83_FR_21947 83 FR 21855 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

83 FR 21855 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)

Page Range21855-21858
FR Document2018-09734

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-25-18, which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes. AD 2016-25-18 required an inspection for discrepancies of the attachment points of the links between the engine rear mount assemblies, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD requires an inspection of certain attachment points, corrective action if necessary, and replacement of certain bolts and nuts in the engine rear mount assemblies. This AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by the determination that replacement of certain nuts and bolts in the engine rear mount assemblies is necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0775; Product Identifier 2017-NM-048-AD; Amendment 
39-19272; AD 2018-09-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-25-18, 
which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes. AD 2016-25-18 required an inspection for 
discrepancies of the attachment points of the links between the engine 
rear mount assemblies, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD 
requires an inspection of certain attachment points, corrective action 
if necessary, and replacement of certain bolts and nuts in the engine 
rear mount assemblies. This AD also adds airplanes to the 
applicability. This AD was prompted by the determination that 
replacement of certain nuts and bolts in the engine rear mount 
assemblies is necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 15, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 15, 
2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of January 
3, 2017 (81 FR 90961, December 16, 2016).

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; telephone: 514-855-5000; fax: 514-855-
7401; email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at 
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, 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-
0775.

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-
0775; 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 address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7329; 
fax: 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2016-25-18, Amendment 39-18744 (81 FR 90961,

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December 16, 2016) (``AD 2016-25-18''). AD 2016-25-18 applied to 
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. 
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 
38626). The NPRM was prompted by the determination that replacement of 
certain nuts and bolts in the engine rear mount assemblies is 
necessary. The NPRM proposed to continue to require an inspection for 
discrepancies of the attachment points of the links between the engine 
rear mount assemblies, and corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM 
also proposed to require an inspection of certain attachment points, 
corrective action if necessary, and replacement of certain bolts and 
nuts in the engine rear mount assemblies. The NPRM also proposed to add 
airplanes to the applicability. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct broken engine attachment hardware, which could result in 
separation of an engine from the airplane.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2016-23R1, dated 
February 20, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing 
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-
1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Bombardier reported that during maintenance of a BD-700 
aeroplane, the engine mount pin, part number (P/N) BRR15838, was 
found backed out of the rear mount link. The retaining bolt, P/N 
AS54020, which passes through the engine mount pin was also found 
fractured at the groove which holds the locking spring. An 
investigation revealed the most probable root cause of failure to be 
a single axial tension static overload, with no evidence of fatigue 
contributing to the failure.
    The above condition if not detected, may result in the loss of 
engine attachment to the airframe.
    As an interim corrective action, Bombardier issued Service 
Bulletins (SBs) 700-71-002, 700-71-6002, 700-71-5002, and 700-1A11-
71-002 to inspect the attachment points of the links between the 
engine rear mount assemblies, and install replacement hardware if 
required.
    The original version of this [Canadian] AD was issued to mandate 
incorporation of the above Bombardier SBs to inspect and maintain 
integrity of the affected engine rear mount assembly.
    Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate 
incorporation of the Bombardier SBs 700-71-003, 700-71-6003, 700-71-
5003, and 700-1A11-71-003 to replace the existing bolts and self-
locking nuts with new bolts and nuts, as a final corrective action.

    The MCAI also adds airplanes having serial numbers 9764, 9766, and 
9771 through 9785 inclusive to the applicability. Those airplanes are 
also affected by the identified unsafe condition. 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-2017-0775.

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.

