Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 & 701) Series Airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) Series Airplanes, 64191-64194 [E8-25637]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES9 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 210 / Wednesday, October 29, 2008 / Rules and Regulations (ii) Subrogation rights of FDIC. To receive payment under the debt guarantee program, the holder of the unsecured senior debt shall assign its rights, title and interest in the unsecured senior debt to the FDIC and to transfer its validated claim to the FDIC which will be subrogated to such rights. (iii) Review of final determination. The debt holder shall have the right to seek judicial review of the FDIC’s final determination of the amount guaranteed in the district or territorial court of the United States for the district within which the depository institution’s principal place of business is located or the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The debt holder must file suit on such claim before the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date of the FDIC’s final determination or before the end of the 60-day period beginning on the 180th day after the debt holder filed the claim with the FDIC, unless extended by mutual agreement, if the FDIC has not made a final determination. (2) Guaranteed debt of a participating U.S. Bank Holding Company, or U.S. Savings and Loan Holding Company or Authorized Affiliates. (i) Procedure for claims determination. The holder of the unsecured senior debt of a holding company or authorized affiliate must timely file a bankruptcy proof of claim (POC) against the company’s bankruptcy estate and present evidence of such timely filed bankruptcy POC in order to be eligible to participate in the TLG Program. The POC must be filed with the FDIC within 90 days of the published bar date of the bankruptcy proceeding. The claimant shall identify and describe the debt it believes is subject to the FDIC guarantee. (ii) Payment of claims. The FDIC will make payment to the debt holder for the principal amount of the debt and contract interest to the date of the filing of a bankruptcy petition with respect to the company, provided that the FDIC will pay interest at the 90-day T-Bill bill rate if there is a delay in payment beyond the next business day after the date of filing of the bankruptcy petition. The FDIC is not required to make payment on the guaranteed amount for a debt asserted against a bankruptcy estate, unless and until the claim for the unsecured senior debt has been determined to be an allowed claim against the bankruptcy estate and such claim is not subject to reconsideration under 11 U.S.C. 502 (j). (iii) Assignment of rights to FDIC. To receive payment under the debt guarantee program, the holder of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:40 Oct 28, 2008 Jkt 217001 unsecured senior debt shall assign its rights, title and interest in the unsecured senior debt to the FDIC and to transfer its allowed claim in bankruptcy to the FDIC. This assignment shall include the right of the FDIC to receive principal and interest payments on the unsecured senior debt from the proceeds of the bankruptcy estate of the holding company. If the holder of the unsecured senior debt receives any distribution from the bankruptcy estate prior to the FDIC’s payment under the guarantee, the guaranteed amount paid by the FDIC shall be reduced by the amount the holder has received in the distribution from the bankruptcy estate. (iv) Final determination. The FDIC’s determination of the guaranteed amount shall be a final administrative determination subject to judicial review. (v) Review of final determination. The holder of an unsecured senior debt shall have the right to seek judicial review of the FDIC’s final determination in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the United State District Court for the federal district where the holding company’s principal place of business was located. Failure of the holder of the unsecured senior debt to seek such judicial review within sixty (60) days of the date of the rendering of the final determination will deprive the holder of the unsecured senior debt of all further rights and remedies with respect to the guarantee claim. By order of the Board of Directors. Dated at Washington, DC, this 23rd day of October, 2008. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–25739 Filed 10–24–08; 4:15 pm] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0555; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–074–AD; Amendment 39–15705; AD 2005–13–02 R1] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 & 701) Series Airplanes and Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). AGENCY: Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Final rule. SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Bombardier Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet series 700 & 701) series airplanes and Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet series 900) series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions of Continued Airworthiness by incorporating new repetitive inspections and an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections, and repairing any crack. This new AD clarifies the applicability of the existing AD. This AD results from reports of hydraulic pressure loss in either the number 1 or number 2 hydraulic system due to breakage or leakage of hydraulic lines in the aft equipment bay and reports of cracks on the aft pressure bulkhead web around the feed-through holes. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of hydraulic pressure, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, and to detect and correct cracks on the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the aft pressure bulkhead. DATES: This AD is effective December 3, 2008. On July 27, 2005 (70 FR 35987, June 22, 2005), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series Temporary Revision MRM2–129, dated June 1, 2004. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centreville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. Examining the AD Docket BILLING CODE 6714–01–P PO 00000 ACTION: 64191 Sfmt 4700 You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is the Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pong Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, E:\FR\FM\29OCR1.SGM 29OCR1 64192 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 210 / Wednesday, October 29, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–7324; fax (516) 794–5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) with an airworthiness directive (AD) to revise AD 2005–13–02, amendment 39–14138 (70 FR 35987, June 22, 2005). The existing AD applies to certain Bombardier Model CL–600– 2C10 (Regional Jet series 700 & 701) series airplanes and Model CL–600– 2D24 (Regional Jet series 900) series airplanes. The proposed AD was published in the Federal Register on May 19, 2008 (73 FR 28754) to continue to revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions of Continued Airworthiness by incorporating new repetitive inspections and an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections, and repairing any crack. The proposed AD also clarifies the applicability of the existing AD. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the comments received. