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Revision 01, dated September 26, 2013,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, or Revision 02, dated
January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1
and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial
numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive); or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605–57–
004, Revision 01, dated September 26, 2013,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, or Revision 02, dated
January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1
and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial
numbers 5701 through 5920 inclusive). After
replacement of all fasteners as required by
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, no further action
is required by this AD.
(i) Terminating Action
(1) Replacement of all forward and aft
fasteners at WS 76.50 and WS 127.25, on
both wings, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Alert Service Bulletin A604–57–006,
Revision 01, dated September 26, 2013,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, or Revision 02, dated
January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1
and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial
numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive); or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605–57–
004, Revision 01, dated September 26, 2013,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, or Revision 02, dated
January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1
and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial
numbers 5701 through 5920 inclusive);
terminates the requirements of this AD.
(2) Accomplishment of the applicable
requirements of this AD constitutes
terminating action for the requirements of AD
2014–03–17, Amendment 39–17754 (79 FR
9389, February 19, 2014), for that airplane
only.
(3) Replacement, before the effective date
of this AD, of all fractured and incorrectly
oriented fasteners, as provided by paragraph
(i) or (k) of AD 2014–03–17, Amendment 39–
17754 (79 FR 9389, February 19, 2014), is
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of this AD.
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(j) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits to operate the
airplane to a location where the airplane can
be repaired in accordance with sections
21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) are
not allowed.
(k) Other FAA Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 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
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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 Aircraft
Certification Office, ANE–170, FAA; or the
TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
13, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(l) Related Information
14 CFR Part 39
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Emergency Airworthiness Directive CF–
2014–27, dated August 15, 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–
2014–0581.
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0548; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–008–AD; Amendment
39–18002; AD 2014–21–08]
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 12, 2014.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A604–57–006, Revision 02, dated January 22,
2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A605–57–004, Revision 02, dated January 22,
2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on March 6, 2014 (79 FR
9389, February 19, 2014).
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A604–57–006, Revision 01, dated September
26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2,
dated September 26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A605–57–004, Revision 01, dated September
26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2,
dated September 26, 2013.
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A11
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that certain lanyards for the
passenger oxygen masks are longer than
the specified length, possibly leading to
inactive oxygen masks in an emergency.
This AD requires replacement of certain
oxygen mask lanyards. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct lanyards
of incorrect length, which might not
activate the flow of oxygen in an
emergency, resulting in injury to
passengers.
SUMMARY:
This AD becomes effective
December 2, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 2, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0548 or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400
ˆ
´
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.,
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Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
that would apply to certain Bombardier,
Inc. Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes. The
SNPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 23, 2014 (79 FR 42708).
We preceded the SNPRM with a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
published in the Federal Register on
July 18, 2013 (78 FR 42893).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–31R1,
dated September 17, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–
700–1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:
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The aeroplane manufacturer has
determined that the Oxygen Dispensing Unit
(ODU) lanyards, in several locations
throughout the aeroplane cabin, are
excessively long. In an emergency situation
where oxygen is required, it is possible that
certain occupants may put their oxygen mask
on without automatically activating the
oxygen flow which could result in a fatal
injury.
The original issue of this [Canadian] AD
mandated the replacement of the existing
ODU lanyards with lanyards of the correct
length.
After the issuance of the original
[Canadian] AD, the aeroplane manufacturer
discovered that operators had not replaced
all of the affected ODU lanyards due to
misinterpretation of the accomplishment
instructions of the Basic Issue of SB 700–
1A11–35–009. Revision 1 of this [Canadian]
AD is issued to mandate the incorporation of
the revised SB with clarified accomplishment
instructions.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-05480004.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the SNPRM
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(79 FR 42708, July 23, 2014) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the SNPRM (79 FR
42708, July 23, 2014) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the SNPRM (79 FR 42708,
July 23, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 22
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take
about 16 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
about $0 per product. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $29,920, or
$1,360 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 AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
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 that this AD:
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1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.
gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0548;
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
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2014–21–08 Bombardier, Inc.:
Amendment 39–18002. Docket No.
FAA–2013–0548; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–008–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective December 2,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
BD–700–1A11 airplanes, certificated in any
category, modified by FAA Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) ST02140NY, issued
October 14, 2005 (https://rgl.faa.gov/
Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/
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st02140ny); and to airplanes, certificated in
any category, modified by FAA STC
ST02033NY, issued December 2, 2004
(https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_
Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
99FF781E0BD20AD886256FA300558250?