Requests To Provide Credit for Actions Previously Accomplished

    NetJets Aviation requested that we provide credit for accomplishing 
the actions specified in paragraphs (j) and (k) of the proposed AD 
prior to the effective date of this AD. Bombardier requested that we 
provide credit for accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs 
(k) and (l) of the proposed AD prior to the effective date of this AD.
    We acknowledge the commenters' requests and agree to clarify. 
Paragraph (f) of this AD states to accomplish the required actions 
within the compliance times specified, ``unless already done.'' 
Therefore, if operators have accomplished the actions required for 
compliance with this AD before the effective date of this AD, no 
further action is necessary. We have not revised this AD in this 
regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments 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 the following service information. This 
service information describes procedures for an inspection for 
discrepancies of the attachment points of the links between the engine 
rear mount assemblies and corrective actions. These documents are 
distinct since they apply to different airplane models and serial 
numbers.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-71-002, Revision 01, 
dated June 30, 2016.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-002, Revision 01, dated 
June 30, 2016.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-5002, Revision 01, 
dated June 30, 2016.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-6002, Revision 01, 
dated June 30, 2016.
    Bombardier, Inc. has also issued the following service information. 
This service information describes procedures for nut and bolt 
replacements. These documents are distinct since they apply to 
different airplane models and serial numbers.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-71-003, dated 
December 5, 2016.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-003, dated December 5, 
2016.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-5003, dated December 5, 
2016.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-6003, dated December 5, 
2016.
    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 97 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2016-25-18, and retained in this AD take 
about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions 
that are required by AD 2016-25-18 is $85 per product.
    The retained on-condition costs in this AD take about 2 work-hours 
per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required 
parts cost about $730 per product. Based on these figures, the 
estimated cost of the on-condition actions that are required by AD 
2016-25-18 is $900 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for other retained on-condition actions specified in AD 
2016-25-18.
    We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost up to $14,940 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be up to $1,482,160, or up to $15,280 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered

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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 available 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2016-25-18, Amendment 39-18744 (81 FR 90961, December 16, 2016), and 
adding the following new AD:

2018-09-15 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19272; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0775; Product Identifier 2017-NM-048-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 15, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2016-25-18, Amendment 39-18744 (81 FR 90961, 
December 16, 2016) (``AD 2016-25-18'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/
Ns) 9002 through 9785 inclusive, and 9998.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 72, Engine.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during 
maintenance, an engine mount pin was found backed out of the rear 
mount link, and the associated retaining bolt was also found 
fractured at the groove that holds the locking spring, and a 
determination that replacement of certain nuts and bolts in the 
engine rear mount assemblies is necessary. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct broken engine attachment hardware, which could 
result in separation of an engine from the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Retained Inspection, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2016-25-18, with no changes. For airplanes having S/Ns 9002 through 
9763 inclusive, 9765, 9767 through 9770 inclusive, and 9998: Within 
500 flight hours or 4 months, whichever occurs first after January 
3, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2016-25-18), do an inspection for 
discrepancies of the engine rear mount assemblies (including missing 
or broken bolts, missing nuts, incorrect torque values, and an 
incorrect gap between the bushing and washer); in accordance with 
Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service 
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this 
AD. Accomplishing the actions required by paragraphs (j) and (k) of 
this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-71-002, Revision 01, 
dated June 30, 2016 (for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
    (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-002, Revision 01, dated 
June 30, 2016 (for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
    (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-5002, Revision 01, dated 
June 30, 2016 (for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
    (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-6002, Revision 01, dated 
June 30, 2016 (for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).

(h) Retained Corrective Action for Paragraph (g) of This AD, With No 
Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2016-25-18, with no changes. If any discrepancy is detected during 
the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further 
flight, replace missing parts and correct noncompliant gaps and bolt 
torque, as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) 
through (g)(4) of this AD, except as required by paragraph (i) of 
this AD. Accomplishing the actions required by paragraphs (j) and 
(k) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.

(i) Retained Exception to Service Information Specifications, With No 
Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2016-25-18, with no changes. Where the applicable Bombardier service 
bulletin specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD 
provides no instructions for corrective actions, or specifies to 
contact Bombardier for appropriate action, accomplish corrective 
actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph 
(o)(2) of this AD.

(j) New Requirement of This AD: Gap Measurement

    Within 1,000 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first 
after the effective date of this AD: Measure the gaps between the 
applicable shouldered bushing fitted on the mount beam and the 
washer; and between the applicable engine ring lug and the head of 
the mount pin to determine if the gaps are within acceptable limits; 
in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable service information specified in paragraphs (j)(1) 
through (j)(4) of this AD. Accomplishing the actions required by 
paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD terminates the requirements of 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-71-003, dated December 
5, 2016 (for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).

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    (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-003, dated December 5, 
2016 (for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
    (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-5003, dated December 5, 
2016 (for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
    (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-6003, dated December 5, 
2016 (for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).

(k) New Requirement of This AD: Nut and Bolt Replacements, and Gap 
Measurement

    Within 1,000 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first 
after the effective date of this AD: Replace the nuts having part 
number (P/N) AS54365 and the bolts having P/N AS54020 and AS54002 in 
the engine rear mount assembly with new nuts and new bolts; and do 
the gap measurement to determine if the gap is within acceptable 
limits; in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions 
of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (j)(1) 
through (j)(4) of this AD.

