82 FR 39518 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 160 (August 21, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 160 (August 21, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-17086 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39518-39520] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17086] [[Page 39518]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0477; Product Identifier 2016-NM-112-AD; Amendment 39-18990; AD 2017-16-13] 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 CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long. This AD requires replacing the existing oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the correct length. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 25, 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; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1- 514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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-2017-0477. 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- 0477; 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 A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 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 CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2017 (82 FR 23156) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long. The NPRM proposed to require replacing the existing oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the correct length. We are issuing this AD to prevent improper oxygen flow functionality to the passenger oxygen masks in the event of an emergency. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-15, dated May 18, 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-600-2B16 (CL- 601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states: Bombardier (BA) has determined that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long and may cause the safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the lanyard to remain engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when the mask is pulled to the passenger's face. In an emergency situation where oxygen is required, it is possible that certain passengers may not receive oxygen supply due to the increased length of the lanyard. BA has issued service bulletin (SB) 605-35-003 to replace the existing lanyards in the passenger oxygen box assemblies with lanyards of the correct length. Incorporation of this BA SB will restore the proper oxygen flow functionality to the passenger oxygen masks in the event of an emergency. This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of [Bombardier] SB 605-35-003. 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- 0477. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data 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., has issued Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016. This service information describes procedures for replacing the existing oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the correct length. 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 120 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...................... 4 work-hours x $85 per Not available...... $340 $40,800 hour = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 39519]] According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. 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): 2017-16-13 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18990; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0477; Product Identifier 2016-NM-112-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601- 3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 5702 through 5705 inclusive, 5707, 5709, 5710, 5712, 5714, 5715, 5718, 5719, 5722, 5723, 5725, 5727, 5728, 5731 through 5733 inclusive, 5735, 5736, 5740, 5742, 5743, 5745, 5746, 5748 through 5750 inclusive, 5752 through 5754 inclusive, 5756 through 5758 inclusive, 5760 through 5762 inclusive, 5764 through 5766 inclusive, 5768 through 5770 inclusive, 5772 through 5774 inclusive, 5776 through 5780 inclusive, 5782 through 5787 inclusive, 5790, 5791, 5793, 5794, 5796, 5797, 5799, 5800, 5802, 5803, 5805 through 5814 inclusive, 5816, 5818 through 5820 inclusive, 5823 through 5829 inclusive, 5831 through 5853 inclusive, 5856, 5857, 5859 through 5863 inclusive, 5865 through 5874 inclusive, 5876 through 5881 inclusive, 5883 through 5888 inclusive, 5890 through 5894 inclusive, 5896 through 5898 inclusive, 5900 through 5906 inclusive, 5908 through 5911 inclusive, 5913 through 5938 inclusive, 5940 through 5947 inclusive, 5949 through 5980 inclusive, 5982 through 5985 inclusive, 5987, and 5988. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long. The length of the oxygen mask lanyard might cause the safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the lanyard to remain engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when the mask is pulled to the passenger's face. We are issuing this AD to prevent improper oxygen flow functionality to the passenger oxygen masks in the event of an emergency. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of Oxygen Mask Lanyards Within 2,400 flight hours or 60 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing lanyards in the passenger oxygen box assemblies with lanyards of the correct length, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, dated January 28, 2016; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 01, dated February 10, 2016. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Branch, 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 Branch, 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, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-15, dated May 18, 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-2017-0477. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, [[Page 39520]] Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 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 (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. (k) 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 605-35-003, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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 August 4, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-17086 Filed 8-18-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for mechanism when the mask is pulled to the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– passenger’s face. In an emergency situation
Federal Aviation Administration 0477; or in person at the Docket where oxygen is required, it is possible that
Management Facility between 9 a.m. certain passengers may not receive oxygen
supply due to the increased length of the
14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, lanyard.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket BA has issued service bulletin (SB) 605–
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0477; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–112–AD; Amendment contains this AD, the regulatory 35–003 to replace the existing lanyards in the
39–18990; AD 2017–16–13] evaluation, any comments received, and passenger oxygen box assemblies with
other information. The street address for lanyards of the correct length. Incorporation
RIN 2120–AA64 the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– of this BA SB will restore the proper oxygen
5527) is Docket Management Facility, flow functionality to the passenger oxygen
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, U.S. Department of Transportation, masks in the event of an emergency.
