82 FR 25556 - 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 | 2017-11002 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 105 (Friday, June 2, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25556-25559] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11002] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0521; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-189-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 reports of fuel leaks in the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical fuel pump (EFP) cartridge/canister electrical connectors and conduits. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for fuel leakage at the engine and APU fuel pumps, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by 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: [[Page 25557]]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- 0521; 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: Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; 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-2017-0521; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-189-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- 2016-32R1, dated October 12, 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: Fuel leaks have been reported in the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical fuel pump (EFP) cartridge/canister electrical connectors and conduits on production aeroplanes. Initially, Bombardier had determined that the subject discrepancy was limited to the new pump canister installations on 24 production aeroplanes. Bombardier also reported the possibility of cut insulation on the electric harness wires of the newly installed canister housing assemblies. Emergency [Canadian] AD CF-2014-17 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-15-17, Amendment 39-17919 (79 FR 44268, July 31, 2014)] was issued to limit landing light operation on-ground in order to address a potential fire hazard as result of possible fuel leak from APU, EFP electrical conduit in the landing light compartment. In addition, [Canadian] AD CF-2014-21 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014), superseded by FAA AD 2016-10-10, Amendment 39-18521 (81 FR 31497, May 19, 2016)(``AD 2016-10-10'')] was issued to mandate removal of then identified 24 discrepant EFP canister assemblies from service. Bombardier has recently determined that the subject fuel leaks may not be limited to the 24 units affected by [Canadian] AD CF- 2014-21 [(AD 2016-10-10)], but may potentially affect other in- service [Bombardier Model] CL-600-2B16 aeroplanes. Until such time that a final fix for the fuel leak problem is realized, Bombardier as an interim mitigating action, has issued [Service Bulletins] SB 604-28-022 and SB 605-28-010 that introduces [a] repeat [general visual] inspection and if required, rectification [related investigative and corrective actions] of subject fuel leaks on affected aeroplanes. [Canadian] AD CF-2016-32 was issued on 29 September 2016 to mandate compliance with applicable Bombardier SBs, to mitigate any potential safety hazard resulting from fuel leaks. Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is being issued to correct a typographic error in paragraph B.1. of the [Canadian AD] Corrective Actions. Related investigative actions involve, for certain airplanes, further inspections for fuel leakage. Corrective actions involve repair, and for certain other airplanes, those actions could include replacing O-rings, and replacing the fuel cartridge. 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-2017-0521. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., has issued the following service bulletins: Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-28-022, dated October 19, 2015; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-28-010, dated October 19, 2015. The service information describes procedures for repetitive general visual inspections, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. These documents are distinct since they apply to airplanes in different configurations. 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 121 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 25558]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Visual Inspection............. 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $10,285 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes, having serial numbers 5701 through 5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 through 5966 inclusive, 5968 through 5971 inclusive, and 5981, we estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace O-Ring in Affected Pump............... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $17 $272 $255. Replace Cartridge in Affected Pump............ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = 8,618 8,788 $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes having serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, we have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. 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-2017-0521; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-189-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-600-2B16 (CL-601- 3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 variants) airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, 5701 through 5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 Through 5966 inclusive, 5968 through 5971 inclusive, and 5981. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks in the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical fuel pump (EFP) cartridge/canister electrical connectors and conduits. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in certain fuel pumps to remove a potential fuel ignition hazard. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) General Visual Inspection and Corrective Action--Model CL-600-2B16 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 5301 Through 5665 Inclusive For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes, having serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive: Within 600 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, do general visual inspections of the locations specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-28-022, dated October 19, 2015; except where the Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-28-022, dated October 19, 2015 specifies to contact the manufacturer, before further flight accomplish corrective action in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective [[Page 25559]] actions before further flight. Repeat the general visual inspections at intervals not exceeding 600 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first. (1) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming from the right-hand side engine boost pump at the location of the belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0). (2) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming from the left-hand side engine boost pump at the location of the belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0). (3) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming from the EFP electrical wiring conduit outlet at the lower body fairing area for engine EFPs and at the right-hand landing light compartment for the APU EFP. (h) General Visual Inspection and Corrective Action--Model CL-600-2B16 Airplanes, Having Serial Numbers 5701 Through 5955 Inclusive, 5957, 5960 Through 5966 Inclusive, 5968 Through 5971 Inclusive, and 5981 For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes, having serial numbers 5701 through 5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 through 5966 inclusive, 5968 through 5971 inclusive, and 5981: Within 600 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, do general visual inspections of the locations specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-28-010, dated October 19, 2015; except where Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-28-010, dated October 19, 2015 specifies to contact the manufacturer, before further flight accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the general visual inspections at intervals not exceeding 600 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first. (1) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming from the right-hand side engine boost pump at the location of the belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0). (2) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming from the left-hand side engine boost pump at the location of the belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0). (3) Do a general visual inspection of the right-hand side landing light compartment for traces of fuel coming from the APU EFP. (i) 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-32R1, dated October 12, 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-2017-0521. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE- 172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-5531; email: [email protected]. (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 19, 2017. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-11002 Filed 6-1-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Regulatory Findings (e) Reason on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
This AD was prompted by the failure of the by searching for and locating Docket No.
