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under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared an economic evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this 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.
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2013–12–04 Eurocopter France Helicopters:
Amendment 39–17482; Docket No.
FAA–2012–1214; Directorate Identifier
2011–SW–071–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Eurocopter France
Model EC 155B, EC155B1, and SA–366G1
helicopters, except those with modification
365A084485.00, or modifications 0753C98
and 0745C96; and Model SA–365N, SA–
365N1, AS–365N2, and AS 365 N3
helicopters, except those with modifications
0753C98, 0745C96, and (if a sixth fuel tank
is installed) 365A081003.00, or modification
365A081003.00 and (if a sixth fuel tank is
installed) 365A084485.00.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
closed fuel tank drain that, in the event of a
fuel leak, could result in fuel accumulating
in an area containing electrical equipment or
other ignition source. This condition could
result in a fire in the helicopter.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective August 2, 2013.
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(d) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
specified compliance time unless it has
already been accomplished prior to that time.
(e) Required Actions
(1) Within 110 hours time-in-service (TIS):
(i) For helicopters without an emergency
buoyancy system, remove the fuel tank drain
plugs listed in the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 3.B.2.b., of
Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
EC155–53A031, Revision 1, dated September
21, 2011 (ASB 155); ASB No. AS365–
53.00.50, Revision 1, dated September 21,
2011 (ASB 365), or ASB No. AS366–53.11,
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Revision 1, dated September 21, 2011 (ASB
366), as appropriate for your model
helicopter.
(ii) For the Model SA–365N, SA–365N1,
AS–365N2, and AS 365 N3 helicopters, if
there is an optional sixth fuel tank installed,
install a self-sealing drain valve in
accordance with paragraph 3.B.2.c. of ASB
365.
(2) Within six months:
(i) For helicopters with an emergency
buoyancy system, modify the fuel tank drain
system in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
3.B.2.a.1. through 3.B.2.a.3, of the ASB
appropriate for your model helicopter.
(ii) For the Model SA–365N, SA–365N1,
AS–365N2, AS 365 N3 helicopters, if there is
an optional sixth fuel tank installed, install
a self-sealing drain valve in accordance with
paragraph 3.B.2.c. of ASB 365.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Chinh Vuong,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email
chinh.vuong@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.
(g) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
No. 2011–0190, dated September 30, 2011.
You may view the EASA AD at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2012–1214.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 2810, fuel storage.
(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) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
EC155–53A031, Revision 1, dated September
21, 2011.
(ii) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
AS365–53.00.50, Revision 1, dated
September 21, 2011.
(iii) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No.
AS366–53.11, Revision 1, dated September
21, 2011.
(3) For Eurocopter service information
identified in this AD, contact American
Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
(972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972)
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641–3775; or at https://www.eurocopter.com/
techpub.
(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 June 13,
2013.
Kim Smith,
Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1155; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–115–AD; Amendment
39–17445; AD 2013–09–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final Rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of chafing found on the main
landing gear (MLG) yoke. The chafing
was attributed to contact between the
nacelle fire detection wires and the
MLG yoke. This AD requires inspections
of the nacelle fire detection wires and
the MLG yoke for damage; replacing
nacelle fire detection wires, if necessary;
repairing the MLG yoke, if necessary;
and installing brackets and associated
hardware to secure the fire detection
wires. We are issuing this AD to prevent
chafing between the nacelle fire
detection wires and the MLG yoke.
Chafing could lead to cracking and
subsequent failure of the MLG yoke,
which could adversely affect the safe
landing of the airplane. In addition,
chafing of the nacelle fire detection
wires could cause them to fail and
prevent the detection of a fire in the
nacelle assembly.
SUMMARY:
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This AD becomes effective
August 2, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of August 2, 2013.
DATES:
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.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Services Branch, ANE–
171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone (516) 228–7301; 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 November 5, 2012 (77 FR
66413). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
states:
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There have been two (2) in-service reports of
chafing found on the main landing gear
(MLG) yoke. The chafing was attributed to
contact between the nacelle fire detection
wire and the MLG yoke. This chafing may
lead to cracking and subsequent failure of the
MLG yoke.
Failure of the MLG yoke could adversely
affect the safe landing of the aeroplane. In
addition, failure of the fire detection wire
could prevent the detection of a fire in the
nacelle assembly.
This [Canadian] Airworthiness Directive
(AD) mandates the [detailed] inspection of
the nacelle fire detection wires and [detailed
inspection of the] MLG yoke for damage
[chafing, nicks, cracking] and the installation
of new brackets to secure the fire detection
wire to prevent chafing against the MLG yoke
[and corrective actions if necessary].
