82 FR 27975 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
| Page Range | 27975-27977 | |
| FR Document | 2017-12396 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27975-27977] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12396] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0558; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-133-AD; Amendment 39-18930; AD 2017-12-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide procedures to stabilize the airplane's airspeed and attitude. This AD was prompted by two in-service incidents of loss of all air data information in the flight deck. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective July 5, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 5, 2017. We must receive comments on this AD by August 4, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0558. 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- 0558; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: 516-228-7301; fax: 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2015-11, dated June 9, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: Two in-service incidents have been reported on CL-600-2C10 aeroplanes regarding a loss of all air data information in the cockpit. The air data information was recovered as the aeroplane descended to lower altitudes. An investigation determined that the root cause in both events was high altitude icing (ice crystal contamination). If not addressed, this condition may affect continued safe flight. Due to similarities in the air data systems, such events could happen on all Bombardier CRJ models, CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL- 600-2D15, CL-600-2D24 and CL-600-2E25. Therefore, the corrective actions for these models will be mandated once their respective Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) revisions become available. This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of AFM procedures to guide the crew to stabilize the aeroplanes airspeed and attitude for continued safe flight. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0558. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., has issued Section 03-19, ``Unreliable Airspeed,'' of Chapter 3, ``Emergency Procedures,'' in the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2E25 (Series 1000) AFM, Revision 9, dated February 13, 2015. The service information describes procedures to stabilize the airplane's airspeed and attitude. 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 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of this same type design. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0558; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-133-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. [[Page 27976]] We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD. Costs of Compliance Currently, there are no affected airplanes on the U.S. Register. However, if an affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the required actions would take about 1 work- hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to be $85 per product. 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD: 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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): 2017-12-15 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18930; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0558; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-133-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective July 5, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 and subsequent, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of two in-service incidents of loss of all air data information in the flight deck. We are issuing this AD to advise the flight crew of procedures to stabilize the airplane's airspeed and attitude in the event of loss of air data information. Loss of air data information may result in loss of continued flight safety. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Airplane Flight Manual Revision Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Emergency Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include the information in Section 03-19, ``Unreliable Airspeed,'' of Chapter 3, ``Emergency Procedures,'' in the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2E25 (Series 1000) AFM, Revision 9, dated February 13, 2015. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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. (i) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-11, dated June 9, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0558. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Section 03-19, ``Unreliable Airspeed,'' of Chapter 3, ``Emergency Procedures,'' in the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2E25 (Series 1000) AFM, Revision 9, dated February 13, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (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. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. [[Page 27977]] (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 7, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12396 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 6, For service information identified in Due to similarities in the air data systems,
2017. this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., such events could happen on all Bombardier
Michael Kaszycki, 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, CRJ models, CL–600–2B19, CL–600–2C10,
CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24 and CL–600–
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody 2E25. Therefore, the corrective actions for
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Customer Response Center North these models will be mandated once their
[FR Doc. 2017–12176 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] America toll-free telephone 1–866–538– respective Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514– revisions become available.
855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email This [Canadian] AD mandates the
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet incorporation of AFM procedures to guide
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://www.bombardier.com. You may the crew to stabilize the aeroplanes airspeed
view this referenced service information and attitude for continued safe flight.
Federal Aviation Administration at the FAA, Transport Airplane You may examine the MCAI on the
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
14 CFR Part 39 Renton, WA. For information on the by searching for and locating Docket No.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0558; Directorate availability of this material at the FAA, FAA–2017–0558.
Identifier 2015–NM–133–AD; Amendment call 425–227–1221. It is also available
Related Service Information Under 1
39–18930; AD 2017–12–15] on the Internet at http://
CFR Part 51
RIN 2120–AA64
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Bombardier, Inc., has issued Section
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, 0558. 03–19, ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed,’’ of
Inc., Airplanes Chapter 3, ‘‘Emergency Procedures,’’ in
Examining the AD Docket the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet
AGENCY: Federal Aviation You may examine the AD docket on Model CL–600–2E25 (Series 1000) AFM,
Administration (FAA), DOT. the Internet at http:// Revision 9, dated February 13, 2015.
ACTION: Final rule; request for www.regulations.gov by searching for The service information describes
comments. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– procedures to stabilize the airplane’s
0558; or in person at the Docket airspeed and attitude. This service
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 information is reasonably available
airworthiness directive (AD) for all p.m., Monday through Friday, except because the interested parties have
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2E25 Federal holidays. The AD docket access to it through their normal course
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. contains this AD, the regulatory of business or by the means identified
This AD requires revising the airplane evaluation, any comments received, and in the ADDRESSES section.
flight manual (AFM) to provide other information. The street address for
procedures to stabilize the airplane’s FAA’s Determination and Requirements
the Docket Operations office (telephone
airspeed and attitude. This AD was of This AD
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
prompted by two in-service incidents of section. Comments will be available in This product has been approved by
loss of all air data information in the the AD docket shortly after receipt. the aviation authority of another
flight deck. We are issuing this AD to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: country, and is approved for operation
address the unsafe condition on these Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, in the United States. Pursuant to our
products. Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– bilateral agreement with the State of
172, FAA, New York Aircraft Design Authority, we have been notified
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart of the unsafe condition described in the
5, 2017.