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES9 Request To Withdraw NPRM Comair requests that the NPRM be withdrawn. Comair states that the minor editorial correction to the Applicability section of the NPRM should not warrant a revised or new directive, and that the revised AD will not increase the airworthiness of any airplane. Comair also states that a review of the airplane log will indicate which service bulletins have been incorporated by Bombardier, on a limited basis, before delivery to a customer. We do not agree with Comair to withdraw the NPRM. When a previously issued AD is changed, we issue a correction, revision, or supersedure AD, depending on the nature of the material being changed. In the case of this AD, a revision AD is the appropriate means to clarify the Applicability section of AD 2005–13–02. We have determined that issuance of this AD is necessary because Bombardier does not incorporate service bulletins in production and operators may misinterpret which affected airplanes are subject to the requirements of this AD. Requests To Revise the Applicability Section Comair notes that Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–29–008 is currently at Revision B, dated August 28, 2007. Paragraph (c) of the NPRM (i.e., VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:40 Oct 28, 2008 Jkt 217001 Applicability section) refers to the initial issue, dated March 12, 2004; and Revision A, dated May 5, 2004; of that service bulletin. From this comment, we infer that Comair is requesting that paragraph (c) of the NPRM be revised to also exclude those airplanes on which Revision B of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–29– 008 has been incorporated. We agree and revised paragraph (c) of this AD accordingly. Comair requests that the serial numbers for Model CL–600–2C10 series airplanes identified in Table 1 of the NPRM be limited to serial numbers 10003 through 10156 inclusive. Comair states that comments were submitted to the NPRM for AD 2005–13–02 to limit the serial number range for which that AD should apply. In the preamble of the final rule for AD 2005–13–02, Comair notes that the FAA agreed with that comment but believes that we made a mistake by not revising the serial numbers in Table 1 of that AD (which is retained in the NPRM). Although not addressed in its NPRM comment for AD 2005–13–02, Comair also requests that, for the reason discussed previously, Table 1 of the NPRM be limited to serial numbers 15001 through 15026 inclusive for Model CL–600–2D24 series airplanes. Comair states that it does not make sense to issue an AD against airplane serial numbers for which there is no action required. We do not agree with Comair’s request to revise Table 1 of this AD. As stated in the preamble of AD 2005–13– 02, we revised the applicability of that AD to exclude those airplanes on which certain modification summaries and service information had been incorporated. This approach rather than changing the reference to certain serial numbers, accomplishes the same intent. The referenced modification summaries and service information in this AD (i.e., Modification Summaries 670T00494 or 670T11944; Modification Summary 670T11508; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–29–008, dated March 12, 2004, Revision A, dated May 5, 2004, or Revision B, dated August 28, 2007) identify the serial numbers of those airplanes. Therefore, we find no change to this AD is necessary in this regard. Request To Revise Costs of Compliance Section Comair requests that the number of U.S.-registered airplanes specified in the Costs of Compliance section of the NPRM be changed from 116 to 255. Comair states that the Costs of Compliance section takes into account that either only airplanes with serial PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 numbers below 10157 and 15027 are affected by this AD or the number needs to be adjusted to today’s U.S. registry level. Comair states that a conversation with a Bombardier Field Service Representative indicates that all affected serial numbers have had the modification summaries and/or service bulletin specified in paragraph (c) of the NPRM incorporated and thus the NPRM does not apply to any U.S registered airplanes. We agree with Comair to revise the Costs of Compliance section of this AD to reflect the current number of affected airplanes on the U.S. registry (i.e., 324 airplanes). We consulted with Bombardier and confirmed that all affected Bombardier Model CL–600– 2C10 (Regional Jet series 700 & 701) series airplanes and Model CL–600– 2D24 (Regional Jet series 900) series airplanes have been modified according to the optional terminating action specified in this AD. Therefore, currently, this AD imposes no additional financial burden on any U.S. operator. We have also revised the Costs of Compliance section of this AD in this regard. 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 This AD affects about 324 airplanes of U.S. registry. We have been advised that all affected Bombardier Model CL–600– 2C10 (Regional Jet series 700 & 701) series airplanes and Model CL–600– 2D24 (Regional Jet series 900) series airplanes on the U.S. Register have been modified according to the optional terminating action specified in this AD. Therefore, currently, this AD imposes no additional financial burden on any U.S. operator. However, if an unmodified airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the actions required by this AD would take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to be $80 per airplane. 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 E:\FR\FM\29OCR1.SGM 29OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 210 / Wednesday, October 29, 2008 / Rules and Regulations 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. 64193 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 by removing amendment 39–14138 (70 FR 35987, June 22, 2005) and adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ 2005–13–02 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Amendment 39–15705. Docket No. FAA–2008–0555; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–074–AD. Effective Date List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 3, 2008. Affected ADs (b) This AD revises AD 2005–13–02. Adoption of the Amendment Applicability Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: (c) This AD applies to the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category, excluding those airplanes on which Modification Summary 670T00494 or 670T11944; and Modification Summary 670T11508 or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–29–008, dated March 12, 2004, Revision A, dated May 5, 2004, or Revision B, dated August 28, 2007; has been incorporated. ■ PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ TABLE 1—APPLICABILITY Bombardier model Serial No. (1) CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 & 701) series airplanes .................................................................. (2) CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) series airplanes ............................................................................. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD resulted from reports of hydraulic pressure loss in either the number 1 or number 2 hydraulic system due to breakage or leakage of hydraulic lines in the aft equipment bay and reports of cracks on the aft pressure bulkhead web around the feed-through holes. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of hydraulic pressure, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, and to detect and correct cracks on the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the aft pressure bulkhead. 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. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES9 Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005– 13–02 Corrective Action Revision of Airworthiness Limitations Section (f) Within 30 days after July 27, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–13–02), revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions of Continued Airworthiness by inserting a copy of the new repetitive inspections and an optional terminating VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:40 Oct 28, 2008 Jkt 217001 action of Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series Temporary Revision (TR) MRM2–129, dated June 1, 2004, into section 1.4, Part 2 (Airworthiness Limitations), of Bombardier Regional Jet Model CL–600–2C10 and CL– 600–2D24 Maintenance Requirements Manual, CSP B–053. Thereafter, except as provided in paragraph (h)(2) or (i) of this AD, no alternative structural inspection intervals may be approved for this aft pressure bulkhead and pylon pressure pan in the vicinity of the hydraulic fittings and the hydraulic tube adapters. (g) When the information in TR MRM2– 129, dated June 1, 2004, is included in the general revisions of the Maintenance Requirement Manual, the general revisions may be inserted into the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions of Continued Airworthiness and this TR may be removed. (h) If any crack is found during any inspection done in accordance with Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series TR MRM2– 129, dated June 1, 2004, or the same inspection specified in the general revisions of the Maintenance Requirement Manual, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 10003 through 10999 inclusive. 15001 through 15990 inclusive. (1) Before further flight, repair the crack in accordance with a method approved by either the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its delegated agent). (2) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions of Continued Airworthiness by inserting a copy of the inspection requirements for the repair required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD into Section 1.4, Part 2 (Airworthiness Limitations), of Bombardier Regional Jet Model CL–600–2C10 and CL–600–2D24 Maintenance Requirements Manual, CSP B–053. Thereafter, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative structural inspection intervals may be approved for this aft pressure bulkhead and pylon pressure pan in the vicinity of the hydraulic fittings, and the hydraulic tube adapters. (i) If the repair required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD is done after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section within 12 months after the repair. (ii) If the repair required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD was accomplished before July 27, 2005: Revise the Airworthiness E:\FR\FM\29OCR1.SGM 29OCR1 64194 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 210 / Wednesday, October 29, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Limitations section within 12 months after the repair or 30 days after July 27, 2005, whichever occurs later. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (i)(1) The Manager, New York ACO, FAA, ATTN: Pong Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–7324; fax (516) 794– 5531; 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. Related Information (j) Canadian airworthiness directive CF– 2004–14, dated July 20, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series Temporary Revision MRM2–129, dated June 1, 2004, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) On July 27, 2005 (70 FR 35987, June 22, 2005), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series Temporary Revision MRM2–129, dated June 1, 2004. (2) Contact Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada, for a copy of this service information. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 9, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8–25637 Filed 10–28–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 97 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES9 [Docket No. 30634; Amdt. No. 3293] Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:40 Oct 28, 2008 Jkt 217001 ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports. This rule is effective October 29, 2008. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of October 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: Availability of matter incorporated by reference in the amendment is as follows: For Examination— 1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected airport is located; 3. The National Flight Procedures Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169; or, 4. 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/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Availability—All SIAPs are available online free of charge. Visit nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may be obtained from: 1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA– 200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; or 2. The FAA Regional Office of the region in which the affected airport is located. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AFS–420) Flight PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Technologies and Programs Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) telephone: (405) 954–4164. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by amending the referenced SIAPs. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA Form 8260, as modified by the National Flight Data Center (FDC)/Permanent Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is incorporated by reference in the amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The large number of SIAPs, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make their verbatim publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, airmen do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic depiction on charts printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. Thus, the advantages of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the complete description of each SIAP contained in FAA form documents is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and specifies the types of SIAP and the corresponding effective dates. This amendment also identifies the airport and its location, the procedure and the amendment number. The Rule This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP as amended in the transmittal. For safety and timeliness of change considerations, this amendment incorporates only specific changes contained for each SIAP as modified by FDC/P–NOTAMs. The SIAPs, as modified by FDC P– NOTAM, and contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these changes to SIAPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific conditions existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts. The circumstances which created the need for all these SIAP amendments requires making them effective in less than 30 days. E:\FR\FM\29OCR1.SGM 29OCR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0555; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-074-AD; 
Amendment 39-15705; AD 2005-13-02 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional 
Jet Series 700 & 701) Series Airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional 
Jet Series 900) Series Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) 
that applies to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet 
series 700 & 701) series airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet 
series 900) series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the 
Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions of Continued 
Airworthiness by incorporating new repetitive inspections and an 
optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections, and 
repairing any crack. This new AD clarifies the applicability of the 
existing AD. This AD results from reports of hydraulic pressure loss in 
either the number 1 or number 2 hydraulic system due to breakage or 
leakage of hydraulic lines in the aft equipment bay and reports of 
cracks on the aft pressure bulkhead web around the feed-through holes. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of hydraulic pressure, which 
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, and to detect 
and correct cracks on the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could result 
in reduced structural integrity of the aft pressure bulkhead.

