82 FR 52827 - Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Traffic Surveillance System Processing Unit
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 219 (November 15, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 219 (November 15, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-24066 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52827-52830] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24066] [[Page 52827]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0659; Product Identifier 2017-CE-014-AD; Amendment 39-19094; AD 2017-22-14] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Traffic Surveillance System Processing Unit AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rockwell Collins, Inc. TSS-4100 Traffic Surveillance System Processing Units that incorporate TSSA-4100 Field Loadable Software (FLS) Rockwell Collins part numbers 810-0052-002/-003/-010/-011/-012/-100/-101 and are installed on airplanes. This AD was prompted by five instances of air traffic control observing coasting (extrapolated stale data) of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data (position/velocity data). This AD requires installing the TSSA-4100 FLS upgrades on the TSS-4100 units. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 20, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 20, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Rockwell Collins, Inc., Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road NE., M/S 164-100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0001; telephone: 888-265- 5467 (U.S.) or 319-265-5467; fax: 319-295-4941 (outside U.S.); email: [email protected]; Internet: https://portal.rockwellcollins.com/web/publications-and-training. You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0659. 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- 0659; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document 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: Paul Rau, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: 316-946-4149; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. 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 Rockwell Collins, Inc. TSS-4100 Traffic Surveillance System Processing Units that incorporate TSSA-4100 Field Loadable Software (FLS) Rockwell Collins part numbers 810-0052-002/-003/-010/-011/-012/-100/-101 and are installed on airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 3, 2017 (82 FR 30802). The NPRM was prompted by five instances of air traffic control observing coasting (extrapolated stale data) automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data (ADS-B position/ velocity data) on a related Rockwell Collins, Inc. platform that shares a common architecture with the TSS-4100 Traffic Surveillance System Processing Units. An investigation of the events determined that the ADS-B position and the Mode S/traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) altitude of the TSS-4100 are affected. This condition, if not corrected, could result in misleading position and/or altitude being reported by the airplane. Misleading altitude data can adversely affect TCAS and possibly lead to mid-air collision due to an incorrect initial resolution advisory (RA) and/or an incorrect RA modification. The extrapolation of the data occurs with no warning to the crew. The NPRM proposed to require updating the TSSA-4100 FLS on the TSS-4100 Traffic Surveillance System Processing Unit. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request Reduced Compliance Time The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) requested we reduce the compliance time for the AD actions. The ALPA requested this change because of the high number of reports the FAA received and because the equipment is installed on a variety of airframe types that may operate in heavily trafficked airspace. We disagree with this comment. We considered the variety of airframe types and operations when we determined the compliance time for the proposed AD. We proposed within 12 months or 750 hours time-in- service (TIS), whichever occurs first, and we expect that airframes with the heaviest usage will require compliance in less than 4 months after the effective date of the AD. Reducing the compliance time would create an additional burden not supported by the risk assessments. We have not changed this AD based on this comment. Request a Delayed Effective Date Bombardier, Inc. requested we delay the effective date of this AD until January 1, 2020, when the requirements of 14 CFR 91.225 take effect. In November 2017, Bombardier, Inc. plans to release service information for CRJ airplane models that will change the affected TSSA- 4100 FLS part numbers to different part numbers that are not included the applicability of the AD. Because of the heavy usage of the CRJ airplanes and the 750 hours TIS of the AD, most CRJ airplanes will require compliance with the AD by the end of 2017. Also, Bombardier, Inc. states that air traffic controllers cannot use ADS-B data as a primary source until 2020; as such, the mid-air collision risk does not seem clear to them. We disagree with this comment. Based on the stated usage, a delay of the effective date until January 1, 2020, could result in airplanes accumulating an additional 5,000 hours TIS beyond the 750 hours TIS compliance proposed in the NPRM. The risk assessment does not support that significant of an increase in the compliance time for this AD. The stale or coasting Mode S altitude data interferes with proper TCAS operation, potentially resulting in an incorrect RA or RA modification. ADS-B operation is not required for