83 FR 15045 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 68 (April 9, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 68 (Monday, April 9, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 15045-15048] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-06712] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0810; Product Identifier 2017-NM-045-AD; Amendment 39-19240; AD 2018-07-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a smoke-in-cabin event due to a non-sustaining electrical fire. This AD requires installation of protective sleeves on the bonding jumper wires of affected galleys and lavatories. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 14, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 14, 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: [email protected]; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport [[Page 15046]] 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-2017-0810. 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- 0810; 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: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228- 7301; fax: 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600- 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 13, 2017 (82 FR 42953) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report of a smoke-in- cabin event due to a non-sustaining electrical fire. The NPRM proposed to require installation of protective sleeves on the bonding jumper wires of affected galleys and lavatories. We are issuing this AD to prevent an electrical short of a bonding jumper wire that may result in in-flight smoke or fire events, as well as failure of avionics equipment, due to possible water spray or leakage from a damaged water supply line. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2016-20R1, dated February 3, 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), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: A CRJ900 aeroplane reported a smoke in cabin event due to a non- sustaining electrical fire. The source of smoke was traced to a burnt heated water supply line behind the #2 Galley. The surrounding insulation was also found burnt. The root cause of this electrical fire was an electrical short between an un-insulated bonding jumper and a terminal block carrying 115 volts AC. The circuit resistance was high enough and the circuit breakers that protect the wiring did not trip open. Electrical short of a bonding jumper may result in in-flight smoke or fire events as well as failure of avionics equipment due to possible water spray or leakage from a damaged water supply line. The likelihood of this happening is increased by the removal and installation of the galley or lavatory during maintenance, allowing the bonding jumper to become wedged under the terminal block. * * * * * Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate [the installation of protective sleeves on the galley and lavatory bonding jumper wires in accordance with] Bombardier Service Bulletin (SB) 670BA-25-101 Revision B dated 12 January 2017. * * * 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- 0810. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We considered the comment received. The Air Line Pilots Association, International supported the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service Bulletin 670BA-25-101, Revision B, dated January 12, 2017. The service information describes procedures for installation of protective sleeves on the bonding jumper wires of affected galleys and lavatories. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 544 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install protective sleeves........ 10 work-hours x $85 Negligible........... $850 $462,400 per hour = $850. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 15047]] 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): 2018-07-09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19240; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0810; Product Identifier 2017-NM-045-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 14, 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, all certificated models. (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10001 through 10344 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 15382 inclusive. (3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 through 19044 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of a smoke-in-cabin event due to a non-sustaining electrical fire. We are issuing this AD to prevent an electrical short of a bonding jumper wire that may result in in-flight smoke or fire events, as well as failure of avionics equipment, due to possible water spray or leakage from a damaged water supply line. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Protective Sleeve Installation (1) For airplanes on which the actions specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-25-101, dated December 17, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-25-101, Revision A, dated October 31, 2016, have not been done, as of the effective date of this AD: Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install protective sleeves on the bonding jumper wires of affected galleys and lavatories, in accordance with Part A through Part E, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-25- 101, Revision B, dated January 12, 2017. (2) For airplanes on which the actions specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-25-101, dated December 17, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-25-101, Revision A, dated October 31, 2016, have been done, as of the effective date of this AD: Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect, and if required, install protective sleeves on the bonding jumper wires of affected galleys and lavatories, in accordance with Part F of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-25-101, Revision B, dated January 12, 2017. (h) 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. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-20R1, dated February 3, 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-2017-0810. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7301; fax: 516-794-5531. (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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-25-101, Revision B, dated January 12, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1-514-855-2999; fax: 514-855-7401; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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 [[Page 15048]] 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 Des Moines, Washington, on March 20, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-06712 Filed 4-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Actions and Compliance (5) You may view this service information
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Unless already done, within 60 days after that is incorporated by reference at the
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under April 30, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), National Archives and Records
the DOT Regulatory Policies and remove the rudder and elevator drive shaft Administration (NARA). For information on
couplings, part number (P/N) 11–49023–1, the availability of this material at NARA, call
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
1979), and replace with P/N 11–49023–3 at fuselage
stations 115.34 and 180.85, ensuring proper www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation locations.html.
