83 FR 31488 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 130 (July 6, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 130 (July 6, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-13477 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 130 (Friday, July 6, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 31488-31491] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-13477] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0547; Product Identifier 2017-NM-091-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 adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of wear on fuel couplings, bonding springs, and sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and fuel component end ferrules. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the existing clamshell coupling bonding wires, fuel couplings, and associated sleeves for certain criteria and replacement as necessary. This proposed AD would also require repetitive inspections of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule o-ring flanges for damage and wear, and rework as necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 20, 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., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone: 416-375-4000; fax: 416- 375-4539; 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. 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- 0547; 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: Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Program Management Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch, Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847- 294-7140; fax 847-294-7834; email: [email protected]. 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-2018-0547; Product Identifier 2017-NM-091-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-2017-04R1, dated May 26, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Some operators have reported discoloration and corrosion of Hydraflow part number 14J26 fuel couplings. Removal of the couplings during scheduled maintenance inspection has also shown signs of wear on the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel component end ferrules, coupling bonding springs, and coupling sleeves. These issues affect the integrity of the electrical bonding paths throughout the fuel lines and components, which in turn may lead to lightning strike induced fuel tank ignition. The initial issue of this [Canadian] AD mandated the [detailed] inspection [for wear or damage] and repair or replacement, as required, of affected fuel couplings and sleeves, fuel tubes, and fuel components, as well as the collection of wear data, to mitigate the risk of lightning strike induced fuel tank ignition. Since the initial issue of this [Canadian] AD, Transport Canada has become aware that the compliance timeframe of Part I of the initial issue of this [Canadian] AD is not suitable for new aeroplanes entering into service from the production line. Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD updates Part I of the initial issue of this [Canadian] AD accordingly, and mandates the [repetitive] inspection and repair or replacement, as required, of affected fuel couplings and sleeves, fuel tubes, and fuel components, as well as the collection of wear data, to mitigate the risk of lightning strike induced fuel tank ignition. Required actions include replacement of clamshell coupling bonding wires, fuel couplings and associated sleeves and rework (repair, replace, or blend, as applicable) of fuel tube end ferrules, fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule o-ring flanges. 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-2018-0547. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017. This service information describes procedures for inspections of the existing clamshell coupling bonding wires, fuel couplings, and associated sleeves for certain criteria (wear and damage, including discoloration, worn coating, scuffing and grooves) and replacement. This service information also describes procedures for inspections of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule o-ring flanges for damage and wear, and rework. 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. [[Page 31489]] 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 52 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections.................... 212 work-hours x $85 $0 $18,020 per $937,040 per per hour = $18,020 inspection cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. Reporting...................... 1 work hour x $85 0 85 per inspection 4,420 per per hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements or rework that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements or rework: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rework/Replacement......................... 174 work-hours x $85 per hour = $2,000 $16,790 $14,790. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this NPRM is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this NPRM is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): [[Page 31490]] Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0547; Product Identifier 2017- NM-091-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400, -401 and - 402 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 4001, 4003, and subsequent. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of wear on fuel couplings, bonding springs, and sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and fuel component end ferrules. We are issuing this AD to address such wear, which could reduce the integrity of the electrical bonding paths through the fuel line and components, and ultimately lead to fuel tank ignition in the event of a lightning strike. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Initial Inspection Compliance Times At the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. (1) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD. (2) For new airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or after the effective date of this AD: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first after the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness. (h) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions At the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. Repeat the actions thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first. (1) Do a detailed inspection of the existing clamshell coupling bonding wires, fuel couplings, and associated sleeves for criteria, as identified in, and in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017. If any conditions are found meeting the criteria specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017, before further flight, replace affected parts with new couplings and sleeves of the same part number, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017. (2) Do a detailed inspection of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule o-ring flanges for damage and wear, and rework (repair, replace, or blend, as applicable), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017. (i) Reporting At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Submit a report of the findings (including no findings) of the initial and repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD by completing Tables 1 through 5 of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017, and submitting them to Bombardier, Inc. Q-Series Action Center; telephone: 1-844- 272-2720; email: [email protected]. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD, submit the report within 30 days after the completion of the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD, submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (j) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision A, dated December 14, 2016. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision B, dated February 13, 2017. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspections required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD and the initial reporting required by paragraph (i) of this AD, for Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-402 airplane, manufacturer serial number 4164, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, dated September 30, 2016. (k) 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. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2017-04R1, dated May 26, 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-2018-0547. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Program Management Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch, Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847-294-7140; fax 847-294-7834; email: [email protected]. (3) For information about AMOCs, contact Joe Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516- 228-7366; fax: 516-794-5531; email: [email protected]. (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone: 416-375- 4000; fax: 416-375-4539; 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. 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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 21, Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
2018. Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The
David W. Hempe, Canada; telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: MCAI states:
Deputy Executive Director for Regulatory 416–375–4539; email: thd.qseries@ Some operators have reported
Operations, Aircraft Certification Service. aero.bombardier.com; internet: http:// discoloration and corrosion of Hydraflow
[FR Doc. 2018–14270 Filed 7–5–18; 8:45 am] www.bombardier.com. You may view part number 14J26 fuel couplings. Removal
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this service information at the FAA, of the couplings during scheduled
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 maintenance inspection has also shown signs
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For of wear on the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information on the availability of this component end ferrules, coupling bonding
springs, and coupling sleeves. These issues
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. affect the integrity of the electrical bonding
Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket paths throughout the fuel lines and
components, which in turn may lead to
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on lightning strike induced fuel tank ignition.
the internet at http:// The initial issue of this [Canadian] AD
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0547; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–091–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for mandated the [detailed] inspection [for wear
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– or damage] and repair or replacement, as
RIN 2120–AA64 0547; or in person at the Docket required, of affected fuel couplings and
Management Facility between 9 a.m. sleeves, fuel tubes, and fuel components, as
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, well as the collection of wear data, to
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Inc., Airplanes mitigate the risk of lightning strike induced
except Federal holidays. The AD docket fuel tank ignition.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this NPRM, the regulatory Since the initial issue of this [Canadian]
Administration (FAA), DOT. evaluation, any comments received, and AD, Transport Canada has become aware that
other information. The street address for the compliance timeframe of Part I of the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the Docket Operations office (telephone: initial issue of this [Canadian] AD is not
(NPRM). suitable for new aeroplanes entering into
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in service from the production line. Revision 1
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new of this [Canadian] AD updates Part I of the
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the AD docket shortly after receipt.
initial issue of this [Canadian] AD
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: accordingly, and mandates the [repetitive]
series airplanes. This proposed AD was Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer, inspection and repair or replacement, as
prompted by reports of wear on fuel Propulsion and Program Management required, of affected fuel couplings and
couplings, bonding springs, and sleeves Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch, sleeves, fuel tubes, and fuel components, as
as well as fuel tube end ferrules and fuel Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, well as the collection of wear data, to
Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847– mitigate the risk of lightning strike induced
component end ferrules. This proposed fuel tank ignition.
AD would require repetitive inspections 294–7140; fax 847–294–7834; email:
of the existing clamshell coupling anthony.flores@faa.gov. Required actions include replacement
bonding wires, fuel couplings, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of clamshell coupling bonding wires,
associated sleeves for certain criteria fuel couplings and associated sleeves
Comments Invited and rework (repair, replace, or blend, as
and replacement as necessary. This
proposed AD would also require We invite you to send any written applicable) of fuel tube end ferrules,
repetitive inspections of the fuel tube relevant data, views, or arguments about fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule
end ferrules, fuel component end this proposal. Send your comments to o-ring flanges. You may examine the
ferrules, and ferrule o-ring flanges for an address listed under the ADDRESSES MCAI in the AD docket on the internet
damage and wear, and rework as section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– at http://www.regulations.gov by
necessary. We are proposing this AD to 2018–0547; Product Identifier 2017– searching for and locating Docket No.
address the unsafe condition on these NM–091–AD’’ at the beginning of your FAA–2018–0547.