DATES: This AD is effective December 3, 2008.
    On July 27, 2005 (70 FR 35987, June 22, 2005), the Director of the 
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Bombardier 
CRJ 700/900 Series Temporary Revision MRM2-129, dated June 1, 2004.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station 
Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The address for the 
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management 
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pong Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe 
and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification 
Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,

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Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7324; fax (516) 794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) with an airworthiness directive (AD) to 
revise AD 2005-13-02, amendment 39-14138 (70 FR 35987, June 22, 2005). 
The existing AD applies to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 
(Regional Jet series 700 & 701) series airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 
(Regional Jet series 900) series airplanes. The proposed AD was 
published in the Federal Register on May 19, 2008 (73 FR 28754) to 
continue to revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the 
Instructions of Continued Airworthiness by incorporating new repetitive 
inspections and an optional terminating action for the repetitive 
inspections, and repairing any crack. The proposed AD also clarifies 
the applicability of the existing AD.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.

Request To Withdraw NPRM

    Comair requests that the NPRM be withdrawn. Comair states that the 
minor editorial correction to the Applicability section of the NPRM 
should not warrant a revised or new directive, and that the revised AD 
will not increase the airworthiness of any airplane. Comair also states 
that a review of the airplane log will indicate which service bulletins 
have been incorporated by Bombardier, on a limited basis, before 
delivery to a customer.
    We do not agree with Comair to withdraw the NPRM. When a previously 
issued AD is changed, we issue a correction, revision, or supersedure 
AD, depending on the nature of the material being changed. In the case 
of this AD, a revision AD is the appropriate means to clarify the 
Applicability section of AD 2005-13-02. We have determined that 
issuance of this AD is necessary because Bombardier does not 
incorporate service bulletins in production and operators may 
misinterpret which affected airplanes are subject to the requirements 
of this AD.

