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TABLE 4.—ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR REPLACEMENT
For model—
Boeing—
767–400ER series airplanes ..............................
777–200 and –300 series airplanes ...................
Special
0125,
Service
dated
Refers to Kidde Aerospace Service Bulletin—
Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–
dated January 22, 2004
Bulletin 777–26–0034, Revision 1,
July 1, 2004.
473876–26–453, dated January 22, 2004.
473474–26–450, dated January 22, 2004.
473475–26–451, dated January 22, 2004.
473854–26–452, dated January 22, 2004.
473876–26–453, dated January 22, 2004.
Parts Installation
(i) For all airplanes: As of the effective date
of this AD, no person may install a cargo fire
extinguishing bottle, part numbers (P/Ns)
473474–1 and –2, P/Ns 473475–1 and –2,
P/Ns 473854–1 and –2, or P/Ns 473876–1
and –2, on any airplane, unless the initial test
required by paragraph (g) of this AD is
accomplished.
Credit for Previous Service Bulletins
(j) For all Model 777–200 series airplanes;
and Model 777–300 series airplanes
identified as Group 2 in Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletin 777–26–0034,
dated January 22, 2004: Actions done before
the effective date of this AD in accordance
with Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–26–0034, dated January 22,
2004, are acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of this AD.
(k) For all Model 767–400ER series
airplanes: Actions done before the effective
date of this AD in accordance with Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–
0124, dated December 5, 2002, are acceptable
for compliance with the corresponding
requirements of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(l)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested in accordance with the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
the appropriate principal inspector in the
FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
District Office.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use the service information
in Table 5 of this AD 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 these documents in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207, 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/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
TABLE 5.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Service Bulletin
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Boeing
Revision level
Service Bulletin 777–26–0034 .................................................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–0124 .....................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–0125 .....................................
Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–26–0033 .....................................
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
10, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24290; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–243–AD; Amendment
39–14731; AD 2006–17–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier
Model DHC–8–100, DHC–8–200, and
DHC–8–300 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier Model DHC–8–100, DHC–
8–200, and DHC–8–300 series airplanes.
This AD requires repetitive inspections
of the fluorescent light tube assemblies
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of the cabin, lavatory, and sidewall, and
corrective actions if necessary. This AD
also provides for optional terminating
action for the repetitive inspections.
This AD results from reports of
overheating due to arcing between the
fluorescent tube pins and the lamp
holder contacts. The tubes had not been
properly seated during installation. We
are issuing this AD to prevent fumes,
traces of visible smoke, and fire at the
fluorescent light tube assembly.
This AD becomes effective
September 27, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of September 27, 2006.
DATES:
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
ADDRESSES:
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Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
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:
Douglas Wagner, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE–
172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone (516) 228–7306; 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–8–100, DHC–8–200, and DHC–8–
300 series airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
April 4, 2006 (71 FR 16725). That NPRM
proposed to require repetitive
inspections of the fluorescent light tube
assemblies of the cabin, lavatory, and
sidewall, and corrective actions if
necessary. That NPRM also proposed to
provide for optional terminating action
for the repetitive inspections.
Request To Extend Compliance Time
Piedmont Airlines states that its Ccheck inspection interval can go up to
6,258 flight hours. Piedmont describes
the grievous effect the NPRM
compliance times will have on the
airline. The NPRM specifies a
compliance time of 5,000 flight hours or
36 months, whichever occurs first, for
the initial compliance time, and
repetitive intervals of 5,000 flight hours.
The commenter requests that the initial
inspection be done within the next Ccheck or 36 months and that the
repetitive interval be done at intervals
not to exceed the next C-check.
We agree to extend the compliance
time, although we cannot refer to ‘‘the
next C-check’’ because the variability
among operators’ maintenance
schedules would not guarantee that the
required work would be done within an
appropriate time. We have instead
revised paragraph (f) of this final rule to
require an initial compliance time of
6,300 flight hours or 36 months,
whichever occurs first, with a repetitive
interval of 6,300 flight hours. We have
determined that such an extension will
not adversely affect safety, and will
allow the work to be performed during
regularly scheduled maintenance at a
base where special equipment and
trained maintenance personnel will be
available if necessary.