(l) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective Action

    If any gap is detected, during any measurement required by 
paragraph (j) or (k) of this AD, that is not within the applicable 
limits specified in the service information specified in paragraphs 
(j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD, before further flight repair 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.

(m) No Reporting Required

    Although the service information identified in paragraphs (j)(1) 
through (j)(4) of this AD specifies to submit certain information to 
the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

(n) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed 
before January 3, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2016-25-18), in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable 
service information specified in paragraphs (n)(1) through (n)(4) of 
this AD.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-71-002, dated May 31, 
2016 (for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
    (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-002, dated May 31, 2016 
(for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
    (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-5002, dated May 31, 2016 
(for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
    (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-6002, dated May 31, 2016 
(for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).

(o) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, FAA, 
New York ACO Branch, 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 TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by 
the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(p) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-23R1, dated February 20, 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-2017-0775.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Aziz Ahmed, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, 
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone: 516-228-7329; fax: 516-794-5531.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (q)(5) and (q)(6) of this AD.

(q) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
June 15, 2018.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-71-003, dated December 
5, 2016.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-003, dated December 5, 
2016.
    (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-5003, dated December 5, 
2016.
    (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-6003, dated December 5, 
2016.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
January 3, 2017 (81 FR 90961, December 16, 2016).
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-71-002, Revision 01, 
dated June 30, 2016.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-002, Revision 01, dated 
June 30, 2016.
    (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-5002, Revision 01, 
dated June 30, 2016.
    (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-71-6002, Revision 01, dated 
June 30, 2016.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone: 514-855-5000; fax: 514-
855-7401; email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://www.bombardier.com.
    (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
206-231-3195.
    (7) 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 Des Moines, Washington, on April 27, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                              23.2610: ASTM F3264–17, section 10.3                        combined with the changes in the
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                                              23.2620: ASTM F3264–17, sections 5.15                     The FAA maintains a list of accepted                of certain publications listed in this AD
                                                  and 10.5                                            MOCs on the FAA website at https://                   as of June 15, 2018.
                                                                                                      www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_                    The Director of the Federal Register
                                              Editorial, Reapproval, Revision Or
                                                                                                      approvals/small_airplanes/small_                      approved the incorporation by reference
                                              Withdrawal
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                                                The FAA expects a suitable consensus                    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3,          this AD as of January 3, 2017 (81 FR
                                              standard to be reviewed periodically.                   2018.                                                 90961, December 16, 2016).
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                                              standard should be reviewed in its                      Manager, Small Airplanes Standards Branch,            identified in this final rule, contact
                                              entirety by the responsible                             Aircraft Certification Service.                       Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
                                              subcommittee and must be balloted for                   [FR Doc. 2018–09990 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]           West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
                                              reapproval, revision, or withdrawal,                    BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                                                                            telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514–
                                              within five years of its last approval                                                                        855–7401; email: thd.crj@
                                              date. ASTM reapproves a standard—                                                                             aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://
                                              denoted by the year of reapproval in                    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          www.bombardier.com. You may view
                                              parentheses (e.g., F2427–05a(2013))—to                                                                        this referenced service information at
                                              indicate completion of a review cycle                   Federal Aviation Administration                       the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
                                              with no technical changes made to the                                                                         2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines,
                                              standard. ASTM issues editorial                         14 CFR Part 39                                        WA. For information on the availability