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York MCAI and service information
The Director of the Federal Register
11590; telephone: 516–228–7301; fax: referenced above. We are issuing this
approved the incorporation by reference
516–794–5531. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
of a certain publication listed in this AD
information and determined the unsafe
as of July 5, 2017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
condition exists and is likely to exist or
We must receive comments on this
Discussion develop on other products of this same
AD by August 4, 2017.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation type design.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR (TCCA), which is the aviation authority FAA’s Determination of the Effective
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following for Canada, has issued Canadian Date
methods: Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–11,
Since there are currently no domestic
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to dated June 9, 2015 (referred to after this
operators of this product, notice and
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the as the Mandatory Continuing
opportunity for public comment before
instructions for submitting comments. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
issuing this AD are unnecessary.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
• Mail: U.S. Department of for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600– Comments Invited
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) This AD is a final rule that involves
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room airplanes. The MCAI states: requirements affecting flight safety, and
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Two in-service incidents have been we did not precede it by notice and
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
Washington, DC 20590. reported on CL–600–2C10 aeroplanes opportunity for public comment. We
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of regarding a loss of all air data information in invite you to send any written relevant
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the cockpit. The air data information was data, views, or arguments about this AD.
recovered as the aeroplane descended to
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room lower altitudes. An investigation determined Send your comments to an address
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., that the root cause in both events was high listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 altitude icing (ice crystal contamination). If Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–0558;
p.m., Monday through Friday, except not addressed, this condition may affect Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–133–
Federal holidays. continued safe flight. AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
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We specifically invite comments on the 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (Series 1000) AFM, Revision 9, dated
overall regulatory, economic, Alaska; and February 13, 2015.
environmental, and energy aspects of 4. Will not have a significant (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
this AD. We will consider all comments economic impact, positive or negative,
The following provisions also apply to this
received by the closing date and may on a substantial number of small entities AD:
amend this AD based on those under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
comments. Flexibility Act. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
We will post all comments we Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
receive, without change, to http:// has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
www.regulations.gov, including any Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD, if requested using the procedures found
personal information you provide. We safety, Incorporation by reference, in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
will also post a report summarizing each Safety. 39.19, send your request to your principal
substantive verbal contact we receive inspector or local Flight Standards District
Adoption of the Amendment Office, as appropriate. If sending information
about this AD.
Accordingly, under the authority directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
Costs of Compliance delegated to me by the Administrator, Program Manager, Continuing Operational
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Currently, there are no affected Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
airplanes on the U.S. Register. However, follows: telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
if an affected airplane is imported and Before using any approved AMOC, notify
placed on the U.S. Register in the future, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
your appropriate principal inspector, or
the required actions would take about 1 DIRECTIVES lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
work-hour per product to comply with the local flight standards district office/
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 certificate holding district office. The AMOC
the basic requirements of this AD. The continues to read as follows:
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. approval letter must specifically reference
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. this AD.
Based on these figures, we estimate the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
cost of this AD to be $85 per product. § 39.13 [Amended] requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding actions from a manufacturer, the action must
the following new airworthiness be accomplished using a method approved
Title 49 of the United States Code by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2017–12–15 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
section 106, describes the authority of 39–18930; Docket No. FAA–2017–0558; Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–133–AD. the DAO, the approval must include the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more DAO-authorized signature.
(a) Effective Date
detail the scope of the Agency’s This AD becomes effective July 5, 2017. (i) Related Information
authority. Refer to Mandatory Continuing
We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, None. Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–11, dated
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (c) Applicability June 9, 2015, for related information. You
General requirements.’’ Under that may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc., http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
section, Congress charges the FAA with Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0558.
1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 and
air commerce by prescribing regulations subsequent, certificated in any category. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
for practices, methods, and procedures (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(d) Subject
the Administrator finds necessary for approved the incorporation by reference
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air Transport Association (ATA) of (IBR) of the service information listed in this
is within the scope of that authority America Code 34, Navigation. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
because it addresses an unsafe condition (e) Reason part 51.
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD was prompted by reports of two (2) You must use this service information
products identified in this rulemaking in-service incidents of loss of all air data as applicable to do the actions required by
action. information in the flight deck. We are issuing this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
this AD to advise the flight crew of (i) Section 03–19, ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed,’’
Regulatory Findings procedures to stabilize the airplane’s of Chapter 3, ‘‘Emergency Procedures,’’ in the
airspeed and attitude in the event of loss of Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model
We determined that this AD will not CL–600–2E25 (Series 1000) AFM, Revision 9,
have federalism implications under air data information. Loss of air data
information may result in loss of continued dated February 13, 2015.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (ii) Reserved.
flight safety.