28–1 as of the effective date of the AD.
Piedmont questions whether that
statement applies when parts are
removed for other maintenance, or only
when the part is replaced.
We acknowledge the commenter’s
concern, but do not find it necessary to
revise the final rule. The intent of
paragraph (h) is to specifically prohibit
replacing a ballast with another ballast
having P/N BA08006–1 or BA08006–
28–1. By simply reinstalling a part
removed during maintenance, the
operator is not ‘‘installing’’ a different
part.
Gaining access and installing that part
for other maintenance activities not
associated with the AD is acceptable.
Additional Change to NPRM
Paragraph (f) of the NPRM refers to
‘‘Chapter 33–20–00, Section D,’’ of the
airplane maintenance manual (AMM) as
one approved repair method. We have
removed the section reference (there is
no Section D) in this final rule.
Acceptable repair instructions are found
in Chapter 33–22–00 of the applicable
AMM.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described
previously. We have determined that
these changes will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor
increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
Request To Clarify Parts Replacement
Requirements
Piedmont requests that we clarify
paragraph (h) of the NPRM, which
prohibits installing a ballast part
number (P/N) BA08006–1 or BA08006–
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD. This AD will
affect about 121 U.S.-registered
airplanes.
ESTIMATED COSTS, PER INSPECTION CYCLE
Average labor
rate per hour
Action
Work hours
Inspection, per inspection cycle ..........................
Ballast replacement (optional) .............................
6 maximum ..................
2, per ballast 1 ..............
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Airplane model
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$486, per ballast ..........
Cost 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.
Applicability
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Unsafe Condition
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:
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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):
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2006–17–10 BOMBARDIER, INC.
(Formerly de Havilland, Inc.):
Amendment 39–14731. Docket No.
FAA–2006–24290; Directorate Identifier
2005–NM–243–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective September
27, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model
DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202, –301,
–311, and –315 airplanes; certificated in any
category; serial numbers 003 through 407
inclusive, 409 through 412 inclusive, and 414
through 433 inclusive; excluding those with
Hunting interiors.
(d) This AD results from reports of
overheating due to arcing between the
fluorescent tube pins and the lamp holder
contacts. The tubes had not been properly
seated during installation. We are issuing this
AD to prevent fumes, traces of visible smoke,
and fire at the fluorescent light tube
assembly.
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.
Inspection
(f) Within 6,300 flight hours or 36 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Perform detailed inspections to
detect signs of arcing of the fluorescent tube
assemblies of the cabin, sidewalls, and
lavatory, in accordance with the applicable
temporary revision (TR) of the applicable
maintenance program manual (MPM)
identified in Table 1 of this AD. If any sign
of arcing is found, repair before further flight
using a method approved by either the
Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada
Civil Aviation (or its delegated agent).
Chapter 33–20–00 of the applicable airplane
maintenance manual is one approved
method. Repeat the inspection at intervals
not to exceed 6,300 flight hours, until all
ballast part numbers (P/Ns) BA08006–1 or
BA08006–28–1 have been replaced in
accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD.
TABLE 1.—TRS
Inspect the fluorescent tube
assemblies of the—
In accordance with
task—
To the de Havilland DASH 8
series—
100 MPM PSM 1–8–7 .............
3320/03
MRB–146, dated August 31,
2004.
MRB 2–24, dated August 31,
2004.
MRB 3–155, dated August 31,
2004.
MRB–147, dated May 3, 2005
3320/03
MRB 2–25, dated May 3, 2005
200 MPM PSM 1–82–7 ...........
3320/03
300 MPM PSM 1–83–7 ...........
3320/02
MRB 3–156, dated May 3,
2005.
MRB–147, dated May 3, 2005
3320/02
MRB 2–25, dated May 3, 2005
200 MPM PSM 1–82–7 ...........
3320/02
Cabin .........................................
of de Havilland TR—
MRB 3–156, dated May 3,
2005.
300 MPM PSM 1–83–7 ...........
3320/01
3320/01
3320/01
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For model—
DHC–8–102, –103, and –106
airplanes.
