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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0216; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–206–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a determination that
certain flap actuators require restoration
by installing a redesigned flap actuator
inboard pinion seal. This proposed AD
would require revising the maintenance
program by incorporating new
airworthiness limitation tasks. We are
proposing this AD to prevent flap
system failure, and consequent reduced
landing performance of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 23, 2013.
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SUMMARY:
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You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,
ˆ
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, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
ADDRESSES:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
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received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Luke Walker, 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–
7363; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2013–0216; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–206–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
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Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–26,
dated October 30, 2012 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
The CL–600–2B19 aeroplane flap actuator
inboard pinion seal is prone to leak which
can cause internal contamination of the
actuator braking mechanism and subsequent
actuator failure. This condition, if not
corrected, can cause flap system failure. In
certain weather and runway conditions,
frequent flap system failures pose a safety
concern.
To improve the internal actuator sealing,
the flap actuator manufacturer has
redesigned the inboard pinion seal. Transport
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has been
monitoring, through an actuator sampling
program, the performance of the flap system
since the introduction of actuators equipped
with this new inboard pinion seal. Based on
this sampling program and recent flap
reliability data, TCCA is mandating a
restoration task to install the redesigned flap
actuator inboard pinion seal on all applicable
actuators.
The required action is revising the
maintenance program by incorporating
two new airworthiness limitation tasks.
The unsafe condition is flap system
failure, and consequent reduced control
of the airplane. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
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Relevant Service Information
Bombardier Inc. has issued CL–600–
2B19 Temporary Revision (TR) 2A–48,
dated July 6, 2012, to Appendix A—
Certification Requirements, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
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This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to
include new actions. Compliance with
these actions is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by these actions,
the operator may not be able to
accomplish the inspections 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 the procedures specified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. The request
should include a description of changes
to the required actions that will ensure
the continued damage tolerance of the
affected structure.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 TR 2A–48,
dated July 6, 2012, to Appendix A—
Certification Requirements, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–219 Maintenance
Requirements Manual, specifies a task
interval of 10,000 flight cycles or 144
months in the ‘‘Task Interval’’ column,
and a task interval of 10,000 flight
cycles in the ‘‘Task Description’’
column. This proposed AD would
require a task interval of 10,000 flight
cycles. This difference has been
coordinated with TCCA.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 573 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would
take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of the
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$48,705, or $85 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
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is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
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 proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2013–
0216; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–206–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 23,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
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airplanes, certificated in any category,
equipped with Eaton flap actuators having
any part number (P/N) specified in
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) P/N 601R93101–23/–25 (vendor P/N
852D100–23, –25).
(2) P/N 601R93103–23/–24 (vendor P/N
853D100–23, –24).
(3) P/N 601R93104–23/–24 (vendor P/N
854D100–23, –24).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that certain flap actuators require restoration
by installing a redesigned flap actuator
inboard pinion seal. We are issuing this AD
to prevent flap system failure, and
consequent reduced control 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.
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(g) Maintenance Program Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance program to
incorporate Tasks C27–50–111–15 and C27–
50–111–17 as specified in Bombardier CL–
600–2B19 Temporary Revision (TR) 2A–48,
dated July 6, 2012, to Appendix A—
Certification Requirements, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual (MRM), except as
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. The
initial compliance times for the tasks are
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The
maintenance program revision required by
paragraph (g) of this AD may be done by
inserting a copy of Bombardier CL–600–2B19
TR 2A–48, dated July 6, 2012, into Appendix
A—Certification Requirements, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM. When this
TR has been included in general revisions of
the MRM, the general revisions may be
inserted in the MRM, provided the relevant
information in the general revision is
identical to that in Bombardier CL–600–2B19
TR 2A–48, dated July 6, 2012.
(h) Initial Task Compliance Times
For the inboard and outboard flap actuators
identified in Bombardier CL–600–2B19 TR
2A–48, dated July 6, 2012, to Appendix A—
Certification Requirements, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM, the initial
compliance times for the tasks specified in
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 TR 2A–48, dated
July 6, 2012, are at the applicable times
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4)
of this AD.
(1) For flap actuators that have
accumulated less than 6,000 flight cycles as
of the effective date of this AD, before the
accumulation of 10,000 flight cycles on the
flap actuator.
(2) For flap actuators that have
accumulated 6,000 or more flight cycles but
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less than 10,000 flight cycles as of the
effective date of this AD, within 4,000 flight
cycles after the effective date of this AD, but
no later than 12,000 flight cycles on the flap
actuator.
(3) For flap actuators that have
accumulated 10,000 or more flight cycles but
less than or equal to 12,000 flight cycles as
of the effective date of this AD, within 2,000
flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, but no later than 13,000 flight cycles on
the flap actuator.
(4) For flap actuators that have
accumulated more than 12,000 flight cycles
as of the effective date of this AD, within
1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of
this AD.
(i) Repetitive Compliance Time
Where Bombardier CL–600–2B19 TR 2A–
48, dated July 6, 2012, to Appendix A—
Certification Requirements, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM, specifies a
task interval of 10,000 flight cycles or 144
months, the task interval is 10,000 flight
cycles.
(j) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (g) 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 (k) of this
AD.
(k) 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 (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it to Program
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–26, dated
October 30, 2012; and Bombardier CL–600–
2B19 TR 2A–48, dated July 6, 2012, to
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Appendix A—Certification Requirements, of
Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 MRM; for related
information.
