83 FR 55606 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 216 (November 7, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 216 (November 7, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 7, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 55606-55609] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-24003] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0551; Product Identifier 2018-NM-023-AD; Amendment 39-19485; AD 2018-22-12] 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-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL- 600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of damage to the protective coating and corrosion on the piston/axle of the main landing gear (MLG), caused by friction between the inboard axle sleeve and the axle thrust face. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate a detailed inspection of the MLG piston/axle for damage to the protective coating and for corrosion. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 12, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 12, 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 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1- 514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; [[Page 55607]] 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-2018-0551. 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- 0551; 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: Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-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 CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600- 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 6, 2018 (83 FR 31504). The NPRM was prompted by reports of damage to the protective coating and corrosion on the piston/axle of the MLG, caused by friction between the inboard axle sleeve and the axle thrust face. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate a detailed inspection of the MLG piston/axle for damage to the protective coating and for corrosion. We are issuing this AD to address damage to the protective coating and corrosion found on the piston/axle of the MLG, caused by friction between the inboard axle sleeve and the axle thrust face, which could cause the axle to separate from the piston/axle, and ultimately lead to collapse of the landing gear during ground maneuvers or upon landing. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2017-38, dated December 20, 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) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: There have been reports of damage to the protective coating and/ or corrosion on the piston/axle of the Main Landing Gear (MLG). The damage to the protective coating was caused by friction between the inboard axle sleeve and the axle thrust face. If not corrected, this condition can cause the axle to separate from the piston/axle [and consequent collapse of the landing gear during ground maneuvers or upon landing]. This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of a new maintenance task in order to perform a [detailed] visual inspection of the piston/axle of the MLG to prevent the axle separation from the piston/axle. 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- 0551. 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. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International and Endeavor Air stated their support for the proposed AD. Request To Refer to Certain Revised Service Information Endeavor Air noted that Bombardier, Inc. has issued certain revised service information and requested that the proposed AD be updated to reference the revised service information. We agree with the commenter's request. We have determined the revised service information should be referenced in regards to calculating the time since piston/axle entry into service, since operators might have done the latest inspection, restoration, or repair using the revised service information. We have updated paragraph (h) of this AD to refer to the revised service information and reorganized paragraph (h) of this AD for consistency. 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 CRJ Series Regional Jet Temporary Revision (TR) MRB-0059, dated March 20, 2015. The service information describes an airworthiness limitation task for a detailed inspection for damage to the protective coating and for corrosion on the piston/ axle of the MLG. 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 530 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 [[Page 55608]] 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): 2018-22-12 Bombardier, Inc: Amendment 39-19485; Docket No. FAA-2018- 0551; Product Identifier 2018-NM-023-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 12, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10002 and subsequent; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial numbers 15001 and subsequent; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 and subsequent; certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of damage to the protective coating and corrosion found on the piston/axle of the main landing gear (MLG), caused by friction between the inboard axle sleeve and the axle thrust face. We are issuing this AD to address such damage, which could cause the axle to separate from the piston/axle, and ultimately lead to collapse of the landing gear during ground maneuvers or upon landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating CRJ Series Regional Jet Temporary Revision (TR) MRB-0059, dated March 20, 2015. The applicable maintenance or inspection program revision required by this paragraph may be done by inserting a copy of CRJ Series Regional Jet TR MRB-0059, dated March 20, 2015, into the maintenance