Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes, 53558-53560 [05-17779]
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23, 2004. Do the applicable corrective actions
before further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
Credit for Alternative Method of Compliance
(g) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with Fokker Service
Bulletin F27/28–58, dated May 12, 1986, are
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
Parts Installation
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a rotary knob having part
number E10632–3, 10632–10003, or P80–004
on any airplane, unless the corrective actions
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD have
been accomplished.
No Reporting Requirement
(i) Although the service bulletin referenced
in this AD specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(k) Dutch airworthiness directive NL–
2004–037 R1, dated April 14, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Fokker Service Bulletin
F27/28–67, dated February 23, 2004, to
perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this document
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Contact Fokker Services B.V., P.O.
Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the
Netherlands, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building,
Washington, DC; on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
or go to https://www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
31, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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11590; telephone (516) 256–7504; fax
(516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21435; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–163–AD; Amendment
39–14257; AD 2005–18–17]
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
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Discussion
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier
Model DHC–8–400 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 series
airplanes. This AD requires a one-time
inspection of the fuel and hydraulic
tubes, and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD also requires
modifying fairlead plate assemblies.
This AD results from reports of chafing
between fuel and hydraulic tubes and
the fairlead plate where the tubes pass
through the firewall. We are issuing this
AD to prevent chafing of the fuel and
hydraulic tubes, which could lead to
fuel and/or hydraulic fluid leakage in
the engine nacelle area and consequent
fire or explosion.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 14, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of October 14, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier
Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K
1Y5, Canada, for service information
identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Fiesel, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–
171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Bombardier Model
DHC–8–400 series airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on June 14, 2005 (70 FR 34409).
That NPRM proposed to require a onetime inspection of the fuel and
hydraulic tubes, and corrective actions
if necessary. That NPRM also proposed
to require modifying fairlead plate
assemblies.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
We have revised the applicability of
the proposed AD to identify model
designations as published in the most
recent type certificate data sheet for the
affected models.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD with the change
described previously. We have
determined that this change will neither
increase the economic burden on any
operator nor increase the scope of the
AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 18 airplanes
of U.S. registry. The actions will take
about 4 work hours per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour.
Required parts will cost about $200 per
airplane. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
operators is $8,280, or $460 per
airplane.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We have 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
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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 AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
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:
I
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2005–18–17 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de
Havilland, Inc.): Amendment 39–14257.
Docket No. FAA–2005–21435;
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–163–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 14,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model
DHC–8–400 series airplanes, serial numbers
4003 through 4089 inclusive, certificated in
any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of chafing
between fuel and hydraulic tubes and the
fairlead plate where the tubes pass through
the firewall. We are issuing this AD to
prevent chafing of the fuel and hydraulic
tubes, which could lead to fuel and/or
hydraulic fluid leakage in the engine nacelle
area and consequent fire or explosion.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Service Bulletin Reference
(f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in
this AD, means the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–54–09, Revision ‘‘B,’’ dated June 15, 2004.
Inspection, Corrective Action, and
Modification
(g) For airplanes on which Bombardier
Systems Drawings (SYD) 84–28–002 and SYD
84–29–006 have not been incorporated or on
which Modsum 4–184081 and Modsum 4–
184079 have not been incorporated: Within
500 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (i)
of this AD.
(h) For airplanes on which Bombardier
SYD 84–28–002 and SYD 84–29–006 have
been incorporated or on which Modsum 4–
184081 and Modsum 4–184079 have been
incorporated: Within 4,000 flight hours after
the effective date of this AD, do the actions
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes identified in paragraphs
(g) and (h) of this AD at the times specified
in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and
(i)(2) of this AD in accordance with the
service bulletin.
(1) Do a general visual inspection of the
fuel/hydraulic tubes for nicks, dents, chafing,
or damage. If any nick, dent, chafing, or
damage is found that is above the applicable
limit specified as ‘‘Acceptable’’ in the service
bulletin: Do the applicable corrective action
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in accordance with the service bulletin at the
applicable time specified in the service
bulletin.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
(2) Modify the fairlead plate assemblies in
accordance with the service bulletin.
Note 2: Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–
54–09, Revision ‘‘B,’’ dated June 15, 2004,
refers to GKN Aerospace Services Service
Bulletin 1–71–20, dated April 7, 2004, as an
additional source of service information for
modifying the fairlead plate assemblies. The
GKN service bulletin is included in the
Bombardier service bulletin.
Actions Done According to Previous Issue of
Service Bulletin
(j) Actions done before the effective date of
this AD in accordance with Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–54–09, dated January 23,
2004; or Revision ‘‘A,’’ dated April 22, 2004;
are acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of this AD.
