83 FR 7972 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 37 (February 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 37 (February 23, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-03438 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 37 (Friday, February 23, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 7972-7975] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-03438] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1025; Product Identifier 2017-NM-137-AD; Amendment 39-19199; AD 2018-04-04] 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), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by several incidents of electrical shorting and sparks caused by de-icing fluid leaks between flight deck windshields and side windows. This AD requires water spray tests and general visual inspections for water in the flight deck compartment, and water removal and sealant application if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 30, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 30, 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; 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1025. 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-2017- 1025; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-5531. 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), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2017 (82 FR 54304) (``the NPRM''). Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2017-28, dated August 23, 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), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states: Several incidents of electrical shorting and sparks have been reported in the cockpit of CL-600-2C10 and CL-600-2D24 aeroplanes. De-icing fluid can leak between the windshields and side windows, leading to possible damage to the cockpit floodlight wires and electrical connections. If not corrected, this condition may result in a flight compartment fire. This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate a water spray test and [general visual] inspection for evidence of fluid ingress into the flight compartment. It also provides mandatory instructions for sealant application if required. 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-2017- 1025. 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 AD 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 correcting the unsafe condition; and [[Page 7973]] 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, Inc., has issued Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. This service information describes procedures for doing water spray tests on the flight deck windows, doing general visual inspections for water in the flight deck compartment, removing water, and applying sealant to the flight deck windows. 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 543 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spray tests and inspections........... 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $92,310 hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary water removal and sealant application that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need this water removal and sealant application: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Water removal and sealant application......... 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $308 $648 $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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): 2018-04-04 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19199; Docket No. FAA- 2017-1025; Product Identifier 2017-NM-137-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 30, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10003 through 10342 inclusive. (2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through 15367 inclusive. (3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 through 19041 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 56, Windows. [[Page 7974]] (e) Reason This AD was prompted by several incidents of electrical shorting and sparks caused by de-icing fluid leaks between flight deck windshields and side windows. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct de-icing fluid entering the flight deck, which could damage the flight deck floodlight wires and electrical connections, and ultimately could lead to a fire in the flight deck compartment. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Left Flight Deck Windshield and Side Window Spray Test, Inspection, Water Removal and Sealant Application For airplanes on which a left flight deck windshield or a left flight deck side window was replaced as specified in Bombardier Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, perform a water spray test and do a general visual inspection of the left flight deck windshield and left flight deck side window for evidence of water ingress into the flight deck, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56- 003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. If water is found in the flight deck compartment: Before further flight, remove the water, and apply sealant on the left flight deck windows in accordance with Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. (1) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum IS67033110181 has not been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum IS67033110181 has been incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (h) Right Flight Deck Windshield and Side Window Spray Test, Inspection, Water Removal and Sealant Application For airplanes on which a right flight deck windshield or a right flight deck side window was replaced as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400- 801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, perform a water spray test and do a general visual inspection of the right flight deck windshield and right flight deck side window for evidence of water ingress into the flight deck, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. If water is found in the flight deck compartment: Before further flight, remove the water, and apply sealant on the right flight deck windows in accordance with Part D of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. (1) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum IS67033110181 has not been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum IS67033110181 has been incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD; provided that the left flight deck side window or left flight deck windshield have not been subsequently replaced as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task. (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, dated January 7, 2008. (ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, Revision A, dated February 26, 2008. (iii) Part A and Part C, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, dated May 28, 2015. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), or (i)(2)(iii) of this AD; provided that the right flight deck side window or right flight deck windshield have not been subsequently replaced as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task. (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, dated January 7, 2008. (ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, Revision A, dated February 26, 2008. (iii) Part B and Part D, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, dated May 28, 2015. (j) Parts Installation Limitations (1) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane a left or right flight deck windshield as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane a left or right flight deck side window as specified in Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task. (k) 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. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-28, dated August 23, 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-2017-1025. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794- 5531. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. (m) 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 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. (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. [[Page 7975]] (4) 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. (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 Renton, Washington, on February 9, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-03438 Filed 2-22-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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2017–0068, dated April 24, 2017, for related Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
information. This MCAI may be found in the (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), 516–228–7367; fax 516–794–5531.
AD docket on the internet at http:// CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1021.
CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900),
and CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series Discussion
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted We issued a notice of proposed
International Section, Transport Standards by several incidents of electrical rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des shorting and sparks caused by de-icing part 39 by adding an AD that would
Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– fluid leaks between flight deck apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
3226; fax 206–231–3398. windshields and side windows. This CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference AD requires water spray tests and 701, & 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
(1) The Director of the Federal Register general visual inspections for water in Series 705), CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
approved the incorporation by reference the flight deck compartment, and water Series 900), and CL–600–2E25 (Regional
(IBR) of the service information listed in this removal and sealant application if Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR necessary. We are issuing this AD to published in the Federal Register on
part 51. address the unsafe condition on these November 17, 2017 (82 FR 54304) (‘‘the
(2) You must use this service information products. NPRM’’).
as applicable to do the actions required by Transport Canada Civil Aviation
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective March 30, (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32– 2018.
