Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes, 44829-44832 [2015-17975]

Download as PDF 44829 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 80, No. 144 Tuesday, July 28, 2015 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Office of the Secretary 2 CFR Part 1327 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24 [Docket No.: 150320288–5547–02] RIN 0605–AA34 Federal Awarding Agency Regulatory Implementation of Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Office of the Secretary, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Department of Commerce publishes this rule to adopt as a final rule, without change, a joint interim final rule published with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for all Federal award-making agencies that implemented guidance on Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). This rule is necessary to incorporate into regulation and thus bring into effect the Uniform Guidance as required by OMB for the Department of Commerce. DATES: This rule is effective August 27, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Geisen at 202–482–0602 or jgeisen@ doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 19, 2014, OMB issued an interim final rule that implemented for all Federal award-making agencies the final guidance on Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). In that interim final rule, Federal awarding agencies, including the Department of asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Jul 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 Commerce, joined together to implement the Uniform Guidance in their respective chapters of title 2 of the CFR, and, where approved by OMB, implemented any exceptions to the Uniform Guidance by including the relevant language in their regulations. Where applicable, agencies provided additional language beyond that included in 2 CFR 200, consistent with their existing policy, to provide more detail with respect to how they intend to implement the policy, where appropriate. In addition, the interim final rule made technical corrections to the Uniform Guidance, where needed, to ensure that particular language in the final guidance matched with the Council on Financial Assistance Reform’s intent and to avoid any erroneous implementation of the guidance. The interim final rule went into effect on December 26, 2014. The public comment period for the interim final rule closed on February 17, 2015. The Department of Commerce publishes this final rule to adopt the provisions of the interim final rule. The Department did not request any exceptions to the Uniform Guidance and did not provide any language beyond what was included in 2 CFR 200. The Department did not receive any public comments on its regulations. Accordingly, the Department makes no changes to the interim final rule. Classification Regulatory Flexibility Act Because notice and opportunity for comment are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are inapplicable. Therefore, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required and has not been prepared. Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Pursuant to Executive Order 12866, OMB has determined this final rule to be not significant. Barry Berkowitz, Director of Acquisition Management, U.S. Department of Commerce. Accordingly, the interim rule amending 2 CFR part 1327, and 15 CFR parts 14 and 24, which was published at 79 FR 75867 on December 19, 2014, is adopted as a final rule without change. [FR Doc. 2015–18196 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–17–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2015–2463; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–086–AD; Amendment 39–18216; AD 2015–15–07] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–10– 01 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes. AD 2015– 10–01 required inspection for correct assembly of the main landing gear (MLG) alternate extension system reservoir lid, and corrective action if necessary. This new AD revises the applicability. This AD was prompted by the discovery of two errors in the applicability of AD 2015–10–01. We are issuing this AD to, in the event of a failure of the primary MLG extension system, prevent failure of the alternate MLG extension system to fully extend the MLG into a down-and-locked position, which could result in collapse of both left-hand and right-hand MLG sides during touchdown. DATES: This AD becomes effective August 12, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference SUMMARY: Paperwork Reduction Act This rule contains no collections of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Ch. 3506). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. PO 00000 Executive Order 12866 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\28JYR1.SGM 28JYR1 44830 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 144 / Tuesday, July 28, 2015 / Rules and Regulations of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 14, 2015 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015). We must receive comments on this AD by September 11, 2015. 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375– 4539; email thd.qseries@ aero.bombardier.com; Internet https:// www.bombardier.com. For Parker service information identified in this AD, contact Parker Aerospace, 14300 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618; telephone: 949–833–3000; Internet: https://www.parker.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. It is also available on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 2463. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 2463; 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 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: Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Jul 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7303; fax 516–794–5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On May 1, 2015, we issued AD 2015– 10–01, Amendment 39–18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015). AD 2015–10–01 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes. AD 2015–10–01 was prompted by reports of hydraulic fluid loss from the reservoir of the MLG alternate extension system. AD 2015–10–01 required inspection for correct assembly of the MLG alternate extension system reservoir lid, and corrective action if necessary. We issued AD 2015–10–01 to, in the event of a failure of the primary MLG extension system, prevent failure of the alternate MLG extension system to fully extend the MLG into a down-and-locked position, which could result in collapse of both left-hand and right-hand MLG sides during touchdown. AD 2015–10–01, Amendment 39– 18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), corresponds to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF– 2014–15, dated June 6, 2014. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 2463. Since we issued AD 2015–10–01, Amendment 39–18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), we have discovered two inadvertent errors in the identification of the affected airplane models in the applicability of AD 2015–10–01. Paragraph (c) of AD 2015–10–01 omitted Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 airplanes and erroneously referred to a model (DHC–8–403) that is not identified on the U.S. type certificate. However, the serial numbers identified in paragraph (c) of AD 2015–10–01 were correct. We have also revised the estimated number of U.S.-registered airplanes affected by this AD. The number of airplanes is less than we originally estimated. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA’s Determination of the Effective Date We are superseding AD 2015–10–01, Amendment 39–18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), to correct two errors in the applicability in paragraph (c) of AD 2015–10–01, which inadvertently omitted a certain airplane model affected by the unsafe condition, and included a model that is not identified on the U.S. type certificate. We have made no other changes to the requirements published in AD 2015–10– 01. Also, there are currently no Bombardier Inc. Model DHC–8–400 airplanes (the omitted airplane model) on the U.S. Register. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–2463; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–086– AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 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 AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84–29–34, dated May 9, 2013, with the attached Parker Service Bulletin 82910012–29–431, dated October 22, 2012. The service information describes procedures to inspect the lid assembly of the MLG alternate extension system reservoir for correct assembly and corrective actions. 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 of this AD. E:\FR\FM\28JYR1.SGM 28JYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 144 / Tuesday, July 28, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 78 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2015–10– 01, Amendment 39–18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), and retained in this AD take about 4 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2015–10–01 is $340 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of $170 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden. Authority for This Rulemaking asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES 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, 18:34 Jul 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2015–10–01, Amendment 39–18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), and adding the following new AD: ■ 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 2015–15–07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39–18216. Docket No. FAA–2015–2463; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–086–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective August 12, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015–10–01, Amendment 39–18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001 through 4424 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic Power. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of hydraulic fluid loss from the reservoir of the main landing gear (MLG) alternate extension system. We are issuing this AD to, in the event of a failure of the primary MLG extension system, prevent failure of the alternate MLG extension system to fully extend the MLG into a down-and-locked position, which could result in collapse of both left-hand and right-hand MLG sides during touchdown. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection and Corrective Action, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of AD 2015–10–01, Amendment 39–18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), with no changes. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 44831 Within 2,000 flight hours or 12 months after July 14, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015– 10–01), whichever occurs first: Do a general visual inspection of the MLG alternate extension system reservoir lid for correct assembly, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–29–34, dated May 9, 2013, and with the attached Parker Service Bulletin 82910012–29–431, dated October 22, 2012, as referenced in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–29–34, dated May 9, 2013. Do all applicable corrective actions within 2,000 flight hours or 12 months after July 14, 2015, whichever occurs first. (h) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (h) of AD 2015–10–01, Amendment 39–18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before July 14, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–10–01), using Bombardier All Operator Message 543, dated October 17, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (i) 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, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015–10–01, Amendment 39–18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, 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, ANE–170, 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–15, dated June 6, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the E:\FR\FM\28JYR1.SGM 28JYR1 44832 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 144 / Tuesday, July 28, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 2015–2463. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(4) and (k)(6) of this AD. (k) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on July 14, 2015 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015). (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–29–34, dated May 9, 2013. (ii) Parker Service Bulletin 82910012–29– 431, dated October 22, 2012. (4) For Bombardier service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; email thd.qseries@ aero.bombardier.com; Internet https:// www.bombardier.com. (5) For Parker service information identified in this AD, contact Parker Aerospace, 14300 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618; phone: 949–833–3000; Internet: https://www.parker.com. (6) 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. (7) 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: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 13, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015–17975 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0778; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–095–AD; Amendment 39–18220; AD 2015–15–11] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747– 400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of skin cracks and subsequent findings of hidden corrosion found on the mating surfaces between certain skin and stringers at circumferential skin splices. This AD requires general visual inspections of the fuselage skin at certain lower circumferential splices for the presence of existing external doublers, repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct hidden corrosion due to compromised fillet seals, which can result in skin cracking and consequent loss of capability to support limit loads. DATES: This AD is effective September 1, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 1, 2015. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet https:// www.myboeingfleet.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. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0778. SUMMARY: Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Jul 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 0778; 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 address for the Docket Office (phone: 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: Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– 3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425– 917–6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747– 200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 28, 2014 (79 FR 70799). The NPRM was prompted by reports of skin cracks and subsequent findings of hidden corrosion found on the mating surfaces between certain skin and stringers at circumferential skin splices. The NPRM proposed to require general visual inspections of the fuselage skin at certain lower circumferential splices for the presence of existing external doublers, repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct hidden corrosion due to compromised fillet seals, which can result in skin cracking and consequent loss of capability to support limit loads. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 70799, November 28, 2014) and the FAA’s response to each comment. Concurrence With NPRM (79 FR 70799, November 28, 2014) United Airlines stated that it concurs with the proposed requirements specified in the NPRM (79 FR 70799, November 28, 2014). E:\FR\FM\28JYR1.SGM 28JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-17975]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2463; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-086-AD; 
Amendment 39-18216; AD 2015-15-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-10-01 for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. AD 2015-10-
01 required inspection for correct assembly of the main landing gear 
(MLG) alternate extension system reservoir lid, and corrective action 
if necessary. This new AD revises the applicability. This AD was 
prompted by the discovery of two errors in the applicability of AD 
2015-10-01. We are issuing this AD to, in the event of a failure of the 
primary MLG extension system, prevent failure of the alternate MLG 
extension system to fully extend the MLG into a down-and-locked 
position, which could result in collapse of both left-hand and right-
hand MLG sides during touchdown.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 12, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference

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of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 14, 2015 (80 FR 
32449, June 9, 2015).
    We must receive comments on this AD by September 11, 2015.

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 service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, 
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-
4539; email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com. For Parker service information identified in this 
AD, contact Parker Aerospace, 14300 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618; 
telephone: 949-833-3000; Internet: https://www.parker.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. It is also 
available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-2463.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
2463; 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 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: Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 
NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7303; fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    On May 1, 2015, we issued AD 2015-10-01, Amendment 39-18156 (80 FR 
32449, June 9, 2015). AD 2015-10-01 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc. 
Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. AD 2015-10-01 was prompted by reports 
of hydraulic fluid loss from the reservoir of the MLG alternate 
extension system. AD 2015-10-01 required inspection for correct 
assembly of the MLG alternate extension system reservoir lid, and 
corrective action if necessary. We issued AD 2015-10-01 to, in the 
event of a failure of the primary MLG extension system, prevent failure 
of the alternate MLG extension system to fully extend the MLG into a 
down-and-locked position, which could result in collapse of both left-
hand and right-hand MLG sides during touchdown.
    AD 2015-10-01, Amendment 39-18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), 
corresponds to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-15, dated June 6, 2014. You 
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-2463.
    Since we issued AD 2015-10-01, Amendment 39-18156 (80 FR 32449, 
June 9, 2015), we have discovered two inadvertent errors in the 
identification of the affected airplane models in the applicability of 
AD 2015-10-01. Paragraph (c) of AD 2015-10-01 omitted Bombardier Model 
DHC-8-400 airplanes and erroneously referred to a model (DHC-8-403) 
that is not identified on the U.S. type certificate. However, the 
serial numbers identified in paragraph (c) of AD 2015-10-01 were 
correct. We have also revised the estimated number of U.S.-registered 
airplanes affected by this AD. The number of airplanes is less than we 
originally estimated.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    We are superseding AD 2015-10-01, Amendment 39-18156 (80 FR 32449, 
June 9, 2015), to correct two errors in the applicability in paragraph 
(c) of AD 2015-10-01, which inadvertently omitted a certain airplane 
model affected by the unsafe condition, and included a model that is 
not identified on the U.S. type certificate. We have made no other 
changes to the requirements published in AD 2015-10-01. Also, there are 
currently no Bombardier Inc. Model DHC-8-400 airplanes (the omitted 
airplane model) on the U.S. Register. Therefore, we determined that 
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are 
unnecessary.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-2463; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-NM-086-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
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 AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84-29-34, dated May 9, 2013, 
with the attached Parker Service Bulletin 82910012-29-431, dated 
October 22, 2012. The service information describes procedures to 
inspect the lid assembly of the MLG alternate extension system 
reservoir for correct assembly and corrective actions. 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 of this AD.

