82 FR 34841 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 143 (July 27, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 143 (July 27, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-14589 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 143 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34841-34844] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-14589] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9304; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-028-AD; Amendment 39-18959; AD 2017-14-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of aileron and rudder control cables that may have tensions that are beyond allowable limits. This AD requires a revision to the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certification maintenance requirement tasks that introduce functional tests of the control cable tension. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 31, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 31, 2017. 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; telephone: 514-855-5000; fax: 514-855- 7401; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9304. 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-2016- 9304; 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 street 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 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 7, 2016 (81 FR 78080). The NPRM was prompted by reports of aileron and rudder control cables that may have tensions that are beyond allowable limits. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certification maintenance requirement tasks that introduce functional tests of the control cable tension. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct out-of-tolerance tension in the control cables, which, with certain system failures and environmental conditions, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-06R1, dated July 25, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700- 1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states: Recent in-service inspections have shown that aileron and rudder control cables may have tensions beyond allowable limits. Review of the technical documentation found that there are no maintenance tasks to detect and rectify out-of-tolerance tensions on these cables. Out of tolerance cables in combinations with certain system failures and environmental conditions could result in the degraded aircraft controllability. * * * [This Canadian] AD was issued to mandate a revision to the approved maintenance schedule [maintenance or inspection program, as applicable] to introduce cable tension check [e.g., functional test,] as [certification maintenance requirement] tasks. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9304. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Reference the Latest Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) General Revision Instead of the Temporary Revision (TR) Bombardier, Inc., and KACALP Flight Operations requested that paragraph (g) [[Page 34842]] of this AD, reference the latest TLMC general revision for each affected Bombardier, Inc. airplane model instead of the TR to each applicable TLMC. The commenters noted that the TLMC TRs are no longer available on Bombardier's Web site, as they have been incorporated into the TLMC Revision. The commenters indicated that the Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-06R1, dated July 25, 2016, references these TLMC Revisions, as should the FAA AD. We do not agree to delay issuance of this AD to reference the latest TLMC general revision. Paragraph (g) of this AD states that when the applicable TR has been included in a general revision of the TLMC, the general revision may be inserted in the maintenance or inspection program and the applicable TR may be removed. The TR for each affected Bombardier, Inc. airplane model TLMC is available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. The service information can be found by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9304. We have, however, added note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD to identify the TLMC task number and airplane maintenance manual (AMM) manual number that corresponds to each TR. Request To Revise Compliance Time Bombardier, Inc., and KACALP Flight Operations requested that we revise paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of the proposed AD to remove the later alternative compliance time ``within 30 months since the date of issuance of the original Canadian airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness.'' The commenters noted that some airplanes have already exceeded, or will soon exceed, this threshold and would be immediately grounded by the proposed AD. We agree with the request. We have revised the compliance time in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD to within 15 months after the effective date of this AD. We have determined that this change will not affect flight safety or the calculated risk assessment, and will not impose any additional burden on any operator. Request To Remove Paragraph (h)(3) of This AD Bombardier, Inc., requested that paragraph (h)(3) of this AD be removed. Bombardier, Inc., noted that the Canadian AD CF-2016-06R1, dated July 25, 2016, did not give any actions for the aircraft in paragraph (h) of this AD. Bombardier, Inc. indicated that for these aircraft, inserting the certification maintenance requirements (CMR) task into the scheduled maintenance or inspection program, as described in paragraph (g) of this AD, and following the specified task interval in the TLMC is sufficient. We do not agree to remove paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Paragraph (h) of this AD provides the compliance times for the initial actions that are incorporated into the maintenance or inspection program, as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. These compliance times are necessary to provide a starting point for the inspections. The FAA finds it necessary to specify initial compliance times for maintenance actions in ADs because this information is not normally included in the design approval holder's (DAH) service information. The airplanes identified in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD are also identified in paragraph (g) of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Include CMR Tasks and Procedures KACALP Flight Operations requested that we revise paragraph (i) of the proposed AD to include the inspection intervals and procedural instructions in the referenced TR of the Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes' CMR. KACALP Flight Operations then suggested that these instructions in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD be referenced in the TLMC and AMM as a way to ensure compliance with each subsequent revision to the TLMC and AMM. KACALP Flight Operations stated that owner/operators are not obligated by regulation to own a technical subscription from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), but that most recipients of a Bombardier Technical Library own a digital subscription. Bombardier, Inc. automatically removes the TRs and updates the standard issue to the TLMC and AMM without immediate notice. Bombardier stated that nothing would trigger either the OEM or the subscriber to look for changes to an interval or procedure; therefore, these owner/operators would not know if there is a change to an interval or procedure. KACALP Flight Operations suggested that the FAA could mandate a maintenance record requirement specifically for aircraft inspection programs. We find that clarification is necessary. When possible, we rely on the DAH to provide accomplishment instructions in their service information; referencing this information provides for brevity in ADs and minimizes errors in ADs. Owners/operators are responsible for compliance with ADs, as well as the proper maintenance and safe operation of their airplanes, by adhering to the actions specified in the TLMC and AMM. Therefore, we have not changed paragraph (i) of this AD. We also do not agree to mandate a maintenance record requirement specifically for aircraft inspection programs. At this time, the FAA does not require manufacturers to reference ADs within their service information. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following Bombardier, Inc. service information: TR 5-2-10, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global Express XRS BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck-- Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. TR 5-2-16, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global 5000 BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. TR 5-2-47, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global Express BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. The service information identifies airworthiness limitation tasks for functional tests of the cable tension of the aileron and rudder control cables. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal [[Page 34843]] course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 60 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per U.S. product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance or Inspection Program 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85 $5,100 Revision. per airplane. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-14-15 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18959; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9304; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-028-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 31, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 9002 through 9743 inclusive, and 9998. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of aileron and rudder control cables that may have tensions that are beyond allowable limits. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct out-of-tolerance tension in the control cables, which, with certain system failures and environmental conditions, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC)--Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate certification maintenance requirement (CMR) tasks 27-11-35-101, 27- 11-35-102, and 27-21-27-101 (for functional tests of the control cable tension), as specified in the applicable service information in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. When the applicable temporary revision (TR) has been included in general revisions of the TLMC, the general revisions may be inserted in the maintenance or inspection program, and the applicable TR may be removed, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the applicable TR. (1) TR 5-2-10, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global Express XRS BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (2) TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (3) TR 5-2-47, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global Express BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (4) TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck-- Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes). (5) TR 5-2-16, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global 5000 BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes). Note 1 to Paragraph (g) of this AD: The TRs identified in paragraph (g) of this AD have been incorporated into their respective airplane model AMM as follows: Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10: GL 700 AMM, Revision 67, dated August 6, 2015; GL XRS AMM, Revision 45, dated August 6, 2015; GL 6000 AMM, Revision 15, dated August 6, 2015. Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11: GL 5000 AMM, Revision 48, dated August 6, 2015; GL 5000 GVFD AMM, Revision 15, dated August 6, 2015. (h) Initial Compliance Times for CMR Tasks The initial compliance times for doing the CMR tasks identified in paragraph (g) of this AD are at the applicable times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. (1) For airplanes having serial numbers (S/Ns) 9002 through 9694 inclusive, and 9998: Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes having S/Ns 9695 through 9743 inclusive that have had aileron and/or [[Page 34844]] rudder control cable replacement and the aileron and rudder control cables were rigged as specified in any applicable Bombardier aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) revision earlier than the revision date shown in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (h)(2)(v) of this AD or the AMM revision date is unknown: Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD. (i) Bombardier GL 700 AMM, Revision 67, dated August 6, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (ii) Bombardier GL XRS AMM, Revision 45, dated August 6, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (iii) Bombardier GL 6000 AMM, Revision 15, dated August 6, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes). (iv) Bombardier GL 5000 AMM, Revision 48, August 6, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes). (v) Bombardier GL 5000 GVFD AMM, Revision 15, August 6, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes). (3) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: Within 30 months since the date of issuance of the original Canadian airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (j) 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: 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-06 R1, dated July 25, 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-2016-9304. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar A. 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; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Temporary Revision (TR) 5-2-10, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global Express XRS BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (ii) TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (iii) TR 5-2-15, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck-- Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (iv) TR 5-2-16, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global 5000 BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (v) TR 5-2-47, dated November 24, 2015, to Section 5-10-40, of Bombardier Global Express BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone: 514-855-5000; fax: 514- 855-7401; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-14589 Filed 7-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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January 30, 2015, which is not incorporated of certain publications listed in this AD detect and correct out-of-tolerance
by reference. as of August 31, 2017. tension in the control cables, which,
(ii) Reserved. ADDRESSES: For service information with certain system failures and
(3) For Sikorsky service information identified in this final rule, contact environmental conditions, could result
identified in this AD, contact Sikorsky in reduced controllability of the
Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; airplane.
Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT
telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514– Transport Canada Civil Aviation
06611; telephone 1–800–Winged–S or 203–
416–4299; email: wcs_cust_service_eng.gr- 855–7401; email: thd.crj@ (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
sik@lmco.com. aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http:// for Canada, has issued Canadian
(4) You may view this service information www.bombardier.com. You may view Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–06R1,
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, this referenced service information at dated July 25, 2016 (referred to after this
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, the FAA, Transport Airplane as the Mandatory Continuing
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
information on the availability of this MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, for certain Bombardier Model BD–700–
(5) You may view this service information
call 425–227–1221. It is also available 1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. The
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records on the Internet at http:// MCAI states:
Administration (NARA). For information on www.regulations.gov by searching for Recent in-service inspections have shown
the availability of this material at NARA, call and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– that aileron and rudder control cables may
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// 9304. have tensions beyond allowable limits.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Review of the technical documentation found
locations.html. Examining the AD Docket that there are no maintenance tasks to detect
and rectify out-of-tolerance tensions on these
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 27, You may examine the AD docket on
cables. Out of tolerance cables in
2017. the Internet at http:// combinations with certain system failures
Scott A. Horn, www.regulations.gov by searching for and environmental conditions could result in
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– the degraded aircraft controllability.
Aircraft Certification Service. 9304; or in person at the Docket * * * [This Canadian] AD was issued to
[FR Doc. 2017–15222 Filed 7–26–17; 8:45 am] Management Facility between 9 a.m. mandate a revision to the approved
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, maintenance schedule [maintenance or
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket inspection program, as applicable] to
introduce cable tension check [e.g.,
contains this AD, the regulatory functional test,] as [certification maintenance
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION evaluation, any comments received, and requirement] tasks.
other information. The street address for
Federal Aviation Administration the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– You may examine the MCAI on the
5527) is Docket Management Facility, Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
14 CFR Part 39 U.S. Department of Transportation, by searching for and locating Docket No.
Docket Operations, M–30, West FAA–2016–9304.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9304; Directorate This AD requires revisions to certain
Identifier 2016–NM–028–AD; Amendment Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., operator maintenance documents to
39–18959; AD 2017–14–15]
Washington, DC 20590. include new actions (e.g., inspections).
RIN 2120–AA64 Compliance with these actions is
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, airplanes that have been previously
Inc., Airplanes Airframe and Mechanical Systems modified, altered, or repaired in the
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York areas addressed by this AD, the operator
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Administration (FAA), Department of may not be able to accomplish the
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, actions described in the revisions. In
Transportation (DOT). NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318; this situation, to comply with 14 CFR
ACTION: Final rule. fax: 516–794–5531. 91.403(c), the operator must request
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: approval for an alternative method of
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Discussion compliance according to paragraph (j)(1)
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10 of this AD. The request should include
We issued a notice of proposed a description of changes to the required
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This AD rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
was prompted by reports of aileron and actions that will ensure the continued
part 39 by adding an AD that would operational safety of the airplane.
rudder control cables that may have apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
tensions that are beyond allowable BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 Comments
limits. This AD requires a revision to airplanes. The NPRM published in the We gave the public the opportunity to
the maintenance or inspection program Federal Register on November 7, 2016 participate in developing this AD. The
to incorporate certification maintenance (81 FR 78080). The NPRM was following presents the comments
requirement tasks that introduce prompted by reports of aileron and received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
functional tests of the control cable rudder control cables that may have response to each comment.
tension. We are issuing this AD to
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tensions that are beyond allowable
address the unsafe condition on these limits. The NPRM proposed to require Request To Reference the Latest Time
products. revising the maintenance or inspection Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC)
DATES:This AD is effective August 31, program to incorporate certification General Revision Instead of the
2017. maintenance requirement tasks that Temporary Revision (TR)
The Director of the Federal Register introduce functional tests of the control Bombardier, Inc., and KACALP Flight
approved the incorporation by reference cable tension. We are issuing this AD to Operations requested that paragraph (g)
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course of business or by the means Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to
identified in the ADDRESSES section. We estimate that this AD affects 60 comply with this AD:
airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost U.S.
