83_FR_28672 83 FR 28553 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

83 FR 28553 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 119 (June 20, 2018)

Page Range28553-28555
FR Document2018-13126

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of multiple in-flight departures of the aft belly fairing access panels. This proposed AD would require modification of the aft belly fairing access panels. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 119 (Wednesday, June 20, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 20, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 28553-28555]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13126]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0546; Product Identifier 2017-NM-171-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. 
This proposed AD was prompted by reports of multiple in-flight 
departures of the aft belly fairing access panels. This proposed AD 
would require modification of the aft belly fairing access panels. We 
are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 6, 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 
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; 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.

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-
0546; 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: Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,

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Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7330; 
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-2018-0546; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-171-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-2017-31, dated 
September 22, 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:

    There have been multiple in-service occurrences where operators 
reported in-flight departure of the aft belly fairing access panels, 
185CL and/or 186CR. There has been no damage reported to the 
affected aircraft to date, however departure of the panels in any 
phase of flight could create runway hazards or a hazard to persons 
and property on the ground.
    Bombardier Inc. has issued Service Bulletins (SBs) to 
incorporate new self-locking nutplates with associated hardware 
(retaining rings and studs) to improve fastener engagement. A 
bracket has also been added to provide two additional panel 
attachment points.
    This [Canadian] AD requires the incorporation of these design 
changes to prevent departure of the two aft belly fairing access 
panels in flight and the associated risk on the ground.

    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-
0546.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier has issued the following service information:
     Service Bulletin 700-1A11-53-025, Revision 01, dated 
December 16, 2016;
     Service Bulletin 700-53-050, Revision 01, dated December 
16, 2016;
     Service Bulletin 700-53-5009, Revision 01, dated December 
16, 2016; and
     Service Bulletin 700-53-6008, Revision 01, dated December 
16, 2016.
    The service information describes actions to modify the aft belly 
fairing access panels by replacing the attachments. These documents are 
distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different 
configurations. 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 110 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.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340...........................          $2,640           $2,980         $327,800
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    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 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 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;

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    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

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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-2018-0546; Product Identifier 2017-
NM-171-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 6, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 
9002 through 9770 inclusive, 9772 through 9781 inclusive, and 9998.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of multiple in-flight departures 
of the aft belly fairing access panels. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent in-flight departures of the aft belly fairing access panels, 
which could result in runway hazards or hazards to people on the 
ground.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Access Panel Modification

    Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the 
aft belly fairing access panels by replacing the attachments, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable 
service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of 
this AD.
    (1) For Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 
700-53-050, or 700-53-6008, both Revision 01, both dated December 
16, 2016.
    (2) For Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin 
700-1A11-53-025, or 700-53-5009, both Revision 01, both dated 
December 16, 2016.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    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 the applicable service information identified 
in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-53-025, dated July 14, 
2016.
    (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-53-050, dated July 14, 2016.
    (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-53-5009, dated July 14, 
2016.
    (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-53-6008, dated July 14, 
2016.

