82 FR 39529 - 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 | 2017-17094 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39529-39532] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17094] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9575; Product Identifier 2016-NM-168-AD; Amendment 39-18992; AD 2017-17-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20-09, which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. AD 2014-20-09 required an inspection for missing clamps that are required to provide positive separation between the alternating current (AC) feeder cables and the hydraulic line of the landing gear alternate extension, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD requires removing airplanes from the AD applicability. This AD was prompted by reports of missing clamps that are required to provide positive separation between the AC feeder cables and the hydraulic line of the landing gear alternate extension. 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., 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 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-2016-9575. 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- 9575; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7301; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2014-20-09, Amendment 39-17982 (79 FR 59630, October 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-20-09''). AD 2014-20-09 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 22, 2017 (82 FR 11325). The NPRM was prompted by reports of missing clamps that are required to provide positive separation between the AC feeder cables and the hydraulic line of the landing gear alternate extension. The NPRM proposed to continue to require an inspection for missing clamps that are required to provide positive separation between the AC feeder cables and the hydraulic line of the landing gear alternate extension, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct chafing of the AC feeder cable. A chafed and arcing AC feeder cable could puncture the adjacent hydraulic line, which, in combination with the use of the alternate extension, could result in an in-flight fire. Since we issued AD 2014-20-09, the FAA has determined that certain airplane serial numbers that are in a pre-modification MS 4M153025 configuration have sufficient space between the AC feeder cables and the landing gear alternate extension hydraulic line, and do not pose an in-flight fire risk. Therefore, these airplanes are not subject to the identified unsafe condition. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2013-16R1, effective July 26, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8- 400 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During production checks, it was found that the appropriate clamps required to provide positive separation between the AC feeder cables and the hydraulic line of the landing gear alternate extension were omitted. The AC feeder cable could sag and be in direct contact with the swage fitting of the landing gear alternate extension hydraulic line, resulting in chafing of the AC feeder cable. The chafed and arcing AC feeder cable could puncture the adjacent hydraulic line. In combination with the use of the alternate extension system, this could result in an in-flight fire. The original issue of this [Canadian] AD was issued to mandate the incorporation of [Bombardier] service bulletin (SB) 84-24-53 to * * * [do a general visual inspection for the presence of correctly installed clamps] and rectify, as necessary, for proper clamp installation. Bombardier, Inc. has revised [Bombardier] SB 84-24-53 to remove serial numbers 4001 through 4034 from the Effectivity section, as it was determined that these serial numbers are Pre-Mod MS 4M153025, which allowed sufficient space between the AC feeder cables and the landing gear alternate extension hydraulic line to not pose an in- flight fire risk. Accordingly, revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to revise the Applicability section to reflect the Effectivity changes in [Bombardier] SB 84-24-53 Revision B, dated 10 September 2015. The related investigative action is a general visual inspection of the AC [[Page 39530]] power feeder cables and the hydraulic line of the landing gear alternate extension for damage due to chafing. The corrective actions include repair of chafed parts and replacement of missing clamps. 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-2016- 9575. 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 Only the Actions Required for Compliance Horizon Air requested that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD reference only the actions required for compliance. Horizon Air stated that incorporating the service bulletin job set-up and close-out sections as a requirement of the AD restricts an operator's ability to perform other maintenance in conjunction with the incorporation of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, Revision B, dated September 10, 2015. Horizon Air asserted that only paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' in the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24- 53, Revision B, dated September 10, 2015, should be referenced. We agree with Horizon Air's request to exclude the ``Job Set-up'' and ``Close Out'' sections of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, Revision B, dated September 10, 2015, for the reasons provided. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to require accomplishment of paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, Revision B, dated September 10, 2015. Request To Allow Credit for Previous Actions Up to the Effective Date of This AD Horizon Air requested that the proposed AD be changed to allow credit for previous actions in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, dated May 11, 2012; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, Revision A, dated May 16, 2013; either up to the effective date of this AD; or within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months from November 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-20-09), whichever occurs first. Horizon Air stated that paragraph (h) of the proposed AD only allows credit for actions performed before November 7, 2014. Horizon Air noted that the compliance for AD 2014-20-09 is within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of November 7, 2014 (and AD 2014-20-09 specifies that the actions be done in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, Revision A, dated May 16, 2013). We partially agree. We agree that credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD done using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84- 24-53, Revision A, dated May 16, 2013, should be allowed up until the effective date of this AD. However, we do not agree to allow credit for Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, dated May 11, 2012, beyond November 7, 2014. AD 2014-20-09 only gives credit for Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, dated May 11, 2012, before November 7, 2014. We have revised paragraph (h) of this AD accordingly. Explanation of Change Made in This AD We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to remove the statement that only Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, Revision B, dated September 10, 2015, may be used after the effective date of this AD because that statement is not necessary in this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including 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 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 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, Revision B, dated September 10, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection for installation of clamps between the AC feeder cables and hydraulic line of the landing gear alternate extension, and related investigative and corrective actions. 