82 FR 28266 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 118 (June 21, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 118 (June 21, 2017)
| Page Range | 28266-28269 | |
| FR Document | 2017-12798 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 21, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 28266-28269] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12798] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0562; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-027-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-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600- 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that a number of rubber bull gear (RBG) wheels installed in the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) were manufactured using an incorrect material specification. This proposed AD would require replacement of the affected RBG wheels. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North [[Page 28267]] 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- 0562; 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: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; 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-2017-0562; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-027-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- 2016-22, dated June 24, 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-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL- 600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: An inspection by the vendor revealed that a number of Rubber Bull Gear (RBG) Wheels installed in the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) of the CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24 and CL- 600-2E25 aeroplanes were manufactured from the incorrect material specification. The use of the incorrect material specification has a direct impact on the RBG Wheels life limit. The teeth of these non- conforming RBG Wheels may experience premature wear out and if not corrected, this condition could result in difficulties in maneuvering the aeroplane. This [Canadian] AD mandates replacement of the RBGs whose wheels have been made using an incorrect material specification. 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- 0562. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016. This service information describes procedures for identification of affected HSTAs, and replacement if necessary. 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 544 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and Replacement... Up to 20 work-hours x (\1\) Up to $1700......... Up to $924,800. $85 per hour = $1700. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the parts cost 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 [[Page 28268]] 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-2017-0562; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-027-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 7, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc., airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, equipped with horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) part number 8489-7 or 8489-7R. (1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. (2) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes. (3) Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. (4) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that a number of rubber bull gear (RBG) wheels installed in the HSTA were manufactured using an incorrect material specification. We are issuing this AD to prevent premature wear-out of the teeth of the RBG wheels, which could cause difficulties in maneuvering the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Serial Number Verification Within 600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect to determine whether the serial number (S/N) of the installed HSTA is listed in paragraph 1.A, ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016. If the S/N of the installed HSTA is not listed in paragraph 1.A, ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016, no further action is required by this AD, except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the HSTA can be conclusively determined from that review. (h) Replacement For any HSTA with a S/N listed in paragraph 1.A, ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016: Within the compliance times specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, replace the affected HSTA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016. Figure 1 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Compliance Time Criteria ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For HSTAs with S/N suffix A or with no Within 3600 FC accumulated suffix, that have accumulated 10,000 on the unit from the flight cycles (FC) or fewer. effective date of this AD. For HSTAs with S/N suffix A or with no Within 1800 FC accumulated suffix, that have accumulated more than on the unit from the 10,000 FC. effective date of this AD. For HSTAs with S/N suffix B or AB, that Within 3600 FC accumulated have accumulated 10,000 FC or fewer since on the unit from the the incorporation of Bombardier Service effective date of this AD. Bulletin 670BA-27-058. For HSTAs with S/N suffix B or AB, that Within 1800 FC accumulated have accumulated more than 10,000 FC since on the unit from the the incorporation of Bombardier Service effective date of this AD. Bulletin 670BA-27-058. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, dated April 26, 2016. (j) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, an HSTA having part number 8489-7 or 8489-7R, with a S/N listed in paragraph 1.A, ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016, unless the S/N has a suffix ``C'' marked on the identification plate adjacent to the S/N. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to 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 Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-22, dated June 24, 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-2017-0562. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 [[Page 28269]] 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; 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 June 12, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12798 Filed 6-20-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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United States must be safeguarded tree tomatoes for export to the Done in Washington, DC, this 16th day of
during movement from registered places continental United States, the June 2017.
of production to registered packinghouse can only accept tree Jere L. Dick,
packinghouses, and from registered tomatoes that are from registered places Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
packinghouses to arrival at the port of of production and that are produced in Health Inspection Service.
entry into the continental United States, accordance with this section. [FR Doc. 2017–12944 Filed 6–20–17; 8:45 am]
as specified by the operational BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
(2) Tree tomatoes must be packed in
workplan.
