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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
7 CFR Part 1214
[Document No. AMS–FV–10–0008–FR–1A]
RIN 0581–AD00
Christmas Tree Promotion, Research,
and Information Order; Stay of
Regulations
(7 U.S.C. 7411–7425). While we are
confident that the Christmas Tree
program is compliant with all
applicable law and supported by the
domestic Christmas tree industry, the
program will be stayed to provide
additional time for the Department to
reach out to the Christmas Tree industry
and the public to explain how a
research and promotion program is a
producer driven program to support
American farmers.
Accordingly, the regulations
establishing the Order published
November 8, 2011 (76 FR 69094) are
stayed indefinitely.
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411–7425.
Dated: November 14, 2011.
David R. Shipman,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–29713 Filed 11–16–11; 8:45 am]
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AGENCY:
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION:
Final rule; stay of regulations.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
On November 8, 2011, a final
rule was published in the Federal
Register (76 FR 69094) establishing an
industry-funded promotion, research,
and information program for fresh cut
Christmas trees, effective November 9,
2011. Due to recent events, the
regulations are stayed in order to
provide all interested persons, including
the Christmas tree industry and the
general public, an opportunity to
become more familiar with the program.
DATES: Effective November 17, 2011
Subpart A of 7 CFR part 1214 is stayed
indefinitely.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patricia A. Petrella, Marketing
Specialist, Research and Promotion
Division, Fruit and Vegetable Programs,
AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence
Avenue SW., Room 1406, Stop 0244,
Washington, DC 20250–0244; telephone:
(301) 334–2891; or facsimile: (301) 334–
2896; or email:
Patricia.Petrella@ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Agriculture (Department)
published in the Federal Register on
November 8, 2011, (76 FR 69094) a final
rule that established a Christmas Tree
Promotion, Research, and Information
Order (Order). This Order was issued
pursuant to the Commodity Promotion,
Research, and Information Act of 1996
SUMMARY:
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0648; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–276–AD; Amendment
39–16859; AD 2011–23–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet
Series 100 & 440) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to certain Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet
Series 100 & 440) airplanes. 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:
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic
accumulator screw cap/end cap failure have
been experienced on CL–600–2B19
aeroplanes, resulting in the loss of the
associated hydraulic system and high-energy
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impact damage to adjacent systems and
structure. * * *
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A detailed analysis of the calculated line
of trajectory of a failed screw cap/end cap for
each of the accumulators has been
conducted, resulting in the identification of
several areas where systems and/or structural
components could potentially be damaged.
Although all of the failures to date have
occurred on the ground, an in-flight failure
affecting such components could potentially
have an adverse effect on the controllability
of the aeroplane.
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We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 22, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 22, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of November 4, 2010 (75 FR
64636, October 20, 2010).
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:
Christopher Alfano, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical
Systems Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone
(516) 228–7340; 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 June 29, 2011 (76 FR 38065),
and proposed to supersede AD 2010–
22–02, Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR
64636, October 20, 2010). That NPRM
proposed to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products.
Since we issued AD 2010–22–02,
Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR 64636,
October 20, 2010), we have determined
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that further rulemaking is necessary.
While AD 2010–22–02 did not require
the removal of the hydraulic system No.
3 accumulator, or replacement of the
hydraulic system No. 1, inboard brake
and outboard brake accumulators, as
specified in Part IV and Part VII of
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–
2010–24, dated August 3, 2010, this AD
requires those actions. Also, for
airplanes on which Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R–29–035, dated May 11,
2010, is done, and a reducer having part
number MS21916D8–6 installed, this
AD requires replacing the reducer with
a new reducer. We have coordinated
with Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA) on this issue.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received.
Request for Restatement of All
Compliance Requirements of AD 2010–
22–02, Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR
64636, October 20, 2010)
Comair, Inc. (the commenter)
requested that we revise the NPRM (76
FR 38065, June 29, 2011) to restate all
the compliance requirements of AD
2010–22–02, Amendment 39–16481 (75
FR 64636, October 20, 2010), and
reasoned that it is less confusing and
more accurate to completely restate all
the compliance requirements of AD
2010–22–02. The commenter expressed
that the way the NPRM was written, a
copy of AD 2010–22–02 must be onhand to fully cross reference between
AD 2010–22–02 and the NPRM. The
commenter stated that as an example,
paragraph (h) of the NPRM, in part,
states: ‘‘Doing the removal of the
hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator in
paragraph (o) of this AD is an alternative
method of compliance with the
requirements of this paragraph,’’ but
that AD 2010–22–02 actually references
paragraph (j) instead of paragraph (o) of
the NPRM. The commenter explained
that the content of paragraphs (j) and
(m) of AD 2010–22–02 is not included
in the NPRM.