Corrective actions include replacing
damaged wires with new wires and
repairing the MLG yoke. 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 Reference to
Canadian AD
Horizon Air requested that the last
sentence in paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of the
NPRM (77 FR 66413, November 5, 2012)
be deleted. That sentence states, ‘‘The
approved repair must specifically
reference this AD.’’ Horizon Air stated
that Bombardier references Transport
Canada Civil Aviation ADs on repair
drawings and the requirement to
reference an FAA AD has not been
included in previous ADs issued by the
FAA. Horizon noted that a reference to
the Canadian AD should be sufficient
and the final rule should be changed to
allow a reference to the Canadian AD.
For the reasons presented by the
commenter we agree to delete the last
sentence of paragraph (g)(2)(ii) in this
AD. That sentence was inadvertently
included in the NPRM (77 FR 66413,
November 5, 2012).
Request To Change Certain Reference to
Brackets
Horizon Air requested that paragraph
(g)(3) of the NPRM (77 FR 66413,
November 5, 2012) be revised to delete
the word ‘‘new’’ from the sentence,
‘‘Install new brackets and associated
hardware . . . .’’ Horizon acknowledged
that this sentence was included in
Canadian AD CF–2012–15, dated April
30, 2012, which is referenced in the
NPRM, but based on the FAA’s policy
of strict interpretation of the word
‘‘new’’ as a zero-time part, this sentence
places an additional requirement on
U.S. operators to ensure that only zerotime brackets are installed.
We agree to revise paragraph (g)(3) in
this final rule to delete the word ‘‘new.’’
This will remove the requirement that
operators only install ‘‘new’’ brackets.
We also deleted the word ‘‘new’’ in the
SUMMARY section of this final rule.
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
66413, November 5, 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 66413,
November 5, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
80 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 3 work-
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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 $332 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 $46,960, or
$587 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 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);
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.
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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 the NPRM (77 FR 66413,
November 5, 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:
■
2013–09–04 Bombardier, Inc.:
Amendment 39–17445. Docket No. FAA–
2012–1155; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–
115–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective August 2, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes;
certificated in any category; serial numbers
4001 through 4382 inclusive.
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(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
chafing found on the main landing gear
(MLG) yoke. We are issuing this AD to
prevent chafing between the nacelle fire
detection wires and the MLG yoke. Chafing
could lead to cracking and subsequent failure
of the MLG yoke, which could adversely
affect the safe landing of the airplane. In
addition, chafing of the nacelle fire detection
wires could cause them to fail and prevent
the detection of a fire in the nacelle
assembly.
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(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) Inspections and Installation
Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, accomplish the actions specified
in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–26–11, Revision A, dated January 25,
2012.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the left and
right nacelle fire detection wires for damage
(i.e., chafing). If damage is found on any
nacelle fire detection wire: Before further
flight, remove and replace the damaged wire
with a new wire, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–26–11, Revision A, dated
January 25, 2012.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the MLG
yoke for damage (e.g., chafing, nicks,
cracking).
(i) If any damage is found within the
limitations specified in Figure 8 of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–26–11,
Revision A, dated January 25, 2012: Before
further flight, repair the MLG yoke, in
accordance with Figure 9, steps 1 through 10,
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–26–11,
Revision A, dated January 25, 2012.
(ii) If any damage exceeds the limitations
specified in Figure 8 of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–26–11, Revision A, dated January
25, 2012: Before further flight, repair the
MLG yoke using a method approved by either
the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA; or Transport
Canada Civil Aviation (or its delegated
agent).
(3) Install brackets and associated
hardware, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–26–11, Revision A, dated
January 25, 2012.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD
using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–26–11,
dated December 19, 2011, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,
ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
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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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2012–15, dated April 30, 2012
(https://wwwapps3.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/
cawis-swimn/attachment.asp?aiid=CF-201215&revid=0&cntr=CF&file=CFCF-201215.pdf&type=PDE), for related information.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference in
this AD may be obtained at the addresses
specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of
this AD.
(k) 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 84–26–11,
Revision A, dated January 25, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q Series
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
email thd.qseries@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,
WA. 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 April 23,
2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1155; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-115-AD;
Amendment 39-17445; AD 2013-09-04]
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 certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of chafing found on the main landing gear (MLG) yoke. The
chafing was attributed to contact between the nacelle fire detection
wires and the MLG yoke. This AD requires inspections of the nacelle
fire detection wires and the MLG yoke for damage; replacing nacelle
fire detection wires, if necessary; repairing the MLG yoke, if
necessary; and installing brackets and associated hardware to secure
the fire detection wires. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing
between the nacelle fire detection wires and the MLG yoke. Chafing
could lead to cracking and subsequent failure of the MLG yoke, which
could adversely affect the safe landing of the airplane. In addition,
chafing of the nacelle fire detection wires could cause them to fail
and prevent the detection of a fire in the nacelle assembly.
