83 FR 48521 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 187 (September 26, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 26, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 48521-48524] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20350] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 26, 2018 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 48521]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0399; Product Identifier 2018-NM-008-AD; Amendment 39-19412; AD 2018-19-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-17-04, which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. AD 2015-17-04 required replacement of left and right fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system. This AD adds a detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self-locking nuts of the elevator control linkages and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod and a report indicating that certain revisions of the service information were missing instructions for proper installation of certain key washers. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 31, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 31, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free phone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial phone: 1-514- 855-2999; fax: 514-855-7401; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0399. 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- 0399; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Operations, 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: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2015-17-04, Amendment 39-18237 (80 FR 50556, August 20, 2015) (``AD 2015-17-04''). AD 2015-17-04 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600- 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2018 (83 FR 21966). The NPRM was prompted by reports of a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod and a report indicating that certain revisions of the service information were missing instructions for proper installation of the key washers having part number BA698-93726-3. The NPRM proposed to continue to require replacement of left and right fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system. The NPRM also proposed to require a detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self-locking nuts of the elevator control linkages and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod, which could lead to uncommanded elevator movement of the associated control surface, a large difference between the position of the left and the right elevator control surfaces, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2014-44R1, dated October 6, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states: During an engineering review of the Elevator Control system, it was discovered that a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod could lead to an uncommanded elevator movement of the associated control surface. This uncommanded movement may cause a large difference between the position of the left and the right elevator control surface resulting in reduced controllability of the aeroplane and compromised structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of the existing elevator lever assemblies and control rods with newly designed ones, which will prevent a disconnect between the components of the elevator control system should a failure occur. Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to require operators, * * * [regardless of previously accomplished actions], to perform a detailed visual inspection for the correct installation of the tab key washers and to re-torque the nut(s) [and corrective actions that include bending one tab of the key washer on a flat surface of the self-locking nut] if the tab key washer(s) does not have one tab bent on a flat surface of the self-locking nut. [[Page 48522]] 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- 0399. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) reviewed and expressed support for the NPRM. Request To Clarify Required Actions in Paragraph (h) of the Proposed AD Endeavor Air and SkyWest Airlines requested that we clarify paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to specify Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27- 062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. The commenters pointed out that the Accomplishment Instructions are divided into two parts, Part A and Part B. The commenters also mentioned that Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions contains modification procedures (specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD) and Part B contains inspection requirements (specified in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD). We agree to clarify as suggested by the commenter and have revised paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD accordingly. Request To Clarify Credit for Actions Accomplished Using Bombardier Service Non-Incorporated Engineering Order (SNIEO) Endeavor Air requested that we clarify paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD to state that Bombardier SNIEO KBA670-93707 S02, dated July 21, 2015, can be accomplished concurrently or subsequently with the service information specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of the proposed AD. The commenter pointed out that the level of safety is equivalent if the actions specified in Bombardier SNIEO KBA670-93707 S02, dated July 21, 2015, are accomplished subsequently to the actions specified in the service information specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of the proposed AD. We agree with the commenter for the reasons provided and have revised paragraph (i)(2) of this AD accordingly. Request To Provide Credit for Actions Previously Accomplished Endeavor Air requested that we provide credit for accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27- 062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. We acknowledge the commenter's requests and agree to clarify. Paragraph (f) of this AD states to accomplish the required actions within the compliance times specified, ``unless already done.'' Therefore, if operators have accomplished the actions required for compliance with this AD before the effective date of this AD, no further action is necessary. We have not revised this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the changes 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 addressing 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 final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. This service information describes procedures for replacing the elevator lever assemblies and control rods, and a detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self- locking nuts of the elevator control linkages and corrective actions, which include bending the tab of the key washers and re-torqueing the self-locking nuts. 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 549 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of fixed control rods and 14 work-hours x $85 per $6,712 $7,902 $4,338,198 lever assemblies (retained actions hour = $1,190. from AD 2015-17-04). Detailed visual inspection of the key 3 work-hours x $85 per 0 255 139,995 washers and self-locking nuts (new hour = $255. action). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 48523]] 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: 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-17-04, Amendment 39-18237 (80 FR 50556, August 20, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2018-19-12 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19412; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0399; Product Identifier 2018-NM-008-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 31, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-17-04, Amendment 39-18237 (80 FR 50556, August 20, 2015) (``AD 2015-17-04''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10337 inclusive. (2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through 15298 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod and a report indicating that certain revisions of the service information were missing instructions for proper installation of the key washers having part number BA698- 93726-3. We are issuing this AD to prevent a disconnect between the elevator lever and control rod, which could lead to uncommanded elevator movement of the associated control surface, a large difference between the position of the left and the right elevator control surfaces, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane and degradation of the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Replacement of Elevator Lever Assemblies and Control Rods, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2015-17-04, with revised service information. Within 9,200 flight hours or 5 years, whichever occurs first, after September 24, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-17-04): Replace the left and right fixed control rods and lever assemblies of the elevator control system with newly designed control rods and lever assemblies, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015; or Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017, may be used. (h) New Requirement of This AD: Detailed Visual Inspection and Corrective Actions Within 8,800 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of the key washers and self-locking nuts of the elevator control linkages, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) 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 670BA- 27-062, dated December 12, 2013; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA- 27-062, Revision A, dated April 1, 2014; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision D, dated December 1, 2015. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD, provided Bombardier Service Non-Incorporated Engineering Order (SNIEO) KBA670-93707 S02, dated July 21, 2015, was done concurrently with or subsequently to the service information specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, dated December 12, 2013; Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision A, dated April 1, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision B, dated October 10, 2014. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015. This service information was previously incorporated by reference in AD 2015-17-04. (3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA- 27-062, Revision D, dated December 1, 2015. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions (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; phone: 516-228-7300; fax: 516-794-5531. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-17-04, are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (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-2014-44R1, dated October 6, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be [[Page 48524]] found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0399. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7318; 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 (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD. (l) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 31, 2018. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (4) For Bombardier, Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free phone: 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial phone: 1-514-855-2999; fax: 514-855-7401; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. (5) 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. (6) 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: Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 7, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-20350 Filed 9-25-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
http://www.bombardier.com. You may and right fixed control rods and lever
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by view this referenced service information assemblies of the elevator control
the Superintendent of Documents. at the FAA, Transport Standards system. The NPRM also proposed to
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des require a detailed visual inspection of
Moines, WA. For information on the the key washers and self-locking nuts of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION availability of this material at the FAA, the elevator control linkages and
call 206–231–3195. It is also available corrective actions if necessary. We are
Federal Aviation Administration on the internet at http:// issuing this AD to prevent a disconnect
www.regulations.gov by searching for between the elevator lever and control
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– rod, which could lead to uncommanded
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0399; Product 0399. elevator movement of the associated
Identifier 2018–NM–008–AD; Amendment control surface, a large difference
39–19412; AD 2018–19–12] Examining the AD Docket
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the internet at http:// consequent reduced controllability of
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, www.regulations.gov by searching for the airplane and degradation of the
Inc., Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– structural integrity of the horizontal
0399; or in person at Docket Operations stabilizer.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Transport Canada Civil Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of through Friday, except Federal holidays. (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Transportation (DOT). The AD docket contains this final rule, for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
ACTION: Final rule. the regulatory evaluation, any CF–2014–44R1, dated October 6, 2017
comments received, and other (referred to after this as the Mandatory
SUMMARY: We are superseding information. The address for Docket Continuing Airworthiness Information,
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–17– Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
04, which applied to certain Docket Operations, U.S. Department of condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Series 700, 701, & 702), Model CL–600–
Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and
Series 705), and Model CL–600–2D24 Washington, DC 20590. Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. AD FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Series 900) airplanes. The MCAI states:
2015–17–04 required replacement of left Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
and right fixed control rods and lever During an engineering review of the
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Elevator Control system, it was discovered
assemblies of the elevator control Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, that a disconnect between the elevator lever
system. This AD adds a detailed visual 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, and control rod could lead to an
inspection of the key washers and self- Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516–228– uncommanded elevator movement of the
locking nuts of the elevator control 7318; fax: 516–794–5531. associated control surface. This
linkages and corrective actions if uncommanded movement may cause a large
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: difference between the position of the left
necessary. This AD was prompted by
reports of a disconnect between the and the right elevator control surface
Discussion
resulting in reduced controllability of the
elevator lever and control rod and a We issued a notice of proposed aeroplane and compromised structural
report indicating that certain revisions rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR integrity of the horizontal stabilizer.
of the service information were missing part 39 to supersede AD 2015–17–04, This [Canadian] AD mandates the
instructions for proper installation of Amendment 39–18237 (80 FR 50556, replacement of the existing elevator lever
certain key washers. We are issuing this August 20, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–17–04’’).
assemblies and control rods with newly
AD to address the unsafe condition on designed ones, which will prevent a
AD 2015–17–04 applied to certain disconnect between the components of the
these products. Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 elevator control system should a failure
DATES: This AD is effective October 31, (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), occur.
