83 FR 21966 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-09846 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 92 (Friday, May 11, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 21966-21968] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-09846] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0399; Product Identifier 2018-NM-008-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-17- 04, which applies to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. AD 2015-17-04 requires replacement of left and right fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system. Since we issued AD 2015-17-04, we have received a report indicating that certain revisions of the service information were missing instructions. This proposed AD would require a detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self- locking nuts of the elevator control linkages and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 25, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll- free telephone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1-514-855- 2999; fax: 514-855-7401; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. 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-2018- 0399; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0399; Product Identifier 2018-NM-008-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2015-17-04, Amendment 39-18237 (80 FR 50556, August 20, 2015) (``AD 2015-17-04''), for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL- 600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. AD 2015-17-04 requires replacement of left and right fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system. AD 2015-17-04 resulted from reports of a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod. We issued AD 2015-17-04 to prevent a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod, which could lead to uncommanded elevator movement of the associated control surface, a large difference between the position of the left and the right elevator control surfaces, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. Actions Since AD 2015-17-04 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2015-17-04, we have received a report indicating that certain revisions of the service information were missing instructions for proper installation of the key washers part number BA698-93726-3. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2014-44R1, dated October 6, 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), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states: During an engineering review of the Elevator Control system, it was discovered that a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod could lead to an uncommanded elevator movement of the associated control surface. This uncommanded movement may cause a large difference between the position of the left and the right elevator control surface resulting in reduced controllability of the aeroplane and compromised structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the existing elevator lever assemblies and control rods with newly designed ones, which will prevent a disconnect between the components of the elevator control system should a failure occur. Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to require operators, * * * [regardless of previously accomplished actions], to perform [[Page 21967]] a detailed visual inspection for the correct installation of the tab key washers and to re-torque the nut(s) [and corrective actions that include bending one tab of the key washer on a flat surface of the self-locking nut] if the tab key washer(s) does not have one tab bent on a flat surface of the self-locking nut. 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-2018- 0399. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., has issued the following service information: Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015. This service information describes procedures for replacing the elevator lever assemblies and control rods. Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. This service information describes procedures for replacing the elevator lever assemblies and control rods, and a detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self-locking nuts of the elevator control linkages and corrective actions, which include bending the tab of the key washers and re-torqueing the self-locking nuts. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 549 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of fixed control rods and 14 work-hours x $85 per $6,712 $7,902 $4,338,198 lever assemblies (retained actions hour = $1,190. from AD 2015-17-04). Detailed visual inspection of the key 3 work-hours x $85 per 0 255 139,995 washers and self-locking nuts (new hour = $255. proposed action). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-17-04, Amendment 39-18237 (80 FR 50556, August 20, 2015), and adding the following new AD: Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0399; Product Identifier 2018- NM-008-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 25, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-17-04, Amendment 39-18237 (80 FR 50556, August 20, 2015) (``AD 2015-17-04''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. [[Page 21968]] (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10337 inclusive. (2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through 15298 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod and a report indicating that certain revisions of the service information were missing instructions for proper installation of the key washers part number BA698-93726-3. We are issuing this AD to prevent a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod, which could lead to uncommanded elevator movement of the associated control surface, a large difference between the position of the left and the right elevator control surfaces, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Replacement of Elevator Lever Assemblies and Control Rods, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2015-17-04, with revised service information. Within 9,200 flight hours or 5 years, whichever occurs first, after September 24, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-17-04): Replace the left and right fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system with newly designed control rods and lever assemblies, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017, may be used. (h) New Requirement of This AD: Detailed Visual Inspection and Corrective Actions Within 8,800 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self-locking nuts of the elevator control linkages, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA- 27-062, dated December 12, 2013; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA- 27-062, Revision A, dated April 1, 2014; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision D, dated December 1, 2015. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD, provided those actions were done concurrently with Bombardier Service Non- Incorporated Engineering Order (SNIEO) KBA670-93707 S02, dated July 21, 2015. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, dated December 12, 2013; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision A, dated April 1, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015 (80 FR50556, August 20, 2015). This service information is incorporated by reference in this AD. (3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA- 27-062, Revision D, dated December 1, 2015. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions (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. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-17-04, are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2014-44R1, dated October 6, 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-2018-0399. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1-514-855-2999; fax: 514-855-7401; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 1, 2018. 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(h) Subject p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Federal holidays. We issued AD 2015–17–04,