Inc., Airplanes Docket Operations, M–30, West This [Canadian] AD mandates the
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, incorporation of [Bombardier] SB 605–35–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 003.
Administration (FAA), Department of 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590. You may examine the MCAI in the
ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AD docket on the Internet at http://
Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, www.regulations.gov by searching for
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Airframe and Mechanical Systems and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 0477.
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Comments
(CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604 Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
Variants) airplanes. This AD was 228–7318; fax 516–794–5531. We gave the public the opportunity to
prompted by a report indicating that the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: participate in developing this AD. We
lanyard length of the passenger drop received no comments on the NPRM or
Discussion on the determination of the cost to the
down oxygen masks is too long. This
AD requires replacing the existing We issued a notice of proposed public.
oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would Conclusion
the correct length. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model We reviewed the relevant data and
these products. CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, determined that air safety and the
and CL–604 Variants) airplanes. The public interest require adopting this AD
DATES: This AD is effective September
NPRM published in the Federal as proposed except for minor editorial
25, 2017.
Register on May 22, 2017 (82 FR 23156) changes. We have determined that these
The Director of the Federal Register
(‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was minor changes:
approved the incorporation by reference
prompted by a report indicating that the • Are consistent with the intent that
of a certain publication listed in this AD
lanyard length of the passenger drop was proposed in the NPRM for
as of September 25, 2017.
down oxygen masks is too long. The correcting the unsafe condition; and
ADDRESSES: For service information NPRM proposed to require replacing the
identified in this final rule, contact • Do not add any additional burden
existing oxygen mask lanyards with
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road upon the public than was already
lanyards of the correct length. We are
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; proposed in the NPRM.
issuing this AD to prevent improper
Widebody Customer Response Center oxygen flow functionality to the Related Service Information Under 1
North America toll-free telephone 1– passenger oxygen masks in the event of CFR Part 51
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone an emergency.
1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; Transport Canada Civil Aviation Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service
email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; (TCCA), which is the aviation authority Bulletin 605–35–003, Revision 02, dated
Internet http://www.bombardier.com. for Canada, has issued Canadian April 18, 2016. This service information
You may view this referenced service Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–15, describes procedures for replacing the
information at the FAA, Transport dated May 18, 2016 (referred to after existing oxygen mask lanyards with
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue this as the Mandatory Continuing lanyards of the correct length. This
SW., Renton, WA. For information on Airworthiness Information, or ’’the service information is reasonably
the availability of this material at the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition available because the interested parties
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL– have access to it through their normal
available on the Internet at http:// 600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and course of business or by the means
www.regulations.gov by searching for CL–604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI identified in the ADDRESSES section.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– states: Costs of Compliance
0477. Bombardier (BA) has determined that the
We estimate that this AD affects 120
Examining the AD Docket lanyard length of the passenger drop down
oxygen masks is too long and may cause the airplanes of U.S. registry.
You may examine the AD docket on safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the We estimate the following costs to
the Internet at http:// lanyard to remain engaged in the oxygen flow comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement ..................... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................ Not available .................... $340 $40,800
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According to the manufacturer, some under the criteria of the Regulatory long. The length of the oxygen mask lanyard
of the costs of this AD may be covered Flexibility Act. might cause the safety pin tethered to the
under warranty, thereby reducing the opposite end of the lanyard to remain
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when
cost impact on affected individuals. We
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the mask is pulled to the passenger’s face. We
do not control warranty coverage for are issuing this AD to prevent improper
affected individuals. As a result, we safety, Incorporation by reference, oxygen flow functionality to the passenger
have included all costs in our cost Safety. oxygen masks in the event of an emergency.
