82 FR 47094 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 195 (October 11, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 195 (October 11, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 11, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47094-47096] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-21374] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0691; Product Identifier 2017-NM-029-AD; Amendment 39-19068; AD 2017-20-11] 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 CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of laminated shims that may have been improperly installed at a certain wing tie beam. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certification maintenance requirement tasks that introduce revised checks of the tie beam. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 15, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 15, 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-2017-0691. 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- 0691; 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: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; 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-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant), and CL-600- 2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2017 (82 FR 32652) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report of laminated shims that may have been improperly installed at a certain wing tie beam. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certification maintenance requirement tasks that introduce revised checks of the tie beam. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct degradation of the structural integrity of the affected tie beam, which could result in cracking of the pressure floor. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-34, dated October 14, 2016 (referred to after [[Page 47095]] this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant), and CL-600- 2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states: Bombardier has determined that laminated shims may have been improperly installed at the floor/wing tie beam bumper pads. Improperly installed shims may become damaged, which could result in a gapping condition. This would lead to increased stress and degradation of structural integrity of the tie beam. Undetected failure may lead to premature cracking of the pressure floor. Bombardier has introduced revised maintenance tasks through revisions of the applicable CL-600 Time Limits Maintenance Checks (TLMCs) to confirm structural integrity of the affected tie beam. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the incorporation of the applicable revised TLMC tasks. 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- 0691. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. 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 the following service information. Task 53-10-00-131, ``Pressure Floor--Wing Tie Beam-- FS460.00,'' of Section 5-10-30, ``Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter Number,'' of Bombardier Challenger 600 Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP 605, Revision 37, dated April 29, 2016. Task 53-10-00-133, ``Pressure Floor--Wing Tie Beam-- FS460.00,'' of Section 5-10-30, ``Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter Number,'' of Bombardier Challenger 601 Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP 601-5, Revision 44, dated April 29, 2016. Task 53-10-00-134, ``Pressure Floor--Wing Tie Beam-- FS460.00,'' of Section 5-10-30, ``Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter Number,'' of Bombardier Challenger 601 Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP 601A-5, Revision 40, dated April 29, 2016. This service information identifies airworthiness limitation tasks for checks of the pressure floor at a certain wing tie beam. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 137 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance or inspection program 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $11,645 revision. = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 47096]] 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): 2017-20-11 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19068; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0691; Product Identifier 2017-NM-029-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 15, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes, serial numbers 1004 through 1085 inclusive; Model CL-600- 2A12 airplanes (CL-601 Variant), serial numbers 3001 through 3066 inclusive; and Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive; certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of laminated shims that may have been improperly installed at a certain wing tie beam. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct degradation of the structural integrity of the affected tie beam, which could result in cracking of the pressure floor. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the certification maintenance requirement (CMR) task specified in the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this AD. The initial compliance time for the task is within the applicable time specified in the service information, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (1) For Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes: Task 53-10-00-131, ``Pressure Floor--Wing Tie Beam--FS460.00,'' of Section 5-10-30, ``Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter Number,'' of Bombardier Challenger 600 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP 605, Revision 37, dated April 29, 2016. (2) For Model CL-600-2A12 airplanes (CL-601 Variant) airplanes: Task 53-10-00-133, ``Pressure Floor--Wing Tie Beam--FS460.00,'' of Section 5-10-30, ``Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter Number,'' of Bombardier Challenger 601 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP 601-5, Revision 44, dated April 29, 2016. (3) For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes: Task 53-10-00-134, ``Pressure Floor--Wing Tie Beam-- FS460.00,'' of Section 5-10-30, ``Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter Number,'' of Bombardier Challenger 601 Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP 601A-5, Revision 40, dated April 29, 2016. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. (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 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: 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-2016-34, dated October 14, 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-2017-0691. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531. (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) Task 53-10-00-131, ``Pressure Floor--Wing Tie Beam-- FS460.00,'' of Section 5-10-30, ``Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter Number,'' of Bombardier Challenger 600 Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP 605, Revision 37, dated April 29, 2016. The revision level of this document is identified on only the Transmittal Letter. (ii) Task 53-10-00-133, ``Pressure Floor--Wing Tie Beam-- FS460.00,'' of Section 5-10-30, ``Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter Number,'' of Bombardier Challenger 601 Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP 601-5, Revision 44, dated April 29, 2016. The revision level of this document is identified on only the Transmittal Letter. (iii) Task 53-10-00-134, ``Pressure Floor--Wing Tie Beam-- FS460.00,'' of Section 5-10-30, ``Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter Number,'' of Bombardier Challenger 601 Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP 601A-5, Revision 40, dated April 29, 2016. The revision level of this document is identified on only the Transmittal Letter. (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 September 27, 2017. 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(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective information on the availability of this You may view this referenced service
actions from a manufacturer, the action must material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. information at the FAA, Transport
be accomplished using a method approved (5) You may view this service information
by the Manager, International Section,
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
that is incorporated by reference at the
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the National Archives and Records SW., Renton, WA. For information on
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// available on the Internet at http://
the approval must include the DOA- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for
authorized signature. locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
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service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those September 18, 2017.