We agree to clarify. We have restated
the requirements of AD 2010–22–02,
Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR 64636,
October 20, 2010), in this final rule. We
provided a table in the Change to
Existing AD paragraph in the NPRM (76
FR 38065, June 29, 2011) to identify and
cross-reference paragraph requirements
in AD 2010–22–02 with the
corresponding paragraph requirements
in this AD. That table did not identify
the paragraphs that did not change from
AD 2010–22–02 to the NPRM. The
actions specified in paragraph (j) of AD
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2010–22–02 are specified in paragraph
(o) of this AD. The actions specified in
paragraph (m) of AD 2010–22–02 are
specified in paragraph (p) of this AD. No
changes have been made to this AD in
this regard.
Request for Clarification of Intent of
Paragraph (o) of the NPRM (76 FR
38065, June 29, 2011)
The commenter requested that action
specified in paragraph (o) of the NPRM
(76 FR 38065, June 29, 2011) be
considered a superseding requirement,
instead of an ‘‘alternate method of
compliance’’ for the actions specified in
paragraph (h) of the NPRM. The
commenter did not provide a reason for
this request.
We agree that the wording in
paragraph (h) of this final rule should be
revised to clarify the intent of paragraph
(o) of this AD. We have revised
paragraph (h) of this final rule to specify
that paragraph (o) of this final rule is
terminating action instead of an
alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) for the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this final rule, by
replacing ‘‘is an alternate method of
compliance’’ with ‘‘terminates.’’
Request for Consideration of Other
AMOCs
The commenter requested that we
revise the NPRM (76 FR 38065, June 29,
2011) to allow for previous AMOCs,
which would, among other actions,
allow for the relocation of the No. 3
Accumulator using ‘‘SB 601R–29–0 Rev
B.’’ The commenter proposed that we do
this as a separate paragraph or optional
paragraph, or to include this in
paragraph (t)(1) of the NPRM.
For the reasons stated by the
commenter, we agree to allow for
previous approved AMOCs in
accordance with AD 2010–22–02,
Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR 64636,
October 20, 2010) in this final rule. We
have revised paragraph (t)(1) of this
final rule accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We 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
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we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow our FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 605 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD
2010–22–02, Amendment 39–16481 (75
FR 64636, October 20, 2010), and
retained in this AD take about 19 workhours per product, at an average labor
rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the
currently required actions is $1,615 per
product.
We estimate that it will take about 14
work-hours per product to comply with
the new basic requirements of this AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per workhour. Required parts will cost about
$3,054 per product. Where the service
information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we
have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be
$2,567,620, or $4,244 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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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.
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 (76 FR 38065, June
29, 2011), 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.
2011–23–08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–16859. Docket No. FAA–2011–0648;
Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–276–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective December 22, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2010–22–02,
Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR 64636, October
20, 2010).
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100
& 440) airplanes, certificated in any category,
serial numbers 7003 and subsequent.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 29 and 32: Hydraulic Power
and Landing Gear, respectively.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic
accumulator screw cap/end cap failure have
been experienced on CL–600–2B19
aeroplanes, resulting in the loss of the
associated hydraulic system and high-energy
impact damage to adjacent systems and
structure. * * *
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A detailed analysis of the calculated line
of trajectory of a failed screw cap/end cap for
each of the accumulators has been
conducted, resulting in the identification of
several areas where systems and/or structural
components could potentially be damaged.
Although all of the failures to date have
occurred on the ground, an in-flight failure
affecting such components could potentially
have an adverse effect on the controllability
of the aeroplane.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Compliance
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2010–
22–02, Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR 64636,
OCTOBER 20, 2010), With Revised Service
Information:
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR
64636, October 20, 2010) and adding the
following new AD:
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(g) Within 30 days after November 4, 2010
(the effective date of AD 2010–22–02,
Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR 64636, October
20, 2010)), revise the Limitations section,
Normal Procedures section, and Abnormal
Procedures section of the Canadair Regional
Jet AFM, CSP A–012, by incorporating
Canadair Regional Jet Temporary Revision
(TR) RJ/186–1, dated August 24, 2010, into
the applicable section of Canadair Regional
Jet AFM, CSP A–012. Thereafter, except as
provided by paragraph (t) of this AD, no
alternative actions specified in Canadair
Regional Jet TR RJ/186–1, dated August 24,
2010, may be approved.
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Note 1: The actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD may be done by inserting a
copy of Canadair Regional Jet TR RJ/186–1,
dated August 24, 2010, into the applicable
section of the Canadair Regional Jet AFM,
CSP A–012. When this TR has been included
in the general revisions of this AFM, the
general revisions may be inserted into this
AFM, and this TR removed, provided that the
relevant information in the general revision
is identical to that in Canadair Regional Jet
TR RJ/186–1, dated August 24, 2010.
Deactivation of the Hydraulic System No. 3
Accumulator
(h) Within 250 flight cycles after November
4, 2010, deactivate the hydraulic system No.
3 accumulator, in accordance with Part A of
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R–
29–031, Revision A, dated March 26, 2009.
Doing the removal of the hydraulic system
No. 3 accumulator in paragraph (o) of this AD
terminates the requirements of this
paragraph. The actions in this paragraph
apply to all accumulators in hydraulic
system No. 3.
Removal of the Hydraulic System No. 2
Accumulator
(i) Within 500 flight cycles after November
4, 2010, remove the hydraulic system No. 2
accumulator, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R–29–032, Revision A,
dated January 26, 2010. The actions in this
paragraph apply to all accumulators in
hydraulic system No. 2.
