83 FR 47315 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 182 (September 19, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 182 (September 19, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 19, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 47315-47318] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20105] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0799; Product Identifier 2018-NM-117-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-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of dislodged cargo compartment blow-out panels. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for any dislodged blow-out panel in the forward and aft cargo compartments, reporting of the inspection findings, and re-installation if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 5, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; 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- 0799; 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 Admin Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone [[Page 47316]] 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. 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-2018-0799; Product Identifier 2018-NM-117-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 AD CF-2018-15, dated June 6, 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-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states: Multiple events of dislodged cargo compartment blow-out panels have been reported in-service. It was determined that these events were caused by baggage impacting the cargo panel cage, or the cargo compartment liner below the cargo panel cage, during baggage loading and unloading on the ground, or during flight due to shifting luggage. Dislodged cargo compartment blow-out panels create openings in the forward and aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, these unintended openings in the forward and aft cargo compartments would provide a path for smoke, fire, and Halon to enter the adjacent equipment bays, flight deck, and passenger cabin, which could delay smoke detection in the forward and aft cargo compartments and result in the forward and aft cargo compartments not being able to maintain Halon concentration required for fire suppression. The cargo compartment fire may become uncontrollable if this condition is not corrected. This AD mandates repetitive [detailed] inspections of the affected forward and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels, and reporting of inspection findings where dislodged blow-out panels have been found [and re-installation of dislodged blow-out 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- 0799. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued C Series Data Module BD500-A-J50-10-01-01AAA- 310B-A, ``Forward and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels--Visual check,'' Issue 002, dated May 16, 2018. This service information describes procedures for an inspection for any dislodged blow-out panel in the forward and aft cargo compartments. Bombardier has issued C Series Data Module BD500-A-J50-10-01-00AAA- 521A-A, ``Decompression panels dislodging--Return to basic configuration,'' Issue 002, dated May 16, 2018. This service information describes procedures for re-installation of dislodged forward and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels. 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. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. This proposed AD also would require sending positive inspection results to Bombardier. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 21 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $1,785 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition action that would be required based on the results of any required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this on-condition action: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cost per Labor cost Parts cost product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170.... $0 $170 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the proposed on-condition reporting requirement in this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of reporting the inspection results on U.S. operators to be $85 per product. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a [[Page 47317]] collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this NPRM is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this NPRM is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and associated appliances 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-2018-0799; Product Identifier 2018- NM-117-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 5, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Model BD-500-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers 50001 and subsequent, equipped with blow-out panel part number D762213-503, D762216-505, or D762209-503. (2) Model BD-500-1A11 airplanes, serial numbers 55001 and subsequent, equipped with blow-out panel part number D762213-503, D762216-505, or D762209-503. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 50, Cargo and accessory compartment. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of dislodged cargo compartment blow-out panels. We are issuing this AD to address this condition, which could result in openings in the forward and aft cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment fire, these unintended openings in the forward and aft cargo compartments would provide a path for smoke, fire, and Halon to enter the adjacent equipment bays, flight deck, and passenger cabin, which could delay smoke detection in the forward and aft cargo compartments and result in the forward and aft cargo compartments not being able to maintain Halon concentration required for fire suppression. The cargo compartment fire may become uncontrollable if this condition is not addressed, which could result in the loss of controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections of the Forward and Aft Cargo Compartment Blow-Out Panels and Re-Installation Within 7 days or 50 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection for any dislodged blow-out panel in the forward and aft cargo compartments, in accordance with C Series (Bombardier) Data Module BD500-A-J50-10- 01-01AAA-310B-A, ``Forward and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels--Visual check,'' Issue 002, dated May 16, 2018. Re-install all dislodged forward and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels before further flight, in accordance with C Series (Bombardier) Data Module BD500-A-J50-10-01-00AAA-521A-A, ``Decompression panels dislodging--Return to basic configuration,'' Issue 002, dated May 16, 2018. Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles, repeat the detailed inspection for any dislodged blow-out panel in the forward and aft cargo compartments. (h) Reporting If any blow-out panel in the forward or aft cargo compartments is found dislodged during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, report findings to the Bombardier customer response center (CRC) via email: crc_cseries@aero.bombardier.com. Reportable findings include the airplane serial number on which any dislodged blow-out panel was found, the date of inspection, and the part number and location of each dislodged blow-out panel. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (i) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction [[Page 47318]] Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (j) 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2018-15, dated June 6, 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-2018-0799. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Admin 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-cos@faa.gov. (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 thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 10, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-20105 Filed 9-18-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 PART 30—SAFETY AND SOUNDESS SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
The OCC analyzed the proposed rule STANDARDS airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
under the factors set forth in the Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–500–1A10
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 30 and BD–500–1A11 airplanes. This
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 continues to read as follows:
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1532). Under this proposed AD was prompted by reports
analysis, the OCC considered whether Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1, 93a, 371, 1462a, of dislodged cargo compartment blow-
the proposed rule includes a Federal 1463, 1464, 1467a, 1818, 1828, 1831p–1, out panels. This proposed AD would
mandate that may result in the
1881–1884, 3102(b) and 5412(b)(2)(B); 15 require repetitive inspections for any
U.S.C. 1681s, 1681w, 6801, and 6805(b)(1). dislodged blow-out panel in the forward
expenditure by State, local, and Tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the ■ 2. Appendix E to part 30 is amended and aft cargo compartments, reporting of
private sector, of $100 million or more by: the inspection findings, and re-
in any one year (adjusted for inflation). ■ a. Removing the phrase ‘‘$50 billion’’ installation if necessary. We are
The OCC has determined that the and adding in its place the phrase ‘‘$250 proposing this AD to address the unsafe
proposed rule does not impose new billion’’ everywhere that it appears; condition on these products.
mandates. Therefore, we conclude that ■ b. Revising section I.B.1; DATES: We must receive comments on
the proposed rule will not result in an ■ c. Removing section I.B.2 and I.B.3; this proposed AD by November 5, 2018.
■ d. Redesignating the current section ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
expenditure of $100 million or more
annually by state, local, and tribal I.B.4 as I.B.2 and removing ‘‘January 1, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
governments, or by the private sector. 2017’’ and adding in its place the words 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
‘‘[EFFECTIVE DATE]’’; methods:
Plain Language ■ e. In newly designated section I.B.4, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Section 722 of the Gramm-Leach- removing the phrase ‘‘18 months’’ and http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Bliley Act requires the OCC to use plain adding in its place the phrase ‘‘12 instructions for submitting comments.
language in all proposed and final rules months’’. • Fax: 202–493–2251.
published after January 1, 2000. The The revisions read as follows: • Mail: U.S. Department of
OCC invites comment on how to make Appendix E to Part 30—OCC Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
this proposed rule easier to understand. Guidelines Establishing Standards for 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
For example: Recovery Planning by Certain Large W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
• Has the OCC organized the material Insured National Banks, Insured Washington, DC 20590.
to inform your needs? If not, how could Federal Savings Associations, and • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
the OCC present the proposed rule more Insured Federal Branches address above between 9 a.m. and 5
clearly? p.m., Monday through Friday, except
* * * * * Federal holidays.
• Are the requirements in the
proposed rule clearly stated? If not, how I. Introduction For service information identified in
could the proposal be more clearly * * * * * this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
stated? 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
B. Compliance Date Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone
• Does the proposed regulation
contain technical language or jargon that 1. A covered bank with average total 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email
consolidated assets, calculated according to thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; internet
is not clear? If so, which language paragraph I.E.1. of this appendix, equal to or
requires clarification? http://www.bombardier.com. You may
greater than $250 billion as of [EFFECTIVE view this service information at the
• Would a different format (grouping DATE] should be in compliance with this
and order of sections, use of headings, appendix on [EFFECTIVE DATE].
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
paragraphing) make the proposed South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
* * * * * information on the availability of this
regulation easier to understand? If so, Dated: September 11, 2018.
what changes would achieve that? material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Joseph M. Otting,
• Is this section format adequate? If Examining the AD Docket
Comptroller of the Currency.
not, which of the sections should be
[FR Doc. 2018–20166 Filed 9–18–18; 8:45 am]
You may examine the AD docket on
changed and how?
the internet at http://
• What other changes can the OCC BILLING CODE 4810–33–P
www.regulations.gov by searching for
incorporate to make the proposed
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
regulation easier to understand?
0799; or in person at Docket Operations
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 30 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Banks, Banking, Consumer protection, Federal Aviation Administration through Friday, except Federal holidays.
