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Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. Information
may be e-mailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(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.
Related Information
(j) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency Airworthiness Directive 2010–0225,
dated November 5, 2010; and Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–24–6102,
Revision 01, dated September 24, 2010; for
related information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
31, 2011.
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–2011–0036; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–230–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Model DHC–8–400 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
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:
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SUMMARY:
Bombardier Aerospace has completed a
system safety review of the aeroplanes fuel
system against fuel tank safety standards
introduced in Chapter 525 of the
Airworthiness Manual through Notice of
Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002–043
[which corresponds with the FAA’s Special
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Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88]. The
identified non-compliances were then
assessed using Transport Canada Policy
Letter No. 525–001, to determine if
mandatory corrective action is required.
The assessment showed that a number of
modifications to the fuel system are required
to mitigate unsafe conditions that could
result in potential ignition source within the
fuel system.
The proposed AD would require
actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by March 24, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–40, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,
Inc., Q–Series Technical Help Desk, 123
Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375–
4000; fax 416–375–4539; e-mail
thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
Internet https://www.bombardier.com.
You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221.
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 this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James Delisio, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE–
173, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
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Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone (516) 228–7321; fax
(516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2011–0036; Directorate Identifier
2010–NM–230–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2010–31,
dated September 3, 2010 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Bombardier Aerospace has completed a
system safety review of the aeroplanes fuel
system against fuel tank safety standards
introduced in Chapter 525 of the
Airworthiness Manual through Notice of
Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002–043
[which corresponds with the FAA’s Special
Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88]. The
identified non-compliances were then
assessed using Transport Canada Policy
Letter No. 525–001, to determine if
mandatory corrective action is required.
The assessment showed that a number of
modifications to the fuel system are required
to mitigate unsafe conditions that could
result in potential ignition source within the
fuel system.
The Bombardier modifications
include:
• Modsum 4–126330, ‘‘Fuel Tank
System Design Left and Right Side
(SFAR 88) Retrofit.’’ The retrofit
includes replacing certain fittings,
couplings, o-rings, gaskets, fuel adapter,
and other related components with new,
improved parts; applying alodine 1132
to certain areas of a wing rib and a wing
spar; and replacing a certain doubler on
the front wing spar with a new,
improved doubler.
• Modsum 4–126366, ‘‘Fuel Tank
System and Fuel Indication—Wiring
Identification, Segregation and
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Installation (High Level Sensor and Fuel
Quantity Indication)—Retrofit.’’ The
retrofit includes adding new wiring
with protective sleeving, reworking
existing wiring, labeling and separating
the fuel quantity indicating (FQI) wiring
and high level sensor wiring from other
wiring, enhancing the electro-magnetic
interference (EMI) shielding of the
wiring connected to the vent valve
position switch, and installing
additional provisions (bulkhead
brackets) for wiring clips in the center
fuselage.
• Modsum 4–901425, ‘‘Fuel Feed to
APU—Replacement of Couplings in
Center Wing Left Side—SFAR 88.’’
• Modsum 4–126370, ‘‘Fuel Tank
System—Enhance Protective Covering
for Electrical Cable Assembly,’’ which
includes reworking the contact area on
the rib at Yw-42.000 to ensure adequate
electrical bonding, installing spiral wrap
on certain cable assemblies where
existing spiral wrap does not extend
4 inches past the tie mounts, applying
a dome seal on thread openings on a
high level sensor, and installing fuel
grommets at certain locations.
• Modsum 4–113580, ‘‘Fuel
Indication—High Level Sensor—
Application of Sealant to exposed end
of Sensor Terminal Block Screws—
Special Inspection and Rectification,’’
which includes doing a detailed
inspection of the high level sensor for
correct sealant coverage (‘dome seal’) on
the terminal screws, and applying
sealant if necessary.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
The FAA has examined the
underlying safety issues involved in fuel
tank explosions on several large
transport airplanes, including the
adequacy of existing regulations, the
service history of airplanes subject to
those regulations, and existing
maintenance practices for fuel tank
systems. As a result of those findings,
we issued a regulation titled ‘‘Transport
Airplane Fuel Tank System Design
Review, Flammability Reduction and
Maintenance and Inspection
Requirements’’ (66 FR 23086, May 7,
2001). In addition to new airworthiness
standards for transport airplanes and
new maintenance requirements, this
rule included Special Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88,’’
Amendment 21–78, and subsequent
Amendments 21–82 and 21–83).