Initial and Repetitive Ultrasonic Inspections
of Hydraulic System No. 1, Inboard Brake
and Outboard Brake Accumulators
(j) For hydraulic system No. 1, inboard
brake and outboard brake accumulators
having P/N 601R75138–1 (08–60163–001 or
08–60163–002): At the applicable
compliance times specified in paragraph (l)
of this AD, do the inspections required by
paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD. Repeat
the inspections for each accumulator having
P/N 601R75138–1 (08–60163–001 or 08–
60163–002) thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 500 flight cycles until the
replacement specified in this paragraph is
done or the replacement specified in
paragraph (p) of this AD is done. If any crack
is found, before further flight, replace the
accumulator with a new accumulator having
P/N 601R75138–1 (08–60163–001 or 08–
60163–002) and having the letter ‘‘T’’ after
the serial number on the identification plate,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
identified in table 1 or table 2 of this AD.
(1) Do an ultrasonic inspection for cracks
on each accumulator, in accordance with Part
B of the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin identified in table
1 of this AD.
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TABLE 1—BOMBARDIER SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ACCUMULATOR INSPECTION
Accumulator
Document
Hydraulic System No. 1 ............................
Bombardier
Appendix
Bombardier
Appendix
Inboard and Outboard Brake ....................
(2) Do an ultrasonic inspection for cracks
on the screw cap, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
Revision
Alert Service Bulletin A601R–29–029, including
A, dated October 18, 2007.
Alert Service Bulletin A601R–32–103, including
A, Revision A, dated October 18, 2007.
Date
B ..............
May 11, 2010.
D ..............
May 11, 2010.
applicable service bulletin identified in table
2 of this AD.
TABLE 2—BOMBARDIER SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SCREW CAP INSPECTION
Accumulator
Document
Revision
Hydraulic System No. 1 ............................
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–29–033, including Appendix A, dated May 5, 2009.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–32–106, including Appendix A.
A ..............
May 11, 2010.
A ..............
May 11, 2010.
Inboard and Outboard Brake ....................
(k) For hydraulic system No. 1 inboard
brake, and outboard brake accumulators
having P/N 601R75138–1 (08–60163–001 or
08–60163–002): Do the inspections specified
in paragraph (j) of this AD at the applicable
time in paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3) of
this AD.
(1) For any accumulator not having the
letter ‘‘T’’ after the serial number on the
identification plate and with more than 4,500
flight cycles on the accumulator as of
November 4, 2010: Inspect within 500 flight
cycles after November 4, 2010.
(2) For any accumulator not having the
letter ‘‘T’’ after the serial number on the
identification plate and with 4,500 flight
cycles or less on the accumulator as of
November 4, 2010: Inspect prior to the
accumulation of 5,000 flight cycles on the
accumulator.
(3) If it is not possible to determine the
flight cycles accumulated for any
accumulator not having the letter ‘‘T’’ after
the serial number on the identification plate:
Inspect within 500 flight cycles after
November 4, 2010.
Note 2: For any accumulator having P/N
601R75138–1 (08–60163–001 or 08–60163–
002) and the letter ‘‘T’’ after the serial
number on the identification plate, or if the
accumulator P/N is not listed in paragraph (j)
of this AD, the inspection specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD is not required.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in
Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(l) Deactivating the hydraulic system No. 3
accumulator before November 4, 2010, in
accordance with Part A of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Date
Alert Service Bulletin A601R–29–031, dated
December 23, 2008, is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(m) Removing the hydraulic system No. 2
accumulator in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R–29–032, dated
November 12, 2009, before November 4,
2010, is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
(n) An ultrasonic inspection for cracks
done before November 4, 2010, in accordance
with Part B of the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
identified in table 3 of this AD, or the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin identified in table
4 of this AD, is acceptable for compliance
with the corresponding ultrasonic inspection
required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
TABLE 3—BOMBARDIER CREDIT SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ACCUMULATOR INSPECTION
Document
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Alert
Alert
Alert
Alert
Alert
Alert
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
A601R–29–029
A601R–29–029
A601R–32–103
A601R–32–103
A601R–32–103
A601R–32–103
Revision
.........................................................................................
.........................................................................................
.........................................................................................
.........................................................................................
.........................................................................................
.........................................................................................
..................
A ..............
..................
A ..............
B ..............
C ..............
Date
October 18, 2007.
November 12, 2009.
November 21, 2006.
March 7, 2007.
October 18, 2007.
February 26, 2009.
TABLE 4—BOMBARDIER CREDIT SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SCREW CAP INSPECTION
Document
Date
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Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–29–033 ..........................................................................................................................
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–32–106 ..........................................................................................................................
New Requirements of This AD
Removal of the Hydraulic System No. 3
Accumulator
(o) Within 1,000 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD, remove the
hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator, in
accordance with Part B of the
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Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Alert Service Bulletin A601R–29–031,
Revision A, dated March 26, 2009. Doing the
action in this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
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May 5, 2009.