Examining the AD Docket
procedures and tests must be done to comply Dionne Palermo,
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Acting Director, System Oversight Division, You may examine the AD docket on
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Aircraft Certification Service. the Internet at http://
procedures and tests that are not identified
[FR Doc. 2017–21369 Filed 10–10–17; 8:45 am]
www.regulations.gov by searching for
as RC may be deviated from using accepted and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
methods in accordance with the operator’s BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
0691; or in person at the Docket
maintenance or inspection program without Management Facility between 9 a.m.
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
be done and the airplane can be put back in except Federal holidays. The AD docket
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Federal Aviation Administration contains this AD, the regulatory
changes to procedures or tests identified as evaluation, any comments received, and
RC require approval of an AMOC. 14 CFR Part 39 other information. The street address for
(k) Related Information the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0691; Product
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Identifier 2017–NM–029–AD; Amendment
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 39–19068; AD 2017–20–11] U.S. Department of Transportation,
2016–0195, dated September 30, 2016, for Docket Operations, M–30, West
RIN 2120–AA64 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Washington, DC 20590.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0515. Inc., Airplanes
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
(2) For more information about this AD, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Administration (FAA), Department of and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Transportation (DOT). New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425– ACTION: Final rule. Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
227–2125; fax: 425–227–1149. 11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax
(3) Service information identified in this SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 516–794–5531.
AD that is not incorporated by reference is airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
available at the addresses specified in Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–1A11
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–601 Discussion
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference Variant), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A We issued a notice of proposed
(1) The Director of the Federal Register and CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
approved the incorporation by reference This AD was prompted by a report of part 39 by adding an AD that would
(IBR) of the service information listed in this laminated shims that may have been apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR improperly installed at a certain wing CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12
part 51. tie beam. This AD requires revising the (CL–601 Variant), and CL–600–2B16
(2) You must use this service information maintenance or inspection program to
as applicable to do the actions required by
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants)
incorporate certification maintenance airplanes. The NPRM published in the
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
requirement tasks that introduce revised Federal Register on July 17, 2017 (82 FR
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6113,
Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated checks of the tie beam. We are issuing 32652) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
July 5, 2016. this AD to address the unsafe condition prompted by a report of laminated
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6124, on these products. shims that may have been improperly
Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective November installed at a certain wing tie beam. The
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31– 15, 2017. NPRM proposed to require revising the
6142, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2013. The Director of the Federal Register
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–
maintenance or inspection program to
approved the incorporation by reference incorporate certification maintenance
2123, Revision 01, including Appendix 01,
dated July 1, 2016. of certain publications listed in this AD requirement tasks that introduce revised
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–2145, as of November 15, 2017. checks of the tie beam. We are issuing
Revision 01, dated November 13, 2013. ADDRESSES: For service information this AD to detect and correct
(3) For service information identified in identified in this final rule, contact degradation of the structural integrity of
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness the affected tie beam, which could
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Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; result in cracking of the pressure floor.
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
Widebody Customer Response Center Transport Canada Civil Aviation
93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ North America toll-free telephone 1– (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone for Canada, has issued Canadian
(4) You may view this service information 1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–34,
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; dated October 14, 2016 (referred to after
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this as the Mandatory Continuing actions described in the revisions. In Number,’’ of Bombardier Challenger 600
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the this situation, to comply with 14 CFR Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 91.403(c), the operator must request Publication No. PSP 605, Revision 37,
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL– approval for an alternative method of dated April 29, 2016.
