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)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 95 (May 18, 2017)
| Page Range | 22766-22771 | |
| FR Document | 2017-10030 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 95 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 22766-22771] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10030] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 22767]] 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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]. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 22768]] 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of cracked part [retained actions 6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $4,055 $4,565 from AD 2011-03-08]. $510. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] 0 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. [[Page 22769]] Table 1 to Paragraphs (h), (i), and (k) of This AD--Service Bulletins ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For model-- Use Bombardier service bulletin-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Use Bombardier service For model-- bulletin-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affected Use service For model-- accumulators-- bulletin-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 22770]] (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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For model-- Use service bulletin-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comply with TLMC Temporary revision For model-- manual-- (TR) number-- Dated-- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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. [[Page 22771]] 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] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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contact Lu Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe determined that a terminating action is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 necessary to address the identified Comments Invited
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; unsafe condition. This proposed AD
phone: 425–917–6478; fax: 425–917–6590; would add a requirement for the We invite you to send any written
email: lu.lu@faa.gov. terminating action. We are proposing relevant data, views, or arguments about
(2) For information about AMOCs, contact this AD to address the unsafe condition this proposed AD. Send your comments
George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, on these products. to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los DATES: We must receive comments on
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, FAA–2017–0474; Directorate Identifier
this proposed AD by July 3, 2017. 2016–NM–096–AD’’ at the beginning of
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
5357; fax: 562–627–5210; email: your comments. We specifically invite
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
george.garrido@faa.gov.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
(3) For service information identified in
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
• Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
• Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
on the availability of this material at the
Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 10, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
2017. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., On January 26, 2011, we issued AD
Jeffrey E. Duven, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 2011–03–08, Amendment 39–16592 (76
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, p.m., Monday through Friday, except FR 6536, February 7, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–
Aircraft Certification Service. Federal holidays. 03–08’’), for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
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[FR Doc. 2017–10031 Filed 5–17–17; 8:45 am] For service information identified in Model CL–215–1A10 (CL–215), CL–
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., 215–6B11 (CL–215T Variant), and CL–
400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 215–6B11 (CL–415 Variant) airplanes.
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone AD 2011–03–08 was prompted by
514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email reports of seven cases of on-ground
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet hydraulic accumulator screw cap or end
http://www.bombardier.com. You may cap failure, which have resulted in loss
view this referenced service information of the associated hydraulic system and
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high-energy impact damage to adjacent aeroplane models listed in the Applicability Bombardier 415 Service Bulletin 215–
systems and structure. AD 2011–03–08 section of this [Canadian] AD. 4470, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2014.
requires an inspection to determine the A detailed analysis of the systems and These documents are distinct since they
structure in the potential line of trajectory of
number of flight cycles accumulated by apply to different airplane models. This
a failed screw cap/end cap for each
applicable accumulators (i.e., brake, accumulator has been conducted. It has service information provides procedures
aileron, elevator, and rudder identified that the worst-case scenarios to establish the number of flight hours
accumulators) installed on the airplane. would be impact damage to various for each accumulator and determine if it
AD 2011–03–08 also requires repetitive components, potentially resulting in fuel has been used on another type of
ultrasonic inspections of the spillage, uncommanded flap movement, or aircraft.
accumulators for cracks and loss of aileron control. • Bombardier Model CL–215–1A10
replacement of any accumulator in This [Canadian] AD mandates repetitive (CL–215), Time Limits/Maintenance
[ultrasonic] inspections of the accumulators
which a crack is detected. We issued AD Checks (TLMC) Manual PSP 295, TR
for cracks and replacement of any
2011–03–08 to detect and correct accumulator in which a crack is detected. 295–7, dated December 13, 2013;
cracking of the accumulator, which Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD clarified Bombardier Model CL–215–6B11 (CL–
could result in loss of the associated the text of the [Canadian] AD, including the 215T), TLMC Manual PSP 395, TR LLC–
hydraulic system and high-energy P/N of the affected accumulators. 3, dated December 13, 2013; Bombardier
impact damage to adjacent systems and This revision provides the terminating Model CL–215–6B11 (CL–215T), TLMC
structure, potentially resulting in fuel action [relocation of the affected Manual PSP 395–1, TR LLC–1, dated
spillage, uncommanded flap movement, accumulators, and incorporating new December 13, 2013; and Bombardier
or loss of aileron control. airworthiness limitations] to this [Canadian]
Model CL–600–6B11 (CL–415), TLMC
AD. It also modifies the applicability range
Since we issued AD 2011–03–08, for the CL–215–1A10 (CL–215); the CL–215 Manual PSP 495, TR 5–56, dated
terminating action for the repetitive is out of production and the last aeroplane December 13, 2013. These documents
inspections has been developed. We produced was serial number 1125. are distinct since they apply to different
have determined that a terminating airplane models. This service
You may examine the MCAI in the
action (relocation of the affected information provides a 10,000-hour
AD docket on the Internet at http://
accumulators, and incorporation of new accumulator life limitation for certain
www.regulations.gov by searching for
airworthiness limitations) is necessary accumulators.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
to address the identified unsafe 0474. This service information is reasonably
condition. available because the interested parties
Transport Canada Civil Aviation Related Service Information Under 1 have access to it through their normal
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority CFR Part 51 course of business or by the means
for Canada, has issued Canadian We reviewed the following identified in the ADDRESSES.
