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TABLE 1—MODIFICATIONS AND INITIAL INSPECTIONS—Continued
Action
Additional source of service information for accomplishing the action
Apply a certain sealant to the interior of the main wing fuel tanks; and
apply a certain sealant to the all external fuel tank nose caps, mid
sections, and tail sections; as applicable; in accordance with paragraphs 2.C.(1)(e)1, 2.C.(1)(e)3, and 2.C.(7)(i)1 of the service bulletin.
Lockheed Service Bulletin 382–28–24, Revision 1, dated November 5,
2007, including the Errata Notice, dated January 7, 2008.
No Alternative Inspections, Inspection
Intervals, or CDCCLs
(i) After accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,
no alternative inspections, inspection
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the
inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD.
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 11, 2008.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–22035 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am]
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No Reporting Requirement
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k)(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, ATTN:
Robert A. Bosak, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE–118A,
FAA, Atlanta ACO, One Crown Center, 1895
Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta,
Georgia 30349; telephone (770) 703–6094; fax
(770) 703–6097; has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
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(j) Although Lockheed Service Bulletin
382–28–19, Revision 3, dated November 30,
2006, specifies to notify Lockheed of any
discrepancies found during inspection, this
AD does not require that action.
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0730; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–055–AD; Amendment
39–15674; AD 2008–19–07]
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Lockheed Service Bulletin
382–28–19, Revision 3, dated November 30,
2006; and Lockheed Service Bulletin 382–
28–22, Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008; as
applicable; to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Lockheed Martin
Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Company, Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M,
Zone 0252, Column P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive,
Marietta, Georgia 30063.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information incorporated by reference at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at
the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
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14 CFR Part 39
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier
Model DHC–8–400, DHC–8–401, and
DHC–8–402 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
All DHC–8 Series 400 aircraft have had a
spoiler fuselage cable disconnect sensing
system installed in production. Subsequently
it was discovered that, in the event of a
spoiler fuselage cable disconnect, only the
ROLL SPLR INBD HYD caution light will be
illuminated until the aircraft speed decreases
below 165 kts [knots], at which time the
ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD caution light will
also be illuminated. In the event of a spoiler
fuselage cable disconnect in association with
the existing indications described above, the
reduction in roll authority could result in
increased pilot workload during approach
and landing.
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*
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
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This AD becomes effective
November 3, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 3, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Parrillo, 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) 228–7305; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on July 2, 2008 (73 FR 37896).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
All DHC–8 Series 400 aircraft have had a
spoiler fuselage cable disconnect sensing
system installed in production. Subsequently
it was discovered that, in the event of a
spoiler fuselage cable disconnect, only the
ROLL SPLR INBD HYD caution light will be
illuminated until the aircraft speed decreases
below 165 kts [knots], at which time the
ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD caution light will
also be illuminated. In the event of a spoiler
fuselage cable disconnect in association with
the existing indications described above, the
reduction in roll authority could result in
increased pilot workload during approach
and landing.
Modsums 4–110066 and 4–126356 (each
applicable to a different batch of aircraft
serial numbers) have been issued to rework
the sensing circuit caution light indication to
ensure that it is consistent for spoiler
fuselage cable disconnects above and below
165 kts. Modsum 4–126356 has been
installed in production on aircraft serial
numbers 4130 and subsequent.
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow our FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 20 products of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it will take about 10
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $2,339
per product. Where the service
information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we
have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be
$62,780, or $3,139 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
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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.
2008–19–07 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de
Havilland, Inc.): Amendment 39–15674.
Docket No. FAA–2008–0730; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–055–AD.
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 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); 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.
Affected ADs
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, 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.
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 adding
the following new AD:
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Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective November 3, 2008.
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) Bombardier Model DHC–8–400, DHC–
8–401 and DHC–8–402 airplanes, serial
numbers 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through
4129, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27: Flight Controls
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
All DHC–8 Series 400 aircraft have had a
spoiler fuselage cable disconnect sensing
system installed in production. Subsequently
it was discovered that, in the event of a
spoiler fuselage cable disconnect, only the
ROLL SPLR INBD HYD caution light will be
illuminated until the aircraft speed decreases
below 165 kts [knots], at which time the
ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD caution light will
also be illuminated. In the event of a spoiler
fuselage cable disconnect in association with
the existing indications described above, the
reduction in roll authority could result in
increased pilot workload during approach
and landing.