Code: 3340 Lights. For service information identified in Amendment 39–18237 (80 FR 50556,
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 1, this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., August 20, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–17–04’’),
2018. 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–
Lance T. Gant, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody 600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Customer Response Center North & 702), Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. America toll-free telephone: 1–866– Jet Series 705), and Model CL–600–
[FR Doc. 2018–09982 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am] 538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1– 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; AD 2015–17–04 requires replacement of
email: ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; left and right fixed control rods and
internet: http://www.bombardier.com. lever assemblies of the elevator control
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may view this referenced service system. AD 2015–17–04 resulted from
information at the FAA, Transport reports of a disconnect between the
Federal Aviation Administration Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., elevator lever and control rod. We
Des Moines, WA. For information on the issued AD 2015–17–04 to prevent a
14 CFR Part 39 availability of this material at the FAA, disconnect between the elevator lever
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0399; Product call 206–231–3195. and control rod, which could lead to
Identifier 2018–NM–008–AD] uncommanded elevator movement of
Examining the AD Docket
the associated control surface, a large
RIN 2120–AA64
You may examine the AD docket on difference between the position of the
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, the internet at http:// left and the right elevator control
Inc., Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for surfaces, and consequent reduced
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– controllability of the airplane and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0399; or in person at the Docket degradation of the structural integrity of
Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m. the horizontal stabilizer.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Actions Since AD 2015–17–04 Was
(NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket Issued
contains this NPRM, the regulatory
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Since we issued AD 2015–17–04, we
evaluation, any comments received, and
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–17– have received a report indicating that
other information. The street address for
04, which applies to certain certain revisions of the service
the Docket Operations office (telephone:
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 information were missing instructions
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), for proper installation of the key
section. Comments will be available in
Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet washers part number BA698–93726–3.
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
Series 705), and Model CL–600–2D24 Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. AD FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
2015–17–04 requires replacement of left Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
and right fixed control rods and lever Airframe and Mechanical Systems CF–2014–44R1, dated October 6, 2017
assemblies of the elevator control Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, (referred to after this as the Mandatory
system. Since we issued AD 2015–17– 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Continuing Airworthiness Information,
04, we have received a report indicating Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516– or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
that certain revisions of the service 228–7318; fax: 516–794–5531. condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
information were missing instructions. Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This proposed AD would require a Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL–600–
detailed visual inspection of the key Comments Invited 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and
washers and self-locking nuts of the Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
elevator control linkages and corrective We invite you to send any written Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states:
actions if necessary. We are proposing relevant data, views, or arguments about
During an engineering review of the
this AD to address the unsafe condition this proposal. Send your comments to Elevator Control system, it was discovered
on these products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES that a disconnect between the elevator lever
DATES: We must receive comments on section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– and control rod could lead to an
this proposed AD by June 25, 2018. 2018–0399; Product Identifier 2018– uncommanded elevator movement of the
NM–008–AD’’ at the beginning of your associated control surface. This
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, uncommanded movement may cause a large
comments. We specifically invite
using the procedures found in 14 CFR difference between the position of the left
comments on the overall regulatory,
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following and the right elevator control surface
economic, environmental, and energy
methods: resulting in reduced controllability of the
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aeroplane and compromised structural
consider all comments received by the integrity of the horizontal stabilizer.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
closing date and may amend this This [Canadian] AD mandates the
instructions for submitting comments.
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• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. replacement of the existing elevator lever
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we assemblies and control rods with newly
designed ones, which will prevent a
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
disconnect between the components of the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any elevator control system should a failure
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, personal information you provide. We occur.