requirements manual (MRM). When the information in CRJ Series Regional Jet TR MRB-0059, dated March 20, 2015, has been included in the general revisions of the MRM, the general revisions may be inserted in the MRM, and this TR may be removed, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in CRJ Series Regional Jet TR MRB-0059, dated March 20, 2015. The initial time for the task is at the applicable time specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Information used for determining the entry into service date can be found in paragraph (h) of this AD. [[Page 55609]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR07NO18.000 (h) Information for Calculating Time Since Piston/Axle Entry Into Service Date The entry into service date (first column of figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD) can be calculated from the date of the latest inspection, restoration, or repair accomplished as specified in the service information listed in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (1) Inspected as specified in one of the following Bombardier Service Bulletins specified in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-048, dated August 29, 2014. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-048, Revision A, dated September 5, 2014. (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-048, Revision B, dated September 2, 2015. (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-048, Revision C, dated July 11, 2018. (2) Restored as specified in Bombardier Task Number 320100-210, of the Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet MRM, Part 1, CSP B-053. (3) Repaired as specified in one or more of the Bombardier repair engineering orders (REO) specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(v) of this AD. (i) Bombardier REO 670-32-11-313, Revision A, dated March 18, 2014. (ii) Bombardier REO 670-32-11-361, dated July 30, 2014. (iii) Bombardier REO 670-32-11-361, Revision A, dated May 31, 2018. (iv) Bombardier REO 698-32-11-008, dated July 30, 2014. (v) Bombardier REO 698-32-11-008, Revision A, dated May 31, 2018. (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 AD CF-2017-38, dated December 20, 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-2018-0551. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) 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. (i) CRJ Series Regional Jet Temporary Revision (TR) MRB-0059, dated March 20, 2015. (ii) [Reserved] (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 ac.yul@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 October 25, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-24003 Filed 11-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Amendment Number 3, Revision 1, on Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
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Amendment Number 3, Revision 1, on Date: January 7, 2014, superseded by AGENCY: Federal Aviation
December 11, 2017. Amendment Number 11, Revision 1, on Administration (FAA), Department of
Renewed Amendment Number 3, April 25, 2017, superseded by Renewed Transportation (DOT).
Revision 1, Effective Date: December 11, Amendment Number 11, Revision 1, on ACTION: Final rule.
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Amendment Number 4 Effective Date: SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Renewed Amendment Number 11,
February 12, 2002, superseded by airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Revision 1, Effective Date: December 11,
Amendment Number 4, Revision 1, on Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
2017, as corrected (ADAMS Accession
April 25, 2017, superseded by Renewed (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
No. ML18018A043).
Amendment Number 4, Revision 1, on airplanes; Model CL–600–2D15
Amendment Number 12 Effective
December 11, 2017. (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes;
Date: Amendment not issued by the
Renewed Amendment Number 4, Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
NRC.
Revision 1, Effective Date: December 11, Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL–
Amendment Number 13 Effective
2017. 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
Amendment Number 5 Effective Date: Date: May 24, 2014, superseded by
Amendment Number 13, Revision 1, on airplanes. This AD was prompted by
January 7, 2004, superseded by reports of damage to the protective
Amendment Number 5, Revision 1, on April 25, 2017, superseded by Renewed
Amendment Number 13, Revision 1, on coating and corrosion on the piston/axle
April 25, 2017, superseded by Renewed of the main landing gear (MLG), caused
Amendment Number 5, Revision 1, on December 11, 2017.
Renewed Amendment Number 13, by friction between the inboard axle
December 11, 2017. sleeve and the axle thrust face. This AD
Renewed Amendment Number 5, Revision 1, Effective Date: December 11,
2017, as corrected (ADAMS Accession requires revising the maintenance or
Revision 1, Effective Date: December 11, inspection program, as applicable, to
2017. No. ML18018A100).
Amendment Number 14 Effective incorporate a detailed inspection of the
Amendment Number 6 Effective Date: MLG piston/axle for damage to the
December 22, 2003, superseded by Date: April 25, 2017, superseded by
Renewed Amendment Number 14, on protective coating and for corrosion. We
Amendment Number 6, Revision 1, on are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
April 25, 2017, superseded by Renewed December 11, 2017.
Renewed Amendment Number 14 condition on these products.
Amendment Number 6, Revision 1, on
Effective Date: December 11, 2017. DATES: This AD is effective December
December 11, 2017.
Renewed Amendment Number 6, Renewed Amendment Number 15 12, 2018.