(b) Places of production requirements. insect-proof cartons or containers, or
(1) Registered places of production of covered with insect-proof mesh or
plastic tarpaulin, within 24 hours of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
tree tomatoes destined for export to the
continental United States must be harvest. These safeguards must remain
Federal Aviation Administration
determined by APHIS and the NPPO of intact until the tree tomatoes arrive in
Ecuador to be free from A. fraterculus the United States, or the consignment
14 CFR Part 39
and C. capitata based on trapping will not be allowed to enter the United
conducted in accordance with the States. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0562; Directorate
Identifier 2017–NM–027–AD]
operational workplan. If the flies per (3) All openings to the outside of the
trap per day exceed levels specified in packinghouse must be covered by RIN 2120–AA64
the operational workplan, the place of screening with openings of not more
production will be prohibited from than 1.6 mm or by some other barrier Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
exporting tree tomatoes to the that prevents pests from entering. The Inc., Airplanes
continental United States until APHIS packinghouse must have double doors AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and the NPPO of Ecuador jointly agree at the entrance to the facility and at the Administration (FAA), DOT.
that the risk has been mitigated. The interior entrance to the area where the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
NPPO must keep records regarding the tree tomatoes are packed.
placement and monitoring of all traps, (NPRM).
as well as records of all pest detections (d) Phytosanitary inspections. A
biometric sample of tree tomato fruit SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
in these traps, for at least 1 year and airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
provide the records to APHIS, upon jointly agreed upon by the NPPO of
Ecuador and APHIS must be inspected Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
request. (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702),
(2) Places of production must remove in Ecuador by the NPPO of Ecuador or
Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
fallen tree tomato fruit in accordance officials authorized by the NPPO of
Series 705), Model CL–600–2D24
with the operational workplan. Fallen Ecuador following post-harvest
(Regional Jet Series 900), and Model
fruit may not be included in field processing. The sample must be visually
CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
containers of fruit brought to the inspected for N. elegantalis and
airplanes. This proposed AD was
packinghouse to be packed for export. Tamarillo mosaic virus. A portion of the
(3) The NPPO of Ecuador must prompted by a report that a number of
fruit must then be cut open and rubber bull gear (RBG) wheels installed
inspect fields at registered places of inspected for A. fraterculus and C.
production at least once during the in the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator
capitata. (HSTA) were manufactured using an
growing season for Tamarillo mosaic
(1) If N. elegantalis is found, the incorrect material specification. This
virus. Sites must be determined by the
entire lot of fruit will be prohibited from proposed AD would require
NPPO to be free of the virus as a result
import into the United States unless it replacement of the affected RBG wheels.
of these inspections.
(4) Starting 60 days before harvest and is treated with an approved quarantine We are proposing this AD to address the
continuing throughout the shipping treatment monitored by APHIS. unsafe condition on these products.
season, the NPPO of Ecuador must visit (2) If Tamarillo mosaic virus is found, DATES: We must receive comments on
and inspect registered places of the entire lot of fruit will be prohibited this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.
production monthly for signs of from importation into the United States. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
infestation. The NPPO of Ecuador must (3) If a single larva of A. fraterculus using the procedures found in 14 CFR
allow APHIS to monitor these or C. capitata is found, the entire lot of 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
inspections. The NPPO of Ecuador must fruit will be prohibited from methods:
also certify to APHIS that registered importation to the United States and the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
places of production have effective fruit place of production producing that fruit http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
fly trapping programs and control will be suspended from the export instructions for submitting comments.
guidelines in place to reduce pest • Fax: 202–493–2251.
program until appropriate measures, as
populations. • Mail: U.S. Department of
agreed upon by the NPPO of Ecuador
(5) If APHIS or the NPPO of Ecuador Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
and APHIS, have been taken.
determines that a registered place of 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
production has failed to follow the (e) Phytosanitary certificate. Each W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
requirements in this paragraph (b), the consignment of fresh tree tomato fruit Washington, DC 20590.