Among other actions, SFAR 88
requires certain type design (i.e., type
certificate (TC) and supplemental type
certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate
that their fuel tank systems can prevent
ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This
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requirement applies to type design
holders for large turbine-powered
transport airplanes and for subsequent
modifications to those airplanes. It
requires them to perform design reviews
and to develop design changes and
maintenance procedures if their designs
do not meet the new fuel tank safety
standards. As explained in the preamble
to the rule, we intended to adopt
airworthiness directives to mandate any
changes found necessary to address
unsafe conditions identified as a result
of these reviews.
In evaluating these design reviews, we
have established four criteria intended
to define the unsafe conditions
associated with fuel tank systems that
require corrective actions. The
percentage of operating time during
which fuel tanks are exposed to
flammable conditions is one of these
criteria. The other three criteria address
the failure types under evaluation:
single failures, single failures in
combination with a latent condition(s),
and in-service failure experience. For all
four criteria, the evaluations included
consideration of previous actions taken
that may mitigate the need for further
action.
We have determined that the actions
identified in this AD are necessary to
reduce the potential of ignition sources
inside fuel tanks, which, in combination
with flammable fuel vapors, could result
in fuel tank explosions and consequent
loss of the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Service
Bulletins:
• 84–57–09, Revision B, dated
September 3, 2008;
• 84–28–04, Revision B, dated
October 21, 2009;
• 84–28–05, dated June 28, 2006;
• 84–28–03, Revision C, dated May
15, 2009; and
• 84–28–07, dated August 1, 2008.
Bombardier has also issued Fuel
Systems Limitation (FSL) Task 284000–
417 in Section 4–1, Fuel System
Limitations, of Part 2—Airworthiness
Limitation Items, Revision 5, dated
April 21, 2010, of Bombardier Q400
Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements
Manual, PSM 1–84–7.
The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the
MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
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bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
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 proposed
different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 67 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 526 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $37,696 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 costs. 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 the
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$5,521,202, or $82,406 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
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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 proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation:
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 proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 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.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2011–
0036; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–
230–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by March
24, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.
Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402
airplanes, certificated in any category; with
serial numbers (S/N) 4003, 4004, 4006, and
4008 through 4205 inclusive.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Bombardier Aerospace has completed a
system safety review of the aeroplanes fuel
system against fuel tank safety standards
introduced in Chapter 525 of the
Airworthiness Manual through Notice of
Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002–043
[which corresponds with the FAA’s Special
Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88]. The
identified non-compliances were then
assessed using Transport Canada Policy
Letter No. 525–001, to determine if
mandatory corrective action is required.
The assessment showed that a number of
modifications to the fuel system are required
to mitigate unsafe conditions that could
result in potential ignition source within the
fuel system.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Actions Applicable to Airplanes Having S/N
4003, 4004, 4006 & 4008 Through 4118
(g) For airplanes having S/Ns 4003, 4004,
4006, and 4008 through 4118 inclusive:
Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, incorporate the
modifications required in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
(1) Incorporate Bombardier Modsum 4–
126330, ‘‘Fuel Tank System Design Left and
Right Side (SFAR 88) Retrofit,’’ by doing all
the applicable actions in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–57–09, Revision B, dated
September 3, 2008.
(2) Incorporate Bombardier Modsum 4–
126366, ‘‘Fuel Tank System and Fuel
Indication—Wiring Identification,
Segregation and Installation (High Level
Sensor and Fuel Quantity Indication)—
Retrofit,’’ by doing all the applicable actions
in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–04,
Revision B, dated October 21, 2009.
(3) For airplanes on which Bombardier
Modsum 4–302000, ‘‘Standard Option—APU
Installation,’’ has been installed: Incorporate
Bombardier Modsum 4–901425, ‘‘Fuel Feed
to APU—Replacement of Couplings in Center
Wing Left Side—SFAR 88,’’ by doing all the
applicable actions in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–28–05, dated June 28, 2006.
(h) For airplanes having S/Ns 4003, 4004,
4006, and 4008 through 4118 inclusive, do
Bombardier Fuel System Limitation (FSL)
Task 284000–417 (Functional Check of the
Fuel Tank Components and Plumbing Lines
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for Electrical Bonding) contained in Section
4–1, Fuel System Limitations, of Part 2—
Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 5,
dated April 21, 2010, of Bombardier Q400
Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual,
PSM 1–84–7, at the applicable times
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
this AD. Where the task specifies contacting
Bombardier for technical assistance, this AD
requires repairs/rework actions in accordance
with a method approved by the Manager,
New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA) (or its delegated agent).