products. comments. We specifically invite Related Service Information Under 1
comments on the overall regulatory, CFR Part 51
DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy
this proposed AD by August 20, 2018. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider Bombardier has issued Service
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, all comments received by the closing Bulletin 84–28–20, Revision C, dated
using the procedures found in 14 CFR date and may amend this NPRM based April 28, 2017. This service information
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following on those comments. describes procedures for inspections of
methods: We will post all comments we the existing clamshell coupling bonding
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http:// wires, fuel couplings, and associated
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any sleeves for certain criteria (wear and
instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We damage, including discoloration, worn
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each coating, scuffing and grooves) and
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive replacement. This service information
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this NPRM. also describes procedures for
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room inspections of the fuel tube end ferrules,
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Discussion fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule
Washington, DC 20590. Transport Canada Civil Aviation o-ring flanges for damage and wear, and
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (TCCA), which is the aviation authority rework. This service information is
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for Canada, has issued Canadian AD reasonably available because the
p.m., Monday through Friday, except CF–2017–04R1, dated May 26, 2017 interested parties have access to it
Federal holidays. (referred to after this as the Mandatory through their normal course of business
For service information identified in Continuing Airworthiness Information, or by the means identified in the
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q- or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe ADDRESSES section.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements Design Authority, we have been notified develop on other products of the same
of This Proposed AD of the unsafe condition described in the type design.
MCAI and service information Costs of Compliance
This product has been approved by referenced above. We are proposing this
the aviation authority of another AD because we evaluated all pertinent We estimate that this proposed AD
country, and is approved for operation information and determined an unsafe affects 52 airplanes of U.S. registry.
in the United States. Pursuant to our condition exists and is likely to exist or We estimate the following costs to
bilateral agreement with the State of comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ................. 212 work-hours × $85 per hour = $18,020 per in- $0 $18,020 per inspection $937,040 per inspection
spection cycle. cycle. cycle.
Reporting ................... 1 work hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection 0 85 per inspection cycle 4,420 per inspection
cycle. cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do results of the proposed inspection. We of aircraft that might need these
any necessary replacements or rework have no way of determining the number replacements or rework:
that would be required based on the
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Rework/Replacement ....................... 174 work-hours × $85 per hour = $14,790 ............................................... $2,000 $16,790
Paperwork Reduction Act Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: For the reasons discussed above, I
A federal agency may not conduct or General requirements.’’ Under that certify this proposed regulation:
sponsor, and a person is not required to section, Congress charges the FAA with 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
respond to, nor shall a person be subject promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
to penalty for failure to comply with a air commerce by prescribing regulations
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
collection of information subject to the for practices, methods, and procedures
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
requirements of the Paperwork the Administrator finds necessary for
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Reduction Act unless that collection of safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
information displays a current valid Alaska; and
OMB control number. The control because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on 4. Will not have a significant
number for the collection of information
products identified in this rulemaking economic impact, positive or negative,
required by this NPRM is 2120–0056.
action. on a substantial number of small entities
The paperwork cost associated with this
This proposed AD is issued in under the criteria of the Regulatory
NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of
accordance with authority delegated by Flexibility Act.
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing the Executive Director, Aircraft List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
instructions, as well as completing and Certification Service, as authorized by
reviewing the collection of information. FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Therefore, all reporting associated with with that order, issuance of ADs is safety, Incorporation by reference,
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments normally a function of the Compliance Safety.
concerning the accuracy of this burden and Airworthiness Division, but during The Proposed Amendment
and suggestions for reducing the burden this transition period, the Executive
should be directed to the FAA at 800 Director has delegated the authority to Accordingly, under the authority
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, issue ADs applicable to transport delegated to me by the Administrator,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information category airplanes to the Director of the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. System Oversight Division. 39 as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Title 49 of the United States Code We determined that this proposed AD DIRECTIVES
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue would not have federalism implications
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under Executive Order 13132. This ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
section 106, describes the authority of proposed AD would not have a continues to read as follows:
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: substantial direct effect on the States, on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the relationship between the national
§ 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s Government and the States, or on the
authority. distribution of power and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We are issuing this rulemaking under responsibilities among the various the following new airworthiness
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, levels of government. directive (AD):
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–
12, 2018. 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email 700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes.
