82 FR 23156 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 97 (May 22, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 97 (May 22, 2017)
| Page Range | 23156-23158 | |
| FR Document | 2017-10137 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 97 (Monday, May 22, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 23156-23158] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10137] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0477; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-112-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 CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long. This proposed AD would require replacing the existing oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the correct length. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 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., 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- 0477; 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-2017-0477; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-112-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 Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-15, dated June 1, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ''the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL- 601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states: Bombardier (BA) has determined that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long and may cause the safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the lanyard to remain engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when the mask is pulled to the passenger's face. In an emergency situation where oxygen is required, it is possible that certain passengers may not receive oxygen [[Page 23157]] supply due to the increased length of the lanyard. [Bombardier] has issued service bulletin (SB) 605-35-003 to replace the existing lanyards in the passenger oxygen box assemblies with lanyards of the correct length. Incorporation of this [Bombardier service bulletin] will restore the proper oxygen flow functionality to the passenger oxygen masks in the event of an emergency. This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of [Bombardier service bulletin] 605-35-003. 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- 0477. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., issued Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016. This service information describes procedures for replacing the existing oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the correct length. 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 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 120 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement..................... 4 work-hours x $85 per Not available..... $340 $40,800 hour = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0477; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-112-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 6, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601- 3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 5702 through 5705 inclusive, 5707, 5709, 5710, 5712, 5714, 5715, 5718, 5719, 5722, 5723, 5725, 5727, 5728, 5731 through 5733 inclusive, 5735, 5736, 5740, 5742, 5743, 5745, 5746, 5748 through 5750 inclusive, 5752 through 5754 inclusive, 5756 through 5758 inclusive, 5760 through 5762 inclusive, 5764 through 5766 inclusive, 5768 through 5770 inclusive, 5772 through 5774 inclusive, 5776 through 5780 inclusive, 5782 through 5787 inclusive, 5790, 5791, 5793, 5794, 5796, 5797, 5799, 5800, 5802, 5803, 5805 through 5814 inclusive, 5816, 5818 through 5820 inclusive, 5823 through 5829 inclusive, 5831 through 5853 inclusive, 5856, 5857, 5859 through 5863 inclusive, 5865 through 5874 inclusive, 5876 through 5881 inclusive, 5883 through 5888 inclusive, 5890 through 5894 inclusive, 5896 through 5898 inclusive, 5900 through 5906 inclusive, 5908 through 5911 inclusive, 5913 through 5938 inclusive, 5940 through 5947 inclusive, 5949 through 5980 inclusive, 5982 through 5985 inclusive, 5987, and 5988. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long. The length of the oxygen mask lanyard might cause the safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the lanyard to remain [[Page 23158]] engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when the mask is pulled to the passenger's face. We are issuing this AD to prevent improper oxygen flow functionality to the passenger oxygen masks in the event of an emergency. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of Oxygen Mask Lanyards Within 2,400 flight hours or 60 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing lanyards in the passenger oxygen box assemblies with lanyards of the correct length, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, dated January 28, 2016; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 01, dated February 10, 2016. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-15, dated June 1, 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-2017-0477. (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. (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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10137 Filed 5-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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approved as an AMOC in accordance with DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) 0477; or in person at the Docket
of this AD. Federal Aviation Administration Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
The following provisions also apply to this 14 CFR Part 39 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AD: [Docket No. FAA–2017–0477; Directorate contains this proposed AD, the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Identifier 2016–NM–112–AD] regulatory evaluation, any comments
(AMOCs): The Manager, International received, and other information. The
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane RIN 2120–AA64 street address for the Docket Operations
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Inc., Airplanes
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your be available in the AD docket shortly
request to your principal inspector or local AGENCY: Federal Aviation after receipt.
Flight Standards District Office, as Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
appropriate. If sending information directly ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
to the International Branch, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
(NPRM). Airframe and Mechanical Systems
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16 NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
principal inspector, or lacking a principal (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604 516–794–5531.
inspector, the manager of the local flight Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD
standards district office/certificate holding was prompted by a report indicating SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
district office. that the lanyard length of the passenger Comments Invited
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the drop down oxygen masks is too long.
effective date of this AD, for any requirement We invite you to send any written
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
This proposed AD would require
replacing the existing oxygen mask relevant data, views, or arguments about
a manufacturer, the action must be this proposed AD. Send your comments
accomplished using a method approved by lanyards with lanyards of the correct
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– length. We are proposing this AD to to an address listed under the
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or address the unsafe condition on these ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil products. FAA–2017–0477; Directorate Identifier
(ANAC); or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If 2016–NM–112–AD’’ at the beginning of
approved by the ANAC Designee, the DATES: We must receive comments on your comments. We specifically invite
approval must include the Designee’s this proposed AD by July 6, 2017. comments on the overall regulatory,
authorized signature. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, economic, environmental, and energy
(l) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following consider all comments received by the
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian methods: closing date and may amend this
Airworthiness Directive 2016–04–01, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to proposed AD based on those comments.
