82 FR 51335 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 213 (November 6, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 213 (November 6, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 213 (Monday, November 6, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51335-51338] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-23346] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0562; Product Identifier 2017-NM-027-AD; Amendment 39-19088; AD 2017-22-08] 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-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a number of rubber bull gear (RBG) wheels installed in the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) were manufactured using an incorrect material specification. This AD requires replacement of the affected RBG wheels. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 11, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 11, 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-2017-0562. 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- 0562; 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-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600- 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000). The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 21, 2017 (82 FR 28266) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that a number of RBG wheels installed in the HSTA were manufactured using an incorrect material specification. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of the affected RBG wheels. We are [[Page 51336]] issuing this AD to prevent premature wear-out of the teeth of the RBG wheels, which could cause difficulties in maneuvering the airplane. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2016-22, dated June 24, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL- 600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: An inspection by the vendor revealed that a number of Rubber Bull Gear (RBG) Wheels installed in the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) of the CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24 and CL- 600-2E25 aeroplanes were manufactured from the incorrect material specification. The use of the incorrect material specification has a direct impact on the RBG Wheels life limit. The teeth of these non- conforming RBG Wheels may experience premature wear out and if not corrected, this condition could result in difficulties in maneuvering the aeroplane. This [Canadian] AD mandates replacement of the RBGs whose wheels have been made using an incorrect material specification. 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- 0562. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response. Request To Revise Compliance Times Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) requested that we review and revise the compliance times specified in the proposed AD to reflect flight hours rather than flight cycles, and to align the times with a previous AD, AD 2011-12-06, Amendment 39-16713 (76 FR 33982, June 10, 2011) (``AD 2011-12-06''). The commenter asserted that the compliance times in AD 2011-12-06 were more conservative than what is written in the proposed AD, and that for a component with a known material defect that is continuously used throughout the duration of any given flight, flight hours rather than flight cycles would be a more appropriate metric to measure compliance time. We disagree with the commenter's proposed change. We reviewed TCCA's evaluation of the compliance times, and determined that they are appropriate to mitigate the unsafe condition. We have not received any data to demonstrate otherwise. In addition, the compliance times in AD 2011-12-06 are also based on flight cycles instead of flight hours. Therefore, have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016. This service information describes procedures for identification of affected HSTAs, and replacement if necessary. 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 544 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and Replacement.... Up to 20 work-hours x (\1\) Up to $1700.......... Up to $924,800. $85 per hour = $1,700. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the parts cost specified in this AD. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; [[Page 51337]] 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-22-08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19088; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0562; Product Identifier 2017-NM-027-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 11, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc., airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, equipped with horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) part number 8489-7 or 8489-7R. (1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. (2) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes. (3) Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. (4) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a number of rubber bull gear (RBG) wheels installed in the HSTA were manufactured using an incorrect material specification. We are issuing this AD to prevent premature wear-out of the teeth of the RBG wheels, which could cause difficulties in maneuvering the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Serial Number Verification Within 600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect to determine whether the serial number (S/N) of the installed HSTA is listed in paragraph 1.A, ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016. If the S/N of the installed HSTA is not listed in paragraph 1.A, ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016, no further action is required by this AD, except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the HSTA can be conclusively determined from that review. (h) Replacement For any HSTA with a S/N listed in paragraph 1.A, ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016: Within the compliance times specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, replace the affected HSTA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR06NO17.001 (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, dated April 26, 2016. (j) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, an HSTA having part number 8489-7 or 8489-7R, with a S/N listed in paragraph 1.A, ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016, unless the S/N has a suffix ``C'' marked on the identification plate adjacent to the S/N. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in [[Page 51338]] paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-22, dated June 24, 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-2017-0562. (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) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. (m) 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 670BA-27-072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 19, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 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the investigative jurisdiction of another itself provide an answer to that ADDRESSES: For service information
agency. Such information cannot readily individual relating to an ongoing identified in this final rule, contact
be segregated. investigation. The conduct of a Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
(v) From subsection (e)(2) because, in successful investigation leading to the West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
some instances, the application of this indictment of a criminal offender Widebody Customer Response Center
provision would present a serious precludes the applicability of North America toll-free telephone 1–
impediment to law enforcement for the established agency rules relating to 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone
following reasons: verification of record, disclosure of the 1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401;
(A) The subjects of an investigation record to that individual, and record email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;
would be placed on notice as to the amendment procedures for this record Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
existence of an investigation and would system. You may view this referenced service
therefore be able to avoid detection or (xi) From subsection (g) to the extent information at the FAA, Transport
apprehension, to improperly influence that this system is exempt from the Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
witnesses, to destroy evidence, or to access and amendment provisions of SW., Renton, WA. For information on
fabricate testimony. subsection (d) pursuant to subsections the availability of this material at the
(B) In certain circumstances the (j)(2), (k)(1), and (k)(2) of the Privacy FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
subjects of an investigation cannot be Act. available on the Internet at http://
required to provide information to www.regulations.gov by searching for
investigators, and information relating Dated: October 23, 2017.