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 52 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection, related investigative and 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $8,840 corrective actions (retained actions hour = $170. from AD 2014-20-09). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This AD merely removes certain airplanes from the applicability of this AD, and, therefore, adds no new actions or economic burden. 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. [[Page 39531]] 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20-09, Amendment 39-17982 (79 FR 59630, October 3, 2014), and adding the following new AD: 2017-17-02 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18992; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9575; Product Identifier 2016-NM-168-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-20-09, Amendment 39-17982 (79 FR 59630, October 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-20-09''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4035 through 4347 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical power. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of missing clamps that are required to provide positive separation between the alternating current (AC) feeder cables and the hydraulic line of the landing gear alternate extension. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct chafing of the AC feeder cable. A chafed and arcing AC feeder cable could puncture the adjacent hydraulic line, which, in combination with the use of the alternate extension, could result in an in-flight fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Clamp Inspection, Related Investigative Actions, and Corrective Actions, With Revised Service Information Having a Reduced Effectivity This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-20-09, with revised service information having a reduced Effectivity. Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after November 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-20-09), whichever occurs earlier: Do a general visual inspection for correctly installed clamps between the AC feeder cables and hydraulic line, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, Revision B, dated September 10, 2015. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. (h) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before November 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-20-09), using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24-53, dated May 11, 2012. This service bulletin is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD, using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-24- 53, Revision A, dated May 16, 2013. This service bulletin was incorporated by reference in AD 2014-20-09. (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, 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 certification office, 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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, 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-2013-16R1, effective July 26, 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-2016-9575. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; 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 84-24-53, Revision B, dated September 10, 2015. (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 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:// [[Page 39532]] www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 7, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-17094 Filed 8-18-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(3) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register inspection for missing clamps that are
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet approved the incorporation by reference required to provide positive separation
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box of a certain publication listed in this AD between the AC feeder cables and the
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; as of September 25, 2017. hydraulic line of the landing gear
telephone: 201–440–6700; Internet: http://
www.dassaultfalcon.com. ADDRESSES: For service information alternate extension, and related
(4) You may view this service information identified in this final rule, contact investigative and corrective actions if
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical necessary. We are issuing this AD to
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, detect and correct chafing of the AC
information on the availability of this Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; feeder cable. A chafed and arcing AC
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375– feeder cable could puncture the adjacent
(5) You may view this service information 4539; email thd.qseries@ hydraulic line, which, in combination
that is incorporated by reference at the with the use of the alternate extension,
National Archives and Records
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
www.bombardier.com. You may view could result in an in-flight fire.
Administration (NARA). For information on
this referenced service information at Since we issued AD 2014–20–09, the
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, FAA has determined that certain
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. airplane serial numbers that are in a pre-
locations.html. For information on the availability of modification MS 4M153025
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– configuration have sufficient space
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28,
2017. 1221. It is also available on the Internet between the AC feeder cables and the
at http://www.regulations.gov by landing gear alternate extension
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
searching for and locating Docket No. hydraulic line, and do not pose an in-
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
FAA–2016–9575. flight fire risk. Therefore, these
Aircraft Certification Service.