Modsums 4–110066 and 4–126356 (each
applicable to a different batch of aircraft
serial numbers) have been issued to rework
the sensing circuit caution light indication to
ensure that it is consistent for spoiler
fuselage cable disconnects above and below
165 kts. Modsum 4–126356 has been
installed in production on aircraft serial
numbers 4130 and subsequent.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) For airplanes with serial numbers 4003,
4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4094: Within
6,000 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, modify the spoiler cable disconnect
sensing circuit by incorporating Modsum 4–
110066 in accordance with Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–27–33, dated June 6,
2007.
(2) For airplanes with serial numbers 4095
through 4129: Within 6,000 flight hours after
the effective date of this AD, modify the
spoiler cable disconnect sensing circuit by
incorporating Modsum 4–126356 in
accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–27–28, Revision B, dated September 25,
2007.
(3) Installations of Modsum 4–126356
accomplished before the effective date of this
AD according to Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–27–28, dated October 2, 2006; or Revision
A, dated April 30, 2007; are considered
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in this AD.
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FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 11, 2008.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Other FAA AD Provisions
[FR Doc. E8–22061 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am]
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Dan
Parrillo, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and
Flight Test Branch, ANE–172, FAA, New
York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516)
228–7305; fax (516) 794–5531. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer or other source,
use these actions if they are FAA-approved.
Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State
of Design Authority (or their delegated
agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2008–13, dated February 14,
2008; and Bombardier Service Bulletins 84–
27–33, dated June 6, 2007; and 84–27–28,
Revision B, dated September 25, 2007; for
related information.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–27–33, dated June 6, 2007; or
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–28,
Revision B, dated September 25, 2007; as
applicable; to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, 123
Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K
1Y5, Canada.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0836; Airspace
Docket No. 08–AEA–23]
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Butler, PA; Removal of Class E
Airspace; East Butler, PA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E
Airspace at Butler, PA to merge the
existing Class E Airspace listed under
East Butler, PA, which will be removed.
The protected airspace that was
developed for an Area Navigation
(RNAV) Global Positioning System
(GPS) Special Instrument Approach
Procedure (lAP) for medical flight
operations into Butler Memorial
Hospital Heliport, PA was erroneously
listed under East Butler, PA. This action
corrects that mistake by listing all
applicable airspace under the correct
location of Butler, PA. Additionally, this
action imparts a technical amendment
by correctly listing the Butler County
Airport as Butler Co./K W Scholter Field
Airport.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 15,
2009. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.9 and publication of conforming
amendments. Comments for inclusion
in the Rules Docket must be received on
or before November 13, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule
to: U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, West Building,
Ground Floor, Room W12 140, 1200
New Jersey, SE., Washington, DC
20590–0001; Telephone: 1–800 647–
5527; Fax: 202–493–2251. You must
identify the Docket Number FAA–2008
0836; Airspace Docket No. 08–AEA–23,
at the beginning of your comments. You
may also submit and review received
comments through the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
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You may review the public docket
containing the rule, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal Holidays.
An informal docket may also be
examined during normal business hours
at the office of the Eastern Service
Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Melinda Giddens, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, P. O. Box
20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320;
telephone (404) 305–5610.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Direct Final Rule Procedure
The FAA anticipates that this
regulation will not result in adverse or
negative comments, and, therefore,
issues it as a direct final rule. The FAA
has determined that this rule only
involves an established body of
technical regulations for which frequent
and routine amendments are necessary
to keep them operationally current.
Unless a written adverse or negative
comment or a written notice of intent to
submit an adverse or negative comment
is received within the comment period,
the regulation will become effective on
the date specified above. After the close
of the comment period, the FAA will
publish a document in the Federal
Register indicating that no adverse or
negative comments were received and
confirming the effective date. If the FAA
receives, within the comment period, an
adverse or negative comment, or written
notice of intent to submit such a
comment, a document withdrawing the
direct final rule will be published in the
Federal Register, and a notice of
proposed rulemaking may be published
with a new comment period.