We determined that this proposed AD FAA–2017–0518.
fire control amplifier (FCA), which was likely
would not have federalism implications caused by an electrical short in a discharged (2) For more information about this AD,
under Executive Order 13132. This squib for a fire extinguishing bottle. We are contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace
proposed AD would not have a issuing this AD to prevent failure of the FCA Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch,
substantial direct effect on the States, on and subsequent discharge of fire ANE–172, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
the relationship between the national extinguishing bottles and false fire Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
indications, leaving the flightcrew with less 11590; telephone 516–228–7301; fax 516–
Government and the States, or on the
firefighting capability in the event of a real 794–5531.
distribution of power and (3) For service information identified in
responsibilities among the various fire.
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
levels of government. (f) Compliance Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
For the reasons discussed above, I Comply with this AD within the Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
certify this proposed regulation: compliance times specified, unless already telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
done. email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (g) Replacement of Affected Circuit Breakers may view this service information at the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Within 6,000 flight hours or 3 years, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures whichever occurs first, after the effective date Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); of this AD: Replace the 7.5-amp circuit information on the availability of this
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in breakers specified in Bombardier Service material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Alaska; and Bulletin 84–26–16, Revision A, dated Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 19,
February 12, 2016, with 1-amp circuit 2017.
4. Will not have a significant breakers, part number MS3320–1, in
economic impact, positive or negative, accordance with the Accomplishment Victor Wicklund,
on a substantial number of small entities Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
under the criteria of the Regulatory 84–26–16, Revision A, dated February 12, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Flexibility Act. 2016. [FR Doc. 2017–10981 Filed 6–1–17; 8:45 am]
(h) Credit for Previous Actions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
This paragraph provides credit for actions
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
safety, Incorporation by reference, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
actions were performed before the effective
Safety. date of this AD using Bombardier Service
Federal Aviation Administration
The Proposed Amendment Bulletin 84–26–16, dated August 14, 2015.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions 14 CFR Part 39
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, The following provisions also apply to this [Docket No. FAA–2017–0521; Directorate
AD:
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Identifier 2016–NM–189–AD]
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
39 as follows: (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft RIN 2120–AA64
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
DIRECTIVES AD, if requested using the procedures found Inc., Airplanes
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 39.19, send your request to your principal AGENCY: Federal Aviation
continues to read as follows: inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (FAA), DOT.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Office, as appropriate. If sending information ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
directly to the ACO send it to ATTN: (NPRM).
§ 39.13 [Amended] Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
the following new airworthiness airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16
directive (AD): Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
(CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017– Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD
0518; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM– lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/ was prompted by reports of fuel leaks in
167–AD.
certificate holding district office. the engine and auxiliary power unit
(a) Comments Due Date (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (APU) electrical fuel pump (EFP)
We must receive comments by July 17, requirement in this AD to obtain corrective cartridge/canister electrical connectors
2017. actions from a manufacturer, the action must and conduits. This proposed AD would
be accomplished using a method approved require repetitive inspections for fuel
(b) Affected ADs by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, leakage at the engine and APU fuel
None. FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
pumps, and related investigative and
(c) Applicability Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by corrective actions if necessary. We are
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This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., the DAO, the approval must include the proposing this AD to address the unsafe
Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 DAO-authorized signature. condition on these products.
