83 FR 5746 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 28 (February 9, 2018)

Page Range		5746-5748
FR Document		2018-02198
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-05- 28, for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. AD 2014-05-28 requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. Since we issued AD 2014-05-28, we have determined that the interval from maintenance review board (MRB) task number 323100-202 should not be escalated, and that Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) task number 323100-102 should be applicable to all Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes, regardless of which main landing gear (MLG) up-lock assembly is installed. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0072; Product Identifier 2017-NM-082-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-05-
28, for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. AD 
2014-05-28 requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable. Since we issued AD 2014-05-28, we have determined that the 
interval from maintenance review board (MRB) task number 323100-202 
should not be escalated, and that Certification Maintenance 
Requirements (CMR) task number 323100-102 should be applicable to all 
Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes, regardless of which main landing gear 
(MLG) up-lock assembly is installed. This proposed AD would require 
revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. We are 
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 26, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, 
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone: 416-375-4000; fax: 416-
375-4539; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at 
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.

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-
0072; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES 
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after 
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Boston ACO Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
telephone: 781-238-7655.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0072; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-082-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We issued AD 2014-05-28, Amendment 39-17800 (79 FR 18611, April 3, 
2014) (``AD 2014-05-28''), for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-
400 series airplanes.
    AD 2014-05-28 resulted from reports of excessive wear on the lower 
latch surface of the MLG up-lock hook. AD 2014-05-28 requires revising 
the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. We issued AD 
2014-05-28 to detect and correct up-lock hooks worn beyond the wear 
limit, which could prevent the successful extension of the MLG using 
the primary landing gear extension system, which in combination with an 
alternate extension system failure could result in the inability to 
extend the MLG.
    Since we issued AD 2014-05-28, we have determined that the interval 
from MRB task number 323100-202 should not be escalated, and that MRB 
task number 323100-202 should be applicable to all Model DHC-8-400 
series airplanes, regardless of which MLG up-lock assembly is 
installed.
    This revised applicability has resulted in CMR task number 323100-
102 also being made applicable to all Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes, 
regardless of MLG up-lock assembly part number installation.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2017-15, dated May 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:

    [Canadian] AD CF-2012-21 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-05-
28] was issued to mandate the incorporation of Maintenance Review 
Board (MRB) task number 323100-202. As in-service experience has 
shown that the interval for MRB task number 323100-202 should not be 
escalated, Bombardier has introduced one-star CMR task number 
323100-102 to prevent task escalation. Bombardier has also revised 
the applicability of MRB task number 323100-202 to be applicable to 
the entire DHC-8-400/-401/-402 fleet, regardless of which main 
landing gear (MLG) up-lock assembly part number is installed. This 
revised applicability has resulted in CMR task number 323100-102 
also being made applicable to the entire DHC-8-400/-401/-402 fleet, 
regardless of MLG up-lock assembly part number installation.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of CMR task number 
323100-102 [into 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-
0072.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc., has issued Q400 Dash 8 Temporary Revision ALI-
0168, dated October 31, 2016, to Section 1-32, Landing Gear Maintenance 
Program, of

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Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Report Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 
Maintenance Requirements Manual, Product Support Manual (PSM) 1-84-7. 
The service information describes CMR task number 323100-102, 
``Functional Check of the Main Landing Gear Uplock Assembly Latch.'' 
This service information is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 69 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $5,865, or $85 per 
product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to 
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2014-05-28, Amendment 39-17800 (79 FR 18611, April 3, 2014), and adding 
the following new AD:

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0072; Product Identifier 2017-
NM-082-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 26, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-05-28, Amendment 39-17800 (79 FR 18611, 
April 3, 2014).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400, -401, and 
-402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001, 
4003 and subsequent.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of excessive wear on the lower 
latch surface of the main landing gear (MLG) up-lock hook. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct up-lock hooks worn beyond the 
wear limit, which could prevent the successful extension of the MLG 
using the primary landing gear extension system, which in 
combination with an alternate extension system failure could result 
in the inability to extend the MLG.