                                              changes—denoted by a superscript                        [Docket No. FAA–2017–0775; Product                    of this material at the FAA, call 206–
                                              epsilon in the standard designation                     Identifier 2017–NM–048–AD; Amendment                  231–3195. It is also available on the
                                              (F3235–17 ε1)—to correct information                    39–19272; AD 2018–09–15]                              internet at http://www.regulations.gov
                                              that does not change the meaning or                                                                           by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                              intent of a standard. Any MOC accepted                  RIN 2120–AA64                                         FAA–2017–0775.
                                              by this document that is based on a                     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,                 Examining the AD Docket
                                              standard later reapproved or editorially                Inc., Airplanes
                                              changed is also considered accepted                                                                             You may examine the AD docket on
                                              without the need for a NOA. ASTM                        AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             the internet at http://
                                              revises a standard to make changes to its               Administration (FAA), Department of                   www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              technical content. Revisions to                         Transportation (DOT).                                 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                              consensus standards serving as the basis                ACTION: Final rule.                                   0775; or in person at the Docket
                                              for MOC accepted by this document will                                                                        Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                              not be automatically accepted and will                  SUMMARY:   We are superseding                         and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                              require further FAA acceptance in order                 Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–25–                 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                              for the revisions to be an accepted MOC.                18, which applied to certain                          contains this AD, the regulatory
                                                                                                      Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10                   evaluation, any comments received, and
                                              Availability                                            and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. AD 2016–                   other information. The address for the
                                                 ASTM Standard F3264–17, ‘‘Standard                   25–18 required an inspection for                      Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
                                              Specification for Normal Category                       discrepancies of the attachment points                5527) is Docket Management Facility,
                                              Aeroplanes Certification,’’ is available                of the links between the engine rear                  U.S. Department of Transportation,
                                              for online reading at https://                          mount assemblies, and corrective                      Docket Operations, M–30, West
                                              www.astm.org/READINGLIBRARY/.                           actions if necessary. This AD requires                Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                              ASTM International copyrights these                     an inspection of certain attachment                   1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
                                              consensus standards and charges the                     points, corrective action if necessary,               Washington, DC 20590.
                                              public a fee for service. Individual                    and replacement of certain bolts and                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
                                              downloads or reprints of a standard                     nuts in the engine rear mount                         Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
                                              (single or multiple copies, or special                  assemblies. This AD also adds airplanes               and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
                                              compilations and other related technical                to the applicability. This AD was                     New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
                                              information) may be obtained through                    prompted by the determination that                    Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
                                              www.astm.org or by contacting ASTM at                   replacement of certain nuts and bolts in              11590; telephone: 516–228–7329; fax:
                                              (610) 832–9585 (phone), (610) 832–9555                  the engine rear mount assemblies is                   516–794–5531.
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                                              (fax), or through service@astm.org                      necessary. We are issuing this AD to                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                              (email). To inquire about consensus                     address the unsafe condition on these
                                              standard content and/or membership or                   products.                                             Discussion
                                              about ASTM Offices abroad, contact Joe                  DATES:This AD is effective June 15,                     We issued a notice of proposed
                                              Koury, Staff Manager for Committee F44                  2018.                                                 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                              on General Aviation: (610) 832–9804,                      The Director of the Federal Register                part 39 to supersede AD 2016–25–18,
                                              jkoury@astm.org.                                        approved the incorporation by reference               Amendment 39–18744 (81 FR 90961,


