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Subpart O also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1828.
Subpart P also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1470; 1831e; 1831n; 1831p–1; 3339.
Subpart Q also issued under 12 U.S.C.
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3207; 3339; 15 U.S.C. 78b; 78l; 78m; 78n;
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1462; 1462a; 1463; 1464; 1828; 3331 et seq.
Subpart Y also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1831o.
Subpart Z also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1462; 1462a; 1463; 1464; 1828 (note).
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1820.
Subpart B also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1818.
Subpart C also issued under 5 U.S.C. 504;
554–557; 12 U.S.C. 1464; 1467; 1468; 1817;
1818; 1820; 1829; 3349, 4717; 15 U.S.C. 78l;
78o–5; 78u–2; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 31 U.S.C.
5321; 42 U.S.C. 4012a.
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1817; 1818; 1820; 15 U.S.C. 78l.
Subpart E also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1813; 1831m; 15 U.S.C. 78.
Subpart F also issued under 5 U.S.C. 552;
559; 12 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.
Subpart G also issued under 12 U.S.C. 2810
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1981, 1982, 3601–3619.
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1831x.
Subpart J also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1831p–1.
Subpart K also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1817; 1818; 15 U.S.C. 78c; 78l.
Subpart L also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1831p–1.
Subpart M also issued under 12 U.S.C.
1818.
Subpart N also issued under 12 U.S.C.
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Dated at Washington, DC, this 8th day of
April 2014.
By order of the Board of Directors.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Robert E. Feldman,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0250; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–165–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 CL–600–2B16
(CL–604 Variant) airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports
of in-flight uncommanded rudder
movements. This proposed AD would
require revising the airplane flight
manual (AFM) to incorporate an
uncommanded yaw motion procedure.
We are proposing this AD to prevent inflight uncommanded rudder
movements, which could lead to
structural failure and subsequent loss of
the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by June 5, 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,
ˆ
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. 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.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0250; 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 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:
Luke Walker, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7363; 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–2014–0250; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–165–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
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Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–22,
dated August 12, 2013 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes.
The MCAI states:
There have been several reported incidents
where Bombardier Regional Jet aeroplanes
experienced in-flight uncommanded rudder
movements. Investigation revealed that a
failure of the voltage regulator inside the yaw
damper actuator could lead to uncommanded
yaw movement. If not corrected, this
condition could lead to structural failure and
the subsequent loss of the aeroplane.
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Since the Challenger 604 aeroplanes have
the same system, and can also experience a
similar problem of uncommanded yaw
movement, Transport Canada is issuing this
[Canadian] AD that mandates the
introduction of an emergency procedure to
the Aeroplane Flight Manual (AFM) to
address the above-mentioned unsafe
condition.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0250.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier, Inc. has issued
emergency procedures for the applicable
AFMs:
• For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604
Variant) airplanes having serial numbers
(S/Ns) 5301 through 5665 inclusive:
Procedure 1.C., Uncommanded Yaw
Motion, of Section 03–06, Automatic
Flight Control System, of Chapter 3—
Emergency Procedures, of the
Bombardier Challenger CL–604 AFM,
PSP 604–1, Revision 89, dated July 8,
2013; and
• For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604
Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5701 and
subsequent: Procedure 1.C.,
Uncommanded Yaw Motion, of Section
03–06, Automatic Flight Control
System, of Chapter 3—Emergency
Procedures, of the Bombardier
Challenger CL–605 AFM, PSP 605–1,
Revision 25, dated July 8, 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 116 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour 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.
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Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $9,860, or $85 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:
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:
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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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2014–
0250; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–
165–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 5,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variants) airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
(S/Ns) 5301 through 5665 inclusive, and
5701 and subsequent.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 22, Autopilot System; and
Code 27, Rudder Actuator.
(i) Related Information
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of inflight uncommanded rudder movements. We
are issuing this AD to prevent in-flight
uncommanded rudder movements, which
could lead to structural failure and
subsequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170,
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 New York 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 Design Approval
Holder 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.
(g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the Emergency Procedures
Section of the applicable Bombardier AFM to
incorporate the uncommanded yaw motion
procedure specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
(g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
(1) For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604
Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5301 through
5665 inclusive: Procedure 1.C.,
Uncommanded Yaw Motion, of Section 03–
06, Automatic Flight Control System, of
Chapter 3—Emergency Procedures, of the
Bombardier Challenger CL–604 AFM, PSP
604–1, Revision 89, dated July 8, 2013.
(2) For Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604
Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 5701 and
subsequent: Procedure 1.C., Uncommanded
Yaw Motion, of Section 03–06, Automatic
Flight Control System, of Chapter 3—
Emergency Procedures, of the Bombardier
Challenger CL–605 AFM, PSP 605–1,
Revision 25, dated July 8, 2013.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–22, dated
August 12, 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–2014–0250.
