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request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–
1149. Information may be emailed to:
9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: 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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(p) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0061R1, dated
November 30, 2012, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0665-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference may
be obtained at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (q)(3) and (q)(4) of this AD.
(q) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–27–3179, Including Appendix 01,
Revision 01, dated June 13, 2013.
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(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3182,
dated February 14, 2012.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3194, dated October 8, 2012.
(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–27–4175, including Appendix 01,
Revision 01, dated June 13, 2013.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–4178,
dated February 14, 2012.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4187, dated October 8, 2012.
(vii) Goodrich Actuation Systems Service
Bulletin 47147–27–18, dated February 17,
2012.
(3) For Airbus service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330A340@airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com. For Goodrich Actuation
Systems service information identified in this
AD, contact Goodrich Corporation, Actuation
Systems, Product Support Department 13,
Avenue de L’Eguillette—Saint-Ouen
L’Aumone Boite Postale 7186 95056, Cergy
Pontoise Cedex, France; fax: 33–1–34326310.
(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 October
15, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0332; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–009–AD; Amendment
39–17637; AD 2013–22–05]
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 CL–600–2B16
(CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
SUMMARY:
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Variants) airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of airspeed
mismatch between the pilot and copilot’s airspeed indicators, which
occurred during or after heavy rain. This
AD requires, for certain airplanes,
inspecting for drain bottles having
certain part numbers, and replacing
affected drain bottles. This AD requires,
for certain other airplanes, replacing
drain bottles. We are issuing this AD to
prevent pitot static tubing from
becoming blocked by water, which if
not corrected, could lead to erroneous
airspeed and altitude indications, and
consequent loss of control of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 5, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 5, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332; 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 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
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cesar Gomez, 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–
7318; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to the specified products. The
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on April 17, 2013 (78 FR
22806). The NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation,
which is the aviation authority for
Canada, has issued Canadian
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Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–30,
dated December 7, 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:
A number of reports were received from
the operators indicating airspeed mismatch
between the pilot and co-pilot’s airspeed
indicators. The erroneous indication
occurred during or after heavy rain. Further
investigation revealed that during heavy
precipitation, the pitot static tubing may
become partially or completely blocked by
the water which didn’t enter the drain
bottle(s). This condition, if not corrected,
may result in erroneous airspeed and altitude
indications [and consequent loss of control of
the airplane].
This [Canadian] AD mandates [for certain
airplanes] the replacement of the drain
bottles to improve drainage of the pitot-static
tubing [and, for certain other airplanes, an
inspection for, and replacement of, certain
drain bottles].
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-03320002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 22806, April 17, 2013) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
as proposed—except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR
22806, April 17, 2013) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 22806,
April 17, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
We estimate that this AD affects 77
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Replacement ...................................................
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 .............
$2,939
$3,364
$259,028
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.
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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
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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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-03320002; 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 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.
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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:
■
2013–22–05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–17637. Docket No. FAA–2013–0332;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–009–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective December 5, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes specified
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
certificated in any category.
(1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants)
airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 5001
through 5194 inclusive.
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(2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–604 Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 5301
through 5665 inclusive, and 5701 through
5918 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
airspeed mismatch between the pilot and copilot’s airspeed indicators, which occurred
during or after heavy rain. We are issuing this
AD to prevent pitot static tubing from
becoming blocked by water, which if not
corrected, could lead to erroneous airspeed
and altitude indications, and consequent loss
of 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) Inspection and Replacement for Certain
Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–
601–3R) Variants Airplanes
For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes having S/Ns
5001 through 5194 inclusive: Within 24
months after the effective date of this AD,
inspect for drain bottles having part number
(P/N) 50029–001, 50030–001, 9035000,
9035001, 9435014, 9435015, or 601A51704–
5.
(1) If none of the part numbers identified
in paragraph (g) of this AD are found, no
further action is required by this paragraph
for that airplane.
(2) If any part number identified in
paragraph (g) of this AD is found: Before
further flight, replace the drain bottles that
are installed on the pitot and static lines of
the air data computers (ADC), in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0617,
Revision 03, dated December 20, 2012.
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(h) Replacement for Certain Model CL–600–
2B16 (CL–604 Variant) Airplanes
For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant)
airplanes having S/Ns 5301 through 5665
inclusive: Within 24 months after the
effective date of this AD, replace drain bottles
installed on the pitot and static lines of the
ADCs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604–34–065, Revision 02,
dated December 20, 2012.
