82 FR 29376 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 124 (June 29, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 124 (June 29, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-13411 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 124 (Thursday, June 29, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 29376-29379] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-13411] [[Page 29376]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7529; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-207-AD; Amendment 39-18939; AD 2017-13-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-16-02, which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes. AD 2014-16-02 required revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit thrust reverser operation, doing repetitive detailed inspections of both engine thrust reversers for cracks, and modifying the thrust reversers if necessary. The modification is also an interim (optional) terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This new AD adds a new terminating modification of the thrust reversers, which includes new inspections and repair, if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that it is necessary to add a requirement to repair or modify the thrust reversers, which would terminate the requirements of AD 2014-16-02. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 3, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 3, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of August 12, 2014 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014). ADDRESSES: 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 number 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone number 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; 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-2015-7529. 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-2015- 7529; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, 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 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-02''). AD 2014-16-02 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2016 (81 FR 89881) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on December 24, 2015 (80 FR 80293) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that it is necessary to add a requirement to repair or modify the thrust reversers, which would terminate the requirements of AD 2014-16-02 after modification or repair. The NPRM proposed to continue to require the actions specified in AD 2014-16-02 until modification or repair of the thrust reversers. The SNPRM proposed to reduce the compliance time for modification of the thrust reversers, and add new modification procedures. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks of the translating sleeve at the thrust reverser actuator attachment points, which could result in deployment or dislodgement of an engine thrust reverser in flight and subsequent reduced control of the airplane. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2014-19R1, dated March 11, 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- 1A11 (CL-600) airplanes. The MCAI states: There have been two reported incidents of partial deployment of an engine thrust reverser in-flight, caused by a failure of the translating sleeve at the thrust reverser actuator attachment points. Inspection of the same area on some other thrust reversers revealed cracks emanating from the holes under the nut plates. In both incidents, the affected aeroplane landed safely without any noticeable controllability issues, however structural failure of thrust reverser actuator attachment points resulting in thrust reverser deployment or dislodgment in flight is a safety hazard warranting an immediate mitigating action. To help in mitigating any immediate safety hazard, Bombardier Inc. has revised the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) through Temporary Revisions (TR) 600/29, 600/30, 600-1/24 and 600-1/26, to prohibit the thrust reverser operation on affected aeroplanes. Additionally, as an interim corrective action, Bombardier Inc. has issued alert service bulletin (ASB) A600-0769 requiring an inspection and/or a mechanical lock out of the thrust reverser to prevent it from moving out of forward thrust mode. Original [TCCA] Emergency AD CF-2014-19 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-16-02] was issued 20 June 2014 to mandate the incorporation of above mentioned revised AFM procedures and compliance with ASB A600-0769. This [TCCA] AD is now being revised to include the terminating action [modification of the thrust reversers] in accordance with Part C of the ASB A600-0769 Rev 02 dated 22 February 2016. 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-2015- 7529. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial [[Page 29377]] changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016. The service information describes procedures for a new permanent modification of the thrust reversers on both engines, which includes inspections for cracks and elongated holes. We also reviewed the following TRs, which introduce procedures to prohibit thrust reverser operation. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations. Canadair TR 600/29-2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 AFM. Canadair TR 600-1/24-2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 AFM (Winglets). 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 18 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM revision; inspection [retained 29 work-hours x $85 per N/A $2,465 $44,370 actions from AD 2014[dash]16[dash]02]. hour = $2,465. New modification...................... 100 work-hours x $85 per $509 9,009 162,162 hour = $8,500. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary modifications that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this modification: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification............................... 36 work-hours x $85 per hour = $509 $3,569 $3,060. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions for the inspections that are part of the new modification specified in this AD. 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014), and adding the following new AD: 2017-13-09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18939; Docket No. FAA- 2015-7529; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-207-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 3, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-16-02, Amendment 39-17926 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-02''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 1004 through 1085 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 78, Engine Exhaust. [[Page 29378]] (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of partial deployment of an engine thrust reverser in flight caused by a failure of the translating sleeve at the thrust reverser attachment points. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks of the translating sleeve at the thrust reverser actuator attachment points, which could result in deployment or dislodgement of an engine thrust reverser in flight and subsequent reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-16-02, with revised service information. Within 1 calendar day after August 12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-16-02): Revise the applicable sections of the AFM to include the information specified in the temporary revisions (TRs) identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. These TRs introduce procedures to prohibit thrust reverser operation. Operate the airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the TRs identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. The revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be done by inserting copies of the applicable TRs identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD into the AFM. When these TRs have been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the applicable TRs, and the TRs may be removed. (1) Canadair TR 600/29, dated June 20, 2014, to the Canadair CL- 600-1A11 AFM; or Canadair TR 600/29-2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 AFM. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Canadair TR 600/29-2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 AFM. (2) Canadair TR 600-1/24, dated June 20, 2014, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 AFM (Winglets), including Erratum, Publication No. PSP 600-1AFM (US), TR No. 600-1/24, June 20, 2014; or Canadair TR 600-1/ 24-2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 AFM (Winglets). As of the effective date of this AD, use only Canadair TR 600-1/24-2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 AFM (Winglets). (h) Retained Repetitive Inspections and Modifications, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2014-16-02, with revised service information. Within 25 flight cycles or 90 days, whichever occurs first, after August 12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-16-02), do detailed inspections (including a borescope inspection) of both engine thrust reversers for cracks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2014; or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016. (1) If no cracking is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, repeat the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles until the repair or modification specified in paragraph (i) or (k) of this AD is done. (2) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, modify the thrust reversers on both engines, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2014; or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016. (i) Retained Optional Terminating Modification, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the optional terminating action specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2014-16-02, with revised service information. Modifying the thrust reversers on both engines, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2014; or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016; terminates the inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016. (j) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (j) of AD 2014-16-02, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before August 12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-16-02), using Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, dated June 19, 2014. (k) New Requirement of This AD: Permanent Modification and Inspections Within 24 months after the accomplishing the modification specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, or within 48 months after accomplishing the initial inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, whichever occurs later: Modify the thrust reversers on both engines, including doing the inspections specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(6) of this AD, in accordance with Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016, except as required by paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD. Modification of all thrust reversers terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD. (1) Do general visual inspections of the flipper doors for cracks. (2) Do a general visual inspection of the thrust reverser skin, frames, joints, splices, and fasteners for cracks. (3) Do a general visual inspection of the thrust reverser for cracks. (4) Do liquid penetrant or eddy current inspections, as applicable, of the frames for cracks. (5) Do a detailed visual inspection of the frames for cracks and elongated holes, and do a liquid penetrant inspection of the frames for cracks. (6) Do a liquid penetrant or an eddy current inspection of the translating sleeve skin for cracks. (l) New Requirement of This AD: Repair If, during any inspection required by paragraph (k) of this AD, any cracking or elongated hole is found, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). (m) New Exceptions to Service Information (1) If it is not possible to follow all instructions specified in Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016, during accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (k) of this AD, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. (2) Where Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016, specifies to contact Bombardier if shim thickness is over the applicable thicknesses identified in Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. (n) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, 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, [[Page 29379]] FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2014-19R1, dated March 11, 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-2015-7529. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar Gomez, 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 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD. (p) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 3, 2017. (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, 2016. (ii) Canadair Temporary Revision 600/29-2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 Airplane Flight Manual. (iii) Canadair Temporary Revision 600-1/24-2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 Airplane Flight Manual (Winglets). (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 12, 2014 (79 FR 46968, August 12, 2014). (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A600-0769, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2014. (ii) Canadair TR 600/29, dated June 20, 2014, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 Airplane Flight Manual. (iii) Canadair TR 600-1/24, dated June 20, 2014, to the Canadair CL-600-1A11 AFM (Winglets), including Erratum, Publication No. PSP 600-1AFM (US), TR No. 600-1/24, June 20, 2014. (5) 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 number 1-866-538-1247 or direct- dial telephone number 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (6) 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. (7) 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 16, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-13411 Filed 6-28-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION availability of this material at the FAA, deployment or dislodgement of an
call 425–227–1221. It is also available engine thrust reverser in flight and
Federal Aviation Administration on the Internet at http:// subsequent reduced control of the
www.regulations.gov by searching for airplane.