600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL– compliance according to paragraph (i)(1) • Task 53–10–00–133, ‘‘Pressure
601 Variant), and CL–600–2B16 (CL– of this AD. The request should include Floor—Wing Tie Beam—FS460.00,’’ of
601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants) a description of changes to the required Section 5–10–30, ‘‘Airworthiness
airplanes. The MCAI states: actions that will ensure the continued Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter
Bombardier has determined that laminated operational safety of the airplane. Number,’’ of Bombardier Challenger 601
shims may have been improperly installed at Comments Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
the floor/wing tie beam bumper pads. Publication No. PSP 601–5, Revision 44,
Improperly installed shims may become We gave the public the opportunity to
dated April 29, 2016.
damaged, which could result in a gapping participate in developing this AD. We
condition. This would lead to increased received no comments on the NPRM or • Task 53–10–00–134, ‘‘Pressure
stress and degradation of structural integrity on the determination of the cost to the Floor—Wing Tie Beam—FS460.00,’’ of
of the tie beam. Undetected failure may lead public. Section 5–10–30, ‘‘Airworthiness
to premature cracking of the pressure floor. Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter
Bombardier has introduced revised Conclusion Number,’’ of Bombardier Challenger 601
maintenance tasks through revisions of the We reviewed the relevant data and Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
applicable CL–600 Time Limits Maintenance determined that air safety and the Publication No. PSP 601A–5, Revision
Checks (TLMCs) to confirm structural public interest require adopting this AD 40, dated April 29, 2016.
integrity of the affected tie beam.
as proposed except for minor editorial This service information identifies
This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
the incorporation of the applicable revised changes. We have determined that these airworthiness limitation tasks for checks
TLMC tasks. minor changes: of the pressure floor at a certain wing tie
• Are consistent with the intent that beam. These documents are distinct
You may examine the MCAI in the AD was proposed in the NPRM for
docket on the Internet at http:// since they apply to different airplane
correcting the unsafe condition; and models. This service information is
www.regulations.gov by searching for • Do not add any additional burden reasonably available because the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– upon the public than was already
0691. interested parties have access to it
proposed in the NPRM. through their normal course of business
This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to Related Service Information Under 1 or by the means identified in the
include new actions (e.g., inspections). CFR Part 51 ADDRESSES section.
Compliance with these actions is Bombardier, Inc., has issued the Costs of Compliance
required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For following service information.
airplanes that have been previously • Task 53–10–00–131, ‘‘Pressure We estimate that this AD affects 137
modified, altered, or repaired in the Floor—Wing Tie Beam—FS460.00,’’ of airplanes of U.S. registry.
areas addressed by this AD, the operator Section 5–10–30, ‘‘Airworthiness We estimate the following costs to
may not be able to accomplish the Limitation Checks by ATA Chapter comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Maintenance or inspection program revision .. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $11,645
Authority for This Rulemaking that is likely to exist or develop on the States, on the relationship between
products identified in this rulemaking the national government and the States,
Title 49 of the United States Code action. or on the distribution of power and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue This AD is issued in accordance with
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, responsibilities among the various
authority delegated by the Executive levels of government.
section 106, describes the authority of Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. For the reasons discussed above, I
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more In accordance with that order, issuance certify that this AD:
detail the scope of the Agency’s of ADs is normally a function of the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
authority. Compliance and Airworthiness action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
We are issuing this rulemaking under Division, but during this transition 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, period, the Executive Director has DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: delegated the authority to issue ADs
General requirements.’’ Under that (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
applicable to transport category
section, Congress charges the FAA with airplanes to the Director of the System 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Alaska; and
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Oversight Division.
air commerce by prescribing regulations 4. Will not have a significant
for practices, methods, and procedures Regulatory Findings
economic impact, positive or negative,
the Administrator finds necessary for We determined that this AD will not on a substantial number of small entities
safety in air commerce. This regulation have federalism implications under under the criteria of the Regulatory
is within the scope of that authority Executive Order 13132. This AD will Flexibility Act.
because it addresses an unsafe condition not have a substantial direct effect on
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (1) For Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600) This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
airplanes: Task 53–10–00–131, ‘‘Pressure on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Floor—Wing Tie Beam—FS460.00,’’ of by searching for and locating Docket No.
safety, Incorporation by reference, Section 5–10–30, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitation FAA–2017–0691.