May 5, 2009.
Replacement of the Hydraulic System No. 1,
Inboard Brake and Outboard Brake
Accumulators
(p) Within 4,000 flight cycles or 24 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, replace any hydraulic system No.
1, inboard brake or outboard brake
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accumulator having P/N 601R75138–1 (08–
60163–001 or 08–60163–002), with a new
accumulator having P/N 601R75139–1
(11093–4), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin identified in table
5 of this AD. Doing the action in this
paragraph terminates the requirement for the
inspections in paragraph (j) of this AD for
that accumulator. As of the effective date of
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this AD, use only Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R–29–035, Revision A, dated
December 8, 2010; or Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R–32–107, Revision B, dated
December 8, 2010; as applicable.
TABLE 5—BOMBARDIER SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT
Accumulator
Document
Hydraulic System No. 1 ............................
Hydraulic System No. 1 ............................
Inboard and Outboard Brake ....................
Inboard and Outboard Brake ....................
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Bombardier
Action for Airplanes on Which Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R–29–035, Dated May
11, 2010, Is Done and Reducer Having P/N
MS21916D8–6 Is Installed
(q) For airplanes on which Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R–29–035, dated
May 11, 2010, is done, and reducer having
P/N MS21916D8–6 is installed: Within 1,200
flight cycles or 8 months after the effective
date of this AD, replace the reducer of the
hydraulic system No. 1 with a new reducer
in accordance with Part B of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R–29–035, Revision A,
dated December 8, 2010.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in
Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(r) Removing the hydraulic system No. 3
accumulator in accordance with Part B of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Alert Service Bulletin
A601R–29–031, dated December 23, 2008,
before November 4, 2010, is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (o) of this AD.
(s) Replacing any hydraulic system No. 1,
inboard brake, or outboard brake accumulator
before November 4, 2010, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–32–107,
dated May 11, 2010; or Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R–32–107, Revision A, dated
June 17, 2010; is acceptable for compliance
with the corresponding requirements of
paragraph (p) of this AD.
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FAA AD Differences
Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: (1) The
actions specified in Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2010–24, dated August 3, 2010,
apply only to Tactair accumulators. The
actions required by paragraphs (h), (i), and
(o) of this AD apply to all accumulators in
the positions specified in paragraphs (h), (i),
and (o) of this AD.
(2) While Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2010–24, dated August 3, 2010,
does not require replacement of the reducer
of the hydraulic system No. 1 with a new
reducer, paragraph (q) of this AD does.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(t) 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,
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601R–32–107
601R–32–107
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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. AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2010–22–02,
Amendment 39–16481 (75 FR 64636, October
20, 2010), are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of 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
(u) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2010–24, dated August 3, 2010;
Canadair Regional Jet Temporary Revision
RJ/186–1, dated August 24, 2010, to the
Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight
Manual, CSP A–012; Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin A601R–29–029, Revision B,
dated May 11, 2010, including Appendix A,
dated October 18, 2007; Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin A601R–29–031, Revision A,
dated March 26, 2009; Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin A601R–32–103, Revision D,
dated May 11, 2010, including Appendix A,
Revision A, dated October 18, 2007;
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–29–032,
Revision A, dated January 26, 2010;
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–29–033,
Revision A, dated May 11, 2010, including
Appendix A, dated May 5, 2009; Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R–29–035, Revision A,
dated December 8, 2010; Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R–32–106, Revision A, including
Appendix A, dated May 11, 2010; and
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–32–107,
Revision B, dated December 8, 2010; for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(v) You must use the following service
information, as applicable, to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
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Date
May 11, 2010.
December 8, 2010.
June 17, 2010.
December 8, 2010.
otherwise. 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.
(1) Canadair Regional Jet Temporary
Revision RJ/186–1, dated August 24, 2010, to
the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight
Manual, CSP A–012 (previously approved for
incorporation by reference on November 4,
2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010));
(2) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R–29–029, Revision B, dated May 11,
2010, including Appendix A, dated October
18, 2007 (previously approved for
incorporation by reference on November 4,
2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010))*;
(3) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R–29–031, Revision A, dated March 26,
2009 (previously approved for incorporation
by reference on November 4, 2010 (75 FR
64636, October 20, 2010));
(4) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R–32–103, Revision D, dated May 11,
2010, including Appendix A, Revision A,
dated October 18, 2007 (previously approved
for incorporation by reference on November
4, 2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010))*;
(5) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–29–
032, Revision A, dated January 26, 2010
(previously approved for incorporation by
reference on November 4, 2010 (75 FR 64636,
October 20, 2010));
(6) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–29–
033, Revision A, dated May 11, 2010,
including Appendix A, dated May 5, 2009
(previously approved for incorporation by
reference on November 4, 2010 (75 FR 64636,
October 20, 2010))*;
(7) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–29–
035, Revision A, dated December 8, 2010
(approved for incorporation by reference on
December 22, 2011);
(8) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–32–
106, Revision A, including Appendix A,
dated May 11, 2010 (previously approved for
incorporation by reference on November 4,
2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010))*; and
(9) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–32–
107, Revision B, dated December 8, 2010
(approved for incorporation by reference on
December 22, 2011).
