82 FR 22766 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Canadair Limited) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 95 (May 18, 2017)

Page Range22766-22771
FR Document2017-10030

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-03- 08, for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-215), CL-215- 6B11 (CL-215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes. AD 2011-03-08 currently requires an inspection to determine the number of flight cycles accumulated by certain accumulators installed on the airplane, and repetitive inspections of the accumulators for cracks and replacement if necessary. Since we issued AD 2011-03-08, we determined that a terminating action is necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This proposed AD would add a requirement for the terminating action. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 95 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 95 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10030]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0474; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-096-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by Canadair Limited) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-03-
08, for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-215), CL-215-
6B11 (CL-215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes. AD 
2011-03-08 currently requires an inspection to determine the number of 
flight cycles accumulated by certain accumulators installed on the 
airplane, and repetitive inspections of the accumulators for cracks and 
replacement if necessary. Since we issued AD 2011-03-08, we determined 
that a terminating action is necessary to address the identified unsafe 
condition. This proposed AD would add a requirement for the terminating 
action. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 3, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec 
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You 
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0474; 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 A. 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-2017-0474; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-096-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

    On January 26, 2011, we issued AD 2011-03-08, Amendment 39-16592 
(76 FR 6536, February 7, 2011) (``AD 2011-03-08''), for certain 
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-215), CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T 
Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes. AD 2011-03-08 was 
prompted by reports of seven cases of on-ground hydraulic accumulator 
screw cap or end cap failure, which have resulted in loss of the 
associated hydraulic system and

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high-energy impact damage to adjacent systems and structure. AD 2011-
03-08 requires an inspection to determine the number of flight cycles 
accumulated by applicable accumulators (i.e., brake, aileron, elevator, 
and rudder accumulators) installed on the airplane. AD 2011-03-08 also 
requires repetitive ultrasonic inspections of the accumulators for 
cracks and replacement of any accumulator in which a crack is detected. 
We issued AD 2011-03-08 to detect and correct cracking of the 
accumulator, which could result in loss of the associated hydraulic 
system and high-energy impact damage to adjacent systems and structure, 
potentially resulting in fuel spillage, uncommanded flap movement, or 
loss of aileron control.
    Since we issued AD 2011-03-08, terminating action for the 
repetitive inspections has been developed. We have determined that a 
terminating action (relocation of the affected accumulators, and 
incorporation of new airworthiness limitations) is necessary to address 
the identified unsafe condition.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2009-42R2, dated June 13, 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-215-1A10 (CL-
215), CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic accumulator screw cap or end 
cap failure have been experienced on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aeroplane, 
resulting in loss of the associated hydraulic system and high-energy 
impact damage to adjacent systems and structure. To date, the lowest 
number of flight cycles accumulated at the time of failure has been 
6991.
    Although there have been no failures to date on any CL-215-1A10 
(CL-215) or CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T and CL-415) aeroplane, similar 
accumulators, Part Number (P/N) 08-8423-010 (MS28700-3), to those 
installed on the CL-600-2B19, are installed on the aeroplane models 
listed in the Applicability section of this [Canadian] AD.
    A detailed analysis of the systems and structure in the 
potential line of trajectory of a failed screw cap/end cap for each 
accumulator has been conducted. It has identified that the worst-
case scenarios would be impact damage to various components, 
potentially resulting in fuel spillage, uncommanded flap movement, 
or loss of aileron control.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates repetitive [ultrasonic] inspections 
of the accumulators for cracks and replacement of any accumulator in 
which a crack is detected.
    Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD clarified the text of the 
[Canadian] AD, including the P/N of the affected accumulators.
    This revision provides the terminating action [relocation of the 
affected accumulators, and incorporating new airworthiness 
limitations] to this [Canadian] AD. It also modifies the 
applicability range for the CL-215-1A10 (CL-215); the CL-215 is out 
of production and the last aeroplane produced was serial number 
1125.