2018. Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued
The Director of the Federal Register Series 705), and Model CL–600–2D24 to require operators, * * * [regardless of
approved the incorporation by reference (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The previously accomplished actions], to perform
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of a certain publication listed in this AD NPRM published in the Federal a detailed visual inspection for the correct
as of October 31, 2018. installation of the tab key washers and to re-
Register on May 11, 2018 (83 FR 21966). torque the nut(s) [and corrective actions that
ADDRESSES: For service information The NPRM was prompted by reports of include bending one tab of the key washer on
identified in this final rule, contact a disconnect between the elevator lever a flat surface of the self-locking nut] if the tab
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road and control rod and a report indicating key washer(s) does not have one tab bent on
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; that certain revisions of the service a flat surface of the self-locking nut.
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Regulatory Findings CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) 10, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin
airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through 670BA–27–062, Revision D, dated December
We determined that this AD will not 15298 inclusive. 1, 2015. This service information is not
have federalism implications under incorporated by reference in this AD.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (d) Subject
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
not have a substantial direct effect on Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
the States, on the relationship between America Code 27, Flight controls. if those actions were performed before the
the national government and the States, (e) Reason effective date of this AD using the service
or on the distribution of power and information specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or
This AD was prompted by reports of a (i)(2)(ii) of this AD, provided Bombardier
responsibilities among the various disconnect between the elevator lever and Service Non-Incorporated Engineering Order
levels of government. control rod and a report indicating that (SNIEO) KBA670–93707 S02, dated July 21,
For the reasons discussed above, I certain revisions of the service information 2015, was done concurrently with or
certify that this AD: were missing instructions for proper subsequently to the service information
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory installation of the key washers having part specified in paragraph (i)(2)(i) or (i)(2)(ii) of
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; number BA698–93726–3. We are issuing this this AD.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the AD to prevent a disconnect between the (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures elevator lever and control rod, which could 062, dated December 12, 2013; Bombardier
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); lead to uncommanded elevator movement of Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision A,
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the associated control surface, a large dated April 1, 2014; or Bombardier Service
difference between the position of the left Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision B, dated
Alaska; and and the right elevator control surfaces, and
4. Will not have a significant October 10, 2014. This service information is
consequent reduced controllability of the not incorporated by reference in this AD.
economic impact, positive or negative, airplane and degradation of the structural
on a substantial number of small entities (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–
integrity of the horizontal stabilizer.
27–062, Revision C, dated February 13, 2015.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
(f) Compliance This service information was previously
Flexibility Act. incorporated by reference in AD 2015–17–04.
Comply with this AD within the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already (3) This paragraph provides credit for
done. actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation if those actions were performed before the
safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Retained Replacement of Elevator Lever effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Safety. Assemblies and Control Rods, With Revised Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision D,
Service Information dated December 1, 2015. This service
Adoption of the Amendment information is not incorporated by reference
This paragraph restates the requirements of
Accordingly, under the authority paragraph (g) of AD 2015–17–04, with in this AD.
delegated to me by the Administrator, revised service information. Within 9,200 (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as flight hours or 5 years, whichever occurs
first, after September 24, 2015 (the effective (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
follows: (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
date of AD 2015–17–04): Replace the left and
right fixed control rods and lever assemblies Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
DIRECTIVES of the elevator control system with newly
designed control rods and lever assemblies, procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
in accordance with the Accomplishment accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 request to your principal inspector or local
continues to read as follows: Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–27–062, Revision C, dated February Flight Standards District Office, as
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 13, 2015; or Part A of the Accomplishment appropriate. If sending information directly
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin to the manager of the certification office,
§ 39.13 [Amended] 670BA–27–062, Revision E, dated June 8, send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516–
2015–17–04, Amendment 39–18237 (80 228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531.
Revision E, dated June 8, 2017, may be used.
FR 50556, August 20, 2015), and adding (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
the following new AD: (h) New Requirement of This AD: Detailed notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Visual Inspection and Corrective Actions or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
2018–19–12 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–19412; Docket No. FAA–2018–0399; Within 8,800 flight hours after the effective of the local flight standards district office/
Product Identifier 2018–NM–008–AD. date of this AD, do a detailed visual certificate holding district office.
inspection of the key washers and self- (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
(a) Effective Date locking nuts of the elevator control linkages, 2015–17–04, are approved as AMOCs for the
This AD is effective October 31, 2018. and do all applicable corrective actions, in corresponding provisions of this AD.
accordance with Part B of the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(b) Affected ADs Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
This AD replaces AD 2015–17–04, Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision E, actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Amendment 39–18237 (80 FR 50556, August dated June 8, 2017. Do all applicable be accomplished using a method approved
20, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–17–04’’). corrective actions before further flight. by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(c) Applicability (i) Credit for Previous Actions
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
This AD applies to the airplanes identified (1) This paragraph provides credit for Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, the DAO, the approval must include the
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certificated in any category. if those actions were performed before the DAO-authorized signature.
