82 FR 25545 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 105 (June 2, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 105 (June 2, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-11005 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 105 (Friday, June 2, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25545-25547] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11005] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0512; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-031-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-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of failures of the landing gear alternate-extension system. This proposed AD would require replacement of certain nose landing gear and main landing gear electro- mechanical actuators. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 17, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll- free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1-514-855-2999; fax: 514-855-7401; email: [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- 0512; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0512; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-031-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite [[Page 25546]] comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2017-08, dated March 8, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: Malfunctions of the landing gear Alternate-Extension System (AES) have been experienced. Failure of the landing gear AES could prevent the landing gear from extending in the case of a failure of the primary landing gear extension system. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the replacement of the [nose landing gear] NLG and [main landing gear] MLG [electro- mechanical actuators] EMA P/Ns BA698-85006-1 and BA698-85007-1. 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- 0512. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-047, Revision A, dated December 5, 2016. The service information describes procedures for replacing certain nose landing gear and main landing gear electro- mechanical actuators. 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 39 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 $13,260 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 available 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-2017-0512; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-031-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 17, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 19001 through 19039 inclusive. [[Page 25547]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by failures of the landing gear alternate- extension system (AES). We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the landing gear AES and consequent landing with some or all of the landing gear not extended. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement Within 1,200 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Replace the nose landing gear (NLG) and main landing gear (MLG) electro-mechanical actuators (EMA) having part numbers (P/Ns) BA698-85006-1 and BA698-85007-1 with P/Ns BA698-85006-3 and BA698-85007-3, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-047, Revision A, dated December 5, 2016 (``670BA-32-047, RA''). Where 670BA-32-047, RA, instructs operators to contact Bombardier if it is not possible to complete all the instructions in 670BA-32-047, RA, because of the configuration of the airplane, this AD requires that any deviation from the instructions provided in 670BA-32-047, RA, must be approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under the provisions of paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an NLG or MLG EMA having P/N BA698-85006-1 or BA698-85007-1, on any airplane. (i) 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 670BA-32-047, dated February 28, 2014. (j) 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 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2017-08, dated March 8, 2017, 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-2017-0512. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar 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; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1-514-855-2999; fax: 514-855-7401; email: [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 18, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-11005 Filed 6-1-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(o) Credit for Previous Actions by searching for and locating Docket No. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
This paragraph provides credit for the FAA–2017–0498. methods:
actions required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of (2) For more information about this AD, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
this AD, if those actions were performed contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
before the effective date of this AD using any instructions for submitting comments.
of the service information specified in Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; • Fax: 202–493–2251.
paragraphs (o)(1), (o)(2), or (o)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1227, telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. • Mail: U.S. Department of
dated July 1, 2013, which is not incorporated (3) For Airbus service information Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
by reference in this AD. identified in this AD, contact Airbus, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1227, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Revision 01, dated October 7, 2013, which Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, Washington, DC 20590.
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
was incorporated by reference in AD 2015– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
15–10. 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1227, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Revision 02, dated February 2, 2015, which You may view this service information at the
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Federal holidays.
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For For service information identified in
(p) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the availability of this this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
The following provisions also apply to this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
AD: (4) For UTAS service information in this Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance AD, contact Goodrich Corporation, Actuation
Customer Response Center North
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Systems, Stafford Road, Fordhouses,
Wolverhampton WV10 7EH, England; phone: America toll-free telephone 1–866–538–
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
+44 (0) 1902 624938; fax: +44 (0) 1902 1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1–514–
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 788100; email: techpubs.wolverhampton@ 855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; email:
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. goodrich.com; Internet: http:// ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet:
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your www.goodrich.com/TechPubs. http://www.bombardier.com. You may
request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 17, view this referenced service information
Flight Standards District Office, as 2017. at the FAA, Transport Airplane
appropriate. If sending information directly Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Michael Kaszycki,
to the manager of the International Branch Renton, WA. For information on the
send it to the attention of the person Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. availability of this material at the FAA,
identified in paragraph (q)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- [FR Doc. 2017–10607 Filed 6–1–17; 8:45 am]
call 425–227–1221.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Examining the AD Docket
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal You may examine the AD docket on
inspector, the manager of the local flight DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Internet at http://
standards district office/certificate holding www.regulations.gov by searching for
district office. Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 0512; or in person at the Docket
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Management Facility between 9 a.m.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must 14 CFR Part 39
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
be accomplished using a method approved [Docket No. FAA–2017–0512; Directorate
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Identifier 2017–NM–031–AD]
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or contains this proposed AD, the
the European Aviation Safety Agency RIN 2120–AA64 regulatory evaluation, any comments
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design received, and other information. The
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, street address for the Docket Operations
the DOA, the approval must include the Inc., Airplanes office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
DOA-authorized signature. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. be available in the AD docket shortly
service information contains procedures or
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
after receipt.