Michael Kaszycki, thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; internet The MCAI states:
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, http://www.bombardier.com. You may Bombardier, Inc., has been made aware
Aircraft Certification Service. view this service information at the that non-conforming squib connector wire
[FR Doc. 2018–13477 Filed 7–5–18; 8:45 am] FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 harnesses may have been installed on one of
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For the two engine FIREX bottle installations on
information on the availability of this some of the affected aeroplanes. The subject
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. non conformity of squib connector wire
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION length can allow cross connection between
Examining the AD Docket the two squib connectors on one of the
Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on engine FIREX bottles, preventing proper
function of the engine FIREX system.
the internet at http:// In the event of an engine fire, this wiring
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for discrepancy may potentially misroute the
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0585; Product and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– supply of fire extinguishing agent to the
Identifier 2018–NM–070–AD] 0585; or in person at Docket Operations wrong engine, or limit the supply from both
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday FIREX bottles to only one engine, [and could
RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays. result in the inability to extinguish an engine
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the fire,] hence impacting the operational safety
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, of the aeroplane.
Inc., Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The Bombardier, Inc., issued service bulletins
(SB) 700–26–011, 700–26–5003, 700–26–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for Docket Operations 6003, and 700–1A11–26–004, for the affected
Administration (FAA), DOT. (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the model aeroplanes, to address the potentially
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking ADDRESSES section. Comments will be unsafe condition caused by the non-
(NPRM). available in the AD docket shortly after conforming FIREX bottle squib connector
receipt. wiring.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John The original version of this [Canadian] AD
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics was issued to mandate compliance with the
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10 above-mentioned SBs, as applicable.
and Administrative Services Section, Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 to correct an error in the applicability section
proposed AD was prompted by reports Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, of the original AD.
that non-conforming FIREX squib wire NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7369; fax
harness connectors may have been 516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@ You may examine the MCAI in the
installed, which could result in FIREX faa.gov. AD docket on the internet at http://
squib wire harness connectors being www.regulations.gov by searching for
connected to the wrong FIREX bottle SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
connectors on affected aircraft. This Comments Invited 0585.
proposed AD would require a visual Related Service Information Under 1
We invite you to send any written
inspection of the connections between CFR Part 51
relevant data, views, or arguments about
the FIREX squib wire harness
this proposal. Send your comments to We reviewed the following service
connectors and FIREX bottle connectors,
an address listed under the ADDRESSES information:
installation of split ring lanyards on the
FIREX squib wire harness connectors,
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
2018–0585; Product Identifier 2018– 1A11–26–004, Revision 01, dated
and corrective actions if necessary. We
NM–070–AD’’ at the beginning of your February 15, 2018.
are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
comments. We specifically invite • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
comments on the overall regulatory, 26–011, Revision 01, dated February 15,
DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy 2018.
this proposed AD by August 20, 2018. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, all comments received by the closing 26–5003, Revision 01, dated February
using the procedures found in 14 CFR date and may amend this NPRM 15, 2018.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following because of those comments. • Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
methods: We will post all comments we 26–6003, Revision 01, dated February
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http:// 15, 2018.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any This service information describes
instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We procedures for a visual inspection of the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each connections between the FIREX squib
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive wire harness connectors and the FIREX
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this NPRM. bottle connectors to determine whether
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room the connectors are installed correctly,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Discussion and installation of split ring lanyards on
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
Washington, DC 20590. Transport Canada Civil Aviation the FIREX squib wire harness
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (TCCA), which is the aviation authority connectors. This service information
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for Canada, has issued Canadian also describes procedures for re-
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Airworthiness Directive CF–2018–08R1, connecting incorrectly installed
Federal holidays. dated March 2, 2018 (referred to after connectors to the appropriate mating
For service information identified in this as the Mandatory Continuing connectors and an operational test of the
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the fire extinguishing system. These
400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition documents are distinct since they apply
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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 August 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Program Management Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch, Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847- 294-7140; fax 847-294-7834; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 31488 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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