Requests To Revise the Applicability Section

    Comair notes that Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-29-008 is 
currently at Revision B, dated August 28, 2007. Paragraph (c) of the 
NPRM (i.e., Applicability section) refers to the initial issue, dated 
March 12, 2004; and Revision A, dated May 5, 2004; of that service 
bulletin.
    From this comment, we infer that Comair is requesting that 
paragraph (c) of the NPRM be revised to also exclude those airplanes on 
which Revision B of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-29-008 has been 
incorporated. We agree and revised paragraph (c) of this AD 
accordingly.
    Comair requests that the serial numbers for Model CL-600-2C10 
series airplanes identified in Table 1 of the NPRM be limited to serial 
numbers 10003 through 10156 inclusive. Comair states that comments were 
submitted to the NPRM for AD 2005-13-02 to limit the serial number 
range for which that AD should apply. In the preamble of the final rule 
for AD 2005-13-02, Comair notes that the FAA agreed with that comment 
but believes that we made a mistake by not revising the serial numbers 
in Table 1 of that AD (which is retained in the NPRM). Although not 
addressed in its NPRM comment for AD 2005-13-02, Comair also requests 
that, for the reason discussed previously, Table 1 of the NPRM be 
limited to serial numbers 15001 through 15026 inclusive for Model CL-
600-2D24 series airplanes. Comair states that it does not make sense to 
issue an AD against airplane serial numbers for which there is no 
action required.
    We do not agree with Comair's request to revise Table 1 of this AD. 
As stated in the preamble of AD 2005-13-02, we revised the 
applicability of that AD to exclude those airplanes on which certain 
modification summaries and service information had been incorporated. 
This approach rather than changing the reference to certain serial 
numbers, accomplishes the same intent. The referenced modification 
summaries and service information in this AD (i.e., Modification 
Summaries 670T00494 or 670T11944; Modification Summary 670T11508; and 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-29-008, dated March 12, 2004, 
Revision A, dated May 5, 2004, or Revision B, dated August 28, 2007) 
identify the serial numbers of those airplanes. Therefore, we find no 
change to this AD is necessary in this regard.

Request To Revise Costs of Compliance Section

    Comair requests that the number of U.S.-registered airplanes 
specified in the Costs of Compliance section of the NPRM be changed 
from 116 to 255. Comair states that the Costs of Compliance section 
takes into account that either only airplanes with serial numbers below 
10157 and 15027 are affected by this AD or the number needs to be 
adjusted to today's U.S. registry level. Comair states that a 
conversation with a Bombardier Field Service Representative indicates 
that all affected serial numbers have had the modification summaries 
and/or service bulletin specified in paragraph (c) of the NPRM 
incorporated and thus the NPRM does not apply to any U.S registered 
airplanes.
    We agree with Comair to revise the Costs of Compliance section of 
this AD to reflect the current number of affected airplanes on the U.S. 
registry (i.e., 324 airplanes). We consulted with Bombardier and 
confirmed that all affected Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet 
series 700 & 701) series airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet 
series 900) series airplanes have been modified according to the 
optional terminating action specified in this AD. Therefore, currently, 
this AD imposes no additional financial burden on any U.S. operator. We 
have also revised the Costs of Compliance section of this AD in this 
regard.

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

    This AD affects about 324 airplanes of U.S. registry. We have been 
advised that all affected Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet 
series 700 & 701) series airplanes and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet 
series 900) series airplanes on the U.S. Register have been modified 
according to the optional terminating action specified in this AD. 
Therefore, currently, this AD imposes no additional financial burden on 
any U.S. operator.
    However, if an unmodified airplane is imported and placed on the 
U.S. Register in the future, the actions required by this AD would take 
about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per 
work hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to 
be $80 per airplane.