(1) Except as provided in paragraphs
(h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD, for airplanes
that have incorporated either Bombardier
Modsum 4–126330 or 4–901425 prior to the
effective date of this AD: Do Bombardier FSL
Task 284000–417 within 6,000 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD.
(i) Airplanes on which Bombardier FSL
Task 284000–417 was successfully
completed after incorporation of Bombardier
Modsum 4–126330 or 4–901425 do not need
to comply with the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(ii) Airplanes on which Bombardier
Modsum 4–126330 or 4–901425 was
incorporated during manufacturing of the
airplane do not need to comply with the
requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which neither
Bombardier Modsum 4–126330 nor 4–901425
were incorporated before the effective date of
this AD: Do Bombardier FSL Task 284000–
417 upon completion of the incorporation of
Bombardier Modsum 4–126330 and, if
applicable, Bombardier Modsum 4–901425.
Actions Applicable to Airplanes S/N 4003,
4004, 4006 & 4008 Through 4118 Inclusive,
Manufactured Before September 21, 2005
(i) For airplanes having S/N 4003, 4004,
4006, and 4008 through 4118 inclusive, on
which the date of issuance of the original
Canadian standard airworthiness certificate
or the date of issuance of the original
Canadian export certificate of airworthiness
is before September 21, 2005: Within 6,000
flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
incorporate Bombardier Modsum 4–126370,
‘‘Fuel Tank System—Enhance Protective
Covering for Electrical Cable Assembly,’’ by
doing all the applicable actions in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–28–03, Revision C, dated
May 15, 2009.
Actions Applicable to Airplanes S/N 4003,
4004, 4006 & 4008 Through 4118 Inclusive,
Manufactured on or After September 21,
2005
(j) For airplanes having S/Ns 4003, 4004,
4006, and 4008 through 4118 inclusive, on
which the date of issuance of the original
Canadian standard airworthiness certificate
or the date of issuance of the original
Canadian export certificate of airworthiness
is on or after September 21, 2005: Within
12,000 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, incorporate Bombardier Modsum 4–
126370, ‘‘Fuel Tank System—Enhance
Protective Covering for Electrical Cable
Assembly,’’ by doing all the applicable
actions in the Accomplishment Instructions
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of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–03,
Revision C, dated May 15, 2009.
Actions Applicable to Airplanes S/N 4119
Through 4205 Inclusive
(k) For airplanes having S/N 4119 through
4205 inclusive: Within 6,000 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD, incorporate
Bombardier Modsum 4–113580, ‘‘Fuel
Indication—High Level Sensor—Application
of Sealant to Exposed End of Sensor
Terminal Block Screws—Special Inspection
and Rectification,’’ by doing all the applicable
actions in the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–07,
dated August 1, 2008.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in
Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(l) Incorporation of Bombardier Modsum
4–126330 prior to the effective date of this
AD according to the instructions contained in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–57–09,
Revision A, dated March 19, 2007, meets the
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
(m) Incorporation of Bombardier Modsum
4–126366 prior to the effective date of this
AD according to the instructions contained in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–04, dated
June 29, 2006; or Revision A, dated
November 15, 2006; meets the requirements
of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(n) Incorporation of Bombardier Modsum
4–126370 prior to the effective date of this
AD according to instructions contained in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–03,
Revision B, dated October 18, 2006, meets
the requirements of paragraphs (i) and (j) of
this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: The
MCAI specifies to do Bombardier FSL Task
28400–417, but does not specify what to do
if the functional check finds that measured
resistance exceeds the specified values. This
AD requires contacting the Manager, New
York ACO, FAA, or TCCA (or its delegated
agent) for repair/rework instructions.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(o) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, ANE–170, New York
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: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
6587
York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone 516–
228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(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.
Related Information
(p) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2010–31, dated September 3,
2010; Bombardier Task 284000–417 in
Section 4–1, Fuel System Limitations, of Part
2—Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision
5, dated April 21, 2010, of Bombardier Q400
Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual,
PSM 1–84–7; and the Bombardier service
bulletins identified in Table 1 of this AD; for
related information.