that unsafe condition to exist. As of August [[Page 52828]] 1, 2017, ADS-B is the primary source of data by air traffic controllers for separation at all FAA enroute air traffic control facilities and at over 60 percent of U.S. terminal air traffic control facilities. ADS-B is also widely used by general aviation airplanes for traffic awareness. You may provide substantiating data to adjust the compliance time of this AD and request an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. We have not changed this AD based on this comment. Request To Allow Subsequent FLS Part Numbers for Compliance Delta Air Lines, Inc. requested we change the language in this AD to allow the use of subsequent FLS part numbers for compliance with this AD. They request, for example, we add the words, ``or subsequent'' or ``any subsequent FLS part number that complies with the intent of this AD'' to allow the use of future part numbers that may comply with the AD actions. We disagree with this comment. RCPN 810-0052-013 or 810-0052-102 are the only part numbers currently available that comply with this AD. We cannot use language ``or subsequent'' or similar language because we cannot approve documents or materials that do not currently exist. The AD only applies to the FLS part numbers listed in the Applicability, paragraph (c) of this AD, so future software upgrades not listed in paragraph (c) of this AD are not affected by this AD. Operators may request an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to use future FLS part numbers if they become available using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. We have not changed this AD based on this comment. Request To Allow Credit for Work Done With Other Instructions Bombardier, Inc. requested that we allow AD credit for operators who have already completed the replacement of the affected part numbers using parts found in aircraft illustrated parts catalogs (AIPCs) not identified in the Applicability, paragraph (c) of this AD. Certain AIPCs already allow operators to replace some of the affected TSSA-4100 FLS part numbers with part numbers not identified in the Applicability, paragraph (c) of this AD. We disagree with this comment. We recognize that other instructions for upgrade of the TSSA-4100 exist. However, the actions of this AD must be completed using the service information cited in the AD and incorporated by reference into the AD. Operators may request an AMOC, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19, to use service information other than those referenced in this AD. If, as of the effective date of this AD, the affected TSSA-4100 FLS part numbers identified in the Applicability, paragraph (c) of this AD, are not installed on the airplane, the AD does not apply to that airplane. Therefore, if before the effective date of this AD, operators replaced the affected TSSA- 4100 FLS part numbers with part numbers not identified in the Applicability, paragraph (c) of this AD, using the AIPC, they do not require credit for compliance with this AD because this AD does not apply to those airplanes. We have not changed this AD based on this comment. Request Changes to the List of Possible Affected Airplanes Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Bombardier, Inc. requested we add Bombardier, Inc. Models CS 100 (BD-500-1A10) and CS300 (BD-500-1A11) airplanes and remove Bombardier, Inc. Models Global 5000 (BD-700-1A11) and Challenger 605 (CL-600-2B16) from the Applicability, paragraph (c) of this AD. The C series include the TSSA-4100 system; however, the Global 5000 and the Challenger 605 do not have the affected part numbers installed. We agree with this comment. The list of possible affected airplanes is intended to include airplanes known to have the TSS-4100 installed. The Bombardier C series airplanes were inadvertently omitted, and we added them to the Applicability, paragraph (c) of this AD. The Global 5000 without the Global Vision Flight Deck and the Challenger 605 did not include the installation of the TSS-4100, and we removed them from the Applicability, paragraph (c) of this AD. However, this AD applies specifically to TSS-4100 units, RCPN 822-2132-001, that incorporate TSSA-4100 FLS RCPN 810-0052-002/-003/-010/-011/-012/-100/-101 installed on airplanes. If the TSS-4100 unit with the affected part numbers is installed, for example, through an avionics upgrade, on an airplane not listed in paragraph (c) of this AD, the AD would apply to that airplane. Request Clarification of the Unsafe Condition Bombardier, Inc. requested we change the language in the Unsafe Condition, paragraph (e) of this AD, to more accurately describe the instances of coasting errors. The five observed coasting errors were not observed on the TSS-4100 units but on different units with similar software. We agree with this comment. We did include more descriptive language in the preamble of the NPRM and this final rule. We added similar language to the Unsafe Condition in paragraph (e) of this AD to clarify the specific units where coasting error were observed. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the changes described previously and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter, TSSA-4100- SIL-10-1, Revision No. 9, dated March 31, 2017; and Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter, TSSA-4100-SIL-10-1, Revision No. 10, dated July 10, 2017. The service letters both describe procedures for determining the part number of the affected FLS and the installation procedure for updating the FLS; however, Revision No. 10 contains minor editorial changes not included Revision No. 9. 