83 FR 52120 - 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)
| Page Range | 52120-52123 | |
| FR Document | 2018-22275 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52120-52123] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22275] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0550; Product Identifier 2018-NM-024-AD; Amendment 39-19455; AD 2018-20-21] 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 CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of floodlight lamps found burned and the corresponding circuit breaker tripped as a result of fluid entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures. This AD requires installation of new gasket seals on floodlight fixtures. 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 certain publications listed in this AD as of November 20, 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 telephone 1- [[Page 52121]] 866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0550. 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- 0550; 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: Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected]. 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 CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 22, 2018 (83 FR 29061). The NPRM was prompted by reports of floodlight lamps found burned and the corresponding circuit breaker tripped as a result of fluid entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures. The NPRM proposed to require installation of new gasket seals on floodlight fixtures. We are issuing this AD to address fluid entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures, which could cause short circuits and damage to electrical components, which may result in a fire in the cockpit. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2016-40, dated December 15, 2016; and Canadian AD CF-2018-06, dated February 19, 2018; to correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600- 2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes. Canadian AD CF-2016-40 and Canadian AD CF-2018-06 are referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI.'' Canadian AD CF-2016-40 states: Several operators have reported a burning odor and smoke emanating from the cockpit floodlights. Bombardier Aerospace (BA) has determined the cause to be fluid entering into the cockpit floodlight fixtures causing short circuits and damage to electrical components. If not corrected, this condition may result in a fire in the cockpit. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the installation of a new gasket seal on the floodlight fixture. Canadian AD CF-2018-06 states: [Canadian] AD CF-2016-40, applicable to Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 (604 [CL-604 Variants serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive] and 605 [CL-604 Variants serial numbers 5701 through 5988 inclusive] variants) aeroplanes, was issued to address the potential of water penetrating into cockpit floodlight fixtures. A similar condition exists on the CL-600-2B16 (650 variant [CL-604 Variants serial numbers 6050 through 6070 inclusive]) aeroplanes. This condition can cause short circuits and damage to electrical components, which may result in a fire in the cockpit. This [Canadian] AD mandates the installation of gasket seals on the pilot and co-pilot floodlight fixtures to prevent fluid from entering them. 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- 0550. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data 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 the following service information: Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-33-007, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017. Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-33-005, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017. Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 03, dated October 2, 2017. The service information describes procedures to install new gasket seals on floodlight fixtures. These documents are distinct since they apply to different configurations of the same airplane model. 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 123 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Up to 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up $0 Up to $170............... Up to $20,910. to $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, [[Page 52122]] 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. 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): 2018-20-21 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19455; Docket No. FAA- 2018-0550; Product Identifier 2018-NM-024-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, 5701 through 5988 inclusive, and 6050 through 6070 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 33, Lights. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of floodlight lamps found burned and the corresponding circuit breaker tripped as a result of fluid entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures. We are issuing this AD to address fluid entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures, which could cause short circuits and damage to electrical components, which may result in a fire in the cockpit. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For airplanes identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 604- 33-007, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months after the effective date of this AD, install new gasket seals in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-33-007, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017. (2) For airplanes identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 605- 33-005, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months after the effective date of this AD, install new gasket seals in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-33-005, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017. (3) For airplanes identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 650- 33-001, Revision 03, dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months after the effective date of this AD, install new gasket seals, Modification Summary 600-6537, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 03, dated October 2, 2017. (h) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by (g)(1), if those actions were performed before the effective date using Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-33-007, dated September 29, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-33-007, Revision 01, dated November 30, 2015. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by (g)(2), if those actions were performed before the effective date using Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-33-005, dated September 29, 2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-33-005, Revision 01, dated November 30, 2015. (3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by (g)(3), if those actions were performed before the effective date using the service information specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i), (h)(3)(ii), or (h)(3)(iii) of this AD. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, dated October 1, 2015. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 01, dated November 30, 2015. (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 02, dated March 11, 2016. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-40, dated December 15, 2016; and Canadian AD CF-2018-06, dated February 19, 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- 2018-0550. [[Page 52123]] (2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794- 5531; email [email protected]. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-33-007, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-33-005, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017. (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 03, dated October 2, 2017. (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; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; 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 27, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-22275 Filed 10-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
![52120 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 200 / Tuesday, October 16, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
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–
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Oct 15, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\16OCR1.SGM 16OCR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/83_FR_52320/page/1.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 200 / Tuesday, October 16, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 52121
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone breaker tripped as a result of fluid and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures. 0550.
email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; The NPRM proposed to require
Comments
internet http://www.bombardier.com. installation of new gasket seals on
You may view this service information floodlight fixtures. We gave the public the opportunity to
at the FAA, Transport Standards We are issuing this AD to address participate in developing this final rule.
