83 FR 52118 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52118-52120] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22144] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0449; Product Identifier 2018-NM-042-AD; Amendment 39-19452; AD 2018-20-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of uncommanded deployment of the ground spoilers when the power levers were advanced for takeoff, which was caused by faulty switches in the power lever module. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 20, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 20, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; email thd.qseries@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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0449. 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- 0449; 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 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: John P. DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7369; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 25, 2108 (83 FR 24248). The NPRM was prompted by a report of uncommanded deployment of the ground spoilers when the power levers were advanced for takeoff, which was caused by faulty switches in the power lever module. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. We are issuing this AD to address faulty switches in the power lever module, which could result in uncommanded deployment of the ground spoilers and a possible runway excursion. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD [[Page 52119]] CF-2017-35, dated November 29, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8- 400 series airplanes. The MCAI states: There has been an incident of uncommanded deployment of the ground spoilers when the power levers were advanced for take-off. The warning horn sounded and the pilot rejected the take-off. The subsequent investigation determined the root cause of the spoiler deployment was faulty switches in the power lever module. An uncommanded deployment of the ground spoilers may lead to a runway excursion. This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of a new Certification Maintenance Requirement (CMR) task to check the ground spoiler switches in the power lever module. Required actions include revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. 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-2018-0449. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response. Request To Revise Requirements Related to Temporary Revision (TR) Horizon Air requested that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD be revised to refer to Bombardier Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) Task 276000-110 of Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) TR ALI-0185, dated March 19, 2018. Horizon Air noted that TR ALI-0185, replaced TR ALI- 0173, dated March 14, 2017, which was specified in the proposed AD. Horizon Air also requested that we include a statement that, ``When this temporary revision has been included in general revisions of the PSM [product support manual], the general revisions may be inserted in the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in [Q400 Dash 8] (Bombardier) TR ALI-0185 [, dated March 19, 2018].'' We agree to clarify. Paragraph (g) of this AD requires operators to incorporate ``the information specified in'' CMR Task 276000-110 of Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) TR ALI-0173, dated March 14, 2017. Task 27600- 110 is the same in both TR ALI-0173, dated March 14, 2017; and TR ALI- 0185, dated March 19, 2018. Therefore, if operators incorporate TR ALI- 0185, dated March 19, 2018, into the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, they are in compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD (i.e., since the information specified in TR ALI-0185, dated March 19, 2018, contains the same information as TR ALI-0173, dated March 14, 2017, by incorporating TR ALI-0185, dated March 19, 2018, the operator is complying with the requirement to incorporate the information specified in TR ALI-0173, dated March 14, 2017). Similarly, if operators incorporate the PSM into the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, they are in compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-0173, dated March 14, 2017. This service information describes CMR Task 276000-110, ``Operational Check of the Ground Spoiler Switches in the Power Lever Module.'' 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 86 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per- operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 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. [[Page 52120]] List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-20-18 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19452; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0449; Product Identifier 2018-NM-042-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001 and subsequent. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of uncommanded deployment of the ground spoilers when the power levers were advanced for takeoff, which was caused by faulty switches in the power lever module. We are issuing this AD to address faulty switches in the power lever module, which could result in uncommanded deployment of the ground spoilers and a possible runway excursion. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) Task 276000-110 of Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-0173, dated March 14, 2017. (h) Initial Compliance Time The initial compliance time for doing the CMR Task 276000-110 specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is within 8,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (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 Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-35, dated November 29, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0449. (2) For more information about this AD, contact John P. DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7369; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. (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. (i) Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-0173, dated March 14, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; internet http://www.bombardier.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 20, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-22144 Filed 10-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Support Statement must be executed by date by which FHFA will begin Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
an appropriate senior officer of the accepting Community Support telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–
member and must be submitted to Statements and the date by which 4539; email thd.qseries@
FHFA pursuant to FHFA’s submission Community Support Statements must be aero.bombardier.com; internet http://
instructions. submitted, as well as the dates by which www.bombardier.com. You may view
(c) Notice to public.—(1) By the the Banks must notify members under this service information at the FAA,
Banks. By a date designated by FHFA paragraph (a) of this section and the Transport Standards Branch, 2200
notice pursuant to paragraph (f) of this public under paragraph (c)(1) of this South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
section, each Bank must provide written section. FHFA’s written notice to the information on the availability of this
notice to its Advisory Council, and to Banks will be issued at least 90 days material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
interested nonprofit housing developers, prior to the date by which the Banks It is also available on the internet at
community groups, and other interested must notify members under http://www.regulations.gov by searching
parties in its district, and include a paragraph (a). for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
notice on its public website, of the 0449.
