82 FR 26864 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 111 (June 12, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 111 (June 12, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-11278 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 111 (Monday, June 12, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 26864-26867] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11278] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0530; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-012-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-11- 02, which applies to all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. AD 2016-11-02 requires repetitive inspections of the upper and lower engine pylons for protruding, loose, or missing fasteners; and repair if necessary. Since we issued AD 2016-11-02, we have determined that a terminating action is necessary to address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would continue to require the repetitive inspections of the upper and lower engine pylons for protruding, loose, or missing fasteners; and repair if necessary. This proposed AD would also require replacement of affected fasteners, which terminates the inspections. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 27, 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- 0530; 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 [[Page 26865]] be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; 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-2017-0530; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-012-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On May 17, 2016, we issued AD 2016-11-02, Amendment 39-18529 (81 FR 33371, May 26, 2016) (``AD 2016-11-02''), for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600- 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. AD 2016-11-02 was prompted by reports of loose or missing fasteners on the upper and lower engine pylon structure common to the upper and lower pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting. AD 2016-11-02 requires repetitive detailed visual inspections of the upper and lower engine pylons for protruding, loose, or missing fasteners; and repair, including applicable related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. We issued AD 2016- 11-02 to detect and correct protruding, loose, or missing fasteners, which could result in structural failure of the engine pylons. Since we issued AD 2016-11-02, we have determined that a terminating action is necessary to address the unsafe condition. In addition, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-10R1, dated July 8, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: There have been several reported findings of loose or missing Hi-Lite fasteners and collars on the left hand (L/H) and right hand (R/H) upper and lower engine pylon structure common to the upper and lower pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting. Missing fasteners in these areas are shown to significantly reduce the safety margins and could result in a structural failure of the engine pylon. Bombardier, as an interim corrective action issued a new Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task for detailed inspection of the engine pylon rib and skin fasteners to inspect for protruding, loose or missing fasteners and rectify any discrepancies noted in accordance with a Repair Engineering Order (REO). The original version of this [Canadian] AD, CF-2016-10, mandated the subject inspection and necessary rectification. Bombardier has since issued Service Bulletin (SB) 670BA-54-007 to replace all affected fasteners with interference fit fasteners [including applicable related investigative and corrective actions], as terminating action for the mandated inspection requirement. [Canadian] AD CF-2016-10 is now being revised to mandate compliance with SB 670BA-54-007. Related investigative actions include measurements of the attach holes in the engine pylon upper structure and special detailed visual inspections for cracks in the engine pylon structure. Corrective actions include repair. 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-2017-0530. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., issued Service Bulletin 670BA-54-007, dated May 13, 2016. The service information describes procedures for replacing fasteners and collars, including applicable related investigative and corrective actions. Bombardier, Inc., also issued Repair Engineering Order 670-54-51- 034, ``Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' Revision A, dated April 20, 2016. The service information describes procedures for repair, including applicable related investigative and corrective actions. In addition, Bombardier, Inc., issued Temporary Revision 54-0007, dated March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000 AMM. The service information describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection for protruding, loose, or missing fasteners of the left-hand and right-hand upper and lower engine pylons. 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 these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 273 airplanes of U.S. registry. Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection (retained from AD 2016- 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per inspection $23,205 per 11-02). per hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. Replacement (new action)......... 43 work-hours x $85 1,808 $5,463 per $1,491,399 per per hour = $3,655 inspection cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 26866]] We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair (retained from AD 2016-11- Up to 32 work-hours x $85 \(1)\ Up to $2,720. 02). per hour = $2,720. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the parts cost specified in this proposed AD for the on-condition repairs. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-11-02, Amendment 39-18529 (81 FR 33371, May 26, 2016), and adding the following new AD: Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0530; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-012-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 27, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-11-02, Amendment 39-18529 (81 FR 33371, May 26, 2016) (``AD 2016-11-02''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 10002 through 10344, inclusive. (2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, S/Ns 15001 through 15388 inclusive, 15391, 15392, and 15395. (3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/Ns 15001 through 15388 inclusive, 15391, 15392, and 15395. (4) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, S/Ns 19001 through 19044 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/ Pylons. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of loose or missing fasteners and collars on the upper and lower engine pylon structure common to the upper and lower pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting. We are issuing this AD to prevent protruding, loose, or missing fasteners, which could result in structural failure of the engine pylons. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection, With a Reference To Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2016-11-02, with a reference to new terminating action. At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Do a detailed visual inspection for protruding, loose, or missing fasteners of the upper and lower engine pylons, in accordance with Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 54-0007, dated March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 flight hours. Accomplishment of the replacement required by paragraph (j) of this AD is terminating action for the inspections required by this paragraph. (1) For airplanes that have accumulated more than 840 total flight hours as of June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-11- 02): Inspect within 660 flight hours or 3 months, whichever occurs first, after June 10, 2016. (2) For airplanes that have accumulated 840 total flight hours or less as of June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-11-02): Inspect before the accumulation of 1,500 total flight hours. (h) Retained Repair, With New Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2016-11-02, with new service information. If any protruding, loose, or missing fastener is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair, including applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with Bombardier Repair Engineering Order (REO) 670-54-51- 034, ``Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' dated March 7, 2016, or Revision A, dated April 20, 2016; except where Bombardier REO 670-54-51-034, ``Repair for Missing or loose/ Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' dated March 7, 2016; or Revision A, dated April 20, 2016; specifies to contact Bombardier for further instruction, before further flight, [[Page 26867]] repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). As of the effective date of this AD, use Bombardier REO 670-54-51-034, ``Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' Revision A, dated April 20, 2016, for the actions required by this paragraph. (i) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates paragraph (i) of AD 2016-11-02, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit only for the initial inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if that action was performed before June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-11-02) using Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter 4212, dated December 23, 2015; or Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter 4212A, Revision A, dated January 28, 2016. (j) New Requirements of This AD: Fastener and Collar Replacement Within 12,600 flight hours or 72 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Replace affected fasteners and collars, including doing all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-54-007, dated May 13, 2016. Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-54-007, dated May 13, 2016, specifies to contact Bombardier for appropriate action: Before further flight, accomplish the applicable corrective action in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. (k) Terminating Action for the Introductory Text to Paragraph (g) of This AD Accomplishing the replacement required by paragraph (j) of this AD constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by the introductory text to paragraph (g) of this AD. (l) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, if that action was performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier REO 670-54-51-035, ``Permanent Repair for Clearance Fit Installed (-8) Size Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS & Terminating Action for GREO 670-54-51-034,'' dated April 20, 2016. (m) 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 ACO, send it to: ATTN: The 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 DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-10R1, dated July 8, 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-2017-0530. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; 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 24, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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(5) All handling of hazelnuts grown in § 982.45 Establishment of grade, size, and (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and
the production area as defined in the quality regulations. Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
marketing order is in the current of * * * * * 1000) airplanes. AD 2016–11–02
interstate or foreign commerce or (c) Quality regulations. For any requires repetitive inspections of the
directly burdens, obstructs, or affects marketing year, the Board may establish, upper and lower engine pylons for
such commerce. with the approval of the Secretary, such protruding, loose, or missing fasteners;
A 30-day comment period is provided minimum quality and inspection and repair if necessary. Since we issued
to allow interested persons to respond requirements applicable to hazelnuts to AD 2016–11–02, we have determined
to this proposal. Thirty days is deemed facilitate the reduction of pathogens as that a terminating action is necessary to
appropriate because these proposed will contribute to orderly marketing or address the unsafe condition. This
changes have already been widely will be in the public interest. In such proposed AD would continue to require
publicized, and the Board and industry marketing year, no handler shall handle the repetitive inspections of the upper
would like to avail themselves of the hazelnuts unless they meet applicable and lower engine pylons for protruding,
opportunity to exercise the new minimum quality and inspection loose, or missing fasteners; and repair if
authority. All written exceptions requirements as evidenced by necessary. This proposed AD would
received within the comment period certification acceptable to the Board. also require replacement of affected
will be considered, and a producer (d) Different regulations for different fasteners, which terminates the
referendum will be conducted before markets. The Board may, with the inspections. We are proposing this AD
any of these proposals are implemented. approval of the Secretary, recommend to address the unsafe condition on these
different outgoing quality requirements products.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 982 for different markets. The Board, with DATES: We must receive comments on
Hazelnuts, Marketing agreements, the approval of the Secretary, may this proposed AD by July 27, 2017.