(2) 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. 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 14,
2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, FAA, New York
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 1
[Docket No. USCG–2008–1259]
RIN 1625–AB32
Assessment Framework and
Organizational Restatement Regarding
Preemption for Certain Regulations
Issued by the Coast Guard
Coast Guard, DHS.
Proposed rule; notice of public
meetings; request for comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard announces
two public meetings to receive
comments on a notice of proposed
rulemaking addressing the Coast
Guard’s assessment framework for, and
restating its position regarding, the
federalism implications of regulations
issued under the authority of various
statutes within Titles 33 and 46 of the
United States Code. The meetings will
be held in two locations in order to
allow for greater public involvement.
DATES: The public meetings will be held
on the following dates:
• Arlington, VA [Washington, DCarea], May 13, 2014, from 12:30 p.m. to
3 p.m.
• Seattle, WA, May 16, 2014, from
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The meetings may conclude before
the allotted time if all matters for
discussion have been addressed.
Written comments and related material
may also be submitted to Coast Guard
personnel specified at that meeting.
Those who plan to attend should
notify the Coast Guard of their plans by
May 6, 2014, using the contact
information in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
notice.
The comment period for the proposed
rule closes May 26, 2014. All comments
and related material submitted after the
meeting must either be submitted to our
online docket via https://
www.regulations.gov on or before May
26, 2014, or reach the Docket
Management Facility by that date.
ADDRESSES: The public meetings will be
held at the following locations:
• Arlington, VA [Washington, DCarea]—U.S. Coast Guard Personnel
Service Center (PSC), 4200 Wilson
Boulevard, Alexander Hamilton Room,
9th floor, Arlington, VA 20598–7200
• Seattle, WA—Henry M. Jackson
Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue,
North Auditorium, Room 3448, Seattle,
WA 98174–1067
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0250; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-165-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 CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by reports of in-flight uncommanded
rudder movements. This proposed AD would require revising the airplane
flight manual (AFM) to incorporate an uncommanded yaw motion procedure.
We are proposing this AD to prevent in-flight uncommanded rudder
movements, which could lead to structural failure and subsequent loss
of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 5, 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., 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0250; 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
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: Luke Walker, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7363; 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-2014-0250;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-165-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-
2013-22, dated August 12, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604
Variant) airplanes. The MCAI states:
There have been several reported incidents where Bombardier
Regional Jet aeroplanes experienced in-flight uncommanded rudder
movements. Investigation revealed that a failure of the voltage
regulator inside the yaw damper actuator could lead to uncommanded
yaw movement. If not corrected, this condition could lead to
structural failure and the subsequent loss of the aeroplane.
Since the Challenger 604 aeroplanes have the same system, and
can also experience a similar problem of uncommanded yaw movement,
Transport Canada is issuing this [Canadian] AD that mandates the
introduction of an emergency procedure to the Aeroplane Flight
Manual (AFM) to address the above-mentioned unsafe condition.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0250.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier, Inc. has issued emergency procedures for the applicable
AFMs:
For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having
serial numbers (S/Ns) 5301 through 5665 inclusive: Procedure 1.C.,
Uncommanded Yaw Motion, of Section 03-06, Automatic Flight Control
System, of Chapter 3--Emergency Procedures, of the Bombardier
Challenger CL-604 AFM, PSP 604-1, Revision 89, dated July 8, 2013; and
For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/
Ns 5701 and subsequent: Procedure 1.C., Uncommanded Yaw Motion, of
Section 03-06, Automatic Flight Control System, of Chapter 3--Emergency
Procedures, of the Bombardier Challenger CL-605 AFM, PSP 605-1,
Revision 25, dated July 8, 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 116 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour 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 $9,860, or $85 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:
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:
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PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2014-0250; Directorate Identifier
2013-NM-165-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 5, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604
Variants) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers
(S/Ns) 5301 through 5665 inclusive, and 5701 and subsequent.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Autopilot
System; and Code 27, Rudder Actuator.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of in-flight uncommanded rudder
movements. We are issuing this AD to prevent in-flight uncommanded
rudder movements, which could lead to structural failure and
subsequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
Emergency Procedures Section of the applicable Bombardier AFM to
incorporate the uncommanded yaw motion procedure specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
(1) For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns
5301 through 5665 inclusive: Procedure 1.C., Uncommanded Yaw Motion,
of Section 03-06, Automatic Flight Control System, of Chapter 3--
Emergency Procedures, of the Bombardier Challenger CL-604 AFM, PSP
604-1, Revision 89, dated July 8, 2013.
(2) For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns
5701 and subsequent: Procedure 1.C., Uncommanded Yaw Motion, of
Section 03-06, Automatic Flight Control System, of Chapter 3--
Emergency Procedures, of the Bombardier Challenger CL-605 AFM, PSP
605-1, Revision 25, dated July 8, 2013.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, FAA,
New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, 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 New York 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 Design Approval Holder 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.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2013-22, dated August 12,
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-2014-0250.
(2) 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 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 14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-08986 Filed 4-18-14; 8:45 am]
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