National banks, Privacy, Safety and The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
soundness, Reporting and 14 CFR Part 39 regulatory evaluation, any comments
recordkeeping requirements. received, and other information. The
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0799; Product street address for Docket Operations
Office of the Comptroller of the Identifier 2018–NM–117–AD] (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
Currency RIN 2120–AA64 ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
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12 CFR Chapter I available in the AD docket shortly after
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, receipt.
Authority and Issuance Inc., Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For the reasons set forth in the AGENCY: Federal Aviation Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
preamble, and under the authority of 12 Administration (FAA), DOT. Mechanical Systems and Admin
U.S.C. 93a, chapter I of title 12 of the Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Code of Federal Regulations is proposed Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
(NPRM).
to be amended as follows: 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
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516–228–7323; fax 516–794–5531; email compartment liner below the cargo panel dislodging—Return to basic
9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. cage, during baggage loading and unloading configuration,’’ Issue 002, dated May 16,
on the ground, or during flight due to shifting 2018. This service information describes
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: luggage.
Dislodged cargo compartment blow-out
procedures for re-installation of
Comments Invited dislodged forward and aft cargo
panels create openings in the forward and aft
We invite you to send any written cargo compartments. In the event of a cargo compartment blow-out panels.
relevant data, views, or arguments about compartment fire, these unintended openings This service information is reasonably
this proposal. Send your comments to in the forward and aft cargo compartments available because the interested parties
an address listed under the ADDRESSES would provide a path for smoke, fire, and
Halon to enter the adjacent equipment bays,
have access to it through their normal
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– course of business or by the means
flight deck, and passenger cabin, which
2018–0799; Product Identifier 2018– could delay smoke detection in the forward identified in the ADDRESSES section.
NM–117–AD’’ at the beginning of your and aft cargo compartments and result in the
comments. We specifically invite forward and aft cargo compartments not
FAA’s Determination
comments on the overall regulatory, being able to maintain Halon concentration This product has been approved by
economic, environmental, and energy required for fire suppression. The cargo
the aviation authority of another
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider compartment fire may become uncontrollable
if this condition is not corrected. country, and is approved for operation
all comments received by the closing in the United States. Pursuant to our
This AD mandates repetitive [detailed]
date and may amend this NPRM bilateral agreement with the State of
inspections of the affected forward and aft
because of those comments. cargo compartment blow-out panels, and Design Authority, we have been notified
We will post all comments we reporting of inspection findings where of the unsafe condition described in the
receive, without change, to http:// dislodged blow-out panels have been found MCAI and service information
www.regulations.gov, including any [and re-installation of dislodged blow-out
referenced above. We are proposing this
personal information you provide. We panels].
AD because we evaluated all the
will also post a report summarizing each You may examine the MCAI in the relevant information and determined
substantive verbal contact we receive AD docket on the internet at http:// the unsafe condition described
about this NPRM. www.regulations.gov by searching for previously is likely to exist or develop
Discussion and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– on other products of the same type
0799. design.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority Related Service Information Under 1 Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CFR Part 51
CF–2018–15, dated June 6, 2018 Bombardier has issued C Series Data This proposed AD would require
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Module BD500–A–J50–10–01–01AAA– accomplishing the actions specified in
Continuing Airworthiness Information, 310B–A, ‘‘Forward and aft cargo the service information described
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe compartment blow-out panels—Visual previously. This proposed AD also
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., check,’’ Issue 002, dated May 16, 2018. would require sending positive
Model BD–500–1A10 and BD–500– This service information describes inspection results to Bombardier.