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Transport Canada Civil Aviation
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7529; Directorate 7529. (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Identifier 2014–NM–207–AD; Amendment Examining the AD Docket for Canada, has issued Canadian
39–18939; AD 2017–13–09] Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–19R1,
You may examine the AD docket on dated March 11, 2016 (referred to after
RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http:// this as the Mandatory Continuing
www.regulations.gov by searching for Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Inc., Airplanes
7529; or in person at the Docket for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m. 600–1A11 (CL–600) airplanes. The
Administration (FAA), Department of and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, MCAI states:
Transportation (DOT). except Federal holidays. The AD docket
There have been two reported incidents of
ACTION: Final rule. contains this AD, the regulatory partial deployment of an engine thrust
evaluation, any comments received, and reverser in-flight, caused by a failure of the
SUMMARY: We are superseding other information. The address for the translating sleeve at the thrust reverser
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–16– Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) actuator attachment points. Inspection of the
02, which applied to certain is Docket Management Facility, U.S. same area on some other thrust reversers
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–1A11 Department of Transportation, Docket revealed cracks emanating from the holes
(CL–600) airplanes. AD 2014–16–02 Operations, M–30, West Building under the nut plates.
required revising the airplane flight Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 In both incidents, the affected aeroplane
manual to prohibit thrust reverser New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, landed safely without any noticeable
controllability issues, however structural
operation, doing repetitive detailed DC 20590. failure of thrust reverser actuator attachment
inspections of both engine thrust FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: points resulting in thrust reverser
reversers for cracks, and modifying the Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, deployment or dislodgment in flight is a
thrust reversers if necessary. The Airframe and Mechanical Systems safety hazard warranting an immediate
modification is also an interim Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York mitigating action.
(optional) terminating action for the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 To help in mitigating any immediate safety
repetitive inspections. This new AD Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, hazard, Bombardier Inc. has revised the
adds a new terminating modification of Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) through
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax Temporary Revisions (TR) 600/29, 600/30,
the thrust reversers, which includes 516–794–5531. 600–1/24 and 600–1/26, to prohibit the thrust
new inspections and repair, if
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: reverser operation on affected aeroplanes.
necessary. This AD was prompted by a Additionally, as an interim corrective action,
determination that it is necessary to add Discussion Bombardier Inc. has issued alert service
a requirement to repair or modify the We issued a supplemental notice of bulletin (ASB) A600–0769 requiring an
thrust reversers, which would terminate proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to inspection and/or a mechanical lock out of
the requirements of AD 2014–16–02. We amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD the thrust reverser to prevent it from moving
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe out of forward thrust mode.
2014–16–02, Amendment 39–17926 (79 Original [TCCA] Emergency AD CF–2014–
condition on these products. FR 46968, August 12, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014– 19 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–16–
DATES: This AD is effective August 3, 16–02’’). AD 2014–16–02 applied to 02] was issued 20 June 2014 to mandate the
2017. certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600– incorporation of above mentioned revised
The Director of the Federal Register 1A11 (CL–600) airplanes. The SNPRM AFM procedures and compliance with ASB
approved the incorporation by reference published in the Federal Register on A600–0769. This [TCCA] AD is now being
of certain publications listed in this AD December 13, 2016 (81 FR 89881) (‘‘the revised to include the terminating action
as of August 3, 2017. SNPRM’’). We preceded the SNPRM [modification of the thrust reversers] in
The Director of the Federal Register with a notice of proposed rulemaking accordance with Part C of the ASB A600–
approved the incorporation by reference 0769 Rev 02 dated 22 February 2016.
(NPRM) that published in the Federal
of certain other publications listed in Register on December 24, 2015 (80 FR You may examine the MCAI in the
this AD as of August 12, 2014 (79 FR 80293) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was AD docket on the Internet at http://
46968, August 12, 2014). prompted by a determination that it is www.regulations.gov by searching for
ADDRESSES: For service information necessary to add a requirement to repair and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
identified in this final rule, contact or modify the thrust reversers, which 7529.