Nuts, Reporting and recordkeeping establish rules and regulations ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
requirements. necessary and incidental to the using the procedures found in 14 CFR
administration of this provision. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Recommended Further Amendment of ■ 6. Amend § 982.46 by adding
the Marketing Order methods:
paragraph (d) to read as follows: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
For the reasons set out in the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
§ 982.46 Inspection and certification.
preamble, 7 CFR part 982 is proposed to instructions for submitting comments.
be amended as follows: * * * * *
(d) Whenever quality regulations are • Fax: 202–493–2251.
PART 982—HAZELNUTS GROWN IN in effect pursuant to § 982.45, each • Mail: U.S. Department of
OREGON AND WASHINGTON handler shall certify that all product to Transportation, Docket Operations,
be handled or credited in satisfaction of M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR a restricted obligation meets the quality Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
part 982 continues to read as follows: regulations as prescribed. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. Dated: June 5, 2017. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
■ 2. Revise § 982.12 to read as follows: Bruce Summers, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Federal holidays.
§ 982.12 Merchantable hazelnuts. Service. For service information identified in
Merchantable hazelnuts means [FR Doc. 2017–11946 Filed 6–9–17; 8:45 am] this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
inshell hazelnuts that meet the grade, BILLING CODE 3410–02–P 400 Côte Vertu Road West, Dorval,
size, and quality regulations in effect Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone
pursuant to § 982.45 and are likely to be 514–855–5000; fax 514 855–7401; email
available for handling as inshell DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
hazelnuts. http://www.bombardier.com. You may
■ 3. Amend § 982.40 by revising Federal Aviation Administration view this referenced service information
paragraph (d) to read as follows: at the FAA, Transport Airplane
14 CFR Part 39 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
§ 982.40 Marketing policy and volume
regulation. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0530; Directorate Renton, WA. For information on the
Identifier 2017–NM–012–AD] availability of this material at the FAA,
* * * * * call 425–227–1221.
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regulations. Prior to September 20, the Examining the AD Docket
Board may consider grade, size, and Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, You may examine the AD docket on
quality regulations in effect and may Inc., Airplanes the Internet at http://
recommend modifications thereof to the AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
Secretary. Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
* * * * * 0530; or in person at the Docket
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■ 4. Revise the undesignated center (NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m.
heading prior to § 982.45 to read as and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
follows: SUMMARY: We propose to supersede except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–11– contains this proposed AD, the
Grade, Size, and Quality Regulation
02, which applies to all Bombardier, regulatory evaluation, any comments
■ 5. In § 982.45: Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet received, and other information. The
■ a. Revise the section heading; and Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model street address for the Docket Operations
■ b. Add new paragraphs (c) and (d). CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
The revisions should read as follows: airplanes; Model CL–600–2D24 the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
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be available in the AD docket shortly necessary. We issued AD 2016–11–02 to www.regulations.gov by searching for
after receipt. detect and correct protruding, loose, or and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz missing fasteners, which could result in 0530.
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe structural failure of the engine pylons.
Since we issued AD 2016–11–02, we Related Service Information Under 1
and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE– CFR Part 51
171, FAA, New York Aircraft have determined that a terminating
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart action is necessary to address the unsafe Bombardier, Inc., issued Service
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY condition. In addition, Transport Bulletin 670BA–54–007, dated May 13,
11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is 2016. The service information describes
516–794–5531. the aviation authority for Canada, has procedures for replacing fasteners and
issued Canadian Airworthiness collars, including applicable related
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Directive CF–2016–10R1, dated July 8, investigative and corrective actions.