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

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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

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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by 
removing amendment 39-14138 (70 FR 35987, June 22, 2005) and adding the 
following new airworthiness directive (AD):

2005-13-02 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Amendment 39-15705. 
Docket No. FAA-2008-0555; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-074-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 3, 
2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD revises AD 2005-13-02.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this 
AD, certificated in any category, excluding those airplanes on which 
Modification Summary 670T00494 or 670T11944; and Modification 
Summary 670T11508 or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-29-008, dated 
March 12, 2004, Revision A, dated May 5, 2004, or Revision B, dated 
August 28, 2007; has been incorporated.

                         Table 1--Applicability
------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Bombardier model                        Serial No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 (1) CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet   10003 through 10999 inclusive.
 Series 700 & 701) series
 airplanes.
 (2) CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet   15001 through 15990 inclusive.
 Series 900) series airplanes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD resulted from reports of hydraulic pressure loss in 
either the number 1 or number 2 hydraulic system due to breakage or 
leakage of hydraulic lines in the aft equipment bay and reports of 
cracks on the aft pressure bulkhead web around the feed-through 
holes. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of hydraulic pressure, 
which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, and 
to detect and correct cracks on the aft pressure bulkhead web, which 
could result in reduced structural integrity of the aft pressure 
bulkhead.

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.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-13-02

Revision of Airworthiness Limitations Section

    (f) Within 30 days after July 27, 2005 (the effective date of AD 
2005-13-02), revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the 
Instructions of Continued Airworthiness by inserting a copy of the 
new repetitive inspections and an optional terminating action of 
Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series Temporary Revision (TR) MRM2-129, 
dated June 1, 2004, into section 1.4, Part 2 (Airworthiness 
Limitations), of Bombardier Regional Jet Model CL-600-2C10 and CL-
600-2D24 Maintenance Requirements Manual, CSP B-053. Thereafter, 
except as provided in paragraph (h)(2) or (i) of this AD, no 
alternative structural inspection intervals may be approved for this 
aft pressure bulkhead and pylon pressure pan in the vicinity of the 
hydraulic fittings and the hydraulic tube adapters.
    (g) When the information in TR MRM2-129, dated June 1, 2004, is 
included in the general revisions of the Maintenance Requirement 
Manual, the general revisions may be inserted into the Airworthiness 
Limitations section of the Instructions of Continued Airworthiness 
and this TR may be removed.

Corrective Action

    (h) If any crack is found during any inspection done in 
accordance with Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series TR MRM2-129, dated 
June 1, 2004, or the same inspection specified in the general 
revisions of the Maintenance Requirement Manual, do the actions 
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Before further flight, repair the crack in accordance with a 
method approved by either the Manager, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation 
(TCCA) (or its delegated agent).
    (2) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) or 
(h)(2)(ii) of this AD, revise the Airworthiness Limitations section 
of the Instructions of Continued Airworthiness by inserting a copy 
of the inspection requirements for the repair required by paragraph 
(h)(1) of this AD into Section 1.4, Part 2 (Airworthiness 
Limitations), of Bombardier Regional Jet Model CL-600-2C10 and CL-
600-2D24 Maintenance Requirements Manual, CSP B-053. Thereafter, 
except as provided in paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative 
structural inspection intervals may be approved for this aft 
pressure bulkhead and pylon pressure pan in the vicinity of the 
hydraulic fittings, and the hydraulic tube adapters.
    (i) If the repair required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD is 
done after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Airworthiness 
Limitations section within 12 months after the repair.
    (ii) If the repair required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD was 
accomplished before July 27, 2005: Revise the Airworthiness

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Limitations section within 12 months after the repair or 30 days 
after July 27, 2005, whichever occurs later.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (i)(1) The Manager, New York ACO, FAA, ATTN: Pong Lee, Aerospace 
Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York 
ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; 
telephone (516) 228-7324; fax (516) 794-5531; 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.

Related Information

    (j) Canadian airworthiness directive CF-2004-14, dated July 20, 
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (k) You must use Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series Temporary 
Revision MRM2-129, dated June 1, 2004, to perform the actions that 
are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) On July 27, 2005 (70 FR 35987, June 22, 2005), the Director 
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of 
Bombardier CRJ 700/900 Series Temporary Revision MRM2-129, dated 
June 1, 2004.
    (2) Contact Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. 
Box 6087, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada, 
for a copy of this service information. 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 October 9, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-25637 Filed 10-28-08; 8:45 am]
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