Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes, 79329-79333 [2013-31185]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1065; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–230–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede an
existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to certain Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–
600–2A12 (CL–601), and CL–600–2B16
(CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
Variants) airplanes. The existing AD
currently requires operators to assign
serial numbers or part numbers to
certain landing gear parts; and to
establish the number of landings on the
parts, if necessary. The existing AD also
requires operators to revise the
Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness (ICA) to reflect the new
life limits of the landing gear parts.
Since we issued that AD, additional
landing gear parts have been identified
that need serialization. This proposed
AD would add airplanes to the
applicability; require operators to assign
serial numbers or part numbers to
certain additional landing gear parts, to
establish the number of landings on the
parts, if necessary; and record in all
required airplane technical records and
manuals the new part numbers, serial
numbers, and landings assigned to these
parts. We are proposing this AD to
prevent life-limited landing gear parts
from being used beyond their safe-life
limits, which could lead to collapse of
the landing gear.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 13, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
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SUMMARY:
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Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For Bombardier, Inc./Canadair service
information identified in this proposed
ˆ
AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S
1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855–5000;
fax 514–855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com. For MessierDowty service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Messier
Services Americas, Customer Support
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA
20166–8910; phone: 703–450–8233; fax:
703–404–1621; Internet: https://
techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Andreas Rambalakos, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical
Systems Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone (516) 228–7345;
fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On July 11, 2005, we issued AD 2005–
15–04, Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR
43032, July 26, 2005). That AD required
actions intended to address an unsafe
condition on the products listed above.
Since we issued AD 2005–15–04,
Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR 43032,
July 26, 2005), Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA), which is the
airworthiness authority for Canada, has
issued Canadian Airworthiness
Directives CF–2003–18R2, dated
September 28, 2011; CF–2003–20R1,
dated September 28, 2011; and CF–
2003–21R2, dated September 28, 2011;
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’) to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
Certain landing gear parts that are listed in
the aeroplane model Airworthiness
Limitations Section, as safe life items with
structural life limits, could be rotable and
may not have been serialized, making
tracking difficult. This [Canadian
airworthiness] directive mandates that such
parts be serialized. This [Canadian
airworthiness] directive also provides the
procedure to determine the number of
landings for those parts where the service
history cannot be established.
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[T]his [Canadian Airworthiness] directive
* * * mandate[s] serialization of * * *
additional landing gear parts.
Comments Invited
This proposed AD would also add
airplanes to the applicability. The
unsafe condition is using life-limited
landing gear parts beyond their safe-life
limits, which could lead to collapse of
the landing gear. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket
No. FAA–2013–1065.
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2013–1065; Directorate Identifier
2011–NM–230–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier, Inc. has issued the
following service bulletins.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–
0710, Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011,
including Appendix 1, dated May 9,
2011, and Service Bulletin Information
Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL–
600–1A11 (CL–600) airplanes).
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–
0546, Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011,
including Appendix 1, dated May 9,
2011, and Service Bulletin Information
Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL–
600–2A12 (CL–601) airplanes and
Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes).
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• Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–
32–014, Revision 02, dated May 9, 2011,
including Appendix 1, dated May 9,
2011, and Service Bulletin Information
Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL–
600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes).
The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the
MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
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Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604
Variant) airplanes, the MCAI specifies
serial numbers 5301 through 5595
inclusive; however, the actions of the
MCAI address only serial numbers 5301
through 5573 inclusive, 5579, and 5595.
Consequently, we have specified the
proposed applicability as serial numbers
5301 to 5573 inclusive, 5579, and 5595.
We have coordinated this difference
with TCCA.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 419 products of U.S.
registry.
The actions that are required by AD
2005–15–04, Amendment 39–14193 (70
FR 43032, July 26, 2005), and retained
in this proposed AD take up to 13 workhours per product, at an average labor
rate of $85 per work hour. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the
currently required actions is $1,105 per
product.
We estimate that it would take about
9 work-hours per product to comply
with the new basic requirements of this
proposed AD. The average labor rate is
$85 per work-hour. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of the
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$320,535, or $765 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
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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 proposed
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.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2005–15–04, Amendment 39–14193 (70
FR 43032, July 26, 2005), and adding the
following new AD:
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2013–
1065; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–
230–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
13, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2005–15–04,
Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4)
of this AD.
(1) Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600)
airplanes, serial numbers 1004 through 1085
inclusive.
(2) Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601)
airplanes, serial numbers 3001 through 3066
inclusive;
(3) Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes, serial
numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive.
