83 FR 47113 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 181 (September 18, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 181 (September 18, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-20098 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 18, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 47113-47116] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20098] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0796; Product Identifier 2018-NM-104-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 of drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels being obstructed with sealant. This proposed AD would require inspecting for and removing all sealant blocking the drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 2, 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 [[Page 47114]] 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- 0796; 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: Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; 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-2018-0796; Product Identifier 2018-NM-104-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- 2018-14, dated May 1, 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 Aerospace (BA) has informed Transport Canada that the drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels may be obstructed with sealant. The purpose of the drainage holes is to allow for drainage of a limited quantity of fluids due to any leaks, should they occur. This condition, if not corrected, may prevent the timely detection of fluid leakage that could lead to the accumulation of flammable fluids/vapors, beyond the design capacity of the belly fairing venting provisions [which could ignite if an ignition source (i.e., spark, static discharge, heat, etc.) is present]. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the removal of all sealant blocking the drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels. 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- 0796. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., has issued the following service information for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes. Service Bulletin 700-53-051, dated May 17, 2017. Service Bulletin 700-53-6009, dated May 17, 2017. Bombardier, Inc., has issued the following service information for Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes. Service Bulletin 700-1A11-53-026, dated May 17, 2017. Service Bulletin 700-53-5010, dated May 17, 2017. This service information describes procedures for inspecting for and removing sealant blocking the drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models and 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 design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 376 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510 per airplane................. $0 $510 $191,760 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 47115]] 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-2018-0796; Product Identifier 2018- NM-104-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 2, 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 9707 inclusive, 9709 through 9717 inclusive, 9719 through 9726 inclusive, 9728, 9730, 9732 through 9734 inclusive, 9736 through 9740 inclusive, 9742 through 9745 inclusive, 9749, 9751, 9757, and 9998. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels being obstructed with sealant. We are issuing this AD to address fluid leakage that could lead to the accumulation of flammable fluids/vapors, beyond the design capacity of the belly fairing venting provisions, which could ignite if an ignition source (i.e., spark, static discharge, heat, etc.) is present. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Sealant Removal Within 375 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection for and remove all sealant blocking the drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP18SE18.005 (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 ACO Branch, 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 [[Page 47116]] 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-2018-14, dated May 1, 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-2018-0796. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516 228 7323; 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 Airplane 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 September 7, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-20098 Filed 9-17-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(i) Governance (including (3) Retention or continuation of the shall comply with, and shall be subject
incorporation, bylaws, boards of nonconforming subsidiary, asset, or to, the provisions of this part as if it
directors, shareholders, and distribution activity is consistent with the safe and were making an election for the first
of dividends); sound operation of the covered savings time.
(ii) Consolidation, merger, association.
dissolution, conversion (including (c) Applicable law. Until a covered § 101.8 Evasion.
conversion to a stock bank or to another savings association divests, conforms, or The OCC may disapprove any notice
charter), conservatorship, and discontinues a nonconforming submitted pursuant to this part if the
receivership; subsidiary, asset, or activity, the OCC has reasonable cause to believe the
(iii) Provisions of law applicable only nonconforming subsidiary, asset, or notice is made for the purpose of
to Federal mutual savings associations; activity shall continue to be subject to evading § 101.5, including as that
(iv) Offers and sales of securities at an the same provisions of law that applied section applies to a covered savings
office of a Federal savings association; to the nonconforming subsidiary, asset, association terminating an election.
(v) Inclusion of subordinated debt or activity on the day before the Dated: September 10, 2018.
securities and mandatorily redeemable effective date of the election. Joseph M. Otting,
preferred stock as Federal savings Comptroller of the Currency.
association supplementary (tier 2) § 101.6 Termination.