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail substantive verbal contact we receive to require operators, * * * [regardless of
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 about this proposed AD. previously accomplished actions], to perform
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a detailed visual inspection for the correct • Bombardier Service Bulletin in the United States. Pursuant to our
installation of the tab key washers and to re- 670BA–27–062, Revision E, dated June bilateral agreement with the State of
torque the nut(s) [and corrective actions that 8, 2017. This service information Design Authority, we have been notified
include bending one tab of the key washer on
a flat surface of the self-locking nut] if the tab
describes procedures for replacing the of the unsafe condition described in the
key washer(s) does not have one tab bent on elevator lever assemblies and control MCAI and service information
a flat surface of the self-locking nut. rods, and a detailed visual inspection of referenced above. We are proposing this
the key washers and self-locking nuts of AD because we evaluated all pertinent
You may examine the MCAI in the
the elevator control linkages and information and determined an unsafe
AD docket on the internet at http://
corrective actions, which include condition exists and is likely to exist or
www.regulations.gov by searching for
bending the tab of the key washers and develop on other products of these same
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
re-torqueing the self-locking nuts. type designs.
0399.
This service information is reasonably
Related Service Information Under 1 available because the interested parties Costs of Compliance
CFR Part 51 have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means We estimate that this proposed AD
Bombardier, Inc., has issued the
identified in the ADDRESSES section. affects 549 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
following service information:
• Bombardier Service Bulletin estimate the following costs to comply
FAA’s Determination and Requirements with this proposed AD:
670BA–27–062, Revision C, dated
of This Proposed AD
February 13, 2015. This service
information describes procedures for This product has been approved by
replacing the elevator lever assemblies the aviation authority of another
and control rods. country, and is approved for operation
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement of fixed control rods and lever 14 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,190 ........ $6,712 $7,902 $4,338,198
assemblies (retained actions from AD
2015–17–04).
Detailed visual inspection of the key washers 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ............. 0 255 139,995
and self-locking nuts (new proposed action).
Authority for This Rulemaking issue ADs applicable to transport The Proposed Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code category airplanes to the Director of the Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue System Oversight Division. delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Regulatory Findings the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
section 106, describes the authority of 39 as follows:
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: We determined that this proposed AD
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more would not have federalism implications PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s under Executive Order 13132. This DIRECTIVES
authority. proposed AD would not have a
We are issuing this rulemaking under substantial direct effect on the States, on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, the relationship between the national continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Government and the States, or on the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
General requirements.’’ Under that distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various § 39.13 [Amended]
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in levels of government. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
air commerce by prescribing regulations For the reasons discussed above, I removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
for practices, methods, and procedures certify this proposed regulation: 2015–17–04, Amendment 39–18237 (80
the Administrator finds necessary for 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory FR 50556, August 20, 2015), and adding
safety in air commerce. This regulation action’’ under Executive Order 12866, the following new AD:
is within the scope of that authority 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2018–
because it addresses an unsafe condition DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 0399; Product Identifier 2018–NM–008–
that is likely to exist or develop on (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), AD.
products identified in this rulemaking 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (a) Comments Due Date
action. Alaska, and We must receive comments by June 25,
This proposed AD is issued in 4. Will not have a significant 2018.
accordance with authority delegated by economic impact, positive or negative,
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the Executive Director, Aircraft on a substantial number of small entities (b) Affected ADs
Certification Service, as authorized by under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD replaces AD 2015–17–04,
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Flexibility Act. Amendment 39–18237 (80 FR 50556, August
with that order, issuance of ADs is 20, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–17–04’’).
normally a function of the Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(c) Applicability
and Airworthiness Division, but during Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD applies to the airplanes identified
this transition period, the Executive safety, Incorporation by reference, in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
Director has delegated the authority to Safety. certificated in any category.
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(1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 December 12, 2013; Bombardier Service AD CF–2014–44R1, dated October 6, 2017,
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision A, dated for related information. This MCAI may be
airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through April 1, 2014; Bombardier Service Bulletin found in the AD docket on the internet at
10337 inclusive. 670BA–27–062, Revision B, dated October http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D15 10, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0399.
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and Model 670BA–27–062, Revision D, dated December (2) For more information about this AD,
CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) 1, 2015. This service information is not contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through incorporated by reference in this AD. Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
15298 inclusive. (2) This paragraph provides credit for FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
(d) Subject if those actions were performed before the telephone: 516–228–7318; fax: 516–794–
Air Transport Association (ATA) of effective date of this AD using the service 5531.
