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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 AD:
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2014–01–04 Bae Systems (Operations)
Limited: Amendment 39–17727. Docket
No. FAA–2013–0793; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–138–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective March 14, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bae Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A,
–200A, and –300A airplanes; and Model
Avro 146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146–
RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any
category; all models, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of excess
solder deposited during overhaul on the
frangible plug of the extinguisher, which
prevented the release of the extinguishant.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the failure
of a fire extinguisher to discharge, which
reduces the ability of the fire protection
system to extinguish fires in the engine or
auxiliary power unit (APU) fire zones,
possibly resulting in damage to the airplane
and injury to the passengers.
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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) Inspection and Corrective Action
For airplanes equipped with fire
extinguishers manufactured by Kidde
Graviner Limited having part number (P/N)
57333 (all dash numbers): Within 12 months
after the effective date of this AD, do an
x-ray inspection to determine if there is
solder between the operating head and
container of the fire extinguishers in the
engine and APU, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bae Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB. 26–078, dated September 21,
2011; or Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26–
080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011; as
applicable.
(1) If any solder is found, before further
flight, do the action specified in paragraph
(g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, in accordance
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with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26–080,
Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011.
(i) Overhaul the fire extinguisher and
install. An overhaul includes the
replacement of the operating head.
Replacement of the pressure relief plug
assembly only is not considered an overhaul.
(ii) Install a new fire extinguisher.
(2) If no solder is found, no further action
is required by this paragraph.
(h) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a Kidde Graviner Limited
fire extinguisher having P/N 57333 (any dash
number), on any airplane, unless the fire
extinguisher is new, or it has been
determined that there is no solder between
the operating head and container of the fire
extinguishers as required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, or has been overhauled in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Kidde Graviner Service
Bulletin 26–080, Revision 1, dated July 27,
2011.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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.
(j) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0126R1, dated
September 10, 2012, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0793-0002.
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(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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bae Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB. 26–078,
dated September 21, 2011.
(ii) Kidde Graviner Limited Service
Bulletin 26–080, Revision 1, dated July 27,
2011.
(3) For Bae Systems (Operations) Limited
service information identified in this AD,
contact Bae Systems (Operations) Limited,
Customer Information Department, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,
Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44
1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email
RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet
https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(4) For Kidde Graviner service information
identified in this AD, contact Kidde Graviner
Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough,
Berkshire, SL3 0HB, United Kingdom;
telephone +44 (0) 1753 683245; fax +44 (0)
1753 685040.
(5) You may view this 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.
(6) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
7, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
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–2012–0997; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–060–AD; Amendment
39–17729; AD 2014–02–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–03–
SUMMARY:
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13 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL–600–
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes,
and Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes. AD 2011–03–13
required repetitive inspections of the
rudder travel limiter (RTL) return
springs and primary actuator, and
corrective actions if necessary. This new
AD requires replacing certain RTL
return springs, including doing related
investigative and corrective actions, if
necessary; which is terminating action
for the repetitive inspections. This new
AD also revises the applicability. This
AD was prompted by reports of failure
of the RTL return spring. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of the RTL,
which would permit an increase of
rudder authority beyond normal
structural limits and consequently affect
the controllability of the airplane.
This AD becomes effective
March 14, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 14, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of March 14, 2011 (76 FR
6539, February 7, 2011).
DATES:
You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2012-0997; or in
person at the Docket 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.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400
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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 view
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.
ADDRESSES:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone (516) 228–7318;
fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2011–03–13,
Amendment 39–16597 (76 FR 6539,
February 7, 2011). AD 2011–03–13
applied to certain Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model
CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
airplanes, and Model CL–600–2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 24, 2012 (77 FR
58787). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of failure of the RTL return
spring. The NPRM proposed to continue
to require repetitive inspections of the
rudder travel limiter (RTL) return
springs and primary actuator, and
corrective actions if necessary. The
NPRM also proposed to require
replacing certain RTL return springs,
including doing related investigative
and corrective actions, if necessary. The
NPRM also proposed to revise the
applicability. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the RTL, which would
permit an increase of rudder authority
beyond normal structural limits and
consequently affect the controllability of
the airplane.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the airworthiness
authority for Canada, has issued
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–
2010–18R1, dated March 19, 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:
Rudder Travel Limiter (RTL) return spring,
part number (P/N) E0650–069–2750S, failed
prior to completion of the required
endurance test. In addition, the replacement
RTL return spring, P/N 670–93465–1 (see
Note) was found to be susceptible to chafing
on the primary actuator, which could also
result in eventual dormant spring failure.