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road would terminate the requirements of AD
Comments
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 2014–16–02 after modification or repair.
Widebody Customer Response Center The NPRM proposed to continue to We gave the public the opportunity to
North America; toll-free telephone require the actions specified in AD participate in developing this AD. We
number 1–866–538–1247 or direct-dial 2014–16–02 until modification or repair received no comments on the SNPRM or
telephone number 1–514–855–2999; fax of the thrust reversers. The SNPRM on the determination of the cost to the
514–855–7401; email ac.yul@ proposed to reduce the compliance time public.
nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with RULES
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// for modification of the thrust reversers,
Conclusion
www.bombardier.com. You may view and add new modification procedures.
this referenced service information at We are issuing this AD to detect and We reviewed the available data and
the FAA, Transport Airplane correct cracks of the translating sleeve at determined that air safety and the
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., the thrust reverser actuator attachment public interest require adopting this AD
Renton, WA. For information on the points, which could result in as proposed, except for minor editorial
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changes. We have determined that these information describes procedures for a • Canadair TR 600–1/24–2, dated
minor changes: new permanent modification of the January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL–
• Are consistent with the intent that thrust reversers on both engines, which 600–1A11 AFM (Winglets).
was proposed in the SNPRM for includes inspections for cracks and This service information is reasonably
correcting the unsafe condition; and elongated holes. available because the interested parties
• Do not add any additional burden We also reviewed the following TRs, have access to it through their normal
upon the public than was already course of business or by the means
which introduce procedures to prohibit
proposed in the SNPRM. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
thrust reverser operation. These
Related Service Information Under 1 documents are distinct since they apply Costs of Compliance
CFR Part 51 to different airplane configurations. We estimate that this AD affects 18
We reviewed Bombardier Alert • Canadair TR 600/29–2, dated airplanes of U.S. registry.
Service Bulletin A600–0769, Revision January 18, 2016, to the Canadair CL– We estimate the following costs to
02, dated February 22, 2016. The service 600–1A11 AFM. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
AFM revision; inspection [retained actions 29 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,465 ........ N/A $2,465 $44,370
from AD 2014-16-02].
New modification ............................................. 100 work-hours × $85 per hour = $8,500 ...... $509 9,009 162,162
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary modifications that will be inspection. We have no way of might need this modification:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Modification ...................................... 36 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,060 ................................................... $509 $3,569
We have received no definitive data Executive Order 13132. This AD will PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
that would enable us to provide cost not have a substantial direct effect on DIRECTIVES
estimates for the on-condition actions the States, on the relationship between
for the inspections that are part of the the national government and the States, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
new modification specified in this AD. or on the distribution of power and continues to read as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
levels of government.
Title 49 of the United States Code
For the reasons discussed above, I § 39.13 [Amended]
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
certify that this AD:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
section 106, describes the authority of 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2014–16–02, Amendment 39–17926 (79
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the FR 46968, August 12, 2014), and adding
detail the scope of the Agency’s DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the following new AD:
authority. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2017–13–09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 39–18939; Docket No. FAA–2015–7529;
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Alaska; and Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–207–AD.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
4. Will not have a significant (a) Effective Date
General requirements.’’ Under that
economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD is effective August 3, 2017.
on a substantial number of small entities
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
under the criteria of the Regulatory (b) Affected ADs
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Flexibility Act. This AD replaces AD 2014–16–02,
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Amendment 39–17926 (79 FR 46968, August
safety in air commerce. This regulation 12, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–02’’).
is within the scope of that authority Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
(c) Applicability
because it addresses an unsafe condition safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
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that is likely to exist or develop on Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600) airplanes,
products identified in this rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment certificated in any category, serial numbers
action. 1004 through 1085 inclusive.
Accordingly, under the authority
Regulatory Findings delegated to me by the Administrator, (d) Subject
We determined that this AD will not the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Air Transport Association (ATA) of
have federalism implications under follows: America Code 78, Engine Exhaust.