opportunity to submit comments on the § 1290.5 [Amended]
community support programs and Examining the AD Docket
■ 3. Amend § 1290.5 by removing
activities of Bank members, with the ‘‘§ 1290.2(b)(1)’’ in paragraph (b)(1) and You may examine the AD docket on
name and address of each member adding in its place ‘‘§ 1290.2(b).’’ the internet at http://
subject to community support review, www.regulations.gov by searching for
Dated: October 2, 2018.
and the deadline and FHFA contact and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
information for submission of any Melvin L. Watt,
0449; or in person at Docket Operations
comments to FHFA. Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(2) By FHFA. FHFA may publish a [FR Doc. 2018–22451 Filed 10–15–18; 8:45 am] through Friday, except Federal holidays.
notice in the Federal Register notifying BILLING CODE 8070–01–P The AD docket contains this final rule,
the public of the opportunity to submit the regulatory evaluation, any
comments on the community support comments received, and other
programs and activities of Bank DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information. The address for Docket
members, with the deadline and FHFA Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
contact information for submission of Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation,
any comments to FHFA. Docket Operations, M–30, West
(3) Consideration of comments. In 14 CFR Part 39 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
reviewing a member for compliance 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0449; Product
with the community support Washington, DC 20590.
Identifier 2018–NM–042–AD; Amendment
requirements, FHFA will take into 39–19452; AD 2018–20–18]
consideration any public comments it FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
has received concerning the member. RIN 2120–AA64 P. DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer,
(d) Non-Depository Community Avionics and Administrative Services
Development Financial Institutions. A Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
member that has been certified as a Inc., Airplanes 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
community development financial Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 228–7369; fax 516–794–5531; email
institution by the CDFI Fund, other than Administration (FAA), Department of
a member that also is an insured 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
Transportation (DOT).
depository institution or a CDFI credit SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ACTION: Final rule.
union (as defined in 12 CFR 1263.1), is Discussion
deemed to be in compliance with the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
community support requirements of airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed
section 10(g) of the Federal Home Loan Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Bank Act (12 U.S.C. 1430(g)) and this series airplanes. This AD was prompted part 39 by adding an AD that would
part, by virtue of that certification. Such by a report of uncommanded apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
non-depository CDFIs, therefore, are not deployment of the ground spoilers when DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The NPRM
required to submit Community Support the power levers were advanced for published in the Federal Register on
Statements to FHFA under paragraph (b) takeoff, which was caused by faulty May 25, 2108 (83 FR 24248). The NPRM
of this section and are not subject to switches in the power lever module. was prompted by a report of
community support review under this This AD requires revising the uncommanded deployment of the
part. maintenance or inspection program, as ground spoilers when the power levers
(e) New Bank members. A member of applicable. We are issuing this AD to were advanced for takeoff, which was
a Bank is not required to submit a address the unsafe condition on these caused by faulty switches in the power
Community Support Statement under products. lever module. The NPRM proposed to
paragraph (b) of this section if the require revising the maintenance or
institution has been a member of a Bank DATES: This AD is effective November inspection program, as applicable.
for a total of less than one year as of 20, 2018. We are issuing this AD to address
March 31 of the year in which The Director of the Federal Register faulty switches in the power lever
submissions are due under paragraph approved the incorporation by reference module, which could result in
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(b) of this section. of a certain publication listed in this AD uncommanded deployment of the
(f) Designation of submission and as of November 20, 2018. ground spoilers and a possible runway
notice dates. FHFA will designate ADDRESSES: For service information excursion.
applicable dates for each biennial identified in this final rule, contact Transport Canada Civil Aviation
review cycle via written notice to the Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Banks. The notice will designate the Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
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CF–2017–35, dated November 29, 2017 dated March 19, 2018, into the $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-
(referred to after this as the Mandatory maintenance or inspection program, as hour).