Comments Invited 2016 (referred to after this as the Bombardier, Inc., also issued Repair
We invite you to send any written Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Engineering Order 670–54–51–034,
relevant data, views, or arguments about Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct ‘‘Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding
this proposed AD. Send your comments an unsafe condition for all Bombardier, Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon
to an address listed under the Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Skins FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L &
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model RHS,’’ Revision A, dated April 20, 2016.
FAA–2017–0530; Directorate Identifier CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) The service information describes
2017–NM–012–AD’’ at the beginning of airplanes; Model CL–600–2D24 procedures for repair, including
your comments. We specifically invite (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and applicable related investigative and
comments on the overall regulatory, Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series corrective actions.
economic, environmental, and energy 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: In addition, Bombardier, Inc., issued
aspects of this proposed AD. We will There have been several reported findings Temporary Revision 54–0007, dated
consider all comments received by the of loose or missing Hi-Lite fasteners and March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000
closing date and may amend this collars on the left hand (L/H) and right hand AMM. The service information
(R/H) upper and lower engine pylon describes procedures for a detailed
proposed AD based on those comments. structure common to the upper and lower
We will post all comments we pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting.
visual inspection for protruding, loose,
receive, without change, to http:// Missing fasteners in these areas are shown to or missing fasteners of the left-hand and
www.regulations.gov, including any significantly reduce the safety margins and right-hand upper and lower engine
personal information you provide. We could result in a structural failure of the pylons.
will also post a report summarizing each engine pylon. This service information is reasonably
substantive verbal contact we receive Bombardier, as an interim corrective action available because the interested parties
issued a new Aircraft Maintenance Manual have access to it through their normal
about this proposed AD. (AMM) task for detailed inspection of the
engine pylon rib and skin fasteners to inspect course of business or by the means
Discussion identified in the ADDRESSES section.
for protruding, loose or missing fasteners and
On May 17, 2016, we issued AD rectify any discrepancies noted in accordance FAA’s Determination and Requirements
2016–11–02, Amendment 39–18529 (81 with a Repair Engineering Order (REO). The
original version of this [Canadian] AD, CF– of This Proposed AD
FR 33371, May 26, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–
11–02’’), for all Bombardier, Inc., Model 2016–10, mandated the subject inspection This product has been approved by
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, and necessary rectification. the aviation authority of another
Bombardier has since issued Service
701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL–600– country, and is approved for operation
Bulletin (SB) 670BA–54–007 to replace all
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; affected fasteners with interference fit in the United States. Pursuant to our
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet fasteners [including applicable related bilateral agreement with the State of
Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL– investigative and corrective actions], as Design Authority, we have been notified
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) terminating action for the mandated of the unsafe condition described in the
airplanes. AD 2016–11–02 was inspection requirement. [Canadian] AD CF– MCAI and service information
prompted by reports of loose or missing 2016–10 is now being revised to mandate referenced above. We are proposing this
fasteners on the upper and lower engine compliance with SB 670BA–54–007. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
pylon structure common to the upper Related investigative actions include information and determined an unsafe
and lower pylon skin panels and engine measurements of the attach holes in the condition exists and is likely to exist or
thrust fitting. AD 2016–11–02 requires engine pylon upper structure and develop on other products of these same
repetitive detailed visual inspections of special detailed visual inspections for type designs.
the upper and lower engine pylons for cracks in the engine pylon structure.
Costs of Compliance
protruding, loose, or missing fasteners; Corrective actions include repair. You
and repair, including applicable related may examine the MCAI in the AD We estimate that this proposed AD
investigative and corrective actions, if docket on the Internet at http:// affects 273 airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost on U.S. operators
product
Inspection (retained from AD 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $0 $85 per inspection cycle ........ $23,205 per inspection cycle.
2016–11–02). $85 per inspection cycle.
Replacement (new action) ..... 43 work-hours × $85 per hour 1,808 $5,463 per inspection cycle ... $1,491,399 per inspection
= $3,655 per inspection cycle.
cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary repairs that would be inspection. We have no way of might need these repairs:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Repair (retained from AD 2016–11–02) ................. Up to 32 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,720 ...... (1) Up to $2,720.