Revision 1, Effective Date: December 11, Effective Date: January 22, 2019. The Director of the Federal Register
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March 2, 2004, superseded by Report for the Standardized NUHOMS® as of December 12, 2018.
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internet http://www.bombardier.com. inboard axle sleeve and the axle thrust information. We have updated
You may view this service information face, which could cause the axle to paragraph (h) of this AD to refer to the
at the FAA, Transport Standards separate from the piston/axle, and revised service information and
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des ultimately lead to collapse of the reorganized paragraph (h) of this AD for
Moines, WA. For information on the landing gear during ground maneuvers consistency.
availability of this material at the FAA, or upon landing.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation Conclusion
call 206–231–3195. It is also available
on the internet at http:// (TCCA), which is the aviation authority We reviewed the relevant data,
www.regulations.gov by searching for for Canada, has issued Canadian AD considered the comments received, and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– CF–2017–38, dated December 20, 2017 determined that air safety and the
0551. (referred to after this as the Mandatory public interest require adopting this
Continuing Airworthiness Information, final rule with the changes described
Examining the AD Docket or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe previously and minor editorial changes.
You may examine the AD docket on condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., We have determined that these minor
the internet at http:// Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet changes:
www.regulations.gov by searching for Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model • Are consistent with the intent that
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) was proposed in the NPRM for
0551; or in person at Docket Operations airplanes; Model CL–600–2D24 addressing the unsafe condition; and
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and • Do not add any additional burden
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series upon the public than was already
The AD docket contains this final rule, 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: proposed in the NPRM.
the regulatory evaluation, any We also determined that these
There have been reports of damage to the
comments received, and other protective coating and/or corrosion on the changes will not increase the economic
information. The address for Docket piston/axle of the Main Landing Gear (MLG). burden on any operator or increase the
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is The damage to the protective coating was scope of this final rule.
U.S. Department of Transportation, caused by friction between the inboard axle
sleeve and the axle thrust face. If not
Related Service Information Under 1
Docket Operations, M–30, West CFR Part 51
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, corrected, this condition can cause the axle
to separate from the piston/axle [and Bombardier, Inc. has issued CRJ
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, consequent collapse of the landing gear
Washington, DC 20590. Series Regional Jet Temporary Revision
during ground maneuvers or upon landing]. (TR) MRB–0059, dated March 20, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This [Canadian] AD mandates the
incorporation of a new maintenance task in
The service information describes an
Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, airworthiness limitation task for a
Mechanical Systems and Administrative order to perform a [detailed] visual
inspection of the piston/axle of the MLG to detailed inspection for damage to the
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO protective coating and for corrosion on
prevent the axle separation from the piston/
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite axle. the piston/axle of the MLG. This service
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone information is reasonably available
516–228–7323; fax 516–794–5531; email You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the internet at http:// because the interested parties have
9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. access to it through their normal course
www.regulations.gov by searching for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of business or by the means identified
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Discussion 0551. in the ADDRESSES section.
We issued a notice of proposed Comments Costs of Compliance
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We estimate that this AD affects 530
We gave the public the opportunity to
part 39 by adding an AD that would airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
participate in developing this final rule.
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model the following costs to comply with this
The following presents the comments
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, AD:
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL–600– We have determined that revising the
response to each comment.
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; maintenance or inspection program
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Support for the NPRM takes an average of 90 work-hours per
Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL– The Air Line Pilots Association, operator, although we recognize that
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) International and Endeavor Air stated this number may vary from operator to
airplanes. The NPRM published in the their support for the proposed AD. operator. In the past, we have estimated
Federal Register on July 6, 2018 (83 FR that this action takes 1 work-hour per
31504). The NPRM was prompted by Request To Refer to Certain Revised airplane. Since operators incorporate
reports of damage to the protective Service Information maintenance or inspection program
coating and corrosion on the piston/axle Endeavor Air noted that Bombardier, changes for their affected fleet(s), we
of the MLG, caused by friction between Inc. has issued certain revised service have determined that a per-operator
the inboard axle sleeve and the axle information and requested that the estimate is more accurate than a per-
thrust face. The NPRM proposed to proposed AD be updated to reference airplane estimate. Therefore, we
require revising the maintenance or the revised service information. estimate the total cost per operator to be
inspection program, as applicable, to We agree with the commenter’s $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-
incorporate a detailed inspection of the request. We have determined the hour).