estimate. Adoption of the Amendment (f) Compliance
Authority for This Rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority Comply with this AD within the
Title 49 of the United States Code delegated to me by the Administrator, compliance times specified, unless already
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as done.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, follows: (g) Replacement of Oxygen Mask Lanyards
section 106, describes the authority of Within 2,400 flight hours or 60 months,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
whichever occurs first after the effective date
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more DIRECTIVES of this AD, replace the existing lanyards in
detail the scope of the Agency’s the passenger oxygen box assemblies with
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
authority. lanyards of the correct length, in accordance
continues to read as follows: with the Accomplishment Instructions of
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–35–003,
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: § 39.13 [Amended]
General requirements.’’ Under that (h) Credit for Previous Actions
section, Congress charges the FAA with This paragraph provides credit for actions
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
the following new airworthiness actions were performed before the effective
air commerce by prescribing regulations
directive (AD): date of this AD using Bombardier Service
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for 2017–16–13 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment Bulletin 605–35–003, dated January 28, 2016;
39–18990; Docket No. FAA–2017–0477; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–35–003,
safety in air commerce. This regulation Revision 01, dated February 10, 2016.
Product Identifier 2016–NM–112–AD.
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Effective Date (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD is effective September 25, 2017. The following provisions also apply to this
products identified in this rulemaking AD:
(b) Affected ADs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with None. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
authority delegated by the Executive Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
(c) Applicability AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601– accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
In accordance with that order, issuance 3R, and CL–604 Variants) airplanes, request to your principal inspector or local
of ADs is normally a function of the certificated in any category, serial numbers Flight Standards District Office, as
Compliance and Airworthiness 5702 through 5705 inclusive, 5707, 5709, appropriate. If sending information directly
Division, but during this transition 5710, 5712, 5714, 5715, 5718, 5719, 5722, to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN:
period, the Executive Director has 5723, 5725, 5727, 5728, 5731 through 5733 Program Manager, Continuing Operational
delegated the authority to issue ADs inclusive, 5735, 5736, 5740, 5742, 5743, Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
5745, 5746, 5748 through 5750 inclusive, Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
applicable to transport category 5752 through 5754 inclusive, 5756 through 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–
airplanes to the Director of the System 5758 inclusive, 5760 through 5762 inclusive, 794–5531. Before using any approved AMOC,
Oversight Division. 5764 through 5766 inclusive, 5768 through notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Regulatory Findings 5770 inclusive, 5772 through 5774 inclusive, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
5776 through 5780 inclusive, 5782 through of the local flight standards district office/
We determined that this AD will not 5787 inclusive, 5790, 5791, 5793, 5794, 5796, certificate holding district office.
have federalism implications under 5797, 5799, 5800, 5802, 5803, 5805 through (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Executive Order 13132. This AD will 5814 inclusive, 5816, 5818 through 5820 requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
not have a substantial direct effect on inclusive, 5823 through 5829 inclusive, 5831 actions from a manufacturer, the action must
the States, on the relationship between through 5853 inclusive, 5856, 5857, 5859 be accomplished using a method approved
through 5863 inclusive, 5865 through 5874 by the Manager, New York ACO, FAA; or
the national government and the States, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
inclusive, 5876 through 5881 inclusive, 5883
or on the distribution of power and through 5888 inclusive, 5890 through 5894 Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
responsibilities among the various inclusive, 5896 through 5898 inclusive, 5900 Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
levels of government. through 5906 inclusive, 5908 through 5911 the approval must include the DAO-
For the reasons discussed above, I inclusive, 5913 through 5938 inclusive, 5940 authorized signature.
certify that this AD: through 5947 inclusive, 5949 through 5980 (j) Related Information
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory inclusive, 5982 through 5985 inclusive, 5987,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; and 5988. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
(d) Subject
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Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–15, dated
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Air Transport Association (ATA) of May 18, 2016, for related information. This
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
America Code 35, Oxygen.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Alaska; and (e) Reason searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
4. Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by a report 2017–0477.
economic impact, positive or negative, indicating that the lanyard length of the (2) For more information about this AD,
on a substantial number of small entities passenger drop down oxygen masks is too contact Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
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Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, and Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart F4–600R series airplanes, and Model 227–1149.
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–794–5531.
