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(h) No Alternative Inspections and
Inspection Intervals
After accomplishing the actions required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (i.e., alternative inspections) or
inspection intervals may be used or
incorporated unless the alternative action or
interval is approved as an AMOC in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.
(i) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per
response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to
this collection of information are mandatory.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
20591, Attn: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANM–120S, 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 manager of the ACO, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required in the area affected by this AD if it
is approved by the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
make those findings. For a repair method to
be approved, the repair must meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(l) 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) Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of Boeing 737–600,
–700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD)
Document, D626A001–CMR, Revision July
2011.
(ii) Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of Boeing 737–600,
–700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER MPD
Document, D626A001–CMR, Revision
December 2011.
(iii) Section 9, ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations
(AWLs) and Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs),’’ of Boeing 737–600,
–700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER MPD
Document, D626A001–CMR, Revision
August 2012.
(3) For Boeing service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax
206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) 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.
(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
September 16, 2013.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Nancy Marsh, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: 425–917–6440; fax: 425–917–6590;
email: nancy.marsh@faa.gov.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0833; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–140–AD; Amendment
39–17615; AD 2013–20–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–215–6B11
(CL–415 Variant) airplanes. This AD
requires replacing the panel assembly of
the main distribution center (MDC) rack.
This AD was prompted by findings of
chafed power wires due to flexing of the
MDC rack panel. We are issuing this AD
to prevent damage to power wires,
which could cause simultaneous loss of
systems such as electrical power, pilot
indications, and caution/advisory
lighting systems, which are essential for
safe flight.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 18, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of October 18, 2013.
We must receive comments on this
AD by November 18, 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 AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400
ˆ
´
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
SUMMARY:
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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 AD, the MCAI, 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:
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Services Branch, ANE–
172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone (516) 228–7301; fax
(516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–16,
dated May 9, 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:
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During aeroplane operation, the Main
Distribution Centre (MDC) rack panel is
subject to flexing, due to the weight of the
two DC Generator Control Units and the Trim
Comparator Unit installed on the rack panel.
Some wires routed below the MDC rack
panel were found chafed. Prolonged chafing
of the wires may result in damage to the
power wires causing simultaneous loss of
systems such as electrical power, pilot
indications, and caution/advisory lighting
systems, potentially leading to a hazardous
situation.
This [Canadian] AD is issued to replace the
existing MDC rack panel assembly with a
new design that incorporates additional
stiffening support structure to prevent flexing
of the rack panel.
Damaged power wires could cause
simultaneous loss of systems such as
electrical power, pilot indications, and
caution/advisory lighting systems,
which are essential for safe flight. You
may examine the MCAI on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket
No. FAA–2013–0833.
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Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Alert Service
Bulletin 215–A4436, Revision 1, dated
February 2, 2012. The actions described
in this service information are intended
to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
Clarification of Service Information
Note
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
215–A4436, Revision 1, dated February
2, 2012, includes a note in the
Accomplishment Instructions section
instructing operators to contact
Bombardier ‘‘if any deviation exists’’ in
accomplishing the service bulletin. We
have included a sentence in this AD to
clarify that any deviation from the
instructions provided in the service
bulletin must be approved as an
alternative method of compliance under
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This 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 issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
There are no products of this type
currently registered in the United States.
However, this rule is necessary to
ensure that the described unsafe
condition is addressed if any of these
products are placed on the U.S. Register
in the future.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
Since there are currently no domestic
operators of this product, notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2013–0833;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–140–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
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environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of 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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 0
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 8 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 $0 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 $680 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.
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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.
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:
■
2013–20–09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–17615. Docket No. FAA–2013–0833;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–140–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective October 18, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
CL–215–6B11 (CL–415 Variant) airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
2001 through 2076 inclusive.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by findings of
chafed power wires due to flexing of the
main distribution center (MDC) rack panel.
We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to
power wires, which could cause
simultaneous loss of systems such as
electrical power, pilot indications, and
caution/advisory lighting systems, which are
essential for safe flight.
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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.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference in
this AD may be obtained at addresses
specified in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of
this AD.
