Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes, 19546-19548 [2014-07934]

Download as PDF 19546 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 68 / Wednesday, April 9, 2014 / Proposed Rules the small businesses that receive services from them. List of Subjects in 13 CFR Part 102 Freedom of information, Privacy, Grants. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, SBA proposes to amend 13 CFR part 102 as follows: PART 102—RECORD DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY 1. The authority citation for part 102 is revised to read as follows: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 552a, 15 U.S.C. 648(a)(7) and 656(n); 31 U.S.C. 9701; 44 U.S.C. 3501, E.O. 12600, 52 FR 23781, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 235. ■ 2. Add subpart C to read as follows: Subpart C—Standards for Collection and Use of Program Activity Data and Surveys Sec. 102.50 Purpose and scope. 102.51 Definitions. 102.52 Standards for disclosure and use of information. 102.53 Data collection methodologies. 102.54 Use of program activity or survey and poll data. 102.55 Use of financial examination and programmatic review data. § 102.50 Purpose and scope. The purpose of these regulations is to establish standards for the disclosure of information collected from any individual or small business concern receiving assistance from SBA through its resource partners. The scope of these regulations is limited to SBA conducted financial examinations or programmatic reviews of a resource partner, or a survey or poll conducted of an SBA resource partner’s clients. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS § 102.51 Definitions Audit means a financial examination or programmatic review conducted by the Office of Entrepreneurial Development. This provision does not apply to audits, investigations or other activities conducted by the SBA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) or a financial statement audit. Client means a person or small business that receives management or technical assistance from SBA, an SBA resource partner, an approved SBA lender, or any other provider participating in any of SBA’s programs. The assistance is direct or indirect and may also include loans, or investments or other such activities as enumerated in agreements or funding documents between the resource partner and SBA. Customer Satisfaction means the degree to which clients would VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:37 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 232001 recommend the service received to other small business individuals and/or that they were generally pleased with the service provided to them and would use the service again. Examination means a financial examination or programmatic review. This provision does not apply to audits conducted by the SBA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) or a financial statement audit. Poll means an informal, voluntary data collection that contains broad based questions that place little to no burden on the respondent. A Poll is anecdotal and not statistical in nature, and is used to gain a quick view of a particular issue. A Poll does not collect information protected under the Privacy Act of 1974. Program Activity Data means data collected through any methods established by or on behalf of SBA concerning a resource partner’s client activity, including but not limited to, counseling, training, and other technical assistance activities. Resource Partner means any grantee, subrecipient, or system of grantees and subrecipients that enters into a formal agreement with SBA to deliver small business management and technical assistance to the general public, small business concerns and/or any specialized assistance related thereto. Submitter means any person or entity that provides information to SBA through a data collection system, survey, poll, financial examination, programmatic review or other data collection activity. Survey means a collection of data whose purposes include the description, estimation, or analysis of the characteristics of groups, organizations, segments, activities, or geographic areas. § 102.52 Standards for disclosure and use of information. The standards in subparts A and B of 13 CFR part 102 relating to privacy and disclosure of information collected and maintained by the SBA apply to the disclosure and use of information collected from resource partners and their clients. § 102.53 Data collection methodologies. All data collection methodologies utilized will be consistent with relevant Federal rules and regulations, including the Paperwork Reduction Act, and SBA standard operating procedures. § 102.54 Use of program activity or survey and poll data. Program activity and client survey or poll data are collected for the purposes of: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (a) Measuring the effect and economic or other impact of Agency programs; (b) Assessing public and resource partner needs; (c) Measuring customer satisfaction; (c) Guiding program policy development; (d) Improving grant-making processes; (e) Improving relationship management with these entities; and (f) Other areas SBA determines would be valuable to strengthen programs and/ or enhance support for clients. § 102.55 Use of financial examination or programmatic review data. Financial examination or programmatic review data regarding client information is collected, to the extent necessary, for the purposes of: (a) Assessing the quality, quantity and scope of client service provided; (b) Ensuring compliance with the governing rules and program requirements; (c) Determining the appropriateness of activities conducted under the program and/or cost incurred by submitters such as grantees, resource partners, contractors, lenders and other program stakeholders; and (d) Other areas relevant to SBA oversight of its programs. This data is separate from ongoing program activity data and does not interfere with the collection of that information. Dated: March 31, 2014. Marianne O’Brien Markowitz, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 2014–07850 Filed 4–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0191; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–256–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of swing arm assemblies of engine fuel feed ejector pumps detaching from the outlet port of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09APP1.SGM 09APP1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 68 / Wednesday, April 9, 2014 / Proposed Rules the engine fuel feed ejector pump and partially blocking the engine fuel feed line. This proposed AD would require installing a restrictor into the engine fuel feed line. We are proposing this AD to prevent blocked engine fuel flow and possible engine flameout. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 27, 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. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 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– 0191; 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 (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Morton Lee, Propulsion Engineer, Propulsion & Services Branch, ANE– 173, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7355; fax 516–794–5531. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:37 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 232001 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–2014–0191; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–256–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 Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–35, dated November 15, 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: There have been incidents of the ‘‘ENG FUEL PRESS’’ caution light illuminating inflight. An investigation revealed the engine fuel feed ejector pump swing arm assembly became detached from the outlet port of the engine fuel feed ejector pump and partially blocked the engine fuel feed line. If the failed swing arm assembly migrates along the fuel line downstream of the Fuel Tank AUX Pump junction, it could block the engine fuel flow and the affected engine may experience a flameout condition. Bombardier issued Service Bulletin (SB) 84–28–16 to introduce a restrictor into the engine fuel feed line that is designed to contain a detached ejector pump swing arm assembly. This [Canadian] AD mandates the installation of a restrictor into the engine fuel feed line to prevent possible engine flameout. 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– 2014–0191. Relevant Service Information Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84–28–16, Revision B, dated June 17, 2013. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 19547 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 81 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 12 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $82,620, or $1,020 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this 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: E:\FR\FM\09APP1.SGM 09APP1 19548 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 68 / Wednesday, April 9, 2014 / Proposed Rules 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 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. Amend § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2014– 0191; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM– 256–AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by May 27, 2014. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 4001, and 4003 through 4417 inclusive, with installed engine fuel feed ejector pump having part number (P/N) 2960008–102. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of swing arm assemblies of engine fuel feed ejector pumps detaching from the outlet port of the engine fuel feed ejector pump and partially blocking the engine fuel feed line. We are issuing this AD to prevent blocked engine fuel flow and possible engine flameout. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:37 Apr 08, 2014 Jkt 232001 (g) Installation Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, install a restrictor into the engine fuel feed line, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–16, Revision B, dated June 17, 2013. (h) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–16, dated July 16, 2012; or Revision A, dated May 23, 2013. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, 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). For a repair method to be approved, the repair approval must specifically refer to this AD. You are required to ensure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–35, dated November 15, 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 it in Docket No. FAA–2014–0191. (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 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 2, 2014. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2014–07934 Filed 4–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0192; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–221–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–10– 06, for all Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter, A330–200, A330–300, A340– 200, A340–300, A340–500, and A340– 600 series airplanes. AD 2013–10–06 currently requires an inspection to identify the installed windshields, and replacement of any affected windshield. Since we issued AD 2013–10–06, the manufacturer has identified a new batch of affected windshield parts on the airplane. This proposed AD would expand the inspection area to 15 additional windshields’ serial numbers. We are proposing this AD to prevent significantly increased workload for the flightcrew, which could, under some flight phases and/or circumstances, constitute an unsafe condition. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 27, 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09APP1.SGM 09APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 68 (Wednesday, April 9, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 19546-19548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07934]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0191; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-256-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 adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by reports of swing arm assemblies of engine 
fuel feed ejector pumps detaching from the outlet port of