[FR Doc. 2018–19955 Filed 9–17–18; 8:45 am]
capital; (a) Termination. A covered savings
association may terminate its election to BILLING CODE 4810–33–P
(vi) Increases in permanent capital of
a Federal stock savings association; operate as a covered savings association,
(vii) Rules of practice and procedure after an appropriate period of time as
in adjudicatory proceedings; determined by the OCC, by submitting DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(viii) Rules for investigative a notice to the appropriate OCC
supervisory office. Federal Aviation Administration
proceedings and formal examination
proceedings; (b) Procedures. A covered savings
(ix) Removals, suspensions, and association wishing to terminate its 14 CFR Part 39
prohibitions where a crime is charged or election shall comply with, and shall be [Docket No. FAA–2018–0796; Product
proven; subject to, the provisions of §§ 101.2, Identifier 2018–NM–104–AD]
(x) Security procedures; 101.3, and 101.5, except that:
RIN 2120–AA64
(xi) Maintenance of records and (1) The provisions of §§ 101.3 and
recordkeeping and confirmation 101.5 shall be applied by substituting Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
requirements for securities transactions; ‘‘covered savings association’’ for Inc., Airplanes
(xii) Nondiscrimination; and ‘‘Federal savings association’’ and
(xiii) Advertising. ‘‘Federal savings association’’ for AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(b) Existing branches. A covered ‘‘covered savings association’’ each Administration (FAA), DOT.
savings association may continue to place those terms appear in those ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
operate any branch or agency that the sections; (NPRM).
covered savings association operated on (2) Section 101.3(a)(1) and (2)(ii) shall
the effective date of the election. not apply; and SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(3) Sections 101.3 and 101.5 shall be airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
§ 101.5 Nonconforming subsidiaries, applied by substituting ‘‘effective date Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10
assets, and activities. and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This
of the termination’’ for ‘‘effective date of
(a) Divestiture, conformance, or the election.’’ proposed AD was prompted by reports
discontinuation. A covered savings (c) Applicable law. On and after the of drainage holes on the belly fairing
association shall divest, conform, or effective date of the termination, a forward and middle access panels being
discontinue a nonconforming Federal savings association that has obstructed with sealant. This proposed
subsidiary, asset, or activity at the terminated its election to operate as a AD would require inspecting for and
earliest time that prudent judgment covered savings association shall be removing all sealant blocking the
dictates but not later than two years subject to the same provisions of law as drainage holes on the belly fairing
after the effective date of the election. a Federal savings association that has forward and middle access panels. We
The OCC may require a covered savings not made an election under this part. are proposing this AD to address the
association to submit a plan to divest, unsafe condition on these products.
conform, or discontinue a § 101.7 Reelection. DATES: We must receive comments on
nonconforming subsidiary, asset, or (a) Reelection. A Federal savings this proposed AD by November 2, 2018.
activity. association that has terminated its ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(b) Extension. The OCC may grant a election to operate as a covered savings using the procedures found in 14 CFR
covered savings association extensions association may submit a notice to 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
of not more than two years each up to reelect to operate as a covered savings methods:
a maximum of eight years if the OCC association, if at least five years have • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
determines that: elapsed since the effective date of the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(1) The covered savings association termination. Upon determining that instructions for submitting comments.
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has made a good faith effort to divest, good cause exists, the OCC may permit • Fax: 202–493–2251.
conform, or discontinue the a Federal savings association to reelect • Mail: U.S. Department of
nonconforming subsidiary, asset, or to operate as a covered savings Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
activity; association prior to the expiration of the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(2) Divestiture, conformance, or five-year period. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
discontinuation would have a material (b) Procedures and treatment. A Washington, DC 20590.
adverse financial effect on the covered Federal savings association reelecting to • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
savings association; and operate as a covered savings association address above between 9 a.m. and 5
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except economic, environmental, and energy Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10
Federal holidays. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider airplanes.
For service information identified in all comments received by the closing • Service Bulletin 700–53–051, dated
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., date and may amend this NPRM May 17, 2017.
400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, because of those comments.
Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone: We will post all comments we • Service Bulletin 700–53–6009,
514–855–5000; fax: 514–855–7401; receive, without change, to http:// dated May 17, 2017.
email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; www.regulations.gov, including any Bombardier, Inc., has issued the
internet: http://www.bombardier.com. personal information you provide. We following service information for
You may view this service information will also post a report summarizing each Bombardier Model BD–700–1A11
at the FAA, Transport Standards substantive verbal contact we receive airplanes.
