Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Airplanes, 12428-12431 [2014-04887]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0129; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–105–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–15–
09, which applies to certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400,
–401, and –402 airplanes. AD 2011–15–
09 currently requires repetitive
inspections for proper operation of the
main landing gear (MLG) alternate
extension system (AES), and corrective
actions if necessary. Since we issued AD
2011–15–09, we have determined that,
for certain airplanes not affected by AD
2011–15–09, a different MLG AES cam
mechanism assembly was installed
resulting in input lever fractures and
inability to open the MLG door; those
assemblies could be subject to the same
unsafe condition in AD 2011–15–09.
This new proposed AD would require,
for certain airplanes, new repetitive
inspections for proper operation of the
MLG AES, and corrective actions if
necessary. This proposed AD would
also require eventually replacing the
MLG AES cam mechanism assembly
with a new assembly, which would
terminate the repetitive inspections for
those airplanes. We are proposing this
AD to prevent improper operation of the
cam mechanism or rupture of the door
release cable, which could result in loss
of control of the airplane during
landing.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 21, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
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DATES:
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,
Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123
Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375–
4000; fax 416–375–4539; email
thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
Internet https://www.bombardier.com.
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0129; or in person at the Docket
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2014–0129; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–105–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
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Discussion
On July 6, 2011, we issued AD 2011–
15–09, Amendment 39–16756 (76 FR
42033, July 18, 2011). AD 2011–15–09
required actions intended to address an
unsafe condition on the products listed
above.
Since we issued AD 2011–15–09,
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2011–01R2,
dated May 21, 2013 (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:
Two cases of the main landing gear (MLG)
alternate extension system (AES) cam
mechanism failure were found during line
checks. The cam mechanism operates the
cable to open the MLG door and releases the
MLG uplock in sequence. In the case where
it is necessary to deploy the MLG using the
AES, the failure of the MLG AES cam
mechanism on one side will lead to an unsafe
asymmetrical landing configuration.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the
cam mechanism failure may have occurred
and remained dormant after a previous AES
operation. The cam mechanism may not have
fully returned to the normal rested position.
With the cam mechanism out of normal
rested position, normal powered landing gear
door operation could introduce sufficient
loads to fracture the cam mechanism or
rupture the door release cable.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the initial
and subsequent [detailed] inspections for
proper operation of the MLG AES cam
mechanism, and rectify [repair or replace
cam assembly with new or serviceable cam
assembly] as necessary.
Since the original issue of this [Canadian]
AD, Bombardier Inc. has determined that the
existing inspection procedure is insufficient
for verification of proper MLG AES cam
mechanism operation, and has superseded
this inspection procedure. Revision 1 of this
[Canadian] AD mandates the use of the
revised inspection [and rectification]
procedure.
Prior to the introduction of MLG AES cam
mechanism assembly part number (P/N)
48510–5 as terminating action, an interim
MLG AES cam mechanism assembly P/N
48510–3 was introduced.
Revision 2 of this [Canadian] AD updates
the applicability paragraph, updates the MLG
AES cam mechanism inspection criteria and
mandates the terminating action.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–
2014–0129.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Repair
Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 5, dated
June 6, 2012; and Issue 6, dated June 27,
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2012. Bombardier has also issued
Service Bulletin 84–32–100, Revision A,
dated August 30, 2012. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Repair Approvals
In many FAA transport ADs, when
the service information specifies to
contact the manufacturer for further
instructions if certain discrepancies are
found, we typically include in the AD
a requirement to accomplish the action
using a method approved by either the
FAA or the State of Design Authority (or
its delegated agent).
We have recently been notified that
certain laws in other countries do not
allow such delegation of authority, but
some countries do recognize design
approval organizations. In addition, we
have become aware that some U.S.
operators have used repair instructions
that were previously approved by a
State of Design Authority or a Design
Approval Holder (DAH) as a method of
compliance with this provision in FAA
ADs. Frequently, in these cases, the
previously approved repair instructions
come from the airplane structural repair
manual or the DAH repair approval
statements that were not specifically
developed to address the unsafe
condition corrected by the AD. Using
repair instructions that were not
specifically approved for a particular
AD creates the potential for doing
repairs that were not developed to
address the unsafe condition identified
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by the MCAI AD, the FAA AD, or the
applicable service information, which
could result in the unsafe condition not
being fully corrected.