Safety. Checks by ATA Chapter Number,’’ of (2) For more information about this AD,
Bombardier Challenger 600 Time Limits/ contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer,
Adoption of the Amendment Maintenance Checks, Publication No. PSP Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
Accordingly, under the authority 605, Revision 37, dated April 29, 2016. FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) For Model CL–600–2A12 airplanes (CL– Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 601 Variant) airplanes: Task 53–10–00–133, telephone 516–228–7329; fax 516–794–5531.
follows: ‘‘Pressure Floor—Wing Tie Beam—
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
FS460.00,’’ of Section 5–10–30,
‘‘Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA (1) The Director of the Federal Register
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS approved the incorporation by reference
Chapter Number,’’ of Bombardier Challenger
DIRECTIVES 601 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Publication No. PSP 601–5, Revision 44, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 part 51.
dated April 29, 2016.
continues to read as follows: (3) For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A (2) You must use this service information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. and CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes: Task 53– as applicable to do the actions required by
10–00–134, ‘‘Pressure Floor—Wing Tie this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
§ 39.13 [Amended] Beam—FS460.00,’’ of Section 5–10–30, (i) Task 53–10–00–131, ‘‘Pressure Floor—
‘‘Airworthiness Limitation Checks by ATA Wing Tie Beam—FS460.00,’’ of Section 5–
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 10–30, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitation Checks by
the following new airworthiness Chapter Number,’’ of Bombardier Challenger
601 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, ATA Chapter Number,’’ of Bombardier
directive (AD): Challenger 600 Time Limits/Maintenance
Publication No. PSP 601A–5, Revision 40,
2017–20–11 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment dated April 29, 2016. Checks, Publication No. PSP 605, Revision
39–19068; Docket No. FAA–2017–0691; 37, dated April 29, 2016. The revision level
Product Identifier 2017–NM–029–AD. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals of this document is identified on only the
After the maintenance or inspection Transmittal Letter.
(a) Effective Date (ii) Task 53–10–00–133, ‘‘Pressure Floor—
program has been revised as required by
This AD is effective November 15, 2017. paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Wing Tie Beam—FS460.00,’’ of Section 5–
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be 10–30, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitation Checks by
(b) Affected ADs ATA Chapter Number,’’ of Bombardier
used unless the actions or intervals are
None. approved as an alternative method of Challenger 601 Time Limits/Maintenance
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the Checks, Publication No. PSP 601–5, Revision
(c) Applicability 44, dated April 29, 2016. The revision level
procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., this AD. of this document is identified on only the
Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600) airplanes, Transmittal Letter.
serial numbers 1004 through 1085 inclusive; (i) Other FAA AD Provisions (iii) Task 53–10–00–134, ‘‘Pressure Floor—
Model CL–600–2A12 airplanes (CL–601 The following provisions also apply to this Wing Tie Beam—FS460.00,’’ of Section 5–
Variant), serial numbers 3001 through 3066 AD: 10–30, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitation Checks by
inclusive; and Model CL–600–2B16 (CL– (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance ATA Chapter Number,’’ of Bombardier
601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes, (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Challenger 601 Time Limits/Maintenance
serial numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive; Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve Checks, Publication No. PSP 601A–5,
certificated in any category. AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the Revision 40, dated April 29, 2016. The
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In revision level of this document is identified
(d) Subject
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your on only the Transmittal Letter.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (3) For service information identified in
request to your principal inspector or local
America Code 53, Fuselage. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
Flight Standards District Office, as
(e) Reason appropriate. If sending information directly Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
to the manager of the certification office, Canada; Widebody Customer Response
This AD was prompted by a report of Center North America toll-free telephone 1–
laminated shims that may have been send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
improperly installed at a certain wing tie 514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
beam. We are issuing this AD to detect and York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
correct degradation of the structural integrity www.bombardier.com.
of the affected tie beam, which could result 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
using any approved AMOC, notify your (4) You may view this service information
in cracking of the pressure floor. at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
(f) Compliance 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
principal inspector, the manager of the local
information on the availability of this
Comply with this AD within the flight standards district office/certificate
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
compliance times specified, unless already holding district office.
(5) You may view this service information
done. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
that is incorporated by reference at the
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program National Archives and Records
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Revision Administration (NARA). For information on
be accomplished using a method approved
the availability of this material at NARA, call
Within 30 days after the effective date of by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
program, as applicable, to incorporate the (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
locations.html.
certification maintenance requirement (CMR) Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
task specified in the applicable service the DAO, the approval must include the Issued in Renton, Washington, on
ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) DAO-authorized signature. September 27, 2017.
through (g)(3) of this AD. The initial Dionne Palermo,
compliance time for the task is within the (j) Related Information
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
applicable time specified in the service (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Aircraft Certification Service.
information, or within 30 days after the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–34, dated [FR Doc. 2017–21374 Filed 10–10–17; 8:45 am]
later. October 14, 2016, for related information. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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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 November 15, 2017. | |
| Contact | Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 47094 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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