There are two return springs in the RTL and
if both springs failed, a subsequent
mechanical disconnect of the RTL
components would result in an
unannunciated failure of the RTL. This, in
turn, would permit an increase of rudder
authority beyond normal structural limits
and, in the event of a strong rudder input, the
controllability of the aeroplane could be
affected.
Note: RTL return springs, P/N 670–93465–
1, were installed in production aeroplanes
serial number 10266 (CL–600–2C10) and
15182 (CL–600–2D24) respectively and were
introduced in-service by [Bombardier]
Service Bulletin (SB) 670BA–27–047.
[Bombardier] SB 670BA–27–047 has since
been superseded by [Bombardier] SB 670BA–
27–055.
This [TCCA] AD mandates repetitive
[detailed] visual inspection of the RTL [for
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broken] return springs and [damage through
the casing or chafing of the casing of the]
primary actuator, [and] replacement of parts
as necessary.
This revision mandates the installation of
the RTL return spring, P/N BA670–93468–1,
as a terminating action to this [TCCA] AD.
This AD expands the applicability by
adding Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional
Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplane,
serial number 10002. This AD also
reduces the applicability by removing
Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes serial
numbers 10334 and subsequent; and
also removes Model CL–600–2D15,
serial numbers 15289 and subsequent.
The installation consists of replacing
certain RTL return springs with new
springs and doing related investigative
and corrective actions, if necessary. The
related investigative action is a detailed
inspection of the casing of the primary
actuator for signs of chafing or missing
paint. Corrective actions include
replacing any broken return spring with
a new spring, repairing any chafing of
the primary actuator on its casing, and
replacing any primary actuator that has
damage through its casing with a new
actuator. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-09970003.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received.
Request To Correct Service Information
Mesa Air Lines Inc. (Mesa) requested
that we correct a step sequence in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–
059, Revision A, dated March 8, 2012.
Mesa stated that step (6) of the job setup section, in Bombardier Service
Bulletin 670BA–27–059, Revision A,
dated March 8, 2012, specifies installing
the rig pin. Mesa stated that it is not
until step (10) that Bombardier Service
Bulletin 670BA–27–059, Revision A,
dated March 8, 2012, specifies removing
panels 325DL and 325EL, and that
removing these panels is necessary to
install the rig pin.
We agree with the commenter’s
request regarding the incorrect step
sequence. The manufacturer has issued
Revision B to Bombardier Service
Bulletin 670BA–27–059, dated
September 26, 2013, which corrects the
step sequence. We have revised
paragraph (j) of this final rule to
reference Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–27–059, Revision B, dated
September 26, 2013; and added
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059, Revision A, dated March 8, 2012,
to paragraph (k)(2) in this final rule to
provide credit for the actions required
by paragraph (j) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD.
Request To Clarify Part Information
Mesa observed that Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–27–059,
Revision A, dated March 8, 2012, does
not mention, reference, or address part
number (P/N) BA670–93470–5 (rudder
travel limiter). Mesa asked whether
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–
059, Revision A, dated March 8, 2012,
or the proposed AD (77 FR 58787,
September 24, 2012) applies to its
airplanes, since the service information
does not reference P/N BA670–93470–5.
We agree that clarification is
necessary. Only paragraph (j) of this
final rule refers to Bombardier Service
Bulletin 670BA–27–059, Revision B,
dated September 26, 2013. Paragraph (j)
of this final rule affects airplanes having
parts identified in paragraphs (j)(1) and
(j)(2) of this final rule, and P/N BA670–
93470–5 is not identified. Therefore,
operators are not required to do the
actions specified in paragraph (j) of this
final rule on airplanes having P/N
BA670–93470–5.
However, airplanes having P/N
BA670–93470–5 are still affected by this
final rule. This AD applies to airplanes
having serial numbers identified in
paragraph (c) of this final rule;
paragraph (c) of this final rule does not
exclude airplanes having specific parts.
All operators of the airplanes identified
in applicability of this final rule must
show compliance with the provisions of
this final rule, including a
determination that specific paragraphs
do not apply. We have not changed this
final rule in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this 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
58787, September 24, 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 58787,
September 24, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 366
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection [actions retained
from AD 2011–03–13,
Amendment 39–16597 (76
FR 6539, February 7,
2011)].
Replacement [new action] ......
2 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $170 per inspection cycle.
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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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Cost per product
Cost on U.S. operators
$0
$170 per inspection cycle ......