Parts Installation
(k) After the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a plate, part number
85415048–107, 85415048–108, 85415087–
107, or 85415087–108, on any airplane.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(l) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(m) Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
2004–07, dated April 14, 2004, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–54–09, Revision ‘‘B,’’ dated June
15, 2004, to perform the actions that are
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier
Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5,
Canada, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building,
Washington, DC; on the Internet at https://
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dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 1, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 61
[Docket No. FAA–2004–19630; Amendment
No. 61–108]
RIN 2120–AI38
Second-in-Command Pilot Type Rating
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; compliance date and
correction.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is establishing a
compliance date for the final rule
published in the Federal Register on
August 4, 2005. The rule revised the
pilot certification regulations to
establish a second-in-command (SIC)
pilot type rating and associated
qualifying procedures. This action is
necessary to give affected pilots time to
prepare and file the paperwork
necessary to obtain the SIC pilot type
rating. We also are correcting the
amendment number of the final rule.
DATES: Effective date: The final rule’s
effective date remains September 6,
2005.
Compliance date: Pilots acting as a
second in command and who will be
flying outside U.S. domestic airspace
and landing in a foreign country must
hold the appropriate SIC pilot type
rating no later than June 6, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
D. Lynch, Certification Branch, AFS–
840, General Aviation and Commercial
Division, Flight Standards Service,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202)
267–3844 or via the Internet at:
john.d.lynch@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
You can get an electronic copy of this
document using the Internet by:
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(1) Searching the Department of
Transportation’s electronic Docket
Management System (DMS) Web page
(https://dms.dot.gov/search);
(2) Visiting the FAA’s Regulations and
Policy Web page at https://www.faa.gov/
regulations_policy/; or
(3) Accessing the Government
Printing Office’s Web page at https://
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.
You can also get a copy by sending a
request to the Federal Aviation
Administration, Office of Rulemaking,
ARM–1, 800 Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by
calling (202) 267–9680. Make sure to
identify the amendment number or
docket number of this rulemaking.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act
The Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of
1996 requires FAA to comply with
small entity requests for information or
advice about compliance with statutes
and regulations within its jurisdiction.
Therefore, any small entity that has a
question regarding this document may
contact their local FAA official, or the
person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT. You can find out
more about SBRFA on the Internet at
our site, https://www.faa.gov/avr/arm/
sbrefa.cfm.
Authority for This Action
The Department of Transportation
(DOT) has the responsibility, under the
laws of the United States, to develop
transportation policies and programs
that contribute to providing fast, safe,
efficient, and convenient transportation
(49 U.S.C. 101). The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) is an agency of
DOT. The Administrator of the FAA has
general authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety (49 U.S.C.
106(g) and 44701). When an individual
is found to be qualified for, and
physically able to perform, certain
duties, including those associated with
flying and navigating an aircraft, the
FAA issues an airman certificate. The
airman certificate must specify the
capacity in which the holder of the
certificate may serve with respect to an
aircraft (49 U.S.C. 44703). It is relevant
to this rulemaking to also point out that,
in carrying out their duties, the
Secretary of Transportation and the
Administrator of the FAA must act
consistently with obligations of the
United States Government under an
international agreement (49 U.S.C.
40105).
This action establishes a compliance
date for the SIC pilot type rating and
associated qualifying procedures. The
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compliance date is the date that those
affected by a rule must begin to follow
it. In the preamble to the amendments
adopted on August 4, 2005, the FAA
found the amendments to be a
reasonable and necessary exercise of our
rulemaking authority and obligations.
We now find that establishing a
compliance date, by extension, also is a
reasonable and necessary exercise of our
rulemaking authority and obligations.
Background
On August 4, 2005, the FAA amended
its regulations to provide for issuance of
a pilot type rating for SIC privileges
when a person completes the SIC pilot
familiarization training set forth under
14 CFR 61.55(b), an FAA-approved SIC
training curriculum under 14 CFR parts
121 or 135, or a proficiency check under
14 CFR part 125. See 70 FR 45263. The
amendments adopted on August 4,
2005, are based on a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) published in the
Federal Register on November 16, 2004.
See 69 FR 67258.
The amendments require pilots acting
as second in command and who plan to
fly outside U.S. airspace and land in
foreign countries to obtain the SIC pilot
type rating. The amendments also
establish two procedures for obtaining
the SIC pilot type rating. The effective
date of the amendments is September 6,
2005. The effective date is the date the
amendments affect the current Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR).