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place of production will be excluded from Ecuador must be accompanied by • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
from the export program until APHIS a phytosanitary certificate, issued by the address above between 9 a.m. and 5
and the NPPO of Ecuador jointly agree NPPO of Ecuador, that contains an p.m., Monday through Friday, except
that the place of production has taken additional declaration that the tomatoes Federal holidays.
appropriate remedial measures to were produced in accordance with the For service information identified in
address the plant pest risk. requirements of this section, and have this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
(c) Packinghouse requirements. (1) been inspected and found free of A. 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
During the time registered fraterculus, C. capitata, N. elegantalis, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody
packinghouses are in use for packing and the Tamarillo mosaic virus. Customer Response Center North
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America toll-free telephone 1–866–538– FAA–2017–0562; Directorate Identifier This [Canadian] AD mandates replacement
1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514– 2017–NM–027–AD’’ at the beginning of of the RBGs whose wheels have been made
855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email your comments. We specifically invite using an incorrect material specification.
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet comments on the overall regulatory, You may examine the MCAI in the
http://www.bombardier.com. You may economic, environmental, and energy AD docket on the Internet at http://
view this referenced service information aspects of this proposed AD. We will www.regulations.gov by searching for
at the FAA, Transport Airplane consider all comments received by the and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., closing date and may amend this 0562.
Renton, WA. For information on the proposed AD based on those comments.
availability of this material at the FAA, We will post all comments we Related Service Information Under 1
call 425–227–1221. receive, without change, to http:// CFR Part 51
www.regulations.gov, including any We reviewed Bombardier Service
Examining the AD Docket personal information you provide. We Bulletin 670BA–27–072, Revision A,
You may examine the AD docket on will also post a report summarizing each dated October 26, 2016. This service
the Internet at http:// substantive verbal contact we receive information describes procedures for
www.regulations.gov by searching for about this proposed AD. identification of affected HSTAs, and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Discussion replacement if necessary. This service
0562; or in person at the Docket information is reasonably available
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority because the interested parties have
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, access to it through their normal course
except Federal holidays. The AD docket for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–22, of business or by the means identified
contains this proposed AD, the in the ADDRESSES section.
regulatory evaluation, any comments dated June 24, 2016 (referred to after
received, and other information. The this as the Mandatory Continuing FAA’s Determination and Requirements
street address for the Docket Operations Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the of This Proposed AD
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL– This product has been approved by
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will the aviation authority of another
be available in the AD docket shortly 600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
& 702), Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional country, and is approved for operation
after receipt. in the United States. Pursuant to our
Jet Series 705), Model CL–600–2D24
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz bilateral agreement with the State of
(Regional Jet Series 900), and Model
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) Design Authority, we have been notified
and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE– airplanes. The MCAI states: of the unsafe condition described in the
171, FAA, New York Aircraft MCAI and service information
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart An inspection by the vendor revealed that referenced above. We are proposing this
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY a number of Rubber Bull Gear (RBG) Wheels
installed in the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax Actuator (HSTA) of the CL–600–2C10, CL– information and determined an unsafe
516–794–5531. 600–2D15, CL–600–2D24 and CL–600–2E25 condition exists and is likely to exist or
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: aeroplanes were manufactured from the develop on other products of these same
incorrect material specification. The use of type designs.
Comments Invited the incorrect material specification has a
direct impact on the RBG Wheels life limit. Costs of Compliance
We invite you to send any written
The teeth of these non-conforming RBG
relevant data, views, or arguments about We estimate that this proposed AD
Wheels may experience premature wear out
this proposed AD. Send your comments and if not corrected, this condition could affects 544 airplanes of U.S. registry.
to an address listed under the result in difficulties in maneuvering the We estimate the following costs to
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. aeroplane. comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product U.S. operators
Inspection and Replacement ...... Up to 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1700 ............. (1) Up to $1700 ...... Up to $924,800.