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                                              December 16, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–25–                       through 9785 inclusive to the                           • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                              18’’). AD 2016–25–18 applied to certain                 applicability. Those airplanes are also               71–002, Revision 01, dated June 30,
                                              Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10                     affected by the identified unsafe                     2016.
                                              and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. The                          condition. You may examine the MCAI                     • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                              NPRM published in the Federal                           in the AD docket on the internet at                   71–5002, Revision 01, dated June 30,
                                              Register on August 15, 2017 (82 FR                      http://www.regulations.gov by searching               2016.
                                              38626). The NPRM was prompted by the                    for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                   • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                              determination that replacement of                       0775.                                                 71–6002, Revision 01, dated June 30,
                                              certain nuts and bolts in the engine rear                                                                     2016.
                                                                                                      Comments                                                Bombardier, Inc. has also issued the
                                              mount assemblies is necessary. The
                                              NPRM proposed to continue to require                      We gave the public the opportunity to               following service information. This
                                              an inspection for discrepancies of the                  participate in developing this AD. The                service information describes
                                              attachment points of the links between                  following presents the comments                       procedures for nut and bolt
                                              the engine rear mount assemblies, and                   received on the NPRM and the FAA’s                    replacements. These documents are
                                              corrective actions if necessary. The                    response to each comment.                             distinct since they apply to different
                                              NPRM also proposed to require an                                                                              airplane models and serial numbers.
                                                                                                      Requests To Provide Credit for Actions                  • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                              inspection of certain attachment points,                Previously Accomplished
                                              corrective action if necessary, and                                                                           1A11–71–003, dated December 5, 2016.
                                              replacement of certain bolts and nuts in                   NetJets Aviation requested that we                   • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                              the engine rear mount assemblies. The                   provide credit for accomplishing the                  71–003, dated December 5, 2016.
                                              NPRM also proposed to add airplanes to                  actions specified in paragraphs (j) and                 • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                              the applicability. We are issuing this AD               (k) of the proposed AD prior to the                   71–5003, dated December 5, 2016.
                                              to detect and correct broken engine                     effective date of this AD. Bombardier                   • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                              attachment hardware, which could                        requested that we provide credit for                  71–6003, dated December 5, 2016.
                                              result in separation of an engine from                  accomplishing the actions specified in                  This service information is reasonably
                                              the airplane.                                           paragraphs (k) and (l) of the proposed                available because the interested parties
                                                 Transport Canada Civil Aviation                      AD prior to the effective date of this AD.            have access to it through their normal
                                              (TCCA), which is the aviation authority                    We acknowledge the commenters’                     course of business or by the means
                                              for Canada, has issued Canadian AD                      requests and agree to clarify. Paragraph              identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                              CF–2016–23R1, dated February 20, 2017                   (f) of this AD states to accomplish the
                                                                                                                                                            Costs of Compliance
                                              (referred to after this as the Mandatory                required actions within the compliance
                                                                                                      times specified, ‘‘unless already done.’’                We estimate that this AD affects 97
                                              Continuing Airworthiness Information,
                                                                                                      Therefore, if operators have                          airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                              or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
                                                                                                      accomplished the actions required for                    The actions required by AD 2016–25–
                                              condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
                                                                                                      compliance with this AD before the                    18, and retained in this AD take about