not have a substantial direct effect on (3) For service information identified in
the States, on the relationship between (f) Compliance this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
the national government and the States, Comply with this AD within the Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
or on the distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already Canada; Widebody Customer Response
responsibilities among the various done. Center North America toll-free telephone 1–
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
levels of government. 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
(g) Airplane Flight Manual Revision 514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
For the reasons discussed above, I
Within 30 days after the effective date of ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
certify that this AD: this AD, revise the Emergency Procedures www.bombardier.com.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) (4) You may view this service information
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; to include the information in Section 03–19, at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed,’’ of Chapter 3, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures ‘‘Emergency Procedures,’’ in the Bombardier information on the availability of this
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL–600–2E25 material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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(5) You may view this service information Attention: Contractual & Data Services repair if necessary. The NPRM also
that is incorporated by reference at the (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC proposed to add repetitive inspections
National Archives and Records 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; of the skin for cracking at the aft
Administration (NARA). For information on telephone 562–797–1717; Internet fastener column, and a one-time
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You inspection for defects in the production
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- may view this referenced service countersunk rivets, and corrective
locations.html. information at the FAA, Transport actions if necessary; and add an
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue optional skin trim-out repair, which
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 7,
2017.
SW., Renton, WA. For information on would terminate certain inspections. We
the availability of this material at the are issuing this AD to prevent cracking
Michael Kaszycki,
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also of the STA 259.5 circumferential butt
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane available on the Internet at http:// splice, which could result in loss of
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
www.regulations.gov by searching for structural integrity of the fuselage skin
[FR Doc. 2017–12396 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– and possible loss of cabin pressure.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 9188.
Comments
Examining the AD Docket
We gave the public the opportunity to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the AD docket on participate in developing this AD. The
the Internet at http:// following presents the comments
Federal Aviation Administration
www.regulations.gov by searching for received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– response to each comment.
14 CFR Part 39
9188; or in person at the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9188; Directorate Management Facility between 9 a.m. Request To Revise Terminating Action
Identifier 2016–NM–102–AD; Amendment and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Southwest Airlines (SWA) requested
39–18920; AD 2017–12–05] except Federal holidays. The AD docket that we revise paragraph (i) of the
RIN 2120–AA64
contains this AD, the regulatory proposed AD to specify that doing the
evaluation, any comments received, and optional repairs terminates the initial
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing other information. The address for the and repetitive inspections instead of just
Company Airplanes Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is the repetitive inspections. SWA stated
Docket Management Facility, U.S. that if a terminating repair were
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Department of Transportation, Docket installed prior to the initial inspection,
Administration (FAA), DOT. Operations, M–30, West Building there is no justification for either the
ACTION: Final rule. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 initial or repetitive inspections.
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, We agree with SWA’s request. We
SUMMARY: We are superseding DC 20590. have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–26– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: specify that the terminating repairs are
04 for certain The Boeing Company Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace applicable to both the initial and
Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, repetitive inspections.
–400, and –500 series airplanes. AD FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
2007–26–04 required repetitive Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment
inspections for cracking of certain Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; of the Proposed Actions
fasteners, and repair if necessary; and a phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627– Aviation Partners Boeing stated that
preventive modification, which 5210; email: jennifer.tsakoumakis@ accomplishing the supplemental type
terminated the repetitive inspections. faa.gov. certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not
This AD removes the mandatory
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: affect the actions specified in the
modification; adds repetitive
NPRM.
inspections of the skin for cracking, a Discussion
one-time inspection for defects of the We concur with the commenter. We
production countersunk rivets, and We issued a notice of proposed have redesignated paragraph (c) of the
corrective actions if necessary; and adds rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this
an optional skin trim-out repair, which part 39 to supersede AD 2007–26–04, AD and added paragraph (c)(2) to this
will terminate certain inspections. This Amendment 39–15306 (72 FR 71216, AD to state that installation of STC
AD was prompted by an evaluation by December 17, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–26– ST01219SE does not affect the ability to
the design approval holder (DAH) 04’’). AD 2007–26–04 applied to certain accomplish the actions required by this
indicating that certain skin panels are Boeing Model 737–100, –200, –200C, AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which
subject to widespread fatigue damage –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes. STC ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change
(WFD). We are issuing this AD to The NPRM published in the Federal in product’’ alternative method of
address the unsafe condition on these Register on October 20, 2016 (81 FR compliance (AMOC) approval request is
products. 72554) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was not necessary to comply with the
prompted by an evaluation by the DAH requirements of 14 CFR 39.17.
DATES: This AD is effective July 25, indicating that the forward skin panel at
Conclusion
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
2017. the station (STA) 259.5 circumferential
The Director of the Federal Register butt splice between stringers 19L and We reviewed the relevant data,
approved the incorporation by reference 24L is subject to WFD. The NPRM considered the comments received, and
of a certain publication listed in this AD proposed to continue to require determined that air safety and the
as of July 25, 2017. repetitive inspections for cracking public interest require adopting this AD
ADDRESSES: For service information around the heads of the fasteners on the with the changes described previously,
identified in this final rule, contact forward fastener row in certain areas of and minor editorial changes. We have
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a certain circumferential butt splice, and determined that these minor changes:
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective July 5, 2017. | |
| Contact | Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: 516-228-7301; fax: 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 27975 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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