(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, to incorporate the 
information specified in Certification Maintenance Requirements 
(CMR) task number 323100-102 of Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary 
Revision (TR) ALI-0168, dated October 31, 2016 (``Bombardier TR ALI-
0168''), to Section 1-32, Landing Gear Maintenance Program, of 
Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Report Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 
Maintenance Requirements Manual, Product Support Manual (PSM) 1-84-
7. The applicable maintenance or inspection program revision 
required by this paragraph may be done by inserting a copy of 
Bombardier TR ALI-0168, to Section 1-32, Landing Gear Maintenance 
Program, of MRB Report Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance 
Requirements Manual, PSM 1-84-7. When this temporary revision has 
been included in general revisions of the PSM, 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 Bombardier TR ALI-0168.

(h) Initial Functional Check Compliance Times

    For MLG up-lock assembly latches that have accumulated flight 
cycles which exceed the CMR task number 323100-102 interval 
specified in Bombardier TR ALI-0168: Perform the initial CMR task 
number 323100-102 functional check as specified in Bombardier TR 
ALI-0168, to Section 1-32, Landing Gear Maintenance Program, of MRB 
Report Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements 
Manual, PSM 1-84-7, using the applicable compliance time

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specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
    (1) For MLG up-lock assembly latches that have 14,200 total 
flight cycles or more as of the effective date of this AD: The 
compliance time for doing the initial functional check is within 800 
flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) For MLG up-lock assembly latches that have 11,600 total 
flight cycles or more, but fewer than 14,200 total flight cycles, as 
of the effective date of this AD: The compliance time for doing the 
initial functional check is within 1,600 flight cycles after the 
effective date of this AD, but not to exceed 15,000 total flight 
cycles on the up-lock assembly latch.
    (3) For MLG up-lock assembly latches with fewer than 11,600 
total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD: The 
compliance time for doing the initial functional check is within 
3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, but not to 
exceed 13,200 total flight cycles on the up-lock assembly latch.

(i) Method of Compliance for Initial Functional Check

    Accomplishing MRB task number 323100-202 of Bombardier TR MRB-
66, dated December 7, 2011, to Section 1-32, Landing Gear 
Maintenance Program, of MRB Report Part 1, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 
Maintenance Requirements Manual, PSM 1-84-7, within 3,000 flight 
cycles before the effective date of this AD, is a method of 
compliance for the initial functional check required by CMR task 
number 323100-102 as specified in Bombardier TR ALI-0168, to Section 
1-32, Landing Gear Maintenance Program, of MRB Report Part 2, 
Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual, PSM 1-84-7.

