83 FR 31648 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 131 (July 9, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 131 (July 9, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 131 (Monday, July 9, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31648-31650] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-14500] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0274; Product Identifier 2017-NM-128-AD; Amendment 39-19325; AD 2018-14-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of fire incidents of the auxiliary power unit (APU) inlet, which caused tail cone damage after an initial failed APU start followed by two or more in-flight APU start attempts. This AD requires modification of the APU electronic control unit (ECU) wiring harness. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 13, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0274. [[Page 31649]] 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- 0274; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The 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: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7301; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2018 (83 FR 16013). The NPRM was prompted by reports of fire incidents of the APU inlet, which caused tail cone damage after an initial failed APU start followed by two or more in-flight APU start attempts. The NPRM proposed to require modification of the APU ECU wiring harness. We are issuing this AD to address failure of the APU inlet, which could result in a fire during flight. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2017-26, dated July 31, 2017, (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. The MCAI states: APU inlet fire incidents causing tail cone damage have been reported after an initial failed APU start followed by two or more in-flight APU start attempts. Bombardier, Inc. (BA) has determined that the in-flight negative pressure differential at the APU inlet allows flash fires of residual fuel in the APU combustor to exit through the APU inlet. As an interim mitigating action, BA has revised the affected aeroplane Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) procedure for in-flight APU start to limit the number of APU start attempts. To further address the safety concerns associated with in-flight APU inlet fire, BA is introducing a modification to the APU Electronic Control Unit (ECU) wiring harness that will prevent a second attempt to start the APU following a failed start in flight. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate compliance with BA Service Bulletin (SB) 100-49-04 or SB 350-49-001, as applicable, on affected aeroplanes. 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- 0274. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 100-49-04, dated March 29, 2017; and Service Bulletin 350-49-001, dated March 29, 2017. This service information describes a modification of the APU ECU harness. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 198 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification....................... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour $120 $375 $74,250 = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 and associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 [[Page 31650]] responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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): 2018-14-05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19325; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0274; Product Identifier 2017-NM-128-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 13, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 20003 through 20500 inclusive and 20501 through 20696 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 49, Airborne auxiliary power. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of fire incidents of the auxiliary power unit (APU) inlet, which caused tail cone damage after an initial failed APU start followed by two or more in-flight APU start attempts. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the APU inlet, which could result in a fire during flight. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the APU electronic control unit (ECU) wiring harness, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100- 49-04, dated March 29, 2017 (for S/N 20003 through 20500 inclusive); or Bombardier Service Bulletin 350-49-001, dated March 29, 2017 (for S/N 20501 through 20696 inclusive). (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-26, dated July 31, 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-2018-0274. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected]. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-49-04, dated March 29, 2017. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 350-49-001, dated March 29, 2017. (3) For Bombardier, Inc. 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. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 26, 2018. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-14500 Filed 7-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(f) Compliance approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Administration (NARA). For information on
Comply with this AD within the principal inspector, or lacking a principal the availability of this material at NARA, call
compliance times specified, unless already inspector, the manager of the local flight 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
done. standards district office/certificate holding www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
district office. locations.html.
(g) Functional Test (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
Within 42 months after the effective date requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 26, 2018.
of this AD, do a trim tank overflow functional actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Jeffrey E. Duven,
test in accordance with the Accomplishment be accomplished using a method approved
Instructions of the service information by the Manager, International Section, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3), Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; Certification Service.
as applicable. or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the [FR Doc. 2018–14504 Filed 7–6–18; 8:45 am]
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3130, DOA, the approval must include the DOA- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Revision 00, dated May 18, 2017. authorized signature.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–4140, (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
Revision 00, dated May 18, 2017. service information contains procedures or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–5061, tests that are identified as RC, those
Revision 00, dated May 18, 2017. procedures and tests must be done to comply Federal Aviation Administration
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
(h) Corrective Actions not identified as RC are recommended. Those
(1) If, during the functional test required by
14 CFR Part 39
procedures and tests that are not identified
paragraph (g) of this AD, the trim tank as RC may be deviated from using accepted [Docket No. FAA–2018–0274; Product
maximum allowable pressure is exceeded: methods in accordance with the operator’s Identifier 2017–NM–128–AD; Amendment
Before further flight, contact the Manager, maintenance or inspection program without 39–19325; AD 2018–14–05]
International Section, Transport Standards obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation the procedures and tests identified as RC can RIN 2120–AA64
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA be done and the airplane can be put back in
Design Organization Approval (DOA) to an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
obtain instructions for corrective actions, and changes to procedures or tests identified as Inc., Airplanes
within the compliance time indicated in RC require approval of an AMOC. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
those instructions accomplish the corrective
actions accordingly. (j) Related Information Administration (FAA), Department of
(2) If, during the functional test required by (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Transportation (DOT).
paragraph (g) of this AD, the trim surge tank Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD ACTION: Final rule.