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des fluid entering the cockpit floodlight We received no comments on the NPRM
Moines, WA. For information on the fixtures, which could cause short or on the determination of the cost to
availability of this material at the FAA, circuits and damage to electrical the public.
call 206–231–3195. It is also available components, which may result in a fire
on the internet at http:// in the cockpit. Conclusion
www.regulations.gov by searching for Transport Canada Civil Aviation We reviewed the relevant data and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– (TCCA), which is the aviation authority determined that air safety and the
0550. for Canada, has issued Canadian AD public interest require adopting this
CF–2016–40, dated December 15, 2016; final rule as proposed, except for minor
Examining the AD Docket and Canadian AD CF–2018–06, dated editorial changes. We have determined
You may examine the AD docket on February 19, 2018; to correct an unsafe that these minor changes:
the internet at http:// condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., • Are consistent with the intent that
www.regulations.gov by searching for Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variants) was proposed in the NPRM for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– airplanes. Canadian AD CF–2016–40 addressing the unsafe condition; and
0550; or in person at Docket Operations and Canadian AD CF–2018–06 are
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday • Do not add any additional burden
referred to after this as the Mandatory
through Friday, except Federal holidays. upon the public than was already
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
The AD docket contains this final rule, proposed in the NPRM.
or ‘‘the MCAI.’’
the regulatory evaluation, any Canadian AD CF–2016–40 states: Related Service Information Under 1
comments received, and other Several operators have reported a burning CFR Part 51
information. The address for Docket odor and smoke emanating from the cockpit
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is floodlights. Bombardier Aerospace (BA) has Bombardier has issued the following
U.S. Department of Transportation, determined the cause to be fluid entering into service information:
Docket Operations, M–30, West the cockpit floodlight fixtures causing short • Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, circuits and damage to electrical 33–007, Revision 02, dated October 2,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, components. If not corrected, this condition 2017.
may result in a fire in the cockpit.
Washington, DC 20590. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the installation of a new gasket seal on the 33–005, Revision 02, dated October 2,
Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace floodlight fixture. 2017.
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Canadian AD CF–2018–06 states: • Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–
Systems Services Section, FAA, New [Canadian] AD CF–2016–40, applicable to 33–001, Revision 03, dated October 2,
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Bombardier Inc. model CL–600–2B16 (604 2017.
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY [CL–604 Variants serial numbers 5301
through 5665 inclusive] and 605 [CL–604 The service information describes
11590; telephone 516–228–7367; fax Variants serial numbers 5701 through 5988 procedures to install new gasket seals
516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@ inclusive] variants) aeroplanes, was issued to on floodlight fixtures. These documents
faa.gov. address the potential of water penetrating are distinct since they apply to different
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: into cockpit floodlight fixtures. A similar configurations of the same airplane
condition exists on the CL–600–2B16 (650 model. This service information is
Discussion variant [CL–604 Variants serial numbers 6050 reasonably available because the
through 6070 inclusive]) aeroplanes. This
We issued a notice of proposed condition can cause short circuits and
interested parties have access to it
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR damage to electrical components, which may through their normal course of business
part 39 by adding an AD that would result in a fire in the cockpit. or by the means identified in the
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model This [Canadian] AD mandates the ADDRESSES section.
CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variants) installation of gasket seals on the pilot and
co-pilot floodlight fixtures to prevent fluid Costs of Compliance
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on June 22, 2018 (83 from entering them. We estimate that this AD affects 123
FR 29061). The NPRM was prompted by You may examine the MCAI in the AD airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
reports of floodlight lamps found docket on the internet at http:// the following costs to comply with this
burned and the corresponding circuit www.regulations.gov by searching for AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Up to 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $170 .................................. $0 Up to $170 ...................................... Up to $20,910.
