83_FR_63802 83 FR 63565 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

83 FR 63565 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 237 (December 11, 2018)

Page Range63565-63567
FR Document2018-26534

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels being obstructed with sealant. This AD requires inspecting for and removing all sealant blocking the drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 237 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 11, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63565-63567]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-26534]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0796; Product Identifier 2018-NM-104-AD; Amendment 
39-19518; AD 2018-25-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by reports of drainage holes on the belly fairing forward 
and middle access panels being obstructed with sealant. This AD 
requires inspecting for and removing all sealant blocking the drainage 
holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels. We are 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 15, 2019.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 15, 
2019.

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; telephone 514-855-5000; 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-
0796.

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-
0796; 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 [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 BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on September 18, 2018 (83 FR 47113). The NPRM was 
prompted by reports of drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and 
middle access panels being obstructed with sealant. The NPRM proposed 
to require inspecting for and removing all sealant blocking the 
drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels.
    We are issuing this AD to address fluid leakage that could lead to 
the accumulation of flammable fluids/vapors, beyond the design capacity 
of the belly fairing venting provisions, which could ignite if an 
ignition source (i.e., spark, static discharge, heat, etc.) is present.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2018-14, dated May 1, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and 
BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Bombardier Aerospace (BA) has informed Transport Canada that the 
drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels 
may be obstructed with sealant. The purpose of the drainage holes is 
to allow for drainage of a limited quantity of fluids due to any 
leaks, should they occur. This condition, if not corrected, may 
prevent the timely detection of fluid leakage that could lead to the 
accumulation of flammable fluids/vapors, beyond the design capacity 
of the belly fairing venting provisions [which could ignite if an 
ignition source (i.e., spark, static discharge, heat, etc.) is 
present].
    This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the removal of all 
sealant blocking the drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and 
middle access panels.

    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-
0796.

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 for 
Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes.
     Service Bulletin 700-53-051, dated May 17, 2017.
     Service Bulletin 700-53-6009, dated May 17, 2017.
    Bombardier has issued the following service information for 
Bombardier Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes.
     Service Bulletin 700-1A11-53-026, dated May 17, 2017.
     Service Bulletin 700-53-5010, dated May 17, 2017.
    This service information describes procedures for inspecting for 
and removing sealant blocking the drainage holes on the belly fairing 
forward and middle access panels. These documents are distinct since 
they apply to different airplane models and configurations. 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 376 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate

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the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510...........................              $0             $510         $191,760
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2018-25-07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19518; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0796; Product Identifier 2018-NM-104-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 15, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 
9001 through 9707 inclusive, 9709 through 9717 inclusive, 9719 
through 9726 inclusive, 9728, 9730, 9732 through 9734 inclusive, 
9736 through 9740 inclusive, 9742 through 9745 inclusive, 9749, 
9751, 9757, and 9998.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of drainage holes on the belly 
fairing forward and middle access panels being obstructed with 
sealant. We are issuing this AD to address fluid leakage that could 
lead to the accumulation of flammable fluids/vapors, beyond the 
design capacity of the belly fairing venting provisions, which could 
ignite if an ignition source (i.e., spark, static discharge, heat, 
etc.) is present.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Sealant Removal

    Within 375 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first, 
after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection 
for and remove all sealant blocking the drainage holes on the belly 
fairing forward and middle access panels, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information 
listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.

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(h) 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 ACO Branch, 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.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-14, dated May 1, 
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-2018-0796.
    (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 
[email protected].

