Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes, 7647-7650 [2013-01821]
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area depicted in Figure 2 of the ASB by
following the Accomplishment Instructions,
Part I, ‘‘Cleaning and Preparation,’’
paragraphs 1. through 5., of the ASB.
(iii) Perform an FPI of each crosstube and
upper center support, P/N 412–050–006–101,
for a crack, any corrosion, a nick, scratch,
dent, or any other damage by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, Part I,
‘‘Inspection,’’ paragraphs 1. through 3. of the
ASB. Use Table 2 in the ASB to determine
the appropriate Inspection Criteria Table to
use in the maintenance manual, which list
the maximum repair damage limits for each
crosstube P/N applicable to this AD.
(iv) Repair the crosstube or upper center
support if there is any corrosion, a nick,
scratch, dent, or any other damage that is
within the maximum repair damage limits,
before further flight, or replace the crosstube
with an airworthy crosstube.
Note 2 to paragraph (e)(3)(iv) of this AD:
The repair procedures are specified in the
Component Repair and Overhaul Manual.
(v) If there is a crack or other damage
beyond any of the maximum repair damage
limits, before further flight, replace the
crosstube with an airworthy crosstube.
(4) Before further flight, after completing
paragraph (e)(3) of this AD, rework each
crosstube P/N 412–050–011–101, –103, –105,
or –107 by applying the bonding procedures
and abrasion strips on the under side of the
crosstubes at BL 0.0 and BL 14 by following
the Accomplishment Instructions, Part I,
‘‘Rework of Crosstubes,’’ paragraphs 1.
through 10. of the ASB. Record on the
component history card or equivalent record
an ‘‘FM’’ to the end of the part number
sequence of each crosstube that has been
reworked (for example, 412–050–011–
107FM). Omit the Larson L101 abrasion strip
at BL 0.0 on each crosstube when installing
lower center support, P/N 604–026–003 (see
item 6 in Figure 1 of the ASB).
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(f) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits for inspections only
may be issued under 14 CFR 21.197 and
21.199 to operate the helicopter to a location
where the requirements of this AD can be
accomplished.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Rotorcraft Certification
Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Michael Kohner,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Rotorcraft
Certification Office, Rotorcraft Directorate,
FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth,
Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222–5170;
email 7-avs-asw-170@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 3210, Main Landing Gear.
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(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin
No. 412–09–135, dated August 25, 2009.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Bell Helicopter service information
identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter
Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth,
Texas 76101; telephone (817) 280–3391; fax
(817) 280–6466; or at https://
www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 9,
2013.
Kim Smith,
Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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the trunnions and upper and lower pins
for gouges, scratches, and corrosion, and
replacing the trunnions if necessary;
and adding serial numbers and new part
numbers to certain trunnions, and upper
and lower pins. This AD also requires
revising the maintenance program to
incorporate the information specified in
certain temporary revisions of the
limitations section. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracking,
gouges, scratches, and corrosion of the
HSTA attachment pins and trunnions,
which could result in failure of these
pins and trunnions and consequent
disconnection of the horizontal
stabilizer and subsequent loss of
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
March 11, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of March 11, 2013.
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:
Cesar Gomez, 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–
7318; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39
Discussion
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0639; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–005–AD; Amendment
39–17329; AD 2013–02–08]
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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 20, 2012 (77 FR 36948).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
states:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that the safe life limit and
inspection requirements for the
horizontal stabilizer trim actuator
(HSTA) attachment pins and trunnions
were not listed in the Airworthiness
Limitations Section of the maintenance
program. This AD requires inspecting
During a review of the Horizontal
Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) system, it
was discovered that the safe life limits and
the inspection requirements for the HSTA
attachment pins and trunnions were not
listed in the Airworthiness Limitations
Section of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. Also, the HSTA attachment
pins and trunnions were not serialized
making it impossible to keep accurate records
of the life of these parts. Failure of these pins
and trunnions will lead to a disconnect of the
horizontal stabilizer and subsequent loss of
the aeroplane.
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
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This [Canadian] Airworthiness Directive
(AD) mandates the serialization of the HSTA
attachment pins and trunnions.
