82 FR 48668 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 201 (October 19, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 201 (October 19, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-22557 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 201 (Thursday, October 19, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 48668-48671] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-22557] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 201 / Thursday, October 19, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 48668]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0907; Product Identifier 2017-NM-069-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt 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, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fractured rudder pedal tubes on the pilot-side rudder bar assembly. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the rudder pedal tubes for cracking and corrective actions if necessary. Replacement of both pilot-side rudder bar assemblies is terminating action for the inspections. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 4, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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 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. 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- 0907; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. 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: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0907; Product Identifier 2017-NM-069-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM. Discussion Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2017-09, dated February 22, 2017 (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- 1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601- 3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states: There have been two in-service reports of fractured rudder pedal tubes installed on the pilot-side rudder bar assembly on CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes. Laboratory examination of the fractured rudder pedal tubes found that in both cases, the fatigue cracks initiated at the aft taper pin holes where the connecting rod fitting is attached. Fatigue testing of the rudder pedal tubes confirmed that the fatigue cracking is due to loads induced during parking brake application. Therefore, only the rudder pedal tubes on the pilot's side are vulnerable to fatigue cracking as the parking brake is primarily applied by the pilot. Loss of pilot rudder pedal input during flight would result in reduced yaw controllability of the aeroplane. Loss of pilot rudder pedal input during takeoff or landing may lead to a runway excursion. This [Canadian] AD mandates initial and repetitive [detailed visual or eddy current] inspections [for cracking] of both pilot- side rudder pedal tubes, part number (P/N) 600-90204-3 until the terminating action in Part III of this [Canadian] AD is accomplished [i.e., replacement of both pilot-side rudder bar assemblies]. Corrective actions include replacement of both pilot-side rudder bar assemblies and repair. 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-2017-0907. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., has issued the following service information. The service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections of the rudder pedal tubes for cracking, replacement of both pilot-side rudder bar assemblies, and repair. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. [[Page 48669]] Service Bulletin 600-0770, Revision 01, including Appendix A, dated March 31, 2016. Service Bulletin 601-0643, Revision 01, including Appendix A, dated March 31, 2016. Service Bulletin 604-27-037, dated March 31, 2016, including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2016. Service Bulletin 605-27-002, dated June 30, 2016, including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2016. Service Bulletin 605-27-008, dated March 31, 2016, including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2016. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 141 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections................. 10 work-hours x $85 $0 $850 per inspection $119,850 per per hour = $850 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement........................ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $8,564 $8,734 $1,231,494 = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for any on-condition repairs specified in this proposed AD. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this repair. 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 proposed 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0907; Product Identifier 2017- NM-069-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 4, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc., airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1004 through 1085 inclusive. (2) Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 3001 through 3066 inclusive. (3) Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, S/ [[Page 48670]] Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive, S/Ns 5301 through 5665 inclusive, S/ Ns 5701 through 5988 inclusive, and S/Ns 6050 through 6099 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of fractured rudder pedal tubes on the pilot-side rudder bar assembly. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the pilot-side rudder pedal tubes. Loss of pilot rudder pedal input during flight could result in reduced yaw controllability of the airplane. Loss of pilot rudder pedal input during takeoff or landing could lead to a runway excursion. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections and Part Marking At the applicable time specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, do a detailed or eddy current inspection of both pilot-side rudder pedal tubes for cracking, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD. If no cracking is found, before further flight, mark the part in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD. Repeat the detailed or eddy current inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight cycles if a detailed inspection was performed, or 1,000 flight cycles if an eddy current inspection was performed. Repeat the inspection until the terminating action specified in paragraph (i) of this AD is accomplished. (1) For Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes, S/Ns 1004 through 1085 inclusive: Bombardier, Inc., Service Bulletin 600-0770, Revision 01, including Appendix A, dated March 31, 2016. (2) For Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 3001 through 3066 inclusive: Bombardier, Inc., Service Bulletin 601-0643, Revision 01, including Appendix A, dated March 31, 2016. (3) Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive: Bombardier, Inc., Service Bulletin 601-0643, Revision 01, including Appendix A, dated March 31, 2016. (4) Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, S/Ns 5301 through 5665 inclusive: Bombardier, Inc., Service Bulletin 604-27-037, dated March 31, 2016, including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2016. (5) Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, S/Ns 5701 through 5988 inclusive: Bombardier, Inc., Service Bulletin 605-27-008, dated March 31, 2016, including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2016. (6) Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, S/Ns 6050 through 6099 inclusive: Bombardier, Inc., Service Bulletin 605-27-002, dated June 30, 2016, including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2016. Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Compliance Times ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Airplanes Compliance time ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Airplanes with fewer than 8,250 total Prior to the accumulation of flight cycles as of the effective date 9,000 total flight cycles. of this AD. Airplanes with 8,250 total flight Within 24 months or 750 flight cycles or more but fewer than 16,625 cycles, whichever occurs total flight cycles as of the first, after the effective effective date of this AD. date of this AD. Airplanes with 16,625 total flight Within 12 months or 375 flight cycles or more as of the effective cycles, whichever occurs date of this AD. first, after the effective date of this AD. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Corrective Actions (1) If any cracking is found around the aft tapered holes during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace both pilot-side rudder bar assemblies, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD. (2) If any other damage (e.g., corrosion) is found, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair 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). (i) Optional Terminating Action Replacement of both pilot-side rudder bar assemblies in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) Replacement--No Terminating Action Replacement of both pilot-side rudder bar assemblies using Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0770, dated August 31, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 601- 0643, dated August 31, 2015; is not terminating action for the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) 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 TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (l) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed if any cracking is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-09, dated February 22, 2017, 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-2017-0907. (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. (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. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., [[Page 48671]] Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 11, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-22557 Filed 10-18-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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contains notices to the public of the proposed this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., about this NPRM.
issuance of rules and regulations. The 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
purpose of these notices is to give interested Discussion
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody
persons an opportunity to participate in the Customer Response Center North Transport Canada Civil Aviation
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
America toll-free telephone 1–866–538– (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
rules.
1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514– for Canada, has issued Canadian
855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–09,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet dated February 22, 2017 (referred to
http://www.bombardier.com. You may after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Federal Aviation Administration view this service information at the Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
14 CFR Part 39 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–
information on the availability of this 600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0907; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–069–AD] material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 601 Variant), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–
601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states:
You may examine the AD docket on There have been two in-service reports of
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
the Internet at http:// fractured rudder pedal tubes installed on the
Inc., Airplanes
www.regulations.gov by searching for pilot-side rudder bar assembly on CL–600–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 2B19 aeroplanes. Laboratory examination of
Administration (FAA), DOT. 0907; or in person at the Docket the fractured rudder pedal tubes found that
Management Facility between 9 a.m. in both cases, the fatigue cracks initiated at
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the aft taper pin holes where the connecting
(NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
rod fitting is attached. Fatigue testing of the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket rudder pedal tubes confirmed that the fatigue
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this NPRM, the regulatory cracking is due to loads induced during
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain evaluation, any comments received, and parking brake application. Therefore, only
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–1A11 other information. The street address for the rudder pedal tubes on the pilot’s side are
(CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–601 the Docket Operations office (telephone vulnerable to fatigue cracking as the parking
Variant), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601– 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES brake is primarily applied by the pilot.
3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604 Variants) section. Comments will be available in Loss of pilot rudder pedal input during
airplanes. This proposed AD was the AD docket shortly after receipt. flight would result in reduced yaw
prompted by reports of fractured rudder controllability of the aeroplane. Loss of pilot
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz rudder pedal input during takeoff or landing
pedal tubes on the pilot-side rudder bar
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe may lead to a runway excursion.
assembly. This proposed AD would This [Canadian] AD mandates initial and
and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
require repetitive inspections of the repetitive [detailed visual or eddy current]
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
rudder pedal tubes for cracking and inspections [for cracking] of both pilot-side
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
corrective actions if necessary. rudder pedal tubes, part number (P/N) 600–
11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax
Replacement of both pilot-side rudder 90204–3 until the terminating action in Part
516–794–5531. III of this [Canadian] AD is accomplished
bar assemblies is terminating action for
the inspections. We are proposing this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [i.e., replacement of both pilot-side rudder
AD to address the unsafe condition on bar assemblies].
