82 FR 28269 - 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 | 28269-28271 | |
| FR Document | 2017-12803 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 21, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 28269-28271] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12803] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0621; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-049-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 DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that operation of fuselage doors was interrupted due to corrosion in certain door roller bearings. This proposed AD would require a one-time detailed inspection of the bearings for corrosion, and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by 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., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375- 4539; 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- 0621; 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-2017-0621; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-049-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- 2016-18, dated June 20, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The MCAI states: A number of translating fuselage door operation interruptions has been reported. In one case, the Aft Service door could not be opened. It was found that the door lift latch bearings had corroded, which prevented the door from opening. The translating doors are classified as emergency exits. The inability to open an emergency exit could inhibit evacuation in the event of an emergency. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate a one-time inspection of the translating door bearings to check for corrosion, replace bearings if required, and apply Corrosion Inhibiting Compound (CIC). 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- 0621. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84-52-88, dated April 14, 2016. This service information describes procedures for identification of corrosion in fuselage door bearings, replacement if necessary, and CIC application. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type designs. [[Page 28270]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 143 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and CIC application........ 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 $97,240 hour = $680 for 3 doors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement.......................... 4 work-hours x $85 per $432 $772 per door. hour = $340 per door. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0621; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-049-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 7, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4488 inclusive, except those incorporating Bombardier ModSum IS4Q5200050. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of interrupted operation of translating fuselage doors caused by corrosion in the door lift and latch shaft roller bearings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct bearing corrosion and prevent door operation interruptions that could inhibit safe evacuation of the airplane in an emergency. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Replacement of Bearings Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, do a detailed visual inspection of all translating fuselage door lift and latch shaft roller bearings for signs of corrosion, damaged seals, and loss of lubricant; replace any corroded bearings; and apply corrosion- inhibiting compound (CIC); in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-88, dated April 14, 2016. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-85, dated September 23, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-85, Revision A, dated January 22, 2016. (i) 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 [[Page 28271]] inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-18, dated June 20, 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-2017-0621. (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., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; 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. 2017-12803 Filed 6-20-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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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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Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to
We estimate that this proposed AD comply with this proposed AD:
affects 143 airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection and CIC application ....................... 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 for 3 $0 $680 $97,240
doors.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Replacement ............................................................ 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 per door ........ $432 $772 per door.
Authority for This Rulemaking 4. Will not have a significant (d) Subject
economic impact, positive or negative, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Title 49 of the United States Code
on a substantial number of small entities America Code 52, Doors.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
under the criteria of the Regulatory (e) Reason
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Flexibility Act.
section 106, describes the authority of This AD was prompted by reports of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 interrupted operation of translating fuselage
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more doors caused by corrosion in the door lift and
detail the scope of the Agency’s Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation latch shaft roller bearings. We are issuing this
authority. safety, Incorporation by reference, AD to detect and correct bearing corrosion
Safety. and prevent door operation interruptions that
We are issuing this rulemaking under
could inhibit safe evacuation of the airplane
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, The Proposed Amendment in an emergency.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that Accordingly, under the authority (f) Compliance
section, Congress charges the FAA with delegated to me by the Administrator, Comply with this AD within the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part compliance times specified, unless already
air commerce by prescribing regulations 39 as follows: done.
for practices, methods, and procedures (g) Inspection and Replacement of Bearings
the Administrator finds necessary for PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months
safety in air commerce. This regulation DIRECTIVES after the effective date of this AD, whichever
is within the scope of that authority occurs earlier, do a detailed visual inspection
because it addresses an unsafe condition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 of all translating fuselage door lift and latch
that is likely to exist or develop on continues to read as follows: shaft roller bearings for signs of corrosion,
products identified in this rulemaking damaged seals, and loss of lubricant; replace
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
action. any corroded bearings; and apply corrosion-
§ 39.13 [Amended] inhibiting compound (CIC); in accordance
Regulatory Findings with the Accomplishment Instructions of
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–52–88, dated
We determined that this proposed AD
the following new airworthiness April 14, 2016.
would not have federalism implications
directive (AD): (h) Credit for Previous Actions
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017– This paragraph provides credit for actions
substantial direct effect on the States, on 0621; Directorate Identifier 2017–NM– required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
the relationship between the national 049–AD. actions were performed before the effective
Government and the States, or on the (a) Comments Due Date date of this AD using Bombardier Service
distribution of power and Bulletin 84–52–85, dated September 23,
We must receive comments by August 7, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–52–
responsibilities among the various 2017. 85, Revision A, dated January 22, 2016.
levels of government.
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For the reasons discussed above, I (b) Affected ADs (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
certify this proposed regulation: None. The following provisions also apply to this
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory AD:
(c) Applicability
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures airplanes, certificated in any category, serial has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4488 AD, if requested using the procedures found
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in inclusive, except those incorporating in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Alaska; and Bombardier ModSum IS4Q5200050. 39.19, send your request to your principal
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inspector or local Flight Standards District DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the availability of this material at the
Office, as appropriate. If sending information FAA, call 425–227–1221.
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it Federal Aviation Administration
to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Examining the AD Docket
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, the Internet at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0563; Directorate
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax www.regulations.gov by searching for
Identifier 2017–NM–021–AD]
516–794–5531. Before using any approved and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal RIN 2120–AA64 0563; or in person at the Docket
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
the manager of the local flight standards Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
district office/certificate holding district Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as except Federal holidays. The AD docket
office. Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) contains this proposed AD, the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective received, and other information. The
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
actions from a manufacturer, the action must street address for the Docket Operations
Administration (FAA), DOT.
be accomplished using a method approved office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation be available in the AD docket shortly
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design after receipt.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the DAO, the approval must include the
AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
DAO-authorized signature.
(SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
(j) Related Information airplanes. This proposed AD was 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing prompted by the determination that new FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian inspection tasks for the drag brace WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–18, dated support fitting of the main landing gear 1112; fax: 425–227–1149.
June 20, 2016, for related information. This (MLG) and corrosion prevention and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the control program (CPCP) related tasks are
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by necessary. This proposed AD would Comments Invited
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– require revising the maintenance or We invite you to send any written
2017–0621. inspection program, as applicable, to relevant data, views, or arguments about
(2) For more information about this AD, incorporate airworthiness limitations, this proposed AD. Send your comments
contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, including new inspection tasks for the to an address listed under the
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, drag brace support fitting of the MLG ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 and to implement CPCP related tasks. FAA–2017–0563; Directorate Identifier
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY We are proposing this AD to address the 2017–NM–021–AD’’ at the beginning of
11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax 516– unsafe condition on these products. your comments. We specifically invite
794–5531. DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
(3) For service information identified in this proposed AD by August 7, 2017. economic, environmental, and energy
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, consider all comments received by the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; closing date and may amend this
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; proposed AD based on those comments.
methods:
email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You receive, without change, to http://
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
may view this service information at the
instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
• Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
• Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
information on the availability of this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 12, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
2017. Discussion
Washington, DC 20590.
Dionne Palermo, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail The European Aviation Safety Agency
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European
[FR Doc. 2017–12803 Filed 6–20–17; 8:45 am] Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
For service information identified in Directive 2017–0033, dated February 17,
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this NPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab 2017 (referred to after this as the
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Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linköping, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
+46 13 18 4874; email an unsafe condition for all Saab AB,
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com; Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/
Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The
You may view this referenced service MCAI states:
information at the FAA, Transport The airworthiness limitations and/or
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue certification maintenance instructions for
SW., Renton, WA. For information on SAAB SF340A and 340B, which are
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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 28269 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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