America Code 27, Flight controls. information specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) (3) For service information identified in
or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD, provided those actions this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
(e) Reason were done concurrently with Bombardier Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
This AD was prompted by reports of a Service Non-Incorporated Engineering Order Canada; Widebody Customer Response
disconnect between the elevator lever and (SNIEO) KBA670–93707 S02, dated July 21, Center North America toll-free telephone: 1–
control rod and a report indicating that 2015. 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1–
certain revisions of the service information (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– 514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; email:
were missing instructions for proper 062, dated December 12, 2013; Bombardier ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet:
installation of the key washers part number Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision A, http://www.bombardier.com. You may view
BA698–93726–3. We are issuing this AD to dated April 1, 2014; or Bombardier Service this service information at the FAA,
prevent a disconnect between the elevator Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision B, dated Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
lever and control rod, which could lead to October 10, 2014. This service information is 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
uncommanded elevator movement of the not incorporated by reference in this AD. on the availability of this material at the
associated control surface, a large difference (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA– FAA, call 206–231–3195.
between the position of the left and the right 27–062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015
elevator control surfaces, and consequent (80 FR50556, August 20, 2015). This service Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
reduced controllability of the airplane and information is incorporated by reference in 1, 2018.
degradation of the structural integrity of the this AD. Dionne Palermo,
horizontal stabilizer. (3) This paragraph provides credit for Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, Aircraft Certification Service.
(f) Compliance if those actions were performed before the
[FR Doc. 2018–09846 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
Comply with this AD within the effective date of this AD using Bombardier
compliance times specified, unless already Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision D, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
done. dated December 1, 2015. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
(g) Retained Replacement of Elevator Lever DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
in this AD.
Assemblies and Control Rods, With Revised
Service Information (j) Other FAA AD Provisions Federal Aviation Administration
This paragraph restates the requirements of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
paragraph (g) of AD 2015–17–04, with (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO 14 CFR Part 71
revised service information. Within 9,200 Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
flight hours or 5 years, whichever occurs AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0016; Airspace
first, after September 24, 2015 (the effective procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In Docket No. 17–ANM–14]
date of AD 2015–17–04): Replace the left and accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
right fixed control rods and lever assemblies RIN 2120–AA66
request to your principal inspector or local
of the elevator control system with newly Flight Standards District Office, as
designed control rods and lever assemblies, appropriate. If sending information directly
Proposed Amendment of Class D and
in accordance with the Accomplishment to the manager of the certification office, Class E Airspace; Aspen, CO
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin send it to ATTN: Program Manager, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
670BA–27–062, Revision C, dated February Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
13, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin Administration (FAA), DOT.
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
670BA–27–062, Revision E, dated June 8, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
2017. After the effective date of this AD, only 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. (NPRM).
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
Revision E, dated June 8, 2017, may be used. notify your appropriate principal inspector, SUMMARY: This action proposes to
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager amend Class E airspace designated as an
(h) New Requirement of This AD: Detailed
of the local flight standards district office/ extension and Class E airspace
Visual Inspection and Corrective Actions
certificate holding district office. extending upward from 700 feet above
Within 8,800 flight hours after the effective (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD the surface at Aspen-Pitkin County
date of this AD, do a detailed visual 2015–17–04, are approved as AMOCs for the Airport/Sardy Field, Aspen, CO, by
inspection of the key washers and self- corresponding provisions of this AD.
locking nuts of the elevator control linkages, realigning the Class E extension and
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
and do all applicable corrective actions, in requirement in this AD to obtain corrective removing the part-time Notice to
accordance with the Accomplishment actions from a manufacturer, the action must Airmen (NOTAM) language from the
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin be accomplished using a method approved legal description, and reducing the Class
670BA–27–062, Revision E, dated June 8, by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, E airspace area extending upward from
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
2017. Do all applicable corrective actions FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation 700 feet above the surface and removing
before further flight. (TCCA); or Bombardier Inc.’s TCCA Design Class E airspace extending upward from
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by 1,200 feet above the surface. This action
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
the DAO, the approval must include the
(1) This paragraph provides credit for would also update the airport’s
DAO-authorized signature.
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, geographic coordinates in the associated
if those actions were performed before the (k) Related Information Class D and E airspace areas to match
effective date of this AD using Bombardier (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing the FAA’s aeronautical database. These
Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, dated Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian changes are necessary to accommodate
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 25, 2018. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 21966 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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