To prevent the use of repairs that
were not specifically developed to
correct the unsafe condition, certain
requirements of this proposed AD
specify that the repair approval
specifically refer to the FAA AD. This
change is intended to clarify the method
of compliance and to provide operators
with better visibility of repairs that are
specifically developed and approved to
correct the unsafe condition. In
addition, we use the phrase ‘‘its
delegated agent, or the DAH with State
of Design Authority design organization
approval, as applicable’’ in this
proposed AD to refer to a DAH
authorized to approve certain required
repairs for this proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 75 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Inspection in AD
2011-15-09, Amendment
39–16756 (76 FR 42033,
July 18, 2011).
Inspection [new proposed
action].
Up to 24 work-hours × $85
per hour = up to $2,040
per inspection cycle.
$2,609 ...............................
Up to $4,649 per inspection cycle.
Up to $348,675 per inspection cycle.
$0 ......................................
$85 per inspection cycle ...
$6,375 per inspection
cycle.
$7,676 (2 cam assemblies)
$80,167 .............................
$601,200.
1 work-hour × $85 per
hour = $85 per inspection cycle.
Replacement of both cam
4 work-hours × $85 per
assemblies [new prohour = $680 [$340 per
posed terminating action].
cam assembly].
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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
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Cost per product
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
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Cost on U.S. operators
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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[Amended]
2. Amend § 39.13 by removing
airworthiness directive (AD) 2011–15–
09, Amendment 39–16756 (76 FR
42033, July 18, 2011), and adding the
following new AD:
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Bombardier, Inc: Docket No. FAA–2014–
0129; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–
105–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 21,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2011–15–09,
Amendment 39–16756 (76 FR 42033, July 18,
2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
4001, 4003 through 4418 inclusive, 4422 and
4423.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that a different MLG AES cam mechanism
assembly was installed resulting in input
lever fractures and inability to open the MLG
door; those assemblies could be subject to the
same unsafe condition in the existing AD. We
are issuing this AD to prevent improper
operation of the cam mechanism or rupture
of the door release cable, which could result
in loss of control of the airplane during
landing.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Detailed Inspection for Proper
Operation of the MLG
This paragraph restates the requirement in
paragraph (i) of AD 2011–15–09, Amendment
39–16756 (76 FR 42033, July 18, 2011), with
revised service information. For airplanes
with a MLG AES Cam Mechanism Assembly
having part number (P/N) 48510–1: Within
50 flight hours or 10 days after August 2,
2011 (the effective date of AD 2011–15–09,
Amendment 39–16756 (76 FR 42033, July 18,
2011)), whichever occurs first, do a detailed
inspection for proper operation of the MLG
AES cam mechanism, in accordance with
paragraph A) of Bombardier Repair Drawing
8/4–32–0160, Issue 3, dated February 15,
2011; or Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–
0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 50 flight hours or 10 days, whichever
occurs first. As of the effective date of this
AD, use only Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/
4–32–0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012.
(1) If the cam mechanism is found to reset
to the normal rested position without any
sticking or binding, it is operating properly.
(2) If the cam mechanism has not reset to
its normal rested position, or if any sticking
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or binding is observed, before further flight,
remove the cam assembly, in accordance
with paragraph A) of Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 3, dated
February 15, 2011; or Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 6, dated June 27,
2012, and do the actions in paragraph (g)(2)(i)
or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. As of the effective date
of this AD, use only Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 6, dated June 27,
2012.
(i) Repair the cam mechanism assembly,
including doing detailed inspections for
discrepancies (an inspection to determine
proper operation, an inspection for damage,
an inspection for corrosion and cadmium
coating degradation, and inspections to
determine dimensions are within the limits
specified in paragraph B) of Bombardier
Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 3, dated
February 15, 2011; or Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4–32–0160 Issue 6, dated June 27,
2012, in accordance with paragraph B) of
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 3, dated February 15, 2011; and install
the repaired cam assembly in accordance
with paragraph C) of Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 3, dated
February 15, 2011; or Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 6, dated June 27,
2012. As of the effective date of this AD, use
only Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–
0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012.
