83 FR 2373 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 11 (January 17, 2018)

Page Range		2373-2375
FR Document		2018-00664

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that certain lanyards for the passenger oxygen masks located in the airplane's entry area are too long. This proposed AD would require replacement of certain oxygen mask lanyards with shorter lanyards. We are proposing 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-2017-1247; Product Identifier 2017-NM-085-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This proposed AD 
was prompted by a report indicating that certain lanyards for the 
passenger oxygen masks located in the airplane's entry area are too 
long. This proposed AD would require replacement of certain oxygen mask 
lanyards with shorter lanyards. We are proposing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 5, 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; telephone: 514-855-5000; 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on 
the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1247; 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 proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-1247; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-085-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2017-22, dated June 23, 
2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for 
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Bombardier, Inc., has discovered that the entry area passenger 
oxygen mask lanyards are too long. Upon deployment during an 
emergency, this may result in difficulties to start the oxygen flow 
for tall individuals. This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of 
the existing entry area passenger oxygen mask lanyards with shorter 
ones for proper operation.

    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-
1247.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service Bulletin 100-35-08, dated 
April 11, 2017. This service information describes procedures for 
replacing the lanyards in the passenger oxygen masks located in the 
passenger entry area. 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 the same 
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 187 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                        Labor cost            Parts cost        product         operators
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Replacement.......................  1 work-hour x $85 per               (\1\)              $85          $15,895
                                     hour = $85.
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\1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the required parts.

    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all 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.

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    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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-1247; Product Identifier 2017-
NM-085-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 5, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 20003 
through 20424 inclusive and 20426 through 20500 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that certain 
lanyards for the passenger oxygen masks located in the airplane's 
entry area are too long. The length of the oxygen mask lanyard might 
cause the safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the lanyard to 
remain engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when the mask is pulled 
to the passenger's face. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct lanyards that are too long, which might result in 
difficulties starting the flow of oxygen in an emergency.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Lanyard Replacement

    Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: For any 
entry area passenger oxygen mask dispensing unit (POMDU) having part 
number (P/N) 833-830-01, replace the lanyards in the POMDU with new 
lanyards having P/N 289-65-10, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-35-08, dated April 
11, 2017.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In 
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal 
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. 
If sending information directly to the manager of the certification 
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational 
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7300; fax: 516-794-5531. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO 
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or 
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If 
approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized 
signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2017-22, dated June 23, 2017, for related 
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket 
No. FAA-2017-1247.
    (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; telephone: 514-855-5000; 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, 
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 5, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Model BD–100–1A10 airplanes. The
(NPRM). 1247; or in person at the Docket MCAI states:
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Bombardier, Inc., has discovered that the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, entry area passenger oxygen mask lanyards
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain except Federal holidays. The AD docket are too long. Upon deployment during an
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–100–1A10 contains this NPRM, the regulatory emergency, this may result in difficulties to
airplanes. This proposed AD was evaluation, any comments received, and start the oxygen flow for tall individuals.
prompted by a report indicating that other information. The street address for This [Canadian] AD mandates the
certain lanyards for the passenger the Docket Operations office (telephone: replacement of the existing entry area
oxygen masks located in the airplane’s 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES passenger oxygen mask lanyards with shorter
entry area are too long. This proposed ones for proper operation.
section. Comments will be available in
AD would require replacement of the AD docket shortly after receipt. You may examine the MCAI in the
certain oxygen mask lanyards with FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AD docket on the internet at http://
shorter lanyards. We are proposing this Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, www.regulations.gov by searching for
AD to address the unsafe condition on Airframe and Mechanical Systems and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
these products. Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1247.
DATES: We must receive comments on 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
this proposed AD by March 5, 2018. Related Service Information Under 1
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516– CFR Part 51
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 228–7318; fax: 516–794–5531.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Bulletin 100–35–08, dated April 11,
methods: Comments Invited 2017. This service information describes
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We invite you to send any written procedures for replacing the lanyards in
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the relevant data, views, or arguments about the passenger oxygen masks located in
instructions for submitting comments. this proposed AD. Send your comments the passenger entry area. This service
• Fax: 202–493–2251. to an address listed under the information is reasonably available
• Mail: U.S. Department of ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. because the interested parties have
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– FAA–2017–1247; Product Identifier access to it through their normal course
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 2017–NM–085–AD’’ at the beginning of of business or by the means identified
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, your comments. We specifically invite in the ADDRESSES section.
Washington, DC 20590. comments on the overall regulatory, FAA’s Determination and Requirements
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail economic, environmental, and energy of This Proposed AD
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
p.m., Monday through Friday, except all comments received by the closing This product has been approved by
Federal holidays. date and may amend this NPRM based the aviation authority of another
For service information identified in on those comments. country, and is approved for operation
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., We will post all comments we in the United States. Pursuant to our
400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, receive, without change, to http:// bilateral agreement with the State of
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone: www.regulations.gov, including any Design Authority, we have been notified
514–855–5000; fax: 514–855–7401; personal information you provide. We of the unsafe condition described in the
email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; will also post a report summarizing each MCAI and service information
internet: http://www.bombardier.com. substantive verbal contact we receive referenced above. We are proposing this
You may view this referenced service about this NPRM. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information at the FAA, Transport information and determined an unsafe
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue Discussion condition exists and is likely to exist or
SW, Renton, WA. For information on Transport Canada Civil Aviation develop on other products of the same
the availability of this material at the (TCCA), which is the aviation authority type design.
FAA, call 425–227–1221. for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
Costs of Compliance
CF–2017–22, dated June 23, 2017
Examining the AD Docket (referred to after this as the Mandatory We estimate that this proposed AD
You may examine the AD docket on Continuing Airworthiness Information, affects 187 airplanes of U.S. registry.
the internet at http:// or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe We estimate the following costs to
www.regulations.gov by searching for condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Replacement ................................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. (1) $85 $15,895
1 We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the required parts.
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According to the manufacturer, some result, we have included all available rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
of the costs of this proposed AD may be costs in our cost estimate. section 106, describes the authority of
covered under warranty, thereby the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Authority for This Rulemaking
reducing the cost impact on affected Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
individuals. We do not control warranty Title 49 of the United States Code detail the scope of the Agency’s
coverage for affected individuals. As a specifies the FAA’s authority to issue authority.