Note 4: * In Appendix A to these
documents, the document number is shown
only on page A1 of these appendices.
(10) For service information identified in
ˆ
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone (514) 855–5000; fax (514)
855–7401; email
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(11) 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.
(12) 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 October
20, 2011.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0954; Directorate
Identifier 2011–CE–028–AD; Amendment
39–16865; AD 2011–24–01]
Discussion
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero
Industries S.p.A. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Piaggio
Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P–180
airplanes. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued 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:
Some lock sleeves (part number (P/N)
114146681), which were installed in some
Main Landing Gear (MLG) actuators, had
been incorrectly manufactured.
If left uncorrected, this condition could
lead to failure to lock the MLG actuator or
to its unlock from the correct position, with
subsequent possible damage to the aeroplane
and injuries to occupants during landing.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
22, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of December 22, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Piaggio Aero Industries
S.p.A. Airworthiness Office; Via Luigi
Cibrario, 4–16154 Genova–Italy;
telephone: +39 010 6481353; fax: +39
010 6481881; Email:
airworthiness@piaggioaero.it. You may
review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 September 1, 2011 (76 FR
54403). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Some lock sleeves (part number (P/N)
114146681), which were installed in some
Main Landing Gear (MLG) actuators, had
been incorrectly manufactured.
If left uncorrected, this condition could
lead to failure to lock the MLG actuator or
to its unlock from the correct position, with
subsequent possible damage to the aeroplane
and injuries to occupants during landing.
This AD requires replacing defective MLG
actuators with serviceable ones.
Defective actuators can be repaired by the
manufacturer and identified with the ‘‘P180–
32–29’’ marking on the name plate.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received.
Comment Issue: MLG Actuator
Compliance Time
Carlo Cardu, Piaggio Aero Industries,
stated the MLG actuator has a life-limit
based on landings and most operators
note the landings accrued on the
actuator. Mr. Cardu reasoned that for
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operators with a higher hours time-inservice (TIS)/landing ratio (more than
1), the AD compliance limit presented
in hours TIS would be more stringent
than required. As for operators with a
lower hours TIS/landing ratio, the AD
compliance limit presented in hours TIS
would be relaxed with reference to the
compliance time of the service
information. Mr. Cardu recommended
changing the actuator replacement
compliances times to read:
before affected MLG actuators reach 3000
landings, replace * * *; only if landings data
are not available, replace the affected
actuator before 3000 FH TIS * * * or similar
statement
The FAA agrees with the commenter
and we changed paragraph (f)(3) of the
AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We 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 FAA policies.
Any such differences are highlighted in
a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
102 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 0.5 workhour per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $0 per
product.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
be $4,335, or $43 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions will take
about 7 work-hours and require parts
costing $64,822, for a cost of $65,417
per product. There are a maximum of 17
actuators that are identified by the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0648; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-276-AD;
Amendment 39-16859; AD 2011-23-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
that applies to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. 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:
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic accumulator screw cap/end cap
failure have been experienced on CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes, resulting
in the loss of the associated hydraulic system and high-energy
impact damage to adjacent systems and structure. * * *
* * * * *
A detailed analysis of the calculated line of trajectory of a
failed screw cap/end cap for each of the accumulators has been
conducted, resulting in the identification of several areas where
systems and/or structural components could potentially be damaged.
Although all of the failures to date have occurred on the ground, an
in-flight failure affecting such components could potentially have
an adverse effect on 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 December 22, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 22,
2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
November 4, 2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010).
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: Christopher Alfano, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7340; 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 June 29, 2011 (76 FR
38065), and proposed to supersede AD 2010-22-02, Amendment 39-16481 (75
FR 64636, October 20, 2010). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
Since we issued AD 2010-22-02, Amendment 39-16481 (75 FR 64636,
October 20, 2010), we have determined
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that further rulemaking is necessary. While AD 2010-22-02 did not
require the removal of the hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator, or
replacement of the hydraulic system No. 1, inboard brake and outboard
brake accumulators, as specified in Part IV and Part VII of Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-24, dated August 3, 2010, this AD
requires those actions. Also, for airplanes on which Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R-29-035, dated May 11, 2010, is done, and a reducer having
part number MS21916D8-6 installed, this AD requires replacing the
reducer with a new reducer. We have coordinated with Transport Canada
Civil Aviation (TCCA) on this issue.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received.
Request for Restatement of All Compliance Requirements of AD 2010-22-
02, Amendment 39-16481 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010)
Comair, Inc. (the commenter) requested that we revise the NPRM (76
FR 38065, June 29, 2011) to restate all the compliance requirements of
AD 2010-22-02, Amendment 39-16481 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010), and
reasoned that it is less confusing and more accurate to completely
restate all the compliance requirements of AD 2010-22-02. The commenter
expressed that the way the NPRM was written, a copy of AD 2010-22-02
must be on-hand to fully cross reference between AD 2010-22-02 and the
NPRM. The commenter stated that as an example, paragraph (h) of the
NPRM, in part, states: ``Doing the removal of the hydraulic system No.