Michael E. Horowitz,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
to their illegal acts, violations of rules of 0562.
conduct, or any other misconduct must Chairperson of the Council of the Inspectors
be obtained from other sources. General on Integrity and Efficiency. Examining the AD Docket
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You may examine the AD docket on
to obtain evidence from a variety of BILLING CODE 6820–C9–P the Internet at http://
sources other than the subjects of the www.regulations.gov by searching for
investigation. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(vi) From subsection (e)(3) because DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0562; or in person at the Docket
the application of this provision would Management Facility between 9 a.m.
provide the subjects of an investigation Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
with substantial information which except Federal holidays. The AD docket
could impede or compromise the 14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the regulatory
investigation. evaluation, any comments received, and
(vii) From subsection (e)(4)(G)–(I) [Docket No. FAA–2017–0562; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–027–AD; Amendment other information. The street address for
because this system of records is exempt
39–19088; AD 2017–22–08] the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
from the access provisions of subsection
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
(d). RIN 2120–AA64
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(viii) From subsection (e)(5) because
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20590.
and complete at the moment it is
Administration (FAA), Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
collected. In the collection of
Transportation (DOT). Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
information for law enforcement
purposes, it is impossible to determine ACTION: Final rule. and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
in advance what information is New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
accurate, relevant, timely, and complete. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Material which may seem unrelated, 11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 516–794–5531.
irrelevant, or incomplete when collected (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702),
may take on added meaning or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
significance as an investigation Series 705), Model CL–600–2D24 Discussion
progresses. The restrictions of this (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model
provision could interfere with the We issued a notice of proposed
CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
preparation of a complete investigative airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report, and thereby impede effective law part 39 by adding an AD that would
report indicating that a number of apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
enforcement. rubber bull gear (RBG) wheels installed
(ix) From subsection (e)(8) because CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
in the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator 701, & 702), Model CL–600–2D15
the application of this provision could
(HSTA) were manufactured using an (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL–
prematurely reveal an ongoing criminal
incorrect material specification. This 600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and
investigation to the subjects of an
AD requires replacement of the affected Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
investigation and could reveal
RBG wheels. We are issuing this AD to 1000). The NPRM published in the
investigative techniques, procedures, or
address the unsafe condition on these Federal Register on June 21, 2017 (82
evidence.
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(x) From subsection (f) because products. FR 28266) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
CIGIE’s rules are inapplicable to those DATES: This AD is effective December was prompted by a report indicating
portions of the system that are exempt 11, 2017. that a number of RBG wheels installed
and would place the burden on CIGIE of The Director of the Federal Register in the HSTA were manufactured using
either confirming or denying the approved the incorporation by reference an incorrect material specification. The
existence of a record pertaining to a of a certain publication listed in this AD NPRM proposed to require replacement
requesting individual, which might in as of December 11, 2017. of the affected RBG wheels. We are
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issuing this AD to prevent premature and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– on flight cycles instead of flight hours.
wear-out of the teeth of the RBG wheels, 0562. Therefore, have not changed this AD in
which could cause difficulties in this regard.