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We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS to the manager of the certification office,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
General requirements.’’ Under that
continues to read as follows: Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:
section, Congress charges the FAA with 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. Before
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. using any approved AMOC, notify your
air commerce by prescribing regulations appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended] principal inspector, the manager of the local
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding flight standards district office/certificate
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new airworthiness holding district office.
is within the scope of that authority directive (AD): (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
because it addresses an unsafe condition Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017– actions from a manufacturer, the action must
that is likely to exist or develop on 1247; Product Identifier 2017–NM–085– be accomplished using a method approved
products identified in this rulemaking AD. by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
action. (a) Comments Due Date FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
This proposed AD is issued in (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
We must receive comments by March 5,
accordance with authority delegated by Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
2018.
the DAO, the approval must include the
the Executive Director, Aircraft DAO-authorized signature.
(b) Affected ADs
Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance None. (i) Related Information
with that order, issuance of ADs is (c) Applicability (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
normally a function of the Compliance This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
and Airworthiness Division, but during Model BD–100–1A10 airplanes, certificated AD CF–2017–22, dated June 23, 2017, for
this transition period, the Executive in any category, serial numbers 20003 related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at
Director has delegated the authority to through 20424 inclusive and 20426 through
20500 inclusive. http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
issue ADs applicable to transport and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1247.
category airplanes to the Director of the (d) Subject (2) For more information about this AD,
System Oversight Division. Air Transport Association (ATA) of contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
America Code 35, Oxygen. Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
Regulatory Findings FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
(e) Reason Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
We determined that this proposed AD telephone: 516–228–7318; fax: 516–794–
would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that certain lanyards for the 5531.
under Executive Order 13132. This passenger oxygen masks located in the (3) For service information identified in
proposed AD would not have a airplane’s entry area are too long. The length this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
substantial direct effect on the States, on of the oxygen mask lanyard might cause the Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
the relationship between the national safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514–
Government and the States, or on the lanyard to remain engaged in the oxygen flow 855–7401; email: thd.crj@
distribution of power and mechanism when the mask is pulled to the aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://
passenger’s face. We are issuing this AD to www.bombardier.com. You may view this
responsibilities among the various referenced service information at the FAA,
levels of government. detect and correct lanyards that are too long,
which might result in difficulties starting the Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
For the reasons discussed above, I flow of oxygen in an emergency. Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on
certify this proposed regulation: the availability of this material at the FAA,
(f) Compliance call 425–227–1221.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
compliance times specified, unless already 5, 2018.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done.
Michael Kaszycki,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (g) Lanyard Replacement Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Within 36 months after the effective date Aircraft Certification Service.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in of this AD: For any entry area passenger [FR Doc. 2018–00664 Filed 1–16–18; 8:45 am]
Alaska; and oxygen mask dispensing unit (POMDU) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
having part number (P/N) 833–830–01,
4. Will not have a significant replace the lanyards in the POMDU with new
economic impact, positive or negative, lanyards having P/N 289–65–10, in
on a substantial number of small entities DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
accordance with the Accomplishment
under the criteria of the Regulatory Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
Federal Aviation Administration
Flexibility Act. 100–35–08, dated April 11, 2017.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (h) Other FAA AD Provisions 14 CFR Part 39
The following provisions also apply to this
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD: [Docket No. FAA–2017–1248; Product
ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS

safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Identifier 2017–NM–162–AD]
Safety. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve RIN 2120–AA64
The Proposed Amendment AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Accordingly, under the authority accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Company Airplanes
delegated to me by the Administrator, request to your principal inspector or local
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Flight Standards District Office, as AGENCY:Federal Aviation
39 as follows: appropriate. If sending information directly Administration (FAA), DOT.

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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 March 5, 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 2373
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 2373 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 11 (January 17, 2018)

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