(4) Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant)
airplanes, serial numbers 5301 through 5573
inclusive, 5579, and 5595.
(5) This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to include
new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance
with these actions is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this AD, the operator
may not be able to accomplish the actions
described in the revisions. In this situation,
to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the
operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance according
to paragraph (r) of this AD. The request
should include a description of changes to
the required actions that will ensure the
continued damage tolerance of the affected
structure.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that
landing gear parts that have safe-life limits
but do not have serial numbers or part
numbers can be removed from one landing
gear and re-installed on another, making
tracking difficult. We are issuing this AD to
prevent life-limited landing gear parts from
being used beyond their safe-life limits,
which could lead to collapse of the landing
gear.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
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(g) Retained Requirement To Add Serial
Numbers (S/Ns) or Part Numbers (P/Ns)
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (f) of AD 2005–15–04,
Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005), with revised affected airplanes. Except
for Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes having
serial numbers 5514 through 5595 inclusive:
At the applicable compliance time specified
in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD,
add serial numbers and part numbers, as
applicable, to the parts identified in the
applicable service bulletin specified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
Do all actions in accordance with the
applicable service bulletin specified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) For parts identified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 600–0710, Revision 01,
dated December 15, 2003; and Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601–0546, Revision 01,
dated December 15, 2003; as having a
compliance time of ‘‘five years for the parts
listed in Part A’’: Within 60 months after
August 30, 2005 (the effective date of AD
2005–15–04, Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR
43032, July 26, 2005)).
(2) For parts identified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 600–0710, Revision 01,
dated December 15, 2003; and Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601–0546, Revision 01,
dated December 15, 2003; as having a
compliance time of ‘‘ten years for the parts
listed in Part B’’: Within 120 months after
August 30, 2005 (the effective date of AD
2005–15–04, Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR
43032, July 26, 2005)).
(3) For parts identified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604–32–014, dated May 31,
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2002, as having a compliance time of ‘‘no
later than a calendar time of 8 years’’: Within
96 months after August 30, 2005 (the
effective date of AD 2005–15–04,
Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005)).
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The
Bombardier service bulletins refer to the
Messier-Dowty service bulletins in table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD as additional sources
of service information for adding part
numbers or serial numbers by vibro-peening
the numbers on main landing gear (MLG) and
nose landing gear (NLG) components that do
not have them; and for determining the
number of landings for parts without a part
number or serial number on which the time
since new (TSN) and cycles since new (CSN)
have not been tracked.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—MESSIER-DOWTY SERVICE BULLETINS
Messier–Dowty Service Bulletin
M–DT SB104467009/010–32–1,
March 19, 2001.
Model
dated
604–32–014.
NLG shock strut .................
604–32–014.
NLG drag brace hinge pin
600–0710 and 601–0546.
MLG shock strut ................
600–0710.
NLG shock strut .................
600–0710.
CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–
2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R)
airplanes.
CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12
(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–
3A and CL–601–3R) airplanes.
CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12
(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–
3A and CL–601–3R) airplanes.
CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–
2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R)
airplanes.
M–DT SB7300–32–16, dated July 12,
2001.
MLG shock strut ................
CL–600–1A11 (CL–600) airplanes ..........
M–DT SB7200–32–6, dated March 19,
2001.
600–0710 and 601–0546.
CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12
(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–
3A and CL–601–3R) airplanes.
CL–600–1A11 (CL–600) airplanes ..........
M–DT SB6500–32–1, dated March 19,
2001.
MLG side strut retraction
actuator eye bolt.
CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) airplanes ..........
M–DT
SB200922001/2–32–6,
dated
March 19, 2001.
M–DT SB200924003/004–32–16, dated
July 12, 2001.
M–DT SB6100–32–10, dated March 19,
2001.
MLG shock strut pin ..........
601–0546.
MLG side strut retraction
actuator.
600–0710 and 601–0546.
NLG drag brace hinge pin
600–0710 and 601–0546.
NLG shock strut .................
601–0546.
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(h) Retained Requirement To Establish the
Number of Landings
This paragraph restates the actions
required by paragraph (g) of AD 2005–15–04,
Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005), with revised affected airplanes. Except
for Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes having
serial numbers 5314 through 5595 inclusive:
At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g) of this AD, if a component does not have
a serial number and the CSN or TSN were not
tracked, use the formula in the applicable
Messier-Dowty service bulletin in table 1 to
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Corresponding Bombardier
Service
Bulletin(s)
CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12
(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–
3A and CL–601–3R) airplanes.
CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) airplanes ..........