(2) For Bombardier, Inc. service
information identified in this AD, contact
ˆ
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, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
28, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2013–0033; Airspace
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ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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This action proposes to
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ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule
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Docket Operations, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey SE., Washington, DC 20590–
0001; Telephone: 1–800–647–5527; Fax:
202–493–2251. You must identify the
Docket Number FAA–2013–0033;
Airspace Docket No. 13–AEA–1, at the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0216; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-206-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 &
440) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that
certain flap actuators require restoration by installing a redesigned
flap actuator inboard pinion seal. This proposed AD would require
revising the maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness
limitation tasks. We are proposing this AD to prevent flap system
failure, and consequent reduced landing performance of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 23, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 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, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luke Walker, 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) 228-7363; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0216;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-206-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
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Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2012-26, dated October 30, 2012 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
The CL-600-2B19 aeroplane flap actuator inboard pinion seal is
prone to leak which can cause internal contamination of the actuator
braking mechanism and subsequent actuator failure. This condition,
if not corrected, can cause flap system failure. In certain weather
and runway conditions, frequent flap system failures pose a safety
concern.
To improve the internal actuator sealing, the flap actuator
manufacturer has redesigned the inboard pinion seal. Transport
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has been monitoring, through an
actuator sampling program, the performance of the flap system since
the introduction of actuators equipped with this new inboard pinion
seal. Based on this sampling program and recent flap reliability
data, TCCA is mandating a restoration task to install the redesigned
flap actuator inboard pinion seal on all applicable actuators.
The required action is revising the maintenance program by
incorporating two new airworthiness limitation tasks. The unsafe
condition is flap system failure, and consequent reduced control of the
airplane. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier Inc. has issued CL-600-2B19 Temporary Revision (TR) 2A-
48, dated July 6, 2012, to Appendix A--Certification Requirements, of
Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19
Maintenance Requirements Manual. The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in
the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions. Compliance with these actions is
required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously
modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these actions,
the operator may not be able to accomplish the inspections 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 the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. The
request should include a description of changes to the required actions
that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected
structure.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR 2A-48, dated July 6, 2012, to Appendix
A--Certification Requirements, of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements,
of the Bombardier CL-600-219 Maintenance Requirements Manual, specifies
a task interval of 10,000 flight cycles or 144 months in the ``Task
Interval'' column, and a task interval of 10,000 flight cycles in the
``Task Description'' column. This proposed AD would require a task
interval of 10,000 flight cycles. This difference has been coordinated
with TCCA.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 573 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $48,705, or $85 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.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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:
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2013-0216; Directorate
Identifier 2012-NM-206-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 23, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100 & 440)
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airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Eaton flap
actuators having any part number (P/N) specified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) P/N 601R93101-23/-25 (vendor P/N 852D100-23, -25).
(2) P/N 601R93103-23/-24 (vendor P/N 853D100-23, -24).
(3) P/N 601R93104-23/-24 (vendor P/N 854D100-23, -24).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that certain flap
actuators require restoration by installing a redesigned flap
actuator inboard pinion seal. We are issuing this AD to prevent flap
system failure, and consequent reduced control 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) Maintenance Program Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance program to incorporate Tasks C27-50-111-15 and C27-50-
111-17 as specified in Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Temporary Revision
(TR) 2A-48, dated July 6, 2012, to Appendix A--Certification
Requirements, of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements, of the
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Maintenance Requirements Manual (MRM), except
as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. The initial compliance
times for the tasks are specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The maintenance program
revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be done by
inserting a copy of Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR 2A-48, dated July 6,
2012, into Appendix A--Certification Requirements, of Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM. When
this TR has been included in general revisions of the MRM, the
general revisions may be inserted in the MRM, provided the relevant
information in the general revision is identical to that in
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR 2A-48, dated July 6, 2012.
(h) Initial Task Compliance Times
For the inboard and outboard flap actuators identified in
Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR 2A-48, dated July 6, 2012, to Appendix A--
Certification Requirements, of Part 2, Airworthiness Requirements,
of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM, the initial compliance times for
the tasks specified in Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR 2A-48, dated July
6, 2012, are at the applicable times specified in paragraphs (h)(1)
through (h)(4) of this AD.
(1) For flap actuators that have accumulated less than 6,000
flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, before the
accumulation of 10,000 flight cycles on the flap actuator.
(2) For flap actuators that have accumulated 6,000 or more
flight cycles but less than 10,000 flight cycles as of the effective
date of this AD, within 4,000 flight cycles after the effective date
of this AD, but no later than 12,000 flight cycles on the flap
actuator.
(3) For flap actuators that have accumulated 10,000 or more
flight cycles but less than or equal to 12,000 flight cycles as of
the effective date of this AD, within 2,000 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD, but no later than 13,000 flight cycles on
the flap actuator.
(4) For flap actuators that have accumulated more than 12,000
flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, within 1,000
flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
(i) Repetitive Compliance Time
Where Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR 2A-48, dated July 6, 2012, to
Appendix A--Certification Requirements, of Part 2, Airworthiness
Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM, specifies a task
interval of 10,000 flight cycles or 144 months, the task interval is
10,000 flight cycles.
(j) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) 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 (k) of this AD.
(k) 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 (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it to Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-26, dated October
30, 2012; and Bombardier CL-600-2B19 TR 2A-48, dated July 6, 2012,
to Appendix A--Certification Requirements, of Part 2, Airworthiness
Requirements, of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 MRM; for related
information.
(2) For Bombardier, Inc. 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, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 28, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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