3 accumulator in paragraph (o) of this AD is an alternative method of
compliance with the requirements of this paragraph,'' but that AD 2010-
22-02 actually references paragraph (j) instead of paragraph (o) of the
NPRM. The commenter explained that the content of paragraphs (j) and
(m) of AD 2010-22-02 is not included in the NPRM.
We agree to clarify. We have restated the requirements of AD 2010-
22-02, Amendment 39-16481 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010), in this
final rule. We provided a table in the Change to Existing AD paragraph
in the NPRM (76 FR 38065, June 29, 2011) to identify and cross-
reference paragraph requirements in AD 2010-22-02 with the
corresponding paragraph requirements in this AD. That table did not
identify the paragraphs that did not change from AD 2010-22-02 to the
NPRM. The actions specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2010-22-02 are
specified in paragraph (o) of this AD. The actions specified in
paragraph (m) of AD 2010-22-02 are specified in paragraph (p) of this
AD. No changes have been made to this AD in this regard.
Request for Clarification of Intent of Paragraph (o) of the NPRM (76 FR
38065, June 29, 2011)
The commenter requested that action specified in paragraph (o) of
the NPRM (76 FR 38065, June 29, 2011) be considered a superseding
requirement, instead of an ``alternate method of compliance'' for the
actions specified in paragraph (h) of the NPRM. The commenter did not
provide a reason for this request.
We agree that the wording in paragraph (h) of this final rule
should be revised to clarify the intent of paragraph (o) of this AD. We
have revised paragraph (h) of this final rule to specify that paragraph
(o) of this final rule is terminating action instead of an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) for the requirements of paragraph (h) of
this final rule, by replacing ``is an alternate method of compliance''
with ``terminates.''
Request for Consideration of Other AMOCs
The commenter requested that we revise the NPRM (76 FR 38065, June
29, 2011) to allow for previous AMOCs, which would, among other
actions, allow for the relocation of the No. 3 Accumulator using ``SB
601R-29-0 Rev B.'' The commenter proposed that we do this as a separate
paragraph or optional paragraph, or to include this in paragraph (t)(1)
of the NPRM.
For the reasons stated by the commenter, we agree to allow for
previous approved AMOCs in accordance with AD 2010-22-02, Amendment 39-
16481 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010) in this final rule. We have
revised paragraph (t)(1) of this final rule accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described previously. We 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 about 605 products of U.S.
registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2010-22-02, Amendment 39-16481
(75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010), and retained in this AD take about 19
work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the currently required
actions is $1,615 per product.
We estimate that it will take about 14 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $3,054 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operators to be $2,567,620, or $4,244 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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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.
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 (76 FR 38065, June 29, 2011),
the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-16481 (75 FR
64636, October 20, 2010) and adding the following new AD:
2011-23-08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-16859. Docket No. FAA-
2011-0648; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-276-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December
22, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2010-22-02, Amendment 39-16481 (75 FR
64636, October 20, 2010).
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any
category, serial numbers 7003 and subsequent.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29 and 32:
Hydraulic Power and Landing Gear, respectively.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic accumulator screw cap/end cap
failure have been experienced on CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes, resulting
in the loss of the associated hydraulic system and high-energy
impact damage to adjacent systems and structure. * * *
* * * * *
A detailed analysis of the calculated line of trajectory of a
failed screw cap/end cap for each of the accumulators has been
conducted, resulting in the identification of several areas where
systems and/or structural components could potentially be damaged.
Although all of the failures to date have occurred on the ground, an
in-flight failure affecting such components could potentially have
an adverse effect on 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.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2010-22-02, Amendment 39-16481 (75 FR
64636, OCTOBER 20, 2010), With Revised Service Information:
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(g) Within 30 days after November 4, 2010 (the effective date of
AD 2010-22-02, Amendment 39-16481 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010)),
revise the Limitations section, Normal Procedures section, and
Abnormal Procedures section of the Canadair Regional Jet AFM, CSP A-
012, by incorporating Canadair Regional Jet Temporary Revision (TR)
RJ/186-1, dated August 24, 2010, into the applicable section of
Canadair Regional Jet AFM, CSP A-012. Thereafter, except as provided
by paragraph (t) of this AD, no alternative actions specified in
Canadair Regional Jet TR RJ/186-1, dated August 24, 2010, may be
approved.
Note 1: The actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be
done by inserting a copy of Canadair Regional Jet TR RJ/186-1, dated
August 24, 2010, into the applicable section of the Canadair
Regional Jet AFM, CSP A-012. When this TR has been included in the
general revisions of this AFM, the general revisions may be inserted
into this AFM, and this TR removed, provided that the relevant
information in the general revision is identical to that in Canadair
Regional Jet TR RJ/186-1, dated August 24, 2010.
Deactivation of the Hydraulic System No. 3 Accumulator
(h) Within 250 flight cycles after November 4, 2010, deactivate
the hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator, in accordance with Part A of
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R-29-031, Revision A, dated March 26, 2009. Doing the removal of
the hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator in paragraph (o) of this AD
terminates the requirements of this paragraph. The actions in this
paragraph apply to all accumulators in hydraulic system No. 3.