(ii) Install a new or serviceable cam
assembly, in accordance with paragraph C) of
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 3, dated February 15, 2011; or
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012.
(3) If the cam mechanism is found
damaged or inoperative during the repair
specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD, or
if any discrepancies are found and
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 3, dated February 15, 2011; or
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012; does not specify
repairs for those discrepancies, or repairs
specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD
cannot be accomplished: Before further
flight, repair and reinstall using a method
approved by the Manager, ANE–170, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, or the TCCA (or its delegated agent, or
the Design Approval Holder with TCCA’s
design organization approval, as applicable);
or install a new or serviceable cam assembly,
in accordance with paragraph C) of
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 3, dated February 15, 2011; or
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012, to install the
cam assembly.
(h) New Inspection for Proper Operation of
the MLG Replacement Part
For airplanes with a MLG AES cam
mechanism assembly having P/N 48510–3:
Within 1,800 flight hours or 9 months after
installation of the assembly, whichever
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occurs first after the effective date of this AD,
do a detailed inspection for proper operation
of the MLG AES cam mechanism, in
accordance with paragraph A) of Bombardier
Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 6, dated
June 27, 2012. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight
hours or 3 months, whichever occurs first.
(1) If the cam mechanism is found to reset
to the normal rested position without any
sticking or binding, it is operating properly.
(2) If the cam mechanism has not reset to
its normal rested position, or if any sticking
or binding is observed, before further flight,
remove the cam assembly, in accordance
with paragraph A) of Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 6, dated June 27,
2012, and do the actions required by
paragraphs (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Repair the cam mechanism assembly,
including doing detailed inspections for
discrepancies (an inspection to determine
proper operation, an inspection for damage,
an inspection for corrosion and cadmium
coating degradation, and inspections to
determine dimensions are within the limits
specified in paragraph B) of Bombardier
Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 6, dated
June 27, 2012), in accordance with paragraph
B) of Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–
0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012; and install
the repaired cam assembly in accordance
with paragraph C) of Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 6, dated June 27,
2012.
(ii) Install a new or serviceable cam
assembly, in accordance with paragraph C) of
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012.
(3) If the cam mechanism is found
damaged or inoperative during the repair
specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD; or
if any discrepancies are found and
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012, does not specify
repairs for those discrepancies; or repairs
specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD
cannot be accomplished: Before further
flight, do the applicable actions required by
paragraph (h)(3)(i) or (h)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Repair and reinstall using a method
approved by the Manager, ANE–170, New
York ACO, FAA, or Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA) (or its delegated agent, or
the Design Approval Holder with TCCA’s
design organization approval, as applicable).
For a repair method to be approved, the
repair approval must specifically refer to this
AD.
(ii) Install a new or serviceable cam
assembly, in accordance with paragraph C) of
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012.
(i) New Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Repair Drawing 8/4–32–0160, Issue 5, dated
June 6, 2012.
(j) New Terminating Action
Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, replace any MLG AES cam
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mechanism assembly having P/N 48510–1 or
P/N 48510–3 with a new MLG AES cam
mechanism assembly having P/N 48510–5, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–32–100, Revision A, dated August 30,
2012. Accomplishing this replacement
terminates the repetitive inspections required
by this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
26, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(k) New Credit for Previous Actions
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (j) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–32–100, dated August 15, 2012.
Federal Aviation Administration
(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. 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, use these actions if they are
FAA-approved. Corrective actions are
considered FAA-approved if they were
approved by the State of Design Authority (or
its delegated agent, or the DAH with a State
of Design Authority’s design organization
approval, as applicable). You are required to
ensure the product is airworthy before it is
returned to service.