TABLE 1—RELEVANT SERVICE INFORMATION
Bombardier Service Bulletin—
Revision—
Dated—
84–28–03
84–28–04
84–28–05
84–28–07
84–57–09
C ......................................................................................
B ......................................................................................
Original ............................................................................
Original ............................................................................
B ......................................................................................
May 15, 2009.
October 21, 2009.
June 28, 2006.
August 1, 2008.
September 3, 2008.
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Dated: Issued in Renton, Washington, on
January 31, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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and Enforcement
30 CFR Part 938
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Pennsylvania Regulatory Program
Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM),
Interior.
ACTION: Proposed rule; public comment
period and opportunity for public
hearing on removal of required
amendment.
AGENCY:
We are announcing receipt of
a request to remove a required
amendment to the Pennsylvania
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regulatory program (the ‘‘Pennsylvania
program’’) under the Surface Mining
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
(SMCRA or the Act). In response to a
required program amendment codified
in the Federal regulations, Pennsylvania
has submitted information that it
believes demonstrates that sufficient
funds exist to guarantee coverage of the
full cost of land reclamation at all sites
originally permitted and bonded under
its now-defunct alternative bonding
system. Pennsylvania requests that the
program amendment be removed based
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 25 (Monday, February 7, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 6584-6587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2613]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0036; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-230-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed 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:
Bombardier Aerospace has completed a system safety review of the
aeroplanes fuel system against fuel tank safety standards introduced
in Chapter 525 of the Airworthiness Manual through Notice of
Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002-043 [which corresponds with the FAA's
Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88]. The identified non-
compliances were then assessed using Transport Canada Policy Letter
No. 525-001, to determine if mandatory corrective action is
required.
The assessment showed that a number of modifications to the fuel
system are required to mitigate unsafe conditions that could result
in potential ignition source within the fuel system.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address
the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 24, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-
4539; e-mail thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
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 this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Delisio, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7321; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-0036;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-230-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2010-31, dated September 3, 2010 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:
Bombardier Aerospace has completed a system safety review of the
aeroplanes fuel system against fuel tank safety standards introduced
in Chapter 525 of the Airworthiness Manual through Notice of
Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002-043 [which corresponds with the FAA's
Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88]. The identified non-
compliances were then assessed using Transport Canada Policy Letter
No. 525-001, to determine if mandatory corrective action is
required.
The assessment showed that a number of modifications to the fuel
system are required to mitigate unsafe conditions that could result
in potential ignition source within the fuel system.
The Bombardier modifications include:
Modsum 4-126330, ``Fuel Tank System Design Left and Right
Side (SFAR 88) Retrofit.'' The retrofit includes replacing certain
fittings, couplings, o-rings, gaskets, fuel adapter, and other related
components with new, improved parts; applying alodine 1132 to certain
areas of a wing rib and a wing spar; and replacing a certain doubler on
the front wing spar with a new, improved doubler.
Modsum 4-126366, ``Fuel Tank System and Fuel Indication--
Wiring Identification, Segregation and
[[Page 6585]]
Installation (High Level Sensor and Fuel Quantity Indication)--
Retrofit.'' The retrofit includes adding new wiring with protective
sleeving, reworking existing wiring, labeling and separating the fuel
quantity indicating (FQI) wiring and high level sensor wiring from
other wiring, enhancing the electro-magnetic interference (EMI)
shielding of the wiring connected to the vent valve position switch,
and installing additional provisions (bulkhead brackets) for wiring
clips in the center fuselage.
Modsum 4-901425, ``Fuel Feed to APU--Replacement of
Couplings in Center Wing Left Side--SFAR 88.''
Modsum 4-126370, ``Fuel Tank System--Enhance Protective
Covering for Electrical Cable Assembly,'' which includes reworking the
contact area on the rib at Yw-42.000 to ensure adequate electrical
bonding, installing spiral wrap on certain cable assemblies where
existing spiral wrap does not extend 4 inches past the tie mounts,
applying a dome seal on thread openings on a high level sensor, and
installing fuel grommets at certain locations.