Establishing a Compliance Date
Although we received two comments
on the November NPRM asking for 6 to
18 months for pilots to comply with the
requirement to obtain a SIC pilot type
rating,1 the FAA believed that 30 days
(by September 6, 2005) was sufficient
time. Additionally, the FAA has been
put on notice by several foreign civil
aviation authorities that they intend to
begin enforcing the type-rating
requirement; thus we believe that the
sooner the rule becomes effective and
U.S. pilots receive their SIC pilot type
ratings, the sooner U.S. flight crews will
be able to operate internationally
unimpeded.
The Agency, however, has
reevaluated the time necessary for pilots
to comply with the amendments. Since
1 The National Air Carrier Association
recommended that the FAA provide a minimum of
six months from issuing the final rule to full
implementation and revision of its ICAO difference
because its member airlines need to provide time
for the initial processing of the several hundred
thousand applications required for this SIC pilot
type rating. The representative of American Airlines
requested 18 months to complete the initial
certification process for its initial 3,066 pilots that
are not currently type rated.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21435; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-163-AD;
Amendment 39-14257; AD 2005-18-17]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD requires a
one-time inspection of the fuel and hydraulic tubes, and corrective
actions if necessary. This AD also requires modifying fairlead plate
assemblies. This AD results from reports of chafing between fuel and
hydraulic tubes and the fairlead plate where the tubes pass through the
firewall. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the fuel and
hydraulic tubes, which could lead to fuel and/or hydraulic fluid
leakage in the engine nacelle area and consequent fire or explosion.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 14, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of October 14,
2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division,
123 Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Fiesel, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone (516) 256-7504; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif
Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier
Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on June 14, 2005 (70 FR 34409). That NPRM proposed to
require a one-time inspection of the fuel and hydraulic tubes, and
corrective actions if necessary. That NPRM also proposed to require
modifying fairlead plate assemblies.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
We have revised the applicability of the proposed AD to identify
model designations as published in the most recent type certificate
data sheet for the affected models.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
change described previously. We have determined that this change will
neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 18 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
actions will take about 4 work hours per airplane, at an average labor
rate of $65 per work hour. Required parts will cost about $200 per
airplane. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
operators is $8,280, or $460 per airplane.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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 AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2005-18-17 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de Havilland, Inc.): Amendment
39-14257. Docket No. FAA-2005-21435; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-
163-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 14, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 series
airplanes, serial numbers 4003 through 4089 inclusive, certificated
in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of chafing between fuel and
hydraulic tubes and the fairlead plate where the tubes pass through
the firewall. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the fuel
and hydraulic tubes, which could lead to fuel and/or hydraulic fluid
leakage in the engine nacelle area and consequent fire or explosion.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Service Bulletin Reference
(f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-54-09,
Revision ``B,'' dated June 15, 2004.
Inspection, Corrective Action, and Modification
(g) For airplanes on which Bombardier Systems Drawings (SYD) 84-
28-002 and SYD 84-29-006 have not been incorporated or on which
Modsum 4-184081 and Modsum 4-184079 have not been incorporated:
Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(h) For airplanes on which Bombardier SYD 84-28-002 and SYD 84-
29-006 have been incorporated or on which Modsum 4-184081 and Modsum
4-184079 have been incorporated: Within 4,000 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (i)
of this AD.
(i) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD at the times specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, do
the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD in
accordance with the service bulletin.
(1) Do a general visual inspection of the fuel/hydraulic tubes
for nicks, dents, chafing, or damage. If any nick, dent, chafing, or
damage is found that is above the applicable limit specified as
``Acceptable'' in the service bulletin: Do the applicable corrective
action in accordance with the service bulletin at the applicable
time specified in the service bulletin.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
(2) Modify the fairlead plate assemblies in accordance with the
service bulletin.
Note 2: Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-54-09, Revision ``B,''
dated June 15, 2004, refers to GKN Aerospace Services Service
Bulletin 1-71-20, dated April 7, 2004, as an additional source of
service information for modifying the fairlead plate assemblies. The
GKN service bulletin is included in the Bombardier service bulletin.
Actions Done According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(j) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-54-09, dated January
23, 2004; or Revision ``A,'' dated April 22, 2004; are acceptable
for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD.
Parts Installation
(k) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
plate, part number 85415048-107, 85415048-108, 85415087-107, or
85415087-108, on any airplane.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(l) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(m) Canadian airworthiness directive CF-2004-07, dated April 14,
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-54-09, Revision
``B,'' dated June 15, 2004, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this
document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, 123
Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada, for a copy of
this service information. You may review copies at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the
Internet at https://
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dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 1, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-17779 Filed 9-8-05; 8:45 am]
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