M–DT SB19090–32–4, dated March 19,
2001.
M–DT SB20020–32–5, dated July 12,
2001.
M–DT SB200814001–32–3, dated March
19, 2001.
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paragraph (g) of this AD to establish the
number of landings (TSN or CSN), and record
the newly calculated TSN or CSN in the
aircraft log books.
(i) Retained Requirement To Revise the
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
This paragraph restates the revision
required by paragraph (h) of AD 2005–15–04,
Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005), with revised affected airplanes. Except
for Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes having
serial numbers 5514 through 5595 inclusive:
Within 30 days after August 30, 2005 (the
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effective date of AD 2005–15–04), revise the
ALS of the applicable Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness to reflect the new
life limits of the landing gear parts by
inserting copies of the Canadair temporary
revisions (TR) in table 2 to paragraph (i) of
this AD into the ALS of the applicable
Canadair Time-Limits/Maintenance Check
Manual. When the contents of the TRs are
included in the general revisions of the ALS,
these TRs may be removed provided the
relevant information in the ALS is identical
to that in the TRs.
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TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (i) OF THIS AD—CANADAIR TEMPORARY REVISIONS
Temporary revision
Applicable
Canadair
Time-Limits/
Maintenance
Check Manual
Manual
section
5–116, dated April 11, 2002 .....
5–190, dated April 11, 2002 .....
PSP 605 ........
PSP 601–5 ....
5–10–10
5–10–10
5–191, dated April 11, 2002 .....
PSP 601–5 ....
5–10–11
5–192, dated April 11, 2002 .....
PSP 601–5 ....
5–10–12
5–2–6, dated April 11, 2002 .....
5–204, dated April 11, 2002 .....
CL–604 ..........
PSP 601A–5 ..
5–10–10
5–10–10
5–205, dated April 11, 2002 .....
PSP 601A–5 ..
5–10–11
5–206, dated April 11, 2002 .....
PSP 601A–5 ..
5–10–12
(j) Retained Parts Installation Limitation
This paragraph restates the limitations
specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2005–15–04,
Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005), with revised affected airplanes. Except
for Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes having
serial numbers 5514 through 5595 inclusive:
As of August 30, 2005 (the effective date of
AD 2005–15–04), no person may install on
any airplane a landing gear part, unless it has
had the applicable part number or serial
number added in accordance with paragraph
(g) of this AD; and has had the number of
landings established in accordance with
paragraph (h) of this AD.
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(k) Retained Stipulation of Information of
No Reporting
This paragraph restates the stipulation
specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2005–15–04,
Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005). Although the service bulletins
identified in paragraph (g) of this AD specify
that operators should submit incorporation
notices to Bombardier after each new part
number or serial number and landings
assigned to these parts is added, this AD does
not include that action.
(l) New Requirement of This AD: Add Serial
Numbers and Part Numbers
(1) For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604
Variant) airplanes: Within 96 months after
the effective date of this AD, add serial
numbers and part numbers, as applicable, to
the parts identified in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) and
(l)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
604–32–014, Revision 02, dated May 9, 2011,
including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011,
and Service Bulletin Information Sheet,
dated July 6, 2010.
(i) For airplanes having serial numbers
5301 through 5513 inclusive: Main fitting/
drag stay pin of the NLG having P/N
200811721.
(ii) For airplanes having serial numbers
5301 through 5573 inclusive, 5579, and 5595:
NLG crossbeam pins having P/N 200814601
and NLG center hinge pins having P/N
200814624.
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Model
CL–600–1A11
CL–600–2A12
planes.
CL–600–2A12
planes.
CL–600–2A12
planes.
CL–600–2B16
CL–600–2A12
planes.
CL–600–2A12
planes.
CL–600–2A12
planes.
(CL–600) airplanes.
(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) air(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) air(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) air(CL–604) airplanes.
(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) air(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) air(CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) air-
(2) For Bombardier Model CL–600–2A12
(CL–601) airplanes and Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants)
airplanes: Within 60 months after the
effective date of this AD, add serial numbers
and part numbers, as applicable, to left and
right MLG side strut pins having P/N 6318–
1 or 6318–3; and to left and right MLG hinge
pins having P/N 6329–3; in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0546,
Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including
Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6,
2010.
(3) For Bombardier Model CL–600–2A12
(CL–601) airplanes and Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants)
airplanes: Within 120 months after the
effective date of this AD, add serial numbers
and part numbers, as applicable, to NLG
main fitting/drag stay pins having P/N
200811721; NLG drag brace pivot pins having
P/N 200814601; and left and right MLG
pintle pins having P/N 6324–1; in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0546,
Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including
Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6,
2010.
