82 FR 35634 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 146 (August 1, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 146 (August 1, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-15476 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 35634-35636] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-15476] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0331; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-213-AD; Amendment 39-18971; AD 2017-15-11] 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 DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of undamped main landing gear (MLG) extension in-service. This AD requires replacement of the MLG retraction actuator rod-ends on both MLG assemblies. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 5, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 5, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0331. 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- 0331; 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: Fabio Buttitta, 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 516-228-7303; 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 DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2017 (82 FR 20453) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of undamped MLG extension in-service. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of the MLG retraction actuator rod-ends on both MLG assemblies. We are issuing this AD to prevent MLG undamped extensions, which could result in MLG structural failure, resulting in an unsafe asymmetric landing gear configuration. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-36, dated November 22, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition [[Page 35635]] for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes. The MCAI states: Two cases of undamped main landing gear (MLG) extension were reported in-service. Investigation determined that the MLG retraction actuator rod-ends failed as a result of non-conforming threads. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to additional MLG undamped extensions, which may result in MLG structural failure, resulting in an unsafe asymmetric landing gear configuration. This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the MLG retraction actuator rod-end subassemblies manufactured with non- conforming threads with units that fully conform to the design requirements. 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- 0331. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comment received. Air Line Pilots Association, International supported the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., issued Service Bulletin 8-32-179, Revision A, dated March 9, 2017. This service information describes procedures for replacing the MLG retraction actuator rod-ends on both MLG assemblies with units that fully conform to the design requirements. 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 91 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement........................ 3 work-hours x $85 per hour $2,078 $2,333 $212,303 = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2017-15-11 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18971; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0331; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-213-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 5, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-102, -103, - 106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 003 through 672 inclusive, equipped with main landing gear (MLG) retraction actuator assembly part number 10500-101, -103, -501, -551, or -553. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of undamped MLG extension in- service. We are issuing this AD to prevent MLG undamped extensions, which could result in MLG structural failure, resulting in an unsafe asymmetric landing gear configuration. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of MLG Retraction Actuator Rod-Ends At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Replace the MLG retraction actuator rod-ends on both MLG assemblies, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-32-179, Revision A, dated March 9, 2017. [[Page 35636]] (1) For MLG retraction actuator assemblies with 37,000 total flight cycles or more as of the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months or 2,700 flight cycles, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD. (2) For MLG retraction actuator assemblies with fewer than 37,000 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD: Within 24 months or 3,600 flight cycles, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD. (h) Alternative Installation of Part Number (P/N) 10500-105, -503, or - 555 Installation of MLG retraction actuator assembly P/N 10500-105, -503, or -555 on both MLGs is acceptable for compliance with the replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) 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 8-32-179, dated July 10, 2015. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to 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 Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-36, dated November 22, 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-2017-0331. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7303; 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 (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-32-179, Revision A, dated March 9, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (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. (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 July 14, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-15476 Filed 7-31-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance ll Left-hand Engine Only www.bombardier.com. You may view
(AMOCs) ll Right-hand Engine Only this referenced service information at
(1) The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, ll Both Engines the FAA, Transport Airplane
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Number of Inspections Since Found Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
AD, if requested using the procedures found Cracked: llllllllllllllll Renton, WA. For information on the
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Clamp installed per: lll Section 8, lll availability of this material at the FAA,
39.19, send your request to your principal Section 9, or lllSection 10 of subsection
inspector or local Flight Standards District call 425–227–1221. It is also available
III.2 of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
Office, as appropriate. If sending information on the Internet at http://
Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–120, Revision
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it 3, dated July 6, 2017. www.regulations.gov by searching for
to the attention of the person identified in and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Clamp installed per the following Revision
paragraph (i) of this AD. 0331.
level of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–120: Examining the AD Docket
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
ll Original Issue
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager You may examine the AD docket on
of the local flight standards district office/ ll Revision 1
certificate holding district office. ll Revision 2 the Internet at http://
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 19, www.regulations.gov by searching for
(i) Related Information and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
2017.
(1) For more information about this AD, Melvin Johnson, 0331; or in person at the Docket
contact Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; except Federal holidays. The AD docket
telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329– [FR Doc. 2017–15669 Filed 7–31–17; 8:45 am]
contains this AD, the regulatory
4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD No.: 2017– evaluation, any comments received, and
0120, dated July 13, 2017, for related other information. The street address for
information. You may examine the MCAI on DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation,
2017–0640. Docket Operations, M–30, West
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference 14 CFR Part 39 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0331; Directorate Washington, DC 20590.
approved the incorporation by reference Identifier 2016–NM–213–AD; Amendment
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 39–18971; AD 2017–15–11] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
part 51. RIN 2120–AA64 Airframe and Mechanical Systems
(2) You must use this service information Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
as applicable to do the actions required by Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Inc., Airplanes
(i) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42–120/2, AGENCY: Federal Aviation NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7303; fax
dated June 7, 2017. Administration (FAA), Department of 516–794–5531.