1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states: procedures for an inspection for any Costs of Compliance
Multiple events of dislodged cargo dislodged blow-out panel in the forward
compartment blow-out panels have been and aft cargo compartments. We estimate that this proposed AD
reported in-service. It was determined that Bombardier has issued C Series Data affects 21 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
these events were caused by baggage Module BD500–A–J50–10–01–00AAA– estimate the following costs to comply
impacting the cargo panel cage, or the cargo 521A–A, ‘‘Decompression panels with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............................................................................................. $0 $85 $1,785
We estimate the following costs to do of any required actions. We have no way that might need this on-condition
any necessary on-condition action that of determining the number of aircraft action:
would be required based on the results
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...................................................................................................................... $0 $170
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We estimate that it would take about on these figures, we estimate the cost of Paperwork Reduction Act
1 work-hour per product to comply with reporting the inspection results on U.S. A federal agency may not conduct or
the proposed on-condition reporting operators to be $85 per product. sponsor, and a person is not required to
requirement in this proposed AD. The respond to, nor shall a person be subject
average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based to penalty for failure to comply with a
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collection of information subject to the distribution of power and panels. We are issuing this AD to address this
requirements of the Paperwork responsibilities among the various condition, which could result in openings in
Reduction Act unless that collection of levels of government. the forward and aft cargo compartments. In
For the reasons discussed above, I the event of a cargo compartment fire, these
information displays a current valid
unintended openings in the forward and aft
OMB control number. The control certify this proposed regulation: cargo compartments would provide a path for
number for the collection of information 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory smoke, fire, and Halon to enter the adjacent
required by this NPRM is 2120–0056. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; equipment bays, flight deck, and passenger
The paperwork cost associated with this 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the cabin, which could delay smoke detection in
NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the forward and aft cargo compartments and
Compliance section of this document (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); result in the forward and aft cargo
and includes time for reviewing 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in compartments not being able to maintain
instructions, as well as completing and Alaska; and Halon concentration required for fire
4. Will not have a significant suppression. The cargo compartment fire
reviewing the collection of information.
economic impact, positive or negative, may become uncontrollable if this condition
Therefore, all reporting associated with is not addressed, which could result in the
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments on a substantial number of small entities
loss of controllability of the airplane.
concerning the accuracy of this burden under the criteria of the Regulatory
and suggestions for reducing the burden Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance
should be directed to the FAA at 800 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comply with this AD within the
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, compliance times specified, unless already
DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done.
Clearance Officer, AES–200. safety, Incorporation by reference,
(g) Repetitive Inspections of the Forward
Safety. and Aft Cargo Compartment Blow-Out
Authority for This Rulemaking Panels and Re-Installation
The Proposed Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code Within 7 days or 50 flight cycles,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Accordingly, under the authority
whichever occurs first, after the effective date
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, delegated to me by the Administrator, of this AD, do a detailed inspection for any
section 106, describes the authority of the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part dislodged blow-out panel in the forward and
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: 39 as follows: aft cargo compartments, in accordance with
Aviation Programs, describes in more C Series (Bombardier) Data Module BD500–
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS A–J50–10–01–01AAA–310B–A, ‘‘Forward
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels—
authority. Visual check,’’ Issue 002, dated May 16,
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 2018. Re-install all dislodged forward and aft
the authority described in Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows: cargo compartment blow-out panels before
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: further flight, in accordance with C Series
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (Bombardier) Data Module BD500–A–J50–
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended] 10–01–00AAA–521A–A, ‘‘Decompression
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in panels dislodging—Return to basic
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
air commerce by prescribing regulations configuration,’’ Issue 002, dated May 16,
the following new airworthiness 2018. Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed
for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD): 100 flight cycles, repeat the detailed
the Administrator finds necessary for inspection for any dislodged blow-out panel
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2018–
safety in air commerce. This regulation 0799; Product Identifier 2018–NM–117– in the forward and aft cargo compartments.
is within the scope of that authority AD.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (h) Reporting
that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Comments Due Date If any blow-out panel in the forward or aft
products identified in this rulemaking We must receive comments by November cargo compartments is found dislodged
action. 5, 2018. during any inspection required by paragraph
This proposed AD is issued in (g) of this AD, at the applicable time
(b) Affected ADs specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this
accordance with authority delegated by None. AD, report findings to the Bombardier
the Executive Director, Aircraft customer response center (CRC) via email:
Certification Service, as authorized by (c) Applicability crc_cseries@aero.bombardier.com.
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Reportable findings include the airplane
with that order, issuance of ADs is airplanes, certificated in any category, serial number on which any dislodged blow-
normally a function of the Compliance identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of out panel was found, the date of inspection,
and Airworthiness Division, but during this AD. and the part number and location of each
(1) Model BD–500–1A10 airplanes, serial dislodged blow-out panel.
this transition period, the Executive
numbers 50001 and subsequent, equipped (1) If the inspection was done on or after
Director has delegated the authority to with blow-out panel part number D762213– the effective date of this AD: Submit the
issue ADs applicable to transport 503, D762216–505, or D762209–503. report within 30 days after the inspection.
category airplanes and associated (2) Model BD–500–1A11 airplanes, serial (2) If the inspection was done before the
appliances to the Director of the System numbers 55001 and subsequent, equipped effective date of this AD: Submit the report
Oversight Division. with blow-out panel part number D762213– within 30 days after the effective date of this
503, D762216–505, or D762209–503. AD.