(4) For Bombardier Model CL–600–1A11
(CL–600) airplanes: Within 120 months after
the effective date of this AD, add serial
numbers and part numbers, as applicable, to
NLG main fitting/drag stay pins having P/N
200811721 and NLG drag brace pivot pins
having P/N 200814601, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0710,
Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including
Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6,
2010.
paragraph (m)(1), (m)(2), or (m)(3) of this AD
to establish the number of landings (CSN).
(1) Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–32–014,
Revision 02, dated May 9, 2011, including
Service Bulletin Information Sheet, dated
July 6, 2010 (for Bombardier Model CL–600–
2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes).
(2) Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0546,
Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including
Service Bulletin Information Sheet, dated
July 6, 2010 (for Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–
601) airplanes and Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–
601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes).
(3) Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0710,
Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including
Service Bulletin Information Sheet, dated
July 6, 2010 (for Bombardier Model CL–600–
1A11 (CL–600) airplanes).
(m) New Requirement of This AD: Establish
the Number of Landings (CSN)
At the applicable times specified in
paragraph (l) of this AD: If a component does
not have a serial number and the number of
landings (CSN) were not tracked, use the
applicable service bulletin specified in
Accomplishing the action required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin specified in
paragraph (p)(1), (p)(2), or (p)(3) of this AD,
is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
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Update
Concurrently with the actions specified in
paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD: Record any
newly calculated number of landings (CSN),
new part numbers, and new serial numbers
in the airplane technical records and
manuals.
(o) New Requirement of This AD: Parts
Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane a landing
gear part identified in paragraph (l) of this
AD, unless it has had the applicable part
number or serial number added as required
by paragraph (l) of this AD, and had the
number of landings (CSN) established as
required by paragraph (m) of this AD.
(p) New Action of This AD: Optional Method
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(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0546,
Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including
Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6,
2010 (for Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601)
airplanes and Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–
3A and CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes).
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–32–
014, Revision 02, dated May 9, 2011,
including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011,
and Service Bulletin Information Sheet,
dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–604 Variant) airplanes).
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0710,
Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including
Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6,
2010 (for Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600)
airplanes).
(q) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before
August 30, 2005 (the effective date of AD
2005–15–04, Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR
43032, July 26, 2005)), using the applicable
service bulletin specified in paragraph
(q)(1)(i), (q)(1)(ii), or (q)(1)(iii) of this AD,
which are not incorporated by reference in
this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0546,
dated May 31, 2002 (for Model CL–600–2A12
(CL–601) airplanes and Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants)
airplanes).
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0710,
dated May 31, 2002 (for Model CL–600–1A11
(CL–600) airplanes).
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–32–
014, dated May 31, 2002 (for Model CL–600–
2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes).
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
addition of serial numbers and part numbers
required by paragraph (l) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using the applicable service
bulletin specified in paragraph (q)(2)(i),
(q)(2)(ii), or (q)(2)(iii) of this AD, which are
not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–32–
014, Revision 01, dated October 29, 2007 (for
Bombardier Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604
Variant) airplanes).
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0546,
Revision 02, dated October 29, 2007 (for
Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) airplanes and
Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–
601–3R Variants) airplanes).
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0710,
Revision 02, dated October 29, 2007 (for
Bombardier Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600)
airplanes).
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the
establishment of the number of landings
(CSN) required by paragraph (m) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
service bulletin information sheet specified
in paragraph (q)(3)(i), (q)(3)(ii), or (q)(3)(iii) of
this AD.
(i) Service Bulletin Information Sheet,
dated July 6, 2010, of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 604–32–014 (for Bombardier Model
CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes).
(ii) Service Bulletin Information Sheet,
dated July 6, 2010, of Bombardier Service
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Bulletin 601–0546 (for Bombardier Model
CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and Model CL–600–
2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants)
airplanes).
(iii) Service Bulletin Information Sheet,
dated July 6, 2010 of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 600–0710 (for Bombardier Model
CL–600–1A11 (CL–600) airplanes).
(r) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, 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, send it to ATTN:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
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. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD. AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2005–15–04,
Amendment 39–14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005), are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(s) Related Information
(1) Refer to the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information Canadian
Airworthiness Directives specified in
paragraphs (s)(1)(i), (s)(1)(ii), and (s)(1)(iii) of
this AD for related information. These MCAIs
may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2013–1065.
(i) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–
2003–18R2, dated September 28, 2011.
(ii) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–
2003–20R1, dated September 28, 2011.
