Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes, 55785-55788 [2011-22277]
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and –200 IGW airplanes: Within 3,000 flight
hours after the effective date of this AD,
replace the shear pins having part number (P/
N) 190–15178–003 and P/N 190–15181–003
in the rear outboard and inboard shear pin
assembly in the right- and left-hand pylons,
with new shear pins having P/N 190–15178–
005 and P/N 190–15181–005, respectively, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of EMBRAER Service Bulletin
190–54–0010, dated May 19, 2010.
(h) For Model ERJ 190–100 ECJ airplanes:
Within 3,000 flight hours or within 12
months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, replace the shear pins
having P/N 190–15178–003 and P/N 190–
15181–003, in the rear outboard and inboard
shear pin assembly in the right- and left-hand
pylons, with new shear pins having P/N 190–
15178–005 and P/N 190–15181–005,
respectively, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER
Service Bulletin 190LIN–54–0001, dated June
21, 2010.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: The
MCAI allows credit for previous installation
of internal shear pins in accordance with
EMBRAER 190 Aircraft Maintenance Manual
Task 54–50–00–400, Revision 19, dated July
15, 2010. This AD does not allow credit for
this task; however, under the provisions of
paragraph (i) of this AD, we will consider
requests for an alternative method of
compliance.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(i) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Cindy Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 227–2768; fax (425)
227–1149. Information may be e-mailed to:
9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@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.
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Related Information
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(j) Refer to MCAI Agencia Nacional de
Aviacao Civil (ANAC) Airworthiness
¸˜
Directive 2010–08–02, dated September 20,
2010; and EMBRAER Service Bulletins 190–
54–0010, dated May 19, 2010, and 190LIN–
54–0001, dated June 21, 2010; for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use EMBRAER Service
Bulletin 190–54–0010, dated May 19, 2010;
or EMBRAER Service Bulletin 190LIN–54–
0001, dated June 21, 2010; as applicable; to
do the actions required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), Technical
Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
˜
Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 Sao
Jose dos Campos—SP—BRASIL; telephone
+55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax
+55 12 3927–7546; e-mail
distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet https://
www.flyembraer.com.
(3) You may review copies of the 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.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
19, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–22028 Filed 9–8–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0471; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–219–AD; Amendment
39–16800; AD 2011–18–18]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Model DHC–8–400 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
SUMMARY:
Several operators have reported pitch
oscillations and/or elevator asymmetry
caution lights illumination when flying with
the autopilot engaged. Investigations revealed
that loose rivets in the torque tube assemblies
caused relative motion between the crank
arms and torque tubes.
Loose rivets could result in excessive wear
and subsequent significant backlash in the
driving crank arms. This condition, if left
uncorrected, will progressively get worse and
degrade the controllability of the aeroplane.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 14, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 14, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen Kowalski, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–
7327; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on May 12, 2011 (76 FR 27617).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Several operators have reported pitch
oscillations and/or elevator asymmetry
caution lights illumination when flying with
the autopilot engaged. Investigations revealed
that loose rivets in the torque tube assemblies
caused relative motion between the crank
arms and torque tubes.
Loose rivets could result in excessive wear
and subsequent significant backlash in the
driving crank arms. This condition, if left
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uncorrected, will progressively get worse and
degrade the controllability of the aeroplane.
Required actions include doing an
inspection for the part number of the
left and right elevator torque tube
assemblies and, if necessary, replacing
the elevator torque tube assembly or
replacing the elevator torque tube rivets,
and re-identifying the assemblies. You
may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (76
FR 27617, May 12, 2011) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Revised Service Information
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–
50, Revision ‘D,’ dated September 22,
2010, has been issued for clarification,
but adds no new actions. We have
updated the references in paragraphs
(g), (h), (i), and (m) of this AD to include
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–50,
Revision ‘D,’ dated September 22, 2010.
We have also updated Table 1 of this
AD to allow credit for Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–27–50, Revision ‘C,’
dated July 26, 2010.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We also determined that these changes
will not increase the economic burden
on any operator or increase the scope of
the AD.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow our FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
66 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate the following costs to comply
with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
product
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Inspection ..................
2 × $85 per hour = $170 ..........................
None .........................................................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
be required based on the results of the
required inspection. We have no way of
$170
Cost on U.S.
operators
$11,220
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replace left torque tube ...............................................
Replace right torque tube .............................................
15 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,275 ......................
15 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,275 ......................
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
1. Is not a ’’significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ’’significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
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Parts cost
$4,354
5,913
Cost per
product
$5,629
7,188
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
driving crank arms. This condition, if left
uncorrected, will progressively get worse and
degrade the controllability of the aeroplane.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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.