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial DATES: We must receive comments on
numbers 4001, and 4003 through 4504 (j) Related Information
this proposed AD by July 17, 2017.
inclusive. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(d) Subject Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–25, dated using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Air Transport Association (ATA) of September 5, 2016, for related information. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
America Code 26, Fire Protection. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket methods:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to your comments. We specifically invite rectification [related investigative and
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the comments on the overall regulatory, corrective actions] of subject fuel leaks on
instructions for submitting comments. economic, environmental, and energy affected aeroplanes. [Canadian] AD CF–
• Fax: 202–493–2251. aspects of this proposed AD. We will 2016–32 was issued on 29 September 2016 to
mandate compliance with applicable
• Mail: U.S. Department of consider all comments received by the Bombardier SBs, to mitigate any potential
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– closing date and may amend this safety hazard resulting from fuel leaks.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room proposed AD based on those comments. Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is being
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we issued to correct a typographic error in
Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http:// paragraph B.1. of the [Canadian AD]
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any Corrective Actions.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We Related investigative actions involve,
p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each for certain airplanes, further inspections
Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive for fuel leakage. Corrective actions
For service information identified in about this proposed AD. involve repair, and for certain other
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, those actions could include
Discussion
400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, replacing O-rings, and replacing the fuel
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Transport Canada Civil Aviation
cartridge. You may examine the MCAI
Customer Response Center North (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
in the AD docket on the Internet at
America toll-free telephone 1–866–538– for Canada, has issued Canadian
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514– Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–32R1,
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email dated October 12, 2016 (referred to after
0521.
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet this as the Mandatory Continuing
http://www.bombardier.com. You may Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Related Service Information Under 1
view this referenced service information MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition CFR Part 51
at the FAA, Transport Airplane for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL– Bombardier, Inc., has issued the
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and following service bulletins:
Renton, WA. For information on the CL–604 variants) airplanes. The MCAI • Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–
availability of this material at the FAA, states: 28–022, dated October 19, 2015; and
call 425 227–1221. Fuel leaks have been reported in the engine • Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–
and auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical 28–010, dated October 19, 2015.
Examining the AD Docket
fuel pump (EFP) cartridge/canister electrical The service information describes
You may examine the AD docket on connectors and conduits on production
aeroplanes. Initially, Bombardier had
procedures for repetitive general visual
the Internet at http://
determined that the subject discrepancy was inspections, and related investigative
www.regulations.gov by searching for
limited to the new pump canister and corrective actions if necessary.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
installations on 24 production aeroplanes. These documents are distinct since they
0521; or in person at the Docket
Bombardier also reported the possibility of apply to airplanes in different
Management Facility between 9 a.m. cut insulation on the electric harness wires configurations. This service information
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, of the newly installed canister housing is reasonably available because the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket assemblies. interested parties have access to it
contains this proposed AD, the Emergency [Canadian] AD CF–2014–17 through their normal course of business
regulatory evaluation, any comments [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–15–17,
Amendment 39–17919 (79 FR 44268, July 31,
or by the means identified in the
received, and other information. The
2014)] was issued to limit landing light ADDRESSES section.
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in operation on-ground in order to address a FAA’s Determination and Requirements
potential fire hazard as result of possible fuel of This Proposed AD
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
leak from APU, EFP electrical conduit in the
be available in the AD docket shortly landing light compartment. In addition, This product has been approved by
after receipt. [Canadian] AD CF–2014–21 [which the aviation authority of another
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: corresponds to FAA AD 2014–20–01, country, and is approved for operation
Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October in the United States. Pursuant to our
Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, 3, 2014), superseded by FAA AD 2016–10– bilateral agreement with the State of
ANE–172, FAA, New York Aircraft 10, Amendment 39–18521 (81 FR 31497, May
19, 2016)(‘‘AD 2016–10–10’’)] was issued to
Design Authority, we have been notified
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart of the unsafe condition described in the
mandate removal of then identified 24
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY discrepant EFP canister assemblies from MCAI and service information
11590; telephone 516–228–7367; fax service. referenced above. We are proposing this
516–794–5531. Bombardier has recently determined that AD because we evaluated all pertinent
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the subject fuel leaks may not be limited to information and determined an unsafe
the 24 units affected by [Canadian] AD CF– condition exists and is likely to exist or
Comments Invited 2014–21 [(AD 2016–10–10)], but may develop on other products of the same
We invite you to send any written potentially affect other in-service type design.