(iii) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–
2003–21R2, dated September 28, 2011.
(2) For Bombardier, Inc./Canadair service
information identified in this proposed AD,
ˆ
contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote-Vertu
´
Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com. For Messier-Dowty
service information identified in this
proposed AD, contact Messier Services
Americas, Customer Support Center, 45360
Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166–8910. You
may view this service information at the
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FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 19, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1066; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–021–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
airworthiness directive (AD) 2000–12–
12, for certain Airbus Model A300,
A300–600, and A310 series airplanes.
AD 2000–12–12 currently requires
inspecting to detect cracks in the lower
spar axis of the nacelle pylon between
ribs 9 and 10, and repair if necessary.
AD 2000–12–12 also provides for
optional modification of the pylon,
which terminates the inspections for
Model A300 series airplanes. Since we
issued AD 2000–12–12, we have
received reports of cracking of the lower
pylon spar after accomplishing the
existing modification and have
determined that shorter initial and
repetitive inspection compliance times
are necessary to address the identified
unsafe condition. This proposed AD
would reduce the initial and repetitive
inspection compliance times. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct
fatigue cracking, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the lower
spar of the nacelle pylon.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 13, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-1065; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-230-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-
600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and
CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The existing AD currently requires
operators to assign serial numbers or part numbers to certain landing
gear parts; and to establish the number of landings on the parts, if
necessary. The existing AD also requires operators to revise the
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to reflect the new life limits of the
landing gear parts. Since we issued that AD, additional landing gear
parts have been identified that need serialization. This proposed AD
would add airplanes to the applicability; require operators to assign
serial numbers or part numbers to certain additional landing gear
parts, to establish the number of landings on the parts, if necessary;
and record in all required airplane technical records and manuals the
new part numbers, serial numbers, and landings assigned to these parts.
We are proposing this AD to prevent life-limited landing gear parts
from being used beyond their safe-life limits, which could lead to
collapse of the landing gear.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 13,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For Bombardier, Inc./Canadair service information identified in
this proposed 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 thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com. For Messier-Dowty service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Messier Services Americas, Customer Support
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910; phone: 703-450-8233;
fax: 703-404-1621; Internet: https://techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andreas Rambalakos, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-7345; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-1065;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-230-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On July 11, 2005, we issued AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70
FR 43032, July 26, 2005). That AD required actions intended to address
an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
Since we issued AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032,
July 26, 2005), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the
airworthiness authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness
Directives CF-2003-18R2, dated September 28, 2011; CF-2003-20R1, dated
September 28, 2011; and CF-2003-21R2, dated September 28, 2011;
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ``the MCAI'') to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Certain landing gear parts that are listed in the aeroplane
model Airworthiness Limitations Section, as safe life items with
structural life limits, could be rotable and may not have been
serialized, making tracking difficult. This [Canadian airworthiness]
directive mandates that such parts be serialized. This [Canadian
airworthiness] directive also provides the procedure to determine
the number of landings for those parts where the service history
cannot be established.
* * * * *
[T]his [Canadian Airworthiness] directive * * * mandate[s]
serialization of * * * additional landing gear parts.
This proposed AD would also add airplanes to the applicability. The
unsafe condition is using life-limited landing gear parts beyond their
safe-life limits, which could lead to collapse of the landing gear. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-
2013-1065.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier, Inc. has issued the following service bulletins.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0710, Revision 03, dated
May 9, 2011, including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL-600-1A11
(CL-600) airplanes).
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0546, Revision 03, dated
May 9, 2011, including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL-600-2A12
(CL-601) airplanes and Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R
Variants) airplanes).
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Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-32-014, Revision 02, dated
May 9, 2011, including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL-600-2B16
(CL-604 Variant) airplanes).
The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, the MCAI
specifies serial numbers 5301 through 5595 inclusive; however, the
actions of the MCAI address only serial numbers 5301 through 5573
inclusive, 5579, and 5595. Consequently, we have specified the proposed
applicability as serial numbers 5301 to 5573 inclusive, 5579, and 5595.
We have coordinated this difference with TCCA.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 419 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193
(70 FR 43032, July 26, 2005), and retained in this proposed AD take up
to 13 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work
hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the currently
required actions is $1,105 per product.
We estimate that it would take about 9 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $320,535, or $765
per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This proposed 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.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26, 2005), and adding
the following new AD:
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2013-1065; Directorate Identifier
2011-NM-230-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 13, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR
43032, July 26, 2005).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. airplanes, certificated in
any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of
this AD.
