82 FR 54304 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 221 (November 17, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 221 (November 17, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-24814 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 221 (Friday, November 17, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 54304-54306] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24814] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1025; Product Identifier 2017-NM-137-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-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by several incidents of electrical shorting and sparks caused by de-icing fluid leaks between flight deck windshields and side windows. This proposed AD would require water spray tests and general visual inspections for water in the flight compartment, and water removal and sealant application if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 2, 2018. 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- 1025; 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: Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; 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-2017-1025; Product Identifier 2017-NM-137-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- 2017-28, dated August 23, 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-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: Several incidents of electrical shorting and sparks have been reported in the cockpit of CL-600-2C10 and CL-600-2D24 aeroplanes. De-icing fluid can leak between the windshields and side windows, leading to possible damage to the cockpit floodlight wires and electrical connections. If not corrected, this condition may result in a flight compartment fire. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate a water spray test and [general visual] inspection for evidence of fluid ingress into the flight compartment. It also provides mandatory instructions for sealant application if required. 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- 1025. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. This service information describes procedures for doing water spray tests on the flight deck windows, doing general visual inspections for water in the flight compartment, removing water, and applying sealant to the flight deck windows. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business [[Page 54305]] 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 543 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spray tests and inspections........ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $92,310 = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary water removal and sealant application that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need this water removal and sealant application: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Water removal and sealant application...... 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340. $308 $648 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-2017-1025; Product Identifier 2017- NM-137-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 2, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10003 through 10342 inclusive. (2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through 15367 inclusive. (3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 through 19041 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 56, Windows. [[Page 54306]] (e) Reason This AD was prompted by several incidents of electrical shorting and sparks caused by de-icing fluid leaks between flight deck windshields and side windows. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct de-icing fluid entering the flight deck, which could damage the flight deck floodlight wires and electrical connections, and ultimately could lead to a fire in the flight compartment. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Left Flight Deck Windshield and Side Window Spray Test, Inspection, Water Removal and Sealant Application For airplanes on which a left flight deck windshield or a left flight deck side window was replaced as specified in Bombardier Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, perform a water spray test and do a general visual inspection of the left flight deck windshield and left flight deck side window for evidence of water ingress into the flight deck, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56- 003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. If water is found in the flight compartment: Before further flight, remove the water, and apply sealant on the left flight deck windows in accordance with Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. (1) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum IS67033110181 has not been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum IS67033110181 has been incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (h) Right Flight Deck Windshield and Side Window Spray Test, Inspection, Water Removal and Sealant Application For airplanes on which a right flight deck windshield or a right flight deck side window was replaced as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400- 801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, perform a water spray test and do a general visual inspection of the right flight deck windshield and right flight deck side window for evidence of water ingress into the flight deck, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. If water is found in the flight compartment: Before further flight, remove the water, and apply sealant on the right flight deck windows in accordance with Part D of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. (1) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum IS67033110181 has not been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum IS67033110181 has been incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD; provided that the left flight deck side window or left flight deck windshield have not been subsequently replaced as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task. (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, dated January 7, 2008. (ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, Revision A, dated February 26, 2008. (iii) Part A and Part C, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, dated May 28, 2015. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), or (i)(2)(iii) of this AD; provided that the right flight deck side window or right flight deck windshield have not been subsequently replaced as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task. (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, dated January 7, 2008. (ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, Revision A, dated February 26, 2008. (iii) Part B and Part D, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, dated May 28, 2015. (j) Parts Installation Limitations (1) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane a left or right flight deck windshield as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane a left or right flight deck side window as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task. (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 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-2017-28, dated August 23, 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-2017-1025. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; 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., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 8, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-24814 Filed 11-16-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be necessary. We are proposing this AD to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
deviated from using accepted methods in address the unsafe condition on these FAA–2017–1025; Product Identifier
accordance with the operator’s maintenance products. 2017–NM–137–AD’’ at the beginning of
or inspection program without obtaining your comments. We specifically invite
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, DATES: We must receive comments on
including substeps and identified figures, can this proposed AD by January 2, 2018. comments on the overall regulatory,
still be done as specified, and the airplane economic, environmental, and energy
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
can be put back in an airworthy condition. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
all comments received by the closing
(i) Related Information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following date and may amend this NPRM based
(1) For more information about this AD, methods: on those comments.
contact Joe Salemeh, Aerospace Engineer, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
Seattle ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
6454; fax: 425–917–6590; email: • Mail: U.S. Department of
joe.salameh@faa.gov.