(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 ACO, 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., 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-2017-15, dated May 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-2018-0072.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Erin Hulverson, 
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Boston ACO Branch, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803; telephone: 781-238-7655.
    (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: [email protected]; 
internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service 
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue 
SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 25, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (b) Affected ADs
Report Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. This AD replaces AD 2014–05–28,
Maintenance Requirements Manual, In accordance with that order, issuance Amendment 39–17800 (79 FR 18611, April 3,
Product Support Manual (PSM) 1–84–7. of ADs is normally a function of the 2014).
The service information describes CMR Compliance and Airworthiness (c) Applicability
task number 323100–102, ‘‘Functional Division, but during this transition
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
Check of the Main Landing Gear Uplock period, the Executive Director has
Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402
Assembly Latch.’’ This service delegated the authority to issue ADs airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
information is reasonably available applicable to transport category numbers 4001, 4003 and subsequent.
because the interested parties have airplanes to the Director of the System
access to it through their normal course Oversight Division. (d) Subject
of business or by the means identified Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Regulatory Findings America Code 32, Landing gear.
in the ADDRESSES section.
We determined that this proposed AD (e) Reason
FAA’s Determination and Requirements would not have federalism implications
of This Proposed AD This AD was prompted by reports of
under Executive Order 13132. This excessive wear on the lower latch surface of
This product has been approved by proposed AD would not have a the main landing gear (MLG) up-lock hook.
the aviation authority of another substantial direct effect on the States, on We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
country, and is approved for operation the relationship between the national up-lock hooks worn beyond the wear limit,
in the United States. Pursuant to our Government and the States, or on the which could prevent the successful extension
bilateral agreement with the State of distribution of power and of the MLG using the primary landing gear
Design Authority, we have been notified responsibilities among the various extension system, which in combination with
of the unsafe condition described in the levels of government. an alternate extension system failure could
MCAI and service information result in the inability to extend the MLG.
For the reasons discussed above, I
referenced above. We are proposing this certify this proposed regulation: (f) Compliance
AD because we evaluated all pertinent 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the
information and determined an unsafe action’’ under Executive Order 12866; compliance times specified, unless already
condition exists and is likely to exist or 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done.
develop on other products of the same DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
type design. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Revision
Costs of Compliance 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Within 30 days after the effective date of
Alaska; and this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
We estimate that this proposed AD 4. Will not have a significant program, as applicable, to incorporate the
affects 69 airplanes of U.S. registry. economic impact, positive or negative, information specified in Certification
We estimate that it would take about
on a substantial number of small entities Maintenance Requirements (CMR) task
1 work-hour per product to comply with number 323100–102 of Q400 Dash 8
under the criteria of the Regulatory
the basic requirements of this proposed (Bombardier) Temporary Revision (TR) ALI–
Flexibility Act.
AD. The average labor rate is $85 per 0168, dated October 31, 2016 (‘‘Bombardier
work-hour. Based on these figures, we List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 TR ALI–0168’’), to Section 1–32, Landing
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Gear Maintenance Program, of Maintenance
U.S. operators to be $5,865, or $85 per Review Board (MRB) Report Part 2,
safety, Incorporation by reference, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance
product. Safety. Requirements Manual, Product Support
Authority for This Rulemaking The Proposed Amendment Manual (PSM) 1–84–7. The applicable
Title 49 of the United States Code maintenance or inspection program revision
Accordingly, under the authority required by this paragraph may be done by
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
delegated to me by the Administrator, inserting a copy of Bombardier TR ALI–0168,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, to Section 1–32, Landing Gear Maintenance
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
section 106, describes the authority of Program, of MRB Report Part 2, Bombardier
39 as follows:
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Manual, PSM 1–84–7. When this temporary
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES revision has been included in general
authority. revisions of the PSM, the general revisions
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 may be inserted in the maintenance or
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, inspection program, as applicable, provided
continues to read as follows: the relevant information in the general
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. revision is identical to that in Bombardier TR
General requirements.’’ Under that ALI–0168.
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended]
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (h) Initial Functional Check Compliance
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Times
air commerce by prescribing regulations removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
for practices, methods, and procedures For MLG up-lock assembly latches that
2014–05–28, Amendment 39–17800 (79
the Administrator finds necessary for have accumulated flight cycles which exceed
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FR 18611, April 3, 2014), and adding the CMR task number 323100–102 interval
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new AD:
is within the scope of that authority specified in Bombardier TR ALI–0168:
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2018– Perform the initial CMR task number
because it addresses an unsafe condition 323100–102 functional check as specified in
0072; Product Identifier 2017–NM–082–
that is likely to exist or develop on AD. Bombardier TR ALI–0168, to Section 1–32,
products identified in this rulemaking Landing Gear Maintenance Program, of MRB
action. (a) Comments Due Date Report Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8
This AD is issued in accordance with We must receive comments by March 26, Maintenance Requirements Manual, PSM 1–
authority delegated by the Executive 2018. 84–7, using the applicable compliance time