$62,220 per inspection cycle.
1,291
8 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $680.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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$1,971 ....................................
$721,386.
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-09970003; 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
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(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
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
removing airworthiness directive (AD
2011–03–13, Amendment 39–16597 (76
FR 6539, February 7, 2011), and adding
the following new AD:
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2014–02–01 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–17729. Docket No. FAA–2012–0997;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–060–AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective March 14, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2011–03–13,
Amendment 39–16597 (76 FR 6539, February
7, 2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc.
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and
(c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial
numbers 10002 through 10333 inclusive.
(2) Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
Series 705) airplanes; and Model CL–600–
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes,
serial numbers 15001 through 15288
inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of failure
of the rudder travel limiter (RTL) return
spring. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the RTL, which would permit an
increase of rudder authority beyond normal
structural limits and consequently affect the
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
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(g) Retained Initial Inspections and
Replacement/Repair for Certain Airplanes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2011–03–13,
Amendment 39–16597 (76 FR 6539, February
7, 2011). Except for Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplane,
serial number 10002, for airplanes that have
accumulated 4,000 or less total flight hours
as of March 14, 2011 (the effective date of AD
2011–03–13): Before the accumulation of
6,000 total flight hours, do a detailed
inspection of the RTL for broken return
springs and damage through the casing, or
chafing of the casing of the primary actuator,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–27–055, Revision A, dated August 6,
2010. Before further flight, replace any
broken return springs with new springs, and
repair or replace with a new actuator any
chafed or damaged primary actuator, as
applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–27–055, Revision A,
dated August 6, 2010. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000
flight hours. Accomplishment of the actions
required by paragraph (j) of this AD
terminates the requirements of this
paragraph.
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(h) Retained Initial Inspections and
Replacement/Repair for Certain Higher
Flight Time Airplanes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2011–03–13,
Amendment 39–16597 (76 FR 6539, February
7, 2011). Except for Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplane,
serial number 10002, for airplanes that have
accumulated more than 4,000 total flight
hours as of March 14, 2011 (the effective date
of AD 2011–03–13): Within 2,000 flight hours
after March 14, 2011 (the effective date of AD
2011–03–13), do a detailed inspection of the
RTL for broken return springs and damage
through the casing, or chafing of the casing
of the primary actuator, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–055,
Revision A, dated August 6, 2010. Before
further flight, replace any broken return
springs with new springs, and repair or
replace any chafed or damaged primary
actuator with a new actuator, as applicable,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–27–055, Revision A, dated August 6,
2010. Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight hours.
Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(i) New RTL Spring Inspection and
Replacement for a Certain Airplane
For Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplane, serial
number 10002, at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this
AD: Do a detailed inspection of the RTL for
broken return springs and damage through
the casing, or chafing of the casing of the
primary actuator, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–27–055, Revision A,
dated August 6, 2010. Before further flight,
replace any broken return springs with new
springs, and repair or replace with a new
actuator any chafed or damaged primary
actuator, as applicable, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–055,
Revision A, dated August 6, 2010. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 6,000 flight hours. Accomplishment
of the applicable actions required by
paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the
requirements of this paragraph.
(1) If the airplane has accumulated 4,000
or less total flight hours as of the effective
date of this AD: Before the accumulation of
6,000 total flight hours.
(2) If the airplane has accumulated more
than 4,000 total flight hours as of the
effective date of this AD: Within 2,000 flight
hours after the effective date of this AD.
(j) New RTL Spring Replacement
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD: Replace
the RTL return springs with new springs, and
do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–27–059, Revision B,
dated September 26, 2013. Do all applicable
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related investigative and corrective actions
before further flight. Accomplishment of the
applicable actions required by this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraphs
(g), (h), and (i) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes with RTL return springs
having part number (P/N) 670–93465–1:
Within 6,000 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes with RTL return springs
having P/N E0650–069–2750S: At the
applicable time specified in paragraph
(j)(2)(i), (j)(2)(ii), or (j)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes with 15,400 total flight
cycles or more as of the effective date of this
AD: Within 2,000 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD.
(ii) For airplanes with 5,200 total flight
cycles or more, but less than 15,400 total
flight cycles as of the effective date of this
AD: Within 5,000 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD, but not to exceed
17,400 total flight cycles.