Airworthiness Directive CF–2009–42R2, Bombardier, Inc., service information: FAA’s Determination and Requirements
dated June 13, 2016 (referred to after • Bombardier Canadair 215 Service of This Proposed AD
this as the Mandatory Continuing Bulletin 215–552, Revision 2, dated
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the June 18, 2015. This service information This product has been approved by
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition describes procedures to relocate the the aviation authority of another
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL– aileron hydraulic accumulator aft of its country, and is approved for operation
215–1A10 (CL–215), CL–215–6B11 (CL– current location. in the United States. Pursuant to our
215T Variant), and CL–215–6B11 (CL– • Bombardier Canadair 215T Service bilateral agreement with the State of
415 Variant) airplanes. The MCAI states: Bulletin 215–3158, Revision 2, dated Design Authority, we have been notified
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic April 15, 2014; and Bombardier 415 of the unsafe condition described in the
accumulator screw cap or end cap failure Service Bulletin 215–4423, Revision 5, MCAI and service information
have been experienced on CL–600–2B19 dated March 17, 2016. These documents referenced above. We are proposing this
(CRJ) aeroplane, resulting in loss of the are distinct since they apply to different AD because we evaluated all pertinent
associated hydraulic system and high-energy airplane models. This service information and determined an unsafe
impact damage to adjacent systems and information describes procedures to condition exists and is likely to exist or
structure. To date, the lowest number of relocate the aileron, elevator, and develop on other products of these same
flight cycles accumulated at the time of rudder hydraulic accumulators aft and type designs.
failure has been 6991.
Although there have been no failures to
outboard of their current locations. Costs of Compliance
date on any CL–215–1A10 (CL–215) or CL–
• Bombardier Canadair 215 Service
215–6B11 (CL–215T and CL–415) aeroplane, Bulletin 215–557, Revision 1, dated We estimate that this proposed AD
similar accumulators, Part Number (P/N) 08– June 27, 2014; Bombardier Canadair affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry.
8423–010 (MS28700–3), to those installed on 215T Service Bulletin 215–3182, We estimate the following costs to
the CL–600–2B19, are installed on the Revision 1, dated June 27, 2014; and comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Ultrasonic inspection [retained action from AD 2011–03–08] 7 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 $595 $4,165
= $595.
Relocation, determination of accumulator hours and usage, 56 work-hours × $85 per hour 0 4,760 33,320
and maintenance or inspection program revision [new pro- = $4,760.
posed action].
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We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacement that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need this replacement.
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement of cracked part [retained actions from AD 2011–03–08] .... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,055 $4,565
$510.
According to the manufacturer, some 4. Will not have a significant (3) Model CL–215–6B11 (CL–415)
of the costs of this proposed AD may be economic impact, positive or negative, airplanes, serial numbers 2001 through 2990
covered under warranty, thereby on a substantial number of small entities inclusive.
reducing the cost impact on affected under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject
individuals. We do not control warranty Flexibility Act.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 America Code 29, Hydraulic power.