maximum allowable pressure is exceeded: 2017–0152, dated August 17, 2017, for
Before further flight, do a general visual related information. This MCAI may be SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
inspection of the aperture leading to the found in the AD docket on the internet at airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
flame arrestors (NACA duct) and do a http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–100–1A10
detailed inspection of the flame arrestor in and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0270. airplanes. This AD was prompted by
accordance with the Accomplishment (2) For more information about this AD, reports of fire incidents of the auxiliary
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330– contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace power unit (APU) inlet, which caused
28–3130, Revision 00, dated May 18, 2017; Engineer, International Section, Transport tail cone damage after an initial failed
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–4140, Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th APU start followed by two or more in-
Revision 00, dated May 18, 2017; or Airbus St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
Service Bulletin A340–28–5061, Revision 00, fax 206–231–3229.
flight APU start attempts. This AD
dated May 18, 2017; as applicable. requires modification of the APU
(3) If, during any inspection required by (k) Material Incorporated by Reference electronic control unit (ECU) wiring
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, any discrepancy (1) The Director of the Federal Register harness. We are issuing this AD to
(blockage or damage of the NACA duct) is approved the incorporation by reference address the unsafe condition on these
found: Before further flight, accomplish the (IBR) of the service information listed in this products.
applicable corrective actions in accordance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. DATES: This AD is effective August 13,
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3130, (2) You must use this service information 2018.
Revision 00, dated May 18, 2017; Airbus as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register
Service Bulletin A340–28–4140, Revision 00, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference
dated May 18, 2017; or Airbus Service (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3130, of certain publications listed in this AD
Bulletin A340–28–5061, Revision 00, dated Revision 00, dated May 18, 2017. as of August 13, 2018.
May 18, 2017; as applicable. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–4140, ADDRESSES: For service information
Revision 00, dated May 18, 2017. identified in this final rule, contact
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
The following provisions also apply to this 5061, Revision 00, dated May 18, 2017.
AD: (3) For service information identified in West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine 7401; email thd.crj@
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; aero.bombardier.com; internet http://
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 www.bombardier.com. You may view
AD, if requested using the procedures found 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@ this service information at the FAA,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. Transport Standards Branch, 2200
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39.19, send your request to your principal (4) You may view this service information South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
inspector or local Flight Standards District at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
information on the availability of this
Office, as appropriate. If sending information 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
directly to the International Section, send it information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
to the attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available on the internet at
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may (5) You may view this service information http://www.regulations.gov by searching
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- that is incorporated by reference at the for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
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Examining the AD Docket We are issuing this AD to address Comments
failure of the APU inlet, which could We gave the public the opportunity to
You may examine the AD docket on result in a fire during flight.
the internet at http:// participate in developing this final rule.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Transport Canada Civil Aviation We received no comments on the NPRM
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– (TCCA), which is the aviation authority or on the determination of the cost to
0274; or in person at Docket Operations for Canada, has issued Canadian the public.
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–26,
Conclusion
through Friday, except Federal holidays. dated July 31, 2017, (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing We reviewed the relevant data and
The AD docket contains this final rule,
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the determined that air safety and the
the regulatory evaluation, any
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition public interest require adopting this
comments received, and other
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD– final rule as proposed, except for minor
information. The address for Docket
100–1A10 airplanes. The MCAI states: editorial changes. We have determined
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is in
that these minor changes:
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will APU inlet fire incidents causing tail cone
• Are consistent with the intent that
be available in the AD docket shortly damage have been reported after an initial
was proposed in the NPRM for
after receipt. failed APU start followed by two or more in-
addressing the unsafe condition; and
flight APU start attempts. Bombardier, Inc.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(BA) has determined that the in-flight
• Do not add any additional burden
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, negative pressure differential at the APU
upon the public than was already
Avionics and Administrative Services inlet allows flash fires of residual fuel in the proposed in the NPRM.
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, APU combustor to exit through the APU Related Service Information Under 1
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, inlet. CFR Part 51
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– As an interim mitigating action, BA has
228–7301; fax 516–794–5531; email 9- revised the affected aeroplane Aircraft Flight
Bombardier has issued Service
avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. Manual (AFM) procedure for in-flight APU Bulletin 100–49–04, dated March 29,
start to limit the number of APU start 2017; and Service Bulletin 350–49–001,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
attempts. dated March 29, 2017. This service
Discussion To further address the safety concerns information describes a modification of
associated with in-flight APU inlet fire, BA the APU ECU harness. These documents
We issued a notice of proposed is introducing a modification to the APU are distinct since they apply to different
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Electronic Control Unit (ECU) wiring harness airplane models in different
part 39 by adding an AD that would that will prevent a second attempt to start the configurations. This service information
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model APU following a failed start in flight. This is reasonably available because the
BD–100–1A10 airplanes. The NPRM [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate interested parties have access to it
published in the Federal Register on compliance with BA Service Bulletin (SB) through their normal course of business
April 13, 2018 (83 FR 16013). The 100–49–04 or SB 350–49–001, as applicable, or by the means identified in the
NPRM was prompted by reports of fire on affected aeroplanes. ADDRESSES section.
incidents of the APU inlet, which
caused tail cone damage after an initial You may examine the MCAI in the Costs of Compliance
failed APU start followed by two or AD docket on the internet at http:// We estimate that this AD affects 198
more in-flight APU start attempts. The www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes of U.S. registry.