Comments Invited
Although this action is in the form of
a direct final rule, and was not preceded
by a notice of proposed rulemaking,
interested persons are invited to
comment on this rule by submitting
such written data, views, or arguments
as they may desire. An electronic copy
of this document may be downloaded
from and comments may be submitted
and reviewed at https://
www.regulations.gov. Recently
published rulemaking documents can
also be accessed through the FAA’s Web
page at https://www.faa.gov. or the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0730; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-055-AD;
Amendment 39-15674; AD 2008-19-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401,
and DHC-8-402 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
All DHC-8 Series 400 aircraft have had a spoiler fuselage cable
disconnect sensing system installed in production. Subsequently it
was discovered that, in the event of a spoiler fuselage cable
disconnect, only the ROLL SPLR INBD HYD caution light will be
illuminated until the aircraft speed decreases below 165 kts
[knots], at which time the ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD caution light will
also be illuminated. In the event of a spoiler fuselage cable
disconnect in association with the existing indications described
above, the reduction in roll authority could result in increased
pilot workload during approach and landing.
* * * * *
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective November 3, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 3,
2008.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Parrillo, 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) 228-7305; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2008 (73 FR
37896). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
All DHC-8 Series 400 aircraft have had a spoiler fuselage cable
disconnect sensing system installed in production. Subsequently it
was discovered that, in the event of a spoiler fuselage cable
disconnect, only the ROLL SPLR INBD HYD caution light will be
illuminated until the aircraft speed decreases below 165 kts
[knots], at which time the ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD caution light will
also be illuminated. In the event of a spoiler fuselage cable
disconnect in association with the existing indications described
above, the reduction in roll authority could result in increased
pilot workload during approach and landing.
Modsums 4-110066 and 4-126356 (each applicable to a different
batch of aircraft serial numbers) have been issued to rework the
sensing circuit caution light indication to ensure that it is
consistent for spoiler fuselage cable disconnects above and below
165 kts. Modsum 4-126356 has been installed in production on
aircraft serial numbers 4130 and subsequent.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 20 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it will take about 10 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $2,339
per product. Where the service information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operators to be $62,780, or $3,139 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs''
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This 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 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); 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, 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.
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
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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 adding the following new AD:
2008-19-07 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de Havilland, Inc.): Amendment
39-15674. Docket No. FAA-2008-0730; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-
055-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November
3, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402
airplanes, serial numbers 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4129,
certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight
Controls
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
All DHC-8 Series 400 aircraft have had a spoiler fuselage cable
disconnect sensing system installed in production. Subsequently it
was discovered that, in the event of a spoiler fuselage cable
disconnect, only the ROLL SPLR INBD HYD caution light will be
illuminated until the aircraft speed decreases below 165 kts
[knots], at which time the ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD caution light will
also be illuminated. In the event of a spoiler fuselage cable
disconnect in association with the existing indications described
above, the reduction in roll authority could result in increased
pilot workload during approach and landing.
Modsums 4-110066 and 4-126356 (each applicable to a different
batch of aircraft serial numbers) have been issued to rework the
sensing circuit caution light indication to ensure that it is
consistent for spoiler fuselage cable disconnects above and below
165 kts. Modsum 4-126356 has been installed in production on
aircraft serial numbers 4130 and subsequent.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) For airplanes with serial numbers 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008
through 4094: Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, modify the spoiler cable disconnect sensing circuit by
incorporating Modsum 4-110066 in accordance with Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84-27-33, dated June 6, 2007.
(2) For airplanes with serial numbers 4095 through 4129: Within
6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, modify the
spoiler cable disconnect sensing circuit by incorporating Modsum 4-
126356 in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-28,
Revision B, dated September 25, 2007.
(3) Installations of Modsum 4-126356 accomplished before the
effective date of this AD according to Bombardier Service Bulletin
84-27-28, dated October 2, 2006; or Revision A, dated April 30,
2007; are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in this AD.
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FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Dan Parrillo, Aerospace
Engineer, Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York
ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
telephone (516) 228-7305; fax (516) 794-5531. Before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards
District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-13,
dated February 14, 2008; and Bombardier Service Bulletins 84-27-33,
dated June 6, 2007; and 84-27-28, Revision B, dated September 25,
2007; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-33, dated
June 6, 2007; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-28, Revision B,
dated September 25, 2007; as applicable; to do the actions required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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 September 11, 2008.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-22061 Filed 9-26-08; 8:45 am]
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