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
According to the manufacturer, some individuals. We do not control warranty Authority for This Rulemaking
or all of the costs of this AD may be coverage for affected individuals. As a
covered under warranty, thereby result, we have included all known Title 49 of the United States Code
reducing the cost impact on affected costs in our cost estimate. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Oct 15, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\16OCR1.SGM 16OCR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/83_FR_52320/page/2.svg)
![52122 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 200 / Tuesday, October 16, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
section 106, describes the authority of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: follows: Service Bulletin 650–33–001, Revision 03,
Aviation Programs, describes in more dated October 2, 2017.
detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Credit for Previous Actions
authority. DIRECTIVES
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
We are issuing this rulemaking under actions required by (g)(1), if those actions
the authority described in Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: were performed before the effective date
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: using Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–33–
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 007, dated September 29, 2015; or
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended]
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–33–007,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Revision 01, dated November 30, 2015.
air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (2) This paragraph provides credit for
for practices, methods, and procedures the following new airworthiness actions required by (g)(2), if those actions
directive (AD): were performed before the effective date
the Administrator finds necessary for using Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–33–
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2018–20–21 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 005, dated September 29, 2015; or
is within the scope of that authority 39–19455; Docket No. FAA–2018–0550; Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–33–005,
because it addresses an unsafe condition Product Identifier 2018–NM–024–AD. Revision 01, dated November 30, 2015.
that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Effective Date (3) This paragraph provides credit for
products identified in this rulemaking This AD is effective November 20, 2018.
actions required by (g)(3), if those actions
action. were performed before the effective date
This AD is issued in accordance with (b) Affected ADs using the service information specified in
authority delegated by the Executive None. paragraphs (h)(3)(i), (h)(3)(ii), or (h)(3)(iii) of
this AD.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (c) Applicability (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–33–
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 001, dated October 1, 2015.
In accordance with that order, issuance This AD applies to certain Bombardier,
Inc., Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variants) (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–33–
of ADs is normally a function of the airplanes, certificated in any category, serial 001, Revision 01, dated November 30, 2015.
Compliance and Airworthiness numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, 5701 (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–33–
Division, but during this transition through 5988 inclusive, and 6050 through 001, Revision 02, dated March 11, 2016.
period, the Executive Director has 6070 inclusive. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
delegated the authority to issue ADs
(d) Subject The following provisions also apply to this
applicable to transport category
Air Transport Association (ATA) of AD:
airplanes and associated appliances to (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
America Code 33, Lights.
the Director of the System Oversight (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Division. (e) Reason Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
This AD was prompted by reports of AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
Regulatory Findings
floodlight lamps found burned and the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
This AD will not have federalism corresponding circuit breaker tripped as a accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
implications under Executive Order result of fluid entering the cockpit floodlight request to your principal inspector or local
13132. This AD will not have a fixtures. We are issuing this AD to address Flight Standards District Office, as
substantial direct effect on the States, on fluid entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures, appropriate. If sending information directly
the relationship between the national which could cause short circuits and damage to the manager of the certification office,
to electrical components, which may result send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
government and the States, or on the Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
in a fire in the cockpit.
distribution of power and York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
levels of government. Comply with this AD within the 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already using any approved AMOC, notify your
certify that this AD: done. appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Required Actions
principal inspector, the manager of the local
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, flight standards district office/certificate
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (1) For airplanes identified in Bombardier holding district office.
Service Bulletin 604–33–007, Revision 02, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, after the effective date of this AD, install new actions from a manufacturer, the action must
1979), gasket seals in accordance with the be accomplished using a method approved
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
in Alaska, and Service Bulletin 604–33–007, Revision 02, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(4) Will not have a significant dated October 2, 2017. (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
economic impact, positive or negative, (2) For airplanes identified in Bombardier Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
on a substantial number of small entities Service Bulletin 605–33–005, Revision 02, the DAO, the approval must include the
under the criteria of the Regulatory dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months DAO-authorized signature.
Flexibility Act. after the effective date of this AD, install new
gasket seals in accordance with the (j) Related Information
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Service Bulletin 605–33–005, Revision 02, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
dated October 2, 2017. AD CF–2016–40, dated December 15, 2016;
safety, Incorporation by reference, (3) For airplanes identified in Bombardier and Canadian AD CF–2018–06, dated
Safety. Service Bulletin 650–33–001, Revision 03, February 19, 2018, for related information.