                                              Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–
                                                                                                      effective date of this AD, no further                 1 work-hour per product, at an average
                                              1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:
                                                                                                      action is necessary. We have not revised              labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
                                                 Bombardier reported that during                                                                            on these figures, the estimated cost of
                                                                                                      this AD in this regard.
                                              maintenance of a BD–700 aeroplane, the                                                                        the actions that are required by AD
                                              engine mount pin, part number (P/N)                     Conclusion                                            2016–25–18 is $85 per product.
                                              BRR15838, was found backed out of the rear
                                              mount link. The retaining bolt, P/N AS54020,              We reviewed the available data,                        The retained on-condition costs in
                                              which passes through the engine mount pin               including the comments received, and                  this AD take about 2 work-hours per
                                              was also found fractured at the groove which            determined that air safety and the                    product, at an average labor rate of $85
                                              holds the locking spring. An investigation              public interest require adopting this AD              per work-hour. Required parts cost
                                              revealed the most probable root cause of                as proposed except for minor editorial                about $730 per product. Based on these
                                              failure to be a single axial tension static             changes. We have determined that these                figures, the estimated cost of the on-
                                              overload, with no evidence of fatigue                   minor changes:                                        condition actions that are required by
                                              contributing to the failure.
                                                 The above condition if not detected, may
                                                                                                        • Are consistent with the intent that               AD 2016–25–18 is $900 per product.
                                                                                                      was proposed in the NPRM for                             We have received no definitive data
                                              result in the loss of engine attachment to the
                                              airframe.                                               correcting the unsafe condition; and                  that would enable us to provide cost
                                                 As an interim corrective action,                       • Do not add any additional burden                  estimates for other retained on-
                                              Bombardier issued Service Bulletins (SBs)               upon the public than was already                      condition actions specified in AD 2016–
                                              700–71–002, 700–71–6002, 700–71–5002,                   proposed in the NPRM.                                 25–18.
                                              and 700–1A11–71–002 to inspect the                                                                               We also estimate that it will take
                                              attachment points of the links between the              Related Service Information Under 1                   about 4 work-hours per product to
                                              engine rear mount assemblies, and install               CFR Part 51                                           comply with the basic requirements of
                                              replacement hardware if required.                         Bombardier, Inc. has issued the                     this AD. The average labor rate is $85
                                                 The original version of this [Canadian] AD           following service information. This                   per work-hour. Required parts will cost
                                              was issued to mandate incorporation of the
                                              above Bombardier SBs to inspect and
                                                                                                      service information describes                         up to $14,940 per product. Based on
                                              maintain integrity of the affected engine rear          procedures for an inspection for                      these figures, we estimate the cost of
                                              mount assembly.                                         discrepancies of the attachment points                this AD on U.S. operators to be up to
                                                 Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued           of the links between the engine rear                  $1,482,160, or up to $15,280 per
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                                              to mandate incorporation of the Bombardier              mount assemblies and corrective                       product.
                                              SBs 700–71–003, 700–71–6003, 700–71–                    actions. These documents are distinct                    We have received no definitive data
                                              5003, and 700–1A11–71–003 to replace the                since they apply to different airplane                that would enable us to provide cost
                                              existing bolts and self-locking nuts with new           models and serial numbers.                            estimates for the on-condition actions
                                              bolts and nuts, as a final corrective action.             • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–                  specified in this AD.
                                                The MCAI also adds airplanes having                   1A11–71–002, Revision 01, dated June                     According to the manufacturer, some
                                              serial numbers 9764, 9766, and 9771                     30, 2016.                                             of the costs of this AD may be covered


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                                              under warranty, thereby reducing the                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    2016–25–18), do an inspection for
                                              cost impact on affected individuals. We                                                                       discrepancies of the engine rear mount
                                                                                                        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              assemblies (including missing or broken
                                              do not control warranty coverage for                    safety, Incorporation by reference,                   bolts, missing nuts, incorrect torque values,
                                              affected individuals. As a result, we                   Safety.                                               and an incorrect gap between the bushing
                                              have included all available costs in our                                                                      and washer); in accordance with Part A of the
                                              cost estimate.                                          Adoption of the Amendment                             Accomplishment Instructions of the
                                                                                                        Accordingly, under the authority                    applicable service information specified in
                                              Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                 paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
                                                                                                      delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                 Title 49 of the United States Code                   the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                      Accomplishing the actions required by
                                              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                                                                        paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD terminates
                                                                                                      follows:                                              the requirements of this paragraph.
                                              rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                              section 106, describes the authority of                                                                         (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                                                                                      PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 1A11–71–002, Revision 01, dated June 30,
                                              the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  DIRECTIVES                                            2016 (for Bombardier Model BD–700–1A11
                                              Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                                                                        airplanes).
                                              detail the scope of the Agency’s                        ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–
                                              authority.                                              continues to read as follows:                         002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016 (for
                                                 We are issuing this rulemaking under                     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
                                              the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                                                                      (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–
                                              Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     § 39.13   [Amended]                                   5002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016 (for
                                              General requirements.’’ Under that                      ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by                        Bombardier Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
                                                                                                                                                              (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–
                                              section, Congress charges the FAA with                  removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)                 6002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016 (for
                                              promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              2016–25–18, Amendment 39–18744 (81                    Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
                                              air commerce by prescribing regulations                 FR 90961, December 16, 2016), and
                                              for practices, methods, and procedures                  adding the following new AD:                          (h) Retained Corrective Action for Paragraph
                                              the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                         (g) of This AD, With No Changes
                                                                                                      2018–09–15 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
                                              safety in air commerce. This regulation                                                                          This paragraph restates the requirements of
                                                                                                          39–19272; Docket No. FAA–2017–0775;
                                              is within the scope of that authority                                                                         paragraph (h) of AD 2016–25–18, with no
                                                                                                          Product Identifier 2017–NM–048–AD.
                                              because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                      changes. If any discrepancy is detected
                                                                                                      (a) Effective Date                                    during the inspection required by paragraph
                                              that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                         (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace
                                              products identified in this rulemaking                    This AD is effective June 15, 2018.
                                                                                                                                                            missing parts and correct noncompliant gaps
                                              action.                                                 (b) Affected ADs                                      and bolt torque, as specified in the
                                                 This AD is issued in accordance with                   This AD replaces AD 2016–25–18,                     Accomplishment Instructions of the
                                              authority delegated by the Executive                    Amendment 39–18744 (81 FR 90961,                      applicable service information specified in
                                              Director, Aircraft Certification Service,               December 16, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–25–18’’).               paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD,
                                              as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                                                                          except as required by paragraph (i) of this
                                                                                                      (c) Applicability                                     AD. Accomplishing the actions required by
                                              In accordance with that order, issuance
                                                                                                         This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,               paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD terminates
                                              of ADs is normally a function of the
                                                                                                      Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11                     the requirements of this paragraph.
                                              Compliance and Airworthiness
                                                                                                      airplanes, certificated in any category, serial       (i) Retained Exception to Service
                                              Division, but during this transition                    numbers (S/Ns) 9002 through 9785 inclusive,
                                              period, the Executive Director has                                                                            Information Specifications, With No
                                                                                                      and 9998.                                             Changes
                                              delegated the authority to issue ADs
                                              applicable to transport category                        (d) Subject                                              This paragraph restates the requirements of
                                              airplanes to the Director of the System                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of                  paragraph (i) of AD 2016–25–18, with no
                                              Oversight Division.                                     America Code 72, Engine.                              changes. Where the applicable Bombardier
                                                                                                                                                            service bulletin specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
                                              Regulatory Findings                                     (e) Reason                                            through (g)(4) of this AD provides no
                                                                                                         This AD was prompted by a report                   instructions for corrective actions, or
                                                We determined that this AD will not                   indicating that during maintenance, an                specifies to contact Bombardier for
                                              have federalism implications under                      engine mount pin was found backed out of              appropriate action, accomplish corrective
                                              Executive Order 13132. This AD will                     the rear mount link, and the associated               actions in accordance with the procedures
                                              not have a substantial direct effect on                 retaining bolt was also found fractured at the        specified in paragraph (o)(2) of this AD.
                                              the States, on the relationship between                 groove that holds the locking spring, and a
                                                                                                                                                            (j) New Requirement of This AD: Gap
                                              the national government and the States,                 determination that replacement of certain
                                                                                                                                                            Measurement
                                              or on the distribution of power and                     nuts and bolts in the engine rear mount
                                                                                                      assemblies is necessary. We are issuing this             Within 1,000 flight hours or 12 months,
                                              responsibilities among the various                                                                            whichever occurs first after the effective date
                                                                                                      AD to detect and correct broken engine
                                              levels of government.                                   attachment hardware, which could result in            of this AD: Measure the gaps between the
                                                For the reasons discussed above, I                    separation of an engine from the airplane.            applicable shouldered bushing fitted on the
                                              certify that this AD:                                                                                         mount beam and the washer; and between
                                                1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                  (f) Compliance                                        the applicable engine ring lug and the head
                                              action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                      Comply with this AD within the                     of the mount pin to determine if the gaps are
                                                2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the            compliance times specified, unless already            within acceptable limits; in accordance with
                                              DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                  done.                                                 Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of
                                              (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                                                                             the applicable service information specified
                                                                                                      (g) Retained Inspection, With No Changes
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                                                3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in                                                                   in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD.
                                                                                                         This paragraph restates the requirements of        Accomplishing the actions required by
                                              Alaska; and                                             paragraph (g) of AD 2016–25–18, with no               paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD terminates
                                                4. Will not have a significant                        changes. For airplanes having S/Ns 9002               the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of
                                              economic impact, positive or negative,                  through 9763 inclusive, 9765, 9767 through            this AD.
                                              on a substantial number of small entities               9770 inclusive, and 9998: Within 500 flight              (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                              under the criteria of the Regulatory                    hours or 4 months, whichever occurs first             1A11–71–003, dated December 5, 2016 (for
                                              Flexibility Act.                                        after January 3, 2017 (the effective date of AD       Bombardier Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).