(iii) For airplanes with less than 5,200 total
flight cycles as of the effective date of this
AD: Before accumulating 10,200 total flight
cycles.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before March 14, 2011 (the effective date of
AD 2011–03–13, Amendment 39–16597 (76
FR 6539, February 7, 2011)), using
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–055,
dated May 11, 2010, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–27–059, dated
October 12, 2011; or Bombardier Service
Bulletin 670BA–27–059, Revision A, dated
March 8, 2012; which are 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. Send information 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. AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2011–03–13,
Amendment 39–16597 (76 FR 6539, February
7, 2011), are approved as AMOCs for 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
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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.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(m) Related Information
14 CFR Part 39
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2010–18R1,
dated March 19, 2012, for related
information. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-0997-0003.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference may
be obtained at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD.
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0039; Directorate
Identifier 2013–SW–058–AD; Amendment
39–17737; AD 2014–02–09]
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
10, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–02468 Filed 2–6–14; 8:45 am]
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RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter
France (Eurocopter) Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
Jkt 232001
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Eurocopter Model EC225LP and
AS332L1 helicopters with emergency
floatation gear. The AD requires, before
the next overwater flight, inspecting the
strap installation on the hinged rods of
the emergency flotation gear on both
rear cradles for correct installation. If a
strap is installed under the hinged rod
median plate rather than over it,
reinstalling the strap is required. The
AD is prompted by incorrect routing of
the straps on the hinged rods of the
emergency flotation gear rear cradles.
The actions are intended to detect
incorrect strap installation and prevent
failure of the rods or straps upon
deployment of the emergency flotation
gear, incorrect float position, and
subsequent capsizing of the helicopter.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 24, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain documents listed in this AD
as of February 24, 2014.
We must receive comments on this
AD by April 8, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not provide you with notice and
an opportunity to provide your
comments prior to it becoming effective.
However, we invite you to participate in
this rulemaking by submitting written
comments, data, or views. We also
invite comments relating to the
economic, environmental, energy, or
federalism impacts that resulted from
adopting this AD. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the AD, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should send only one copy
of written comments, or if comments are
filed electronically, commenters should
submit them only one time. We will file
in the docket all comments that we
receive, as well as a report summarizing
each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerning this
rulemaking during the comment period.
We will consider all the comments we
receive and may conduct additional
rulemaking based on those comments.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
(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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on March 14, 2014.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–
059, Revision B, dated September 26, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on March 14, 2011 (76 FR
6539, February 7, 2011).
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–
055, Revision A, dated August 6, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) 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.
(6) You may view this 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.
(7) 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.
VerDate Mar<15>2010
Federal Aviation Administration
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 European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
incorporated by reference service
information, the economic 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 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) 641–3775; or at https://
www.eurocopter.com/techpub. You may
review the referenced service
information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort
Worth, Texas 76137.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary
Roach, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Regulations and Policy Group,
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
gary.b.roach@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We are adopting a new AD for
Eurocopter Model EC225LP and
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0997; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-060-AD;
Amendment 39-17729; AD 2014-02-01]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-03-
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13 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series
700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
airplanes, and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes.
AD 2011-03-13 required repetitive inspections of the rudder travel
limiter (RTL) return springs and primary actuator, and corrective
actions if necessary. This new AD requires replacing certain RTL return
springs, including doing related investigative and corrective actions,
if necessary; which is terminating action for the repetitive
inspections. This new AD also revises the applicability. This AD was
prompted by reports of failure of the RTL return spring. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of the RTL, which would permit an increase
of rudder authority beyond normal structural limits and consequently
affect the controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 14, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 14,
2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March
14, 2011 (76 FR 6539, February 7, 2011).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2012-0997; or in person at the
Docket 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.
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 view 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone (516) 228-7318; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2011-03-13, Amendment 39-16597 (76 FR 6539,
February 7, 2011). AD 2011-03-13 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes,
Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and Model CL-
600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on September 24, 2012 (77 FR 58787). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of failure of the RTL return spring. The NPRM
proposed to continue to require repetitive inspections of the rudder
travel limiter (RTL) return springs and primary actuator, and
corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require
replacing certain RTL return springs, including doing related
investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. The NPRM also
proposed to revise the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the RTL, which would permit an increase of rudder authority
beyond normal structural limits and consequently affect the
controllability of the airplane.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the airworthiness
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2010-18R1, dated March 19, 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:
Rudder Travel Limiter (RTL) return spring, part number (P/N)
E0650-069-2750S, failed prior to completion of the required
endurance test. In addition, the replacement RTL return spring, P/N
670-93465-1 (see Note) was found to be susceptible to chafing on the
primary actuator, which could also result in eventual dormant spring
failure. There are two return springs in the RTL and if both springs
failed, a subsequent mechanical disconnect of the RTL components
would result in an unannunciated failure of the RTL. This, in turn,
would permit an increase of rudder authority beyond normal
structural limits and, in the event of a strong rudder input, the
controllability of the aeroplane could be affected.