OpenDocument&Highlight=02033).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that
certain lanyards for the passenger oxygen
masks are longer than the specified length,
possibly leading to inactive oxygen masks in
an emergency. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct lanyards of incorrect
length, which might not activate the flow of
oxygen in an emergency, resulting in injury
to passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Replacement
Within 750 flight hours or 15 months after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Replace lanyards having part
numbers (P/N) B431564–503 and –505 for all
passenger oxygen dispensing units, with
lanyards having P/N B431564–507, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
700–1A11–35–009, Revision 02, dated May
28, 2013.
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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, 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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(i) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–31R1,
dated September 17, 2013, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0548-0004.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–
35–009, Revision 02, dated May 28, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
13, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0140; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–176–AD; Amendment
39–18004; AD 2014–21–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 series
SUMMARY:
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airplanes, and Model A340–200 and
–300 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of contact between
certain electrical harnesses and the
hatrack rod that could cause chafing
between the harnesses and surrounding
structure. This AD requires modifying
the routing of certain electrical
harnesses. We are issuing this AD to
prevent chafing and possible short
circuit of two oxygen chemical
generator containers in different wiring
routes, which could result in
malfunction of the electrical opening of
all the containers connected to these
routes. Such conditions, during a
sudden depressurization event, could
result in lack of oxygen and consequent
injuries to airplane occupants.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 2, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 2, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0140; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus Model A330–
200 and –300 series airplanes, and
Model A340–200 and –300 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on March 12, 2014 (79
FR 13929). The NPRM was prompted by
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0548; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-008-AD;
Amendment 39-18002; AD 2014-21-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that certain lanyards for the passenger oxygen masks are longer
than the specified length, possibly leading to inactive oxygen masks in
an emergency. This AD requires replacement of certain oxygen mask
lanyards. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct lanyards of
incorrect length, which might not activate the flow of oxygen in an
emergency, resulting in injury to passengers.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 2, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 2,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0548 or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
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 referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
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Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425-227-1221.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The SNPRM published in
the Federal Register on July 23, 2014 (79 FR 42708). We preceded the
SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the
Federal Register on July 18, 2013 (78 FR 42893).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2012-31R1, dated September 17, 2013 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-
1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:
The aeroplane manufacturer has determined that the Oxygen
Dispensing Unit (ODU) lanyards, in several locations throughout the
aeroplane cabin, are excessively long. In an emergency situation
where oxygen is required, it is possible that certain occupants may
put their oxygen mask on without automatically activating the oxygen
flow which could result in a fatal injury.
The original issue of this [Canadian] AD mandated the
replacement of the existing ODU lanyards with lanyards of the
correct length.
After the issuance of the original [Canadian] AD, the aeroplane
manufacturer discovered that operators had not replaced all of the
affected ODU lanyards due to misinterpretation of the accomplishment
instructions of the Basic Issue of SB 700-1A11-35-009. Revision 1 of
this [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the incorporation of the
revised SB with clarified accomplishment instructions.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0548-0004.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM (79 FR 42708, July 23,
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM (79 FR 42708, July 23, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM (79 FR 42708, July 23, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 22 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 16 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $29,920, or $1,360 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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD:
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0548; 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 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
2014-21-08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18002. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0548; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-008-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective December 2, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes,
certificated in any category, modified by FAA Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) ST02140NY, issued October 14, 2005 (https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/6B8CF26D01F5E6DE862570C7006DCD7E?OpenDocument&Highlight=
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st02140ny); and to airplanes, certificated in any category, modified
by FAA STC ST02033NY, issued December 2, 2004 (https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/99FF781E0BD20AD886256FA300558250?OpenDocument&Highlight=02033).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that certain lanyards for the
passenger oxygen masks are longer than the specified length,
possibly leading to inactive oxygen masks in an emergency. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct lanyards of incorrect length,
which might not activate the flow of oxygen in an emergency,
resulting in injury to passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Replacement
Within 750 flight hours or 15 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first: Replace lanyards having part
numbers (P/N) B431564-503 and -505 for all passenger oxygen
dispensing units, with lanyards having P/N B431564-507, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 700-1A11-35-009, Revision 02, dated May 28, 2013.
(h) 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.
(i) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-31R1, dated September 17,
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0548-0004.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-35-009, Revision 02,
dated May 28, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 13, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-25101 Filed 10-27-14; 8:45 am]
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