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DATES: This AD becomes effective August 2, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 2,
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: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7301; 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 November 5, 2012 (77
FR 66413). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) states:
There have been two (2) in-service reports of chafing found on the
main landing gear (MLG) yoke. The chafing was attributed to contact
between the nacelle fire detection wire and the MLG yoke. This
chafing may lead to cracking and subsequent failure of the MLG yoke.
Failure of the MLG yoke could adversely affect the safe landing of
the aeroplane. In addition, failure of the fire detection wire could
prevent the detection of a fire in the nacelle assembly.
This [Canadian] Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandates the [detailed]
inspection of the nacelle fire detection wires and [detailed
inspection of the] MLG yoke for damage [chafing, nicks, cracking]
and the installation of new brackets to secure the fire detection
wire to prevent chafing against the MLG yoke [and corrective actions
if necessary].
Corrective actions include replacing damaged wires with new wires and
repairing the MLG yoke. 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 Reference to Canadian AD
Horizon Air requested that the last sentence in paragraph
(g)(2)(ii) of the NPRM (77 FR 66413, November 5, 2012) be deleted. That
sentence states, ``The approved repair must specifically reference this
AD.'' Horizon Air stated that Bombardier references Transport Canada
Civil Aviation ADs on repair drawings and the requirement to reference
an FAA AD has not been included in previous ADs issued by the FAA.
Horizon noted that a reference to the Canadian AD should be sufficient
and the final rule should be changed to allow a reference to the
Canadian AD.
For the reasons presented by the commenter we agree to delete the
last sentence of paragraph (g)(2)(ii) in this AD. That sentence was
inadvertently included in the NPRM (77 FR 66413, November 5, 2012).
Request To Change Certain Reference to Brackets
Horizon Air requested that paragraph (g)(3) of the NPRM (77 FR
66413, November 5, 2012) be revised to delete the word ``new'' from the
sentence, ``Install new brackets and associated hardware . . . .''
Horizon acknowledged that this sentence was included in Canadian AD CF-
2012-15, dated April 30, 2012, which is referenced in the NPRM, but
based on the FAA's policy of strict interpretation of the word ``new''
as a zero-time part, this sentence places an additional requirement on
U.S. operators to ensure that only zero-time brackets are installed.
We agree to revise paragraph (g)(3) in this final rule to delete
the word ``new.'' This will remove the requirement that operators only
install ``new'' brackets. We also deleted the word ``new'' in the
SUMMARY section of this final rule.
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 66413, November 5, 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 66413, November 5, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 80 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 3 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 $332 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 $46,960, or $587 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 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);
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.
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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 the NPRM (77 FR 66413, November 5,
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:
2013-09-04 Bombardier, Inc.:
Amendment 39-17445. Docket No. FAA-2012-1155; Directorate
Identifier 2012-NM-115-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 2,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -
402 airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 4001
through 4382 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of chafing found on the main
landing gear (MLG) yoke. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing
between the nacelle fire detection wires and the MLG yoke. Chafing
could lead to cracking and subsequent failure of the MLG yoke, which
could adversely affect the safe landing of the airplane. In
addition, chafing of the nacelle fire detection wires could cause
them to fail and prevent the detection of a fire in the nacelle
assembly.
(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) Inspections and Installation
Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, accomplish the actions specified
in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84-26-11, Revision A, dated January 25, 2012.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the left and right nacelle fire
detection wires for damage (i.e., chafing). If damage is found on
any nacelle fire detection wire: Before further flight, remove and
replace the damaged wire with a new wire, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-26-11,
Revision A, dated January 25, 2012.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the MLG yoke for damage (e.g.,
chafing, nicks, cracking).
(i) If any damage is found within the limitations specified in
Figure 8 of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-26-11, Revision A, dated
January 25, 2012: Before further flight, repair the MLG yoke, in
accordance with Figure 9, steps 1 through 10, of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84-26-11, Revision A, dated January 25, 2012.
(ii) If any damage exceeds the limitations specified in Figure 8
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-26-11, Revision A, dated January
25, 2012: Before further flight, repair the MLG yoke using a method
approved by either the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (or
its delegated agent).
(3) Install brackets and associated hardware, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
26-11, Revision A, dated January 25, 2012.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, if those actions
were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-26-11, dated December 19, 2011, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO, ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate.
If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone 516-
228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district
office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-15,
dated April 30, 2012 (https://wwwapps3.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/cawis-swimn/attachment.asp?aiid=CF-2012-15&revid=0&cntr=CF&file=CFCF-2012-15.pdf&type=PDE), for related information.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference in this AD may be obtained at the
addresses specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(k) 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 84-26-11, Revision A, dated
January 25, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000;
fax 416-375-4539; email thd.qseries@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, WA.
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 April 23, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-14430 Filed 6-27-13; 8:45 am]
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