engagement of the drive ends. Follow the
in Alaska, and
Accomplishment Instructions in Pacific Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
(4) Will not have a significant Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin 30, 2018.
economic impact, positive or negative, PACSB/XL/085, Issue 1, dated January 8,
on a substantial number of small entities Pat Mullen,
2018.
under the criteria of the Regulatory Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation
Flexibility Act. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions Division, Aircraft Certification Service
The following provisions also apply to this [FR Doc. 2018–06950 Filed 4–6–18; 8:45 am]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
safety, Incorporation by reference, (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Safety. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
Adoption of the Amendment using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Federal Aviation Administration
Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov,
Accordingly, under the authority Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
delegated to me by the Administrator, Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, 14 CFR Part 39
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: [Docket No. FAA–2017–0810; Product
follows: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: Identifier 2017–NM–045–AD; Amendment
mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any 39–19240; AD 2018–07–09]
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS approved AMOC on any airplane to which
DIRECTIVES the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate RIN 2120–AA64
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
continues to read as follows: a PI, your local FSDO. Inc., Airplanes
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (FAA), Department of
§ 39.13 [Amended]
be accomplished using a method approved Transportation (DOT).
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards ACTION: Final rule.
the following new AD: Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority
2018–07–14 Pacific Aerospace Limited: of New Zealand (CAA). SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Amendment 39–19245; Docket No. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(h) Related Information
FAA–2018–0285; Directorate Identifier Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
Refer to the MCAI by the CAA, AD DCA/ (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702),
2018–CE–010–AD.
750XL/26, dated February 28, 2018, for
Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
(a) Effective Date related information. You may examine the
MCAI on the internet at http:// Series 705), Model CL–600–2D24
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes (Regional Jet Series 900), and Model
effective April 30, 2018. www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0285. CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
(b) Affected ADs airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
None. report of a smoke-in-cabin event due to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register a non-sustaining electrical fire. This AD
(c) Applicability approved the incorporation by reference requires installation of protective
This AD applies to the following Pacific (IBR) of the service information listed in this
sleeves on the bonding jumper wires of
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. affected galleys and lavatories. We are
certificated in any category:
(2) You must use this service information issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(1) All serial numbers equipped with
modification PAC/XL/0582; and as applicable to do the actions required by condition on these products.
(2) serial numbers 193 through 197, 199, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective May 14,
200, and 203. (i) Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service 2018.
Bulletin PACSB/XL/085, Issue 1, dated The Director of the Federal Register
(d) Subject January 8, 2018. approved the incorporation by reference
Air Transport Association of America (ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. (3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited,
as of May 14, 2018.
(e) Reason Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, ADDRESSES: For service information
This AD was prompted by mandatory Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64 identified in this final rule, contact
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@ Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte Vertu Road
issued by the aviation authority of another aerospace.co.nz; Internet: West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
country to identify and correct an unsafe www.aerospace.co.nz. Widebody Customer Response Center
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condition on an aviation product. The MCAI (4) You may view this service information North America toll-free telephone: 1–
describes the unsafe condition as insufficient at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone:
engagement of the couplings with the flex 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
drive of the rudder trim drive system. We are information on the availability of this 1–514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401;
issuing this AD to prevent disengagement of material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It email: ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;
the rudder and/or elevator trim drive, which is also available on the internet at http:// internet: http://www.bombardier.com.
could result in increased workload on the www.regulations.gov by searching for You may view this referenced service
pilot and possible loss of control. locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0285. information at the FAA, Transport
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Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., a smoke-in-cabin event due to a non- Bombardier Service Bulletin (SB) 670BA–25–
Des Moines, WA. For information on the sustaining electrical fire. The NPRM 101 Revision B dated 12 January 2017.
availability of this material at the FAA, proposed to require installation of * * *
call 206–231–3195. It is also available protective sleeves on the bonding You may examine the MCAI in the
on the internet at http:// jumper wires of affected galleys and AD docket on the internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for lavatories. We are issuing this AD to www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– prevent an electrical short of a bonding and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0810. jumper wire that may result in in-flight 0810.