(i) 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-31, dated September 
22, 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-2018-0546.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Andrea Jimenez, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, 
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7330; 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 thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; 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 June 8, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                  (h) Definition                                            Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on                • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                     For the purpose of this AD, ‘‘next access’’          June 14, 2018.                                         http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                  is defined as when the applicable second                Robert J. Ganley,                                      instructions for submitting comments.
                                                  stage turbine rotor assembly is removed from            Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards                  • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                  the engine.                                             Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.                  • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                                                                          [FR Doc. 2018–13211 Filed 6–19–18; 8:45 am]            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                  (i) Installation Prohibition
                                                                                                          BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                    As of the effective date of this AD, do not                                                                  W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
                                                  install second stage turbine rotor assemblies,                                                                 Washington, DC 20590.
                                                  P/Ns 3102106–1, –6, and –8 and P/Ns                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                  3101514–1, –10, and –12 on any engine.                                                                         address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                  (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   Federal Aviation Administration                        p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                  (AMOCs)                                                                                                        Federal holidays.
                                                    (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO, FAA,
                                                                                                          14 CFR Part 39                                           For service information identified in
                                                  has the authority to approve AMOCs for this             [Docket No. FAA–2018–0546; Product                     this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
                                                  AD, if requested using the procedures found             Identifier 2017–NM–171–AD]                             400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
                                                  in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR                                                                     Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone
                                                                                                          RIN 2120–AA64                                          514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email
                                                  39.19, send your request to your principal
                                                  inspector or local Flight Standards District                                                                   thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; internet
                                                                                                          Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
                                                  Office, as appropriate. If sending information                                                                 http://www.bombardier.com. You may
                                                  directly to the manager of the certification
                                                                                                          Inc., Airplanes
                                                                                                                                                                 view this service information at the
                                                  office, send it to the attention of the person          AGENCY: Federal Aviation                               FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
                                                  identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.              Administration (FAA), DOT.                             South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                                    (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                                                                          information on the availability of this
                                                                                                          ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                  notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                                                                          (NPRM).                                                material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                                  or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                  of the local flight standards district office/           We propose to adopt a new
                                                                                                          SUMMARY:                                               Examining the AD Docket
                                                  certificate holding district office.          airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                           You may examine the AD docket on
                                                  (k) Related Information                       Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10                              the internet at http://
                                                     (1) For more information about this AD,    and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                  contact Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer,     proposed AD was prompted by reports                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                                  Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960             of multiple in-flight departures of the aft                      0546; or in person at the Docket
                                                  Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712–          belly fairing access panels. This                                Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                  4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax: 562–627–      proposed AD would require                                        and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                  5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov.            modification of the aft belly fairing                            except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                     (2) For service information identified in  access panels. We are proposing this AD                          contains this NPRM, the regulatory
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                                                  this AD, contact Honeywell International      to address the unsafe condition on these                         evaluation, any comments received, and
                                                  Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034–   products.                                                        other information. The street address for
                                                  2802; phone: 800–601–3099; internet: https://
                                                                                                DATES: We must receive comments on                               the Docket Operations office (telephone
                                                  myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal. You
                                                  may view this referenced service information
                                                                                                this proposed AD by August 6, 2018.                              800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
                                                  at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards    ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                                section. Comments will be available in
                                                  Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,     using the procedures found in 14 CFR                             the AD docket shortly after receipt.
                                                  MA. For information on the availability of    11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                methods:                                                         Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
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                                                  Airframe and Mechanical Systems                                  Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–                                     • Service Bulletin 700–53–6008,
                                                  Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,                               1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:                               Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016.
                                                  1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,                                     There have been multiple in-service                            The service information describes
                                                  Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–                               occurrences where operators reported in-                       actions to modify the aft belly fairing
                                                  228–7330; fax 516–794–5531.                                      flight departure of the aft belly fairing access               access panels by replacing the
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                       panels, 185CL and/or 186CR. There has been                     attachments. These documents are
                                                                                                                   no damage reported to the affected aircraft to
                                                  Comments Invited                                                 date, however departure of the panels in any                   distinct since they apply to different
                                                    We invite you to send any written                              phase of flight could create runway hazards                    airplane models in different
                                                  relevant data, views, or arguments about                         or a hazard to persons and property on the                     configurations. This service information
                                                  this proposal. Send your comments to                             ground.                                                        is reasonably available because the
                                                                                                                      Bombardier Inc. has issued Service                          interested parties have access to it
                                                  an address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                                                                                   Bulletins (SBs) to incorporate new                             through their normal course of business
                                                  section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                               self¥locking nutplates with associated
                                                  2018–0546; Product Identifier 2017–                                                                                             or by the means identified in the
                                                                                                                   hardware (retaining rings and studs) to
                                                  NM–171–AD’’ at the beginning of your                                                                                            ADDRESSES section.
                                                                                                                   improve fastener engagement. A bracket has
                                                  comments. We specifically invite                                 also been added to provide two additional                      FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                  comments on the overall regulatory,                              panel attachment points.                                       of This Proposed AD
                                                  economic, environmental, and energy                                 This [Canadian] AD requires the
                                                  aspects of this NPRM. We will consider                           incorporation of these design changes to                         This product has been approved by
                                                  all comments received by the closing                             prevent departure of the two aft belly fairing                 the aviation authority of another
                                                  date and may amend this NPRM based                               access panels in flight and the associated risk
                                                                                                                   on the ground.                                                 country, and is approved for operation
                                                  on those comments.                                                                                                              in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                     We will post all comments we                                    You may examine the MCAI in the                              bilateral agreement with the State of
                                                  receive, without change, to http://                              AD docket on the internet at http://                           Design Authority, we have been notified
                                                  www.regulations.gov, including any                               www.regulations.gov by searching for                           of the unsafe condition described in the
                                                  personal information you provide. We                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                              MCAI and service information
                                                  will also post a report summarizing each                         0546.                                                          referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                  substantive verbal contact we receive                                                                                           AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                                  about this NPRM.                                                 Related Service Information Under 1
                                                                                                                   CFR Part 51                                                    information and determined an unsafe
                                                  Discussion                                                                                                                      condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                                                                                                     Bombardier has issued the following
                                                     Transport Canada Civil Aviation                                                                                              develop on other products of the same
                                                                                                                   service information:
                                                  (TCCA), which is the aviation authority                            • Service Bulletin 700–1A11–53–025,                          type design.
                                                  for Canada, has issued Canadian AD                               Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016;                          Costs of Compliance
                                                  CF–2017–31, dated September 22, 2017                               • Service Bulletin 700–53–050,
                                                  (referred to after this as the Mandatory                         Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016;                             We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                  Continuing Airworthiness Information,                              • Service Bulletin 700–53–5009,                              affects 110 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
                                                  or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe                           Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016;                          estimate the following costs to comply
                                                  condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,                          and                                                            with this proposed AD:

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

                                                  4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ..........................................................................................    $2,640          $2,980        $327,800



                                                    According to the manufacturer, some                            General requirements.’’ Under that                             Director has delegated the authority to
                                                  of the costs of this proposed AD may be                          section, Congress charges the FAA with                         issue ADs applicable to transport
                                                  covered under warranty, thereby                                  promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                     category airplanes to the Director of the
                                                  reducing the cost impact on affected                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                        System Oversight Division.
                                                  individuals. We do not control warranty                          for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                  coverage for affected individuals. As a                          the Administrator finds necessary for                          Regulatory Findings
                                                  result, we have included all costs in our                        safety in air commerce. This regulation                          We determined that this proposed AD
                                                  cost estimate.                                                   is within the scope of that authority                          would not have federalism implications
                                                                                                                   because it addresses an unsafe condition                       under Executive Order 13132. This
                                                  Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                                   that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                                                                                                                                                  proposed AD would not have a
                                                    Title 49 of the United States Code                             products identified in this rulemaking
                                                                                                                                                                                  substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                           action.
                                                                                                                                                                                  the relationship between the national
                                                  rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                               This proposed AD is issued in
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                                                                                                                                                                                  Government and the States, or on the
                                                  section 106, describes the authority of                          accordance with authority delegated by                         distribution of power and
                                                  the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                           the Executive Director, Aircraft                               responsibilities among the various
                                                  Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                           Certification Service, as authorized by                        levels of government.
                                                  detail the scope of the Agency’s                                 FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
                                                  authority.                                                       with that order, issuance of ADs is                              For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                    We are issuing this rulemaking under                           normally a function of the Compliance                          certify this proposed regulation:
                                                  the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                       and Airworthiness Division, but during                           1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                              this transition period, the Executive                          action’’ under Executive Order 12866;