Modsum 4-113580, ``Fuel Indication--High Level Sensor--
Application of Sealant to exposed end of Sensor Terminal Block Screws--
Special Inspection and Rectification,'' which includes doing a detailed
inspection of the high level sensor for correct sealant coverage (`dome
seal') on the terminal screws, and applying sealant if necessary.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
The FAA has examined the underlying safety issues involved in fuel
tank explosions on several large transport airplanes, including the
adequacy of existing regulations, the service history of airplanes
subject to those regulations, and existing maintenance practices for
fuel tank systems. As a result of those findings, we issued a
regulation titled ``Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System Design Review,
Flammability Reduction and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements''
(66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001). In addition to new airworthiness standards
for transport airplanes and new maintenance requirements, this rule
included Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 (``SFAR 88,''
Amendment 21-78, and subsequent Amendments 21-82 and 21-83).
Among other actions, SFAR 88 requires certain type design (i.e.,
type certificate (TC) and supplemental type certificate (STC)) holders
to substantiate that their fuel tank systems can prevent ignition
sources in the fuel tanks. This requirement applies to type design
holders for large turbine-powered transport airplanes and for
subsequent modifications to those airplanes. It requires them to
perform design reviews and to develop design changes and maintenance
procedures if their designs do not meet the new fuel tank safety
standards. As explained in the preamble to the rule, we intended to
adopt airworthiness directives to mandate any changes found necessary
to address unsafe conditions identified as a result of these reviews.
In evaluating these design reviews, we have established four
criteria intended to define the unsafe conditions associated with fuel
tank systems that require corrective actions. The percentage of
operating time during which fuel tanks are exposed to flammable
conditions is one of these criteria. The other three criteria address
the failure types under evaluation: single failures, single failures in
combination with a latent condition(s), and in-service failure
experience. For all four criteria, the evaluations included
consideration of previous actions taken that may mitigate the need for
further action.
We have determined that the actions identified in this AD are
necessary to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel
tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result
in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Service Bulletins:
84-57-09, Revision B, dated September 3, 2008;
84-28-04, Revision B, dated October 21, 2009;
84-28-05, dated June 28, 2006;
84-28-03, Revision C, dated May 15, 2009; and
84-28-07, dated August 1, 2008.
Bombardier has also issued Fuel Systems Limitation (FSL) Task
284000-417 in Section 4-1, Fuel System Limitations, of Part 2--
Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 5, dated April 21, 2010, of
Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual, PSM 1-84-7.
The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
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 proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 67 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 526 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost about $37,696 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
costs. 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 the proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $5,521,202, or $82,406 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
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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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
regulation:
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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2011-0036; Directorate Identifier
2010-NM-230-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by March 24, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401,
and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category; with serial
numbers (S/N) 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4205 inclusive.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Bombardier Aerospace has completed a system safety review of the
aeroplanes fuel system against fuel tank safety standards introduced
in Chapter 525 of the Airworthiness Manual through Notice of
Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002-043 [which corresponds with the FAA's
Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88]. The identified non-
compliances were then assessed using Transport Canada Policy Letter
No. 525-001, to determine if mandatory corrective action is
required.
The assessment showed that a number of modifications to the fuel
system are required to mitigate unsafe conditions that could result
in potential ignition source within the fuel system.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Actions Applicable to Airplanes Having S/N 4003, 4004, 4006 & 4008
Through 4118
(g) For airplanes having S/Ns 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through
4118 inclusive: Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date
of this AD, incorporate the modifications required in paragraphs
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
(1) Incorporate Bombardier Modsum 4-126330, ``Fuel Tank System
Design Left and Right Side (SFAR 88) Retrofit,'' by doing all the
applicable actions in the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-57-09, Revision B, dated September 3, 2008.
(2) Incorporate Bombardier Modsum 4-126366, ``Fuel Tank System
and Fuel Indication--Wiring Identification, Segregation and
Installation (High Level Sensor and Fuel Quantity Indication)--
Retrofit,'' by doing all the applicable actions in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-04,
Revision B, dated October 21, 2009.
(3) For airplanes on which Bombardier Modsum 4-302000,
``Standard Option--APU Installation,'' has been installed:
Incorporate Bombardier Modsum 4-901425, ``Fuel Feed to APU--
Replacement of Couplings in Center Wing Left Side--SFAR 88,'' by
doing all the applicable actions in the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-05, dated June 28, 2006.
(h) For airplanes having S/Ns 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through
4118 inclusive, do Bombardier Fuel System Limitation (FSL) Task
284000-417 (Functional Check of the Fuel Tank Components and
Plumbing Lines for Electrical Bonding) contained in Section 4-1,
Fuel System Limitations, of Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Revision 5, dated April 21, 2010, of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8
Maintenance Requirements Manual, PSM 1-84-7, at the applicable times
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. Where the task
specifies contacting Bombardier for technical assistance, this AD
requires repairs/rework actions in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA,
or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its delegated agent).