smoke or fire events, as well as failure
Examining the AD Docket Comments
of avionics equipment, due to possible
You may examine the AD docket on water spray or leakage from a damaged We gave the public the opportunity to
the internet at http:// water supply line. participate in developing this final rule.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Transport Canada Civil Aviation We considered the comment received.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– (TCCA), which is the aviation authority The Air Line Pilots Association,
0810; or in person at the Docket for Canada, has issued Canadian AD International supported the NPRM.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. CF–2016–20R1, dated February 3, 2017
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (referred to after this as the Mandatory Conclusion
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Continuing Airworthiness Information, We reviewed the relevant data,
contains this AD, the regulatory or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe considered the comment received, and
evaluation, any comments received, and condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., determined that air safety and the
other information. The street address for Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet public interest require adopting this AD
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647– Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL–600– as proposed except for minor editorial
5527) is Docket Management Facility, 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), Model changes. We have determined that these
U.S. Department of Transportation, CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), minor changes:
Docket Operations, M–30, West and Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet • Are consistent with the intent that
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: was proposed in the NPRM for
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, A CRJ900 aeroplane reported a smoke in correcting the unsafe condition; and
Washington, DC 20590. cabin event due to a non-sustaining electrical • Do not add any additional burden
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: fire. The source of smoke was traced to a upon the public than was already
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, burnt heated water supply line behind the #2 proposed in the NPRM.
Avionics and Administrative Services Galley. The surrounding insulation was also
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, found burnt. Related Service Information Under 1
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, The root cause of this electrical fire was an CFR Part 51
electrical short between an un-insulated
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516– Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service
bonding jumper and a terminal block
228–7301; fax: 516–794–5531. carrying 115 volts AC. The circuit resistance Bulletin 670BA–25–101, Revision B,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: was high enough and the circuit breakers that dated January 12, 2017. The service
protect the wiring did not trip open. information describes procedures for
Discussion Electrical short of a bonding jumper may installation of protective sleeves on the
We issued a notice of proposed result in in-flight smoke or fire events as well bonding jumper wires of affected galleys
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR as failure of avionics equipment due to and lavatories. This service information
part 39 by adding an AD that would possible water spray or leakage from a is reasonably available because the
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model damaged water supply line. The likelihood of interested parties have access to it
this happening is increased by the removal
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, through their normal course of business
and installation of the galley or lavatory
701, & 702), Model CL–600–2D15 during maintenance, allowing the bonding or by the means identified in the
(Regional Jet Series 705), Model CL– jumper to become wedged under the terminal ADDRESSES section.
600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and block. Costs of Compliance
Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series * * * * *
1000) airplanes. The NPRM published Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued We estimate that this AD affects 544
in the Federal Register on September to mandate [the installation of protective airplanes of U.S. registry.
13, 2017 (82 FR 42953) (‘‘the NPRM’’). sleeves on the galley and lavatory bonding We estimate the following costs to
The NPRM was prompted by a report of jumper wires in accordance with] comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Install protective sleeves ............................ 10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 ...... Negligible ................. $850 $462,400
Authority for This Rulemaking detail the scope of the Agency’s air commerce by prescribing regulations
authority. for practices, methods, and procedures
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Title 49 of the United States Code the Administrator finds necessary for
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, safety in air commerce. This regulation
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, is within the scope of that authority
section 106, describes the authority of Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that because it addresses an unsafe condition
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: that is likely to exist or develop on
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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products identified in this rulemaking (b) Affected ADs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
action. None. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
This AD is issued in accordance with Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
(c) Applicability AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
authority delegated by the Executive
This AD applies to the airplanes identified procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this
AD, certificated in any category, all request to your principal inspector or local
In accordance with that order, issuance Flight Standards District Office, as
certificated models.