167, dated December 14, 2016.
for Canada, has issued Canadian
The Director of the Federal Register Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–28,
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in approved the incorporation by reference dated August 23, 2017 (referred to after
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., of a certain publication listed in this AD this as the Mandatory Continuing
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, as of March 30, 2018. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; ADDRESSES: For service information MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
identified in this final rule, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte Vertu Road 600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
fokker.com; internet http://
www.myfokkerfleet.com. West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; & 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
(4) You may view this service information Widebody Customer Response Center Series 705), CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, North America toll-free telephone 1– Series 900), and CL–600–2E25 (Regional
2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI
For information on the availability of this 1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; states:
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com;
(5) You may view this service information Several incidents of electrical shorting and
that is incorporated by reference at the internet http://www.bombardier.com. sparks have been reported in the cockpit of
National Archives and Records You may view this service information CL–600–2C10 and CL–600–2D24 aeroplanes.
Administration (NARA). For information on at the FAA, Transport Standards De-icing fluid can leak between the
the availability of this material at NARA, call Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, windshields and side windows, leading to
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// possible damage to the cockpit floodlight
WA. For information on the availability wires and electrical connections. If not
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- of this material at the FAA, call 425–
locations.html. corrected, this condition may result in a
227–1221. It is also available on the flight compartment fire.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February internet at http://www.regulations.gov This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
9, 2018. by searching for and locating Docket No. a water spray test and [general visual]
Michael Kaszycki, FAA–2017–1025. inspection for evidence of fluid ingress into
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the flight compartment. It also provides
Aircraft Certification Service. Examining the AD Docket mandatory instructions for sealant
application if required.
[FR Doc. 2018–03437 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the internet at http:// You may examine the MCAI in the
www.regulations.gov by searching for AD docket on the internet at http://
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– www.regulations.gov by searching for
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1025; or in person at the Docket and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Management Facility between 9 a.m. 1025.
Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Comments
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the regulatory We gave the public the opportunity to
evaluation, any comments received, and participate in developing this final rule.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1025; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–137–AD; Amendment other information. The street address for We received no comments on the NPRM
39–19199; AD 2018–04–04] the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– or on the determination of the cost to
5527) is Docket Management Facility, the public.
RIN 2120–AA64
U.S. Department of Transportation, Conclusion
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Docket Operations, M–30, West We reviewed the relevant data and
Inc., Airplanes Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, determined that air safety and the
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation public interest require adopting this AD
Washington, DC 20590. as proposed except for minor editorial
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: changes. We have determined that these
ACTION: Final rule. Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace minor changes:
Engineer, Avionics and Administrative • Are consistent with the intent that
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Services Section, FAA, New York ACO was proposed in the NPRM for
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite correcting the unsafe condition; and
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• Do not add any additional burden information describes procedures for through their normal course of business
upon the public than was already doing water spray tests on the flight or by the means identified in the
proposed in the NPRM. deck windows, doing general visual ADDRESSES section.
inspections for water in the flight deck
Related Service Information Under 1 Costs of Compliance
compartment, removing water, and
CFR Part 51
applying sealant to the flight deck We estimate that this AD affects 543
Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service windows. This service information is airplanes of U.S. registry.
Bulletin 670BA–56–003, Revision A, reasonably available because the We estimate the following costs to
dated April 13, 2016. This service interested parties have access to it comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Spray tests and inspections ............................ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............. $0 $170 $92,310
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the that might need this water removal and
any necessary water removal and inspection. We have no way of sealant application:
sealant application that would be determining the number of airplanes
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Water removal and sealant application ........................ 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................... $308 $648
Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Title 49 of the United States Code We determined that this AD will not
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue have federalism implications under
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Executive Order 13132. This AD will continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of not have a substantial direct effect on
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the States, on the relationship between Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the national government and the States, § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s or on the distribution of power and
authority. responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We are issuing this rulemaking under levels of government. the following new airworthiness
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, directive (AD):
For the reasons discussed above, I
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: certify that this AD: 2018–04–04 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
General requirements.’’ Under that 39–19199; Docket No. FAA–2017–1025;
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Product Identifier 2017–NM–137–AD.
section, Congress charges the FAA with action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (a) Effective Date
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
This AD is effective March 30, 2018.
for practices, methods, and procedures DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (b) Affected ADs
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in None.
is within the scope of that authority Alaska, and (c) Applicability
because it addresses an unsafe condition 4. Will not have a significant This AD applies to the airplanes identified
that is likely to exist or develop on economic impact, positive or negative, in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this
products identified in this rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities AD, certificated in any category.
action. under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
This AD is issued in accordance with (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
Flexibility Act. airplanes, serial numbers 10003 through
authority delegated by the Executive 10342 inclusive.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D15
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (Regional Jet Series 705) and Model CL–600–
In accordance with that order, issuance safety, Incorporation by reference, 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes,
of ADs is normally a function of the Safety. serial numbers 15001 through 15367
Compliance and Airworthiness inclusive.