Removal of the Hydraulic System No. 2 Accumulator
(i) Within 500 flight cycles after November 4, 2010, remove the
hydraulic system No. 2 accumulator, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29-
032, Revision A, dated January 26, 2010. The actions in this
paragraph apply to all accumulators in hydraulic system No. 2.
Initial and Repetitive Ultrasonic Inspections of Hydraulic System No.
1, Inboard Brake and Outboard Brake Accumulators
(j) For hydraulic system No. 1, inboard brake and outboard brake
accumulators having P/N 601R75138-1 (08-60163-001 or 08-60163-002):
At the applicable compliance times specified in paragraph (l) of
this AD, do the inspections required by paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2)
of this AD. Repeat the inspections for each accumulator having P/N
601R75138-1 (08-60163-001 or 08-60163-002) thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 500 flight cycles until the replacement specified in
this paragraph is done or the replacement specified in paragraph (p)
of this AD is done. If any crack is found, before further flight,
replace the accumulator with a new accumulator having P/N 601R75138-
1 (08-60163-001 or 08-60163-002) and having the letter ``T'' after
the serial number on the identification plate, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
identified in table 1 or table 2 of this AD.
(1) Do an ultrasonic inspection for cracks on each accumulator,
in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin identified in table 1 of this AD.
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Table 1--Bombardier Service Information for Accumulator Inspection
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Accumulator Document Revision Date
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Hydraulic System No. 1........ Bombardier Alert Service B.............. May 11, 2010.
Bulletin A601R-29-029,
including Appendix A, dated
October 18, 2007.
Inboard and Outboard Brake.... Bombardier Alert Service D.............. May 11, 2010.
Bulletin A601R-32-103,
including Appendix A, Revision
A, dated October 18, 2007.
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(2) Do an ultrasonic inspection for cracks on the screw cap, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service bulletin identified in table 2 of this AD.
Table 2--Bombardier Service Information for Screw Cap Inspection
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Accumulator Document Revision Date
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Hydraulic System No. 1........ Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R- A.............. May 11, 2010.
29-033, including Appendix A,
dated May 5, 2009.
Inboard and Outboard Brake.... Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R- A.............. May 11, 2010.
32-106, including Appendix A.
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(k) For hydraulic system No. 1 inboard brake, and outboard brake
accumulators having P/N 601R75138-1 (08-60163-001 or 08-60163-002):
Do the inspections specified in paragraph (j) of this AD at the
applicable time in paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3) of this AD.
(1) For any accumulator not having the letter ``T'' after the
serial number on the identification plate and with more than 4,500
flight cycles on the accumulator as of November 4, 2010: Inspect
within 500 flight cycles after November 4, 2010.
(2) For any accumulator not having the letter ``T'' after the
serial number on the identification plate and with 4,500 flight
cycles or less on the accumulator as of November 4, 2010: Inspect
prior to the accumulation of 5,000 flight cycles on the accumulator.
(3) If it is not possible to determine the flight cycles
accumulated for any accumulator not having the letter ``T'' after
the serial number on the identification plate: Inspect within 500
flight cycles after November 4, 2010.
Note 2: For any accumulator having P/N 601R75138-1 (08-60163-001
or 08-60163-002) and the letter ``T'' after the serial number on the
identification plate, or if the accumulator P/N is not listed in
paragraph (j) of this AD, the inspection specified in paragraph (j)
of this AD is not required.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(l) Deactivating the hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator before
November 4, 2010, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-29-031,
dated December 23, 2008, is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
(m) Removing the hydraulic system No. 2 accumulator in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R-29-032, dated November 12, 2009, before
November 4, 2010, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements
of paragraph (i) of this AD.
(n) An ultrasonic inspection for cracks done before November 4,
2010, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions
of the applicable service bulletin identified in table 3 of this AD,
or the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service
bulletin identified in table 4 of this AD, is acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding ultrasonic inspection required by
paragraph (j) of this AD.
Table 3--Bombardier Credit Service Information for Accumulator Inspection
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Document Revision Date
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Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R- .......................... October 18, 2007.
29-029.
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R- A......................... November 12, 2009.
29-029.
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R- .......................... November 21, 2006.
32-103.
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R- A......................... March 7, 2007.
32-103.
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R- B......................... October 18, 2007.
32-103.
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R- C......................... February 26, 2009.
32-103.
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Table 4--Bombardier Credit Service Information For Screw Cap Inspection
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Document Date
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Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29- May 5, 2009.
033.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-32- May 5, 2009.
106.
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New Requirements of This AD
Removal of the Hydraulic System No. 3 Accumulator
(o) Within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, remove the hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator, in accordance
with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin A601R-29-031, Revision A, dated March 26, 2009.
Doing the action in this paragraph terminates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this AD.