The required actions include a detailed
inspection of the trunnions and upper
and lower pins for gouges, scratches,
and corrosion, and replacing if
necessary; and adding serial numbers
and new part numbers to certain
trunnions, and upper and lower pins.
The required actions also include
revising the maintenance program to
incorporate the information specified in
certain temporary revisions of the
limitations section. 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
considered the comments received.
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Request To Allow Alternative Method
of Identifying Parts
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation
(Air Wisconsin) requested that we allow
the use of indelible ink and clear coat
to mark the identified HSTA. The
commenter stated that the tolerances
identified in Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R–27–160, dated September
29, 2011, are too strict to hand vibropeen these individual parts. The
commenter also noted that Bombardier,
Inc. is working on a revision to that
service bulletin to authorize marking all
of these parts with indelible ink and
clear coat.
We agree that an alternative method
of marking the HSTA would be
beneficial to operators. Since the
issuance of the NPRM (77 FR 36948,
June 20, 2012), Bombardier, Inc. has
issued Service Bulletin 601R–27–160,
Revision A, dated October 3, 2012,
which describes an alternative method
for marking the HSTA. We have revised
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (n) of this AD
to reference Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R–27–160, Revision A,
dated October 3, 2012. We have also
added a new paragraph (j) to this AD to
allow credit for actions done before the
effective date of this AD in accordance
with Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–
27–160, dated September 29, 2011. We
have re-identified the subsequent
paragraphs accordingly.
Request To Clarify the Term
‘‘Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator
(HSTA) Trunnion Support’’
Air Wisconsin requested that we
clarify what is meant by ‘‘HSTA
trunnion support,’’ as referenced in
paragraph (j) of the NPRM (77 FR 36948,
June 20, 2012) and Bombardier
Temporary Revision 2B–2180, dated
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August 8, 2011, to Appendix B—
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual.
We agree to clarify the definition of
HSTA trunnion support. The HSTA
trunnion support includes the upper
and lower attachments of the HSTA to
the airframe mounting structure. No
change has been made to the AD in this
regard.
Request To Make Documents Available
to Public
Air Wisconsin requested that the
documents ‘‘Aerospace Standard 478’’
and ‘‘ATA Report 51–93–01 ‘Structural
Maintenance Program Guidelines for
Continuing Airworthiness’ ’’ be made
available to the public. The commenter
stated that these documents are
referenced in Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R–27–160, dated September
29, 2011.
We disagree with the request to make
these documents available to the public.
At the final rule stage, we post on
www.regulations.gov only the service
information that is approved for
incorporation by reference in the final
rule by the Office of the Federal
Register. Since Aerospace Standard 478
is not a document that is incorporated
by reference, we do not make it
available on that Web site. However, if
the document is not currently in an
operator’s possession, it can be obtained
from the airplane manufacturer at the
address specified in paragraph (n)(2) of
this AD. We have added an option to
paragraph (i) of this AD to allow
operators to do the actions using a
method approved by the FAA. ATA
Report 51–93–01 ‘‘Structural
Maintenance Program Guidelines for
Continuing Airworthiness’’ is not
necessary to accomplish the AD actions.
It is not necessary for compliance with
the AD, and is cited as reference
material only.
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
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (77 FR
36948, June 20, 2012) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 36948,
June 20, 2012).
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
586 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 20 workhours 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 $162 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 $1,091,132,
or $1,862 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 20 work-hours and require parts
costing $4,391, for a cost of $6,091 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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 that 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);
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3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. 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.
previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this AD, the operator
may not be able to accomplish the actions
described in the revisions. In this situation,
to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the
operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance according
to paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. The request
should include a description of changes to
the required actions that will ensure the
continued operational safety of the airplane.
Examining the AD Docket
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27: Flight controls.
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 (77 FR 36948, June
20, 2012), the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2013–02–08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–17329. Docket No. FAA–2012–0639;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–005–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective March 11, 2013.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100
& 440) airplanes, certificated in any category,
all serial numbers.