cost estimate. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (e) Reason
safety, Incorporation by reference, This AD was prompted by reports of on-
Authority for This Rulemaking Safety. ground hydraulic accumulator screw cap or
Title 49 of the United States Code end cap failure resulting in a loss of the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue The Proposed Amendment
associated hydraulic system and high-energy
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority impact damage to adjacent systems and
section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator, structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part failure of the screw cap or end cap, which
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 39 as follows: could result in impact damage to various
detail the scope of the Agency’s components, potentially resulting in fuel
authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS spillage, uncommanded flap movement, or
We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES loss of aileron control.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (f) Compliance
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows: Comply with this AD within the
section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. compliance times specified, unless already
done.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
§ 39.13 [Amended]
air commerce by prescribing regulations (g) Retained Inspection To Determine Flight
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Cycles, With No Changes
the Administrator finds necessary for removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
This paragraph restates the requirements of
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2011–03–08, Amendment 39–16592 (76 paragraph (g) of AD 2011–03–08, with no
is within the scope of that authority FR 6536, February 7, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011– changes. Within 50 flight hours after March
because it addresses an unsafe condition 03–08’’), and adding the following new 14, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011–03–
that is likely to exist or develop on AD: 08), inspect to determine the number of flight
products identified in this rulemaking Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate cycles accumulated by each of the applicable
action. Previously Held by Canadair Limited): accumulators (i.e., brake, aileron, elevator,
Docket No. FAA–2017–0474; Directorate and rudder accumulators) having part
Regulatory Findings Identifier 2016–NM–096–AD. number 08–8423–010 (MS28700–3) installed
We determined that this proposed AD on the airplane. A review of airplane
(a) Comments Due Date
would not have federalism implications maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
We must receive comments by July 3, 2017. this inspection if the number of flight cycles
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a (b) Affected ADs accumulated can be conclusively determined
substantial direct effect on the States, on from that review.
This AD replaces AD 2011–03–08,
the relationship between the national Amendment 39–16592 (76 FR 6536, February (h) Retained Initial Ultrasonic Inspection for
Government and the States, or on the 7, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–03–08’’). Model CL–215–1A10 (CL–215) and CL–215–
distribution of power and (c) Applicability
6B11 (CL–215T) Airplanes, With No Changes
responsibilities among the various This paragraph restates the requirements of
levels of government. This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. (Type
Certificate previously held by Canadair paragraph (h) of AD 2011–03–08, with no
For the reasons discussed above, I changes. For Model CL–215–1A10 (CL–215)
Limited) airplanes, certificated in any
certify this proposed regulation: category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and CL–215–6B11 (CL–215T) airplanes: Do
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory through (c)(3) of this AD. an ultrasonic inspection for cracking of the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (1) Model CL–215–1A10 (CL–215) accumulator at the applicable time specified
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
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airplanes, serial numbers 1001 through 1125 in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, in
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures inclusive. accordance with Part B of the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (2) Model CL–215–6B11 (CL–215T) Accomplishment Instructions of the
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in airplanes, serial numbers 1056 through 1125 applicable service bulletin listed in table 1 to
Alaska; and inclusive. paragraphs (h), (i), and (k) of this AD.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 10, three primary types of documents recordation. For example, recordation
2017. submitted to the Copyright Office for provides constructive notice of the facts
Jeffrey E. Duven, recordation: Transfers of copyright stated in the recorded document when
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, ownership,1 other documents pertaining certain conditions are met.8 In addition,
Aircraft Certification Service. to a copyright,2 and notices of recordation is a condition for the legal
[FR Doc. 2017–10030 Filed 5–17–17; 8:45 am] termination.3 Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. effectiveness of notices of termination.9
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 205(a), ‘‘[a]ny transfer of copyright Thus, the Office has an important
ownership or other document pertaining interest in ensuring that the public
to a copyright may be recorded in the record of copyright transactions is as
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office if’’ certain conditions timely, complete, and accurate as
are met.4 Under the Copyright Act’s possible.
Copyright Office notice of termination provisions in The current recordation process is a
sections 203(a)(4) and 304(c)(4), ‘‘[a] time-consuming and labor-intensive
37 CFR Part 201 copy of the notice shall be recorded in paper-based one, requiring remitters to
the Copyright Office before the effective submit their documents in hard copy.