    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-
0474.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed the following Bombardier, Inc., service information:
     Bombardier Canadair 215 Service Bulletin 215-552, Revision 
2, dated June 18, 2015. This service information describes procedures 
to relocate the aileron hydraulic accumulator aft of its current 
location.
     Bombardier Canadair 215T Service Bulletin 215-3158, 
Revision 2, dated April 15, 2014; and Bombardier 415 Service Bulletin 
215-4423, Revision 5, dated March 17, 2016. These documents are 
distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service 
information describes procedures to relocate the aileron, elevator, and 
rudder hydraulic accumulators aft and outboard of their current 
locations.
     Bombardier Canadair 215 Service Bulletin 215-557, Revision 
1, dated June 27, 2014; Bombardier Canadair 215T Service Bulletin 215-
3182, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2014; and Bombardier 415 Service 
Bulletin 215-4470, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2014. These documents are 
distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service 
information provides procedures to establish the number of flight hours 
for each accumulator and determine if it has been used on another type 
of aircraft.
     Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-215), Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Manual PSP 295, TR 295-7, dated December 13, 
2013; Bombardier Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T), TLMC Manual PSP 395, TR 
LLC-3, dated December 13, 2013; Bombardier Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T), 
TLMC Manual PSP 395-1, TR LLC-1, dated December 13, 2013; and 
Bombardier Model CL-600-6B11 (CL-415), TLMC Manual PSP 495, TR 5-56, 
dated December 13, 2013. These documents are distinct since they apply 
to different airplane models. This service information provides a 
10,000-hour accumulator life limitation for certain accumulators.
    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.

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 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 these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 7 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Ultrasonic inspection [retained action  7 work-hours x $85 per                $0            $595          $4,165
 from AD 2011-03-08].                    hour = $595.
Relocation, determination of            56 work-hours x $85 per                0           4,760          33,320
 accumulator hours and usage, and        hour = $4,760.
 maintenance or inspection program
 revision [new proposed action].
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement 
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 
this replacement.

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Replacement of cracked part [retained actions  6 work-hours x $85 per hour =            $4,055           $4,565
 from AD 2011-03-08].                           $510.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2011-03-08, Amendment 39-16592 (76 FR 6536, February 7, 2011) (``AD 
2011-03-08''), and adding the following new AD:

Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Canadair 
Limited): Docket No. FAA-2017-0474; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
096-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 3, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2011-03-08, Amendment 39-16592 (76 FR 6536, 
February 7, 2011) (``AD 2011-03-08'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate previously 
held by Canadair Limited) airplanes, certificated in any category, 
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-215) airplanes, serial numbers 1001 
through 1125 inclusive.
    (2) Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T) airplanes, serial numbers 1056 
through 1125 inclusive.
    (3) Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415) airplanes, serial numbers 2001 
through 2990 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic 
power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of on-ground hydraulic 
accumulator screw cap or end cap failure resulting in a loss of the 
associated hydraulic system and high-energy impact damage to 
adjacent systems and structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
failure of the screw cap or end cap, which could result in impact 
damage to various components, potentially resulting in fuel 
spillage, uncommanded flap movement, or loss of aileron control.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Inspection To Determine Flight Cycles, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2011-03-08, with no changes. Within 50 flight hours after March 14, 
2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-03-08), inspect to determine the 
number of flight cycles accumulated by each of the applicable 
accumulators (i.e., brake, aileron, elevator, and rudder 
accumulators) having part number 08-8423-010 (MS28700-3) installed 
on the airplane. A review of airplane maintenance records is 
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the number of flight cycles 
accumulated can be conclusively determined from that review.

(h) Retained Initial Ultrasonic Inspection for Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-
215) and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T) Airplanes, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2011-03-08, with no changes. For Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-215) and CL-
215-6B11 (CL-215T) airplanes: Do an ultrasonic inspection for 
cracking of the accumulator at the applicable time specified in 
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, in accordance with Part B of 
the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin 
listed in table 1 to paragraphs (h), (i), and (k) of this AD.