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 1,000 products installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 52829]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upgrade the FLS to RCPN 810-0052- 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $700 $785 $785,000 013 or 810-0052-102. = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered by the manufacturer, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control manufacturer 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 small airplanes and domestic business jet transport airplanes to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings 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 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): 2017-22-14 Rockwell Collins, Inc.: Amendment 39-19094; Docket No. FAA-2017-0659; Product Identifier 2017-CE-014-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 20, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability Rockwell Collins, Inc. TSSA-4100 Field Loadable Software (FLS) Rockwell Collins part numbers (RCPNs) 810-0052-002, -003, -010, - 011, -012, -100, or -101 found on TSS-4100 Traffic Surveillance System Processing Units, (RCPN) 822-2132-001 installed on airplanes. (1) The FLS RCPNs 810-0052-002, -003, -010, -011, -012, -100, or -101 found on TSS-4100 Traffic Surveillance System Processing Units are known to be installed on but not limited to the airplanes listed in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (14) of this AD and are certificated in any category. (i) Bombardier Challenger 300 (BD-100-1A10) (ii) Bombardier Challenger 350 (BD-100-1A10) (iii) Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL-600-2B16) (iv) Bombardier CRJ-700 (CL-600-2C10) (v) Bombardier CRJ-900 (CL-600-2D24) (vi) Bombardier CRJ-1000 (CL-600-2E25) (vii) Bombardier CS100 (BD-500-1A10) (viii) Bombardier CS300 (BD-500-1A11) (ix) Bombardier Global 5000 equipped with Global Vision Flight Deck (BD-700-1A11) (x) Bombardier Global 6000 (BD-700-1A10) (xi) Cessna Citation CJ4 (525C) (xii) Embraer Legacy (EMB-550) (xiii) Embraer Legacy 450 (EMB-545) (xiv) Gulfstream G280 (2) Earlier revision levels of the Rockwell Collins, Inc. service information and service information issued by airplane manufacturers before the effective date of this AD may have specified the installation of FLS with different FAA-approved part numbers than the part numbers listed in paragraph (c) of this AD. If, before December 20, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), a part number that is different than the TSSA-4100 RCPNs listed in paragraph (c) of this AD is installed on the airplane, this AD does not apply to that airplane. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by five instances of air traffic control observing coasting (extrapolated stale data) automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast data (ADS-B position/velocity data) on a related Rockwell Collins, Inc. platform that shares a common architecture with the TSS-4100 Traffic Surveillance System Processing Units. We are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous extrapolation of position/velocity and altitude data that could result in misleading position and/or altitude being reported by the airplane and possibly lead to mid-air collision. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Upgrade of FLS Within the next 12 months after December 20, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 750 hours time-in-service after December 20, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, upgrade the TSSA-4100 FLS to RCPN 810-0052-013 or 810-0052- 102, as applicable, following Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter, TSSA-4100-SIL-10-1, Revision No. 9, dated [[Page 52830]] March 31, 2017; or Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter TSSA- 4100-SIL-10-1, Revision No. 10, dated July 10, 2017. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (2) 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. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Paul Rau, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: 316-946-4149; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. (j) 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 the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter, TSSA-4100-SIL- 10-1, Revision No. 9, dated March 31, 2017. (ii) Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter, TSSA-4100-SIL- 10-1, Revision No. 10, dated July 10, 2017. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Rockwell Collins, Inc., Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road NE., M/S 164-100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0001; telephone: 888-265- 5467 (U.S.) or 319-265-5467; fax: 319-295-4941 (outside U.S.); email: [email protected]; Internet: https://portal.rockwellcollins.com/web/publications-and-training. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2017-0659. (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: Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 26, 2017. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-24066 Filed 11-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Comments
0659; or in person at the Docket We gave the public the opportunity to
Federal Aviation Administration Management Facility between 9 a.m. participate in developing this final rule.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, The following presents the comments
14 CFR Part 39 except Federal holidays. The AD docket received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0659; Product contains this final rule, the regulatory response to each comment.