of ADs is normally a function of the (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 appropriate. If sending information directly
Compliance and Airworthiness (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) to the manager of the certification office,
Division, but during this transition airplanes, serial numbers 10001 through send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
period, the Executive Director has 10344 inclusive. Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
delegated the authority to issue ADs (2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D15 York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
applicable to transport category (Regional Jet Series 705) and Model CL–600– Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. Before
airplanes to the Director of the System using any approved AMOC, notify your
Oversight Division. serial numbers 15001 through 15382
inclusive. appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
Regulatory Findings (3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2E25 principal inspector, the manager of the local
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial flight standards district office/certificate
We determined that this AD will not numbers 19001 through 19044 inclusive. holding district office.
have federalism implications under (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (d) Subject requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
not have a substantial direct effect on Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions from a manufacturer, the action must
the States, on the relationship between America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. be accomplished using a method approved
the national government and the States, by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
(e) Reason FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
or on the distribution of power and (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
This AD was prompted by a report of a
responsibilities among the various smoke-in-cabin event due to a non-sustaining Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
levels of government. electrical fire. We are issuing this AD to the DAO, the approval must include the
For the reasons discussed above, I prevent an electrical short of a bonding DAO-authorized signature.
certify that this AD: jumper wire that may result in in-flight
(i) Related Information
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory smoke or fire events, as well as failure of
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, avionics equipment, due to possible water (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the spray or leakage from a damaged water Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
supply line. AD CF–2016–20R1, dated February 3, 2017,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures for related information. This MCAI may be
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (f) Compliance found in the AD docket on the internet at
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Comply with this AD within the http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Alaska, and compliance times specified, unless already and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0810.
4. Will not have a significant done. (2) For more information about this AD,
economic impact, positive or negative, contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace
(g) Protective Sleeve Installation Engineer, Avionics and Administrative
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) For airplanes on which the actions Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Flexibility Act. specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
670BA–25–101, dated December 17, 2015; or Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–25–101, 7301; fax: 516–794–5531.
Revision A, dated October 31, 2016, have not
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation been done, as of the effective date of this AD: (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
safety, Incorporation by reference, Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months after (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Safety. the effective date of this AD, whichever approved the incorporation by reference
occurs first, install protective sleeves on the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Adoption of the Amendment paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
bonding jumper wires of affected galleys and
Accordingly, under the authority lavatories, in accordance with Part A through part 51.
delegated to me by the Administrator, Part E, as applicable, of the Accomplishment (2) You must use this service information
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin as applicable to do the actions required by
670BA–25–101, Revision B, dated January this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
follows:
12, 2017. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–25–
(2) For airplanes on which the actions 101, Revision B, dated January 12, 2017.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin (ii) Reserved.
DIRECTIVES (3) For service information identified in
670BA–25–101, dated December 17, 2015; or
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–25–101, this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
Revision A, dated October 31, 2016, have
continues to read as follows: been done, as of the effective date of this AD: Canada; Widebody Customer Response
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months after Center North America toll-free telephone: 1–
the effective date of this AD, whichever 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1–
§ 39.13 [Amended] occurs first, inspect, and if required, install 514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; email:
protective sleeves on the bonding jumper ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet:
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
wires of affected galleys and lavatories, in http://www.bombardier.com.
the following new airworthiness
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accordance with Part F of the (4) You may view this service information
directive (AD): Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2018–07–09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment Service Bulletin 670BA–25–101, Revision B, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
39–19240; Docket No. FAA–2017–0810; dated January 12, 2017. information on the availability of this
Product Identifier 2017–NM–045–AD. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions (5) You may view this service information
(a) Effective Date The following provisions also apply to this that is incorporated by reference at the
This AD is effective May 14, 2018. AD: National Archives and Records
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Administration (NARA). For information on • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of This condition, if not detected and
the availability of this material at NARA, call Transportation, Docket Operations, M– corrected, could lead to hidden sensor signal
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room drift (at flap station 3) which, in combination
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, with an independent failure of a flap down
locations.html. drive disconnect, might lead to in-flight
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 detachment of the outer flap surface, possibly
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on p.m., Monday through Friday, except
March 20, 2018. resulting in damage to the aeroplane, and/or
Federal holidays. injury to persons on the ground.