Comments Invited
these products. Corrective actions include
DATES: We must receive comments on We invite you to send any written replacement of both pilot-side rudder
this proposed AD by December 4, 2017. relevant data, views, or arguments about bar assemblies and repair. You may
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, this proposed AD. Send your comments examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
using the procedures found in 14 CFR to an address listed under the the Internet at http://
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. www.regulations.gov by searching for
methods: FAA–2017–0907; Product Identifier and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 2017–NM–069–AD’’ at the beginning of 0907.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory, Related Service Information Under 1
instructions for submitting comments. CFR Part 51
• Fax: 202–493–2251. economic, environmental, and energy
• Mail: U.S. Department of aspects of this NPRM. We will consider Bombardier, Inc., has issued the
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– all comments received by the closing following service information. The
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room date and may amend this NPRM based service information describes
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., on those comments. procedures for repetitive inspections of
Washington, DC 20590. We will post all comments we the rudder pedal tubes for cracking,
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail receive, without change, to http:// replacement of both pilot-side rudder
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 www.regulations.gov, including any bar assemblies, and repair. These
p.m., Monday through Friday, except personal information you provide. We documents are distinct since they apply
Federal holidays. will also post a report summarizing each to different airplane models.
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• Service Bulletin 600–0770, Revision This service information is reasonably of the unsafe condition described in the
01, including Appendix A, dated March available because the interested parties MCAI and service information
31, 2016. have access to it through their normal referenced above. We are proposing this
• Service Bulletin 601–0643, Revision course of business or by the means AD because we evaluated all pertinent
01, including Appendix A, dated March identified in the ADDRESSES section. information and determined an unsafe
31, 2016. condition exists and is likely to exist or
• Service Bulletin 604–27–037, dated FAA’s Determination and Requirements develop on other products of these same
March 31, 2016, including Appendix A, of This Proposed AD type designs.
Revision 01, dated March 31, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 605–27–002, dated This product has been approved by Costs of Compliance
June 30, 2016, including Appendix A, the aviation authority of another
Revision 01, dated March 31, 2016. country, and is approved for operation We estimate that this proposed AD
• Service Bulletin 605–27–008, dated in the United States. Pursuant to our affects 141 airplanes of U.S. registry.
March 31, 2016, including Appendix A, bilateral agreement with the State of We estimate the following costs to
Revision 01, dated March 31, 2016. Design Authority, we have been notified comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections .......... 10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 per inspec- $0 $850 per inspection cycle $119,850 per inspection
tion cycle. cycle.
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement ....... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................................................ $8,564 $8,734 $1,231,494
We have received no definitive data and Airworthiness Division, but during The Proposed Amendment
that would enable us to provide cost this transition period, the Executive Accordingly, under the authority
estimates for any on-condition repairs Director has delegated the authority to delegated to me by the Administrator,
specified in this proposed AD. We have issue ADs applicable to transport the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
no way of determining the number of category airplanes to the Director of the 39 as follows:
aircraft that might need this repair. System Oversight Division.
Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Title 49 of the United States Code We determined that this proposed AD
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue would not have federalism implications ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under Executive Order 13132. This continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of proposed AD would not have a Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: substantial direct effect on the States, on
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the relationship between the national § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s Government and the States, or on the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
authority. distribution of power and the following new airworthiness
We are issuing this rulemaking under responsibilities among the various directive (AD):
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, levels of government. Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017–
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: For the reasons discussed above, I 0907; Product Identifier 2017–NM–069–
General requirements.’’ Under that certify this proposed regulation: AD.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Comments Due Date
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; We must receive comments by December 4,
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 2017.
the Administrator finds necessary for DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(b) Affected ADs
safety in air commerce. This regulation (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in None.
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition Alaska; and (c) Applicability
that is likely to exist or develop on 4. Will not have a significant This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc.,
products identified in this rulemaking economic impact, positive or negative, airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
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action. on a substantial number of small entities through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any
This proposed AD is issued in under the criteria of the Regulatory category.
accordance with authority delegated by Flexibility Act. (1) Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600)
airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1004
the Executive Director, Aircraft List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 through 1085 inclusive.
Certification Service, as authorized by (2) Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601 Variant)
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation airplanes, S/Ns 3001 through 3066 inclusive.
with that order, issuance of ADs is safety, Incorporation by reference, (3) Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–
normally a function of the Compliance Safety. 601–3R, and CL–604 Variants) airplanes, S/
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Renton, WA. For information on the M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Discussion
availability of this material at the FAA, call Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
425–227–1221. We issued AD 2012–22–15,
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Amendment 39–17252 (77 FR 68063,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through November 15, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–22–
11, 2017. Friday, except Federal holidays. 15’’). AD 2012–22–15 requires actions
Jeffrey E. Duven, For service information identified in intended to address an unsafe condition
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft this SNPRM, contact Fokker Services on all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28
Certification Service. B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes.