1 Wehave received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the parts cost specified in this proposed AD for the
on-condition repairs.
Authority for This Rulemaking The Proposed Amendment engine thrust fitting. We are issuing this AD
to prevent protruding, loose, or missing
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority fasteners, which could result in structural
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, failure of the engine pylons.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows: (f) Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Comply with this AD within the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance times specified, unless already
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more done.
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
authority. (g) Retained Inspection, With a Reference To
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Terminating Action
We are issuing this rulemaking under continues to read as follows:
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, This paragraph restates the requirements of
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraph (g) of AD 2016–11–02, with a
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
reference to new terminating action. At the
General requirements.’’ Under that § 39.13 [Amended] applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1)
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by or (g)(2) of this AD: Do a detailed visual
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) inspection for protruding, loose, or missing
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2016–11–02, Amendment 39–18529 (81 fasteners of the upper and lower engine
for practices, methods, and procedures FR 33371, May 26, 2016), and adding pylons, in accordance with Bombardier
the Administrator finds necessary for the following new AD: Temporary Revision (TR) 54–0007, dated
safety in air commerce. This regulation March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017– Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Repeat the
is within the scope of that authority 0530; Directorate Identifier 2017–NM–
because it addresses an unsafe condition inspection thereafter at intervals not to
012–AD. exceed 1,500 flight hours. Accomplishment
that is likely to exist or develop on of the replacement required by paragraph (j)
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Comments Due Date
of this AD is terminating action for the
action. We must receive comments by July 27, inspections required by this paragraph.
2017. (1) For airplanes that have accumulated
Regulatory Findings more than 840 total flight hours as of June
(b) Affected ADs
We determined that this proposed AD 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–11–
This AD replaces AD 2016–11–02,
would not have federalism implications 02): Inspect within 660 flight hours or 3
Amendment 39–18529 (81 FR 33371, May 26,
under Executive Order 13132. This months, whichever occurs first, after June 10,
2016) (‘‘AD 2016–11–02’’).
2016.
proposed AD would not have a (c) Applicability (2) For airplanes that have accumulated
substantial direct effect on the States, on 840 total flight hours or less as of June 10,
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
the relationship between the national 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–11–02):
in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD,
Government and the States, or on the certificated in any category. Inspect before the accumulation of 1,500 total
distribution of power and (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 flight hours.
responsibilities among the various (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) (h) Retained Repair, With New Service
levels of government. airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 10002 Information
For the reasons discussed above, I through 10344, inclusive.
(2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D15 This paragraph restates the requirements of
certify this proposed regulation: paragraph (h) of AD 2016–11–02, with new
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, S/Ns
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 15001 through 15388 inclusive, 15391, service information. If any protruding, loose,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 15392, and 15395. or missing fastener is found during any
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D24 inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/Ns AD, before further flight, repair, including
15001 through 15388 inclusive, 15391, applicable related investigative and
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); corrective actions, in accordance with
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 15392, and 15395.
(4) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2E25 Bombardier Repair Engineering Order (REO)
Alaska; and (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, S/Ns 670–54–51–034, ‘‘Repair for Missing or
4. Will not have a significant Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
19001 through 19044 inclusive.
economic impact, positive or negative, Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL
on a substantial number of small entities (d) Subject 69.3 L & RHS,’’ dated March 7, 2016, or
under the criteria of the Regulatory Air Transport Association (ATA) of Revision A, dated April 20, 2016; except
America Code 54, Nacelles/Pylons. where Bombardier REO 670–54–51–034,
Flexibility Act.