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Regulatory Findings
(d) Subject (i) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
We determined that this proposed AD Statement
would not have federalism implications Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 50, Cargo and accessory A federal agency may not conduct or
under Executive Order 13132. This sponsor, and a person is not required to
compartment.
proposed AD would not have a respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
substantial direct effect on the States, on (e) Reason a penalty for failure to comply with a
the relationship between the national This AD was prompted by reports of collection of information subject to the
Government and the States, or on the dislodged cargo compartment blow-out requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
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Act unless that collection of information availability of this material at the FAA, call Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
displays a current valid OMB Control 206–231–3195. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Number. The OMB Control Number for this Federal holidays.
information collection is 2120–0056. Public Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on For service information identified in
reporting for this collection of information is September 10, 2018.
this SNPRM, contact Safran Landing
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per Michael Kaszycki,
response, including the time for reviewing
Systems, Inovel Parc Sud—7, rue
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Général Valérie André, 78140 VELIZY–
instructions, completing and reviewing the Aircraft Certification Service.
collection of information. All responses to VILLACOUBLAY—FRANCE; phone:
[FR Doc. 2018–20105 Filed 9–18–18; 8:45 am] +33 (0) 1 46 29 81 00; internet:
this collection of information are mandatory.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.safran-landing-systems.com. You
burden and suggestions for reducing the may view this referenced service
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 information at the FAA, Transport
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
20591, Attn: Information Collection Des Moines, WA. For information on the
Clearance Officer, AES–200. Federal Aviation Administration
availability of this material at the FAA,
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions call 206–231–3195.
14 CFR Part 39
The following provisions also apply to this Examining the AD Docket
AD: [Docket No. FAA–2018–0167; Product
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Identifier 2017–NM–131–AD] You may examine the AD docket on
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO the internet at http://
RIN 2120–AA64
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve www.regulations.gov by searching for
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In 0167; or in person at Docket Operations
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Avions de Transport Régional
Airplanes between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
request to your principal inspector or local through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Flight Standards District Office, as AGENCY: Federal Aviation The AD docket contains this SNPRM,
appropriate. If sending information directly
Administration (FAA), DOT. the regulatory evaluation, any
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to ATTN: Program Manager, ACTION: Supplemental notice of comments received, and other
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); information. The street address for
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, reopening of comment period. Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier Comments will be available in the AD
using any approved AMOC, notify your proposal for all ATR–GIE Avions de docket shortly after receipt.
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a Transport Régional Model ATR42 and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
principal inspector, the manager of the local Model ATR72 airplanes. This action
flight standards district office/certificate
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
revises the notice of proposed Engineer, International Section,
holding district office. rulemaking (NPRM) by increasing the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
number of affected parts that must be South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must inspected. We are proposing this telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
be accomplished using a method approved airworthiness directive (AD) to address
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, the unsafe condition on these products.
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation Since these actions would impose an Comments Invited
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design additional burden over those in the We invite you to send any written
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by NPRM, we are reopening the comment relevant data, views, or arguments about
the DAO, the approval must include the period to allow the public the chance to
DAO-authorized signature.
this proposal. Send your comments to
comment on these changes. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(k) Related Information DATES: The comment period for the section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing NPRM published in the Federal 2018–0167; Product Identifier 2017–
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Register on March 29, 2018 (83 FR NM–131–AD’’ at the beginning of your
AD CF–2018–15, dated June 6, 2018, for 13436), is reopened. comments. We specifically invite
related information. This MCAI may be We must receive comments on this comments on the overall regulatory,
found in the AD docket on the internet at SNPRM by November 5, 2018. economic, environmental, and energy
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this SNPRM. We will
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0799.
(2) For more information about this AD, using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the
contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this
Mechanical Systems and Admin Services methods: SNPRM based on those comments.
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
11590; telephone 516–228–7323; fax 516– instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
(3) For service information identified in • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
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this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
about this SNPRM.
855–7401; email thd.crj@
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590. Discussion
aero.bombardier.com; internet http://
www.bombardier.com. You may view this • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
service information at the FAA, Transport Transportation, Docket Operations, M– part 39 by adding an AD that would
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room apply to all ATR–GIE Avions de
Moines, WA. For information on the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Transport Régional Model ATR42 and
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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 5, 2018. | |
| Contact | Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Admin 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] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 47315 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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