(1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 effective date of this AD using Bombardier
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) Service Bulletin 670BA–27–062, dated (k) Related Information
airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through December 12, 2013; Bombardier Service (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
10337 inclusive. Bulletin 670BA–27–062, Revision A, dated Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
(2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D15 April 1, 2014; Bombardier Service Bulletin AD CF–2014–44R1, dated October 6, 2017,
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and Model 670BA–27–062, Revision B, dated October for related information. This MCAI may be
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found in the AD docket on the internet at DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 0503; or in person at Docket Operations
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0399. Federal Aviation Administration between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(2) For more information about this AD, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, 14 CFR Part 39 The AD docket contains this final rule,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, the regulatory evaluation, any
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0503; Product
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart comments received, and other
Identifier 2018–NM–048–AD; Amendment
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 39–19413; AD 2018–19–13] information. The address for Docket
phone: 516–228–7318; fax: 516–794–5531. Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
(3) Service information identified in this RIN 2120–AA64 U.S. Department of Transportation,
AD that is not incorporated by reference is Docket Operations, M–30, West
available at the addresses specified in Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD. Services GmbH (Type Certificate
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference Washington, DC 20590.
GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH;
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes
approved the incorporation by reference
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Section, Transport
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Administration (FAA), Department of Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
part 51. Transportation (DOT). 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
(2) You must use this service information ACTION: Final rule. telephone and fax 206–231–3228.
as applicable to do the actions required by SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all 328 Discussion
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on October 31, 2018. Support Services GmbH Model 328–100 We issued a notice of proposed
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27– and –300 airplanes. This AD was rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
062, Revision E, dated June 8, 2017. prompted by reports indicating part 39 by adding an AD that would
(ii) Reserved. corrosion on the horizontal stabilizer apply to all 328 Support Services GmbH
(4) For Bombardier, Inc. service bearing supports at the contact surface Model 328–100 and –300 airplanes. The
information identified in this AD, contact to the horizontal stabilizer rear spar. NPRM published in the Federal
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, This AD requires inspections for Register on June 7, 2018 (83 FR 26389).
Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody corrosion and any other damage (i.e., The NPRM was prompted by reports
Customer Response Center North America cracking and chafing) of the horizontal indicating corrosion on the horizontal
toll-free phone: 1–866–538–1247 or direct- stabilizer rear bearing supports, stabilizer bearing supports at the contact
dial phone: 1–514–855–2999; fax: 514–855– replacement of the affected horizontal surface to the horizontal stabilizer rear
7401; email: ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; stabilizer rear bearing supports if spar. The NPRM proposed to require
internet: http://www.bombardier.com. necessary, and modification of the inspections for corrosion and any other
(5) You may view this service information horizontal stabilizer rear spar. We are damage (i.e., cracking and chafing) of
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, issuing this AD to address the unsafe the horizontal stabilizer rear bearing
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For condition on these products. supports, replacement of the affected
information on the availability of this DATES: This AD is effective October 31, horizontal stabilizer rear bearing
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 2018. supports if necessary, and modification
(6) You may view this service information The Director of the Federal Register of the horizontal stabilizer rear spar.
that is incorporated by reference at the approved the incorporation by reference We are issuing this AD to address
National Archives and Records of certain publications listed in this AD corrosion on the horizontal stabilizer
Administration (NARA). For information on as of October 31, 2018. rear bearing supports and rear spar,
the availability of this material at NARA, call which could lead to failure of the fitting
ADDRESSES: For service information
202–741–6030, or go to: and loss of one load path of the
identified in this final rule, contact 328
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on horizontal stabilizer attachment, and
Support Services GmbH, Global Support
September 7, 2018. possibly result in reduced
Center, P.O. Box 1252, D–82231
controllability of the airplane.
Michael Kaszycki, Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany;
The European Aviation Safety Agency
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, telephone +49 8153 88111 6666; fax +49
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Aircraft Certification Service. 8153 88111 6565; email gsc.op@
for the Member States of the European
[FR Doc. 2018–20350 Filed 9–25–18; 8:45 am] 328support.de; internet http://
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
www.328support.de. You may view this
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Directive 2017–0239, dated November
service information at the FAA,
30, 2017 (referred to after this as the
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
information on the availability of this
an unsafe condition for all 328 Support
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Services GmbH Model 328–100 and
It is also available on the internet at
–300 airplanes. The MCAI states:
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
Occurrences were reported on horizontal
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0503. stabilizer bearing supports being found
corroded at the contact surface to the
Examining the AD Docket horizontal stabilizer rear spar. The corroded
area was at the lower flange position, which
You may examine the AD docket on is connected to the stabilizer rear spar and
the internet at http:// not visible without detachment of the fitting.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Investigation determined that the corrosion is
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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 October 31, 2018. | |
| Contact | Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 48521 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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