effective April 4, 2016, for related http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the We will post all comments we
information. This MCAI may be found in the instructions for submitting comments. receive, without change, to http://
AD docket on the Internet at http:// • Fax: 202–493–2251. www.regulations.gov, including any
www.regulations.gov by searching for and • Mail: U.S. Department of personal information you provide. We
locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0008. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(2) For more information about this AD, will also post a report summarizing each
contact Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room substantive verbal contact we receive
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., about this proposed AD.
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Washington, DC 20590.
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Discussion
telephone 425–227–1622; fax 425–227–1320. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(3) For service information identified in p.m., Monday through Friday, except
this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Federal holidays. for Canada, has issued Canadian
Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro For service information identified in
Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–15,
Jose dos Campos—SP—BRASIL; telephone
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., dated June 1, 2016 (referred to after this
+55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, as the Mandatory Continuing
+55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@ Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone Airworthiness Information, or ’’the
embraer.com.br; Internet http:// 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
www.flyembraer.com. You may view this thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–
service information at the FAA, Transport http://www.bombardier.com. You may
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and
view this referenced service information CL–604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI
Renton, WA. For information on the at the FAA, Transport Airplane
availability of this material at the FAA, call states:
425–227–1221.
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
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Renton, WA. For information on the Bombardier (BA) has determined that the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8, lanyard length of the passenger drop down
availability of this material at the FAA,
2017. oxygen masks is too long and may cause the
call 425–227–1221. safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the
Michael Kaszycki,
Examining the AD Docket lanyard to remain engaged in the oxygen flow
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane mechanism when the mask is pulled to the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on passenger’s face. In an emergency situation
[FR Doc. 2017–10136 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am] the Internet at http:// where oxygen is required, it is possible that
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for certain passengers may not receive oxygen
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supply due to the increased length of the Related Service Information Under 1 country, and is approved for operation
lanyard. CFR Part 51 in the United States. Pursuant to our
[Bombardier] has issued service bulletin bilateral agreement with the State of
(SB) 605–35–003 to replace the existing
Bombardier, Inc., issued Service
Bulletin 605–35–003, Revision 02, dated Design Authority, we have been notified
lanyards in the passenger oxygen box of the unsafe condition described in the
assemblies with lanyards of the correct April 18, 2016. This service information
describes procedures for replacing the MCAI and service information
length. Incorporation of this [Bombardier
existing oxygen mask lanyards with referenced above. We are proposing this
service bulletin] will restore the proper
lanyards of the correct length. This AD because we evaluated all pertinent
oxygen flow functionality to the passenger
oxygen masks in the event of an emergency. service information is reasonably information and determined an unsafe
This [Canadian] AD mandates the available because the interested parties condition exists and is likely to exist or
incorporation of [Bombardier service have access to it through their normal develop on other products of the same
bulletin] 605–35–003. course of business or by the means type design.
identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at http:// FAA’s Determination and Requirements We estimate that this proposed AD
www.regulations.gov by searching for of This Proposed AD affects 120 airplanes of U.S. registry.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– This product has been approved by We estimate the following costs to
0477. the aviation authority of another comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement ..................... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................ Not available .................... $340 $40,800
According to the manufacturer, some distribution of power and (a) Comments Due Date
of the costs of this proposed AD may be responsibilities among the various We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.
covered under warranty, thereby levels of government.
(b) Affected ADs
reducing the cost impact on affected For the reasons discussed above, I
individuals. We do not control warranty certify this proposed regulation: None.