Note: RTL return springs, P/N 670-93465-1, were installed in
production aeroplanes serial number 10266 (CL-600-2C10) and 15182
(CL-600-2D24) respectively and were introduced in-service by
[Bombardier] Service Bulletin (SB) 670BA-27-047. [Bombardier] SB
670BA-27-047 has since been superseded by [Bombardier] SB 670BA-27-
055.
This [TCCA] AD mandates repetitive [detailed] visual inspection
of the RTL [for broken] return springs and [damage through the
casing or chafing of the casing of the] primary actuator, [and]
replacement of parts as necessary.
This revision mandates the installation of the RTL return
spring, P/N BA670-93468-1, as a terminating action to this [TCCA]
AD.
This AD expands the applicability by adding Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional
Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplane, serial number 10002. This AD also
reduces the applicability by removing Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes serial numbers 10334 and subsequent;
and also removes Model CL-600-2D15, serial numbers 15289 and
subsequent. The installation consists of replacing certain RTL return
springs with new springs and doing related investigative and corrective
actions, if necessary. The related investigative action is a detailed
inspection of the casing of the primary actuator for signs of chafing
or missing paint. Corrective actions include replacing any broken
return spring with a new spring, repairing any chafing of the primary
actuator on its casing, and replacing any primary actuator that has
damage through its casing with a new actuator. You may examine the MCAI
in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-0997-0003.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received.
Request To Correct Service Information
Mesa Air Lines Inc. (Mesa) requested that we correct a step
sequence in Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-059, Revision A, dated
March 8, 2012. Mesa stated that step (6) of the job set-up section, in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-059, Revision A, dated March 8,
2012, specifies installing the rig pin. Mesa stated that it is not
until step (10) that Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-059, Revision
A, dated March 8, 2012, specifies removing panels 325DL and 325EL, and
that removing these panels is necessary to install the rig pin.
We agree with the commenter's request regarding the incorrect step
sequence. The manufacturer has issued Revision B to Bombardier Service
Bulletin 670BA-27-059, dated September 26, 2013, which corrects the
step sequence. We have revised paragraph (j) of this final rule to
reference Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-059, Revision B, dated
September 26, 2013; and added Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-
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059, Revision A, dated March 8, 2012, to paragraph (k)(2) in this final
rule to provide credit for the actions required by paragraph (j) of
this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of
this AD.
Request To Clarify Part Information
Mesa observed that Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-059,
Revision A, dated March 8, 2012, does not mention, reference, or
address part number (P/N) BA670-93470-5 (rudder travel limiter). Mesa
asked whether Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-059, Revision A,
dated March 8, 2012, or the proposed AD (77 FR 58787, September 24,
2012) applies to its airplanes, since the service information does not
reference P/N BA670-93470-5.
We agree that clarification is necessary. Only paragraph (j) of
this final rule refers to Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-059,
Revision B, dated September 26, 2013. Paragraph (j) of this final rule
affects airplanes having parts identified in paragraphs (j)(1) and
(j)(2) of this final rule, and P/N BA670-93470-5 is not identified.
Therefore, operators are not required to do the actions specified in
paragraph (j) of this final rule on airplanes having P/N BA670-93470-5.
However, airplanes having P/N BA670-93470-5 are still affected by
this final rule. This AD applies to airplanes having serial numbers
identified in paragraph (c) of this final rule; paragraph (c) of this
final rule does not exclude airplanes having specific parts. All
operators of the airplanes identified in applicability of this final
rule must show compliance with the provisions of this final rule,
including a determination that specific paragraphs do not apply. We
have not changed this final rule in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this 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 58787, September 24, 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 58787, September 24, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 366 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection [actions retained from 2 work-hours x $85 $0 $170 per inspection $62,220 per
AD 2011-03-13, Amendment 39- per hour = $170 cycle. inspection cycle.
16597 (76 FR 6539, February 7, per inspection
2011)]. cycle.
Replacement [new action]......... 8 work-hours x $85 1,291 $1,971............. $721,386.
per hour = $680.
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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 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-0997-0003; 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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD
2011-03-13, Amendment 39-16597 (76 FR 6539, February 7, 2011), and
adding the following new AD:
2014-02-01 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-17729. Docket No. FAA-
2012-0997; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-060-AD.