(2) This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to include
new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations
(CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions
and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the
safe life limit and inspection requirements
for the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator
(HSTA) attachment pins and trunnions were
not listed in the Airworthiness Limitations
Section of the maintenance program. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking, gouges, scratches, and corrosion of
the HSTA attachment pins and trunnions,
which could result in failure of these pins
and trunnions and consequent disconnection
of the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent
loss of controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Inspection
At the earliest of the times specified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD:
Do a detailed inspection of the trunnions,
upper pins, and lower pins identified in table
1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, for
gouges, scratches, and corrosion, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R–27–160, Revision A, dated October 3,
2012.
(1) Within 5,000 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD.
(3) Before the accumulation of 40,000 total
flight cycles, or within 60 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (G) AND (H)
OF THIS AD—Affected Parts
Part name
Part No.
Upper Pin ..............................
Upper Pin ..............................
Upper Pin ..............................
Lower Pin ..............................
Lower Pin ..............................
Lower Pin ..............................
Trunnion ................................
600–92384–5
600–92384–7
601R92310–1
600–92383–5
600–92383–7
601R92309–1
601R92386–1
(h) Replacement
If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, any gouges,
scratches, or corrosion are found: Before
further flight, replace the affected part with
a part other than one identified in table 1 to
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paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R–27–160, Revision A, dated October 3,
2012.
(i) Re-Identification
If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no gouges, scratches
or corrosion are found: Before further flight,
add serial numbers and new part numbers to
the trunnions, upper pins, and lower pins, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R–27–160, Revision A, dated October 3,
2012; or using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraphs (g), (h), and
(i) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27–160,
dated September 29, 2011 (which is not
incorporated by reference by this AD).
(k) Revise Maintenance Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance program to
incorporate the information specified in
Bombardier Temporary Revisions 2B–2180,
dated August 8, 2011; and 2B–2186, dated
August 8, 2011; to Appendix B—
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual (MRM). The
compliance time for doing the initial
replacement for the HSTA trunnion support
and attaching hardware is before the
accumulation of 80,000 landings or within 60
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. The compliance time
for doing the initial inspection of the upper
and lower installation pins of the horizontal
stabilizer pitch trim actuator is before the
accumulation of 40,000 landings or within 60
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
(l) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of
this AD.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 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,
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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.
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(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2011–45, dated
December 19, 2011, and the service
information specified in paragraphs (n)(1)(i),
(n)(1)(ii), and (n)(1)(iii) of this AD, for related
information.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27–
160, Revision A, dated October 3, 2012.
(ii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B–
2180, dated August 8, 2011, to Appendix B—
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual.
(iii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B–
2186, dated August 8, 2011, to Appendix B—
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual.
(2) 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
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com. You may review
copies of the referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington.
For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–27–
160, Revision A, dated October 3, 2012.
(ii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B–
2180, dated August 8, 2011, to Appendix B—
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual.
(iii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B–
2186, dated August 8, 2011, to Appendix B—
Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual.
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(3) 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
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
16, 2013.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. 30882; Amdt. No. 3517]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final Rule.
AGENCY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
This rule establishes, amends,
suspends, or revokes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPs) and associated Takeoff
Minimums and Obstacle Departure
Procedures for operations at certain
airports. These regulatory actions are
needed because of the adoption of new
or revised criteria, or because of changes
occurring in the National Airspace
System, such as the commissioning of
new navigational facilities, adding new
obstacles, or changing air traffic
requirements. These changes are
designed to provide safe and efficient
use of the navigable airspace and to
promote safe flight operations under
instrument flight rules at the affected
airports.
SUMMARY:
This rule is effective February 4,
2013. The compliance date for each
SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
DATES:
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The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of February 4,
2013.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matters
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
For Examination—
1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA
Headquarters Building, 800
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591;
2. The FAA Regional Office of the
region in which the affected airport is
located;
3. The National Flight Procedures
Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Availability—All SIAPs and Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs are available
online free of charge. Visit https://
www.nfdc.faa.gov to register.
Additionally, individual SIAP and
Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
be obtained from:
1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA–
200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; or
2. The FAA Regional Office of the
region in which the affected airport is
located.