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![Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 124 / Thursday, June 29, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 29379
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA National Archives and Records published yearly and effective on
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval Administration (NARA). For information on September 15.
must include the DAO-authorized signature. the availability of this material at NARA, call
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(o) Related Information
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing locations.html. Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
AD CF–2014–19R1, dated March 11, 2016, Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 16, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
2017.
for related information. This MCAI may be 305–6364.
found in the AD docket on the Internet at Michael Kaszycki,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–7529. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Authority for This Rulemaking
(2) For more information about this AD, [FR Doc. 2017–13411 Filed 6–28–17; 8:45 am] The FAA’s authority to issue rules
contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P regarding aviation safety is found in
ANE–171, FAA, New York Aircraft Title 49 of the United States Code.
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator.
telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–794–5531. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
(3) Service information identified in this Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the
AD that is not incorporated by reference is agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
available at the addresses specified in 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9496; Airspace described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference Docket No. 16–AEA–16] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
(1) The Director of the Federal Register section, the FAA is charged with
approved the incorporation by reference
Establishment of Class E Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Finleyville, PA of airspace necessary to ensure the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AGENCY: Federal Aviation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
part 51. Administration (FAA), DOT. airspace. This regulation is within the
(2) You must use this service information scope of that authority as it establishes
as applicable to do the actions required by ACTION: Final rule.
Class E airspace extending upward from
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 700 feet above the surface at Finleyville
(3) The following service information was
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
E airspace at Finleyville, PA, to Airpark, Finleyville, PA to support
approved for IBR on August 3, 2017.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin accommodate new area navigation instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
A600–0769, Revision 02, dated February 22, (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) at the airport.
2016. standard instrument approach History
(ii) Canadair Temporary Revision 600/29– procedures (SIAPs) serving Finleyville
2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair Airpark. Controlled airspace is On April 7, 2017, the FAA published
CL–600–1A11 Airplane Flight Manual. necessary for the safety and in the Federal Register (82 FR 16962)
(iii) Canadair Temporary Revision 600–1/ management of instrument flight rules Docket No. FAA–2016–9496, a notice of
24–2, dated January 18, 2016, to the Canadair
(IFR) operations at the airport. proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
CL–600–1A11 Airplane Flight Manual establish Class E airspace extending
(Winglets). DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 17,
upward from 700 feet above the surface
(4) The following service information was 2017. The Director of the Federal at Finleyville, PA, providing the
approved for IBR on August 12, 2014 (79 FR Register approves this incorporation by controlled airspace required to support
46968, August 12, 2014). reference action under title 1, Code of
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
the new RNAV (GPS) standard
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to instrument approach procedures for
A600–0769, Revision 01, dated June 26, the annual revision of FAA Order
2014. Finleyville Airpark. Interested parties
7400.11 and publication of conforming were invited to participate in this
(ii) Canadair TR 600/29, dated June 20,
2014, to the Canadair CL–600–1A11 Airplane amendments. rulemaking effort by submitting written
Flight Manual. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, comments on the proposal to the FAA.
(iii) Canadair TR 600–1/24, dated June 20, Airspace Designations and Reporting No comments were received.
2014, to the Canadair CL–600–1A11 AFM Points, and subsequent amendments can Class E airspace designations are
(Winglets), including Erratum, Publication be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
No. PSP 600–1AFM (US), TR No. 600–1/24, air_traffic/publications/. For further Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016,
June 20, 2014. information, you can contact the
(5) For service information identified in
and effective September 15, 2016, which
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Administration, 800 Independence part 71.1. The Class E airspace
Canada; Widebody Customer Response Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; designations listed in this document
Center North America; toll-free telephone telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is will be published subsequently in the
number 1–866–538–1247 or direct-dial also available for inspection at the Order.
telephone number 1–514–855–2999; fax 514– National Archives and Records
855–7401; email ac.yul@ Administration (NARA). For Availability and Summary of
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// information on the availability of FAA Documents for Incorporation by
www.bombardier.com. Reference
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Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
(6) You may view this service information This document amends FAA Order
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
741–6030, or go to http://
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.archives.gov/federal_register/ 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
information on the availability of this code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. locations.html. and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
(7) You may view this service information FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
that is incorporated by reference at the Designations and Reporting Points, is listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
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| 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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective August 3, 2017. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, 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 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 29376 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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