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2011–18–18 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–16800. Docket No. FAA–2011–0471;
Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–219–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective October 14, 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; serial
numbers 4001 through 4305 inclusive.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27: Flight controls.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Several operators have reported pitch
oscillations and/or elevator asymmetry
caution lights illumination when flying with
the autopilot engaged. Investigations revealed
that loose rivets in the torque tube assemblies
caused relative motion between the crank
arms and torque tubes.
Loose rivets could result in excessive wear
and subsequent significant backlash in the
Inspection for Part Number
(g) At the applicable times identified in
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, do an
inspection to determine the part numbers of
the left and right elevator torque tubes, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–27–50, Revision ‘D,’ dated September 22,
2010. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part numbers of the left and
right elevator torque tubes can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For airplanes that have accumulated
8,000 or more total flight hours as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 2,000 flight
hours after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes that have accumulated
less than 8,000 total flight hours as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 6,000 flight
hours after the effective date of this AD, but
before the accumulation of 10,000 total flight
hours.
Corrective Actions
(h) If, as a result of the inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, any left elevator
torque tube has part number (P/N) 82760709–
009, at the applicable time in paragraph (g)(1)
or (g)(2) of this AD, do the actions in
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Replace the elevator torque tube with a
new elevator torque tube having P/N
82760709–011, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–27–50, Revision ‘D,’
dated September 22, 2010.
(2) Replace the rivets in each elevator
torque tube assembly with Hi Lite pins
having P/N B0206001AG8 and collars having
P/N HST1070CY, and re-identify the elevator
torque tube assembly having P/N 82760709–
009, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–27–50, Revision ‘D,’ dated September 22,
2010.
(i) If, as a result of the inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, any right elevator
torque tube has P/N 82760757–009, at the
applicable time in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
of this AD, do the actions in paragraph (i)(1)
or (i)(2) of this AD.
(1) Replace the elevator torque tube with a
new elevator torque tube having P/N
82760757–011, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–27–50, Revision ‘D,’
dated September 22, 2010.
(2) Replace the rivets in each elevator
torque tube assembly with Hi Lite pins
having P/N B0206001AG8 and collars having
P/N HST1070CY, and re-identify the elevator
torque tube assembly having P/N 82760757–
009, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–27–50, Revision ‘D,’ dated September 22,
2010.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in
Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(j) Actions done before the effective date of
this AD, in accordance with the service
bulletins listed in table 1 of this AD, are
considered acceptable for compliance with
the corresponding action specified in this
AD.
TABLE 1—CREDIT SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletin
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Service
Service
Service
Service
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
84–27–50
84–27–50
84–27–50
84–27–50
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
Parts Installation
(k) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane an
elevator torque tube assembly having P/N
82760709–009 or 82760757–009.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: No
differences.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(l) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
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A .......................................................
B .......................................................
C ......................................................
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it 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
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Date
March 3, 2010.
April 28, 2010.
May 19, 2010.
July 26, 2010.
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
Related Information
(m) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2010–27, dated August 20,
2010; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–
27–50, Revision ‘D,’ dated September 22,
2010; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–27–50, Revision ‘D,’ dated
September 22, 2010, to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
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(2) For service information identified in
this 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.
(3) You may review copies of the 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.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
23, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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COMMISSION
17 CFR Parts 239, 249, 269 and 274
[Release Nos. 33–9256; 34–65244; 39–2478;
IC–29780]
Amendments To Include New
Applicant Types on Form ID
Securities and Exchange
Commission.
ACTION: Final rule amendments.
AGENCY:
The Securities and Exchange
Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is
amending Form ID to include additional
applicant types in order to facilitate
processing of the form. Form ID is the
application for access codes to file on
the Commission’s Electronic Data
Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval
(‘‘EDGAR’’) system. The purpose of
introducing these new applicant types is
to improve the Commission’s internal
procedures for processing filings,
including by routing Form ID filings to
the appropriate internal office or
division.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
Effective Date: September 9,
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2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Catherine Moore, Senior Special
Counsel or Andrew Bernstein, AttorneyAdviser, Office of Clearance and
Settlement, Division of Trading and
Markets, Securities and Exchange
Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
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5710.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Form ID is filed by registrants, third
party filers, or any of their respective
agents, to whom the Commission
previously has not assigned a Central
Index Key (‘‘CIK’’) code, to request
access codes in order to file in
electronic format through EDGAR.