product operators
Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision ... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per airplane ........ $0 $85 $5,100
Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment 21–27–101 (for functional tests of the control
cable tension), as specified in the applicable
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority service information in paragraphs (g)(1)
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, through (g)(5) of this AD. The initial
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as compliance time for doing the tasks is
section 106, describes the authority of follows: specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. When
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the applicable temporary revision (TR) has
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS been included in general revisions of the
DIRECTIVES TLMC, the general revisions may be inserted
detail the scope of the Agency’s in the maintenance or inspection program,
authority. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 and the applicable TR may be removed,
We are issuing this rulemaking under continues to read as follows: provided the relevant information in the
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, general revision is identical to that in the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. applicable TR.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that (1) TR 5–2–10, dated November 24, 2015,
§ 39.13 [Amended]
to Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Express XRS BD–700 Time Limits/
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the following new airworthiness Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–700–
air commerce by prescribing regulations directive (AD): 1A10 airplanes).
for practices, methods, and procedures (2) TR 5–2–15, dated November 24, 2015,
the Administrator finds necessary for 2017–14–15 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment to Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global
39–18959; Docket No. FAA–2016–9304; 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/Maintenance
safety in air commerce. This regulation
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–028–AD. Checks (for Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Effective Date (3) TR 5–2–47, dated November 24, 2015,
to Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD is effective August 31, 2017. Express BD–700 Time Limits/Maintenance
products identified in this rulemaking Checks (for Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
(b) Affected ADs
action. (4) TR 5–2–15, dated November 24, 2015,
None.
to Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global
Regulatory Findings
(c) Applicability 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight
We determined that this AD will not Deck—Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
have federalism implications under Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes,
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (5) TR 5–2–16, dated November 24, 2015,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
to Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global
not have a substantial direct effect on 9002 through 9743 inclusive, and 9998.
5000 BD–700 Time Limits/Maintenance
the States, on the relationship between (d) Subject Checks (for Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
the national government and the States, Note 1 to Paragraph (g) of this AD: The
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
or on the distribution of power and America Code 27, Flight controls. TRs identified in paragraph (g) of this AD
responsibilities among the various have been incorporated into their respective
levels of government. (e) Reason airplane model AMM as follows:
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD was prompted by reports of Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10: GL 700
certify that this AD: aileron and rudder control cables that may AMM, Revision 67, dated August 6, 2015; GL
have tensions that are beyond allowable XRS AMM, Revision 45, dated August 6,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2015; GL 6000 AMM, Revision 15, dated
limits. We are issuing this AD to detect and
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; correct out-of-tolerance tension in the control August 6, 2015.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the cables, which, with certain system failures Bombardier Model BD–700–1A11: GL 5000
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures and environmental conditions, could result AMM, Revision 48, dated August 6, 2015; GL
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); in reduced controllability of the airplane. 5000 GVFD AMM, Revision 15, dated August
6, 2015.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (f) Compliance
Alaska; and Comply with this AD within the (h) Initial Compliance Times for CMR Tasks
4. Will not have a significant compliance times specified, unless already The initial compliance times for doing the
economic impact, positive or negative, done. CMR tasks identified in paragraph (g) of this
on a substantial number of small entities AD are at the applicable times specified in
(g) Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
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under the criteria of the Regulatory paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this
(TLMC)—Maintenance or Inspection AD.
Flexibility Act. Program Revision (1) For airplanes having serial numbers (S/
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Within 30 days after the effective date of Ns) 9002 through 9694 inclusive, and 9998:
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection Within 15 months after the effective date of
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation program, as applicable, to incorporate this AD.
safety, Incorporation by reference, certification maintenance requirement (CMR) (2) For airplanes having S/Ns 9695 through
Safety. tasks 27–11–35–101, 27–11–35–102, and 27– 9743 inclusive that have had aileron and/or
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rudder control cable replacement and the the DAO, the approval must include the Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29,
aileron and rudder control cables were rigged DAO-authorized signature. 2017.