Michael Kaszycki, For service information identified in Airbus determined that the SPPU
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, calibration test can highlight all hidden
Aircraft Certification Service. Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond faults, but this test is only scheduled after
[FR Doc. 2018–06712 Filed 4–6–18; 8:45 am] Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac removal/installation of the equipment.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Consequently, to address this potential
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email unsafe condition, Airbus issued the SB
continued-airworthiness.a350@ [Service Bulletin A350–27–P021, dated
airbus.com; internet http:// February 13, 2018], providing instructions to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
accomplish the SPPU calibration test at
www.airbus.com. You may view this regular intervals.
Federal Aviation Administration referenced service information at the For the reason described above, this
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 [EASA] AD requires repetitive SPPU
14 CFR Part 39 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For calibration test and, depending on findings,
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0269; Product information on the availability of this accomplishment of applicable corrective
Identifier 2018–NM–051–AD; Amendment material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. action(s) [applying corresponding airplane
39–19243; AD 2018–07–12] It is also available on the internet at fault isolation].
http://www.regulations.gov by searching Pending the results of the on-going
RIN 2120–AA64 for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– investigation, this [EASA] AD is still
considered to be an interim measure and
0269. further [EASA] AD action may follow.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes Examining the AD Docket You may examine the MCAI on the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation You may examine the AD docket on internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Administration (FAA), DOT. the internet at http:// by searching for and locating Docket No.
www.regulations.gov by searching for FAA–2018–0269.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
comments. Related Service Information Under 1
0269; or in person at the Docket
CFR Part 51
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
airworthiness directive (AD) for all p.m., Monday through Friday, except Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
Airbus Model A350–941 airplanes. This Federal holidays. The AD docket A350–27–P021, dated February 13,
AD requires performing repetitive contains this AD, the regulatory 2018. The service information describes
station position pick-off unit (SPPU) evaluation, any comments received, and performing repetitive SPPU calibration
calibration tests, and applying the other information. The street address for tests, and applying the corresponding
corresponding airplane fault isolation if the Docket Operations office (telephone airplane fault isolation if necessary.
necessary. This AD was prompted by a 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES This service information is reasonably
report indicating malfunctions of the section. Comments will be available in available because the interested parties
SPPU and failures of the internal wiring the AD docket shortly after receipt. have access to it through their normal
due to water ingress via certain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: course of business or by the means
electrical connectors, inducing Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, identified in the ADDRESSES section.
subsequent icing during flight. We are International Section, Transport FAA’s Determination and Requirements
issuing this AD to address the unsafe Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South of This AD
condition on these products. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3218. This product has been approved by
DATES: This AD becomes effective April the aviation authority of another
24, 2018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
country, and is approved for operation
The Director of the Federal Register Discussion in the United States. Pursuant to our
approved the incorporation by reference bilateral agreement with the State of
of a certain publication listed in this AD The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Design Authority, we have been notified
as of April 24, 2018. of the unsafe condition described in the
We must receive comments on this for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness MCAI and service information
AD by May 24, 2018. referenced above. We are issuing this
Directive 2018–0058, dated March 14,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, AD because we evaluated all pertinent
2018 (referred to after this as the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness information and determined the unsafe
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct condition exists and is likely to exist or
methods: an unsafe condition for all Airbus develop on other products of the same
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Model A350–941 airplanes. The MCAI type design.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the states:
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instructions for submitting comments. FAA’s Determination of the Effective
• Fax: 202–493–2251. Occurrences have been reported by Airbus Date
• Mail: U.S. Department of A350 operators of malfunctions of Station An unsafe condition exists that
Position Pick-Off Units (SPPU).
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Investigations indicated that internal wiring requires the immediate adoption of this
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room failures occurred due to water ingress via AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, certain electrical connectors, inducing the flying public justifies waiving notice
Washington, DC 20590. subsequent icing during flight. and comment prior to adoption of this
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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 May 14, 2018. | |
| Contact | Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228- 7301; fax: 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 15045 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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