Identifier 2017–CE–014–AD; Amendment evaluation, any comments received, and
39–19094; AD 2017–22–14] other information. The address for the Request Reduced Compliance Time
RIN 2120–AA64
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is The Air Line Pilots Association
Document Management Facility, U.S. (ALPA) requested we reduce the
Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Department of Transportation, Docket compliance time for the AD actions. The
Collins, Inc. Traffic Surveillance Operations, M–30, West Building ALPA requested this change because of
System Processing Unit Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 the high number of reports the FAA
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, received and because the equipment is
AGENCY: Federal Aviation DC 20590. installed on a variety of airframe types
Administration (FAA), DOT. that may operate in heavily trafficked
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
ACTION: Final rule. airspace.
Rau, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 We disagree with this comment. We
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new considered the variety of airframe types
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
and operations when we determined the
Rockwell Collins, Inc. TSS–4100 Traffic Kansas 67209; phone: 316–946–4149;
compliance time for the proposed AD.
Surveillance System Processing Units fax: 316–946–4107; email: paul.rau@
We proposed within 12 months or 750
that incorporate TSSA–4100 Field faa.gov.
hours time-in-service (TIS), whichever
Loadable Software (FLS) Rockwell occurs first, and we expect that
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Collins part numbers 810–0052–002/– airframes with the heaviest usage will
003/–010/–011/–012/–100/–101 and are Discussion require compliance in less than 4
installed on airplanes. This AD was months after the effective date of the
prompted by five instances of air traffic We issued a notice of proposed
AD. Reducing the compliance time
control observing coasting (extrapolated rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
would create an additional burden not
stale data) of automatic dependent part 39 by adding an AD that would
supported by the risk assessments.
surveillance-broadcast data (position/ apply to certain Rockwell Collins, Inc.
We have not changed this AD based
velocity data). This AD requires TSS–4100 Traffic Surveillance System
on this comment.
installing the TSSA–4100 FLS upgrades Processing Units that incorporate
on the TSS–4100 units. We are issuing TSSA–4100 Field Loadable Software Request a Delayed Effective Date
this AD to address the unsafe condition (FLS) Rockwell Collins part numbers Bombardier, Inc. requested we delay
on these products. 810–0052–002/–003/–010/–011/–012/– the effective date of this AD until
DATES: This AD is effective December 100/–101 and are installed on airplanes. January 1, 2020, when the requirements
20, 2017. The NPRM published in the Federal of 14 CFR 91.225 take effect. In
The Director of the Federal Register Register on July 3, 2017 (82 FR 30802). November 2017, Bombardier, Inc. plans
approved the incorporation by reference The NPRM was prompted by five to release service information for CRJ
of a certain publication listed in this AD instances of air traffic control observing airplane models that will change the
as of December 20, 2017. coasting (extrapolated stale data) affected TSSA–4100 FLS part numbers
ADDRESSES: For service information automatic dependent surveillance- to different part numbers that are not
identified in this final rule, contact broadcast data (ADS–B position/velocity included the applicability of the AD.
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Collins Aviation data) on a related Rockwell Collins, Inc. Because of the heavy usage of the CRJ
Services, 400 Collins Road NE., M/S platform that shares a common airplanes and the 750 hours TIS of the
164–100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498–0001; architecture with the TSS–4100 Traffic AD, most CRJ airplanes will require
telephone: 888–265–5467 (U.S.) or 319– Surveillance System Processing Units. compliance with the AD by the end of
265–5467; fax: 319–295–4941 (outside An investigation of the events 2017. Also, Bombardier, Inc. states that
U.S.); email: techmanuals@ determined that the ADS–B position air traffic controllers cannot use ADS–
rockwellcollins.com; Internet: https:// and the Mode S/traffic alert and B data as a primary source until 2020;
portal.rockwellcollins.com/web/ collision avoidance system (TCAS) as such, the mid-air collision risk does
publications-and-training. You may altitude of the TSS–4100 are affected. not seem clear to them.
view this service information at the This condition, if not corrected, could We disagree with this comment.
FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, result in misleading position and/or Based on the stated usage, a delay of the
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri altitude being reported by the airplane. effective date until January 1, 2020,
64106. For information on the Misleading altitude data can adversely could result in airplanes accumulating
availability of this material at the FAA, affect TCAS and possibly lead to mid- an additional 5,000 hours TIS beyond
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available air collision due to an incorrect initial the 750 hours TIS compliance proposed
on the internet at http:// resolution advisory (RA) and/or an in the NPRM. The risk assessment does
www.regulations.gov by searching for incorrect RA modification. The not support that significant of an
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– extrapolation of the data occurs with no increase in the compliance time for this
0659. warning to the crew. The NPRM AD. The stale or coasting Mode S
proposed to require updating the TSSA– altitude data interferes with proper
Examining the AD Docket 4100 FLS on the TSS–4100 Traffic TCAS operation, potentially resulting in
You may examine the AD docket on Surveillance System Processing Unit. an incorrect RA or RA modification.
the Internet at http:// We are issuing this AD to correct the ADS–B operation is not required for that
www.regulations.gov by searching for unsafe condition on these products. unsafe condition to exist. As of August
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Upgrade the FLS to RCPN 810–0052–013 or 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $700 $785 $785,000
810–0052–102.
According to the manufacturer, some (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (ii) Bombardier Challenger 350 (BD–100–
of the costs of this proposed AD may be action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 1A10)
covered by the manufacturer, thereby (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (iii) Bombardier Challenger 650 (CL–600–
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 2B16)
reducing the cost impact on affected
(iv) Bombardier CRJ–700 (CL–600–2C10)
individuals. We do not control (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (v) Bombardier CRJ–900 (CL–600–2D24)
manufacturer coverage for affected (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (vi) Bombardier CRJ–1000 (CL–600–2E25)
individuals. As a result, we have in Alaska, and (vii) Bombardier CS100 (BD–500–1A10)
included all costs in our cost estimate. (4) Will not have a significant (viii) Bombardier CS300 (BD–500–1A11)
economic impact, positive or negative, (ix) Bombardier Global 5000 equipped with
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities Global Vision Flight Deck (BD–700–
Title 49 of the United States Code under the criteria of the Regulatory 1A11)
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act. (x) Bombardier Global 6000 (BD–700–1A10)
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (xi) Cessna Citation CJ4 (525C)
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (xii) Embraer Legacy (EMB–550)
section 106, describes the authority of (xiii) Embraer Legacy 450 (EMB–545)
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
(xiv) Gulfstream G280
Aviation Programs, describes in more safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. (2) Earlier revision levels of the Rockwell
detail the scope of the Agency’s Collins, Inc. service information and service
authority. Adoption of the Amendment information issued by airplane manufacturers
We are issuing this rulemaking under before the effective date of this AD may have
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Accordingly, under the authority specified the installation of FLS with
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: delegated to me by the Administrator, different FAA-approved part numbers than
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as the part numbers listed in paragraph (c) of
section, Congress charges the FAA with follows: this AD. If, before December 20, 2017 (the
effective date of this AD), a part number that
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS is different than the TSSA–4100 RCPNs
air commerce by prescribing regulations listed in paragraph (c) of this AD is installed
DIRECTIVES
for practices, methods, and procedures on the airplane, this AD does not apply to
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 that airplane.
safety in air commerce. This regulation continues to read as follows: (d) Subject
is within the scope of that authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Code 34, Navigation.
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
action. (e) Unsafe Condition
the following new airworthiness
This AD is issued in accordance with This AD was prompted by five instances of
directive (AD):
authority delegated by the Executive air traffic control observing coasting
2017–22–14 Rockwell Collins, Inc.: (extrapolated stale data) automatic dependent
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
Amendment 39–19094; Docket No. surveillance-broadcast data (ADS–B position/
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. FAA–2017–0659; Product Identifier
In accordance with that order, issuance velocity data) on a related Rockwell Collins,
2017–CE–014–AD. Inc. platform that shares a common
of ADs is normally a function of the
(a) Effective Date architecture with the TSS–4100 Traffic
Compliance and Airworthiness Surveillance System Processing Units. We
Division, but during this transition This AD is effective December 20, 2017. are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous
period, the Executive Director has (b) Affected ADs extrapolation of position/velocity and
delegated the authority to issue ADs altitude data that could result in misleading
None.
applicable to small airplanes and position and/or altitude being reported by the
domestic business jet transport (c) Applicability airplane and possibly lead to mid-air
airplanes to the Director of the Policy Rockwell Collins, Inc. TSSA–4100 Field collision.
and Innovation Division. Loadable Software (FLS) Rockwell Collins (f) Compliance
part numbers (RCPNs) 810–0052–002, –003,
Regulatory Findings Comply with this AD within the
–010, –011, –012, –100, or –101 found on compliance times specified, unless already
This AD will not have federalism TSS–4100 Traffic Surveillance System done.
implications under Executive Order Processing Units, (RCPN) 822–2132–001
13132. This AD will not have a installed on airplanes. (g) Upgrade of FLS
(1) The FLS RCPNs 810–0052–002, –003, Within the next 12 months after December
substantial direct effect on the States, on –010, –011, –012, –100, or –101 found on
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the relationship between the national 20, 2017 (the effective date of this AD) or
TSS–4100 Traffic Surveillance System within the next 750 hours time-in-service
government and the States, or on the Processing Units are known to be installed on after December 20, 2017 (the effective date of
distribution of power and but not limited to the airplanes listed in this AD), whichever occurs first, upgrade the
responsibilities among the various paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (14) of this AD TSSA–4100 FLS to RCPN 810–0052–013 or
levels of government. and are certificated in any category. 810–0052–102, as applicable, following
For the reasons discussed above, I (i) Bombardier Challenger 300 (BD–100– Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter,
certify that this AD: 1A10) TSSA–4100–SIL–10–1, Revision No. 9, dated
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March 31, 2017; or Rockwell Collins Service DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Information Letter TSSA–4100–SIL–10–1, Burlington, MA. For information on the
Revision No. 10, dated July 10, 2017. Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA,
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance call 781–238–7125.
(AMOCs) 14 CFR Part 39
Examining the AD Docket
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, [Docket No. FAA–2017–1000; Product
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Identifier 2017–NE–36–AD; Amendment 39– You may examine the AD docket on
for this AD, if requested using the procedures 19100; AD 2017–23–06] the Internet at http://
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with www.regulations.gov by searching for
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
principal inspector or local Flight Standards 1000; or in person at the Docket
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Airworthiness Directives; General
information directly to the manager of the Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Electric Company Turbofan Engines
ACO, send it to the attention of the person and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this final rule, the regulatory
notify your appropriate principal inspector, ACTION: Final rule; request for evaluation, any comments received, and
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager other information. The street address for
of the local flight standards district office/
comments.
the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
certificate holding district office.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
(i) Related Information airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Comments will be available in the AD
For more information about this AD, General Electric Company (GE) CF34– docket shortly after receipt.
contact Paul Rau, Aerospace Engineer, 8C1, CF34–8C5, CF34–8C5A1, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, CF34–8C5B1 engines. This AD requires Frost, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch,
Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: an inspection of the bleed air manifold
316–946–4149; fax: 316–946–4107; email:
FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
link rod assemblies and the supply, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7756; fax:
paul.rau@faa.gov.
return, and drain fuel fittings on the 781–238–7199; email: john.frost@
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference operability bleed valve (OBV). This AD faa.gov.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register was prompted by an engine fire that
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approved the incorporation by reference occurred as a result of malfunctions
(IBR) of the service information listed in this related to the OBV. We are issuing this Discussion
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AD to address the unsafe condition on
part 51. We learned that significant fuel leaks,
these products.
(2) You must use this service information some resulting in engine fires, have
as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: This AD is effective November occurred on multiple occasions due to
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 30, 2017. malfunctions related to the OBVs. These
(i) Rockwell Collins Service Information The Director of the Federal Register valves typically dump operability air
Letter, TSSA–4100–SIL–10–1, Revision No. approved the incorporation by reference
9, dated March 31, 2017. into the bleed plenum attached to the
of a certain publication listed in this AD engine inner nacelle. The fuel fitting
(ii) Rockwell Collins Service Information
as of November 30, 2017. threads have pulled out of the valve
Letter, TSSA–4100–SIL–10–1, Revision No.
10, dated July 10, 2017. We must receive comments on this body which has led to significant fuel
(3) For service information identified in AD by January 2, 2018. leaks on at least four occasions. On two
this AD, contact Rockwell Collins, Inc., ADDRESSES: You may send comments, occasions, these leaks resulted in
Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road using the procedures found in 14 CFR uncontrolled fires, resulting in
NE., M/S 164–100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498– 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
0001; telephone: 888–265–5467 (U.S.) or
significant damage to one of the affected
methods: airplanes. This condition, if not
319–265–5467; fax: 319–295–4941 (outside
U.S.); email: techmanuals@ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to corrected, could result in failure of the
rockwellcollins.com; Internet: https:// http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the OBV, engine fire, and damage to the
portal.rockwellcollins.com/web/publications- instructions for submitting comments. airplane. We are issuing this AD to
and-training. • Fax: 202–493–2251. correct the unsafe condition on these
(4) You may view this service information • Mail: U.S. Department of products.
at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Related Service Information Under 1
information on the availability of this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., CFR Part 51
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
is also available on the internet at http://
Washington, DC 20590. We reviewed GE Service Bulletin (SB)
www.regulations.gov by searching for and • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of CF34–8C–AL S/B 75–0019, Revision 01,
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0659. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– dated October 24, 2017. The SB
(5) You may view this service information 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room describes procedures for inspecting the
that is incorporated by reference at the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., OBV. This service information is
National Archives and Records Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. reasonably available because the
Administration (NARA). For information on and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, interested parties have access to it
the availability of this material at NARA, call except Federal holidays.
202–741–6030, or go to:
through their normal course of business
For service information identified in or by the means identified in the
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on this final rule, contact General Electric ADDRESSES section.
October 26, 2017. Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1
Pat Mullen, Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215, Other Related Service Information
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, phone: 513–552–3272; fax: 513–552– We reviewed GE CF34–8C SB 75–
Aircraft Certification Service. 3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. You may 0019 R00, dated August 4, 2017. The SB
[FR Doc. 2017–24066 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] view this service information at the describes procedures for inspecting the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards OBV.
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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 20, 2017. | |
| Contact | Paul Rau, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: 316-946-4149; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 52827 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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