Continuing Airworthiness Information, applicable, they are in compliance with
Authority for This Rulemaking
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe paragraph (g) of this AD (i.e., since the
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., information specified in TR ALI–0185, Title 49 of the United States Code
Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The dated March 19, 2018, contains the specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
MCAI states: same information as TR ALI–0173, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
There has been an incident of dated March 14, 2017, by incorporating section 106, describes the authority of
uncommanded deployment of the ground TR ALI–0185, dated March 19, 2018, the the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
spoilers when the power levers were operator is complying with the Aviation Programs, describes in more
advanced for take-off. The warning horn requirement to incorporate the detail the scope of the Agency’s
sounded and the pilot rejected the take-off. information specified in TR ALI–0173, authority.
The subsequent investigation determined the dated March 14, 2017). Similarly, if
root cause of the spoiler deployment was We are issuing this rulemaking under
faulty switches in the power lever module. operators incorporate the PSM into the the authority described in Subtitle VII,
An uncommanded deployment of the ground maintenance or inspection program, as Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
spoilers may lead to a runway excursion. applicable, they are in compliance with ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
This [Canadian] AD mandates the paragraph (g) of this AD. We have not section, Congress charges the FAA with
incorporation of a new Certification changed this AD in this regard. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Maintenance Requirement (CMR) task to
check the ground spoiler switches in the Conclusion air commerce by prescribing regulations
power lever module. for practices, methods, and procedures
We reviewed the relevant data, the Administrator finds necessary for
Required actions include revising the considered the comment received, and safety in air commerce. This regulation
maintenance or inspection program, as determined that air safety and the is within the scope of that authority
applicable. You may examine the MCAI public interest require adopting this because it addresses an unsafe condition
in the AD docket on the internet at final rule as proposed, except for minor that is likely to exist or develop on
http://www.regulations.gov by searching editorial changes. We have determined products identified in this rulemaking
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– that these minor changes: action.
0449. • Are consistent with the intent that This AD is issued in accordance with
Comments was proposed in the NPRM for authority delegated by the Executive
addressing the unsafe condition; and Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
We gave the public the opportunity to
• Do not add any additional burden as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
participate in developing this final rule.
upon the public than was already In accordance with that order, issuance
The following presents the comment
proposed in the NPRM. of ADs is normally a function of the
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response. Related Service Information Under 1 Compliance and Airworthiness
CFR Part 51 Division, but during this transition
Request To Revise Requirements period, the Executive Director has
Related to Temporary Revision (TR) Bombardier has issued Q400 Dash 8 delegated the authority to issue ADs
Horizon Air requested that paragraph (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI– applicable to transport category
(g) of the proposed AD be revised to 0173, dated March 14, 2017. This airplanes and associated appliances to
refer to Bombardier Certification service information describes CMR Task the Director of the System Oversight
Maintenance Requirements (CMR) Task 276000–110, ‘‘Operational Check of the Division.
276000–110 of Q400 Dash 8 Ground Spoiler Switches in the Power
Lever Module.’’ This service Regulatory Findings
(Bombardier) TR ALI–0185, dated
March 19, 2018. Horizon Air noted that information is reasonably available This AD will not have federalism
TR ALI–0185, replaced TR ALI–0173, because the interested parties have implications under Executive Order
dated March 14, 2017, which was access to it through their normal course 13132. This AD will not have a
specified in the proposed AD. of business or by the means identified substantial direct effect on the States, on
Horizon Air also requested that we in the ADDRESSES section. the relationship between the national
include a statement that, ‘‘When this Costs of Compliance government and the States, or on the
temporary revision has been included in distribution of power and
general revisions of the PSM [product We estimate that this AD affects 86 responsibilities among the various
support manual], the general revisions airplanes of U.S. registry. levels of government.
may be inserted in the maintenance or We estimate the following costs to
For the reasons discussed above, I
inspection program, as applicable, comply with this AD:
certify that this AD:
provided the relevant information in the We have determined that revising the
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
general revision is identical to that in maintenance or inspection program
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
[Q400 Dash 8] (Bombardier) TR ALI– takes an average of 90 work-hours per
0185 [, dated March 19, 2018].’’ operator, although we recognize that (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
We agree to clarify. Paragraph (g) of this number may vary from operator to the DOT Regulatory Policies and
this AD requires operators to operator. In the past, we have estimated Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
incorporate ‘‘the information specified that this action takes 1 work-hour per 1979),
in’’ CMR Task 276000–110 of Q400 airplane. Since operators incorporate (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
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Dash 8 (Bombardier) TR ALI–0173, maintenance or inspection program in Alaska, and
dated March 14, 2017. Task 27600–110 changes for their affected fleet(s), we (4) Will not have a significant
is the same in both TR ALI–0173, dated have determined that a per-operator economic impact, positive or negative,
March 14, 2017; and TR ALI–0185, estimate is more accurate than a per- on a substantial number of small entities
dated March 19, 2018. Therefore, if airplane estimate. Therefore, we under the criteria of the Regulatory
operators incorporate TR ALI–0185, estimate the total cost per operator to be Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
After the maintenance or inspection Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
safety, Incorporation by reference, program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
Safety. internet http://www.bombardier.com.