1 We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the parts cost specified in this proposed AD.
According to the manufacturer, some section 106, describes the authority of the Administrator finds necessary for
of the costs of this proposed AD may be the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: safety in air commerce. This regulation
covered under warranty, thereby Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more is within the scope of that authority
reducing the cost impact on affected detail the scope of the Agency’s because it addresses an unsafe condition
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individuals. We do not control warranty authority. that is likely to exist or develop on
coverage for affected individuals. As a We are issuing this rulemaking under products identified in this rulemaking
result, we have included all costs in our the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, action.
cost estimate. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Regulatory Findings
Authority for This Rulemaking General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with We determined that this proposed AD
Title 49 of the United States Code promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in would not have federalism implications
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue air commerce by prescribing regulations under Executive Order 13132. This
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, for practices, methods, and procedures proposed AD would not have a
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substantial direct effect on the States, on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. using an incorrect material specification. We
the relationship between the national are issuing this AD to prevent premature
§ 39.13 [Amended] wear-out of the teeth of the RBG wheels,
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding which could cause difficulties in
responsibilities among the various the following new airworthiness maneuvering the airplane.
levels of government. directive (AD): (f) Compliance
For the reasons discussed above, I Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017– Comply with this AD within the
certify this proposed regulation: 0562; Directorate Identifier 2017–NM– compliance times specified, unless already
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 027–AD.
done.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (a) Comments Due Date
(g) Serial Number Verification
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the We must receive comments by August 7,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 2017. Within 600 flight hours after the effective
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); date of this AD, inspect to determine whether
(b) Affected ADs the serial number (S/N) of the installed
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
None. HSTA is listed in paragraph 1.A,
Alaska; and ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier Service Bulletin
4. Will not have a significant (c) Applicability 670BA–27–072, Revision A, dated October
economic impact, positive or negative, This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc., 26, 2016. If the S/N of the installed HSTA is
on a substantial number of small entities airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) not listed in paragraph 1.A, ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of
under the criteria of the Regulatory through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–072,
Flexibility Act. category, equipped with horizontal stabilizer Revision A, dated October 26, 2016, no
trim actuator (HSTA) part number 8489–7 or further action is required by this AD, except
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 8489–7R. as required by paragraph (j) of this AD. A
(1) Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet review of airplane maintenance records is
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
Safety. part number of the HSTA can be conclusively
Series 705) airplanes. determined from that review.
The Proposed Amendment (3) Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes. (h) Replacement
Accordingly, under the authority (4) Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet For any HSTA with a S/N listed in
delegated to me by the Administrator, Series 1000) airplanes.
paragraph 1.A, ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (d) Subject Service Bulletin 670BA–27–072, Revision A,
39 as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of dated October 26, 2016: Within the
America Code 27, Flight controls. compliance times specified in figure 1 to
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable,
DIRECTIVES (e) Reason replace the affected HSTA, in accordance
This AD was prompted by a report that a with the Accomplishment Instructions of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 number of rubber bull gear (RBG) wheels Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–072,
continues to read as follows: installed in the HSTA were manufactured Revision A, dated October 26, 2016.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIME CRITERIA
For HSTAs with S/N suffix A or with no suffix, that have accumulated 10,000 flight cycles (FC) Within 3600 FC accumulated on the unit from
or fewer. the effective date of this AD.
For HSTAs with S/N suffix A or with no suffix, that have accumulated more than 10,000 FC ..... Within 1800 FC accumulated on the unit from
the effective date of this AD.
For HSTAs with S/N suffix B or AB, that have accumulated 10,000 FC or fewer since the incor- Within 3600 FC accumulated on the unit from
poration of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–058. the effective date of this AD.
For HSTAs with S/N suffix B or AB, that have accumulated more than 10,000 FC since the in- Within 1800 FC accumulated on the unit from
corporation of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–058. the effective date of this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance actions from a manufacturer, the action must
This paragraph provides credit for actions (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft be accomplished using a method approved
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
if those actions were performed before the
AD, if requested using the procedures found (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
effective date of this AD using Bombardier in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
Service Bulletin 670BA–27–072, dated April 39.19, send your request to your principal the DAO, the approval must include the
26, 2016. inspector or local Flight Standards District DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it (l) Related Information
As of the effective date of this AD, no to the Program Manager, Continuing (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
person may install, on any airplane, an HSTA
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
having part number 8489–7 or 8489–7R, with 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–22, dated
a S/N listed in paragraph 1.A, ‘‘Effectivity,’’ NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax June 24, 2016, for related information. This
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– 516–794–5531. Before using any approved MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016, AMOC, notify your appropriate principal Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
unless the S/N has a suffix ‘‘C’’ marked on inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
the identification plate adjacent to the S/N. the manager of the local flight standards 2017–0562.
district office/certificate holding district (2) For more information about this AD,
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions office. contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer,
The following provisions also apply to this (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch,
AD: requirement in this AD to obtain corrective ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
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Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive
11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax 516– Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD.