[FR Doc. 2017–22557 Filed 10–18–17; 8:45 am] 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)88–6280– part 39 by adding an AD that would
350; fax +31 (0)88–6280–111; email supersede AD 2012–22–15. The NPRM
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet published in the Federal Register on
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may December 16, 2016 (81 FR 91068). The
view this referenced service information NPRM was prompted by new and more
Federal Aviation Administration at the FAA, Transport Standards restrictive airworthiness limitations.
Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, The NPRM proposed to revise the
14 CFR Part 39 WA. For information on the availability maintenance or inspection program, as
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9435; Product of this material at the FAA, call 425– applicable, to incorporate the new and
Identifier 2016–NM–108–AD] 227–1221. more restrictive airworthiness
limitations.
RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// Since we issued the NPRM, additional
Services B.V. Airplanes
www.regulations.gov by searching for airworthiness limitations have been
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– issued and we have determined it is
Administration (FAA), DOT. 9435; or in person at the Docket necessary to require revising the
ACTION: Supplemental notice of Management Facility between 9 a.m. maintenance or inspection program, as
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, applicable, to incorporate the new
reopening of comment period. except Federal holidays. The AD docket airworthiness limitations.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier contains this SNPRM, the regulatory
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
proposal to supersede Airworthiness evaluation, any comments received, and
for the Member States of the European
Directive (AD) 2012–22–15, which other information. The street address for
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0095,
applies to all Fokker Services B.V. the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
dated May 30, 2017 (referred to after
Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. this as the Mandatory Continuing
airplanes. This action revises the notice Comments will be available in the AD Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by docket shortly after receipt. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
proposing to require incorporating new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28
airworthiness limitations into the Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes.
maintenance or inspection program, as International Section, Transport The MCAI states:
applicable. We are proposing this AD to Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Fokker Services Engineering Report SE–
address the unsafe condition on these Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 623 contains the Airworthiness Limitation
products. Since these actions would telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227– Items (ALIs) and Safe Life Items (SLIs). This
impose an additional burden over those 1149. report is Part 2 of the Airworthiness
in the NPRM, we are reopening the Limitations Section (ALS Part 2) of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness,
comment period to allow the public the
chance to comment on these proposed Comments Invited referred to in Section 06, Appendix 1, of the
changes. Fokker 70/100 Maintenance Review Board
We invite you to send any written document.
DATES: The comment period for the The complete ALS consists of:
relevant data, views, or arguments about
NPRM published in the Federal Part 1—Report SE–473, Certification
this proposal. Send your comments to
Register on December 16, 2016 (81 FR Maintenance Requirements (CMRs)—ref.
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
91068), is reopened. EASA AD 2015–0027 [which corresponds to
We must receive comments on this section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– FAA AD 2016–11–22, Amendment 39–18549
SNPRM by December 4, 2017. 2016–9435; Product Identifier 2016– (81 FR 36438, June 7, 2016)],
NM–108–AD’’ at the beginning of your Part 2—Report SE–623, ALIs and SLIs—ref.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
comments. We specifically invite EASA AD 2016–0125 [which corresponds to
using the procedures found in 14 CFR certain requirements in FAA AD 2012–22–
comments on the overall regulatory,
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 15], and
economic, environmental, and energy
methods: Part 3—Report SE–672, Fuel ALIs and
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this SNPRM. We will
CDCCLs—ref. EASA AD 2015–0032 [which
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the corresponds to FAA AD 2016–11–15,
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this Amendment 39–18542 (81 FR 36447, June 7,
rmajette on DSKBCKNHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
• Fax: 202–493–2251. SNPRM based on those comments. 2016)].
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we The instructions contained in those reports
Transportation, Docket Operations, receive, without change, to http:// have been identified as mandatory actions for
www.regulations.gov, including any continued airworthiness. Failure to
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, accomplish these actions could result in an
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey personal information you provide. We unsafe condition.
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each EASA previously issued AD 2016–0125,
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive requiring the actions described in ALS Part
Transportation, Docket Operations, about this SNPRM. 2, Report SE–623 at issue 15 and 16.
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 4, 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 48668 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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