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  Table 1 to Paragraphs (h), (i), and (k) of This AD--Service Bulletins
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            For model--               Use Bombardier service bulletin--
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CL-215-1A10 (CL-215)..............  215-541, Revision 1, dated March 12,
                                     2010.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T).............  215-3155, Revision 1, dated March
                                     12, 2010.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-415)..............  215-4414, Revision 1, dated March
                                     12, 2010.
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    (1) For any accumulator on which the inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD shows an accumulation of more than 875 
total flight cycles, or on which it is not possible to determine the 
number of total accumulated flight cycles, do the inspection within 
125 flight cycles after March 14, 2011 (the effective date of AD 
2011-03-08).
    (2) For any accumulator on which the inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD shows an accumulation of 875 total flight 
cycles, or fewer, do the inspection before the accumulation of 1,000 
flight cycles on the accumulator.

(i) Retained Initial Ultrasonic Inspection for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-
415) Airplanes, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2011-03-08, with no changes. For Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415) 
airplanes, do an ultrasonic inspection for cracking of the 
accumulator at the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or 
(i)(2) of this AD, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the applicable service bulletin listed in table 1 to 
paragraphs (h), (i), and (k) of this AD.
    (1) For any accumulator on which the inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD shows an accumulation of more than 750 
flight cycles, or on which it is not possible to determine the 
number of total accumulated flight cycles, do the inspection within 
250 flight cycles after March 14, 2011 (the effective date of AD 
2011-03-08).
    (2) For any accumulator on which the inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD shows an accumulation of 750 total flight 
cycles, or fewer, do the inspection before the accumulation of 1,000 
total flight cycles on the accumulator.

(j) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With New Terminating Action

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2011-03-08, with new terminating action. If no cracking is found 
during any inspection required by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, 
repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 750 
flight cycles until the actions required by paragraphs (n), (o), and 
(p) of this AD have been done.

(k) Retained Replacement of Cracked Accumulators and Repetitive 
Inspections, With New Terminating Action

    If any cracking is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, before further flight, replace the 
accumulator with a serviceable accumulator, in accordance with Part 
B of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Bombardier 
service bulletin listed in table 1 to paragraphs (h), (i), and (k) 
of this AD. Doing the replacement does not end the inspection 
requirements of paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD. Repeat the 
inspections required by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, as 
applicable, at intervals not to exceed 750 flight cycles until the 
actions required by paragraphs (n), (o), and (p) of this AD have 
been done.

(l) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With Revised Compliance 
Language

    This paragraph restates the parts installation limitation in 
paragraph (l) of AD 2011-03-08, with revised compliance language. As 
of March 14, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-03-08), no person 
may install an accumulator, part number 08-8423-010 (MS28700-3), on 
any airplane unless the accumulator has been inspected in accordance 
with the requirements of paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD.

(m) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (m) of 
AD 2011-03-08, with no changes. Inspections accomplished before 
March 14, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-03-08), in accordance 
with the applicable service bulletin listed in table 2 to paragraph 
(m) of this AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the 
corresponding action specified in paragraph (h), (i), (j), or (k) of 
this AD.

      Table 2 to Paragraph (m) of This AD--Credit Service Bulletins
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                                              Use Bombardier service
              For model--                           bulletin--
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CL-215-1A10 (CL-215)...................  215-541, dated July 9, 2009.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T)..................  215-3155, July 9, 2009.
CL-600-6B11 (CL-415)...................  215-4414, July 9, 2009.
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(n) New Relocation of Affected Accumulators

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, relocate 
affected hydraulic accumulators, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Bombardier service 
bulletin specified in table 3 to paragraph (n) of this AD.

 Table 3 to Paragraph (n) of This AD--Service Information for Relocating
                              Accumulators
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                                    Affected             Use service
         For model--             accumulators--          bulletin--
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CL-215-1A10 (CL-215)........  Aileron, if           Bombardier Canadair
                               installed.            215 Service
                                                     Bulletin 215-552,
                                                     Revision 2, dated
                                                     June 18, 2015.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T).......  Aileron, Rudder, and  Bombardier Canadair
                               Elevator.             215T Service
                                                     Bulletin 215-3158,
                                                     Revision 2, dated
                                                     April 15, 2014.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-415)........  Aileron, Rudder, and  Bombardier 415
                               Elevator.             Service Bulletin
                                                     215-4423, Revision
                                                     5, dated March 17,
                                                     2016.
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(o) New Establishment of Accumulator Number of Flight Hours and 
Determination of Previous Use of the Accumulator

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, establish 
the number of flight hours for each accumulator, and determine 
whether any accumulator has been used in service on another type of 
airplane other than Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-215), CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T 
Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant), in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions in the applicable Bombardier service 
bulletin specified in table 4 to paragraph (o) of this AD. If any 
accumulator is found that has been in service on another type of 
airplane other than Model CL-215-1A10 (CL-215), CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T 
Variant), or CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant), replace the accumulator 
within 50 flight hours after determining an affected accumulator is 
installed.