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MLG piston/axle for damage to the revised service information should be
protective coating and for corrosion. referenced in regards to calculating the Authority for This Rulemaking
We are issuing this AD to address time since piston/axle entry into Title 49 of the United States Code
damage to the protective coating and service, since operators might have done specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
corrosion found on the piston/axle of the latest inspection, restoration, or rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
the MLG, caused by friction between the repair using the revised service section 106, describes the authority of
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the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under airplanes, serial numbers 15001 and
Aviation Programs, describes in more the DOT Regulatory Policies and subsequent; and Model CL–600–2E25
detail the scope of the Agency’s Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial
authority. 1979), numbers 19001 and subsequent; certificated
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in any category.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and (d) Subject
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (4) Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 32, Landing gear.
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory (e) Reason
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Flexibility Act. This AD was prompted by reports of
air commerce by prescribing regulations
damage to the protective coating and
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 corrosion found on the piston/axle of the
the Administrator finds necessary for main landing gear (MLG), caused by friction
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety in air commerce. This regulation between the inboard axle sleeve and the axle
safety, Incorporation by reference,
is within the scope of that authority thrust face. We are issuing this AD to address
Safety.
because it addresses an unsafe condition such damage, which could cause the axle to
that is likely to exist or develop on Adoption of the Amendment separate from the piston/axle, and ultimately
products identified in this rulemaking lead to collapse of the landing gear during
Accordingly, under the authority ground maneuvers or upon landing.
action. delegated to me by the Administrator,
This AD is issued in accordance with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (f) Compliance
authority delegated by the Executive follows: Comply with this AD within the
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, compliance times specified, unless already
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS done.
In accordance with that order, issuance DIRECTIVES
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
of ADs is normally a function of the Revision
Compliance and Airworthiness ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: Within 30 days after the effective date of
Division, but during this transition
this AD: Revise the maintenance or
period, the Executive Director has Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. inspection program, as applicable, by
delegated the authority to issue ADs incorporating CRJ Series Regional Jet
applicable to transport category § 39.13 [Amended]
Temporary Revision (TR) MRB–0059, dated
airplanes and associated appliances to ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding March 20, 2015. The applicable maintenance
the Director of the System Oversight the following new airworthiness or inspection program revision required by
Division. directive (AD): this paragraph may be done by inserting a
copy of CRJ Series Regional Jet TR MRB–
Regulatory Findings 2018–22–12 Bombardier, Inc: Amendment
0059, dated March 20, 2015, into the
39–19485; Docket No. FAA–2018–0551;
maintenance requirements manual (MRM).
This AD will not have federalism Product Identifier 2018–NM–023–AD.
When the information in CRJ Series Regional
implications under Executive Order (a) Effective Date Jet TR MRB–0059, dated March 20, 2015, has
13132. This AD will not have a been included in the general revisions of the
This AD is effective December 12, 2018.
substantial direct effect on the States, on MRM, the general revisions may be inserted
the relationship between the national (b) Affected ADs in the MRM, and this TR may be removed,
government and the States, or on the None. provided the relevant information in the
distribution of power and general revision is identical to that in CRJ
(c) Applicability Series Regional Jet TR MRB–0059, dated
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., March 20, 2015. The initial time for the task
Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, is at the applicable time specified in figure
For the reasons discussed above, I 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10002 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
certify that this AD: and subsequent; Model CL–600–2D15 Information used for determining the entry
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and Model into service date can be found in paragraph
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) (h) of this AD.
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
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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 December 12, 2018. | |
| Contact | Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco- [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 55606 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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