will also post a report summarizing each
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(2) For service information identified in substantive verbal contact we receive
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial about this NPRM.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Washington, DC 20590. Discussion
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Transport Canada Civil Aviation
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Canada, has issued Canadian
referenced service information at the FAA, Federal holidays. Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–28,
Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind For service information identified in dated August 23, 2017 (referred to after
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., this as the Mandatory Continuing
on the availability of this material at the 400 Côte Vertu Road West, Dorval, Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Customer Response Center North for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–
November 3, 2017. America toll-free telephone 1–866–538– 600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
Jeffrey E. Duven, 1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514– & 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft 855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email Series 705), CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Certification Service. ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet Series 900), and CL–600–2E25 (Regional
[FR Doc. 2017–24809 Filed 11–16–17; 8:45 am] http://www.bombardier.com. You may Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI
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view this service information at the states:
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
Several incidents of electrical shorting and
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For sparks have been reported in the cockpit of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information on the availability of this CL–600–2C10 and CL–600–2D24 aeroplanes.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. De-icing fluid can leak between the
Federal Aviation Administration windshields and side windows, leading to
Examining the AD Docket
possible damage to the cockpit floodlight
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on wires and electrical connections. If not
the Internet at http:// corrected, this condition may result in a
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1025; Product flight compartment fire.
Identifier 2017–NM–137–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
RIN 2120–AA64 a water spray test and [general visual]
1025; or in person at the Docket inspection for evidence of fluid ingress into
Management Facility between 9 a.m. the flight compartment. It also provides
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, mandatory instructions for sealant
Inc., Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket application if required.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this NPRM, the regulatory You may examine the MCAI in the
Administration (FAA), DOT. evaluation, any comments received, and AD docket on the Internet at http://
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
other information. The street address for www.regulations.gov by searching for
(NPRM). the Docket Operations office (telephone and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES 1025.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new section. Comments will be available in
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the AD docket shortly after receipt. Related Service Information Under 1
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CFR Part 51
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service
CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Bulletin 670BA–56–003, Revision A,
CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), Services Section, FAA, New York ACO dated April 13, 2016. This service
and CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite information describes procedures for
1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone doing water spray tests on the flight
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prompted by several incidents of 516–228–7367; fax 516–794–5531. deck windows, doing general visual
electrical shorting and sparks caused by SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: inspections for water in the flight
de-icing fluid leaks between flight deck compartment, removing water, and
windshields and side windows. This Comments Invited applying sealant to the flight deck
proposed AD would require water spray We invite you to send any written windows. This service information is
tests and general visual inspections for relevant data, views, or arguments about reasonably available because the
water in the flight compartment, and this proposed AD. Send your comments interested parties have access to it
water removal and sealant application if to an address listed under the through their normal course of business
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or by the means identified in the bilateral agreement with the State of develop on other products of these same
ADDRESSES section. Design Authority, we have been notified type designs.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the unsafe condition described in the
Costs of Compliance
of This Proposed AD MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this We estimate that this proposed AD
This product has been approved by AD because we evaluated all pertinent
the aviation authority of another affects 543 airplanes of U.S. registry.
information and determined an unsafe
country, and is approved for operation We estimate the following costs to
condition exists and is likely to exist or
in the United States. Pursuant to our comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost product U.S. operators
Spray tests and inspections ............................ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............. $0 $170 $92,310
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the that might need this water removal and
any necessary water removal and proposed inspection. We have no way of sealant application:
sealant application that would be determining the number of airplanes
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Water removal and sealant application ........................ 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................... $308 $648
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
substantial direct effect on the States, on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
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
distribution of power and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
authority.
responsibilities among the various the following new airworthiness
We are issuing this rulemaking under 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 1025; Product Identifier 2017–NM–137–
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;
air commerce by prescribing regulations We must receive comments by January 2,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 2018.
for practices, methods, and procedures DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
(b) Affected ADs
safety in air commerce. This regulation None.
is within the scope of that authority 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and (c) Applicability
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on 4. Will not have a significant This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this
products identified in this rulemaking economic impact, positive or negative, AD, certificated in any category.
action. on a substantial number of small entities (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
This proposed AD is issued in under the criteria of the Regulatory (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
accordance with authority delegated by Flexibility Act. airplanes, serial numbers 10003 through
10342 inclusive.
the Executive Director, Aircraft List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D15
Certification Service, as authorized by (Regional Jet Series 705) and Model CL–600–
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes,
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with that order, issuance of ADs is safety, Incorporation by reference, serial numbers 15001 through 15367
normally a function of the Compliance Safety. inclusive.
and Airworthiness Division, but during (3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2E25
The Proposed Amendment (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial
this transition period, the Executive
numbers 19001 through 19041 inclusive.
Director has delegated the authority to Accordingly, under the authority
issue ADs applicable to transport delegated to me by the Administrator, (d) Subject
category airplanes to the Director of the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Air Transport Association (ATA) of
System Oversight Division. 39 as follows: America Code 56, Windows.
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(e) Reason sealant on the right flight deck windows in (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
This AD was prompted by several accordance with Part D of the The following provisions also apply to this
incidents of electrical shorting and sparks Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier AD:
caused by de-icing fluid leaks between flight Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, Revision A,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
deck windshields and side windows. We are dated April 13, 2016.