Adoption of the Amendment dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
after the effective date of this AD, install new on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Accordingly, under the authority gasket seals, Modification Summary 600– by searching for and locating Docket No.
delegated to me by the Administrator, 6537, in accordance with the FAA–2018–0550.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Oct 15, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\16OCR1.SGM 16OCR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/83_FR_52320/page/3.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 200 / Tuesday, October 16, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 52123
(2) For more information about this AD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the regulatory evaluation, any
contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace comments received, and other
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Federal Aviation Administration information. The address for Docket
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 14 CFR Part 39 Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228– Transportation, Docket Operations,
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0366; Product
7367; fax 516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco- M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Identifier 2017–NM–166–AD; Amendment
cos@faa.gov. 39–19448; AD 2018–20–14] Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
(3) Service information identified in this Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
AD that is not incorporated by reference is RIN 2120–AA64
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Avions de Transport Régional Engineer, International Section,
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference Airplanes Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
(1) The Director of the Federal Register South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
AGENCY: Federal Aviation telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. ACTION: Final rule. Discussion
(2) You must use this service information We issued a notice of proposed
as applicable to do the actions required by
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. part 39 by adding an AD that would
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–33– ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional
Model ATR42–500 airplanes. This AD apply to all ATR–GIE Avions de
007, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017. Transport Régional Model ATR42–500
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–33– was prompted by a determination that
more restrictive maintenance airplanes. The NPRM published in the
005, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017. Federal Register on May 8, 2018 (83 FR
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–33– requirements and airworthiness
limitations are necessary. This AD 20748). The NPRM was prompted by a
001, Revision 03, dated October 2, 2017.
requires revising the maintenance or determination that more restrictive
(3) For service information identified in
inspection program, as applicable, to maintenance requirements and
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
incorporate new and/or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary.
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
maintenance requirements and The NPRM proposed to require revising
Canada; Widebody Customer Response
airworthiness limitations. We are the maintenance or inspection program,
Center North America toll-free telephone 1–
issuing this AD to address the unsafe as applicable, to incorporate new and/
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email condition on these products. or more restrictive maintenance
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet http://
requirements and airworthiness
DATES: This AD is effective November
www.bombardier.com.
limitations.
20, 2018.
(4) You may view this service information The Director of the Federal Register We are issuing this AD to address
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, approved the incorporation by reference reduced structural integrity of the
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For of certain publications listed in this AD airplane.
information on the availability of this as of November 20, 2018. The European Aviation Safety Agency
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
ADDRESSES: For service information
(5) You may view this service information for the Member States of the European
identified in this final rule, contact
that is incorporated by reference at the Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional,
National Archives and Records Directive 2017–0222R1, dated December
1, Allée Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac
Administration (NARA). For information on 15, 2017 (referred to after this as the
Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62
the availability of this material at NARA, call Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
email continued.airworthiness@atr-
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- an unsafe condition for ATR–GIE
aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr-
locations.html. Avions de Transport Régional Model
aircraft.com. You may view this service
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on ATR42–500 airplanes. The MCAI states:
information at the FAA, Transport
September 27, 2018. Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., The airworthiness limitations and
John P. Piccola, Des Moines, WA. For information on the certification maintenance requirements
availability of this material at the FAA, (CMR) for ATR aeroplanes, which are
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, approved by EASA, are currently defined and
Aircraft Certification Service. call 206–231–3195. It is also available published in the ATR42–400/–500 Time
[FR Doc. 2018–22275 Filed 10–15–18; 8:45 am] on the internet at http:// Limits (TL) document. These instructions
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
www.regulations.gov by searching for have been identified as mandatory for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– continued airworthiness.
0366. Failure to accomplish these instructions
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e.,
Examining the AD Docket reduced structural integrity of the airplane].
You may examine the AD docket on Consequently, ATR published Revision 11
the internet at http:// Temporary revision 01 of the ATR42–400/
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
www.regulations.gov by searching for –500 TL document, which contains new and/
or more restrictive CMRs and airworthiness
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– limitations tasks.
0366; or in person at Docket Operations For the reasons described above, this
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday [EASA] AD requires accomplishment of the
through Friday, except Federal holidays. actions specified in the ATR42–400/–500 TL
The AD docket contains this final rule, document Revision 11 Temporary revision
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Oct 15, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\16OCR1.SGM 16OCR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/83_FR_52320/page/4.svg)
Document Created: 2018-10-15 23:42:42
Document Modified: 2018-10-15 23:42:42
| 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 | Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco- [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 52120 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR