83 FR 3939 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 19 (January 29, 2018)

Page Range		3939-3941
FR Document		2018-01317
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that operation of fuselage doors was interrupted due to corrosion in certain door roller bearings. This AD requires a one-time detailed inspection of the bearings for corrosion, and replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0621; Product Identifier 2017-NM-049-AD; Amendment 
39-19169; AD 2018-02-16]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by reports that operation of fuselage doors was interrupted 
due to corrosion in certain door roller bearings. This AD requires a 
one-time detailed inspection of the bearings for corrosion, and 
replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 5, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 5, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
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 referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue 
SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0621.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0621; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; 
fax 516-794-5531.

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 DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on June 21, 2017 (82 FR 28269) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was 
prompted by reports that operation of fuselage doors was interrupted 
due to corrosion in certain door roller bearings. The NPRM proposed to 
require a one-time detailed inspection of the bearings for corrosion, 
and replacement if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct bearing corrosion and prevent door operation interruptions that 
could inhibit safe evacuation of the airplane in an emergency.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2016-18, dated June 6, 2016 (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:

    A number of translating fuselage door operation interruptions 
has been reported. In one case, the Aft Service door could not be 
opened. It was found that the door lift latch bearings had corroded, 
which prevented the door from opening.

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    The translating doors are classified as emergency exits. The 
inability to open an emergency exit could inhibit evacuation in the 
event of an emergency. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate a 
one-time inspection of the translating door bearings to check for 
corrosion, replace bearings if required, and apply Corrosion 
Inhibiting Compound (CIC).

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0621.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and 
the FAA's response to each comment. The Air Line Pilots Association, 
International (ALPA) supported the NPRM.

Request To Remove Certain Service Information Procedures

    Horizon Air requested that we change the language in paragraph (g) 
of the proposed AD to exclude the ``Job Set-Up'' and ``Close Out'' 
sections of the Accomplishment Instructions, because accomplishing 
those sections does not correct the unsafe condition, and requiring 
them restricts an operator's ability to perform other maintenance in 
conjunction with the requirements of the AD. Horizon Air requested that 
the final rule mandate only paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-88, 
dated April 14, 2016.
    We agree with the commenter's request to exclude the ``Job Set-up'' 
and ``Close Out'' sections of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-88, dated April 14, 2016, because 
they are not required to address the unsafe condition identified in 
this AD. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to require only 
accomplishment of paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-88, dated April 14, 
2016.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84-52-88, dated April 14, 
2016. This service information describes procedures for identification 
of corrosion in fuselage door bearings, replacement if necessary, and 
CIC application. 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 143 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspection and CIC application.....  8 work-hours x $85 per hour              $0            $680         $97,240
                                      = $680 for 3 doors.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have 
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this 
replacement:

                                        On-condition CostsEstimated Costs
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                Action                            Labor cost              Parts cost        Cost per product
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Replacement...........................  4 work-hours x $85 per hour =             $432  $772 per door.
                                         $340 per door.
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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 to 
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that 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 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:

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    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):

2018-02-16 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19169; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0621; Product Identifier 2017-NM-049-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective March 5, 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, serial numbers 4001 
and 4003 through 4488 inclusive, except those incorporating 
Bombardier ModSum IS4Q5200050.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of interrupted operation of 
translating fuselage doors caused by corrosion in the door lift and 
latch shaft roller bearings. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct bearing corrosion and prevent door operation interruptions 
that could inhibit safe evacuation of the airplane in an emergency.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Replacement of Bearings

    Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, do a detailed visual 
inspection of all translating fuselage door lift and latch shaft 
roller bearings for signs of corrosion, damaged seals, and loss of 
lubricant; replace any corroded bearings; and apply corrosion-
inhibiting compound (CIC); in accordance with paragraph 3.B., 
``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 84-52-88, dated April 14, 2016.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-85, dated 
September 23, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-52-85, 
Revision A, dated January 22, 2016.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

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

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-18, dated June 6, 
2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0621.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Aziz Ahmed, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, 
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.