[Bombardier Model] CL–600–2B16
relevant data, views, or arguments about
aeroplanes. Until such time that a final fix for Costs of Compliance
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this proposed AD. Send your comments the fuel leak problem is realized, Bombardier
to an address listed under the as an interim mitigating action, has issued We estimate that this proposed AD
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. [Service Bulletins] SB 604–28–022 and SB affects 121 airplanes of U.S. registry.
FAA–2017–0521; Directorate Identifier 605–28–010 that introduces [a] repeat We estimate the following costs to
2016–NM–189–AD’’ at the beginning of [general visual] inspection and if required, comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
General Visual Inspection ............................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $10,285
For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes, and 5981, we estimate the following have no way of determining the number
having serial numbers 5701 through costs to do any necessary replacements of aircraft that might need these
5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 through 5966 that would be required based on the replacements:
inclusive, 5968 through 5971 inclusive, results of the proposed inspection. We
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace O-Ring in Affected Pump ............................... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ........................... $17 $272
Replace Cartridge in Affected Pump ............................ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................... 8,618 8,788
For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes the relationship between the national (b) Affected ADs
having serial numbers 5301 through Government and the States, or on the None.
5665 inclusive, we have received no distribution of power and
(c) Applicability
definitive data that would enable us to responsibilities among the various
provide cost estimates for the on- levels of government. This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
For the reasons discussed above, I Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–
condition actions specified in this 3R, and CL–604 variants) airplanes,
proposed AD. certify this proposed regulation: certificated in any category, having serial
According to the manufacturer, some 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, 5701
of the costs of this proposed AD may be action’’ under Executive Order 12866; through 5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 Through
covered under warranty, thereby 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 5966 inclusive, 5968 through 5971 inclusive,
reducing the cost impact on affected DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures and 5981.
individuals. We do not control warranty (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
(d) Subject
coverage for affected individuals. As a 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and Air Transport Association (ATA) of
result, we have included all costs in our America Code 28, Fuel.
4. Will not have a significant
cost estimate.
economic impact, positive or negative, (e) Reason
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities This proposed AD was prompted by
under the criteria of the Regulatory reports of fuel leaks in the engine and
Title 49 of the United States Code
Flexibility Act. auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical fuel
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
pump (EFP) cartridge/canister electrical
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
connectors and conduits. We are issuing this
section 106, describes the authority of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in certain
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: safety, Incorporation by reference, fuel pumps to remove a potential fuel
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Safety. ignition hazard.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
The Proposed Amendment (f) Compliance
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Accordingly, under the authority Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator, done.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
General requirements.’’ Under that 39 as follows: (g) General Visual Inspection and Corrective
section, Congress charges the FAA with Action—Model CL–600–2B16 Airplanes,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Serial Numbers 5301 Through 5665
DIRECTIVES Inclusive
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes, having
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive:
the Administrator finds necessary for
continues to read as follows: Within 600 flight hours or 12 months,
safety in air commerce. This regulation whichever occurs first, after the effective date
is within the scope of that authority Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
of this AD, do general visual inspections of
because it addresses an unsafe condition § 39.13 [Amended] the locations specified in paragraphs (g)(1),
that is likely to exist or develop on (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, and do all
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
products identified in this rulemaking applicable corrective actions, in accordance
the following new airworthiness
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action. with the Accomplishment Instructions of
directive (AD): Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–28–022,
Regulatory Findings Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017– dated October 19, 2015; except where the
0521; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM– Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–28–022,
We determined that this proposed AD dated October 19, 2015 specifies to contact
189–AD.
would not have federalism implications the manufacturer, before further flight
under Executive Order 13132. This (a) Comments Due Date accomplish corrective action in accordance
proposed AD would not have a We must receive comments by July 17, with the procedures specified in paragraph
substantial direct effect on the States, on 2017. (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective
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actions before further flight. Repeat the telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794– SUMMARY: This action proposes to
general visual inspections at intervals not 5531. Before using any approved AMOC, modify VHF Omnidirectional Range
exceeding 600 flight hours or 12 months, notify your appropriate principal inspector, (VOR) Federal airways V–66, V–189, V–
whichever occurs first. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
260, and V–266 in the Vicinity of
(1) Do a general visual inspection for traces of the local flight standards district office/
of fuel coming from the right-hand side certificate holding district office. Franklin, VA. The modifications are
engine boost pump at the location of the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any required due to the planned
belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0). requirement in this AD to obtain corrective decommissioning of the Franklin, VA,
(2) Do a general visual inspection for traces actions from a manufacturer, the action must VORTAC navigation aid which provides
of fuel coming from the left-hand side engine be accomplished using a method approved navigation guidance for portions of the
boost pump at the location of the belly fairing by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, above routes.