as specified in any applicable Bombardier Michael Kaszycki,
aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) revision (k) Related Information
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
earlier than the revision date shown in (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through (h)(2)(v) of this Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
[FR Doc. 2017–14589 Filed 7–26–17; 8:45 am]
AD or the AMM revision date is unknown: AD CF–2016–06 R1, dated July 25, 2016, for
Within 15 months after the effective date of related information. This MCAI may be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this AD. found in the AD docket on the Internet at
(i) Bombardier GL 700 AMM, Revision 67, http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
dated August 6, 2015 (for Model BD–700– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9304. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1A10 airplanes). (2) For more information about this AD,
(ii) Bombardier GL XRS AMM, Revision contact Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration
45, dated August 6, 2015 (for Model BD–700– Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch,
1A10 airplanes). ANE–171, FAA, New York Aircraft 14 CFR Part 39
(iii) Bombardier GL 6000 AMM, Revision Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
15, dated August 6, 2015 (for Model BD–700– [Docket No. FAA–2017–0174; Directorate
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; Identifier 2014–SW–059–AD; Amendment
1A10 airplanes). telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–794–5531;
(iv) Bombardier GL 5000 AMM, Revision 39–18973; AD 2017–15–13]
email: Cesar.Gomez@faa.gov.
48, August 6, 2015 (for Model BD–700–1A11 RIN 2120–AA64
airplanes). (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(v) Bombardier GL 5000 GVFD AMM, (1) The Director of the Federal Register Airworthiness Directives; Bell
Revision 15, August 6, 2015 (for Model BD– Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
approved the incorporation by reference
700–1A11 airplanes).
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
(3) For airplanes other than those AGENCY: Federal Aviation
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
identified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of Administration (FAA), DOT.
part 51.
this AD: Within 30 months since the date of ACTION: Final rule.
issuance of the original Canadian (2) You must use this service information
airworthiness certificate or the date of as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
issuance of the original Canadian export airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell
certificate of airworthiness, or within 30 days (i) Temporary Revision (TR) 5–2–10, dated
November 24, 2015, to Section 5–10–40, of Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
Bombardier Global Express XRS BD–700 (Bell) Model 429 helicopters. This AD
occurs later.
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. requires reducing the life limit of certain
(i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals (ii) TR 5–2–15, dated November 24, 2015, landing gear parts and is prompted by
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this to Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global a stress analysis. The actions of this AD
AD, after the maintenance or inspection 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/Maintenance are intended to address an unsafe
program has been revised as required by Checks. condition on these products.
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative (iii) TR 5–2–15, dated November 24, 2015, DATES: This AD is effective August 31,
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be to Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global 2017.
used unless the actions or intervals are 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight
approved as an alternative method of ADDRESSES: For service information
Deck—Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the (iv) TR 5–2–16, dated November 24, 2015, identified in this final rule, contact Bell
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of to Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global Helicopter Textron Canada Limited,
this AD. 5000 BD–700 Time Limits/Maintenance 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions Checks. J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or
(v) TR 5–2–47, dated November 24, 2015, (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or
The following provisions also apply to this to Section 5–10–40, of Bombardier Global at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
AD: Express BD–700 Time Limits/Maintenance
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
You may review the referenced service
Checks. information at the FAA, Office of the
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,
(3) For service information identified in Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321,
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514–
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local 855–7401; email: thd.crj@ Examining the AD Docket
Flight Standards District Office, as aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http://
You may examine the AD docket on
appropriate. If sending information directly www.bombardier.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport the Internet at http://
to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN: www.regulations.gov by searching for
Program Manager, Continuing Operational Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; availability of this material at the FAA, call 0174; or in person at the Docket
telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794– 425–227–1221. Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
5531. Before using any approved AMOC, (4) You may view this service information p.m., Monday through Friday, except
notify your appropriate principal inspector, at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Federal holidays. The AD docket
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For contains this AD, the Transport Canada
of the local flight standards district office/ information on the availability of this AD, the economic evaluation, any
certificate holding district office. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. comments received, and other
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (5) You may view this service information
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information. The street address for the
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved Administration (NARA). For information on 647–5527) is U.S. Department of
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, the availability of this material at NARA, call Transportation, Docket Operations
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Office, M–30, West Building Ground
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by locations.html. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective August 31, 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 34841 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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