(1) Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes, serial numbers 1004
through 1085 inclusive.
(2) Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes, serial numbers 3001
through 3066 inclusive;
(3) Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants)
airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive.
(4) Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers
5301 through 5573 inclusive, 5579, and 5595.
(5) This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance
with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes
that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according
to paragraph (r) of this AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the
continued damage tolerance of the affected structure.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that landing gear parts that
have safe-life limits but do not have serial numbers or part numbers
can be removed from one landing gear and re-installed on another,
making tracking difficult. We are issuing this AD to prevent life-
limited landing gear parts from being used beyond their safe-life
limits, which could lead to collapse of the landing gear.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
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(g) Retained Requirement To Add Serial Numbers (S/Ns) or Part Numbers
(P/Ns)
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (f) of
AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26, 2005), with
revised affected airplanes. Except for Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes
having serial numbers 5514 through 5595 inclusive: At the applicable
compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of
this AD, add serial numbers and part numbers, as applicable, to the
parts identified in the applicable service bulletin specified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. Do all actions in
accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) For parts identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-
0710, Revision 01, dated December 15, 2003; and Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601-0546, Revision 01, dated December 15, 2003; as having a
compliance time of ``five years for the parts listed in Part A'':
Within 60 months after August 30, 2005 (the effective date of AD
2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26, 2005)).
(2) For parts identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-
0710, Revision 01, dated December 15, 2003; and Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601-0546, Revision 01, dated December 15, 2003; as having a
compliance time of ``ten years for the parts listed in Part B'':
Within 120 months after August 30, 2005 (the effective date of AD
2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26, 2005)).
(3) For parts identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-32-
014, dated May 31, 2002, as having a compliance time of ``no later
than a calendar time of 8 years'': Within 96 months after August 30,
2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR
43032, July 26, 2005)).
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The Bombardier service
bulletins refer to the Messier-Dowty service bulletins in table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD as additional sources of service
information for adding part numbers or serial numbers by vibro-
peening the numbers on main landing gear (MLG) and nose landing gear
(NLG) components that do not have them; and for determining the
number of landings for parts without a part number or serial number
on which the time since new (TSN) and cycles since new (CSN) have
not been tracked.
Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Messier-Dowty Service Bulletins
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Landing gear Corresponding Bombardier Service
Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin Model component Bulletin(s)
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M-DT SB104467009/010-32-1, dated CL-600-1A11 (CL- MLG side strut 600-0710 and 601-0546.
March 19, 2001. 600), CL-600-2A12 retraction
(CL-601) and CL- actuator eye bolt.
600-2B16 (CL-601-
3A and CL-601-3R)
airplanes.
M-DT SB19090-32-4, dated March CL-600-2B16 (CL- MLG shock strut.... 604-32-014.
19, 2001. 604) airplanes.
M-DT SB20020-32-5, dated July CL-600-2B16 (CL- NLG shock strut.... 604-32-014.
12, 2001. 604) airplanes.
M-DT SB200814001-32-3, dated CL-600-1A11 (CL- NLG drag brace 600-0710 and 601-0546.
March 19, 2001. 600), CL-600-2A12 hinge pin.
(CL-601) and CL-
600-2B16 (CL-601-
3A and CL-601-3R)
airplanes.
M-DT SB200922001/2-32-6, dated CL-600-1A11 (CL- MLG shock strut.... 600-0710.
March 19, 2001. 600) airplanes.
M-DT SB200924003/004-32-16, CL-600-1A11 (CL- NLG shock strut.... 600-0710.
dated July 12, 2001. 600) airplanes.
M-DT SB6100-32-10, dated March CL-600-2A12 (CL- MLG shock strut pin 601-0546.
19, 2001. 601) and CL-600-
2B16 (CL-601-3A
and CL-601-3R)
airplanes.
M-DT SB6500-32-1, dated March CL-600-1A11 (CL- MLG side strut 600-0710 and 601-0546.
19, 2001. 600), CL-600-2A12 retraction
(CL-601) and CL- actuator.
600-2B16 (CL-601-
3A and CL-601-3R)
airplanes.
M-DT SB7200-32-6, dated March CL-600-1A11 (CL- NLG drag brace 600-0710 and 601-0546.
19, 2001. 600), CL-600-2A12 hinge pin.
(CL-601) and CL-
600-2B16 (CL-601-
3A and CL-601-3R)
airplanes.
M-DT SB7300-32-16, dated July CL-600-2A12 (CL- NLG shock strut.... 601-0546.