Table 4 to Paragraph (o) of This AD--Establishment of Accumulator Number
                             of Flight Hours
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         For model--                     Use service bulletin--
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CL-215-1A10 (CL-215).........  Bombardier Canadair 215 Service Bulletin
                                215-557, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2014
                                (Applicable to MS28700-3 accumulator).
CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T)........  Bombardier Canadair 215T Service Bulletin
                                215-3182, Revision 1, dated June 27,
                                2014.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-415).........  Bombardier 415 Service Bulletin 215-4470,
                                Revision 1, dated December 13, 2013.
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(p) New Airworthiness Limitations

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the 
10,000-hour accumulator life limitation specified in the applicable 
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Manual Temporary Revisions 
(TRs) listed in table 5 to paragraph (p) of this AD. The initial 
compliance time for accomplishing the replacement of the accumulator 
is within the limitation specified in the applicable TR specified in 
Table 5 to paragraph (p) of this AD, or within 30 days after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

                         Table 5 to Paragraph (p) of This AD--Airworthiness Limitations
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                                       Comply with TLMC     Temporary revision
            For model--                    manual--            (TR) number--                 Dated--
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CL-215-1A10 (CL-215)..............  PSP 295..............  295-7...............  December 13, 2013.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T).............  PSP 395..............  LLC-3...............  December 13, 2013.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T).............  PSP 395-1............  LLC-1...............  December 13, 2013.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-415)..............  PSP 495..............  5-56................  December 13, 2013.
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(q) No Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (p) 
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals 
may be used unless the actions and intervals are approved as an 
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (s)(1) of this AD.

(r) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (n) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using any applicable service information 
specified in paragraphs (r)(1)(i) through (r)(1)(ix) of this AD.
    (i) Bombardier Canadair 215 Service Bulletin 215-552, dated 
December 16, 2013.
    (ii) Bombardier Canadair 215 Service Bulletin 215-552, Revision 
1, dated September 12, 2014.
    (iii) Bombardier Canadair 215T Service Bulletin 215-3158, dated 
March 28, 2012.
    (iv) Bombardier Canadair 215T Service Bulletin 215-3158, 
Revision 1, dated December 16, 2013.
    (v) Bombardier 415 Service Bulletin 215-4423, dated April 4, 
2011.
    (vi) Bombardier 415 Service Bulletin 215-4423, Revision 1, dated 
September 28, 2011.
    (vii) Bombardier 415 Service Bulletin 215-4423, Revision 2, 
dated May 30, 2012.
    (viii) Bombardier 415 Service Bulletin 215-4423, Revision 3, 
dated December 16, 2013.
    (ix) Bombardier 415 Service Bulletin 215-4423, Revision 4, dated 
December 3, 2015.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (o) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using any applicable service information 
specified in paragraphs (r)(2)(i) through (r)(2)(iii) of this AD.
    (i) Bombardier Canadair 215 Service Bulletin 215-557, dated 
December 13, 2013.
    (ii) Bombardier Canadair 215T Service Bulletin 215-3182, dated 
December 13, 2013.
    (iii) Bombardier 415 Service Bulletin 215-4470, dated December 
13, 2013.

(s) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York ACO, ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In 
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal 
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. 
If sending information directly to the manager of 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.

(t) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2009-42R2, dated June 13, 
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-2017-0474.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar A. Gomez, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, 
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531; email: 
Cesar.Gomez.faa.gov.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-
7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. 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.


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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 10, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-10030 Filed 5-17-17; 8:45 am]
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 3, 2017.
ContactCesar A. 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 Citation82 FR 22766 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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