screw (FS412, BL 0.0). FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
DATES: Comments must be received on
(3) Do a general visual inspection for traces (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by or before July 17, 2017.
of fuel coming from the EFP electrical wiring
conduit outlet at the lower body fairing area the DAO, the approval must include the ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
for engine EFPs and at the right-hand landing DAO-authorized signature. proposal to the U.S. Department of
light compartment for the APU EFP. (j) Related Information Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
(h) General Visual Inspection and Corrective (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Action—Model CL–600–2B16 Airplanes, Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Having Serial Numbers 5701 Through 5955 Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–32R1, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1
Inclusive, 5957, 5960 Through 5966 dated October 12, 2016, for related (800) 647–5527 or (202) 366–9826. You
Inclusive, 5968 Through 5971 Inclusive, and information. This MCAI may be found in the must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
5981 AD docket on the Internet at http:// 2017–0438 and Airspace Docket No. 17–
For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes, having www.regulations.gov by searching for and AEA–6 at the beginning of your
serial numbers 5701 through 5955 inclusive, locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0521. comments. You may also submit
5957, 5960 through 5966 inclusive, 5968 (2) For more information about this AD, comments through the Internet at http://
through 5971 inclusive, and 5981: Within contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
www.regulations.gov. You may review
600 flight hours or 12 months, whichever Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch,
ANE–172, FAA, New York Aircraft the public docket containing the
occurs first, after the effective date of this proposal, any comments received, and
AD, do general visual inspections of the Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; any final disposition in person in the
locations specified in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, and do all telephone 516–228–7367; fax 516–794–5531; Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
applicable related investigative and email: Steven.Dzierzynski@faa.gov. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
corrective actions, in accordance with the (3) For service information identified in except federal holidays. The Docket
Accomplishment Instructions in Bombardier this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- Office (telephone 1 (800) 647–5527), is
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
Service Bulletin 605–28–010, dated October on the ground floor of the building at
19, 2015; except where Bombardier Service Canada; Widebody Customer Response
Center North America toll-free telephone 1– the above address.
Bulletin 605–28–010, dated October 19, 2015 FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
specifies to contact the manufacturer, before 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email Designations and Reporting Points, and
further flight accomplish corrective actions subsequent amendments can be viewed
in accordance with the procedures specified ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all www.bombardier.com. You may view this online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
applicable related investigative and service information at the FAA, Transport publications/. For further information,
corrective actions before further flight. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., you can contact the Airspace Policy
Repeat the general visual inspections at Renton, WA. For information on the Group, Federal Aviation
intervals not exceeding 600 flight hours or 12 availability of this material at the FAA, call Administration, 800 Independence
months, whichever occurs first. 425–227–1221.
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
(1) Do a general visual inspection for traces Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 19, telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
of fuel coming from the right-hand side 2017. also available for inspection at the
engine boost pump at the location of the Victor Wicklund, National Archives and Records
belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0).
(2) Do a general visual inspection for traces
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Administration (NARA). For
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. information on the availability of FAA
of fuel coming from the left-hand side engine
boost pump at the location of the belly fairing [FR Doc. 2017–11002 Filed 6–1–17; 8:45 am] Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
screw (FS412, BL 0.0). BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 741–6030, or go to http://
(3) Do a general visual inspection of the www.archives.gov/federal_register/
right-hand side landing light compartment code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
for traces of fuel coming from the APU EFP. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION locations.html.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Federal Aviation Administration Designations and Reporting Points, is
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: published yearly and effective on
14 CFR Part 71 September 15.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0438; Airspace FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve Docket No. 17–AEA–6] Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
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procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In Proposed Amendment VOR Federal Administration, 800 Independence
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Airways V–66, V–189, V–260, and V– Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
request to your principal inspector or local 266; in the Vicinity of Franklin, VA telephone: (202) 267–8783.
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN: Administration (FAA), DOT. Authority for This Rulemaking
Program Manager, Continuing Operational ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart The FAA’s authority to issue rules
(NPRM).
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; regarding aviation safety is found in
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 17, 2017. | |
| Contact | Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 25556 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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