airplanes are not subject to the
[FR Doc. 2017–16579 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket identified unsafe condition.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Transport Canada Civil Aviation
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
www.regulations.gov by searching for for Canada, has issued Canadian
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–16R1,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Federal Aviation Administration 9575; or in person at the Docket effective July 26, 2016 (referred to after
Management Facility between 9 a.m. this as the Mandatory Continuing
14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9575; Product contains this AD, the regulatory for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
Identifier 2016–NM–168–AD; Amendment DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The MCAI
evaluation, any comments received, and
39–18992; AD 2017–17–02] states:
other information. The address for the
RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) During production checks, it was found
is Docket Management Facility, U.S. that the appropriate clamps required to
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Department of Transportation, Docket provide positive separation between the AC
Inc., Airplanes Operations, M–30, West Building feeder cables and the hydraulic line of the
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 landing gear alternate extension were
AGENCY: Federal Aviation omitted. The AC feeder cable could sag and
Administration (FAA), Department of New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
be in direct contact with the swage fitting of
Transportation (DOT). DC 20590. the landing gear alternate extension
ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: hydraulic line, resulting in chafing of the AC
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, feeder cable. The chafed and arcing AC
SUMMARY: We are superseding Avionics and Administrative Services feeder cable could puncture the adjacent
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–20– Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, hydraulic line. In combination with the use
09, which applied to certain 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, of the alternate extension system, this could
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400 Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– result in an in-flight fire.
series airplanes. AD 2014–20–09 The original issue of this [Canadian] AD
228–7301; fax 516–794–5531.
required an inspection for missing was issued to mandate the incorporation of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Bombardier] service bulletin (SB) 84–24–53
clamps that are required to provide to * * * [do a general visual inspection for
positive separation between the Discussion
the presence of correctly installed clamps]
alternating current (AC) feeder cables We issued a notice of proposed and rectify, as necessary, for proper clamp
and the hydraulic line of the landing rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR installation.
gear alternate extension, and related part 39 to supersede AD 2014–20–09, Bombardier, Inc. has revised [Bombardier]
investigative and corrective actions if Amendment 39–17982 (79 FR 59630, SB 84–24–53 to remove serial numbers 4001
necessary. This new AD requires October 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–20–09’’). through 4034 from the Effectivity section, as
removing airplanes from the AD it was determined that these serial numbers
AD 2014–20–09 applied to certain
applicability. This AD was prompted by are Pre-Mod MS 4M153025, which allowed
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400 sufficient space between the AC feeder cables
reports of missing clamps that are series airplanes. The NPRM published and the landing gear alternate extension
required to provide positive separation in the Federal Register on February 22, hydraulic line to not pose an in-flight fire
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between the AC feeder cables and the 2017 (82 FR 11325). The NPRM was risk. Accordingly, revision 1 of this
hydraulic line of the landing gear prompted by reports of missing clamps [Canadian] AD is issued to revise the
alternate extension. We are issuing this that are required to provide positive Applicability section to reflect the Effectivity
AD to address the unsafe condition on separation between the AC feeder cables changes in [Bombardier] SB 84–24–53
these products. and the hydraulic line of the landing Revision B, dated 10 September 2015.
DATES: This AD is effective September gear alternate extension. The NPRM The related investigative action is a
25, 2017. proposed to continue to require an general visual inspection of the AC
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In accordance with that order, issuance (c) Applicability Flight Standards District Office, as
of ADs is normally a function of the This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., appropriate. If sending information directly
Compliance and Airworthiness Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 to the manager of the certification office,
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Division, but during this transition
numbers 4035 through 4347 inclusive. Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
period, the Executive Director has York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
delegated the authority to issue ADs (d) Subject Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
applicable to transport category Air Transport Association (ATA) of 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
airplanes to the Director of the System America Code 24, Electrical power. using any approved AMOC, notify your
Oversight Division. appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
(e) Reason principal inspector, the manager of the local
Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by reports of flight standards district office/certificate
We determined that this AD will not missing clamps that are required to provide holding district office.
have federalism implications under positive separation between the alternating (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
current (AC) feeder cables and the hydraulic effective date of this AD, for any requirement
Executive Order 13132. This AD will line of the landing gear alternate extension. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
not have a substantial direct effect on We are issuing this AD to detect and correct a manufacturer, the action must be
the States, on the relationship between chafing of the AC feeder cable. A chafed and accomplished using a method approved by
the national government and the States, arcing AC feeder cable could puncture the the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA;
or on the distribution of power and adjacent hydraulic line, which, in or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA);
responsibilities among the various combination with the use of the alternate or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
levels of government. extension, could result in an in-flight fire. Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Compliance the approval must include the DAO-
certify that this AD: authorized signature.