(collectively called Model A300–600
(3) Service information identified in this Discussion
AD that is not incorporated by reference is series airplanes). This AD was prompted
available at the addresses specified in by reports of cracks initiating at the We issued a notice of proposed
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. upper radius of a certain frame and a rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
determination that the current part 39 by adding an AD that would
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
inspection procedure is not reliable in apply to certain Airbus Model A300
(1) The Director of the Federal Register detecting certain cracking of the forward series airplanes; and Model A300 B4–
approved the incorporation by reference 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
fitting of the frame. This AD requires
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR repetitive inspections to detect cracking airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
part 51. of the upper radius of the forward fitting Variant F airplanes (collectively called
(2) You must use this service information of a certain frame, and related Model A300–600 series airplanes). The
as applicable to do the actions required by investigative actions and corrective NPRM published in the Federal
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. actions if necessary. We are issuing this Register on May 31, 2017 (82 FR 24903)
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–35– AD to address the unsafe condition on (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
003, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016. these products. prompted by reports of cracks initiating
(ii) Reserved. at the upper radius of frame (FR) 47 and
(3) For service information identified in DATES: This AD is effective September
25, 2017. a determination that the current
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, inspection procedure is not reliable in
The Director of the Federal Register detecting certain cracking of the forward
Canada; Widebody Customer Response approved the incorporation by reference
Center North America toll-free telephone 1– fitting of FR 47. The NPRM proposed to
of certain publications listed in this AD require repetitive inspections to detect
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email as of September 25, 2017. cracking of the upper radius of the
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// ADDRESSES: For service information forward fitting of FR 47, and related
www.bombardier.com. identified in this final rule, contact investigative actions and corrective
(4) You may view this service information Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— actions if necessary. We are issuing this
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, AD to detect and correct fatigue
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; cracking of the FR 47 forward fitting
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 upper radius on the left-hand and right-
(5) You may view this service information 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth- hand sides of the fuselage, which could
that is incorporated by reference at the eas@airbus.com; Internet: http:// propagate and result in reduced
National Archives and Records www.airbus.com. You may view this structural integrity of the airplane.
Administration (NARA). For information on referenced service information at the The European Aviation Safety Agency
the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For for the Member States of the European
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
information on the availability of this Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0150,
locations.html.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. dated July 25, 2016 (referred to after this
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August It is also available on the Internet at as the Mandatory Continuing
4, 2017. http://www.regulations.gov by searching Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Jeffrey E. Duven, for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft 0520. on all. The MCAI states:
Certification Service.
Examining the AD Docket During scheduled maintenance inspections
[FR Doc. 2017–17086 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am] on the fuselage, cracks initiating at the upper
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may examine the AD docket on radius of frame (FR) 47 have been reported
the Internet at http:// on several aeroplanes. Similar damage was
www.regulations.gov by searching for also discovered on the A300 fatigue test
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– fuselage.
0520; or in person at the Docket This condition, if not detected and
Federal Aviation Administration corrected, could reduce the structural
Management Facility between 9 a.m. integrity of the fuselage.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued
14 CFR Part 39 except Federal holidays. The AD docket Service Bulletin (SB) A300–53–0246, SB
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0520; Product contains this AD, the regulatory A300–53–6029 and SB A300–53–9014 to
Identifier 2016–NM–143–AD; Amendment evaluation, any comments received, and provide inspection instructions and,
39–18995; AD 2017–17–05] other information. The street address for consequently, DGAC France issued AD F–
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– 2006–016 to require repetitive inspections
RIN 2120–AA64 and corrective action.
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
Since that [French] AD was issued, further
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus U.S. Department of Transportation, investigation led to the conclusion that the
Airplanes Docket Operations, M–30, West current ultrasonic inspection performed in
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, accordance with Airbus SB A300–53–0246
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Revision 06, or SB A300–53–6029 Revision
Administration (FAA), Department of Washington, DC 20590. 08, or SB A300–53–9014 Revision 01, as
Transportation (DOT). applicable, was not reliable to detect deep
ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
crack going downward.
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Consequently, to ensure the crack depth is
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new International Section, Transport correctly measured whatever the crack
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind direction, Airbus developed a new
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; nondestructive testing method [eddy current]
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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 25, 2017. | |
| Contact | Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 39518 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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