83 FR 12659 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 57 (March 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 57 (March 23, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 57 (Friday, March 23, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12659-12662] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-05014] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0495; Product Identifier 2017-NM-017-AD; Amendment 39-19222; AD 2018-06-02] 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 all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600- 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. This AD was prompted by development of a modification to prevent uncommanded rudder movement during flight. This AD requires modifying the wiring harness of the yaw damper control system. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 27, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 27, 2018. 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 ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. [[Page 12660]] You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0495. 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- 0495; 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: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; 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 all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2017 (82 FR 24897) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by development of a modification to prevent uncommanded rudder movement during flight. The NPRM proposed to require modifying the wiring harness of the yaw damper control system. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded rudder movement and consequent loss of the ability to control the airplane. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2017-06, effective February 14, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states: [Canadian] AD CF-2013-13 was issued on 28 May 2013 [related to FAA AD 2013-14-11, Amendment 39-17516 (78 FR 44871, July 25, 2013) (``AD 2013-14-11'')] to mandate the introduction of an emergency procedure to the Aeroplane Flight Manual to address the uncommanded rudder movement. Since the original issue of [Canadian] AD CF-2013-13, Bombardier Aerospace has developed a wiring modification for the yaw damper control system to prevent uncommanded movement of the rudder [and consequent loss of the ability to control the airplane]. This [Canadian] AD mandates the wiring modification for the yaw damper control system * * *. 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-20**- ****. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), agreed with the intent of the NPRM. Request To Clarify Credit for Certain Service Information SkyWest Airlines and Ahmad Lababidi asked that we revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to clarify the credit language for accomplishing the engineering orders in conjunction with the referenced service information. Ahmad Lababidi stated that Service Non-Incorporated Engineering Order (SNIEO) K601R50211 S02, dated October 31, 2014, was issued for certain airplane configurations where the wire connector was changed from pin type to socket type. The commenters added that SNIEOs K601R50211 S03, dated April 21, 2015, and S04, dated April 24, 2015, were issued to clarify certain splicing, capping, and stowing locations, and to reduce the work hours for accomplishing the actions specified in the service bulletin. The commenters added that it is not necessary to do the engineering orders in conjunction with the referenced service information. SkyWest reported accomplishing the modification on some airplanes using only the applicable service bulletin without any reference to the SNIEOs specified in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. We agree with the commenters' requests for the reasons provided. We have revised paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD to remove reference to the SNIEOs, which are not required to be used in conjunction with the referenced service information. Request To Revise Parts Installation Limitations Paragraph Air Wisconsin asked that we revise paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (Parts Installation Limitations) to exclude parts on which the actions in the referenced service information have been done. We acknowledge the commenter's request. However, paragraph (i) of this AD already prohibits installation of a yaw damper actuator . . . ``unless it has been modified in accordance with the applicable service information specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.'' Since existing language meets the intent of the commenter's request, we have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD 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 AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 601R-22-017, Revision C, dated May 11, 2016; and Service Bulletin 670BA-22-007, Revision A, dated February 16, 2016. This service information describes procedures for modifying the wiring harness of the yaw damper control system. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. [[Page 12661]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 1,006 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wiring modification............ 5 work-hours x $85 per Up to $39........ Up to $464....... Up to $466,784. hour = $425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, 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): 2018-06-02 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19222; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0495; Product Identifier 2017-NM-017-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 27, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto Flight. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by development of a modification to prevent uncommanded rudder movement during flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded rudder movement and consequent loss of the ability to control the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Modify the wiring harness of the yaw damper control system, in accordance with the applicable service information specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. [[Page 12662]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR23MR18.021 (h) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD for Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i), (h)(1)(ii), or (h)(1)(iii) of this AD. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-22-017, dated September 24, 2014. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-22-017, Revision A, dated February 26, 2015. (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-22-017, Revision B, dated July 16, 2015. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD for Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-22-007, dated October 15, 2014. (i) Parts Installation Limitations As of 24 months after the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, a yaw damper actuator having part number 622-9968-001, unless it has been modified in accordance with the applicable service information specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) 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 New York ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-06, effective February 14, 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-2017-0495. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; 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 (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (l) 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 601R-22-017, Revision C, dated May 11, 2016. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-22-007, Revision A, dated February 16, 2016. (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 ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (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 March 2, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 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RESPA as implemented by Regulation X ■ 2. Remove and reserve subpart I,
the E-Government Act, 44 U.S.C. 3601 et
of the Department of Housing and Urban consisting of §§ 1940.401 through
seq., to promote the use of the internet
Development. 1940.406.