Comply with this AD within the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already (j) Related Information
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; done. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (g) Retained Clamp Inspection, Related
Investigative Actions, and Corrective Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–16R1,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Actions, With Revised Service Information effective July 26, 2016, for related
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Having a Reduced Effectivity information. This MCAI may be found in the
Alaska; and AD docket on the Internet at http://
4. Will not have a significant This paragraph restates the requirements of www.regulations.gov by searching for and
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–20–09, with locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9575.
economic impact, positive or negative, revised service information having a reduced
on a substantial number of small entities (2) For more information about this AD,
Effectivity. Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace
under the criteria of the Regulatory months after November 7, 2014 (the effective
Engineer, Avionics and Administrative
Flexibility Act. date of AD 2014–20–09), whichever occurs
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
earlier: Do a general visual inspection for
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
correctly installed clamps between the AC
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation feeder cables and hydraulic line, and do all
7301; fax 516–794–5531.
safety, Incorporation by reference, applicable related investigative and
(3) Service information identified in this
Safety. corrective actions, in accordance with
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
paragraph 3.B., ‘‘Procedure,’’ of the
available at the addresses specified in
Adoption of the Amendment Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
Service Bulletin 84–24–53, Revision B, dated
Accordingly, under the authority September 10, 2015. Do all applicable related (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
delegated to me by the Administrator, investigative and corrective actions before
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (1) The Director of the Federal Register
further flight.
approved the incorporation by reference
follows:
(h) Credit for Previous Actions (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, part 51.
DIRECTIVES (2) You must use this service information
if those actions were performed before
November 7, 2014 (the effective date of AD as applicable to do the actions required by
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
continues to read as follows: 2014–20–09), using Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–24–53, dated May 11, 2012. This (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–24–53,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. service bulletin is not incorporated by Revision B, dated September 10, 2015.
reference in this AD. (ii) Reserved.
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) This paragraph provides credit for (3) For service information identified in
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
if those actions were performed before the Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
effective date of this AD, using Bombardier Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
2014–20–09, Amendment 39–17982 (79 telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
FR 59630, October 3, 2014), and adding Service Bulletin 84–24–53, Revision A, dated
May 16, 2013. This service bulletin was email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
the following new AD: incorporated by reference in AD 2014–20–09. Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
2017–17–02 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment (4) You may view this service information
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
39–18992; Docket No. FAA–2016–9575;
Product Identifier 2016–NM–168–AD. The following provisions also apply to this 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
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AD: information on the availability of this
(a) Effective Date (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
This AD is effective September 25, 2017. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO (5) You may view this service information
Branch, ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to that is incorporated by reference at the
(b) Affected ADs approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested National Archives and Records
This AD replaces AD 2014–20–09, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Administration (NARA). For information on
Amendment 39–17982 (79 FR 59630, October In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your the availability of this material at NARA, call
3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–20–09’’). request to your principal inspector or local 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
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![39532 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 160 / Monday, August 21, 2017 / Rules and Regulations
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Authority for This Rulemaking appropriate publications and
locations.html. procedures prior to decommissioning
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August regarding aviation safety is found in the Graham VORTAC. Consequently,
7, 2017. Title 49 of the United States Code. the FAA does not plan to replace the
Dionne Palermo, Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Graham VORTAC or fixes along the
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, removed route segments with RNAV
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Aircraft Certification Service. waypoints.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
[FR Doc. 2017–17094 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am] One commenter noted that V–124,
describes in more detail the scope of the which is also linked to the Graham
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P agency’s authority. This rulemaking is VORTAC, is not addressed in this