Replacement of the Hydraulic System No. 1, Inboard Brake and Outboard
Brake Accumulators
(p) Within 4,000 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace any hydraulic
system No. 1, inboard brake or outboard brake
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accumulator having P/N 601R75138-1 (08-60163-001 or 08-60163-002),
with a new accumulator having P/N 601R75139-1 (11093-4), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service bulletin identified in table 5 of this AD. Doing the action
in this paragraph terminates the requirement for the inspections in
paragraph (j) of this AD for that accumulator. As of the effective
date of this AD, use only Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29-035,
Revision A, dated December 8, 2010; or Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R-32-107, Revision B, dated December 8, 2010; as applicable.
Table 5--Bombardier Service Information for Accumulator Replacement
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Accumulator Document Revision Date
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Hydraulic System No. 1........ Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R- ............... May 11, 2010.
29-035.
Hydraulic System No. 1........ Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R- A.............. December 8, 2010.
29-035.
Inboard and Outboard Brake.... Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R- A.............. June 17, 2010.
32-107.
Inboard and Outboard Brake.... Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R- B.............. December 8, 2010.
32-107.
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Action for Airplanes on Which Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29-035,
Dated May 11, 2010, Is Done and Reducer Having P/N MS21916D8-6 Is
Installed
(q) For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29-
035, dated
May 11, 2010, is done, and reducer having P/N MS21916D8-6 is
installed: Within 1,200 flight cycles or 8 months after the
effective date of this AD, replace the reducer of the hydraulic
system No. 1 with a new reducer in accordance with Part B of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29-035, Revision A, dated December
8, 2010.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
(r) Removing the hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator in
accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R-29-031, dated December 23, 2008, before November 4, 2010,
is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (o)
of this AD.
(s) Replacing any hydraulic system No. 1, inboard brake, or
outboard brake accumulator before November 4, 2010, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R-32-107, dated May 11, 2010; or Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R-32-107, Revision A, dated June 17, 2010; is acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding requirements of paragraph (p) of
this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: (1) The actions specified in Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF-2010-24, dated August 3, 2010, apply only to Tactair
accumulators. The actions required by paragraphs (h), (i), and (o)
of this AD apply to all accumulators in the positions specified in
paragraphs (h), (i), and (o) of this AD.
(2) While Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-24, dated
August 3, 2010, does not require replacement of the reducer of the
hydraulic system No. 1 with a new reducer, paragraph (q) of this AD
does.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(t) 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. 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. AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2010-22-02, Amendment 39-16481 (75 FR 64636,
October 20, 2010), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of 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
(u) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-24,
dated August 3, 2010; Canadair Regional Jet Temporary Revision RJ/
186-1, dated August 24, 2010, to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane
Flight Manual, CSP A-012; Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-
29-029, Revision B, dated May 11, 2010, including Appendix A, dated
October 18, 2007; Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-29-031,
Revision A, dated March 26, 2009; Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A601R-32-103, Revision D, dated May 11, 2010, including Appendix A,
Revision A, dated October 18, 2007; Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R-29-032, Revision A, dated January 26, 2010; Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R-29-033, Revision A, dated May 11, 2010, including
Appendix A, dated May 5, 2009; Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29-
035, Revision A, dated December 8, 2010; Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R-32-106, Revision A, including Appendix A, dated May 11, 2010;
and Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-32-107, Revision B, dated
December 8, 2010; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(v) You must use the following service information, as
applicable, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise. 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.
(1) Canadair Regional Jet Temporary Revision RJ/186-1, dated
August 24, 2010, to the Canadair Regional Jet Airplane Flight
Manual, CSP A-012 (previously approved for incorporation by
reference on November 4, 2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010));
(2) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-29-029, Revision B,
dated May 11, 2010, including Appendix A, dated October 18, 2007
(previously approved for incorporation by reference on November 4,
2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010))*;
(3) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-29-031, Revision A,
dated March 26, 2009 (previously approved for incorporation by
reference on November 4, 2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010));
(4) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-32-103, Revision D,
dated May 11, 2010, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated October
18, 2007 (previously approved for incorporation by reference on
November 4, 2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010))*;
(5) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29-032, Revision A, dated
January 26, 2010 (previously approved for incorporation by reference
on November 4, 2010 (75 FR 64636, October 20, 2010));
(6) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29-033, Revision A, dated
May 11, 2010, including Appendix A, dated May 5, 2009 (previously
approved for incorporation by reference on November 4, 2010 (75 FR
64636, October 20, 2010))*;
(7) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-29-035, Revision A, dated
December 8, 2010 (approved for incorporation by reference on
December 22, 2011);
(8) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-32-106, Revision A,
including Appendix A, dated May 11, 2010 (previously approved for
incorporation by reference on November 4, 2010 (75 FR 64636, October
20, 2010))*; and
(9) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-32-107, Revision B, dated
December 8, 2010 (approved for incorporation by reference on
December 22, 2011).
Note 4: * In Appendix A to these documents, the document number
is shown only on page A1 of these appendices.
(10) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone (514) 855-5000; fax (514)
855-7401; email
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thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com.
(11) 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.
(12) 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 October 20, 2011.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-29680 Filed 11-16-11; 8:45 am]
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