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(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2011–01R2,
dated May 21, 2013, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2014–0129.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
Internet https://www.bombardier.com. 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.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0126; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–236–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports
of latently failed fuel shutoff valves
discovered during fuel filter
replacement. This proposed AD would
require revising the maintenance or
inspection program to include new
airworthiness limitations. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct
latent failures of the fuel shutoff valve
to the engine, which could result in the
inability to shut off fuel to the engine
and, in case of certain engine fires, an
uncontrollable fire that could lead to
wing failure.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 21, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
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0126; 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 proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: (425) 917–6509;
fax: (425) 917–6590; email:
rebel.nichols@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2014–0126; Directorate Identifier 2013–
NM–236–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received reports of latently
failed fuel shutoff valves discovered
during fuel filter replacement.
Deficiencies in the valve actuator design
have resulted in latent failures of the
fuel shutoff valve to the engine. This
condition, if not detected and corrected,
could result in latent failures of the fuel
shutoff valve to the engine, which could
result in the inability to shut off fuel to
the engine and, in case of certain engine
fires, an uncontrollable fire that could
lead to wing failure.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12428-12431]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04887]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0129; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-105-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-15-
09, which applies to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401,
and -402 airplanes. AD 2011-15-09 currently requires repetitive
inspections for proper operation of the main landing gear (MLG)
alternate extension system (AES), and corrective actions if necessary.
Since we issued AD 2011-15-09, we have determined that, for certain
airplanes not affected by AD 2011-15-09, a different MLG AES cam
mechanism assembly was installed resulting in input lever fractures and
inability to open the MLG door; those assemblies could be subject to
the same unsafe condition in AD 2011-15-09. This new proposed AD would
require, for certain airplanes, new repetitive inspections for proper
operation of the MLG AES, and corrective actions if necessary. This
proposed AD would also require eventually replacing the MLG AES cam
mechanism assembly with a new assembly, which would terminate the
repetitive inspections for those airplanes. We are proposing this AD to
prevent improper operation of the cam mechanism or rupture of the door
release cable, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
during landing.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 21, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-
4539; email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com. 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0129; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0129;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-105-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On July 6, 2011, we issued AD 2011-15-09, Amendment 39-16756 (76 FR
42033, July 18, 2011). AD 2011-15-09 required actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
Since we issued AD 2011-15-09, Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF-2011-01R2, dated May 21, 2013 (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:
Two cases of the main landing gear (MLG) alternate extension
system (AES) cam mechanism failure were found during line checks.
The cam mechanism operates the cable to open the MLG door and
releases the MLG uplock in sequence. In the case where it is
necessary to deploy the MLG using the AES, the failure of the MLG
AES cam mechanism on one side will lead to an unsafe asymmetrical
landing configuration.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the cam mechanism
failure may have occurred and remained dormant after a previous AES
operation. The cam mechanism may not have fully returned to the
normal rested position. With the cam mechanism out of normal rested
position, normal powered landing gear door operation could introduce
sufficient loads to fracture the cam mechanism or rupture the door
release cable.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the initial and subsequent
[detailed] inspections for proper operation of the MLG AES cam
mechanism, and rectify [repair or replace cam assembly with new or
serviceable cam assembly] as necessary.
Since the original issue of this [Canadian] AD, Bombardier Inc.
has determined that the existing inspection procedure is
insufficient for verification of proper MLG AES cam mechanism
operation, and has superseded this inspection procedure. Revision 1
of this [Canadian] AD mandates the use of the revised inspection
[and rectification] procedure.
Prior to the introduction of MLG AES cam mechanism assembly part
number (P/N) 48510-5 as terminating action, an interim MLG AES cam
mechanism assembly P/N 48510-3 was introduced.
Revision 2 of this [Canadian] AD updates the applicability
paragraph, updates the MLG AES cam mechanism inspection criteria and
mandates the terminating action.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-
2014-0129.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 5, dated
June 6, 2012; and Issue 6, dated June 27,
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2012. Bombardier has also issued Service Bulletin 84-32-100, Revision
A, dated August 30, 2012. The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in
the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Repair Approvals
In many FAA transport ADs, when the service information specifies
to contact the manufacturer for further instructions if certain
discrepancies are found, we typically include in the AD a requirement
to accomplish the action using a method approved by either the FAA or
the State of Design Authority (or its delegated agent).