DHC–8–201 and –202 airplanes.
DHC–8–301, –311, and –315
airplanes.
DHC–8–102, –103, –106 airplanes.
DHC–8–201 and –202 airplanes.
DHC–8–301, –311, and –315
airplanes.
DHC–8–102, –103, and –106
airplanes.
DHC–8–201 and –202 airplanes.
DHC–8–301, –311, and –315
airplanes.
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Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
examination of a specific item, installation,
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally
supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
required.’’
Terminating Action
(g) The repetitive inspections required by
this AD may be terminated if all ballasts
installed on the airplane have P/N BR9000–
21, installed in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 8–33–51, Revision ‘A,’ dated
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April 20, 2005 (to replace ballast P/N
BA08006–1), or 8–33–52, dated April 15,
2005 (to replace ballast P/N BA08006–28–1).
Ballasts installed before the effective date of
this AD are also acceptable if done in
accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin
8–33–51, dated August 16, 2002.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Parts Installation
(h) As of the effective date of this AD: No
person may install a ballast P/N BA08006–1
or BA08006–28–1 on any airplane.
Related Information
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, New York ACO, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested in accordance with the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(j) Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
2004–26R1, dated September 28, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the service information
identified in Table 2 of this AD to perform
the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
de Havilland Temporary Revision—
To the de Havilland DASH 8 Series—
MRB–146, dated August 31, 2004 ...........................................................
MRB–147, dated May 3, 2005 .................................................................
MRB 2–24, dated August 31, 2004 ..........................................................
MRB 2–25, dated May 3, 2005 ................................................................
MRB 3–155, dated August 31, 2004 ........................................................
MRB 3–156, dated May 3, 2005 ..............................................................
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(Page 2 of de Havilland Temporary
Revision MRB–147, dated May 3, 2005,
incorrectly refers to Series 300 airplanes; that
reference should be to Series 100.) If the
terminating action is accomplished, you must
use Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–33–51,
Revision ‘A,’ dated April 20, 2005; or
Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–33–52, dated
April 15, 2005, as applicable, to perform the
optional terminating action specified in this
AD. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
these documents 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://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 August
14, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24034; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NE–05–AD; Amendment 39–
14729; AD 2006–17–08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
Whitney PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090,
and PW4090–3 Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt &
Whitney (PW) PW4077D, PW4084D,
PW4090, and PW4090–3 turbofan
engines that were reassembled with
certain previously used high pressure
compressor (HPC) exit brush seal
assembly parts and certain new or
refurbished HPC exit diffuser air seal
inner lands. This AD requires replacing
the HPC exit inner and outer brush seal
packs with new brush seal packs, or
replacing the HPC exit brush seal
assembly with a new HPC exit brush
seal assembly. This AD results from a
report of oil leaking into the high
pressure turbine (HPT) interstage cavity
and igniting, leading to an engine case
penetration and engine in-flight
shutdown. Although liberated engine
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PSM
PSM
PSM
PSM
PSM
1–8–7.
1–8–7.
1–82–7.
1–82–7.
1–83–7.
1–83–7.
parts did not penetrate the engine
nacelle, we are issuing this AD to
prevent uncontained engine failure,
damage to the airplane, and injury to
passengers.
This AD becomes effective
September 27, 2006. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulations as
of September 27, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You can get the service
information identified in this ad from
Pratt & Whitney, 400 Main St., East
Hartford, CT 06108; telephone (860)
565–8770; fax (860) 565–4503.
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov or in
Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Antonio Cancelliere, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; telephone (781)
238–7751; fax (781) 238–7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with
a proposed airworthiness directive (AD).
The proposed AD applies to Pratt &
Whitney (PW) PW4077D, PW4084D,
PW4090, and PW4090–3 turbofan
engines that were reassembled with
certain previously used HPC exit brush
seal assembly parts and certain new or
refurbished HPC exit diffuser air seal
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24290; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-243-AD;
Amendment 39-14731; AD 2006-17-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200,
and DHC-8-300 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-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series
airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the fluorescent
light tube assemblies of the cabin, lavatory, and sidewall, and
corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides for optional
terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD results from
reports of overheating due to arcing between the fluorescent tube pins
and the lamp holder contacts. The tubes had not been properly seated
during installation. We are issuing this AD to prevent fumes, traces of
visible smoke, and fire at the fluorescent light tube assembly.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 27, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of September 27,
2006.
