an obstruction caused by the non-flying pilot's foot. We are issuing this AD to prevent an obstruction that could prevent rudder pedal movement during critical phases of flight or ground operations, potentially resulting in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Modification of Wiring Shrouds Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do a one- time inspection to determine if wiring shrouds are installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-25-169, Revision A, dated April 25, 2016. (1) If the airplane does not have wiring shrouds installed, no further action is required by this AD. (2) If the airplane has wiring shrouds installed, before further flight, modify the wiring shrouds in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-25- 169, Revision A, dated April 25, 2016. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Wiring shrouds were installed in accordance with Bombardier Modification Summary Package (ModSum) IS4Q2500035-1, Revision A, dated July 26, 2011; Revision B, dated October 10, 2013; Revision C, dated March 26, 2014; or Revision D, dated February 26, 2016; or ModSum IS4Q2500035-2, Revision A, dated July 26, 2011; Revision B, dated October 10, 2013; Revision C, dated March [[Page 12303]] 26, 2014; or Revision D, dated February 26, 2016. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170 FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7300; fax: 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (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 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. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-27, dated September 14, 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-2017-0125. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone: 416-375- 4000; fax: 416-375-4539; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 22, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-03995 Filed 3-1-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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contains notices to the public of the proposed aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http:// Transport Canada Civil Aviation
issuance of rules and regulations. The www.bombardier.com. You may view
purpose of these notices is to give interested (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
this referenced service information at for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final the FAA, Transport Airplane CF–2016–27, dated September 14, 2016
rules. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Renton, WA. For information on the Continuing Airworthiness Information,
availability of this material at the FAA, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call 425–227–1221. condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model DHC–8–401 and DHC–8–402
Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket
airplanes. The MCAI states:
You may examine the AD docket on An operator reported that the flying pilot
14 CFR Part 39
the Internet at http:// was unable to move the rudder pedal due to
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0125; Directorate www.regulations.gov by searching for an obstruction caused by the non-flying
Identifier 2016–NM–193–AD] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– pilot’s foot. The shoe belonging to the non-
0125; or in person at the Docket flying pilot was placed between the rudder
RIN 2120–AA64 pedal and the newly installed wiring shroud
Management Facility between 9 a.m. and prevented rudder pedal movement. The
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, wiring shroud was installed to support the
Inc., Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket wire harnesses installed below the cockpit
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the instrument panel.
Administration (FAA), DOT. regulatory evaluation, any comments If not corrected, this condition could
received, and other information. The prevent rudder movement during critical
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking phases of flight or ground operation, and
street address for the Docket Operations
(NPRM). result in loss of control of the aeroplane.
office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
This [Canadian] AD was issued to re-work
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new the ADDRESSES section. Comments will the wiring shrouds to eliminate potential for
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain be available in the AD docket shortly obstruction.
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–401 after receipt.
Required actions include an
and DHC–8–402 airplanes. This FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: inspection for the presence of wiring
proposed AD was prompted by a report Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, shrouds and modification of any
that a pilot was unable to move the Airframe and Mechanical Systems existing wiring shrouds. You may
rudder pedal due to an obstruction. This Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
proposed AD would require an the Internet at http://
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
inspection to determine if wiring www.regulations.gov by searching for
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
shrouds are present, and modifying the and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318;
wiring shrouds if necessary. We are 0125.
fax: 516–794–5531.
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Related Service Information Under
DATES: We must receive comments on 1 CFR Part 51
Comments Invited
this proposed AD by April 17, 2017. We reviewed Bombardier Service
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We invite you to send any written Bulletin 84–25–169, Revision A, dated
using the procedures found in 14 CFR relevant data, views, or arguments about April 25, 2016. This service information
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following this proposed AD. Send your comments describes procedures for an inspection
methods: to an address listed under the to verify if wiring shrouds are installed,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. and modification of any existing wiring
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FAA–2017–0125; Directorate Identifier shrouds. This service information is
instructions for submitting comments. 2016–NM–193–AD’’ at the beginning of reasonably available because the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. your comments. We specifically invite interested parties have access to it
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments on the overall regulatory, through their normal course of business
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– economic, environmental, and energy or by the means identified in the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room aspects of this proposed AD. We will ADDRESSES section.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., consider all comments received by the
Washington, DC 20590. FAA’s Determination and Requirements
closing date and may amend this of This Proposed AD
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
proposed AD based on those comments. This product has been approved by
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except We will post all comments we the aviation authority of another
Federal holidays. receive, without change, to http:// country, and is approved for operation
For service information identified in www.regulations.gov, including any in the United States. Pursuant to our
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q- personal information you provide. We bilateral agreement with the State of
Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt will also post a report summarizing each Design Authority, we have been notified
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, substantive verbal contact we receive of the unsafe condition described in the
Canada; telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: about this proposed AD. MCAI and service information
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referenced above. We are proposing this develop on other products of the same Costs of Compliance
AD because we evaluated all pertinent type design. We estimate that this proposed AD
information and determined an unsafe affects 82 airplanes of U.S. registry.
condition exists and is likely to exist or We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ..... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................................................................... $0 $85 $6,970
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary modifications that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need these modifications:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Modification of wiring shrouds ......... 7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 ........................................................ $71 $666
Authority for This Rulemaking 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–
Alaska; and 25–169, Revision A, dated April 25, 2016.