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specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) (k) Related Information Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
of this AD. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
(1) For MLG up-lock assembly latches that Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
have 14,200 total flight cycles or more as of AD CF–2017–15, dated May 29, 2017, for Washington, DC 20590–0001;
the effective date of this AD: The compliance related information. This MCAI may be Telephone: (800) 647–5527, or (202)
time for doing the initial functional check is found in the AD docket on the internet at 366–9826. You must identify the Docket
within 800 flight cycles after the effective http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
date of this AD. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0072.
No. FAA–2017–1089; Airspace Docket
(2) For MLG up-lock assembly latches that (2) For more information about this AD, No. 17–AEA–21, at the beginning of
have 11,600 total flight cycles or more, but contact Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, your comments. You may also submit
fewer than 14,200 total flight cycles, as of the FAA, Boston ACO Branch, 1200 District comments through the internet at http://
effective date of this AD: The compliance Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone: www.regulations.gov.
time for doing the initial functional check is 781–238–7655. FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
within 1,600 flight cycles after the effective (3) For service information identified in Designations and Reporting Points, and
date of this AD, but not to exceed 15,000 total this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series subsequent amendments can be viewed
flight cycles on the up-lock assembly latch. Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_
(3) For MLG up-lock assembly latches with Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–375– traffic/publications/. For further
fewer than 11,600 total flight cycles as of the information, you can contact the
4539; email: thd.qseries@
effective date of this AD: The compliance Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://
time for doing the initial functional check is
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Administration, 800 Independence
within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective service information at the FAA, Transport
date of this AD, but not to exceed 13,200 total
Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20591;
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
flight cycles on the up-lock assembly latch. Renton, WA. For information on the also available for inspection at the
(i) Method of Compliance for Initial availability of this material at the FAA, call
National Archives and Records
Functional Check 425–227–1221.
Administration (NARA). For
Accomplishing MRB task number 323100– Issued in Renton, Washington, on January information on the availability of FAA
202 of Bombardier TR MRB–66, dated 25, 2018. Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
December 7, 2011, to Section 1–32, Landing Michael Kaszycki, 741–6030, or go to https://
Gear Maintenance Program, of MRB Report Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
Part 1, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Aircraft Certification Service. ibr-locations.html.
Requirements Manual, PSM 1–84–7, within [FR Doc. 2018–02198 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am] FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
3,000 flight cycles before the effective date of
this AD, is a method of compliance for the
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initial functional check required by CMR task published yearly and effective on
number 323100–102 as specified in September 15.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Bombardier TR ALI–0168, to Section 1–32, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Landing Gear Maintenance Program, of MRB Federal Aviation Administration Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Report Part 2, Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Maintenance Requirements Manual, PSM 1– Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave.,
84–7.
14 CFR Part 71
College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1089; Airspace 305–6364.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Docket No. 17–AEA–21]
The following provisions also apply to this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AD: Proposed Amendment of Class E Authority for This Rulemaking
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airspace, Hamilton, NY
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AGENCY: Federal Aviation regarding aviation safety is found in
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the Administration (FAA), DOT. Title 49 of the United States Code.
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (NPRM). authority of the FAA Administrator.
request to your principal inspector or local Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Flight Standards District Office, as SUMMARY: This action proposes to describes in more detail the scope of the
appropriate. If sending information directly amend Class E airspace at Hamilton
to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN:
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Municipal Airport (formerly Elisha promulgated under the authority
Program Manager, Continuing Operational Payne Airport), Hamilton, NY, to
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
accommodate airspace reconfiguration Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
due to the decommissioning of the section, the FAA is charged with
11590; telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–
794–5531. Before using any approved AMOC, Georgetown VHF omni-directional radio prescribing regulations to assign the use
notify your appropriate principal inspector, range tactical air navigation aid of airspace necessary to ensure the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (VORTAC), and cancellation of the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
of the local flight standards district office/ VORTAC approach. Controlled airspace airspace. This regulation is within the
certificate holding district office. is necessary for the safety and scope of that authority as it would
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any management of instrument flight rules amend Class E airspace at Hamilton
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS

requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (IFR) operations at the airport. This Municipal Airport, Hamilton, NY, to
actions from a manufacturer, the action must action also would update the geographic
be accomplished using a method approved support IFR operations at the airport.
coordinates of the airport, and update
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, the airport name. Comments Invited
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
DATES: Comments must be received on Interested persons are invited to
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc., TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by or before March 26, 2018. comment on this proposed rulemaking
the DAO, the approval must include the ADDRESSES: Send comments on this by submitting such written data, views,
DAO-authorized signature. proposal to: The U.S. Department of or arguments, as they may desire.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 26, 2018.
Contact		Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Boston ACO Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone: 781-238-7655.
FR Citation		83 FR 5746
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 5746 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

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