(k) 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 84-52-88, dated April 14, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) 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.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
    (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 Renton, Washington, on January 17, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-01317 Filed 1-26-18; 8:45 am]
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of this AD are presented in flight cycles (5) You may view this service information for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(landings). If the total flight cycles have not that is incorporated by reference at the 0621.
been kept, multiply the total number of National Archives and Records
airplane hours time-in-service (TIS) by 0.75 Administration (NARA). For information on Examining the AD Docket
to calculate the cycles. For the purposes of the availability of this material at NARA, call
this AD: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// You may examine the AD docket on
(i) 100 hours TIS × .75 = 75 cycles; and www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- the internet at http://
(ii) 1,000 hours TIS × .75 = 750 cycles. locations.html. www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January
16, 2018. 0621; or in person at the Docket
The following provisions also apply to this Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AD: Melvin J. Johnson,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Aircraft Certification Service.
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to contains this AD, the regulatory
[FR Doc. 2018–01310 Filed 1–26–18; 8:45 am]
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested evaluation, any comments received, and
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P other information. The street address for
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
Federal Aviation Administration Docket Operations, M–30, West
(816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before using any Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
approved AMOC on any airplane to which 14 CFR Part 39 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate Washington, DC 20590.
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight [Docket No. FAA–2017–0621; Product
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking Identifier 2017–NM–049–AD; Amendment
39–19169; AD 2018–02–16] Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
a PI, your local FSDO.
and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any RIN 2120–AA64
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, 11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax
be accomplished using a method approved
Inc., Airplanes 516–794–5531.
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Safety Agency (EASA). Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT). Discussion
(h) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017–0157, ACTION: Final rule. We issued a notice of proposed
dated August 25, 2017, and, for related rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
information. The MCAI can be found in the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would
AD docket on the internet at: https:// airworthiness directive (AD) for certain apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA- Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400 DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The NPRM
2017-0993-0002. series airplanes. This AD was prompted published in the Federal Register on
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference by reports that operation of fuselage June 21, 2017 (82 FR 28269) (‘‘the
doors was interrupted due to corrosion NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
in certain door roller bearings. This AD reports that operation of fuselage doors
(IBR) of the service information listed in this requires a one-time detailed inspection was interrupted due to corrosion in
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of the bearings for corrosion, and certain door roller bearings. The NPRM
part 51. replacement if necessary. We are issuing proposed to require a one-time detailed
(2) You must use this service information this AD to address the unsafe condition inspection of the bearings for corrosion,
as applicable to do the actions required by on these products. and replacement if necessary. We are
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective March 5,
(i) BAE Systems British Aerospace issuing this AD to detect and correct
Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Service
2018. bearing corrosion and prevent door
Bulletin 32–JA981042 Rev 9, dated July 11,
The Director of the Federal Register operation interruptions that could
2017. approved the incorporation by reference inhibit safe evacuation of the airplane in
(ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD an emergency.
(3) For BAE Systems (Operations) Limited as of March 5, 2018. Transport Canada Civil Aviation
service information identified in this AD, ADDRESSES: For service information (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, identified in this final rule, contact
Customer Information Department, Prestwick
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–18,
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,
Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone: +44
Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, dated June 6, 2016 (referred to after this
1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email: Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; as the Mandatory Continuing
RApublications@baesystems.com; internet: telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375– Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ 4539; email thd.qseries@ MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
RegionalAircraft/. aero.bombardier.com; internet http:// for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
(4) You may view this service information www.bombardier.com. You may view DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The MCAI
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 this referenced service information at
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
states:
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
information on the availability of this A number of translating fuselage door
material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For operation interruptions has been reported. In
addition, you can access this service information on the availability of this one case, the Aft Service door could not be
information on the internet at http:// material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. opened. It was found that the door lift latch
www.regulations.gov by searching for and It is also available on the internet at bearings had corroded, which prevented the
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0993. http://www.regulations.gov by searching door from opening.