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are (4) You may view this service information
Adoption of the Amendment at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
approved as an alternative method of
Accordingly, under the authority compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
delegated to me by the Administrator, procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of information on the availability of this
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as this AD. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
follows: (5) You may view this service information
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions that is incorporated by reference at the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS The following provisions also apply to this National Archives and Records
DIRECTIVES AD: Administration (NARA). For information on
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
continues to read as follows: Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the locations.html.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your September 20, 2018.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
request to your principal inspector or local
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Flight Standards District Office, as John P. Piccola,
the following new airworthiness appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
directive (AD): to the manager of the certification office, Aircraft Certification Service.
send it to ATTN: Program Manager, [FR Doc. 2018–22144 Filed 10–15–18; 8:45 am]
2018–20–18 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
39–19452; Docket No. FAA–2018–0449; York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Product Identifier 2018–NM–042–AD. Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
(a) Effective Date 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD is effective November 20, 2018. using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a Federal Aviation Administration
(b) Affected ADs principal inspector, the manager of the local
None. flight standards district office/certificate
holding district office. 14 CFR Part 39
(c) Applicability (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [Docket No. FAA–2018–0550; Product
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Identifier 2018–NM–024–AD; Amendment
Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 actions from a manufacturer, the action must 39–19455; AD 2018–20–21]
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial be accomplished using a method approved
numbers 4001 and subsequent. by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, RIN 2120–AA64
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(d) Subject (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by Inc., Airplanes
America Code 27, Flight controls. the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(e) Reason Administration (FAA), Department of
This AD was prompted by a report of (k) Related Information Transportation (DOT).
uncommanded deployment of the ground (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ACTION: Final rule.
spoilers when the power levers were Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
advanced for takeoff, which was caused by Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–35, dated SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
faulty switches in the power lever module. November 29, 2017, for related information. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
We are issuing this AD to address faulty This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
switches in the power lever module, which Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov (CL–604 Variants) airplanes. This AD
could result in uncommanded deployment of by searching for and locating Docket No.
the ground spoilers and a possible runway was prompted by reports of floodlight
FAA–2018–0449.
excursion. (2) For more information about this AD, lamps found burned and the
(f) Compliance contact John P. DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, corresponding circuit breaker tripped as
Avionics and Administrative Services a result of fluid entering the cockpit
Comply with this AD within the
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 floodlight fixtures. This AD requires
compliance times specified, unless already
done. Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY installation of new gasket seals on
11590; telephone 516–228–7369; fax 516– floodlight fixtures. We are issuing this
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection 794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. AD to address the unsafe condition on
Program these products.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
Within 30 days after the effective date of DATES: This AD is effective November
this AD: Revise the maintenance or (1) The Director of the Federal Register
inspection program, as applicable, to approved the incorporation by reference 20, 2018.
incorporate the information specified in (IBR) of the service information listed in this The Director of the Federal Register
Certification Maintenance Requirements paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR approved the incorporation by reference
(CMR) Task 276000–110 of Q400 Dash 8 part 51. of certain publications listed in this AD
(Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI–0173, (2) You must use this service information as of November 20, 2018.
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
dated March 14, 2017. as applicable to do the actions required by
ADDRESSES: For service information
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(h) Initial Compliance Time (i) Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary identified in this final rule, contact
The initial compliance time for doing the Revision ALI–0173, dated March 14, 2017. Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
CMR Task 276000–110 specified in (ii) Reserved. West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
paragraph (g) of this AD is within 8,000 flight (3) For service information identified in Widebody Customer Response Center
hours after the effective date of this AD. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series North America toll-free telephone 1–
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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 November 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | John P. DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7369; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 52118 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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