Comments
maneuvering the airplane.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation We gave the public the opportunity to Conclusion
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority participate in developing this AD. The We reviewed the relevant data,
for Canada, has issued Canadian following presents the comment considered the comment received, and
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–22, received on the NPRM and the FAA’s determined that air safety and the
dated June 24, 2016 (referred to after response. public interest require adopting this AD
this as the Mandatory Continuing as proposed, except for minor editorial
Request To Revise Compliance Times
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the changes. We have determined that these
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition Air Line Pilots Association, minor changes:
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL– International (ALPA) requested that we • Are consistent with the intent that
600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, review and revise the compliance times was proposed in the NPRM for
& 702), Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional specified in the proposed AD to reflect correcting the unsafe condition; and
Jet Series 705), Model CL–600–2D24 flight hours rather than flight cycles, • Do not add any additional burden
(Regional Jet Series 900), and Model and to align the times with a previous upon the public than was already
CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) AD, AD 2011–12–06, Amendment 39– proposed in the NPRM.
airplanes. The MCAI states: 16713 (76 FR 33982, June 10, 2011)
(‘‘AD 2011–12–06’’). The commenter Related Service Information Under 1
An inspection by the vendor revealed that CFR Part 51
a number of Rubber Bull Gear (RBG) Wheels asserted that the compliance times in
installed in the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim AD 2011–12–06 were more conservative We reviewed Bombardier Service
Actuator (HSTA) of the CL–600–2C10, CL– than what is written in the proposed Bulletin 670BA–27–072, Revision A,
600–2D15, CL–600–2D24 and CL–600–2E25 AD, and that for a component with a dated October 26, 2016. This service
aeroplanes were manufactured from the known material defect that is information describes procedures for
incorrect material specification. The use of continuously used throughout the identification of affected HSTAs, and
the incorrect material specification has a duration of any given flight, flight hours
direct impact on the RBG Wheels life limit.
replacement if necessary. This service
The teeth of these non-conforming RBG
rather than flight cycles would be a information is reasonably available
Wheels may experience premature wear out more appropriate metric to measure because the interested parties have
and if not corrected, this condition could compliance time. access to it through their normal course
result in difficulties in maneuvering the We disagree with the commenter’s of business or by the means identified
aeroplane. proposed change. We reviewed TCCA’s in the ADDRESSES section.
This [Canadian] AD mandates replacement evaluation of the compliance times, and
of the RBGs whose wheels have been made Costs of Compliance
determined that they are appropriate to
using an incorrect material specification. mitigate the unsafe condition. We have We estimate that this AD affects 544
You may examine the MCAI in the not received any data to demonstrate airplanes of U.S. registry.
AD docket on the Internet at http:// otherwise. In addition, the compliance We estimate the following costs to
www.regulations.gov by searching for times in AD 2011–12–06 are also based comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product U.S. operators
Inspection and Replacement ....... Up to 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 ............... (1) Up to $1700 ..... Up to $924,800.
1 We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the parts cost specified in this AD.
According to the manufacturer, some General requirements.’’ Under that delegated the authority to issue ADs
of the costs of this AD may be covered section, Congress charges the FAA with applicable to transport category
under warranty, thereby reducing the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in airplanes to the Director of the System
cost impact on affected individuals. We air commerce by prescribing regulations Oversight Division.
do not control warranty coverage for for practices, methods, and procedures
affected individuals. As a result, we the Administrator finds necessary for Regulatory Findings
have included all costs in our cost safety in air commerce. This regulation
We determined that this AD will not
estimate. is within the scope of that authority
have federalism implications under
because it addresses an unsafe condition
Authority for This Rulemaking that is likely to exist or develop on Executive Order 13132. This AD will
Title 49 of the United States Code products identified in this rulemaking not have a substantial direct effect on
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue action. the States, on the relationship between
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, This AD is issued in accordance with the national government and the States,
section 106, describes the authority of authority delegated by the Executive or on the distribution of power and
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the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Director, Aircraft Certification Service, responsibilities among the various
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. levels of government.