NPRM proposed to require modification and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– We estimate the following costs to
of the APU ECU wiring harness. 0274. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification ............................. 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ..................................... $120 $375 $74,250
Authority for This Rulemaking for practices, methods, and procedures period, the Executive Director has
the Administrator finds necessary for delegated the authority to issue ADs
Title 49 of the United States Code
safety in air commerce. This regulation applicable to transport category
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, is within the scope of that authority airplanes and associated appliances to
section 106, describes the authority of because it addresses an unsafe condition the Director of the System Oversight
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: that is likely to exist or develop on Division.
Aviation Programs, describes in more products identified in this rulemaking
action. Regulatory Findings
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. This AD is issued in accordance with This AD will not have federalism
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We are issuing this rulemaking under authority delegated by the Executive implications under Executive Order
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 13132. This AD will not have a
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. substantial direct effect on the States, on
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that In accordance with that order, issuance the relationship between the national
section, Congress charges the FAA with of ADs is normally a function of the government and the States, or on the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Compliance and Airworthiness distribution of power and
air commerce by prescribing regulations Division, but during this transition
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responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance (2) You must use this service information
levels of government. Comply with this AD within the as applicable to do the actions required by
compliance times specified, unless already this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
For the reasons discussed above, I (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100–49–04,
certify that this AD: done.
dated March 29, 2017.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Modification (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 350–49–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Within 30 months after the effective date 001, dated March 29, 2017.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under of this AD: Modify the APU electronic (3) For Bombardier, Inc. service
control unit (ECU) wiring harness, in information identified in this AD, contact
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West,
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, accordance with the Accomplishment
Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone
1979), Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email
100–49–04, dated March 29, 2017 (for S/N
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 20003 through 20500 inclusive); or
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; internet http://
in Alaska, and www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 350–49–001,
(4) You may view this service information
(4) Will not have a significant dated March 29, 2017 (for S/N 20501 through
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
economic impact, positive or negative, 20696 inclusive).
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
on a substantial number of small entities (h) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the availability of this
under the criteria of the Regulatory material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
The following provisions also apply to this
Flexibility Act. (5) You may view this service information
AD:
that is incorporated by reference at the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
National Archives and Records
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Administration (NARA). For information on
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
the availability of this material at NARA, call
safety, Incorporation by reference, AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Safety. procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Adoption of the Amendment locations.html.
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
Accordingly, under the authority 26, 2018.
appropriate. If sending information directly
delegated to me by the Administrator, to the manager of the certification office, Jeffrey E. Duven,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
follows: Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New Certification Service.
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS [FR Doc. 2018–14500 Filed 7–6–18; 8:45 am]
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
DIRECTIVES 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
using any approved AMOC, notify your
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
continues to read as follows: principal inspector, the manager of the local DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
flight standards district office/certificate
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Federal Aviation Administration
holding district office.
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 14 CFR Part 39
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved [Docket No. FAA–2018–0115; Product
the following new airworthiness
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, Identifier 2017–NM–110–AD; Amendment
directive (AD): 39–19322; AD 2018–14–02]
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
2018–14–05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
39–19325; Docket No. FAA–2018–0274; RIN 2120–AA64
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
Product Identifier 2017–NM–128–AD. the DAO, the approval must include the Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
(a) Effective Date DAO-authorized signature. Company Airplanes
This AD is effective August 13, 2018. (i) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(b) Affected ADs (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Administration (FAA), DOT.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian ACTION: Final rule.
None.
Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–26, dated
(c) Applicability July 31, 2017, for related information. This SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Model BD–100–1A10 airplanes, certificated internet at http://www.regulations.gov by The Boeing Company Model 777–200,
in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 20003 searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2018–0274.
–200LR, –300, and –300ER series
through 20500 inclusive and 20501 through airplanes. This AD was prompted by
20696 inclusive. (2) For more information about this AD,
contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace reports that additional areas of Boeing
(d) Subject Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Material Specification (BMS) 8–39
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Services Section, New York ACO Branch, flexible urethane foam were found
America Code 49, Airborne auxiliary power. FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, during a routine inspection. This AD
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228– requires an inspection for foam
(e) Reason 7301; fax 516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco- insulation on the dripshield above the
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
This AD was prompted by reports of fire cos@faa.gov. overhead panel support structure and
incidents of the auxiliary power unit (APU) replacement if necessary. For certain
inlet, which caused tail cone damage after an (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
initial failed APU start followed by two or (1) The Director of the Federal Register airplanes, this AD also requires
more in-flight APU start attempts. We are approved the incorporation by reference replacement of foam insulation on the
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the APU (IBR) of the service information listed in this overhead panel support structure. We
inlet, which could result in a fire during paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
flight. part 51. condition on these products.
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective August 13, 2018. | |
| Contact | Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7301; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 31648 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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