(i) Replacement for Certain Other Model CL–
600–2B16 (CL–604 Variants) Airplanes
For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant)
airplanes having S/Ns 5701 through 5918
inclusive: Within 24 months after the
effective date of this AD, replace drain bottles
installed on the pitot and static lines of the
ADCs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 605–34–027, Revision 02,
dated December 20, 2012.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibitions
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install drain bottles having P/N
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50029–001, 50030–001, 9035000, 9035001,
9435014, 9435015, or 601A51704–5 on any
Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–
601–3R Variants) airplane.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install drain bottles having P/N
50029–001, 50030–001, 9035000, 9035001,
9435014, or 9435015 on the pitot and static
lines of the ADCs; or drain bottles having P/
N 50030–001, 50034–002, 9435014, or
9035001 on the pitot line of the integrated
stand-by instrument (ISI); on any Model CL–
600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes, S/N
5301 through 5665 inclusive.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install drain bottles having P/N
50029–001 or 50030–001 on the pitot and
static lines of the ADCs; or P/N 50030–001
or 50034–002 on the pitot line of the ISI; on
any Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant)
airplanes.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) 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 a service
bulletin specified in paragraphs (k)(1)(i)
through (k)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0617,
Revision 02, dated November 14, 2012,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0617,
Revision 01, dated November 12, 2012,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0617,
dated July 31, 2012, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using a service
bulletin specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i) or
(k)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–34–
065, Revision 01, dated October 15, 2012,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–34–
065, dated July 31, 2012, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using a service
bulletin specified in paragraph (k)(3)(i) or
(k)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–34–
027, Revision 01, dated October 15, 2012,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–34–
027, dated July 31, 2012, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(l) 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
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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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–30, dated
December 7, 2012, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference may
be obtained at the address specified in
paragraph (n)(3) of this AD
(n) 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 601–0617,
Revision 03, dated December 20, 2012.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–34–
065, Revision 02, dated December 20, 2012.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–34–
027, Revision 02, dated December 20, 2012.
(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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
15, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–25306 Filed 10–30–13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0666; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–060–AD; Amendment
39–17635; AD 2013–22–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports
indicating that a standard fuel tank
access door was located where an
impact-resistant access door was
required, and stencils were missing
from some impact-resistant access
doors. This AD requires an inspection of
the left- and right-hand wing fuel tank
access doors to determine that impactresistant access doors are installed in
the correct locations, and to replace any
door with an impact-resistant access
door if necessary. This AD also requires
an inspection for stencils and index
markers on impact-resistant access
doors, and application of new stencils
or index markers if necessary. This AD
also requires revising the maintenance
program to incorporate changes to the
airworthiness limitations section. We
are issuing this AD to prevent foreign
object penetration of the fuel tank,
which could cause a fuel leak near an
SUMMARY:
ignition source (e.g., hot brakes),
consequently leading to a fuel-fed fire.
DATES: This AD is effective December 5,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 5, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
review this 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 Management Facility between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Suzanne Lucier, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6438; fax:
425–917–6590; email: suzanne.lucier@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
65193
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to the specified products. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 1, 2013 (78 FR
46538). The NPRM proposed to require
an inspection of the left- and right-hand
wing fuel tank access doors to
determine that impact-resistant access
doors are installed in the correct
locations, and to replace any door with
an impact-resistant access door if
necessary. The NPRM also proposed to
require an inspection for stencils and
index markers on impact-resistant
access doors, and application of new
stencils or index markers if necessary.
The NPRM also proposed to require
revising the maintenance program to
incorporate changes to the airworthiness
limitations section.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comment received.
The Boeing Company supported the
NPRM (78 FR 46538, August 1, 2013).
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed—except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR
46538, August 1, 2013) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 46538,
August 1, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 139
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
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Maintenance program revision ............
wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES
Action
Up to 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ......................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ....................................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 211 (Thursday, October 31, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65190-65193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25306]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0332; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-009-AD;
Amendment 39-17637; AD 2013-22-05]
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 CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604
Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of airspeed
mismatch between the pilot and co-pilot's airspeed indicators, which
occurred during or after heavy rain. This AD requires, for certain
airplanes, inspecting for drain bottles having certain part numbers,
and replacing affected drain bottles. This AD requires, for certain
other airplanes, replacing drain bottles. We are issuing this AD to
prevent pitot static tubing from becoming blocked by water, which if
not corrected, could lead to erroneous airspeed and altitude
indications, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 5, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 5,
2013.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332; 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 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, 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) 228-7318; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 17, 2013 (78 FR
22806). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation, which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
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Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-30, dated December 7, 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:
A number of reports were received from the operators indicating
airspeed mismatch between the pilot and co-pilot's airspeed
indicators. The erroneous indication occurred during or after heavy
rain. Further investigation revealed that during heavy
precipitation, the pitot static tubing may become partially or
completely blocked by the water which didn't enter the drain
bottle(s). This condition, if not corrected, may result in erroneous
airspeed and altitude indications [and consequent loss of control of
the airplane].
This [Canadian] AD mandates [for certain airplanes] the
replacement of the drain bottles to improve drainage of the pitot-
static tubing [and, for certain other airplanes, an inspection for,
and replacement of, certain drain bottles].
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this
AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 22806, April 17, 2013)
or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed--except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 22806, April 17, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 22806, April 17, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 77 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Replacement......................... 5 work-hours x $85 per $2,939 $3,364 $259,028
hour = $425.
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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.
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332-0002; 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 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2013-22-05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-17637. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0332; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-009-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 5,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R
Variants) airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 5001 through 5194
inclusive.
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(2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant)
airplanes, S/Ns 5301 through 5665 inclusive, and 5701 through 5918
inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of airspeed mismatch between the
pilot and co-pilot's airspeed indicators, which occurred during or
after heavy rain. We are issuing this AD to prevent pitot static
tubing from becoming blocked by water, which if not corrected, could
lead to erroneous airspeed and altitude indications, and consequent
loss of 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) Inspection and Replacement for Certain Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A
and CL-601-3R) Variants Airplanes
For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants)
airplanes having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive: Within 24 months
after the effective date of this AD, inspect for drain bottles
having part number (P/N) 50029-001, 50030-001, 9035000, 9035001,
9435014, 9435015, or 601A51704-5.
(1) If none of the part numbers identified in paragraph (g) of
this AD are found, no further action is required by this paragraph
for that airplane.
(2) If any part number identified in paragraph (g) of this AD is
found: Before further flight, replace the drain bottles that are
installed on the pitot and static lines of the air data computers
(ADC), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0617, Revision 03, dated December
20, 2012.
(h) Replacement for Certain Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant)
Airplanes
For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns
5301 through 5665 inclusive: Within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD, replace drain bottles installed on the pitot and
static lines of the ADCs, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-34-065, Revision 02,
dated December 20, 2012.
(i) Replacement for Certain Other Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants)
Airplanes
For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns
5701 through 5918 inclusive: Within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD, replace drain bottles installed on the pitot and
static lines of the ADCs, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-34-027, Revision 02,
dated December 20, 2012.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibitions
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
drain bottles having P/N 50029-001, 50030-001, 9035000, 9035001,
9435014, 9435015, or 601A51704-5 on any Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A
and CL-601-3R Variants) airplane.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
drain bottles having P/N 50029-001, 50030-001, 9035000, 9035001,
9435014, or 9435015 on the pitot and static lines of the ADCs; or
drain bottles having P/N 50030-001, 50034-002, 9435014, or 9035001
on the pitot line of the integrated stand-by instrument (ISI); on
any Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, S/N 5301 through
5665 inclusive.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
drain bottles having P/N 50029-001 or 50030-001 on the pitot and
static lines of the ADCs; or P/N 50030-001 or 50034-002 on the pitot
line of the ISI; on any Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant)
airplanes.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) 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 a service bulletin specified in
paragraphs (k)(1)(i) through (k)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0617, Revision 02, dated
November 14, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0617, Revision 01, dated
November 12, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0617, dated July 31, 2012,
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using a service bulletin specified in
paragraph (k)(2)(i) or (k)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-34-065, Revision 01, dated
October 15, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-34-065, dated July 31,
2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using a service bulletin specified in
paragraph (k)(3)(i) or (k)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-34-027, Revision 01, dated
October 15, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-34-027, dated July 31,
2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(l) 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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-30, dated December 7, 2012,
for related information.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference may be obtained at the address specified
in paragraph (n)(3) of this AD
(n) 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 601-0617, Revision 03, dated
December 20, 2012.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-34-065, Revision 02, dated
December 20, 2012.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-34-027, Revision 02, dated
December 20, 2012.
(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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 15, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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