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
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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: Douglas Wagner, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7306; 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-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series airplanes. That NPRM
was published in the Federal Register on April 4, 2006 (71 FR 16725).
That NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the fluorescent
light tube assemblies of the cabin, lavatory, and sidewall, and
corrective actions if necessary. That NPRM also proposed to provide for
optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Request To Extend Compliance Time
Piedmont Airlines states that its C-check inspection interval can
go up to 6,258 flight hours. Piedmont describes the grievous effect the
NPRM compliance times will have on the airline. The NPRM specifies a
compliance time of 5,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs
first, for the initial compliance time, and repetitive intervals of
5,000 flight hours. The commenter requests that the initial inspection
be done within the next C-check or 36 months and that the repetitive
interval be done at intervals not to exceed the next C-check.
We agree to extend the compliance time, although we cannot refer to
``the next C-check'' because the variability among operators'
maintenance schedules would not guarantee that the required work would
be done within an appropriate time. We have instead revised paragraph
(f) of this final rule to require an initial compliance time of 6,300
flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first, with a repetitive
interval of 6,300 flight hours. We have determined that such an
extension will not adversely affect safety, and will allow the work to
be performed during regularly scheduled maintenance at a base where
special equipment and trained maintenance personnel will be available
if necessary.
Request To Clarify Parts Replacement Requirements
Piedmont requests that we clarify paragraph (h) of the NPRM, which
prohibits installing a ballast part number (P/N) BA08006-1 or BA08006-
28-1 as of the effective date of the AD. Piedmont questions whether
that statement applies when parts are removed for other maintenance, or
only when the part is replaced.
We acknowledge the commenter's concern, but do not find it
necessary to revise the final rule. The intent of paragraph (h) is to
specifically prohibit replacing a ballast with another ballast having
P/N BA08006-1 or BA08006-28-1. By simply reinstalling a part removed
during maintenance, the operator is not ``installing'' a different
part.
Gaining access and installing that part for other maintenance
activities not associated with the AD is acceptable.
Additional Change to NPRM
Paragraph (f) of the NPRM refers to ``Chapter 33-20-00, Section
D,'' of the airplane maintenance manual (AMM) as one approved repair
method. We have removed the section reference (there is no Section D)
in this final rule. Acceptable repair instructions are found in Chapter
33-22-00 of the applicable AMM.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously.
We have determined that these changes will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD. This AD will affect about 121 U.S.-registered
airplanes.
Estimated Costs, Per Inspection Cycle
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Average labor
Action Work hours rate per hour Parts Cost per airplane
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Inspection, per inspection cycle. 6 maximum.......... $80 None............... Up to $480.
Ballast replacement (optional)... 2, per ballast \1\. 80 $486, per ballast.. Up to $41,344.
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\1\Number of Ballasts Per Airplane
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Number of
Area Airplane model ballasts
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Lavatory......................... DHC-8-100 and -200...... 1
DHC-8-300............... 1
Sidewall......................... DHC-8-100 and -200...... 19
DHC-8-300............... 30
Cabin............................ DHC-8-100 and -200...... 21
DHC-8-300............... 33
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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
0
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):
2006-17-10 BOMBARDIER, INC. (Formerly de Havilland, Inc.): Amendment
39-14731. Docket No. FAA-2006-24290; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-
243-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective September 27, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -
201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes; certificated in any
category; serial numbers 003 through 407 inclusive, 409 through 412
inclusive, and 414 through 433 inclusive; excluding those with
Hunting interiors.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of overheating due to arcing
between the fluorescent tube pins and the lamp holder contacts. The
tubes had not been properly seated during installation. We are
issuing this AD to prevent fumes, traces of visible smoke, and fire
at the fluorescent light tube assembly.
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.