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply (NPRM). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
not identified as RC are recommended. Those SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Airframe and Mechanical Systems
procedures and tests that are not identified airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
as RC may be deviated from using accepted Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2E25 Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
methods in accordance with the operator’s (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
maintenance or inspection program without This proposed AD was prompted by NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318;
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided reports of failures of the landing gear
the procedures and tests identified as RC can fax: 516–794–5531.
be done and the airplane can be put back in
alternate-extension system. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or proposed AD would require
changes to procedures or tests identified as replacement of certain nose landing gear Comments Invited
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RC require approval of an AMOC. and main landing gear electro- We invite you to send any written
mechanical actuators. We are proposing relevant data, views, or arguments about
(q) Related Information
this AD to address the unsafe condition this proposed AD. Send your comments
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing on these products.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA to an address listed under the
DATES: We must receive comments on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0184, dated
September 13, 2016, for related information. this proposed AD by July 17, 2017. FAA–2017–0512; Directorate Identifier
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2017–NM–031–AD’’ at the beginning of
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov using the procedures found in 14 CFR your comments. We specifically invite
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comments on the overall regulatory, experienced. Failure of the landing gear AES or by the means identified in the
economic, environmental, and energy could prevent the landing gear from ADDRESSES section.
aspects of this proposed AD. We will extending in the case of a failure of the
consider all comments received by the primary landing gear extension system. FAA’s Determination and Requirements
This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate of This Proposed AD
closing date and may amend this the replacement of the [nose landing gear]
proposed AD based on those comments. NLG and [main landing gear] MLG [electro- This product has been approved by
We will post all comments we mechanical actuators] EMA P/Ns BA698–
receive, without change, to http:// the aviation authority of another
85006–1 and BA698–85007–1. country, and is approved for operation
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We You may examine the MCAI in the in the United States. Pursuant to our
will also post a report summarizing each AD docket on the Internet at http:// bilateral agreement with the State of
substantive verbal contact we receive www.regulations.gov by searching for Design Authority, we have been notified
about this proposed AD. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– of the unsafe condition described in the
0512. MCAI and service information
Discussion referenced above. We are proposing this
Transport Canada Civil Aviation Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51 AD because we evaluated all pertinent
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority information and determined an unsafe
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD We reviewed Bombardier Service condition exists and is likely to exist or
CF–2017–08, dated March 8, 2017 Bulletin 670BA–32–047, Revision A, develop on other products of the same
(referred to after this as the Mandatory dated December 5, 2016. The service type design.
Continuing Airworthiness Information, information describes procedures for
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe replacing certain nose landing gear and Costs of Compliance
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., main landing gear electro-mechanical
Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series We estimate that this proposed AD
actuators. This service information is
1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: affects 39 airplanes of U.S. registry.
reasonably available because the
Malfunctions of the landing gear Alternate- interested parties have access to it We estimate the following costs to
Extension System (AES) have been through their normal course of business 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 $13,260
According to the manufacturer, some Regulatory Findings The Proposed Amendment
of the costs of this proposed AD may be
We determined that this proposed AD Accordingly, under the authority
covered under warranty, thereby
would not have federalism implications delegated to me by the Administrator,
reducing the cost impact on affected
under Executive Order 13132. This the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
individuals. We do not control warranty
proposed AD would not have a 39 as follows:
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all available substantial direct effect on the States, on
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
costs in our cost estimate. the relationship between the national
DIRECTIVES
Government and the States, or on the
Authority for This Rulemaking distribution of power and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code responsibilities among the various continues to read as follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue levels of government.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
For the reasons discussed above, I
section 106, describes the authority of certify this proposed regulation: § 39.13 [Amended]
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
detail the scope of the Agency’s action’’ under Executive Order 12866; the following new airworthiness
authority. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the directive (AD):
We are issuing this rulemaking under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017–
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 0512; Directorate Identifier 2017–NM–
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 031–AD.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
General requirements.’’ Under that Alaska; and (a) Comments Due Date
section, Congress charges the FAA with We must receive comments by July 17,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 4. Will not have a significant
2017.
air commerce by prescribing regulations economic impact, positive or negative,
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for practices, methods, and procedures on a substantial number of small entities (b) Affected ADs
the Administrator finds necessary for under the criteria of the Regulatory None.
safety in air commerce. This regulation Flexibility Act.
