Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes, 1999-2001 [2014-30919]
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(e) Required Actions
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Before further flight, insert a copy of this
AD in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual or make
the following pen-and-ink changes:
(1) In the Eurocopter EC 155B1 Flight
Manual, under Limitations (Prohibited
Maneuvers) add: ‘‘Coupled LOC/VOR
approaches.’’
(2) In the Airbus Helicopters Flight Manual
EC155B1:
(i) Under Limitations, add: ‘‘Autopilot
coupled with a LOC/ILS or VOR approach is
prohibited.’’
(ii) Under Normal Procedures, remove
paragraphs 4.2 (Power-on GPS on Ground or
In Flight) and 4.3 (Pre-taxiing checklist) in
their entirety. Performing the procedures in
Paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3 is prohibited.
(3) In the Eurocopter Flight Manual AS 365
N3, under Limitations, add: ‘‘Autopilot
coupled with a LOC/ILS or VOR approach is
prohibited.’’
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137;
telephone (817) 222–5110; email
george.schwab@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(g) Additional Information
For service information identified in this
AD, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N.
Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323;
fax (972) 641–3775; or at https://
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You
may review a copy of the service information
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
(h) Subject
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Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 2210, Autopilot System.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December
4, 2014.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0582; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–065–AD; Amendment
39–18060; AD 2014–26–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–03–
05, for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
BD–700–1A10 airplanes. AD 2014–03–
05 required modification of the air data
probes and sensors. This new AD
continues to require modification of the
air data probes and sensors. This new
AD also adds airplanes to the
applicability. This AD was prompted by
a report that the manufacturer has
determined that some completion
centers used the heater current/brake
temperature monitor unit (HBMU) logic
circuit to control the line voltage of the
drain mast heaters. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct an
unannunciated failure of two pitot static
probe heaters, which could affect
controllability of the airplane in icing
conditions.
SUMMARY:
This AD becomes effective
February 19, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 1, 2014 (79 FR 10331,
February 25, 2014).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0582; 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.,
Renton, WA. For information on the
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availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Flight Test Branch, ANE–
172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7301; fax
516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014–03–05,
Amendment 39–17742 (79 FR 10331,
February 25, 2014).
AD 2014–03–05 applied to certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on August 26, 2014 (79
FR 50880).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–32,
dated December 13, 2012 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–
700–1A10 airplanes. The MCAI states:
The aeroplane manufacturer has
determined that some completion centers
used the Heater/Brake Monitoring Unit
(HBMU) logic circuit to control the line
voltage of the drain mast heaters. This same
logic circuit is also used to control the line
voltage of the number 2 pitot static (PS)
probe heater. Since the drain mast heaters are
connected in parallel with the number 2 PS
probe heater circuit, a number 2 PS probe
heater failure may not be detected by the
fault monitoring capabilities of the HBMU.
The unannunciated failure of two PS probe
heaters could adversely affect the aeroplane’s
flight characteristics in icing conditions.
This [Canadian] AD mandates a
modification to the existing drain mast heater
wiring to correct the fault-monitoring
capabilities of the HBMU and eliminate the
potential dormant failure of the number 2 PS
probe heater.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-05820002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (79
FR 50880, August 26, 2014) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
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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 NPRM (79 FR
50880, August 26, 2014) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 50880,
August 26, 2014).
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 79
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2014–03–
05, Amendment 39–17742 (79 FR
10331, February 25, 2014), and retained
in this AD take about 35 work-hours per
product, at an average labor rate of $85
per work-hour. Required parts cost
about $0 per product. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the actions
that were required by AD 2014–03–05 is
$2,975 per product.
We also estimate that it will take
about 35 work-hours per product to
comply with the new 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 $235,025, or $2,975 per
product.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we
have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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 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-2014-0582; 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
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2014–03–05, Amendment 39–17742 (79
FR 10331, February 25, 2014), and
adding the following new AD:
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2014–26–09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–18060. Docket No. FAA–2014–0582;
Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–065–AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective February 19,
2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2014–03–05,
Amendment 39–17742 (79 FR 10331,
February 25, 2014).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.
Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes, certificated
in any category, equipped with any electrical
wiring heater current/brake temperature
monitor unit (HBMU) installed in accordance
with any FAA supplemental type certificate
specified in table 1 and table 2 of paragraph
1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 700–30–021, Revision 01, dated
November 21, 2012.
(2) For airplanes on which the applicable
service request for product support action
(SRPSA) specified in table 3 and table 4 of
paragraph 1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 700–30–021, Revision 01,
dated November 21, 2012, has been
incorporated, the requirements of this AD
have been met.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the
manufacturer has determined that some
completion centers used the heater current/
brake temperature monitor unit (HBMU)
logic circuit to control the line voltage of the
drain mast heaters. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct an unannunciated
failure of two pitot static probe heaters,
which could affect controllability of the
airplane in icing conditions.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Modification
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–03–05,
Amendment 39–17742 (79 FR 10331,
February 25, 2014). For airplanes equipped
with any electrical wiring HBMU installed in
accordance with any FAA supplemental type
certificate specified in table 1 of paragraph
1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 700–30–021, Revision 01, dated
November 21, 2012: Within 800 flight hours
or 15 months after April 1, 2014 (the effective
date of AD 2014–03–05), whichever occurs
first, modify the air data probes and sensors,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
700–30–021, Revision 01, dated November
21, 2012.
(h) New Modification
For airplanes equipped with any electrical
wiring HBMU installed in accordance with
any FAA supplemental type certificate
specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.A.,
‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier Service Bulletin
700–30–021, Revision 01, dated November
21, 2012: Within 800 flight hours or 15
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months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, modify the air data
probes and sensors, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 700–30–021, Revision 01,
dated November 21, 2012.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Service Bulletin 700–30–021, dated August
28, 2012, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(j) 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: As of the
effective date of this AD, 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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(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2012–32, dated
December 13, 2012, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0582-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD.
(l) 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.
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(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on April 1, 2014 (79 FR
10331, February 25, 2014).
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–30–
021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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
December 22, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Parts 61 and 141
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0987; Amdt. Nos.
61–133, 141–18]
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Aviation Training Device Credit for
Pilot Certification; Withdrawal
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; withdrawal.
AGENCY:
The FAA is withdrawing a
direct final rule regarding aviation
training devices published December 3,
2014. That rule would have relieved
burdens on pilots seeking to obtain
aeronautical experience for an
instrument rating by increasing the
allowed use of aviation training devices.
The FAA received adverse comments to
the direct final rule and, thus, is
withdrawing the direct final rule.
DATES: The direct final rule published
on December 3, 2014 at 79 FR 71634 is
withdrawn, effective January 15, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
technical questions concerning this
action, contact Marcel Bernard, Airmen
Certification and Training Branch,
Flight Standards Service, AFS–810,
SUMMARY:
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Federal Aviation Administration, 55 M
Street SE., 8th floor, Washington, DC
20003–3522; telephone (202) 385–9616;
email marcel.bernard@faa.gov.
For legal questions concerning this
action, contact Anne Moore,
International Law, Legislation, and
Regulations Division, Office of the Chief
Counsel, AGC–200, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone (202) 267–8018; email
anne.moore@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On December 3, 2014, the FAA
published a direct final rule regarding
use of aviation training devices (ATDs).
The direct final rule would have
increased the maximum time that may
be credited in an ATD toward the
instrument time requirements for an
instrument rating under § 61.65(i). The
direct final rule would have permitted
a person to credit a maximum of 20
hours of instrument time in an approved
ATD toward the requirements for an
instrument rating under that section.
The direct final rule would have also
amended appendix C to part 141 to
increase the limit on the amount of
training hours that may be
accomplished in an ATD in an approved
course for an instrument rating. With
this direct final rule, an ATD would
have been permitted to be used for no
more than 40 percent of the total flight
training hour requirements for an
instrument rating.
Finally, the direct final rule would
have revised § 61.65(i)(4) to eliminate
the requirement that pilots
accomplishing instrument time in an
ATD wear a view-limiting device.
Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule
The FAA is withdrawing the direct
final rule because the agency received
adverse comments to the rule. The
agency is obligated by § 11.13 to
withdraw a direct final rule if the
agency receives any adverse comments.