coverage for affected individuals. As a 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (c) Applicability
result, we have included all costs in our action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
cost estimate. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 3R, and CL–604 Variants) airplanes,
Authority for This Rulemaking (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); certificated in any category, serial numbers
Title 49 of the United States Code 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 5702 through 5705 inclusive, 5707, 5709,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Alaska; and 5710, 5712, 5714, 5715, 5718, 5719, 5722,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 4. Will not have a significant 5723, 5725, 5727, 5728, 5731 through 5733
economic impact, positive or negative, inclusive, 5735, 5736, 5740, 5742, 5743,
section 106, describes the authority of 5745, 5746, 5748 through 5750 inclusive,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory 5752 through 5754 inclusive, 5756 through
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 5758 inclusive, 5760 through 5762 inclusive,
detail the scope of the Agency’s Flexibility Act. 5764 through 5766 inclusive, 5768 through
authority. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 5770 inclusive, 5772 through 5774 inclusive,
We are issuing this rulemaking under 5776 through 5780 inclusive, 5782 through
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 5787 inclusive, 5790, 5791, 5793, 5794, 5796,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
safety, Incorporation by reference, 5797, 5799, 5800, 5802, 5803, 5805 through
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Safety. 5814 inclusive, 5816, 5818 through 5820
General requirements.’’ Under that
inclusive, 5823 through 5829 inclusive, 5831
section, Congress charges the FAA with The Proposed Amendment through 5853 inclusive, 5856, 5857, 5859
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Accordingly, under the authority through 5863 inclusive, 5865 through 5874
air commerce by prescribing regulations delegated to me by the Administrator, inclusive, 5876 through 5881 inclusive, 5883
for practices, methods, and procedures the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part through 5888 inclusive, 5890 through 5894
the Administrator finds necessary for inclusive, 5896 through 5898 inclusive, 5900
39 as follows:
safety in air commerce. This regulation through 5906 inclusive, 5908 through 5911
is within the scope of that authority inclusive, 5913 through 5938 inclusive, 5940
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
through 5947 inclusive, 5949 through 5980
because it addresses an unsafe condition DIRECTIVES inclusive, 5982 through 5985 inclusive, 5987,
that is likely to exist or develop on and 5988.
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
action. continues to read as follows: (d) Subject
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
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Regulatory Findings America Code 35, Oxygen.
We determined that this proposed AD § 39.13 [Amended]
(e) Reason
would not have federalism implications ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
This AD was prompted by a report
under Executive Order 13132. This the following new airworthiness
indicating that the lanyard length of the
proposed AD would not have a directive (AD): passenger drop down oxygen masks is too
substantial direct effect on the States, on Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017– long. The length of the oxygen mask lanyard
the relationship between the national 0477; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–112– might cause the safety pin tethered to the
Government and the States, or on the AD. opposite end of the lanyard to remain
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engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
the mask is pulled to the passenger’s face. We 794–5531. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
are issuing this AD to prevent improper (3) For service information identified in p.m., Monday through Friday, except
oxygen flow functionality to the passenger this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
Federal holidays.
oxygen masks in the event of an emergency. Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– For service information identified in
(f) Compliance
855–7401; email thd.crj@ this NPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab
Comply with this AD within the aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linköping,
compliance times specified, unless already www.bombardier.com. You may view this Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax
done. service information at the FAA, Transport +46 13 18 4874; email
(g) Replacement of Oxygen Mask Lanyards Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Renton, WA. For information on the
Within 2,400 flight hours or 60 months, availability of this material at the FAA, call Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
whichever occurs first after the effective date 425–227–1221. You may view this referenced service
of this AD, replace the existing lanyards in information at the FAA, Transport
the passenger oxygen box assemblies with Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12,
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
lanyards of the correct length, in accordance 2017.
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Michael Kaszycki,
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–35–003,
the availability of this material at the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions [FR Doc. 2017–10137 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket
This paragraph provides credit for actions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
You may examine the AD docket on
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
the Internet at http://
date of this AD using Bombardier Service DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
Bulletin 605–35–003, dated January 28, 2016; and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–35–003, Federal Aviation Administration 0479; or in person at the Docket
Revision 01, dated February 10, 2016. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions 14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
The following provisions also apply to this [Docket No. FAA–2017–0479; Directorate
AD:
contains this proposed AD, the
Identifier 2016–NM–202–AD]
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance regulatory evaluation, any comments
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft RIN 2120–AA64 received, and other information. The
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, street address for the Docket Operations
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
AD, if requested using the procedures found Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) be available in the AD docket shortly
39.19, send your request to your principal Airplanes after receipt.
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Administration (FAA), DOT. Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Program Manager, Continuing Operational ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
(NPRM). 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 1112; fax 425–227–1149.
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A
(SAAB/SF340A) airplanes. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. proposed AD was prompted by the Comments Invited
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any discovery of circuit breakers of
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective unsuitable strength that fail to protect We invite you to send any written
actions from a manufacturer, the action must the system from overcurrent. This relevant data, views, or arguments about
be accomplished using a method approved proposed AD would require replacing this proposed AD. Send your comments
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
certain circuit breakers. We are to an address listed under the
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design proposing this AD to address the unsafe ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by condition on these products. FAA–2017–0479; Directorate Identifier
the DAO, the approval must include the DATES: We must receive comments on 2016–NM–202–AD’’ at the beginning of
DAO-authorized signature. this proposed AD by July 6, 2017. your comments. We specifically invite
(j) Related Information ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–15, dated methods: consider all comments received by the
June 1, 2016, for related information. This • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this
nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD based on those comments.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http://
2017–0477.
(2) For more information about this AD, • Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any
contact Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each
ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD.
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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 6, 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 23156 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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