Richard A. Dunham III, Flight Procedure
Standards Branch (AFS–420), Flight
Technologies and Programs Divisions,
Flight Standards Service, Federal
Aviation Administration, Mike
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500
South MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City,
OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
Telephone: (405) 954–4164.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
amends Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97), by
establishing, amending, suspending, or
revoking SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums
and/or ODPS. The complete regulators
description of each SIAP and its
associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP
for an identified airport is listed on FAA
form documents which are incorporated
by reference in this amendment under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
CFR part 97.20. The applicable FAA
Forms are FAA Forms 8260–3, 8260–4,
8260–5, 8260–15A, and 8260–15B when
required by an entry on 8260–15A.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 23 (Monday, February 4, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7647-7650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-01821]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0639; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-005-AD;
Amendment 39-17329; AD 2013-02-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. 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 all
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that the safe life limit
and inspection requirements for the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator
(HSTA) attachment pins and trunnions were not listed in the
Airworthiness Limitations Section of the maintenance program. This AD
requires inspecting the trunnions and upper and lower pins for gouges,
scratches, and corrosion, and replacing the trunnions if necessary; and
adding serial numbers and new part numbers to certain trunnions, and
upper and lower pins. This AD also requires revising the maintenance
program to incorporate the information specified in certain temporary
revisions of the limitations section. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct cracking, gouges, scratches, and corrosion of the HSTA
attachment pins and trunnions, which could result in failure of these
pins and trunnions and consequent disconnection of the horizontal
stabilizer and subsequent loss of controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 11, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 11,
2013.
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: Cesar Gomez, 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) 228-7318; 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 20, 2012 (77 FR
36948). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) states:
During a review of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator
(HSTA) system, it was discovered that the safe life limits and the
inspection requirements for the HSTA attachment pins and trunnions
were not listed in the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. Also, the HSTA attachment
pins and trunnions were not serialized making it impossible to keep
accurate records of the life of these parts. Failure of these pins
and trunnions will lead to a disconnect of the horizontal stabilizer
and subsequent loss of the aeroplane.
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This [Canadian] Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandates the
serialization of the HSTA attachment pins and trunnions.
The required actions include a detailed inspection of the trunnions and
upper and lower pins for gouges, scratches, and corrosion, and
replacing if necessary; and adding serial numbers and new part numbers
to certain trunnions, and upper and lower pins. The required actions
also include revising the maintenance program to incorporate the
information specified in certain temporary revisions of the limitations
section. 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 considered the comments received.
Request To Allow Alternative Method of Identifying Parts
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation (Air Wisconsin) requested that
we allow the use of indelible ink and clear coat to mark the identified
HSTA. The commenter stated that the tolerances identified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, dated September 29, 2011, are too strict
to hand vibro-peen these individual parts. The commenter also noted
that Bombardier, Inc. is working on a revision to that service bulletin
to authorize marking all of these parts with indelible ink and clear
coat.
We agree that an alternative method of marking the HSTA would be
beneficial to operators. Since the issuance of the NPRM (77 FR 36948,
June 20, 2012), Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 601R-27-
160, Revision A, dated October 3, 2012, which describes an alternative
method for marking the HSTA. We have revised paragraphs (g), (h), (i),
and (n) of this AD to reference Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-
160, Revision A, dated October 3, 2012. We have also added a new
paragraph (j) to this AD to allow credit for actions done before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R-27-160, dated September 29, 2011. We have re-identified
the subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Request To Clarify the Term ``Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator
(HSTA) Trunnion Support''
Air Wisconsin requested that we clarify what is meant by ``HSTA
trunnion support,'' as referenced in paragraph (j) of the NPRM (77 FR
36948, June 20, 2012) and Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-2180, dated
August 8, 2011, to Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual.
We agree to clarify the definition of HSTA trunnion support. The
HSTA trunnion support includes the upper and lower attachments of the
HSTA to the airframe mounting structure. No change has been made to the
AD in this regard.
Request To Make Documents Available to Public
Air Wisconsin requested that the documents ``Aerospace Standard
478'' and ``ATA Report 51-93-01 `Structural Maintenance Program
Guidelines for Continuing Airworthiness' '' be made available to the
public. The commenter stated that these documents are referenced in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, dated September 29, 2011.