(j) 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 700-1A11-53-026, dated May 17, 
2017.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-53-051, dated May 17, 2017.
    (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-53-5010, dated May 17, 
2017.
    (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-53-6009, dated May 17, 
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; telephone 514-855-5000; 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 November 23, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-26534 Filed 12-10-18; 8:45 am]
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                                             Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                  timely detection of fluid leakage that could
                                           November 21, 2018.                                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                     lead to the accumulation of flammable fluids/
                                           Michael Kaszycki,                                       0796; or in person at Docket Operations               vapors, beyond the design capacity of the
                                                                                                   between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                     belly fairing venting provisions [which could
                                           Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                                                                                                                                         ignite if an ignition source (i.e., spark, static
                                           Aircraft Certification Service.                         through Friday, except Federal holidays.              discharge, heat, etc.) is present].
                                           [FR Doc. R1–2018–26365 Filed 12–7–18; 2:00 pm]          The AD docket contains this final rule,                 This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
                                           BILLING CODE 1301–00–C                                  the regulatory evaluation, any                        the removal of all sealant blocking the
                                                                                                   comments received, and other                          drainage holes on the belly fairing forward
                                                                                                   information. The address for Docket                   and middle access panels.
                                           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
                                                                                                                                                           You may examine the MCAI in the
                                                                                                   U.S. Department of Transportation,
                                           Federal Aviation Administration                                                                               AD docket on the internet at http://
                                                                                                   Docket Operations, M–30, West
                                                                                                                                                         www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                   Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                           14 CFR Part 39                                                                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                                                                                   1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
                                                                                                                                                         0796.
                                           [Docket No. FAA–2018–0796; Product                      Washington, DC 20590.
                                           Identifier 2018–NM–104–AD; Amendment                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      Comments
                                           39–19518; AD 2018–25–07]                                Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,                    We gave the public the opportunity to
                                           RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                   Mechanical Systems and Administrative                 participate in developing this final rule.
                                                                                                   Services Section, FAA, New York ACO                   We received no comments on the NPRM
                                           Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,                   Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite                    or on the determination of the cost to
                                           Inc., Airplanes                                         410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone                    the public.
                                                                                                   516–228–7323; fax 516–794–5531; email
                                           AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.                              Conclusion
                                           Administration (FAA), Department of                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               We reviewed the relevant data and
                                           Transportation (DOT).
                                                                                                   Discussion                                            determined that air safety and the
                                           ACTION: Final rule.                                                                                           public interest require adopting this
                                                                                                      We issued a notice of proposed                     final rule as proposed, except for minor
                                           SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                        rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                     editorial changes. We have determined
                                           airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                part 39 by adding an AD that would                    that these minor changes:
                                           Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10                     apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
                                           and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This AD                                                                               • Are consistent with the intent that
                                                                                                   BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11                           was proposed in the NPRM for
                                           was prompted by reports of drainage                     airplanes. The NPRM published in the
                                           holes on the belly fairing forward and                                                                        addressing the unsafe condition; and
                                                                                                   Federal Register on September 18, 2018                   • Do not add any additional burden
                                           middle access panels being obstructed                   (83 FR 47113). The NPRM was
                                           with sealant. This AD requires                                                                                upon the public than was already
                                                                                                   prompted by reports of drainage holes                 proposed in the NPRM.
                                           inspecting for and removing all sealant                 on the belly fairing forward and middle
                                           blocking the drainage holes on the belly                access panels being obstructed with                   Related Service Information Under 1
                                           fairing forward and middle access                       sealant. The NPRM proposed to require                 CFR Part 51
                                           panels. We are issuing this AD to                       inspecting for and removing all sealant                 Bombardier has issued the following
                                           address the unsafe condition on these                   blocking the drainage holes on the belly              service information for Bombardier
                                           products.                                               fairing forward and middle access                     Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes.
                                           DATES:   This AD is effective January 15,               panels.                                                 • Service Bulletin 700–53–051, dated
                                           2019.                                                      We are issuing this AD to address                  May 17, 2017.
                                              The Director of the Federal Register                 fluid leakage that could lead to the                    • Service Bulletin 700–53–6009,
                                           approved the incorporation by reference                 accumulation of flammable fluids/                     dated May 17, 2017.
                                           of certain publications listed in this AD               vapors, beyond the design capacity of                   Bombardier has issued the following
                                           as of January 15, 2019.                                 the belly fairing venting provisions,                 service information for Bombardier
                                                                                                   which could ignite if an ignition source              Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes.
                                           ADDRESSES: For service information
                                                                                                   (i.e., spark, static discharge, heat, etc.) is          • Service Bulletin 700–1A11–53–026,
                                           identified in this final rule, contact
                                                                                                   present.                                              dated May 17, 2017.
                                           Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte Vertu Road
                                                                                                      Transport Canada Civil Aviation
                                           West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada;                                                                          • Service Bulletin 700–53–5010,
                                                                                                   (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
                                           telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–                                                                          dated May 17, 2017.
                                                                                                   for Canada, has issued Canadian
                                           7401; email thd.crj@                                                                                            This service information describes
                                                                                                   Airworthiness Directive CF–2018–14,
                                           aero.bombardier.com; internet http://                                                                         procedures for inspecting for and
                                                                                                   dated May 1, 2018 (referred to after this
                                           www.bombardier.com. You may view                                                                              removing sealant blocking the drainage
                                                                                                   as the Mandatory Continuing
                                           this service information at the FAA,                                                                          holes on the belly fairing forward and
                                                                                                   Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
                                           Transport Standards Branch, 2200                                                                              middle access panels. These documents
                                                                                                   MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
                                           South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For                                                                          are distinct since they apply to different
                                                                                                   for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–
                                           information on the availability of this                                                                       airplane models and configurations.
                                                                                                   700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes.
                                           material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.                                                                       This service information is reasonably
                                                                                                   The MCAI states:
                                           It is also available on the internet at                                                                       available because the interested parties
                                           http://www.regulations.gov by searching                   Bombardier Aerospace (BA) has informed              have access to it through their normal
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                                           for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                   Transport Canada that the drainage holes on           course of business or by the means
                                                                                                   the belly fairing forward and middle access
                                           0796.                                                   panels may be obstructed with sealant. The            identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                           Examining the AD Docket                                 purpose of the drainage holes is to allow for         Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                   drainage of a limited quantity of fluids due
                                             You may examine the AD docket on                      to any leaks, should they occur. This                   We estimate that this AD affects 376
                                           the internet at http://                                 condition, if not corrected, may prevent the          airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate


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                                           the following costs to comply with this
                                           AD:

                                                                                                         ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                                                                                                  Labor cost                                                               Parts cost           product        operators

                                           6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ..........................................................................................      $0                 $510           $191,760



                                           Authority for This Rulemaking                                    government and the States, or on the                           (a) Effective Date
                                              Title 49 of the United States Code                            distribution of power and                                        This AD is effective January 15, 2019.
                                           specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                           responsibilities among the various
                                                                                                                                                                           (b) Affected ADs
                                           rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                            levels of government.
                                                                                                              For the reasons discussed above, I                             None.
                                           section 106, describes the authority of
                                           the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                             certify that this AD:                                          (c) Applicability
                                           Aviation Programs, describes in more                               (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                                                                            action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                            This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
                                           detail the scope of the Agency’s                                                                                                Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11
                                           authority.                                                         (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                                                                                                                                           airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
                                              We are issuing this rulemaking under                          the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                                                                                                                                           numbers 9001 through 9707 inclusive, 9709
                                           the authority described in Subtitle VII,                         Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                          through 9717 inclusive, 9719 through 9726
                                           Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                              1979),                                                         inclusive, 9728, 9730, 9732 through 9734
                                           ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                               (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                      inclusive, 9736 through 9740 inclusive, 9742
                                           section, Congress charges the FAA with                           in Alaska, and                                                 through 9745 inclusive, 9749, 9751, 9757,
                                           promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                         (4) Will not have a significant                              and 9998.
                                           air commerce by prescribing regulations                          economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                            on a substantial number of small entities                      (d) Subject
                                           for practices, methods, and procedures
                                           the Administrator finds necessary for                            under the criteria of the Regulatory                            Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                           safety in air commerce. This regulation                          Flexibility Act.                                               America Code 53, Fuselage.
                                           is within the scope of that authority                            List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                             (e) Reason
                                           because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                                           This AD was prompted by reports of
                                           that is likely to exist or develop on                              Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                                                                                           drainage holes on the belly fairing forward
                                           products identified in this rulemaking                           safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                                                                                                                                           and middle access panels being obstructed
                                           action.                                                          Safety.                                                        with sealant. We are issuing this AD to
                                              This AD is issued in accordance with                          Adoption of the Amendment                                      address fluid leakage that could lead to the
                                           authority delegated by the Executive                                                                                            accumulation of flammable fluids/vapors,
                                           Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                          Accordingly, under the authority                             beyond the design capacity of the belly
                                           as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                             delegated to me by the Administrator,                          fairing venting provisions, which could
                                           In accordance with that order, issuance                          the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                               ignite if an ignition source (i.e., spark, static
                                           of ADs is normally a function of the                             follows:                                                       discharge, heat, etc.) is present.
                                           Compliance and Airworthiness                                                                                                    (f) Compliance
                                           Division, but during this transition                             PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                           period, the Executive Director has                               DIRECTIVES                                                       Comply with this AD within the
                                                                                                                                                                           compliance times specified, unless already
                                           delegated the authority to issue ADs                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                        done.
                                           applicable to transport category                                 continues to read as follows:
                                           airplanes and associated appliances to                                                                                          (g) Sealant Removal
                                           the Director of the System Oversight                                 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                                                                                              Within 375 flight hours or 12 months,
                                           Division.                                                        § 39.13      [Amended]                                         whichever occurs first, after the effective date
                                           Regulatory Findings                                                                                                             of this AD, do a general visual inspection for
                                                                                                            ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                          and remove all sealant blocking the drainage
                                             This AD will not have federalism                               the following new airworthiness                                holes on the belly fairing forward and middle
                                           implications under Executive Order                               directive (AD):                                                access panels, in accordance with the
                                           13132. This AD will not have a                                   2018–25–07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment                         Accomplishment Instructions of the
                                           substantial direct effect on the States, on                          39–19518; Docket No. FAA–2018–0796;                        applicable service information listed in figure
                                           the relationship between the national                                Product Identifier 2018–NM–104–AD.                         1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
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                                           (h) Other FAA AD Provisions                             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                             The following provisions also apply to this           part 51.