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
issuing this AD to detect and correct de-icing (1) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-
service ModSum IS67033110181 has not Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
fluid entering the flight deck, which could AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
damage the flight deck floodlight wires and been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD. procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
electrical connections, and ultimately could
(2) For airplanes on which Bombardier in- accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
lead to a fire in the flight compartment.
service ModSum IS67033110181 has been request to your principal inspector or local
(f) Compliance incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after Flight Standards District Office, as
Comply with this AD within the the effective date of this AD. appropriate. If sending information directly
compliance times specified, unless already to the manager of the certification office,
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
done. send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
(1) This paragraph provides credit for Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
(g) Left Flight Deck Windshield and Side actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Window Spray Test, Inspection, Water if those actions were performed before the
Removal and Sealant Application Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
effective date of this AD using the service 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
For airplanes on which a left flight deck information specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), using any approved AMOC, notify your
windshield or a left flight deck side window (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD; provided that
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
was replaced as specified in Bombardier the left flight deck side window or left flight
principal inspector, the manager of the local
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task deck windshield have not been subsequently
56–11–01–400–801, Revision 48, dated replaced as specified in Bombardier AMM flight standards district office/certificate
March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of task 56–11–01–400–801, Revision 48, dated holding district office.
that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56–12– March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
01–400–801, Revision 48, dated March 25, that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56–12– requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
2015, or any previous revision of that task: 01–400–801, Revision 48, dated March 25, actions from a manufacturer, the action must
At the applicable time specified in paragraph 2015, or any previous revision of that task. be accomplished using a method approved
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, perform a water (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
spray test and do a general visual inspection A670BA–56–002, dated January 7, 2008. FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
of the left flight deck windshield and left (ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
flight deck side window for evidence of A670BA–56–002, Revision A, dated February Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
water ingress into the flight deck, in 26, 2008. the DAO, the approval must include the
accordance with Part A of the (iii) Part A and Part C, as applicable, of the DAO-authorized signature.
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, Revision A, Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, dated May (l) Related Information
dated April 13, 2016. If water is found in the 28, 2015. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
flight compartment: Before further flight, (2) This paragraph provides credit for Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
remove the water, and apply sealant on the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–28, dated
left flight deck windows in accordance with if those actions were performed before the August 23, 2017, for related information.
Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of effective date of this AD using the service This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, information specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i), on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. (i)(2)(ii), or (i)(2)(iii) of this AD; provided that by searching for and locating Docket No.
(1) For airplanes on which Bombardier in- the right flight deck side window or right FAA–2017–1025.
service ModSum IS67033110181 has not flight deck windshield have not been (2) For more information about this AD,
been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours subsequently replaced as specified in
contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
after the effective date of this AD. Bombardier AMM task 56–11–01–400–801,
Engineer, Avionics and Administrative
(2) For airplanes on which Bombardier in- Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any
service ModSum IS67033110181 has been previous revision of that task; or Bombardier Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after AMM task 56–12–01–400–801, Revision 48, Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
the effective date of this AD. dated March 25, 2015, or any previous Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
revision of that task. 7367; fax 516–794–5531.
(h) Right Flight Deck Windshield and Side (3) For service information identified in
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
Window Spray Test, Inspection, Water this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte
A670BA–56–002, dated January 7, 2008.
Removal and Sealant Application Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
For airplanes on which a right flight deck A670BA–56–002, Revision A, dated February Canada; Widebody Customer Response
windshield or a right flight deck side 26, 2008. Center North America toll-free telephone
window was replaced as specified in (iii) Part B and Part D, as applicable, of the 1–866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone
Bombardier AMM task 56–11–01–400–801, Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, dated May ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
previous revision of that task; or Bombardier 28, 2015. www.bombardier.com. You may view this
AMM task 56–12–01–400–801, Revision 48, service information at the FAA, Transport
dated March 25, 2015, or any previous (j) Parts Installation Limitations
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
revision of that task: At the applicable time (1) As of the effective date of this AD, no Renton, WA. For information on the
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this person may install on any airplane a left or availability of this material at the FAA, call
AD, perform a water spray test and do a right flight deck windshield as specified in 425–227–1221.
rmajette on DSKBCKNHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
general visual inspection of the right flight Bombardier AMM task 56–11–01–400–801,
deck windshield and right flight deck side Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any Issued in Renton, Washington, on
window for evidence of water ingress into previous revision of that task. November 8, 2017.
the flight deck, in accordance with Part B of (2) As of the effective date of this AD, no Dionne Palermo,
the Accomplishment Instructions of person may install on any airplane a left or
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, right flight deck side window as specified in
Aircraft Certification Service.
Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. If water is Bombardier AMM task 56–12–01–400–801,
found in the flight compartment: Before Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any [FR Doc. 2017–24814 Filed 11–16–17; 8:45 am]
further flight, remove the water, and apply previous revision of that task. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 54304 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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