EDGAR access codes include the CIK
code, the CIK Confirmation Code
(‘‘CCC’’), Password (‘‘PW’’), and
Password Modification Authorization
Code (‘‘PMAC’’).1
Currently, Form ID does not
differentiate applicants by specific type
and simply lists as possible applicant
types ‘‘filer,’’ ‘‘filing agent,’’ ‘‘training
agent,’’ ‘‘transfer agent,’’ and
‘‘individual.’’ However, the number and
type of persons that use EDGAR for
submitting filings has increased since
Form ID was first adopted by the
Commission and may increase further
following the adoption of various rules
under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street
Reform and Consumer Protection Act
(‘‘Dodd-Frank Act’’).2 Accordingly, the
Commission is amending Form ID to list
specific persons as applicant types on
the form in order to allow the form to
be assigned for processing within the
Commission based on the type of
applicant.
The new applicant types include
persons that currently file on EDGAR
but who are not separately listed on
Form ID, persons that currently file
forms with the Commission in paper but
who may be required to file on EDGAR
in the future, and persons who will be
required to meet certain new filing
obligations under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’),
including provisions added by the
Dodd-Frank Act. The amendments to
Form ID also include corresponding
definitions for each new applicant
type.3 New applicants should select
only one entity type when completing
and submitting Form ID.4 If an applicant
1 See EDGAR Filing Manual (Volume I) General
Information (Section 2.4, Accessing EDGAR).
2 The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111–203, 124
Stat. 1376 (2010).
3 The definitions included in Form ID are to
facilitate the correct selection of ‘‘applicant type’’
by a particular filer and are not intended to amend
or otherwise change any provision of the federal
securities laws or the regulations promulgated
thereunder.
4 For purposes of Form ID, the term ‘‘person’’
includes either an individual or entity. If the
applicant is also an ‘‘individual’’ as defined in the
current Form ID, then the applicant must apply as
both an ‘‘individual’’ as well as another appropriate
applicant type that properly characterizes it.
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qualifies as more than one of the
applicant types listed on the form, it
should select the applicant type related
to the first filing it plans to submit on
EDGAR. The access codes the applicant
retrieves after Form ID is approved may
be used to submit filings on EDGAR for
any entity type (other than transfer
agent) provided that such filing
complies with all other applicable rules
and regulations.5 Persons that have
previously filed Form ID applications
with the Commission are not required to
re-file Form ID as a result of these
amendments.
As more fully described below, the
following applicant types and
applicable definitions are being added
to Form ID: Investment Company,
Business Development Company or
Insurance Company Separate Account,
Institutional Investment Manager (Form
13F Filer), Non-Investment Company
Applicant under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, Large Trader,
Clearing Agency, Municipal Advisor,
Municipal Securities Dealer, Nationally
Recognized Statistical Rating
Organization, Security-Based Swap Data
Repository, Security-Based Swap Dealer
and Major Security-Based Swap
Participant, and Security-Based Swap
Execution Facility.
Investment Company, Business
Development Company or Insurance
Company Separate Account,
Institutional Investment Manager (Form
13F Filer), and Non-Investment
Company Applicant Under the
Investment Company Act of 1940
Currently, a person that may fall
within the applicant type of
‘‘Investment Company, Business
Development Company or Insurance
Company Separate Account,’’
‘‘Institutional Investment Manager
(Form 13F Filer),’’ or ‘‘Non-Investment
Company Applicant under the
Investment Company Act of 1940’’ may
make submissions on EDGAR in
electronic format without referencing
the appropriate applicant type on Form
ID. As such, the Commission is adding
these specific applicant types to Form
ID in order to facilitate processing of the
form as filed by such persons. The
applicant type of ‘‘Investment Company,
Business Development Company or
Insurance Company Separate Account’’
being added to Form ID includes
persons that meet the definition of
‘‘investment company’’ in Section 3 of
5 Persons that are transfer agents must apply for
a separate set of access codes even if they already
submit filings on EDGAR in another capacity. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54865
(December 4, 2006), 71 FR 74698 (December 12,
2006) (File No. S7–14–06).
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 175 (Friday, September 9, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55785-55788]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22277]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0471; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-219-AD;
Amendment 39-16800; AD 2011-18-18]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Several operators have reported pitch oscillations and/or
elevator asymmetry caution lights illumination when flying with the
autopilot engaged. Investigations revealed that loose rivets in the
torque tube assemblies caused relative motion between the crank arms
and torque tubes.
Loose rivets could result in excessive wear and subsequent
significant backlash in the driving crank arms. This condition, if
left uncorrected, will progressively get worse and degrade the
controllability of the aeroplane.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 14, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 14,
2011.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Kowalski, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7327; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2011 (76 FR
27617). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Several operators have reported pitch oscillations and/or
elevator asymmetry caution lights illumination when flying with the
autopilot engaged. Investigations revealed that loose rivets in the
torque tube assemblies caused relative motion between the crank arms
and torque tubes.
Loose rivets could result in excessive wear and subsequent
significant backlash in the driving crank arms. This condition, if
left
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uncorrected, will progressively get worse and degrade the
controllability of the aeroplane.
Required actions include doing an inspection for the part number of the
left and right elevator torque tube assemblies and, if necessary,
replacing the elevator torque tube assembly or replacing the elevator
torque tube rivets, and re-identifying the assemblies. You may obtain
further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (76 FR 27617, May 12,
2011) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Revised Service Information
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50, Revision `D,' dated September
22, 2010, has been issued for clarification, but adds no new actions.
We have updated the references in paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (m) of
this AD to include Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50, Revision `D,'
dated September 22, 2010. We have also updated Table 1 of this AD to
allow credit for Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50, Revision `C,'
dated July 26, 2010.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described
previously. We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 66 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate the following costs to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection..................... 2 x $85 per hour = $170 None.................. $170 $11,220
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the required inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
these replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replace left torque tube...................... 15 work-hours x $85 per hour = $4,354 $5,629
$1,275.
Replace right torque tube..................... 15 work-hours x $85 per hour = 5,913 7,188
$1,275.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
1. Is not a ''significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ''significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2011-18-18 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-16800. Docket No. FAA-
2011-0471; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-219-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October
14, 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; serial numbers
4001 through 4305 inclusive.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight
controls.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Several operators have reported pitch oscillations and/or
elevator asymmetry caution lights illumination when flying with the
autopilot engaged. Investigations revealed that loose rivets in the
torque tube assemblies caused relative motion between the crank arms
and torque tubes.
Loose rivets could result in excessive wear and subsequent
significant backlash in the driving crank arms. This condition, if
left uncorrected, will progressively get worse and degrade the
controllability of the aeroplane.
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.
Inspection for Part Number
(g) At the applicable times identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and
(g)(2) of this AD, do an inspection to determine the part numbers of
the left and right elevator torque tubes, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50,
Revision `D,' dated September 22, 2010. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
part numbers of the left and right elevator torque tubes can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For airplanes that have accumulated 8,000 or more total
flight hours as of the effective date of this AD: Within 2,000
flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes that have accumulated less than 8,000 total
flight hours as of the effective date of this AD: Within 6,000
flight hours after the effective date of this AD, but before the
accumulation of 10,000 total flight hours.
Corrective Actions
(h) If, as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD, any left elevator torque tube has part number (P/N)
82760709-009, at the applicable time in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
of this AD, do the actions in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Replace the elevator torque tube with a new elevator torque
tube having P/N 82760709-011, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50, Revision `D,'
dated September 22, 2010.
(2) Replace the rivets in each elevator torque tube assembly
with Hi Lite pins having P/N B0206001AG8 and collars having P/N
HST1070CY, and re-identify the elevator torque tube assembly having
P/N 82760709-009, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50, Revision `D,' dated
September 22, 2010.
(i) If, as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (g)
of this AD, any right elevator torque tube has P/N 82760757-009, at
the applicable time in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the
actions in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD.
(1) Replace the elevator torque tube with a new elevator torque
tube having P/N 82760757-011, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50, Revision `D,'
dated September 22, 2010.
(2) Replace the rivets in each elevator torque tube assembly
with Hi Lite pins having P/N B0206001AG8 and collars having P/N
HST1070CY, and re-identify the elevator torque tube assembly having
P/N 82760757-009, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50, Revision `D,' dated
September 22, 2010.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(j) Actions done before the effective date of this AD, in
accordance with the service bulletins listed in table 1 of this AD,
are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding
action specified in this AD.
Table 1--Credit Service Bulletins
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Service Bulletin Revision Date
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Bombardier Service Bulletin 84- Original......... March 3, 2010.
27-50.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84- A................ April 28, 2010.
27-50.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84- B................ May 19, 2010.
27-50.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84- C................ July 26, 2010.
27-50.
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Parts Installation
(k) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
on any airplane an elevator torque tube assembly having P/N
82760709-009 or 82760757-009.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service
information as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(l) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it 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
(m) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-27,
dated August 20, 2010; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50,
Revision `D,' dated September 22, 2010; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-27-50, Revision
`D,' dated September 22, 2010, to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
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(2) For service information identified in this 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.
(3) You may review copies of the 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.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 23, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-22277 Filed 9-8-11; 8:45 am]
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