(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of
this AD, for airplanes that have incorporated either Bombardier
Modsum 4-126330 or 4-901425 prior to the effective date of this AD:
Do Bombardier FSL Task 284000-417 within 6,000 flight hours after
the effective date of this AD.
(i) Airplanes on which Bombardier FSL Task 284000-417 was
successfully completed after incorporation of Bombardier Modsum 4-
126330 or 4-901425 do not need to comply with the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(ii) Airplanes on which Bombardier Modsum 4-126330 or 4-901425
was incorporated during manufacturing of the airplane do not need to
comply with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which neither Bombardier Modsum 4-126330
nor 4-901425 were incorporated before the effective date of this AD:
Do Bombardier FSL Task 284000-417 upon completion of the
incorporation of Bombardier Modsum 4-126330 and, if applicable,
Bombardier Modsum 4-901425.
Actions Applicable to Airplanes S/N 4003, 4004, 4006 & 4008 Through
4118 Inclusive, Manufactured Before September 21, 2005
(i) For airplanes having S/N 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through
4118 inclusive, on which the date of issuance of the original
Canadian standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance
of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness is
before September 21, 2005: Within 6,000 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, incorporate Bombardier Modsum 4-126370,
``Fuel Tank System--Enhance Protective Covering for Electrical Cable
Assembly,'' by doing all the applicable actions in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-03,
Revision C, dated May 15, 2009.
Actions Applicable to Airplanes S/N 4003, 4004, 4006 & 4008 Through
4118 Inclusive, Manufactured on or After September 21, 2005
(j) For airplanes having S/Ns 4003, 4004, 4006, and 4008 through
4118 inclusive, on which the date of issuance of the original
Canadian standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance
of the original Canadian export certificate of airworthiness is on
or after September 21, 2005: Within 12,000 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, incorporate Bombardier Modsum 4-126370,
``Fuel Tank System--Enhance Protective Covering for Electrical Cable
Assembly,'' by doing all the applicable actions in the
Accomplishment Instructions
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of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-03, Revision C, dated May 15,
2009.
Actions Applicable to Airplanes S/N 4119 Through 4205 Inclusive
(k) For airplanes having S/N 4119 through 4205 inclusive: Within
6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, incorporate
Bombardier Modsum 4-113580, ``Fuel Indication--High Level Sensor--
Application of Sealant to Exposed End of Sensor Terminal Block
Screws--Special Inspection and Rectification,'' by doing all the
applicable actions in the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-28-07, dated August 1, 2008.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(l) Incorporation of Bombardier Modsum 4-126330 prior to the
effective date of this AD according to the instructions contained in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-57-09, Revision A, dated March 19,
2007, meets the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
(m) Incorporation of Bombardier Modsum 4-126366 prior to the
effective date of this AD according to the instructions contained in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-04, dated June 29, 2006; or
Revision A, dated November 15, 2006; meets the requirements of
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(n) Incorporation of Bombardier Modsum 4-126370 prior to the
effective date of this AD according to instructions contained in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-03, Revision B, dated October 18,
2006, meets the requirements of paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: The MCAI specifies to do Bombardier FSL Task 28400-417,
but does not specify what to do if the functional check finds that
measured resistance exceeds the specified values. This AD requires
contacting the Manager, New York ACO, FAA, or TCCA (or its delegated
agent) for repair/rework instructions.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(o) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANE-
170, New York 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: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(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.
Related Information
(p) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-31,
dated September 3, 2010; Bombardier Task 284000-417 in Section 4-1,
Fuel System Limitations, of Part 2--Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Revision 5, dated April 21, 2010, of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8
Maintenance Requirements Manual, PSM 1-84-7; and the Bombardier
service bulletins identified in Table 1 of this AD; for related
information.
Table 1--Relevant Service Information
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Bombardier Service Bulletin-- Revision-- Dated--
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84-28-03............................... C......................... May 15, 2009.
84-28-04............................... B......................... October 21, 2009.
84-28-05............................... Original.................. June 28, 2006.
84-28-07............................... Original.................. August 1, 2008.
84-57-09............................... B......................... September 3, 2008.
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Dated: Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 31, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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