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                                                (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–               accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your               Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
                                              003, dated December 5, 2016 (for Bombardier             request to your principal inspector or local          Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514–
                                              Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).                           Flight Standards District Office, as                  855–7401; email: thd.crj@
                                                (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–               appropriate. If sending information directly          aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://
                                              5003, dated December 5, 2016 (for                       to the manager of the certification office,           www.bombardier.com.
                                              Bombardier Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).                send it to ATTN: Program Manager,                        (6) You may view this service information
                                                (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–               Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New               at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
                                              6003, dated December 5, 2016 (for                       York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,                 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
                                              Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).                Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:             For information on the availability of this
                                                                                                      516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. Before               material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                              (k) New Requirement of This AD: Nut and
                                                                                                      using any approved AMOC, notify your                     (7) You may view this service information
                                              Bolt Replacements, and Gap Measurement
                                                                                                      appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a         that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                Within 1,000 flight hours or 12 months,               principal inspector, the manager of the local         National Archives and Records
                                              whichever occurs first after the effective date         flight standards district office/certificate          Administration (NARA). For information on
                                              of this AD: Replace the nuts having part                holding district office.                              the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                              number (P/N) AS54365 and the bolts having                  (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any           202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                              P/N AS54020 and AS54002 in the engine rear              requirement in this AD to obtain corrective           www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                              mount assembly with new nuts and new                    actions from a manufacturer, the action must          locations.html.
                                              bolts; and do the gap measurement to                    be accomplished using a method approved
                                              determine if the gap is within acceptable                                                                       Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
                                                                                                      by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
                                              limits; in accordance with Part B of the                                                                      April 27, 2018.
                                                                                                      FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
                                              Accomplishment Instructions of the                      DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval             Michael Kaszycki,
                                              applicable service information specified in             must include the DAO-authorized signature.            Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                              paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD.                                                                  Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                      (p) Related Information
                                              (l) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective                                                                    [FR Doc. 2018–09734 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
                                              Action                                                     (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                                                                                                                            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                      Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
                                                 If any gap is detected, during any                   AD CF–2016–23R1, dated February 20, 2017,
                                              measurement required by paragraph (j) or (k)            for related information. This MCAI may be
                                              of this AD, that is not within the applicable           found in the AD docket on the internet at             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                              limits specified in the service information             http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of        and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0775.                Federal Aviation Administration
                                              this AD, before further flight repair using a              (2) For more information about this AD,
                                              method approved by the Manager, New York                contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer,               14 CFR Part 39
                                              ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil              Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
                                              Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA             FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart                [Docket No. FAA–2018–0363; Product
                                              Design Approval Organization (DAO). If                                                                        Identifier 2017–NM–108–AD; Amendment
                                                                                                      Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
                                              approved by the DAO, the approval must                                                                        39–19268; AD 2018–09–11]
                                                                                                      telephone: 516–228–7329; fax: 516–794–
                                              include the DAO-authorized signature.
                                                                                                      5531.
                                                                                                                                                            RIN 2120–AA64
                                              (m) No Reporting Required                                  (3) Service information identified in this
                                                Although the service information                      AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                                                                                      available at the addresses specified in
                                                                                                                                                            Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
                                              identified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of                                                             Airplanes
                                              this AD specifies to submit certain                     paragraphs (q)(5) and (q)(6) of this AD.
                                              information to the manufacturer, this AD                (q) Material Incorporated by Reference                AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                              does not include that requirement.                                                                            Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                         (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                              (n) Credit for Previous Actions                         approved the incorporation by reference               ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                                 This paragraph provides credit for actions           (IBR) of the service information listed in this       comments.
                                              required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,          paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                              if those actions were performed before                  part 51.                                              SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
                                              January 3, 2017 (the effective date of AD                  (2) You must use this service information          airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                              2016–25–18), in accordance with the                     as applicable to do the actions required by           Airbus Model A330–301, –321, –322,
                                              Accomplishment Instructions of the                      this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          –341, and –342 airplanes; Model A340–
                                              applicable service information specified in                (3) The following service information was
                                                                                                                                                            200 series airplanes; and Model A340–
                                              paragraphs (n)(1) through (n)(4) of this AD.            approved for IBR on June 15, 2018.
                                                                                                         (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–          300 series airplanes. This AD requires
                                                 (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
                                                                                                      71–003, dated December 5, 2016.                       contacting the FAA to obtain
                                              1A11–71–002, dated May 31, 2016 (for
                                              Bombardier Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).                   (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–           instructions for addressing the unsafe
                                                 (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–              003, dated December 5, 2016.                          condition on these products, and doing
                                              002, dated May 31, 2016 (for Bombardier                    (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–          the actions specified in those
                                              Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).                           5003, dated December 5, 2016.                         instructions. This AD was prompted by
                                                 (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–                 (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–           reports of cracks on both left-hand (LH)
                                              5002, dated May 31, 2016 (for Bombardier                6003, dated December 5, 2016.                         and right-hand (RH) sides on certain
                                              Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).                              (4) The following service information was
                                                                                                                                                            frame (FR) locations. We are issuing this
                                                 (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–              approved for IBR on January 3, 2017 (81 FR
                                                                                                      90961, December 16, 2016).                            AD to address the unsafe condition on
                                              6002, dated May 31, 2016 (for Bombardier
                                              Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).                              (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–          these products.
                                                                                                      71–002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016.             DATES: This AD becomes effective May
                                              (o) Other FAA AD Provisions
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                                                                                                         (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–           29, 2018.
                                                The following provisions also apply to this           002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016.                   We must receive comments on this
                                              AD:                                                        (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–          AD by June 25, 2018.
                                                (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 5002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016.
                                              (AMOCs): The Manager, FAA, New York                        (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71–           ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                              ACO Branch, has the authority to approve                6002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016.               using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                              AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the                  (5) For service information identified in          11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                              procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In                    this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-         methods:


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Document Created: 2018-11-02 09:49:03
Document Modified: 2018-11-02 09:49:03
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective June 15, 2018.
ContactAziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7329; fax: 516-794-5531.
FR Citation83 FR 21855 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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