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the engine fuel feed ejector pump and partially blocking the engine 
fuel feed line. This proposed AD would require installing a restrictor 
into the engine fuel feed line. We are proposing this AD to prevent 
blocked engine fuel flow and possible engine flameout.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 27, 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-
0191; 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 (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments 
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Morton Lee, Propulsion Engineer, 
Propulsion & Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7355; 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-2014-0191; 
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-256-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

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2013-35, dated November 15, 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:

    There have been incidents of the ``ENG FUEL PRESS'' caution 
light illuminating in-flight. An investigation revealed the engine 
fuel feed ejector pump swing arm assembly became detached from the 
outlet port of the engine fuel feed ejector pump and partially 
blocked the engine fuel feed line. If the failed swing arm assembly 
migrates along the fuel line downstream of the Fuel Tank AUX Pump 
junction, it could block the engine fuel flow and the affected 
engine may experience a flameout condition.
    Bombardier issued Service Bulletin (SB) 84-28-16 to introduce a 
restrictor into the engine fuel feed line that is designed to 
contain a detached ejector pump swing arm assembly.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the installation of a restrictor 
into the engine fuel feed line to prevent possible engine flameout.

    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-2014-0191.

Relevant Service Information

    Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84-28-16, Revision B, dated 
June 17, 2013. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 81 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 12 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $82,620, or $1,020 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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:

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    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

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. Amend Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2014-0191; Directorate Identifier 
2013-NM-256-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 27, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -
402 airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 4001, 
and 4003 through 4417 inclusive, with installed engine fuel feed 
ejector pump having part number (P/N) 2960008-102.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of swing arm assemblies of 
engine fuel feed ejector pumps detaching from the outlet port of the 
engine fuel feed ejector pump and partially blocking the engine fuel 
feed line. We are issuing this AD to prevent blocked engine fuel 
flow and possible engine flameout.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Installation

    Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first, 
after the effective date of this AD, install a restrictor into the 
engine fuel feed line, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-16, Revision B, 
dated June 17, 2013.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-16, dated 
July 16, 2012; or Revision A, dated May 23, 2013. This service 
information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the 
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing 
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this 
AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer, 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). For a repair method to be approved, 
the repair approval must specifically refer to this AD. You are 
required to ensure the product is airworthy before it is returned to 
service.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2013-35, dated November 
15, 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 it in Docket No. FAA-2014-0191.
    (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 April 2, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-07934 Filed 4-8-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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