We have recently been notified that certain laws in other countries
do not allow such delegation of authority, but some countries do
recognize design approval organizations. In addition, we have become
aware that some U.S. operators have used repair instructions that were
previously approved by a State of Design Authority or a Design Approval
Holder (DAH) as a method of compliance with this provision in FAA ADs.
Frequently, in these cases, the previously approved repair instructions
come from the airplane structural repair manual or the DAH repair
approval statements that were not specifically developed to address the
unsafe condition corrected by the AD. Using repair instructions that
were not specifically approved for a particular AD creates the
potential for doing repairs that were not developed to address the
unsafe condition identified by the MCAI AD, the FAA AD, or the
applicable service information, which could result in the unsafe
condition not being fully corrected.
To prevent the use of repairs that were not specifically developed
to correct the unsafe condition, certain requirements of this proposed
AD specify that the repair approval specifically refer to the FAA AD.
This change is intended to clarify the method of compliance and to
provide operators with better visibility of repairs that are
specifically developed and approved to correct the unsafe condition. In
addition, we use the phrase ``its delegated agent, or the DAH with
State of Design Authority design organization approval, as applicable''
in this proposed AD to refer to a DAH authorized to approve certain
required repairs for this proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 75 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 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 in AD Up to 24 $2,609............ Up to $4,649 per Up to $348,675 per
2011[dash]15[dash]09, Amendment work[dash]hours x inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
39-16756 (76 FR 42033, July 18, $85 per hour = up
2011). to $2,040 per
inspection cycle.
Inspection [new proposed action] 1 work-hour x $85 $0................ $85 per inspection $6,375 per
per hour = $85 cycle. inspection cycle.
per inspection
cycle.
Replacement of both cam 4 work-hours x $85 $7,676 (2 cam $80,167........... $601,200.
assemblies [new proposed per hour = $680 assemblies).
terminating action]. [$340 per cam
assembly].
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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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. Amend Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2011-15-
09, Amendment 39-16756 (76 FR 42033, July 18, 2011), and adding the
following new AD:
Bombardier, Inc: Docket No. FAA-2014-0129; Directorate Identifier
2013-NM-105-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 21, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2011-15-09, Amendment 39-16756 (76 FR
42033, July 18, 2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -
402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001,
4003 through 4418 inclusive, 4422 and 4423.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that a different MLG AES
cam mechanism assembly was installed resulting in input lever
fractures and inability to open the MLG door; those assemblies could
be subject to the same unsafe condition in the existing AD. We are
issuing this AD to prevent improper operation of the cam mechanism
or rupture of the door release cable, which could result in loss of
control of the airplane during landing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Detailed Inspection for Proper Operation of the MLG
This paragraph restates the requirement in paragraph (i) of AD
2011-15-09, Amendment 39-16756 (76 FR 42033, July 18, 2011), with
revised service information. For airplanes with a MLG AES Cam
Mechanism Assembly having part number (P/N) 48510-1: Within 50
flight hours or 10 days after August 2, 2011 (the effective date of
AD 2011-15-09, Amendment 39-16756 (76 FR 42033, July 18, 2011)),
whichever occurs first, do a detailed inspection for proper
operation of the MLG AES cam mechanism, in accordance with paragraph
A) of Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 3, dated February
15, 2011; or Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated
June 27, 2012. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 50 flight hours or 10 days, whichever occurs first. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-
32-0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012.
(1) If the cam mechanism is found to reset to the normal rested
position without any sticking or binding, it is operating properly.
(2) If the cam mechanism has not reset to its normal rested
position, or if any sticking or binding is observed, before further
flight, remove the cam assembly, in accordance with paragraph A) of
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 3, dated February 15,
2011; or Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated June
27, 2012, and do the actions in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of
this AD. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Bombardier
Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012.