and other information technologies to
provide increased opportunities for In 2010, Congress signed into law the Dated: March 1, 2018.
citizen access to Government Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Anne C. Hazlett,
information and services, and for other Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Assistant to the Secretary, Rural
purposes. Act). The Dodd-Frank Act directed the Development.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Dated: March 8, 2018.
Non-Discrimination Policy
(CFPB) to integrate the mortgage loan Bill Northey,
In accordance with Federal civil disclosures under TILA and RESPA Under Secretary, Farm Production and
rights law and U.S. Department of
Sections 4 and 5. The CFPB’s TRID rule Conservation.
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
requires easier-to-use mortgage [FR Doc. 2018–05999 Filed 3–22–18; 8:45 am]
regulations and policies, the USDA, its
disclosure forms that clearly lay out the BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P
Agencies, offices, and employees, and
institutions participating in or terms of a mortgage for a homebuyer;
administering USDA programs are the rule consolidated the four
prohibited from discriminating based on disclosures required under TILA and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
race, color, national origin, religion , RESPA into two forms: A Loan Estimate
and a Closing Disclosure. Federal Aviation Administration
sex, gender identity (including gender
expression), sexual orientation, With the TRID rule’s effective date of 14 CFR Part 39
disability, age, marital status, family/ October 3, 2015 (80 FR 43911), which
parental status, income derived from a modified 12 CFR parts 1024 and 1026, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0495; Product
public assistance program, political 7 CFR part 1940, subpart I, has become Identifier 2017–NM–017–AD; Amendment
beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior 39–19222; AD 2018–06–02]
functionally obsolete since it refers to
civil rights activity, in any program or outdated processes, forms, and RIN 2120–AA64
activity conducted or funded by USDA governing bodies. Through this direct
(not all bases apply to all programs). final action, this functionally obsolete Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Remedies and complaint filing regulation will be eliminated to avoid Inc., Airplanes
deadlines vary by program or incident. confusion and possible noncompliance
Persons with disabilities who require AGENCY: Federal Aviation
on the part of Agency staff; and the RHS Administration (FAA), Department of
alternative means of communication for
programs’ guidance will cite the TRID Transportation (DOT).
program information (e.g., Braille, large
rule as the standard to follow. ACTION: Final rule.
print, audiotape, American Sign
Language, etc.) should contact the The TRID rule contains
comprehensive instructions on its SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET
subject matter. By citing the CFPB’s airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B19
TTY) or contact USDA through the requirements regarding mortgage
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), Model
Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. disclosures in its guidance, it is the
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
Additionally, program information may Agency’s objective to ensure that any 701, & 702), Model CL–600–2D15
be made available in languages other future changes are immediately and (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model
than English. accurately incorporated by reference. CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
To file a program discrimination
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1940 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
complaint, complete the USDA Program
development of a modification to
Discrimination Complaint Form, AD–
Agriculture, Environmental prevent uncommanded rudder
3027, found online at http://
protection, Flood plains, Grant movement during flight. This AD
www.ascr.usda.govcomplaint_filing_
programs—agriculture, Grant requires modifying the wiring harness of
cust.html/ and at any USDA office or
programs—housing and community the yaw damper control system. We are
write a letter addressed to USDA and
development, Loan programs— issuing this AD to address the unsafe
provide in the letter all of the
agriculture, Loan programs—housing condition on these products.
information requested in the form. To
request a copy of the complaint form, and community development, Low and DATES: This AD is effective April 27,
call (866) 632–9992. Submit your moderate-income housing, Reporting 2018.
completed form or letter to USDA by: and recordkeeping requirements, Rural The Director of the Federal Register
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of areas, Truth in lending. approved the incorporation by reference
Agriculture, Office of the Assistant of certain publications listed in this AD
For the reasons stated in the as of April 27, 2018.