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Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 78 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2015-10-01, Amendment 39-18156 (80 FR 
32449, June 9, 2015), and retained in this AD take about 4 work-hours 
per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on 
these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by 
AD 2015-10-01 is $340 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of 
$170 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft 
that might need this action.
    The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden.

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.

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

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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) 
2015-10-01, Amendment 39-18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), and adding 
the following new AD:

2015-15-07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18216. Docket No. FAA-
2015-2463; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-086-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective August 12, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2015-10-01, Amendment 39-18156 (80 FR 32449, 
June 9, 2015).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -
402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001 
through 4424 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic 
Power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of hydraulic fluid loss from the 
reservoir of the main landing gear (MLG) alternate extension system. 
We are issuing this AD to, in the event of a failure of the primary 
MLG extension system, prevent failure of the alternate MLG extension 
system to fully extend the MLG into a down-and-locked position, 
which could result in collapse of both left-hand and right-hand MLG 
sides during touchdown.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Inspection and Corrective Action, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of AD 2015-10-01, 
Amendment 39-18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), with no changes. 
Within 2,000 flight hours or 12 months after July 14, 2015 (the 
effective date of AD 2015-10-01), whichever occurs first: Do a 
general visual inspection of the MLG alternate extension system 
reservoir lid for correct assembly, and do all applicable corrective 
actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-29-34, dated May 9, 2013, and with 
the attached Parker Service Bulletin 82910012-29-431, dated October 
22, 2012, as referenced in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-29-34, 
dated May 9, 2013. Do all applicable corrective actions within 2,000 
flight hours or 12 months after July 14, 2015, whichever occurs 
first.

(h) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (h) of AD 
2015-10-01, Amendment 39-18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), with no 
changes. This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
July 14, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-10-01), using 
Bombardier All Operator Message 543, dated October 17, 2012, which 
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(i) 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, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531.
    (i) 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.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-10-01, Amendment 39-
18156 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015), are approved as AMOCs for the 
corresponding provisions of this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of 
this AD, 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, ANE-170, 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-15, dated June 6, 
2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the

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Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2015-2463.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (k)(4) and (k)(6) of this AD.

(k) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
July 14, 2015 (80 FR 32449, June 9, 2015).
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-29-34, dated May 9, 2013.
    (ii) Parker Service Bulletin 82910012-29-431, dated October 22, 
2012.
    (4) For Bombardier service information identified in this AD, 
contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt 
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; 
fax 416-375-4539; email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet 
https://www.bombardier.com.
    (5) For Parker service information identified in this AD, 
contact Parker Aerospace, 14300 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618; 
phone: 949-833-3000; Internet: https://www.parker.com.
    (6) 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.
    (7) 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: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.


    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 13, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-17975 Filed 7-27-15; 8:45 am]
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