[[Page 7385]]
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 14,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2011-03-13, Amendment 39-16597 (76 FR
6539, February 7, 2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10333 inclusive.
(2) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; and
Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial
numbers 15001 through 15288 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of failure of the rudder travel
limiter (RTL) return spring. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the RTL, which would permit an increase of rudder
authority beyond normal structural limits and consequently affect
the controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Retained Initial Inspections and Replacement/Repair for Certain
Airplanes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2011-03-13, Amendment 39-16597 (76 FR 6539, February 7, 2011).
Except for Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplane, serial number 10002, for airplanes that have accumulated
4,000 or less total flight hours as of March 14, 2011 (the effective
date of AD 2011-03-13): Before the accumulation of 6,000 total
flight hours, do a detailed inspection of the RTL for broken return
springs and damage through the casing, or chafing of the casing of
the primary actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-055, Revision
A, dated August 6, 2010. Before further flight, replace any broken
return springs with new springs, and repair or replace with a new
actuator any chafed or damaged primary actuator, as applicable, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-055, Revision A, dated August 6, 2010.
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000
flight hours. Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph
(j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Retained Initial Inspections and Replacement/Repair for Certain
Higher Flight Time Airplanes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2011-03-13, Amendment 39-16597 (76 FR 6539, February 7, 2011).
Except for Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplane, serial number 10002, for airplanes that have accumulated
more than 4,000 total flight hours as of March 14, 2011 (the
effective date of AD 2011-03-13): Within 2,000 flight hours after
March 14, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-03-13), do a detailed
inspection of the RTL for broken return springs and damage through
the casing, or chafing of the casing of the primary actuator, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-055, Revision A, dated August 6, 2010.
Before further flight, replace any broken return springs with new
springs, and repair or replace any chafed or damaged primary
actuator with a new actuator, as applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-
055, Revision A, dated August 6, 2010. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight hours.
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD
terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(i) New RTL Spring Inspection and Replacement for a Certain Airplane
For Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplane, serial number 10002, at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of
the RTL for broken return springs and damage through the casing, or
chafing of the casing of the primary actuator, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA-27-055, Revision A, dated August 6, 2010. Before further
flight, replace any broken return springs with new springs, and
repair or replace with a new actuator any chafed or damaged primary
actuator, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-055, Revision
A, dated August 6, 2010. Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight hours. Accomplishment of the
applicable actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates
the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) If the airplane has accumulated 4,000 or less total flight
hours as of the effective date of this AD: Before the accumulation
of 6,000 total flight hours.
(2) If the airplane has accumulated more than 4,000 total flight
hours as of the effective date of this AD: Within 2,000 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD.
(j) New RTL Spring Replacement
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2)
of this AD: Replace the RTL return springs with new springs, and do
all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-059, Revision B, dated September 26, 2013.
Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions
before further flight. Accomplishment of the applicable actions
required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs
(g), (h), and (i) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes with RTL return springs having part number (P/
N) 670-93465-1: Within 6,000 flight cycles after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) For airplanes with RTL return springs having P/N E0650-069-
2750S: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(2)(i),
(j)(2)(ii), or (j)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) For airplanes with 15,400 total flight cycles or more as of
the effective date of this AD: Within 2,000 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD.
(ii) For airplanes with 5,200 total flight cycles or more, but
less than 15,400 total flight cycles as of the effective date of
this AD: Within 5,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, but not to exceed 17,400 total flight cycles.
(iii) For airplanes with less than 5,200 total flight cycles as
of the effective date of this AD: Before accumulating 10,200 total
flight cycles.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before March 14, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-03-13,
Amendment 39-16597 (76 FR 6539, February 7, 2011)), using Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA-27-055, dated May 11, 2010, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-
27-059, dated October 12, 2011; or Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA-27-059, Revision A, dated March 8, 2012; which are 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. Send information 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. AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2011-03-13, Amendment 39-16597 (76 FR 6539,
February 7, 2011), are approved as AMOCs for 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
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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
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-18R1, dated March
19, 2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-0997-0003.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference may be obtained at the addresses specified
in paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 14, 2014.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-059, Revision B, dated
September 26, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 14, 2011 (76 FR 6539, February 7, 2011).
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-27-055, Revision A, dated
August 6, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) 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.
(6) You may view this 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.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 10, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-02468 Filed 2-6-14; 8:45 am]
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