One commenter raised concerns
regarding the effectiveness of ATDs for
training, suggesting that these devices
do not provide appropriate sensory cues
or provide a realistic environment.
Another commenter believed that the
increases in time/percentage of training
contained in the direct final rule were
too great.
As a result of this withdrawal, the
current regulations remain in effect,
which provides that no applicant for an
instrument rating under part 61 may
credit more than 10 hours of instrument
time in an ATD toward the minimum
aeronautical experience requirements
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0582; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-065-AD;
Amendment 39-18060; AD 2014-26-09]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-03-05,
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes. AD 2014-03-05
required modification of the air data probes and sensors. This new AD
continues to require modification of the air data probes and sensors.
This new AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was
prompted by a report that the manufacturer has determined that some
completion centers used the heater current/brake temperature monitor
unit (HBMU) logic circuit to control the line voltage of the drain mast
heaters. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct an unannunciated
failure of two pitot static probe heaters, which could affect
controllability of the airplane in icing conditions.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 19, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 1,
2014 (79 FR 10331, February 25, 2014).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0582; 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., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR 10331,
February 25, 2014).
AD 2014-03-05 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 26,
2014 (79 FR 50880).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2012-32, dated December 13, 2012 (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-
1A10 airplanes. The MCAI states:
The aeroplane manufacturer has determined that some completion
centers used the Heater/Brake Monitoring Unit (HBMU) logic circuit
to control the line voltage of the drain mast heaters. This same
logic circuit is also used to control the line voltage of the number
2 pitot static (PS) probe heater. Since the drain mast heaters are
connected in parallel with the number 2 PS probe heater circuit, a
number 2 PS probe heater failure may not be detected by the fault
monitoring capabilities of the HBMU.
The unannunciated failure of two PS probe heaters could
adversely affect the aeroplane's flight characteristics in icing
conditions.
This [Canadian] AD mandates a modification to the existing drain
mast heater wiring to correct the fault-monitoring capabilities of
the HBMU and eliminate the potential dormant failure of the number 2
PS probe heater.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0582-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 50880, August 26,
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the
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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
NPRM (79 FR 50880, August 26, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 50880, August 26, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 79 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR
10331, February 25, 2014), and retained in this AD take about 35 work-
hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2014-03-05 is
$2,975 per product.
We also estimate that it will take about 35 work-hours per product
to comply with the new 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 $235,025, or $2,975 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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-2014-0582; 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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR 10331, February 25, 2014), and
adding the following new AD:
2014-26-09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18060. Docket No. FAA-
2014-0582; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-065-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective February 19, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR 10331,
February 25, 2014).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10
airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with any
electrical wiring heater current/brake temperature monitor unit
(HBMU) installed in accordance with any FAA supplemental type
certificate specified in table 1 and table 2 of paragraph 1.A.,
``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision
01, dated November 21, 2012.
(2) For airplanes on which the applicable service request for
product support action (SRPSA) specified in table 3 and table 4 of
paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-
30-021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012, has been incorporated,
the requirements of this AD have been met.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain
Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the manufacturer has
determined that some completion centers used the heater current/
brake temperature monitor unit (HBMU) logic circuit to control the
line voltage of the drain mast heaters. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct an unannunciated failure of two pitot static
probe heaters, which could affect controllability of the airplane in
icing conditions.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Modification
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR 10331, February 25, 2014). For
airplanes equipped with any electrical wiring HBMU installed in
accordance with any FAA supplemental type certificate specified in
table 1 of paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012: Within
800 flight hours or 15 months after April 1, 2014 (the effective
date of AD 2014-03-05), whichever occurs first, modify the air data
probes and sensors, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01,
dated November 21, 2012.
(h) New Modification
For airplanes equipped with any electrical wiring HBMU installed
in accordance with any FAA supplemental type certificate specified
in table 2 of paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012: Within
800 flight hours or 15
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months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first,
modify the air data probes and sensors, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-
021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) or (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-
021, dated August 28, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(j) 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: As of the effective date of
this AD, 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-32, dated December
13, 2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0582-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD.
(l) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 1, 2014 (79 FR 10331, February 25, 2014).
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, dated
November 21, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 December 22, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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