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                                                    2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the            accordance with the Accomplishment                     Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
                                                  DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                  Instructions of the applicable service                 telephone 516–228–7330; fax 516–794–5531.
                                                  (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                       information identified in paragraphs (g)(1)               (3) For service information identified in
                                                                                                          and (g)(2) of this AD.                                 this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
                                                    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in                                                                    Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
                                                                                                            (1) For Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes:
                                                  Alaska; and                                             Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–050, or             Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
                                                    4. Will not have a significant                        700–53–6008, both Revision 01, both dated              855–7401; email thd.crj@
                                                  economic impact, positive or negative,                  December 16, 2016.                                     aero.bombardier.com; internet http://
                                                  on a substantial number of small entities                 (2) For Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes:                 www.bombardier.com. You may view this
                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                    Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–53–               service information at the FAA, Transport
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                        025, or 700–53–5009, both Revision 01, both            Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
                                                                                                          dated December 16, 2016.                               Moines, WA. For information on the
                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                                                                             availability of this material at the FAA, call
                                                                                                          (h) Credit for Previous Actions                        206–231–3195.
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                            This paragraph provides credit for actions              Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                                                                          required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those         8, 2018.
                                                  Safety.                                                 actions were performed before the effective            Michael Kaszycki,
                                                  The Proposed Amendment                                  date of this AD using the applicable service
                                                                                                                                                                 Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                                                                                          information identified in paragraphs (h)(1)
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                                                                             Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                          through (h)(4) of this AD.
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                     (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–                 [FR Doc. 2018–13126 Filed 6–19–18; 8:45 am]
                                                  the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   1A11–53–025, dated July 14, 2016.                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  39 as follows:                                            (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
                                                                                                          050, dated July 14, 2016.
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                     (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                              5009, dated July 14, 2016.
                                                                                                            (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 6008, dated July 14, 2016.
                                                  continues to read as follows:                           (i) Other FAA AD Provisions                            14 CFR Part 39
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.             The following provisions also apply to this         [Docket No. FAA–2018–0556; Product
                                                                                                          AD:                                                    Identifier 2018–NM–015–AD]
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                        (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                                                                                 RIN 2120–AA64
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
                                                  the following new airworthiness                         Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
                                                                                                                                                                 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
                                                  directive (AD):                                         AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
                                                                                                          procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In                   Airplanes
                                                  Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2018–                  accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                                     0546; Product Identifier 2017–NM–171–                                                                       AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                                                                          request to your principal inspector or local           Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                     AD.                                                  Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                                                                          appropriate. If sending information directly           ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                  (a) Comments Due Date
                                                                                                          to the manager of the certification office,            (NPRM).
                                                    We must receive comments by August 6,                 send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
                                                  2018.                                                   Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
                                                                                                                                                                 SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                  (b) Affected ADs                                        York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,                  airworthiness directive (AD) for all
                                                                                                          Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone               Airbus Model A318 series; Model A319
                                                    None.                                                                                                        series; Model A320 series; and Model
                                                                                                          516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
                                                  (c) Applicability                                       using any approved AMOC, notify your                   A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212,
                                                     This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,                 appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a          –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. This
                                                  Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11                       principal inspector, the manager of the local          proposed AD was prompted by reports
                                                  airplanes, certificated in any category, serial         flight standards district office/certificate           of multiple angle of attack (AoA) probe
                                                  numbers 9002 through 9770 inclusive, 9772               holding district office.                               blockages. This proposed AD would
                                                  through 9781 inclusive, and 9998.                          (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                                                                                                                                 require all elevator aileron computer
                                                                                                          requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                                  (d) Subject                                             actions from a manufacturer, the action must           (ELAC) units to be upgraded with new
                                                                                                          be accomplished using a method approved                software, or replaced with upgraded
                                                    Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                  America Code 53, Fuselage.                              by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,                   units. We are proposing this AD to
                                                                                                          FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation                address the unsafe condition on these
                                                  (e) Reason                                              (TCCA); or Bombardier Inc.’s TCCA Design               products.
                                                     This AD was prompted by reports of                   Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
                                                                                                                                                                 DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                  multiple in-flight departures of the aft belly          the DAO, the approval must include the
                                                                                                          DAO-authorized signature.                              this proposed AD by August 6, 2018.
                                                  fairing access panels. We are issuing this AD
                                                  to prevent in-flight departures of the aft belly                                                               ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                                                                          (j) Related Information                                using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                  fairing access panels, which could result in
                                                  runway hazards or hazards to people on the                 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                   11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                  ground.                                                 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian              methods:
                                                                                                          Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–31, dated                • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
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                                                  (f) Compliance                                          September 22, 2017, for related information.           http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                     Comply with this AD within the                       This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
                                                                                                          on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
                                                                                                                                                                 instructions for submitting comments.
                                                  compliance times specified, unless already                                                                       • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                  done.                                                   by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                                                                          FAA–2018–0546.                                           • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                  (g) Access Panel Modification                              (2) For more information about this AD,             Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                     Within 15 months after the effective date            contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,            30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                  of this AD, modify the aft belly fairing access         Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,               W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
                                                  panels by replacing the attachments, in                 FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart                 Washington, DC 20590.


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 6, 2018.
ContactAndrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7330; fax 516-794-5531.
FR Citation83 FR 28553 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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