12, 2001. 601) and CL-600-
2B16 (CL-601-3A
and CL-601-3R)
airplanes.
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(h) Retained Requirement To Establish the Number of Landings
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of
AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26, 2005), with
revised affected airplanes. Except for Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes
having serial numbers 5314 through 5595 inclusive: At the applicable
time specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if a component does not
have a serial number and the CSN or TSN were not tracked, use the
formula in the applicable Messier-Dowty service bulletin in table 1
to paragraph (g) of this AD to establish the number of landings (TSN
or CSN), and record the newly calculated TSN or CSN in the aircraft
log books.
(i) Retained Requirement To Revise the Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS)
This paragraph restates the revision required by paragraph (h)
of AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26, 2005),
with revised affected airplanes. Except for Model CL-600-2B16
airplanes having serial numbers 5514 through 5595 inclusive: Within
30 days after August 30, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-04),
revise the ALS of the applicable Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to reflect the new life limits of the landing gear
parts by inserting copies of the Canadair temporary revisions (TR)
in table 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD into the ALS of the
applicable Canadair Time-Limits/Maintenance Check Manual. When the
contents of the TRs are included in the general revisions of the
ALS, these TRs may be removed provided the relevant information in
the ALS is identical to that in the TRs.
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Table 2 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Canadair Temporary Revisions
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Applicable Canadair Time-
Temporary revision Limits/Maintenance Check Manual Model
Manual section
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5-116, dated April 11, 2002.................. PSP 605.................. 5-10-10 CL-600-1A11 (CL-600)
airplanes.
5-190, dated April 11, 2002.................. PSP 601-5................ 5-10-10 CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-
600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-
601-3R) airplanes.
5-191, dated April 11, 2002.................. PSP 601-5................ 5-10-11 CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-
600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-
601-3R) airplanes.
5-192, dated April 11, 2002.................. PSP 601-5................ 5-10-12 CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-
600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-
601-3R) airplanes.
5-2-6, dated April 11, 2002.................. CL-604................... 5-10-10 CL-600-2B16 (CL-604)
airplanes.
5-204, dated April 11, 2002.................. PSP 601A-5............... 5-10-10 CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-
600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-
601-3R) airplanes.
5-205, dated April 11, 2002.................. PSP 601A-5............... 5-10-11 CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-
600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-
601-3R) airplanes.
5-206, dated April 11, 2002.................. PSP 601A-5............... 5-10-12 CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-
600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-
601-3R) airplanes.
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(j) Retained Parts Installation Limitation
This paragraph restates the limitations specified in paragraph
(i) of AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005), with revised affected airplanes. Except for Model CL-600-2B16
airplanes having serial numbers 5514 through 5595 inclusive: As of
August 30, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-04), no person may
install on any airplane a landing gear part, unless it has had the
applicable part number or serial number added in accordance with
paragraph (g) of this AD; and has had the number of landings
established in accordance with paragraph (h) of this AD.
(k) Retained Stipulation of Information of No Reporting
This paragraph restates the stipulation specified in paragraph
(j) of AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26,
2005). Although the service bulletins identified in paragraph (g) of
this AD specify that operators should submit incorporation notices
to Bombardier after each new part number or serial number and
landings assigned to these parts is added, this AD does not include
that action.
(l) New Requirement of This AD: Add Serial Numbers and Part Numbers
(1) For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes: Within 96
months after the effective date of this AD, add serial numbers and
part numbers, as applicable, to the parts identified in paragraphs
(l)(1)(i) and (l)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
604-32-014, Revision 02, dated May 9, 2011, including Appendix 1,
dated May 9, 2011, and Service Bulletin Information Sheet, dated
July 6, 2010.
(i) For airplanes having serial numbers 5301 through 5513
inclusive: Main fitting/drag stay pin of the NLG having P/N
200811721.
(ii) For airplanes having serial numbers 5301 through 5573
inclusive, 5579, and 5595: NLG crossbeam pins having P/N 200814601
and NLG center hinge pins having P/N 200814624.
(2) For Bombardier Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes and
Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes:
Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, add serial
numbers and part numbers, as applicable, to left and right MLG side
strut pins having P/N 6318-1 or 6318-3; and to left and right MLG
hinge pins having P/N 6329-3; in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0546, Revision 03,
dated May 9, 2011, including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and
Service Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010.
(3) For Bombardier Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes and
Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes:
Within 120 months after the effective date of this AD, add serial
numbers and part numbers, as applicable, to NLG main fitting/drag
stay pins having P/N 200811721; NLG drag brace pivot pins having P/N
200814601; and left and right MLG pintle pins having P/N 6324-1; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601-0546, Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including
Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service Bulletin Information
Sheet, dated July 6, 2010.