794–5531. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(3) For service information identified in address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Transport Canada Civil Aviation
Canada; Widebody Customer Response Federal holidays. (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Center North America toll-free telephone 1– For service information identified in for Canada, has issued Canadian
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1– this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q- Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–18,
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt dated June 20, 2016 (referred to after
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, this as the Mandatory Continuing
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax
service information at the FAA, Transport
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
416–375–4539; email MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
Renton, WA. For information on the for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
availability of this material at the FAA, call
Internet http://www.bombardier.com. DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The MCAI
425–227–1221. You may view this referenced service states:
information at the FAA, Transport
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 12, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue A number of translating fuselage door
2017. operation interruptions has been reported. In
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Dionne Palermo, one case, the Aft Service door could not be
the availability of this material at the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane opened. It was found that the door lift latch
FAA, call 425–227–1221. bearings had corroded, which prevented the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–12798 Filed 6–20–17; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket door from opening.
The translating doors are classified as
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may examine the AD docket on emergency exits. The inability to open an
the Internet at http:// emergency exit could inhibit evacuation in
www.regulations.gov by searching for the event of an emergency. This [Canadian]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– AD is issued to mandate a one-time
0621; or in person at the Docket inspection of the translating door bearings to
Federal Aviation Administration
Management Facility between 9 a.m. check for corrosion, replace bearings if
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, required, and apply Corrosion Inhibiting
14 CFR Part 39
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Compound (CIC).
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0621; Directorate contains this proposed AD, the
Identifier 2017–NM–049–AD] regulatory evaluation, any comments You may examine the MCAI in the
received, and other information. The AD docket on the Internet at http://
RIN 2120–AA64 www.regulations.gov by searching for
street address for the Docket Operations
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Inc., Airplanes the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 0621.
be available in the AD docket shortly Related Service Information Under 1
AGENCY: Federal Aviation after receipt. CFR Part 51
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Bombardier has issued Service
(NPRM). and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE– Bulletin 84–52–88, dated April 14,
171, FAA, New York Aircraft 2016. This service information describes
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new procedures for identification of
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain corrosion in fuselage door bearings,
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400 replacement if necessary, and CIC
11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax
series airplanes. This proposed AD was application. This service information is
516–794–5531.
prompted by reports that operation of reasonably available because the
fuselage doors was interrupted due to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
interested parties have access to it
corrosion in certain door roller bearings. Comments Invited through their normal course of business
This proposed AD would require a one- or by the means identified in the
time detailed inspection of the bearings We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about ADDRESSES section.
for corrosion, and replacement if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to this proposed AD. Send your comments FAA’s Determination and Requirements
address the unsafe condition on these to an address listed under the of This Proposed AD
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
products.
FAA–2017–0621; Directorate Identifier This product has been approved by
DATES: We must receive comments on 2017–NM–049–AD’’ at the beginning of the aviation authority of another
this proposed AD by August 7, 2017. your comments. We specifically invite country, and is approved for operation
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, in the United States. Pursuant to our
using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy bilateral agreement with the State of
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will Design Authority, we have been notified
methods: consider all comments received by the of the unsafe condition described in the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this MCAI and service information
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD based on those comments. referenced above. We are proposing this
instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we AD because we evaluated all pertinent
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// information and determined an unsafe
• Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any condition exists and is likely to exist or
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We develop on other products of the same
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each type designs.
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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 August 7, 2017. | |
| Contact | Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 28266 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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