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 preamble, chapter XVIII, title 7 of the
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, ADDRESSES: For service information
Code of Federal Regulations, is
DC 20250–9410; identified in this final rule, contact
amended as follows: Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
(2) Fax: (202)690–7442; or
(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov. West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
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PART 1940—GENERAL
USDA is an equal opportunity Widebody Customer Response Center
provider, employer, and lender. North America toll-free telephone 1–
■ 1. The authority citation for part 1940
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone
I. Background continues to read as follows: 1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401;
7 CFR part 1940, subpart I, provides Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989; and email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;
instruction for compliance with TILA as 42 U.S.C. 1480. internet: http://www.bombardier.com.
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You may view this referenced service Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the modification on some airplanes using
information at the FAA, Transport MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition only the applicable service bulletin
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600– without any reference to the SNIEOs
Des Moines, WA. For information on the 2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), specified in paragraph (h) of the
availability of this material at the FAA, Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet proposed AD.
call 206–231–3195. It is also available Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL–600– We agree with the commenters’
on the internet at http:// 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and requests for the reasons provided. We
www.regulations.gov by searching for Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet have revised paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states: (h)(1)(ii) of this AD to remove reference
0495. [Canadian] AD CF–2013–13 was issued on to the SNIEOs, which are not required
Examining the AD Docket 28 May 2013 [related to FAA AD 2013–14– to be used in conjunction with the
11, Amendment 39–17516 (78 FR 44871, July referenced service information.
You may examine the AD docket on 25, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–14–11’’)] to mandate
the internet at http:// the introduction of an emergency procedure Request To Revise Parts Installation
www.regulations.gov by searching for to the Aeroplane Flight Manual to address Limitations Paragraph
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– the uncommanded rudder movement.
Since the original issue of [Canadian] AD
Air Wisconsin asked that we revise
0495; or in person at the Docket CF–2013–13, Bombardier Aerospace has paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (Parts
Management Facility between 9 a.m. developed a wiring modification for the yaw Installation Limitations) to exclude
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, damper control system to prevent parts on which the actions in the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket uncommanded movement of the rudder [and referenced service information have
contains this AD, the regulatory consequent loss of the ability to control the been done.
evaluation, any comments received, and airplane]. We acknowledge the commenter’s
other information. The street address for This [Canadian] AD mandates the wiring
request. However, paragraph (i) of this
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– modification for the yaw damper control
system * * *. AD already prohibits installation of a
5527) is Docket Management Facility, yaw damper actuator . . . ‘‘unless it has
U.S. Department of Transportation, You may examine the MCAI in the been modified in accordance with the
Docket Operations, M–30, West AD docket on the internet at http:// applicable service information specified
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, www.regulations.gov by searching for in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.’’
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, and locating Docket No. FAA–20**– Since existing language meets the intent
Washington, DC 20590. ****. of the commenter’s request, we have not
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments changed this AD in this regard.
Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
We gave the public the opportunity to Conclusion
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
participate in developing this AD. The
Section, New York ACO Branch, FAA, We reviewed the relevant data,
following presents the comments
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, considered the comments received, and
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– determined that air safety and the
response to each comment.
228–7318; fax 516–794–5531. public interest require adopting this AD
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Support for the NPRM with the changes described previously,
The Air Line Pilots Association, and minor editorial changes. We have
Discussion determined that these minor changes:
International (ALPA), agreed with the
We issued a notice of proposed intent of the NPRM. • Are consistent with the intent that
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR was proposed in the NPRM for
part 39 by adding an AD that would Request To Clarify Credit for Certain correcting the unsafe condition; and
apply to all Bombardier, Inc., Model Service Information • Do not add any additional burden
CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & SkyWest Airlines and Ahmad upon the public than was already
440), Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Lababidi asked that we revise paragraph proposed in the NPRM.
Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL–600– (h) of the proposed AD to clarify the We also determined that these
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and credit language for accomplishing the changes will not increase the economic
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet engineering orders in conjunction with burden on any operator or increase the
Series 900) airplanes. The NPRM the referenced service information. scope of this AD.
published in the Federal Register on Ahmad Lababidi stated that Service
Related Service Information Under 1
May 31, 2017 (82 FR 24897) (‘‘the Non-Incorporated Engineering Order
CFR Part 51
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by (SNIEO) K601R50211 S02, dated
development of a modification to October 31, 2014, was issued for certain Bombardier has issued Service
prevent uncommanded rudder airplane configurations where the wire Bulletin 601R–22–017, Revision C,
movement during flight. The NPRM connector was changed from pin type to dated May 11, 2016; and Service
proposed to require modifying the socket type. The commenters added that Bulletin 670BA–22–007, Revision A,
wiring harness of the yaw damper SNIEOs K601R50211 S03, dated April dated February 16, 2016. This service
control system. We are issuing this AD 21, 2015, and S04, dated April 24, 2015, information describes procedures for
to prevent uncommanded rudder were issued to clarify certain splicing, modifying the wiring harness of the yaw
movement and consequent loss of the capping, and stowing locations, and to damper control system. These
ability to control the airplane. reduce the work hours for documents are distinct since they apply
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Transport Canada Civil Aviation accomplishing the actions specified in to different airplane models. This
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority the service bulletin. The commenters service information is reasonably
for Canada, has issued Canadian added that it is not necessary to do the available because the interested parties
Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–06, engineering orders in conjunction with have access to it through their normal
effective February 14, 2017 (referred to the referenced service information. course of business or by the means
after this as the Mandatory Continuing SkyWest reported accomplishing the identified in the ADDRESSES section.
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Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to
We estimate that this AD affects 1,006 comply with this AD:
airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Wiring modification ............ 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ........................... Up to $39 .... Up to $464 .. Up to $466,784.
According to the manufacturer, some airplanes to the Director of the System § 39.13 [Amended]
of the costs of this AD may be covered Oversight Division. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
under warranty, thereby reducing the the following new airworthiness
Regulatory Findings
cost impact on affected individuals. We directive (AD):
do not control warranty coverage for We determined that this AD will not
affected individuals. As a result, we have federalism implications under 2018–06–02 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
have included all costs in our cost Executive Order 13132. This AD will 39–19222; Docket No. FAA–2017–0495;
Product Identifier 2017–NM–017–AD.
estimate. not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between (a) Effective Date
Authority for This Rulemaking the national government and the States, This AD is effective April 27, 2018.
Title 49 of the United States Code or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, levels of government. None.
section 106, describes the authority of For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: certify that this AD: This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc.,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100
detail the scope of the Agency’s action’’ under Executive Order 12866, & 440), Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
authority. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL–600–2D15
We are issuing this rulemaking under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL–600–
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in certificated in any category.
General requirements.’’ Under that Alaska, and (d) Subject
section, Congress charges the FAA with 4. Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 22, Auto Flight.
air commerce by prescribing regulations on a substantial number of small entities
for practices, methods, and procedures under the criteria of the Regulatory (e) Reason
the Administrator finds necessary for Flexibility Act. This AD was prompted by development of
safety in air commerce. This regulation a modification to prevent uncommanded
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 rudder movement during flight. We are
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded
rudder movement and consequent loss of the
that is likely to exist or develop on safety, Incorporation by reference,
ability to control the airplane.
products identified in this rulemaking Safety.
action. (f) Compliance
Adoption of the Amendment
This AD is issued in accordance with Comply with this AD within the
authority delegated by the Executive Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified, unless already
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, delegated to me by the Administrator, done.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
(g) Modification
In accordance with that order, issuance follows:
Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months
of ADs is normally a function of the after the effective date of this AD, whichever
Compliance and Airworthiness PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES occurs first: Modify the wiring harness of the
Division, but during this transition yaw damper control system, in accordance
period, the Executive Director has with the applicable service information
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
delegated the authority to issue ADs specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
continues to read as follows:
applicable to transport category AD.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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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 April 27, 2018. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 12659 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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