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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0750; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–147–AD]
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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 all
SUMMARY:
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Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of dislodged engine
fan cowl panels. This proposed AD
would require installing additional
attaching hardware on the left and right
fan cowl access panels and the nacelle
attaching structures. We are proposing
this AD to prevent damage to the
fuselage and flight control surfaces from
dislodged engine fan cowl panels.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 17,
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: 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.
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–
0750; 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
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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:
Andreas Rambalakos, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical
Systems Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7345; fax
516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the potential safety hazard of the subject
panel dislodgement, Bombardier has issued
Service Bulletin (SB) 601R–71–034 to install
additional fasteners for the attachment of the
engine fan cowl panels to the nacelle’s
structure.
This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
compliance with Bombardier SB 601R–71–
034.
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.
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–
0750.
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–2014–0750; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–147–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.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service
Bulletin 601R–71–034, Revision B,
dated August 1, 2014. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
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.
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Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the airworthiness
authority for Canada, has issued
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–
2014–20, dated July 9, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–
2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
airplanes. The MCAI states:
There have been a number of engine fan
cowl panel dislodgement incidents reported
on the Bombardier CL–600–2B19 aeroplane
fleet. The dislodged panels may cause
damage to the fuselage and flight control
surfaces of the aeroplane. Also, the debris
from a dislodged panel may result in runway
contamination and has the potential of
causing injury on the ground.
Although the majority of the subject panel
dislodgements were reported on the first or
second flight after an engine maintenance
task was performed that required removal
and reinstallation of the subject panels, the
frequency of the dislodgements indicates that
the existing attachment design is prone to
human (maintenance) error.
Bombardier has attempted to mitigate this
issue by issuing maintenance advisories
emphasizing the proper installation of engine
fan cowl panels. In order to further mitigate
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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 518 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 9 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 $5,248 per
product. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $3,114,734, or
$6,013 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
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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–
0750; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
147–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by November
17, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc.
Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100
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& 440) airplanes, certificated in any category,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
dislodged engine fan cowl panels. We are
issuing this AD to prevent damage to the
fuselage and flight control surfaces from
dislodged engine fan cowl panels.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Fastener Installation
Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD: Install attaching hardware on
the left and right fan cowl access panels and
the nacelle attaching structures, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
601R–71–034, Revision B, dated August 1,
2014.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
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(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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
the approval must include the DAOauthorized signature.
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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 601R–71–034, dated March 31, 2014;
or Service Bulletin 601R–71–034, Revision A,
dated April 28, 2014. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
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(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–20, dated
July 9, 2014, 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–
2014–0750.
(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
September 24, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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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.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Rolls-Royce
Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street,
Mail Code NB–01–06, Indianapolis, IN
46225, phone: 317–230–1667; email:
CMSEindyOSD@rolls-royce.com;
Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. You may
view this service information at the
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 781–238–7125.
ADDRESSES:
Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR Part 39
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 2100
series turboprop engines and AE 3007A
and 3007C series turbofan engines. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports
of pitting in the wheel bores and
subsequent RRC analysis that concluded
that lower life limits are needed for the
affected turbine wheels. This proposed
AD would reduce the approved life
limits of the affected turbine wheels.
This proposed AD would also require an
eddy current inspection (ECI) of certain
RRC engines with affected turbine
wheels. We are proposing this AD to
prevent uncontained failure of the
turbine wheels, damage to the engine,
and damage to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by December 1, 2014.
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0462; 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: Kyri
Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300
E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018;
phone: 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–
7834; email: kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0462; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NE–06–AD]
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
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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–
2014–0462; Directorate Identifier 2014–
NE–06–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0750; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-147-AD]
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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 all
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of dislodged engine
fan cowl panels. This proposed AD would require installing additional
attaching hardware on the left and right fan cowl access panels and the
nacelle attaching structures. We are proposing this AD to prevent
damage to the fuselage and flight control surfaces from dislodged
engine fan cowl panels.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 17,
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: 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://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0750; 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
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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: Andreas Rambalakos, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7345; 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-2014-0750;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-147-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 airworthiness
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-20, dated July 9, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The MCAI states:
There have been a number of engine fan cowl panel dislodgement
incidents reported on the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 aeroplane fleet.
The dislodged panels may cause damage to the fuselage and flight
control surfaces of the aeroplane. Also, the debris from a dislodged
panel may result in runway contamination and has the potential of
causing injury on the ground.
Although the majority of the subject panel dislodgements were
reported on the first or second flight after an engine maintenance
task was performed that required removal and reinstallation of the
subject panels, the frequency of the dislodgements indicates that
the existing attachment design is prone to human (maintenance)
error.
Bombardier has attempted to mitigate this issue by issuing
maintenance advisories emphasizing the proper installation of engine
fan cowl panels. In order to further mitigate the potential safety
hazard of the subject panel dislodgement, Bombardier has issued
Service Bulletin (SB) 601R-71-034 to install additional fasteners
for the attachment of the engine fan cowl panels to the nacelle's
structure.
This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate compliance with
Bombardier SB 601R-71-034.
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-
0750.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier, Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 601R-71-034, Revision
B, dated August 1, 2014. 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 518 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 9 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 $5,248
per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $3,114,734, or $6,013 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:
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. Amend Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2014-0750; Directorate Identifier
2014-NM-147-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by November 17, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100
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& 440) airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of dislodged engine fan cowl
panels. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the fuselage and
flight control surfaces from dislodged engine fan cowl panels.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Fastener Installation
Within 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD:
Install attaching hardware on the left and right fan cowl access
panels and the nacelle attaching structures, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-71-
034, Revision B, dated August 1, 2014.
(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 601R-71-034, dated
March 31, 2014; or Service Bulletin 601R-71-034, Revision A, dated
April 28, 2014. 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO,
ANE-170, Engine and Propeller Directorate, FAA; or Transport Canada
Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must
include the DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-20, dated July 9,
2014, 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-2014-0750.
(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 September 24, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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