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Division, but during this transition Adoption of the Amendment (3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2E25
period, the Executive Director has (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial
delegated the authority to issue ADs Accordingly, under the authority numbers 19001 through 19041 inclusive.
applicable to transport category delegated to me by the Administrator, (d) Subject
airplanes to the Director of the System the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Oversight Division. follows: America Code 56, Windows.
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(4) You may view this service information The Director of the Federal Register The NPRM proposed to require revising
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, approved the incorporation by reference the maintenance or inspection program,
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For of certain publications listed in this AD as applicable, to include inspections
information on the availability of this as of March 30, 2018. that will give no less than the required
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information DTR for certain SSIs, and repairing any
that is incorporated by reference at the identified in this final rule, contact cracked structure. The NPRM proposed
National Archives and Records Boeing Commercial Airplanes, to require inspections to detect cracks of
Administration (NARA). For information on Attention: Contractual & Data Services all SSI structure, and repair if necessary.
the availability of this material at NARA, call (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC We issued a supplemental notice of
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- telephone 562–797–1717; internet amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
locations.html. that would apply to all The Boeing
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February may view this referenced service Company Model 747–100, 747–100B,
9, 2018. information at the FAA, Transport 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C,
Michael Kaszycki, Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, SW, Renton, WA. For information on 400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
Aircraft Certification Service. the availability of this material at the series airplanes. The SNPRM published
[FR Doc. 2018–03438 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am] FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also in the Federal Register on November 9,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P available on the internet at http:// 2017 (82 FR 52015). The SNPRM
www.regulations.gov by searching for revised the NPRM by proposing to
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– require reporting in order to ensure the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 9067. continuing structural airworthiness of
The Boeing Company Model 747–100,
Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B,
You may examine the AD docket on 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–
14 CFR Part 39 the internet at http:// 400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9067; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for 747SP series airplanes with a high
Identifier 2016–NM–043–AD; Amendment and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– number of flight cycles. All cracks
39–19202; AD 2018–04–07] 9067; or in person at Docket Operations involving an SSI or related structure in
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday close vicinity to the SSI must be
RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays. reported to Boeing in order to evaluate
The AD docket contains this final rule, the effectiveness of the supplemental
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing structural inspections.
the regulatory evaluation, any
Company Airplanes We are issuing this AD to ensure the
comments received, and other
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information. The address for Docket continued structural integrity of all The
Administration (FAA), DOT. Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747–
ACTION: Final rule. Docket Operations, U.S. Department of 100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400,
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, series airplanes.
Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747– Washington, DC 20590. Comments
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, We gave the public the opportunity to
Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP participate in developing this final rule.
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601
series airplanes. This AD was prompted We have considered the comments
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–
by a report of incidents involving received. The Boeing Company, British
3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–
fatigue cracking in transport category Airways, and United Airlines supported
917–6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov.
airplanes that are approaching or have the SNPRM.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
exceeded their design service objective Conclusion
and a structural reevaluation by the Discussion
We reviewed the relevant data,
manufacturer that identified additional We issued a notice of proposed considered the comments received, and
structural elements that qualify as rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR determined that air safety and the
structural significant items (SSIs). This part 39 by adding an AD that would public interest require adopting this
AD requires revising the maintenance or apply to all The Boeing Company Model final rule as proposed, except for minor
inspection program, as applicable, to 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, editorial changes. We have determined
include inspections that will give no 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747– that these minor changes:
less than the required damage tolerance 300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, • Are consistent with the intent that
rating (DTR) for certain SSI, performing 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The was proposed in the SNPRM for
repetitive inspections to detect cracks of NPRM published in the Federal addressing the unsafe condition; and
all SSIs, and repairing cracked Register on September 8, 2016 (81 FR • Do not add any additional burden
structures if necessary. Additionally, 62031). The NPRM was prompted by a upon the public than was already
this AD requires all cracks involving an report of incidents involving fatigue
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
proposed in the SNPRM.
SSI or related structure in close vicinity cracking in transport category airplanes
to the SSI to be reported to Boeing. We that are approaching or have exceeded Related Service Information Under 1
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe their design service objective and a CFR Part 51
condition on these products. structural reevaluation by the We reviewed Boeing Document D6–
DATES: This AD is effective March 30, manufacturer that identified additional 35022, ‘‘Supplemental Structural
2018. structural elements that qualify as SSIs. Inspection Document for Model 747
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective March 30, 2018. | |
| Contact | Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 7972 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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