(g) Replacement
Within 13 months after the effective date
of this AD: Replace the existing MDC rack
panel assembly with a new rack panel
assembly, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Alert Service Bulletin 215–A4436, Revision
1, dated February 2, 2012. A note in the
Accomplishment Instructions section of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215–
A4436, Revision 1, dated February 2, 2012,
instructs operators to contact Bombardier ‘‘if
any deviation exists’’ in accomplishing the
service bulletin; however, any deviation from
the instructions provided in the service
bulletin must be approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) under
paragraph (i)(1) 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 Alert Service Bulletin 215–
A4436, Revision 1, dated February 2, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(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,
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.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin 215–A4436, dated
September 19, 2011.
(i) 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 ATTN:
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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–16, dated
May 9, 2012, for related information. You
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2013–
0833.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 18, 2013.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0775; Airspace
Docket No. 13–ASW–19]
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Comanche, TX
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes Class
E airspace at Comanche, TX. Controlled
airspace is necessary to accommodate
Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP)
at Comanche County-City Airport. The
FAA found that SIAPs were established
for the airport in 2006, but the Class E
airspace area to contain it was never
established, thereby prohibiting certain
aircraft from using the procedures. This
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0833; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-140-AD;
Amendment 39-17615; AD 2013-20-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes. This AD
requires replacing the panel assembly of the main distribution center
(MDC) rack. This AD was prompted by findings of chafed power wires due
to flexing of the MDC rack panel. We are issuing this AD to prevent
damage to power wires, which could cause simultaneous loss of systems
such as electrical power, pilot indications, and caution/advisory
lighting systems, which are essential for safe flight.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 18, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of October 18,
2013.
We must receive comments on this AD by November 18, 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 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
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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 AD, the MCAI, 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: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7301; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2012-16, dated May 9, 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:
During aeroplane operation, the Main Distribution Centre (MDC)
rack panel is subject to flexing, due to the weight of the two DC
Generator Control Units and the Trim Comparator Unit installed on
the rack panel. Some wires routed below the MDC rack panel were
found chafed. Prolonged chafing of the wires may result in damage to
the power wires causing simultaneous loss of systems such as
electrical power, pilot indications, and caution/advisory lighting
systems, potentially leading to a hazardous situation.
This [Canadian] AD is issued to replace the existing MDC rack
panel assembly with a new design that incorporates additional
stiffening support structure to prevent flexing of the rack panel.
Damaged power wires could cause simultaneous loss of systems such as
electrical power, pilot indications, and caution/advisory lighting
systems, which are essential for safe flight. You may examine the MCAI
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating it in Docket No. FAA-2013-0833.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4436, Revision 1,
dated February 2, 2012. The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in
the MCAI.
Clarification of Service Information Note
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4436, Revision 1, dated
February 2, 2012, includes a note in the Accomplishment Instructions
section instructing operators to contact Bombardier ``if any deviation
exists'' in accomplishing the service bulletin. We have included a
sentence in this AD to clarify that any deviation from the instructions
provided in the service bulletin must be approved as an alternative
method of compliance under paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
There are no products of this type currently registered in the
United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the
described unsafe condition is addressed if any of these products are
placed on the U.S. Register in the future.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product,
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0833; Directorate
Identifier 2012-NM-140-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 0 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 8 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 $0 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 $680 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.
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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.
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:
2013-20-09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-17615. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0833; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-140-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 18,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415
Variant) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers
2001 through 2076 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by findings of chafed power wires due to
flexing of the main distribution center (MDC) rack panel. We are
issuing this AD to prevent damage to power wires, which could cause
simultaneous loss of systems such as electrical power, pilot
indications, and caution/advisory lighting systems, which are
essential for safe flight.
(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) Replacement
Within 13 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace
the existing MDC rack panel assembly with a new rack panel assembly,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4436, Revision 1, dated February 2,
2012. A note in the Accomplishment Instructions section of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4436, Revision 1, dated
February 2, 2012, instructs operators to contact Bombardier ``if any
deviation exists'' in accomplishing the service bulletin; however,
any deviation from the instructions provided in the service bulletin
must be approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4436,
dated September 19, 2011.
(i) 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 ATTN: 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-16, dated May 9,
2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
it in Docket No. FAA-2013-0833.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference in this AD may be obtained at 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 Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4436, Revision 1,
dated February 2, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(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, 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 September 18, 2013.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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