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Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $2,040, or $340 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 4 work-hours and require parts
costing $600, for a cost of $940 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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.
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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.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. Amend § 39.13 by adding the
following new AD:
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Grob-Werke: Docket No. FAA–2014–0848;
Directorate Identifier 2014–CE–031–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by December 8,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to GROB–WERKE Model
G115EG airplanes, all serial numbers through
82323/E, and Model G120A airplanes, all
serial numbers through 85063, certificated in
any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 80: Starting.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as a defective
starter solenoid. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct defective starter solenoids,
which could cause an internal short circuit
and could result in reduced control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the starter
following the Accomplishment Instructions
in GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
MSB1078–196, dated July 14, 2014, or GROB
Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144,
dated July 14, 2014, as applicable.
(2) If any damage is found on the starter
during the inspection required in paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace
the starter with a serviceable part. Do the
replacement following the Accomplishment
Instructions in GROB Aircraft Service
Bulletin No. MSB1078–196, dated July 14,
2014, or GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
MSB1121–144, dated July 14, 2014, as
applicable.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
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FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2014–0212, dated
September 19, 2014, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0848.
For service information related to this AD,
contact Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service,
Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 TussenhausenMattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268–
998–105; fax; + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email:
productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet:
grob-aircraft.com. You may review this
referenced service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
October 16, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0754; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–136–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 certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400
series airplanes. This proposed AD was
SUMMARY:
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prompted by reports of hydraulic fluid
loss from the reservoir of the main
landing gear’s (MLG’s) alternate
extension system. This proposed AD
would require inspection for correct
assembly of the MLG’s alternate
extension system reservoir lid, and
corrective action if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to, in the event of a
failure of the primary MLG extension
system, prevent failure of the alternate
MLG extension system to fully extend
the MLG into a down-and-locked
position, which could result in collapse
of both MLG during touchdown.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by December 8, 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 Bombardier 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.
For Parker service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact
Parker Aerospace, 14300 Alton
Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92618; phone:
949–833–3000; Internet: https://
www.parker.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–
0754; 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
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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:
Fabio Buttitta, 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 516–228–7303; 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–2014–0754; Directorate Identifier
2014–NM–136–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–2014–15,
dated June 6, 2014 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Several cases have been reported of
hydraulic fluid loss from the main landing
gear (MLG) alternate extension system
reservoir and in one case, the reservoir was
found empty. The cause was determined to
be an incorrectly assembled reservoir lid. In
the event of a failed primary MLG extension
system, an alternate MLG extension system
with an empty reservoir may not be able to
fully extend the MLG into the down and
locked position, resulting in an unsafe
landing configuration.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the [general
visual] inspection of the MLG alternate
extension system reservoir lid for correct
assembly and the required rectification [i.e.,
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corrective action which consists of repairing
the lid assembly].
The unsafe landing configuration
could result in collapse of both MLG
during touch down. 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–2014–0754.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Service
Bulletin 84–29–34, dated May 9, 2013,
including Parker Service Bulletin
82910012–29–431, dated October 22,
2012. The actions described in this
service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified
in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 173 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 4 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $58,820, or $340 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 2 work-hours and require parts
costing $0, for a cost of $170 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this action.
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
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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
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):
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2014–
0754; Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–
136–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by December 8,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
DHC–8–401, –402, and –403 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
4001 through 4424 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 29, Hydraulic Power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
hydraulic fluid loss from the reservoir of the
main landing gear’s (MLG’s) alternate
extension system. We are issuing this AD to,
in the event of a failure of the primary MLG
extension system, prevent failure of the
alternate MLG extension system to fully
extend the MLG into a down-and-locked
position, which could result in collapse of
both MLG during touchdown.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection and Corrective Action
Within 2,000 flight hours or 12 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Do a general visual inspection of
the MLG alternate extension system reservoir
lid for correct assembly, and do all applicable
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–29–34, dated May 9,
2013, including Parker Service Bulletin
82910012–29–431, dated October 22, 2012.
Do all applicable corrective actions within
2,000 flight hours or 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first.
(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 All
Operator Message 543, dated October 17,
2012, which 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.
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(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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–15, dated
June 6, 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–
2014–0754.
(2) For Bombardier 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. For Parker service
information identified in this AD, contact
Parker Aerospace, 14300 Alton Parkway,
Irvine, CA 92618; phone: 949–833–3000;
Internet: https://www.parker.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 October
15, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0754; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-136-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
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prompted by reports of hydraulic fluid loss from the reservoir of the
main landing gear's (MLG's) alternate extension system. This proposed
AD would require inspection for correct assembly of the MLG's alternate
extension system reservoir lid, and corrective action if necessary. We
are proposing this AD to, in the event of a failure of the primary MLG
extension system, prevent failure of the alternate MLG extension system
to fully extend the MLG into a down-and-locked position, which could
result in collapse of both MLG during touchdown.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 8,
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 Bombardier 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. For Parker service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Parker Aerospace, 14300 Alton Parkway,
Irvine, CA, 92618; phone: 949-833-3000; Internet: https://www.parker.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-
0754; 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: Fabio Buttitta, 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 516-228-7303; 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-2014-0754;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-136-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-
2014-15, dated June 6, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Several cases have been reported of hydraulic fluid loss from
the main landing gear (MLG) alternate extension system reservoir and
in one case, the reservoir was found empty. The cause was determined
to be an incorrectly assembled reservoir lid. In the event of a
failed primary MLG extension system, an alternate MLG extension
system with an empty reservoir may not be able to fully extend the
MLG into the down and locked position, resulting in an unsafe
landing configuration.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the [general visual] inspection of
the MLG alternate extension system reservoir lid for correct
assembly and the required rectification [i.e., corrective action
which consists of repairing the lid assembly].
The unsafe landing configuration could result in collapse of both
MLG during touch down. 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-2014-0754.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84-29-34, dated May 9, 2013,
including Parker Service Bulletin 82910012-29-431, dated October 22,
2012. The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 173 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $58,820, or $340
per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of
$170 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft
that might need this action.
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
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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-2014-0754; Directorate Identifier
2014-NM-136-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by December 8, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-401, -402, and -
403 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001
through 4424 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
Power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of hydraulic fluid loss from the
reservoir of the main landing gear's (MLG's) alternate extension
system. We are issuing this AD to, in the event of a failure of the
primary MLG extension system, prevent failure of the alternate MLG
extension system to fully extend the MLG into a down-and-locked
position, which could result in collapse of both MLG during
touchdown.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection and Corrective Action
Within 2,000 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a general visual inspection
of the MLG alternate extension system reservoir lid for correct
assembly, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84-29-34, dated May 9, 2013, including Parker Service Bulletin
82910012-29-431, dated October 22, 2012. Do all applicable
corrective actions within 2,000 flight hours or 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(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 All Operator Message 543, dated
October 17, 2012, which 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-2014-15, dated June 6,
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-2014-0754.
(2) For Bombardier 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. For Parker service information identified
in this AD, contact Parker Aerospace, 14300 Alton Parkway, Irvine,
CA 92618; phone: 949-833-3000; Internet: https://www.parker.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 October 15, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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