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des about this NPRM. • Service Bulletin 700–1A11–53–026,
Moines, WA. For information on the dated May 17, 2017.
availability of this material at the FAA, Discussion
call 206–231–3195. Transport Canada Civil Aviation • Service Bulletin 700–53–5010,
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority dated May 17, 2017.
Examining the AD Docket
for Canada, has issued Canadian This service information describes
You may examine the AD docket on Airworthiness Directive CF–2018–14, procedures for inspecting for and
the internet at http:// dated May 1, 2018 (referred to after this removing sealant blocking the drainage
www.regulations.gov by searching for as the Mandatory Continuing holes on the belly fairing forward and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the middle access panels. These documents
0796; or in person at Docket Operations MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition are distinct since they apply to different
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD– airplane models and configurations.
through Friday, except Federal holidays. 700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This service information is reasonably
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the The MCAI states: available because the interested parties
regulatory evaluation, any comments have access to it through their normal
Bombardier Aerospace (BA) has informed
received, and other information. The Transport Canada that the drainage holes on course of business or by the means
street address for Docket Operations the belly fairing forward and middle access identified in the ADDRESSES section.
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the panels may be obstructed with sealant. The
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be purpose of the drainage holes is to allow for FAA’s Determination
available in the AD docket shortly after drainage of a limited quantity of fluids due
This product has been approved by
receipt. to any leaks, should they occur. This
condition, if not corrected, may prevent the the aviation authority of another
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
timely detection of fluid leakage that could country, and is approved for operation
Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, in the United States. Pursuant to our
lead to the accumulation of flammable fluids/
Mechanical Systems and Administrative vapors, beyond the design capacity of the bilateral agreement with the State of
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO belly fairing venting provisions [which could Design Authority, we have been notified
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite ignite if an ignition source (i.e., spark, static of the unsafe condition described in the
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone discharge, heat, etc.) is present]. MCAI and service information
516–228–7323; fax 516–794–5531; email This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate referenced above. We are proposing this
9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. the removal of all sealant blocking the
AD because we evaluated all the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: drainage holes on the belly fairing forward
and middle access panels. relevant information and determined
Comments Invited the unsafe condition described
You may examine the MCAI in the previously is likely to exist or develop
We invite you to send any written AD docket on the internet at http:// on other products of the same type
relevant data, views, or arguments about www.regulations.gov by searching for design.
this proposal. Send your comments to and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
an address listed under the ADDRESSES 0796. Costs of Compliance
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–0796; Product Identifier 2018– Related Service Information Under 1 We estimate that this proposed AD
NM–104–AD’’ at the beginning of your CFR Part 51 affects 376 airplanes of U.S. registry.
comments. We specifically invite Bombardier, Inc., has issued the We estimate the following costs to
comments on the overall regulatory, following service information for comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per airplane ...................................................................... $0 $510 $191,760
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Authority for This Rulemaking detail the scope of the Agency’s air commerce by prescribing regulations
authority. for practices, methods, and procedures
Title 49 of the United States Code the Administrator finds necessary for
We are issuing this rulemaking under
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety in air commerce. This regulation
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, is within the scope of that authority
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
section 106, describes the authority of ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that because it addresses an unsafe condition
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: section, Congress charges the FAA with that is likely to exist or develop on
Aviation Programs, describes in more promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by necessary. We are proposing this AD to comments on the overall regulatory,
the DAO, the approval must include the address the unsafe condition on these economic, environmental, and energy
DAO-authorized signature. products. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
(i) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on all comments received by the closing
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing this proposed AD by November 2, 2018. date and may amend this NPRM
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian because of those comments.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Airworthiness Directive CF–2018–14, dated We will post all comments we
May 1, 2018, for related information. This
using the procedures found in 14 CFR receive, without change, to http://
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following www.regulations.gov, including any
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by methods: personal information you provide. We
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to will also post a report summarizing each
2018–0796. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the substantive verbal contact we receive
(2) For more information about this AD, instructions for submitting comments. about this NPRM.
contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Mechanical Systems and Administrative • Mail: U.S. Department of Discussion
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, In 2015, we were notified of a fatal
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room accident caused by the in-flight
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516 228
7323; fax 516 794 5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, structural failure of a wing on a
cos@faa.gov. Washington, DC 20590. Weatherly Model 620B airplane. The
(3) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail accident investigation found multiple
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- address above between 9 a.m. and 5 fatigue cracks in the center wing front
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, p.m., Monday through Friday, except spar lower hinge bracket. As a result of
Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514– Federal holidays. operator inspections, a cracked hinge
855–7401; email: thd.crj@ For service information identified in
aero.bombardier.com; internet: http:// bracket in the center wing to outer wing
this NPRM, contact Weatherly Aircraft joint was also reported on a different
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Company, 2034 West Potomac Avenue,
service information at the FAA, Transport airplane. The hinge bracket from the
Airplane Standards Branch, 2200 South
Chicago, Illinois 60622–3152; second report had completely failed,
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information telephone: (424) 772–1812; email: and the airplane was relying on the
on the availability of this material at the garybeck@cox.net. You may review second failsafe hinge bracket to carry
FAA, call 206–231–3195. copies of the referenced service the wing loads. This condition, if not
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on information at the FAA, Policy and addressed, could result in failure of the
September 7, 2018. Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas wing front spar lower hinge brackets
Michael Kaszycki, City, Missouri 64106. For information and lead to in-flight separation of the
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
on the availability of this material at the wing with consequent loss of control of
Aircraft Certification Service. FAA, call (816) 329–4148. the airplane.
[FR Doc. 2018–20098 Filed 9–17–18; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket To correct this unsafe condition, we
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P issued AD 2016–07–11 (81 FR 18461,
You may examine the AD docket on March 31, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–07–11’’),
the internet at http:// which requires a one-time visual
www.regulations.gov by searching for inspection of the center and outer wing
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– front spar lower hinge brackets for
Federal Aviation Administration 0833; or in person at Docket Operations cracks and corrosion and corrective
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday action as necessary. AD 2016–07–11
14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays. also requires sending a report of the
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the inspection results to the FAA.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0833; Product regulatory evaluation, any comments
Identifier 2018–CE–031–AD] Since we issued AD 2016–07–11,
received, and other information. The Weatherly has developed improved
RIN 2120–AA64 street address for Docket Operations center wing hinge brackets
(phone: 800–647–5527) is listed above. manufactured from corrosion resistant
Airworthiness Directives; Weatherly Comments will be available in the AD material. Weatherly also issued new
Aircraft Company docket shortly after receipt. service information for repetitive visual
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and detailed inspections. Since the
Administration (FAA), DOT. Mike Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Los cause of the fatigue cracks were
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, attributed to corrosion pits on the
(NPRM). FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100, accident airplane, we propose to issue
Lakewood, California, 90712; phone: this new AD to require those repetitive
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new (562) 627–5325; fax: (562) 627–5210; visual and detailed inspection actions.
airworthiness directive (AD) for all email: mike.s.lee@faa.gov.
Weatherly Aircraft Company Related Service Information Under 1
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(Weatherly) Models 201, 201A, 201B, CFR Part 51
201C, 620, 620A, 620B, 620B–TG, and Comments Invited We reviewed Weatherly 201/620
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
620TP airplanes. This proposed AD was We invite you to send any written Service Bulletin SB–201/620–18001,
prompted by reports of fatigue cracking relevant data, views, or arguments about Revision C, dated May 21, 2018. The
of the center wing and outer wing spar this proposal. Send your comments to service information describes
hinge brackets due to corrosion pitting. an address listed under the ADDRESSES procedures for initial and repetitive
This proposed AD would require section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– inspections of the wing hinge brackets,
repetitive inspections of the wing hinge 2018–0833; Product Identifier 2018–CE– pins, and wing spar structure for
brackets, pins, and wing spar structure 018–AD’’ at the beginning of your corrosion and/or cracks with repair or
with repair or replacement of parts as comments. We specifically invite replacement as necessary. This service
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco- [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 47113 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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