83 FR 31491 - 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)
| Page Range | 31491-31493 | |
| FR Document | 2018-14401 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 130 (Friday, July 6, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 31491-31493] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14401] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0585; Product Identifier 2018-NM-070-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 BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that non-conforming FIREX squib wire harness connectors may have been installed, which could result in FIREX squib wire harness connectors being connected to the wrong FIREX bottle connectors on affected aircraft. This proposed AD would require a visual inspection of the connections between the FIREX squib wire harness connectors and FIREX bottle connectors, installation of split ring lanyards on the FIREX squib wire harness connectors, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by 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., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this 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- 0585; or in person at Docket Operations 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 Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7369; fax 516-794-5531; 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-2018-0585; Product Identifier 2018-NM-070-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 because of 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 Airworthiness Directive CF- 2018-08R1, dated March 2, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states: Bombardier, Inc., has been made aware that non-conforming squib connector wire harnesses may have been installed on one of the two engine FIREX bottle installations on some of the affected aeroplanes. The subject non conformity of squib connector wire length can allow cross connection between the two squib connectors on one of the engine FIREX bottles, preventing proper function of the engine FIREX system. In the event of an engine fire, this wiring discrepancy may potentially misroute the supply of fire extinguishing agent to the wrong engine, or limit the supply from both FIREX bottles to only one engine, [and could result in the inability to extinguish an engine fire,] hence impacting the operational safety of the aeroplane. Bombardier, Inc., issued service bulletins (SB) 700-26-011, 700- 26-5003, 700-26-6003, and 700-1A11-26-004, for the affected model aeroplanes, to address the potentially unsafe condition caused by the non-conforming FIREX bottle squib connector wiring. The original version of this [Canadian] AD was issued to mandate compliance with the above-mentioned SBs, as applicable. Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to correct an error in the applicability section of the original AD. 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- 0585. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-26-004, Revision 01, dated February 15, 2018. Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-011, Revision 01, dated February 15, 2018. Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-5003, Revision 01, dated February 15, 2018. Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-6003, Revision 01, dated February 15, 2018. This service information describes procedures for a visual inspection of the connections between the FIREX squib wire harness connectors and the FIREX bottle connectors to determine whether the connectors are installed correctly, and installation of split ring lanyards on the FIREX squib wire harness connectors. This service information also describes procedures for re-connecting incorrectly installed connectors to the appropriate mating connectors and an operational test of the fire extinguishing system. These documents are distinct since they apply [[Page 31492]] 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 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 the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type designs. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 358 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection/Modification............... 2 work-hours x $85 per $55 $225 $80,550 hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some or all 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 known 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; 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): Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0585; Product Identifier 2018- NM-070-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 BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 9001 through 9839 inclusive, and serial number 9998. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that non-conforming FIREX squib wire harness connectors may have been installed, which could result in FIREX squib wire harness connectors being connected to the wrong FIREX bottle connectors on affected aircraft. We are issuing this AD to address this wiring discrepancy, which, in the event of an engine fire, could result in misrouting the supply of fire extinguishing agent to the wrong engine, or limit the supply from both FIREX bottles to only one engine, which could result in the inability to extinguish an engine fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Within 1,000 flight hours or 15 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, perform a visual inspection for correct connections between the FIREX squib wire harness connectors and FIREX bottle connectors, and install split ring lanyards on the FIREX squib wire harness connectors, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. If any incorrect connections are [[Page 31493]] found: Before further flight, re-connect the connectors to the appropriate mating connecters and do an operational test of the fire extinguishing system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP06JY18.006 (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 listed in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD. (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-26-004, dated December 28, 2017. (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-011, dated December 28, 2017. (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-5003, dated December 28, 2017. (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-6003, dated December 28, 2017. (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-2018-08R1, dated March 2, 2018, 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-2018-0585. (2) For more information about this AD, contact John DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7369; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected]. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; email [email protected]; internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this 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 25, 2018. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-14401 Filed 7-5-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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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to different airplane models in different in the United States. Pursuant to our Proposed AD Requirements
configurations. This service information bilateral agreement with the State of
is reasonably available because the Design Authority, we have been notified This proposed AD would require
interested parties have access to it of the unsafe condition described in the accomplishing the actions specified in
through their normal course of business MCAI and service information the service information described
or by the means identified in the referenced above. We are proposing this previously.
ADDRESSES section. AD because we evaluated all the Costs of Compliance
relevant information and determined
FAA’s Determination
the unsafe condition described We estimate that this proposed AD
This product has been approved by previously is likely to exist or develop affects 358 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
the aviation authority of another on other products of the same type estimate the following costs to comply
country, and is approved for operation designs. with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection/Modification ..................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............................ $55 $225 $80,550
According to the manufacturer, some Regulatory Findings Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2018–
or all of the costs of this proposed AD 0585; Product Identifier 2018–NM–070–
We determined that this proposed AD AD.
may be covered under warranty, thereby would not have federalism implications
reducing the cost impact on affected under Executive Order 13132. This (a) Comments Due Date
individuals. We do not control warranty proposed AD would not have a We must receive comments by August 20,
coverage for affected individuals. As a substantial direct effect on the States, on 2018.
result, we have included all known the relationship between the national (b) Affected ADs
costs in our cost estimate. Government and the States, or on the None.
Authority for This Rulemaking distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability
Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government. This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue For the reasons discussed above, I Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certify this proposed regulation: airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory numbers 9001 through 9839 inclusive, and
section 106, describes the authority of serial number 9998.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Aviation Programs, describes in more 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (d) Subject
detail the scope of the Agency’s DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Air Transport Association (ATA) of
authority. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); America Code 26, Fire protection.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (e) Reason
We are issuing this rulemaking under Alaska; and
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 4. Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by reports that non-
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: conforming FIREX squib wire harness
economic impact, positive or negative, connectors may have been installed, which
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that on a substantial number of small entities
section, Congress charges the FAA with could result in FIREX squib wire harness
under the criteria of the Regulatory connectors being connected to the wrong
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Flexibility Act. FIREX bottle connectors on affected aircraft.
air commerce by prescribing regulations We are issuing this AD to address this wiring
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 discrepancy, which, in the event of an engine
the Administrator finds necessary for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation fire, could result in misrouting the supply of
safety in air commerce. This regulation safety, Incorporation by reference, fire extinguishing agent to the wrong engine,
is within the scope of that authority Safety. or limit the supply from both FIREX bottles
because it addresses an unsafe condition to only one engine, which could result in the
The Proposed Amendment inability to extinguish an engine fire.
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority (f) Compliance
action. delegated to me by the Administrator, Comply with this AD within the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part compliance times specified, unless already
This proposed AD is issued in
39 as follows: done.
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (g) Required Actions
Certification Service, as authorized by DIRECTIVES Within 1,000 flight hours or 15 months,
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance whichever occurs first, after the effective date
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
with that order, issuance of ADs is ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 of this AD, perform a visual inspection for
normally a function of the Compliance continues to read as follows: correct connections between the FIREX squib
and Airworthiness Division, but during wire harness connectors and FIREX bottle
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. connectors, and install split ring lanyards on
this transition period, the Executive
the FIREX squib wire harness connectors, in
Director has delegated the authority to § 39.13 [Amended]
accordance with the Accomplishment
issue ADs applicable to transport ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Instructions of the applicable service
category airplanes to the Director of the the following new airworthiness information listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g)
System Oversight Division. directive (AD): of this AD. If any incorrect connections are
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| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | John DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7369; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 31491 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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