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1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Inspection and Replacement of Bearings (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months (1) The Director of the Federal Register
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the after the effective date of this AD, whichever approved the incorporation by reference
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures occurs earlier, do a detailed visual inspection (IBR) of the service information listed in this
of all translating fuselage door lift and latch paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); part 51.
shaft roller bearings for signs of corrosion,
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in damaged seals, and loss of lubricant; replace (2) You must use this service information
Alaska; and any corroded bearings; and apply corrosion- as applicable to do the actions required by
4. Will not have a significant inhibiting compound (CIC); in accordance this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
with paragraph 3.B., ‘‘Procedure,’’ of the (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–52–88,
economic impact, positive or negative, dated April 14, 2016.
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
on a substantial number of small entities Service Bulletin 84–52–88, dated April 14, (ii) Reserved.
under the criteria of the Regulatory 2016. (3) For service information identified in
Flexibility Act. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
(h) Credit for Previous Actions Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This paragraph provides credit for actions Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
actions were performed before the effective email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
safety, Incorporation by reference, internet http://www.bombardier.com.
date of this AD using Bombardier Service
Safety. Bulletin 84–52–85, dated September 23, (4) You may view this service information
Adoption of the Amendment 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–52– at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
85, Revision A, dated January 22, 2016. 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
Accordingly, under the authority information on the availability of this
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
delegated to me by the Administrator,
The following provisions also apply to this (5) You may view this service information
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
AD: that is incorporated by reference at the
follows: National Archives and Records
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Administration (NARA). For information on
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the availability of this material at NARA, call
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
DIRECTIVES AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your locations.html.
continues to read as follows: request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Flight Standards District Office, as 17, 2018.
appropriate. If sending information directly Michael Kaszycki,
§ 39.13 [Amended] to the manager of the certification office,
send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Aircraft Certification Service.
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
the following new airworthiness York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, [FR Doc. 2018–01317 Filed 1–26–18; 8:45 am]
directive (AD): Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
2018–02–16 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment using any approved AMOC, notify your
39–19169; Docket No. FAA–2017–0621; appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
Product Identifier 2017–NM–049–AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
principal inspector, the manager of the local
(a) Effective Date flight standards district office/certificate Federal Aviation Administration
holding district office.
This AD is effective March 5, 2018.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 14 CFR Part 39
(b) Affected ADs requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must [Docket No. FAA–2017–0896; Product
None.
be accomplished using a method approved Identifier 2017–SW–034–AD; Amendment
(c) Applicability by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, 39–19166; AD 2018–02–13]
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation RIN 2120–AA64
Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4488 the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
Aircraft Corporation Helicopters
inclusive, except those incorporating
Bombardier ModSum IS4Q5200050. (j) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(d) Subject
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian ACTION: Final rule.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors. Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–18, dated
SUMMARY: We are superseding
June 6, 2016, for related information. This
(e) Reason MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–07–
This AD was prompted by reports of internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 02 for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
interrupted operation of translating fuselage searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– (Sikorsky) Model 269D and Model 269D
doors caused by corrosion in the door lift and 2017–0621. Configuration A helicopters. AD 2017–
latch shaft roller bearings. We are issuing this (2) For more information about this AD, 07–02 required reducing the life limit of
AD to detect and correct bearing corrosion contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, and inspecting certain drive shafts. This
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and prevent door operation interruptions that Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, new AD retains the requirements of AD
could inhibit safe evacuation of the airplane FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart 2017–07–02 and requires repeating the
in an emergency. Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; inspections. The actions of this AD are
telephone 516–228–7329; fax 516–794–5531.
(f) Compliance (3) Service information identified in this
intended to detect and prevent an
Comply with this AD within the AD that is not incorporated by reference is unsafe condition on these products.
compliance times specified, unless already available at the addresses specified in DATES: This AD is effective March 5,
done. paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. 2018.

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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 March 5, 2018.
Contact		Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531.
FR Citation		83 FR 3939
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 3939 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 19 (January 29, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