                                           AD:                                                        (2) You must use this service information          Federal Aviation Administration
                                             (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 as applicable to do the actions required by
                                           (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO                      this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          14 CFR Part 71
                                           Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve                  (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–
                                           AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the                                                                     [Docket No. FAA–2018–1013; Airspace
                                                                                                   53–026, dated May 17, 2017.
                                           procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In                                                                          Docket No. 18–ANE–7]
                                                                                                      (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
                                           accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your                                                                       RIN 2120–AA66
                                           request to your principal inspector or local            051, dated May 17, 2017.
                                           Flight Standards District Office, as                       (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
                                                                                                   5010, dated May 17, 2017.                             Amendment of VOR Federal Airways
                                           appropriate. If sending information directly
                                           to the ACO Branch, send it to ATTN:                        (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–           V–318 and V–352; Northeastern United
                                           Program Manager, Continuing Operational                 6009, dated May 17, 2017.                             States
                                           Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600                     (3) For service information identified in          AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                           Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY                 this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte
                                           11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–                                                                       Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                   Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
                                           794–5531. Before using any approved AMOC,                                                                     ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                   Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
                                           notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                           or lacking a principal inspector, the manager           855–7401; email thd.crj@                              SUMMARY:    This action modifies the
                                           of the local flight standards district office/          aero.bombardier.com; internet http://                 descriptions of VHF Omnidirectional
                                           certificate holding district office.                    www.bombardier.com.                                   Range (VOR) Federal airways V–318 and
                                             (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any                 (4) You may view this service information          V–352 to reflect the removal of certain
                                           requirement in this AD to obtain corrective             at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,               route segments within Canadian
                                           actions from a manufacturer, the action must            2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For             airspace that were deleted by NAV
                                           be accomplished using a method approved                 information on the availability of this               CANADA. This rule modifies the above
                                           by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,                    material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                           FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation                                                                       airway descriptions to match the current
                                                                                                      (5) You may view this service information          configuration of the routes.
                                           (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
                                           Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by             that is incorporated by reference at the              DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
                                           the DAO, the approval must include the                  National Archives and Records                         February 28, 2019. The Director of the
                                           DAO-authorized signature.                               Administration (NARA). For information on             Federal Register approves this
                                                                                                   the availability of this material at NARA, call       incorporation by reference action under
                                           (i) Related Information                                 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                              (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                                                                                                                         Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part
                                                                                                   www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                           Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian                                                                     51, subject to the annual revision of
                                                                                                   locations.html.
                                           Airworthiness Directive CF–2018–14, dated                                                                     FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of
                                           May 1, 2018, for related information. This                Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on                conforming amendments.
                                           MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the               November 23, 2018.                                    ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C,
                                           internet at http://www.regulations.gov by               John P. Piccola,                                      Airspace Designations and Reporting
                                           searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–                                                                    Points, and subsequent amendments can
                                           2018–0796.                                              Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                              (2) For more information about this AD,              Aircraft Certification Service.                       be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
                                           contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,            [FR Doc. 2018–26534 Filed 12–10–18; 8:45 am]          air_traffic/publications/. For further
                                           Mechanical Systems and Administrative                   BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                                                                         information, you can contact the
                                           Services Section, FAA, New York ACO                                                                           Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
                                           Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,                                                                       Administration, 800 Independence
                                           Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–                                                                        Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
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                                           7323; fax 516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-                                                                    telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
                                           cos@faa.gov.                                                                                                  also available for inspection at the
                                           (j) Material Incorporated by Reference                                                                        National Archives and Records
                                              (1) The Director of the Federal Register                                                                   Administration (NARA). For
                                           approved the incorporation by reference                                                                       information on the availability of FAA
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                                           (IBR) of the service information listed in this                                                               Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202)


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Document Created: 2018-12-11 01:06:24
Document Modified: 2018-12-11 01:06:24
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective January 15, 2019.
ContactDarren 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 Citation83 FR 63565 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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