(4) For Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes: Within
120 months after the effective date of this AD, add serial numbers
and part numbers, as applicable, to NLG main fitting/drag stay pins
having P/N 200811721 and NLG drag brace pivot pins having P/N
200814601, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0710, Revision 03, dated May 9,
2011, including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service Bulletin
Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010.
(m) New Requirement of This AD: Establish the Number of Landings (CSN)
At the applicable times specified in paragraph (l) of this AD:
If a component does not have a serial number and the number of
landings (CSN) were not tracked, use the applicable service bulletin
specified in paragraph (m)(1), (m)(2), or (m)(3) of this AD to
establish the number of landings (CSN).
(1) Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 604-32-014, Revision 02, dated May 9, 2011, including
Service Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for
Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes).
(2) Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601-0546, Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL-600-
2A12 (CL-601) airplanes and Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-
3R Variants) airplanes).
(3) Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 600-0710, Revision 03, dated May 9, 2011, including Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Bombardier Model
CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes).
(n) New Requirement of This AD: Records Update
Concurrently with the actions specified in paragraphs (l) and
(m) of this AD: Record any newly calculated number of landings
(CSN), new part numbers, and new serial numbers in the airplane
technical records and manuals.
(o) New Requirement of This AD: Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on
any airplane a landing gear part identified in paragraph (l) of this
AD, unless it has had the applicable part number or serial number
added as required by paragraph (l) of this AD, and had the number of
landings (CSN) established as required by paragraph (m) of this AD.
(p) New Action of This AD: Optional Method of Compliance
Accomplishing the action required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service bulletin specified in paragraph (p)(1), (p)(2), or (p)(3) of
this AD, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0546, Revision 03, dated May
9, 2011, including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL-600-
2A12 (CL-601) airplanes and Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-
3R Variants) airplanes).
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-32-014, Revision 02, dated
May 9, 2011, including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL-600-
2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes).
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0710, Revision 03, dated May
9, 2011, including Appendix 1, dated May 9, 2011, and Service
Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 (for Model CL-600-
1A11 (CL-600) airplanes).
(q) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
August 30, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-15-04, Amendment 39-
14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26, 2005)), using the applicable service
bulletin specified in paragraph (q)(1)(i), (q)(1)(ii), or
(q)(1)(iii) of this AD, which are not incorporated by reference in
this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0546, dated May 31, 2002
(for Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes and Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-
601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes).
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0710, dated May 31, 2002
(for Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes).
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-32-014, dated May 31, 2002
(for Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes).
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the addition of serial
numbers and part numbers required by paragraph (l) of this AD, if
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD
using the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph
(q)(2)(i), (q)(2)(ii), or (q)(2)(iii) of this AD, which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-32-014, Revision 01, dated
October 29, 2007 (for Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant)
airplanes).
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0546, Revision 02, dated
October 29, 2007 (for Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes and Model
CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) airplanes).
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0710, Revision 02, dated
October 29, 2007 (for Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600)
airplanes).
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the establishment of the
number of landings (CSN) required by paragraph (m) of this AD, if
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD
using the applicable service bulletin information sheet specified in
paragraph (q)(3)(i), (q)(3)(ii), or (q)(3)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Service Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010, of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-32-014 (for Bombardier Model CL-600-
2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes).
(ii) Service Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010, of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0546 (for Bombardier Model CL-600-
2A12 (CL-601) and Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R
Variants) airplanes).
(iii) Service Bulletin Information Sheet, dated July 6, 2010 of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0710 (for Bombardier Model CL-600-
1A11 (CL-600) airplanes).
(r) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, 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, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, New York 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD. AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD
2005-15-04, Amendment 39-14193 (70 FR 43032, July 26, 2005), are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(s) Related Information
(1) Refer to the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
Canadian Airworthiness Directives specified in paragraphs (s)(1)(i),
(s)(1)(ii), and (s)(1)(iii) of this AD for related information.
These MCAIs may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA-2013-1065.
(i) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2003-18R2, dated
September 28, 2011.
(ii) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2003-20R1, dated
September 28, 2011.
(iii) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2003-21R2, dated
September 28, 2011.
(2) For Bombardier, Inc./Canadair service information identified
in this proposed 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 thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
https://www.bombardier.com. For Messier-Dowty service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact Messier Services Americas,
Customer Support Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910.
You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 19, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-31185 Filed 12-27-13; 8:45 am]
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