‘‘Repair for Missing or loose/Protruding
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (e) Reason Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins
This AD was prompted by reports of loose FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,’’ dated
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation or missing fasteners and collars on the upper March 7, 2016; or Revision A, dated April 20,
safety, Incorporation by reference, and lower engine pylon structure common to 2016; specifies to contact Bombardier for
Safety. the upper and lower pylon skin panels and further instruction, before further flight,
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repair using a method approved by the FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone airplanes. This proposed AD was
Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before prompted by a review showing that
Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
inadequate clearance may exist between
Organization (DAO). As of the effective date
of this AD, use Bombardier REO 670–54–51– principal inspector, the manager of the local certain electrical wiring and nearby
034, ‘‘Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding flight standards district office/certificate structures. This proposed AD would
Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins holding district office. require an inspection of certain
FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,’’ (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any electrical wiring bundles and feeders,
Revision A, dated April 20, 2016, for the requirement in this AD to obtain corrective modifications, and corrective actions if
actions required by this paragraph. actions from a manufacturer, the action must necessary. We are proposing this AD to
be accomplished using a method approved address the unsafe condition on these
(i) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
With No Changes FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
products.
This paragraph restates paragraph (i) of AD (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO. If DATES: We must receive comments on
2016–11–02, with no changes. This approved by the DAO, the approval must this proposed AD by July 27, 2017.
paragraph provides credit only for the initial include the DAO-authorized signature. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD, if that action was performed before June (n) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR
10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–11– (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
02) using Bombardier Reference Instruction Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian methods:
Letter 4212, dated December 23, 2015; or AD CF–2016–10R1, dated July 8, 2016, for • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter related information. This MCAI may be http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
4212A, Revision A, dated January 28, 2016. found in the AD docket on the Internet at instructions for submitting comments.
(j) New Requirements of This AD: Fastener
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for • Fax: 202–493–2251.
and Collar Replacement
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0530. • Mail: U.S. Department of
(2) For more information about this AD, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Within 12,600 flight hours or 72 months contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer,
after the effective date of this AD, whichever 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch,
occurs first: Replace affected fasteners and ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
collars, including doing all applicable related Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY Washington, DC 20590.
investigative and corrective actions, in 11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax 516– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
accordance with the Accomplishment 794–5531. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin (3) For service information identified in p.m., Monday through Friday, except
670BA–54–007, dated May 13, 2016. Where this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte Federal holidays.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–54–007, Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, For service information identified in
dated May 13, 2016, specifies to contact Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514 this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Bombardier for appropriate action: Before 855–7401; email thd.crj@
further flight, accomplish the applicable Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
corrective action in accordance with the Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
www.bombardier.com. You may view this
procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of service information at the FAA, Transport telephone 201–440–6700; Internet
this AD. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
(k) Terminating Action for the Introductory Renton, WA. For information on the may view this referenced service
Text to Paragraph (g) of This AD availability of this material at the FAA, call information at the FAA, Transport
425–227–1221. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Accomplishing the replacement required
by paragraph (j) of this AD constitutes Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 24, SW., Renton, WA. For information on
terminating action for the inspections 2017. the availability of this material at the
required by the introductory text to Michael Kaszycki, FAA, call 425–227–1221.
paragraph (g) of this AD. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Examining the AD Docket
(l) Credit for Previous Actions Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
You may examine the AD docket on
This paragraph provides credit for the [FR Doc. 2017–11278 Filed 6–9–17; 8:45 am]
the Internet at http://
actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
www.regulations.gov by searching for
if that action was performed before the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
effective date of this AD using Bombardier
REO 670–54–51–035, ‘‘Permanent Repair for 0532; or in person at the Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Clearance Fit Installed (-8) Size Fasteners in Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088–FS Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS & Terminating except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Action for GREO 670–54–51–034,’’ dated 14 CFR Part 39 contains this proposed AD, the
April 20, 2016. regulatory evaluation, any comments
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0532; Directorate received, and other information. The
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
Identifier 2016–NM–203–AD] street address for the Docket Operations
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: RIN 2120–AA64 office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, Airworthiness Directives; Dassault be available in the AD docket shortly
ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve Aviation Airplanes after receipt.
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking International Branch, ANM–116,
Flight Standards District Office, as (NPRM). Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
to the ACO, send it to: ATTN: The Program SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain fax 425–227–1149.
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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 27, 2017. | |
| Contact | Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 26864 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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