detail the scope of the Agency’s In accordance with that order, issuance For the reasons discussed above, I
authority. of ADs is normally a function of the certify that this AD:
We are issuing this rulemaking under Compliance and Airworthiness
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Division, but during this transition 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: period, the Executive Director has action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
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paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may Issued in Renton, Washington, on October and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 19, 2017. 4031.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Jeffrey E. Duven,
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Examining the AD Docket
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on
inspector, the manager of the local flight the Internet at http://
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standards district office/certificate holding www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
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FAA–2015–4031; or in person at the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Docket Management Facility between 9
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
be accomplished using a method approved Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
Federal Aviation Administration docket contains this AD, the European
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design 14 CFR Part 39 incorporated-by-reference information,
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by [Docket No. FAA–2015–4031; Product the economic evaluation, any comments
the DAO, the approval must include the Identifier 2014–SW–072–AD; Amendment received, and other information. The
DAO-authorized signature. 39–19085; AD 2017–22–05] address for the Docket Office (phone:
(l) Related Information
800–647–5527) is Document
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Management Facility, U.S. Department
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing of Transportation, Docket Operations,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Helicopters (Type Certificate M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–22, dated
Previously Held by Eurocopter France) Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
June 24, 2016, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
Administration (FAA), DOT. Stephen Barbini, Manager, Safety
2017–0562. ACTION: Final rule. Management Section, Policy and
(2) For more information about this AD, Innovation Division, FAA, 10101
contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, SUMMARY: We are superseding Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–15– telephone (817) 222–5110; email
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart 03 for Eurocopter France Model stephen.barbini@faa.gov.
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1,
AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
telephone 516–228–7329; fax 516–794–5531.
(3) Service information identified in this and AS350D1 helicopters. AD 2013–15– Discussion
AD that is not incorporated by reference is 03 required inspecting the hydraulic
We issued a notice of proposed
available at the addresses specified in pump drive pulley bearing (bearing) for
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
leaks, rust, overheating, and condition.
part 39 to remove AD 2013–15–03,
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference This new AD adds a requirement to
Amendment 39–17519 (78 FR 44422,
grease the bearing and inspect for
(1) The Director of the Federal Register July 24, 2013) and add a new AD. AD
bronze particles in the grease, and
approved the incorporation by reference 2013–15–03 applied to Eurocopter
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
changes the inspection and inspection
France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR intervals of the bearing until it is
AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1,
part 51. replaced with an improved bearing.
AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D,
(2) You must use this service information This AD was prompted by additional
and AS350D1 helicopters with a single
as applicable to do the actions required by reports of hydraulic pump drive belt
hydraulic system and a hydraulic pump
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. failure caused by bearing seizures. The
drive installed. AD 2013–15–03
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– actions of this AD are intended to
required repetitively inspecting the
072, Revision A, dated October 26, 2016. prevent an unsafe condition on these
bearing for leaks, rust, overheating, and
(ii) Reserved. products.
(3) For service information identified in condition. AD 2013–15–03 was
DATES: This AD is effective December prompted by six reports of hydraulic
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
11, 2017. pump drive belt failure caused by
Canada; Widebody Customer Response The Director of the Federal Register bearing seizures. AD 2013–15–03 also
Center North America toll-free telephone 1– approved the incorporation by reference was prompted by AD No. 2013–0044–E,
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1– of a certain publication listed in this AD dated February 27, 2013, issued by
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email as of December 11, 2017. EASA, which is the Technical Agent for
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// ADDRESSES: For service information the Member States of the European
www.bombardier.com. identified in this final rule, contact Union. EASA advised that hydraulic
(4) You may view this service information Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum pump drive belt failures caused by
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; seizure of the bearing, for helicopters
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232– with a single hydraulic system, could
information on the availability of this 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// lead to loss of hydraulic servo assistance
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. and an increase in pilot workload to the
Pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
You may view this referenced service point that the helicopter needs to land
National Archives and Records information at the FAA, Office of the as soon as possible.
Administration (NARA). For information on Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, The NPRM published in the Federal
the availability of this material at NARA, call 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Register on April 29, 2016 (81 FR
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also 25622). The NPRM was prompted by
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- available on the Internet at http:// EASA AD No. 2013–0284–E, dated
locations.html. www.regulations.gov by searching for December 2, 2013, which supersedes
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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 December 11, 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 51335 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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