(i) Repair the cam mechanism assembly, including doing detailed
inspections for discrepancies (an inspection to determine proper
operation, an inspection for damage, an inspection for corrosion and
cadmium coating degradation, and inspections to determine dimensions
are within the limits specified in paragraph B) of Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 3, dated February 15, 2011; or Bombardier
Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160 Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012, in
accordance with paragraph B) of Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-
0160, Issue 3, dated February 15, 2011; and install the repaired cam
assembly in accordance with paragraph C) of Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 3, dated February 15, 2011; or Bombardier
Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-
32-0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012.
(ii) Install a new or serviceable cam assembly, in accordance
with paragraph C) of Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 3,
dated February 15, 2011; or Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012. As of the effective date of this AD,
use only Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated June
27, 2012.
(3) If the cam mechanism is found damaged or inoperative during
the repair specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD, or if any
discrepancies are found and Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160,
Issue 3, dated February 15, 2011; or Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-
32-0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012; does not specify repairs for
those discrepancies, or repairs specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of
this AD cannot be accomplished: Before further flight, repair and
reinstall using a method approved by the Manager, ANE-170, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, or the TCCA (or its
delegated agent, or the Design Approval Holder with TCCA's design
organization approval, as applicable); or install a new or
serviceable cam assembly, in accordance with paragraph C) of
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 3, dated February 15,
2011; or Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated June
27, 2012. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Bombardier
Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012, to install
the cam assembly.
(h) New Inspection for Proper Operation of the MLG Replacement Part
For airplanes with a MLG AES cam mechanism assembly having P/N
48510-3: Within 1,800 flight hours or 9 months after installation of
the assembly, whichever occurs first after the effective date of
this AD, do a detailed inspection for proper operation of the MLG
AES cam mechanism, in accordance with paragraph A) of Bombardier
Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours or
3 months, whichever occurs first.
(1) If the cam mechanism is found to reset to the normal rested
position without any sticking or binding, it is operating properly.
(2) If the cam mechanism has not reset to its normal rested
position, or if any sticking or binding is observed, before further
flight, remove the cam assembly, in accordance with paragraph A) of
Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012,
and do the actions required by paragraphs (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of
this AD.
(i) Repair the cam mechanism assembly, including doing detailed
inspections for discrepancies (an inspection to determine proper
operation, an inspection for damage, an inspection for corrosion and
cadmium coating degradation, and inspections to determine dimensions
are within the limits specified in paragraph B) of Bombardier Repair
Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012), in accordance
with paragraph B) of Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6,
dated June 27, 2012; and install the repaired cam assembly in
accordance with paragraph C) of Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-
0160, Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012.
(ii) Install a new or serviceable cam assembly, in accordance
with paragraph C) of Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6,
dated June 27, 2012.
(3) If the cam mechanism is found damaged or inoperative during
the repair specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD; or if any
discrepancies are found and Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160,
Issue 6, dated June 27, 2012, does not specify repairs for those
discrepancies; or repairs specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this
AD cannot be accomplished: Before further flight, do the applicable
actions required by paragraph (h)(3)(i) or (h)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Repair and reinstall using a method approved by the Manager,
ANE-170, New York ACO, FAA, or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA) (or its delegated agent, or the Design Approval Holder with
TCCA's design organization approval, as applicable).
For a repair method to be approved, the repair approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(ii) Install a new or serviceable cam assembly, in accordance
with paragraph C) of Bombardier Repair Drawing 8/4-32-0160, Issue 6,
dated June 27, 2012.
(i) New Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Repair Drawing
8/4-32-0160, Issue 5, dated June 6, 2012.
(j) New Terminating Action
Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace any MLG AES cam
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mechanism assembly having P/N 48510-1 or P/N 48510-3 with a new MLG
AES cam mechanism assembly having P/N 48510-5, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
32-100, Revision A, dated August 30, 2012. Accomplishing this
replacement terminates the repetitive inspections required by this
AD.
(k) New Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
32-100, dated August 15, 2012.
(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. 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, use these actions if they
are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if
they were approved by the State of Design Authority (or its
delegated agent, or the DAH with a State of Design Authority's
design organization approval, as applicable). You are required to
ensure 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-2011-01R2, dated May 21,
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0129.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000;
fax 416-375-4539; email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
https://www.bombardier.com. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 26, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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