promulgated under the authority action. V–124 is being amended through
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, a separate action for the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that decommissioning of the Jacks Creek,
section, the FAA is charged with TN, VOR/DME. On June 7, 2017, the
Federal Aviation Administration
prescribing regulations to assign the use Jacks Creek final rule was published in
of the airspace necessary to ensure the the Federal Register (82 FR 26336),
14 CFR Part 71
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Docket No. 16–ASO–12. That rule
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0109; Airspace airspace. This regulation is within the amends V–124 by eliminating the route
Docket No. 16–ASO–13] scope of that authority as it modifies the segments from Gilmore, AR, through
air traffic service route structure in the Jacks Creek, TN, to Graham, TN. The
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways eastern United States to maintain the
V–7 and V–67; TN effective date of the V–124 change is
efficient flow of air traffic. August 17, 2017.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation History A third comment noted concern about
Administration (FAA), DOT. the length of the gaps in the amended
On March 6, 2017, the FAA published
ACTION: Final rule. airways V–7 and V–67. However, as the
in the Federal Register a notice of
commenter admitted, this is a non-issue
SUMMARY: This action modifies VOR proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend
since 14 CFR 91.205(d)(2) requires that
Federal airways V–7 and V–67, in the V–7 and V–67, in the eastern United
aircraft conducting IFR flight be
eastern United States due to the planned States due to the planned
equipped with navigation equipment
decommissioning of the Graham, TN, decommissioning of the Graham, TN,
suitable for the route to be flown.
VORTAC navigation aid. VORTAC navigation aid (82 FR 12522),
Additionally, the commenter called the
DATES: Effective date 0901, October 12,
Docket No. FAA–2017–0109. Interested
route changes an important step toward
2017. The Director of the Federal parties were invited to participate in
implementation of the NextGen
Register approves this incorporation by this rulemaking effort by submitting
program.
reference action under Title 1, Code of written comments on the proposal. Domestic VOR Federal airways are
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Three comments were received. published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA
the annual revision of FAA Order Discussion of Comments Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016,
7400.11 and publication of conforming and effective September 15, 2016, which
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots
amendments. is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Association (AOPA) wrote that, for
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, 71.1. The VOR Federal airways listed in
those VOR NAVAIDs that are to be
Airspace Designations and Reporting this document will be subsequently
decommissioned and for those airways
Points, and subsequent amendments can published in the Order.
that are correspondingly removed, the
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ FAA should create an RNAV waypoint Availability and Summary of
air_traffic/publications/. For further at the previous NAVAID location and Documents for Incorporation by
information, you can contact the retain all fixes and intersections along Reference
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation that route by amending their definition
Administration, 800 Independence This document amends FAA Order
to that of an RNAV waypoint. The 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; impacted air traffic control facilities
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
conducted a thorough review of their and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
also available for inspection at the operations in the areas affected by the
National Archives and Records Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
route changes to determine which fixes listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Administration (NARA). For and intersections along the route
information on the availability of FAA document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
segments being removed were necessary Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– for continuing to support the facilities’
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ air traffic service routes, and reporting
operations and for navigation purposes points.
federal_register/code_of_federal- through the area. As a result, the VALER
regulations/ibr_locations.html. fix is the only fix being retained to The Rule
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace supplement the existing adjacent fixes, This action amends Title 14, Code of
Designations and Reporting Points, is waypoints, and navigation aids in the Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
published yearly and effective on areas that the V–7 and V–67 route modifying the descriptions of VOR
September 15. segments are being removed. Federal airways V–7, and V–67, due to
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Additionally, the Graham VORTAC is the planned decommissioning of the
Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office currently functioning as a Distance Graham, TN, VORTAC. The route
of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Measuring Equipment (DME) only changes are described below.
Administration, 800 Independence facility and is planned to be retained V–7: V–7 extends between Dolphin,
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; and charted as a DME facility with the FL, and Sawyer, MI. This rule removes
telephone: (202) 267–8783. ‘‘GHM’’ three-letter identifier. The the Graham, TN, VORTAC from the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: change will be reflected in all route which creates a gap in the route
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 25, 2017. | |
| Contact | Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7301; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 39529 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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