(c) Applicability
is within the scope of that authority List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
because it addresses an unsafe condition Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
that is likely to exist or develop on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 1000) airplanes, certificated in any category,
products identified in this rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, serial numbers 19001 through 19039
action. Safety. inclusive.
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(d) Subject (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any proposed AD was prompted by reports
Air Transport Association (ATA) of requirement in this AD to obtain corrective of cracking of various structures in the
America Code 32, Landing gear. actions from a manufacturer, the action must bulkhead. This proposed AD would
be accomplished using a method approved require an inspection for cracking in
(e) Reason by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
these structures, and corrective actions
This AD was prompted by failures of the
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design if necessary. We are proposing this AD
landing gear alternate-extension system
(AES). We are issuing this AD to prevent Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by to address the unsafe condition on these
failure of the landing gear AES and the DAO, the approval must include the products.
consequent landing with some or all of the DAO-authorized signature. DATES: We must receive comments on
landing gear not extended. this proposed AD by July 17, 2017.
(k) Related Information
(f) Compliance ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Comply with this AD within the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian using the procedures found in 14 CFR
compliance times specified, unless already AD CF–2017–08, dated March 8, 2017, for 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
done. related information. This MCAI may be methods:
found in the AD docket on the Internet at • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(g) Replacement http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Within 1,200 flight hours or 12 months and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0512. instructions for submitting comments.
after the effective date of this AD, whichever (2) For more information about this AD, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
occurs first: Replace the nose landing gear contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, • Mail: U.S. Department of
(NLG) and main landing gear (MLG) electro- Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
mechanical actuators (EMA) having part ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
numbers (P/Ns) BA698–85006–1 and BA698–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
85007–1 with P/Ns BA698–85006–3 and 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318; fax: 516–
BA698–85007–3, as applicable, in 794–5531.
Washington, DC 20590.
accordance with the Accomplishment (3) For service information identified in
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- address above between 9 a.m. and 5
670BA–32–047, Revision A, dated December Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
5, 2016 (‘‘670BA–32–047, RA’’). Where Canada; Widebody Customer Response Federal holidays.
670BA–32–047, RA, instructs operators to Center North America toll-free telephone 1– For service information identified in
contact Bombardier if it is not possible to 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1– this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
complete all the instructions in 670BA–32– 514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; email: Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
047, RA, because of the configuration of the ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet: Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
airplane, this AD requires that any deviation http://www.bombardier.com. You may view
from the instructions provided in 670BA–32– Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
this service information at the FAA, 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
047, RA, must be approved as an alternative Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
method of compliance (AMOC) under the Internet https://
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
provisions of paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. on the availability of this material at the
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
FAA, call 425–227–1221. this service information at the FAA,
(h) Parts Installation Prohibition
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
As of the effective date of this AD, no Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18, Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
person may install an NLG or MLG EMA 2017.
information on the availability of this
having P/N BA698–85006–1 or BA698– Michael Kaszycki,
85007–1, on any airplane. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane It is also available on the Internet at
(i) Credit for Previous Actions Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. http://www.regulations.gov by searching
This paragraph provides credit for actions [FR Doc. 2017–11005 Filed 6–1–17; 8:45 am] for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0503.
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Examining the AD Docket
Bulletin 670BA–32–047, dated February 28, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the AD docket on
2014. the Internet at http://
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for
The following provisions also apply to this and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
AD: 14 CFR Part 39 0503; or in person at the Docket
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance [Docket No. FAA–2017–0503; Directorate Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Identifier 2017–NM–032–AD] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this RIN 2120–AA64 contains this NPRM, the regulatory
AD, if requested using the procedures found evaluation, any comments received, and
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
39.19, send your request to your principal
other information. The street address for
Company Airplanes
inspector or local Flight Standards District the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
Office, as appropriate. If sending information AGENCY: Federal Aviation 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it Administration (FAA), DOT. Comments will be available in the AD
to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking docket shortly after receipt.
nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(NPRM).
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
516–794–5531. Before using any approved
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, Boeing Company Model DC–9–81 (MD– (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
the manager of the local flight standards 81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD– Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
district office/certificate holding district 83), and DC–9–87 (MD–87) airplanes, 562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–5210;
office. and Model MD–88 airplanes. This email: george.garrido@faa.gov.
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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 17, 2017. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 25545 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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