We disagree with the request to make these documents available to
the public. At the final rule stage, we post on www.regulations.gov
only the service information that is approved for incorporation by
reference in the final rule by the Office of the Federal Register.
Since Aerospace Standard 478 is not a document that is incorporated by
reference, we do not make it available on that Web site. However, if
the document is not currently in an operator's possession, it can be
obtained from the airplane manufacturer at the address specified in
paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. We have added an option to paragraph (i)
of this AD to allow operators to do the actions using a method approved
by the FAA. ATA Report 51-93-01 ``Structural Maintenance Program
Guidelines for Continuing Airworthiness'' is not necessary to
accomplish the AD actions. It is not necessary for compliance with the
AD, and is cited as reference material only.
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 and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 36948, June 20, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 36948, June 20, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 586 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 20 work-hours 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 $162 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 $1,091,132, or $1,862 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 20 work-hours and require parts costing $4,391, for a cost
of $6,091 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
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 that 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);
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3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. 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 (77 FR 36948, June 20, 2012),
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
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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:
2013-02-08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-17329. Docket No. FAA-
2012-0639; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-005-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 11,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.
(2) This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with
these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according
to paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. The request should include a
description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the
continued operational safety of the airplane.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight
controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the safe life limit and
inspection requirements for the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator
(HSTA) attachment pins and trunnions were not listed in the
Airworthiness Limitations Section of the maintenance program. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking, gouges, scratches,
and corrosion of the HSTA attachment pins and trunnions, which could
result in failure of these pins and trunnions and consequent
disconnection of the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent loss of
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Inspection
At the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the
trunnions, upper pins, and lower pins identified in table 1 to
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, for gouges, scratches, and
corrosion, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision A, dated October
3, 2012.
(1) Within 5,000 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD.
(2) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD.
(3) Before the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles, or
within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
Table 1 to Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD--Affected Parts
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Part name Part No.
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Upper Pin............................................... 600-92384-5
Upper Pin............................................... 600-92384-7
Upper Pin............................................... 601R92310-1
Lower Pin............................................... 600-92383-5
Lower Pin............................................... 600-92383-7
Lower Pin............................................... 601R92309-1
Trunnion................................................ 601R92386-1
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(h) Replacement
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
any gouges, scratches, or corrosion are found: Before further
flight, replace the affected part with a part other than one
identified in table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision A, dated October 3, 2012.
(i) Re-Identification
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
no gouges, scratches or corrosion are found: Before further flight,
add serial numbers and new part numbers to the trunnions, upper
pins, and lower pins, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision A,
dated October 3, 2012; or using a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, dated September 29, 2011 (which is not
incorporated by reference by this AD).
(k) Revise Maintenance Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance program to incorporate the information specified in
Bombardier Temporary Revisions 2B-2180, dated August 8, 2011; and
2B-2186, dated August 8, 2011; to Appendix B--Airworthiness
Limitations, of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM). The
compliance time for doing the initial replacement for the HSTA
trunnion support and attaching hardware is before the accumulation
of 80,000 landings or within 60 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later. The compliance time for doing the
initial inspection of the upper and lower installation pins of the
horizontal stabilizer pitch trim actuator is before the accumulation
of 40,000 landings or within 60 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
(l) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (k) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, 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,
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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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2011-45, dated December
19, 2011, and the service information specified in paragraphs
(n)(1)(i), (n)(1)(ii), and (n)(1)(iii) of this AD, for related
information.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision A, dated
October 3, 2012.
(ii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-2180, dated August 8,
2011, to Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19
Maintenance Requirements Manual.
(iii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-2186, dated August 8,
2011, to Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19
Maintenance Requirements Manual.
(2) 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 thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com. You may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-27-160, Revision A, dated
October 3, 2012.
(ii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-2180, dated August 8,
2011, to Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19
Maintenance Requirements Manual.
(iii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 2B-2186, dated August 8,
2011, to Appendix B--Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19
Maintenance Requirements Manual.
(3) 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 thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 16, 2013.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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