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 4. Will not have a significant (d) Subject
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, economic impact, positive or negative, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
section 106, describes the authority of on a substantial number of small entities America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: under the criteria of the Regulatory
(e) Reason
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Flexibility Act.
This AD was prompted by a report that a
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 pilot was unable to move the rudder pedal
authority. due to an obstruction caused by the non-
We are issuing this rulemaking under Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation flying pilot’s foot. We are issuing this AD to
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, safety, Incorporation by reference, prevent an obstruction that could prevent
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Safety. rudder pedal movement during critical
phases of flight or ground operations,
General requirements.’’ Under that The Proposed Amendment potentially resulting in loss of control of the
section, Congress charges the FAA with airplane.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Accordingly, under the authority
air commerce by prescribing regulations delegated to me by the Administrator, (f) Compliance
for practices, methods, and procedures the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Comply with this AD within the
the Administrator finds necessary for 39 as follows: compliance times specified, unless already
done.
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES
(g) Inspection and Modification of Wiring
because it addresses an unsafe condition Shrouds
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Within 6 months after the effective date of
products identified in this rulemaking this AD, do a one-time inspection to
continues to read as follows: determine if wiring shrouds are installed, in
action.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. accordance with the Accomplishment
Regulatory Findings Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
§ 39.13 [Amended] 84–25–169, Revision A, dated April 25, 2016.
We determined that this proposed AD (1) If the airplane does not have wiring
would not have federalism implications ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness shrouds installed, no further action is
under Executive Order 13132. This required by this AD.
proposed AD would not have a directive (AD): (2) If the airplane has wiring shrouds
substantial direct effect on the States, on Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017– installed, before further flight, modify the
the relationship between the national 0125; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM– wiring shrouds in accordance with the
Government and the States, or on the 193–AD. Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–25–169, Revision A,
distribution of power and (a) Comments Due Date dated April 25, 2016.
responsibilities among the various
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We must receive comments by April 17, Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Wiring
levels of government. 2017. shrouds were installed in accordance with
For the reasons discussed above, I Bombardier Modification Summary Package
(b) Affected ADs (ModSum) IS4Q2500035–1, Revision A,
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory None. dated July 26, 2011; Revision B, dated
October 10, 2013; Revision C, dated March
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (c) Applicability 26, 2014; or Revision D, dated February 26,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., 2016; or ModSum IS4Q2500035–2, Revision
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Model DHC–8–401 and DHC–8–402 A, dated July 26, 2011; Revision B, dated
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); airplanes, certificated in any category, as October 10, 2013; Revision C, dated March
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26, 2014; or Revision D, dated February 26, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
2016.
You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this www.regulations.gov by searching for
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance [Docket No. FAA–2017–0126; Directorate 0126; or in person at the Docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Identifier 2016–NM–211–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170 FAA, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AD, if requested using the procedures found contains this proposed AD, the
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing regulatory evaluation, any comments
39.19, send your request to your principal
Company Airplanes received, and other information. The
inspector or local Flight Standards District AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Office
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Administration (FAA), DOT. (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Program Manager, Continuing Operational available in the AD docket shortly after
(NPRM).
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart receipt.
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace Engineer,
5531. Before using any approved AMOC, The Boeing Company Model 737–100, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager series airplanes. This proposed AD was (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
of the local flight standards district office/ prompted by reports of frame web WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6577;
certificate holding district office. cracking at certain locations. This fax: 425–917–6590; email:
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any proposed AD would require repetitive gaetano.settineri@faa.gov.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective inspections in certain locations of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
frame web, and corrective action if
be accomplished using a method approved Comments Invited
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, We invite you to send any written
address the unsafe condition on these
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation relevant data, views, or arguments about
products.
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design this proposal. Send your comments to
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES
the DAO, the approval must include the this proposed AD by April 17, 2017. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
DAO-authorized signature. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2017–0126; Directorate Identifier 2016–
(i) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR NM–211–AD’’ at the beginning of your
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments. We specifically invite
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing methods:
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian comments on the overall regulatory,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy
AD CF–2016–27, dated September 14, 2016,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this proposed AD. We will
for related information. This MCAI may be
instructions for submitting comments. consider all comments received by the
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
• Fax: 202–493–2251. closing date and may amend this
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
• Mail: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0125.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http://
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any
telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–375– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We
4539; email: thd.qseries@ address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each
aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http:// p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Federal holidays. about this proposed AD.
service information at the FAA, Transport For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Discussion
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data We have received reports of frame
availability of this material at the FAA, call Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster web cracking at the station (STA) 344
425–227–1221. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA system penetration holes between
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; stringer S–22L and stringer S–24L.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February Internet https:// There were 11 reports of cracking on
22, 2017.
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view airplanes having accumulated between
Dionne Palermo, this referenced service information at 25,713 and 68,093 total flight cycles and
the FAA, Transport Airplane between 55,058 and 76,358 total flight
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., hours. Crack lengths ranged from 0.78
[FR Doc. 2017–03995 Filed 3–1–17; 8:45 am] Renton, WA. For information on the inch to 1.57 inches. Frame cracking is
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P availability of this material at the FAA, the result of fatigue caused by cyclic
call 425–227–1221. It is also available pressurization of the fuselage.
on the Internet at http:// Undetected cracks can grow until the
www.regulations.gov by searching for frames sever. Ultimately, multiple
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– adjacent frames could be severed, or a
0126. severed frame could exist near cracks in
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 17, 2017. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 12301 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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