[Docket No. 2017–7] Once received, Office staff must, among
date of termination, as a condition to its
taking effect,’’ and such ‘‘notice shall other things, digitize the paper
Modernizing Copyright Recordation
comply, in form, content, and manner of document, process the fee payment
AGENCY: U.S. Copyright Office, Library service, with requirements that the including confirming that the correct fee
of Congress. Register of Copyrights shall prescribe by was submitted, examine the document
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. regulation.’’ 5 These provisions also to confirm its eligibility for recordation,
apply to section 304(d)(1), another search through the document for various
SUMMARY: The United States Copyright termination provision, which and often extensive indexing
Office is proposing to amend its incorporates section 304(c)(4) by information, manually input such
regulations governing recordation of reference.6 More broadly, section 702 of information into the Office’s public
transfers of copyright ownership, the Act authorizes the Register of catalog, and print and mail back to the
notices of termination, and other Copyrights to ‘‘establish regulations . . . remitter a copy of the document marked
documents pertaining to a copyright. for the administration of the functions as having been recorded along with a
These amendments are being proposed and duties made the responsibility of certificate of recordation. This process
in conjunction with the anticipated the Register under [title 17],’’ and can also involve considerable
commencement of development effort section 705(a) requires that the Register correspondence with remitters to
for a modernized electronic recordation ‘‘ensure that records of . . . remedy deficient submissions before
system. recordations . . . are maintained, and they can be recorded. Since late 2014,
DATES: Written comments must be that indexes of such records are the Office has permitted remitters to
received no later than 11:59 p.m. prepared.’’ 7 submit some indexing information in
Eastern Time on July 17, 2017. Congress has encouraged the electronic form, limited to lists of titles
ADDRESSES: For reasons of government
submission of documents for of the works associated with the
efficiency, the Copyright Office is using recordation by providing certain legal submitted document, but this too can
the regulations.gov system for the entitlements as a consequence of involve a significant amount of
submission and posting of public correspondence with remitters and
1 A ‘‘transfer of copyright ownership’’ is defined
comments in this proceeding. All manual input on the part of staff to
in section 101 of the Copyright Act as ‘‘an
comments are therefore to be submitted assignment, mortgage, exclusive license, or any complete the recordation.10
electronically through regulations.gov. other conveyance, alienation, or hypothecation of a Furthermore, electronic submission of
Specific instructions for submitting copyright or of any of the exclusive rights documents remains unavailable.
comprised in a copyright, whether or not it is The Office is seeking to modernize
comments are available on the limited in time or place of effect, but not including
Copyright Office Web site at https:// a nonexclusive license.’’ 17 U.S.C. 101. Their
this process in coming years by
www.copyright.gov/rulemaking/ validity is governed by 17 U.S.C. 204. developing a fully electronic, online
recordation-modernization. If electronic
2 A document ‘‘pertaining to a copyright’’ is system through which remitters will be
currently defined by the Office as one that ‘‘has a able to submit their documents and all
submission of comments is not feasible direct or indirect relationship to the existence,
due to lack of access to a computer and/ scope, duration, or identification of a copyright, or
applicable indexing information to the
or the internet, please contact the Office to the ownership, division, allocation, licensing, Office for recordation. The amendments
using the contact information below for transfer, or exercise of rights under a copyright. proposed today are designed to update
That relationship may be past, present, future, or the Office’s current regulations to
special instructions. potential.’’ 37 CFR 201.4(a)(2).
govern the submission of documents to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 3 A ‘‘notice of termination’’ is a notice that
terminates a grant to a third party of a copyright in the Office for recordation once the new
Sarang V. Damle, General Counsel and
a work or any rights under a copyright. Only certain electronic system is developed and
Associate Register of Copyrights, by grants may be terminated, and only in certain launched. Though the Office cannot
email at sdam@loc.gov, or Jason E. circumstances. Termination is governed by three currently estimate how long it will take
Sloan, Attorney-Advisor, by email at separate provisions of the Copyright Act, with the
relevant one depending on a number of factors, to complete the new system, the Office
jslo@loc.gov. Each can be contacted by
including when the grant was made, who executed is seeking public comments at this time
telephone by calling (202) 707–8350.
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it, and when copyright was originally secured for because the Office must, at present,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the work. See 17 U.S.C. 203, 304(c), 304(d). make a number of policy decisions
4 17 U.S.C. 205(a); see also id. at 205(b) (‘‘The
I. Background Register of Copyrights shall, upon receipt of a
critical to the design of the to-be-
document as provided by subsection (a) and of the developed system. Additionally, while
Since 1870, the U.S. Copyright Office
fee provided by section 708, record the document
has recorded documents pertaining to and return it with a certificate of recordation.’’). 8 Id.at 205(c).
works under copyright, such as 5 Id. at 203(a)(4), 304(c)(4). 9 Id.at 203(a)(4)(A), 304(c)(4)(A), 304(d)(1).
assignments, licenses, and grants of 6 Id. at 304(d)(1). 10 See 37 CFR 201.4(c)(4); 79 FR 55633 (Sept. 17,
security interests. Relevant here are the 7 Id. at 702, 705(a). 2014).
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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 July 3, 2017. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 22766 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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