(ii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Transportation (DOT). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Work Instruction WI–MSB 42–120, Revision ACTION: Final rule.
3, dated July 6, 2017. Discussion
(3) For Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH We are adopting a new
SUMMARY:
service information identified in this AD,
We issued a notice of proposed
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH,
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–102, part 39 by adding an AD that would
N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5, A–2700 Wiener Neustadt,
–103, –106, –201, –202, –301, –311, and
Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
2622 26780; email: office@diamond-air.at; –315 airplanes. This AD was prompted DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202,
Internet: http://www.diamondaircraft.com. by reports of undamped main landing –301, –311, and –315 airplanes. The
gear (MLG) extension in-service. This
(4) You may view this service information NPRM published in the Federal
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901AD requires replacement of the MLG Register on May 2, 2017 (82 FR 20453)
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For retraction actuator rod-ends on both (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
information on the availability of this MLG assemblies. We are issuing this AD
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It prompted by reports of undamped MLG
to address the unsafe condition on these extension in-service. The NPRM
is also available on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for products. proposed to require replacement of the
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0640. DATES: This AD is effective September 5, MLG retraction actuator rod-ends on
2017.
(5) You may view this service information both MLG assemblies. We are issuing
that is incorporated by reference at the The Director of the Federal Register this AD to prevent MLG undamped
National Archives and Records approved the incorporation by reference extensions, which could result in MLG
Administration (NARA). For information on of a certain publication listed in this AD structural failure, resulting in an unsafe
the availability of this material at NARA, call
as of September 5, 2017.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// asymmetric landing gear configuration.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- ADDRESSES: For service information Transport Canada Civil Aviation
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locations.html. identified in this final rule, contact (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical for Canada, has issued Canadian
Appendix to AD 2017–15–09
Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–36,
Airplane Serial Number: lllllllll Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; dated November 22, 2016 (referred to
Total Hours TIS of the Airplane: lllll telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375– after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Total Hours TIS Since Clamp was Installed: 4539; email thd.qseries@ Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Clamp was installed on: aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
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for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model Comments Related Service Information Under 1
DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202, CFR Part 51
–301, –311, and –315 airplanes. The We gave the public the opportunity to
MCAI states: participate in developing this AD. We Bombardier, Inc., issued Service
considered the comment received. Air Bulletin 8–32–179, Revision A, dated
Two cases of undamped main landing gear Line Pilots Association, International March 9, 2017. This service information
(MLG) extension were reported in-service.
supported the NPRM. describes procedures for replacing the
Investigation determined that the MLG
retraction actuator rod-ends failed as a result Conclusion MLG retraction actuator rod-ends on
of non-conforming threads. This condition, if both MLG assemblies with units that
not corrected, could lead to additional MLG We reviewed the relevant data, fully conform to the design
undamped extensions, which may result in considered the comment received, and requirements. This service information
MLG structural failure, resulting in an unsafe determined that air safety and the is reasonably available because the
asymmetric landing gear configuration. public interest require adopting this AD interested parties have access to it
This [Canadian] AD mandates the
replacement of the MLG retraction actuator
as proposed except for minor editorial through their normal course of business
rod-end subassemblies manufactured with changes. We have determined that these or by the means identified in the
non-conforming threads with units that fully minor changes: ADDRESSES section.
conform to the design requirements. • Are consistent with the intent that Costs of Compliance
You may examine the MCAI in the was proposed in the NPRM for
AD docket on the Internet at http:// correcting the unsafe condition; and We estimate that this AD affects 91
www.regulations.gov by searching for • Do not add any additional burden airplanes of U.S. registry.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– upon the public than was already We estimate the following costs to
0331. proposed in the NPRM. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement ................................................... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ............. $2,078 $2,333 $212,303
Authority for This Rulemaking 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Effective Date
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD is effective September 5, 2017.
Title 49 of the United States Code
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (b) Affected ADs
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, None.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
section 106, describes the authority of
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (c) Applicability
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Alaska; and This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 4. Will not have a significant
detail the scope of the Agency’s Model DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202,
economic impact, positive or negative, –301, –311, and –315 airplanes, certificated
authority. on a substantial number of small entities in any category, serial numbers 003 through
We are issuing this rulemaking under under the criteria of the Regulatory 672 inclusive, equipped with main landing
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act. gear (MLG) retraction actuator assembly part
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: number 10500–101, –103, –501, –551, or
General requirements.’’ Under that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 –553.
section, Congress charges the FAA with Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (d) Subject
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in safety, Incorporation by reference,
air commerce by prescribing regulations Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Safety. America Code 32, Landing Gear.