Inspection
(f) Within 6,300 flight hours or 36 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform detailed
inspections to detect signs of arcing of the fluorescent tube
assemblies of the cabin, sidewalls, and lavatory, in accordance with
the applicable temporary revision (TR) of the applicable maintenance
program manual (MPM) identified in Table 1 of this AD. If any sign
of arcing is found, repair before further flight using a method
approved by either the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (or its
delegated agent). Chapter 33-20-00 of the applicable airplane
maintenance manual is one approved method. Repeat the inspection at
intervals not to exceed 6,300 flight hours, until all ballast part
numbers (P/Ns) BA08006-1 or BA08006-28-1 have been replaced in
accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD.
Table 1.--TRs
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In
Inspect the fluorescent tube accordance To the de Havilland
assemblies of the-- with task-- of de Havilland TR-- DASH 8 series-- For model--
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Cabin............................. 3320/01 MRB-146, dated 100 MPM PSM 1-8-7... DHC-8-102, -103, and
August 31, 2004. -106 airplanes.
3320/01 MRB 2-24, dated 200 MPM PSM 1-82-7.. DHC-8-201 and -202
August 31, 2004. airplanes.
3320/01 MRB 3-155, dated 300 MPM PSM 1-83-7.. DHC-8-301, -311, and
August 31, 2004. -315 airplanes.
Lavatory.......................... 3320/03 MRB-147, dated May 100 MPM PSM 1-8-7... DHC-8-102, -103, -
3, 2005. 106 airplanes.
3320/03 MRB 2-25, dated May 200 MPM PSM 1-82-7.. DHC-8-201 and -202
3, 2005. airplanes.
3320/03 MRB 3-156, dated May 300 MPM PSM 1-83-7.. DHC-8-301, -311, and
3, 2005. -315 airplanes.
Sidewall.......................... 3320/02 MRB-147, dated May 100 MPM PSM 1-8-7... DHC-8-102, -103, and
3, 2005. -106 airplanes.
3320/02 MRB 2-25, dated May 200 MPM PSM 1-82-7.. DHC-8-201 and -202
3, 2005. airplanes.
3320/02 MRB 3-156, dated May 300 MPM PSM 1-83-7.. DHC-8-301, -311, and
3, 2005. -315 airplanes.
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Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate procedures may be required.''
Terminating Action
(g) The repetitive inspections required by this AD may be
terminated if all ballasts installed on the airplane have P/N
BR9000-21, installed in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-33-51, Revision `A,'
dated April 20, 2005 (to replace ballast P/N BA08006-1), or 8-33-52,
dated April 15, 2005 (to replace ballast P/N BA08006-28-1). Ballasts
installed before the effective date of this AD are also acceptable
if done in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-33-51,
dated August 16, 2002.
Parts Installation
(h) As of the effective date of this AD: No person may install a
ballast P/N BA08006-1 or BA08006-28-1 on any airplane.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, New York ACO, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Related Information
(j) Canadian airworthiness directive CF-2004-26R1, dated
September 28, 2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the service information identified in Table 2
of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Table 2.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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To the de Havilland DASH 8
de Havilland Temporary Revision-- Series--
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MRB-146, dated August 31, 2004......... 100 Maintenance Program Manual
PSM 1-8-7.
MRB-147, dated May 3, 2005............. 100 Maintenance Program Manual
PSM 1-8-7.
MRB 2-24, dated August 31, 2004........ 200 Maintenance Program Manual
PSM 1-82-7.
MRB 2-25, dated May 3, 2005............ 200 Maintenance Program Manual
PSM 1-82-7.
MRB 3-155, dated August 31, 2004....... 300 Maintenance Program Manual
PSM 1-83-7.
MRB 3-156, dated May 3, 2005........... 300 Maintenance Program Manual
PSM 1-83-7.
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(Page 2 of de Havilland Temporary Revision MRB-147, dated May 3,
2005, incorrectly refers to Series 300 airplanes; that reference
should be to Series 100.) If the terminating action is accomplished,
you must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-33-51, Revision `A,'
dated April 20, 2005; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-33-52, dated
April 15, 2005, as applicable, to perform the optional terminating
action specified in this AD. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of these documents 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://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 August 14, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-13829 Filed 8-22-06; 8:45 am]
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