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for Adoption of the Amendment (e) Reason
safety in air commerce. This regulation Accordingly, under the authority This AD was prompted by reports of
is within the scope of that authority delegated to me by the Administrator, undamped MLG extension in-service. We are
because it addresses an unsafe condition the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as issuing this AD to prevent MLG undamped
that is likely to exist or develop on follows: extensions, which could result in MLG
products identified in this rulemaking structural failure, resulting in an unsafe
action. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS asymmetric landing gear configuration.
DIRECTIVES (f) Compliance
Regulatory Findings
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Comply with this AD within the
We determined that this AD will not compliance times specified, unless already
have federalism implications under continues to read as follows:
done.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(g) Replacement of MLG Retraction Actuator
not have a substantial direct effect on
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the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Replace
or on the distribution of power and the following new airworthiness
the MLG retraction actuator rod-ends on both
responsibilities among the various directive (AD): MLG assemblies, in accordance with the
levels of government. 2017–15–11 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
For the reasons discussed above, I 39–18971; Docket No. FAA–2017–0331; Service Bulletin 8–32–179, Revision A, dated
certify that this AD: Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–213–AD. March 9, 2017.
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(1) For MLG retraction actuator assemblies (3) Service information identified in this position. This AD requires modification
with 37,000 total flight cycles or more as of AD that is not incorporated by reference is of the clamp strap and installation of
the effective date of this AD: Within 18 available at the addresses specified in additional shims, as applicable, to the
months or 2,700 flight cycles, whichever paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
flight crew’s oxygen bottles’ retaining
occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For MLG retraction actuator assemblies
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference structures. We are issuing this AD to
with fewer than 37,000 total flight cycles as (1) The Director of the Federal Register address the unsafe condition on these
of the effective date of this AD: Within 24 approved the incorporation by reference products.
months or 3,600 flight cycles, whichever (IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: This AD is effective September 5,
occurs first after the effective date of this AD. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
2017.
part 51.
(h) Alternative Installation of Part Number The Director of the Federal Register
(2) You must use this service information
(P/N) 10500–105, –503, or –555 as applicable to do the actions required by approved the incorporation by reference
Installation of MLG retraction actuator this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. of a certain publication listed in this AD
assembly P/N 10500–105, –503, or –555 on (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–32–179, as of September 5, 2017.
both MLGs is acceptable for compliance with Revision A, dated March 9, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information
the replacement required by paragraph (g) of (ii) Reserved. identified in this final rule, contact
this AD. (3) For service information identified in Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
(i) Credit for Previous Actions Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; 7401; email thd.crj@
actions were performed before the effective email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Internet http://www.bombardier.com. www.bombardier.com. You may view
Bulletin 8–32–179, dated July 10, 2015. (4) You may view this service information this referenced service information at
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, the FAA, Transport Airplane
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
The following provisions also apply to this information on the availability of this Renton, WA. For information on the
AD: material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. availability of this material at the FAA,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (5) You may view this service information
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft that is incorporated by reference at the
call 425–227–1221. It is also available
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, National Archives and Records on the Internet at http://
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Administration (NARA). For information on www.regulations.gov by searching for
AD, if requested using the procedures found the availability of this material at NARA, call and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 0333.
39.19, send your request to your principal www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
inspector or local Flight Standards District locations.html. Examining the AD Docket
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14, You may examine the AD docket on
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it the Internet at http://
2017.
to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing www.regulations.gov by searching for
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 0333; or in person at the Docket
516–794–5531. Before using any approved [FR Doc. 2017–15476 Filed 7–31–17; 8:45 am]
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
the manager of the local flight standards contains this AD, the regulatory
district office/certificate holding district
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION evaluation, any comments received, and
office. other information. The street address for
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
Federal Aviation Administration
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved 14 CFR Part 39 U.S. Department of Transportation,
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, Docket Operations, M–30, West
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0333; Directorate Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Identifier 2017–NM–005–AD; Amendment
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design 39–18974; AD 2017–15–14]
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by Washington, DC 20590.
the DAO, the approval must include the RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DAO-authorized signature. Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
(k) Related Information Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
by Canadair Limited) Airplanes
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–36, dated AGENCY: Federal Aviation Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
November 22, 2016, for related information. Administration (FAA), Department of NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket Transportation (DOT). 516–794–5531.
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ACTION: Final rule.
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–0331. Discussion
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(2) For more information about this AD,
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed
contact Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–215–6B11 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 (CL–415 Variant) airplanes. This AD part 39 by adding an AD that would
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY was prompted by a report indicating apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
11590; telephone 516–228–7303; fax 516– that an oxygen bottle was found loose CL–215–6B11 (CL–415 Variant)
794–5531. while the clamp strap was in the locked airplanes. The NPRM published in the
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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 September 5, 2017. | |
| Contact | Fabio Buttitta, 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 516-228-7303; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 35634 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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