Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes, 13483-13486 [2015-05735]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 50 / Monday, March 16, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES airworthy upper skin. Repeat the inspection of the longeron assembly at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. (ii) If there is a crack, corrosion, or other damage in the longeron assembly, before further flight: (A) Repair the longeron assembly or replace it with an airworthy longeron assembly, part number (P/N) 206–031–314– 237B, and reinstall the upper skin or replace it with an airworthy upper skin. (B) Install three external strap doublers in accordance with Part III, paragraphs 5 through10 of Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 407–11–95, Revision C, dated April 20, 2012 (ASB). (C) Repeat the inspection of the longeron assembly at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. (2) If there is no crack in the upper skin, within 10 hours TIS, visually inspect the longeron assembly using a 10X or higher power magnifying glass for a crack, corrosion, or other damage. (i) If there is a crack, corrosion, or other damage in the longeron assembly, before further flight: (A) Repair the longeron assembly or replace it with an airworthy longeron assembly, P/N 206–031–314–237B. (B) Install three external strap doublers in accordance with Part III, paragraphs 5 through 10 of the ASB. (C) Repeat the inspection of the upper skin and longeron assembly at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. (ii) If there are no cracks, corrosion, or other damage in the longeron assembly, repeat the inspection of the upper skin and longeron assembly at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS. (3) Replacing the longeron assembly with longeron assembly, P/N 206–031–314–237B, and installing three external strap doublers constitutes terminating action for this AD. (4) If there is no crack in the upper skin and there is no crack, corrosion, or other damage in the longeron assembly, you may install three external strap doublers in accordance with Part III, paragraphs 5 through 10 of the ASB. This option extends the recurring 50 hours TIS inspection interval to 150 hours TIS. No. CF–2011–42, dated November 9, 2011. You may view the TCCA AD on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–2014–0070. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Sharon Miles, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email sharon.y.miles@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. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (g) Additional Information The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:05 Mar 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 5313, Fuselage Main, Longeron/ Stringer. (i) 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. (i) Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 407–11–95, Revision C, dated April 20, 2012. (ii) Reserved. (3) For BHTC service information identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at https://www.bellcustomer .com/files/. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (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 Fort Worth, Texas, on March 3, 2015. Bruce E. Cain, Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015–05571 Filed 3–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2015–0491; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–019–AD; Amendment 39–18117; AD 2015–05–07] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–02– SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 13483 06 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes. AD 2015–02–06 required a revision to the airplane flight manual, a revision to the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, and replacement of horizontal stabilizer trim actuators (HSTAs) having certain part numbers. This new AD continues to require those actions and corrects certain typographical errors. This AD was prompted by the discovery of three typographical errors in AD 2015–02–06. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct loose spur gear bolts on the HSTA, which, if combined with the failure of the primary load path, could lead to failure of the HSTA and subsequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 16, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 6, 2015 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015). We must receive comments on this AD by April 30, 2015 ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., ˆ 400 Cote Vertu Road West, Dorval, ´ Quebec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 0491; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except E:\FR\FM\16MRR1.SGM 16MRR1 13484 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 50 / Monday, March 16, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES 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. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ricardo Garcia, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE– 171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7331; fax 516–794–5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On January 11, 2015, we issued AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015). AD 2015– 02–06 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes. AD 2015–02–06 was prompted by reports of loose, broken, or backed-out spur gear bolts on the HSTA. AD 2015–02–06 required a revision to the airplane flight manual, a revision to the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, and replacement of HSTAs having certain part numbers. We issued AD 2015–02–06 to detect and correct loose spur gear bolts on the HSTA, which, if combined with the failure of the primary load path, could lead to failure of the HSTA and subsequent loss of the airplane. Since we issued AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), three typographical errors were discovered in AD 2015–02– 06. As published, a digit was missing from the engineer’s phone number in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of the preamble of AD 2015–02– 06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015). The correct phone number is ‘‘516–228–7331.’’ As published, the AD number of AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), appears as ‘‘2014–02–06’’ in the Product Identification line of the regulatory text of the AD. The correct AD number is ‘‘2015–02–06.’’ The AD number is referenced correctly throughout the remainder of that document. As published, a vendor part number in paragraph (j) of AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), was incorrectly identified as ‘‘845401.’’ The correct vendor part number is ‘‘8454–1.’’ Since this new AD replaces AD 2015– 02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), there are no additional changes in this new AD. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:05 Mar 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA’s Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because of the urgency to correct the part number and AD number errors to avoid non-compliance. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–0491; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–019– AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 125 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2015–02– 06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), and retained in this AD take about 21 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2015–02–06 is $1,785 per product. The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden. 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. E:\FR\FM\16MRR1.SGM 16MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 50 / Monday, March 16, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 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) 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), and adding the following new AD: ■ 2015–05–07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39–18117. Docket No. FAA–2015–0491; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–019–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective March 16, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 5301 and subsequent, equipped with horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) part number (P/N) 604–92305–3 (vendor P/N 8454–1) or P/N 604–92305–5 (vendor P/N 8454–2). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the discovery of three typographical errors in AD 2015–02–06. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct loose spur gear bolts on the HSTA, which, if combined with the failure of the primary load path, could lead to failure of the HSTA and subsequent loss of the airplane. Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with no changes. Within 30 days after March 6, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–02–06: Revise the Normal Procedures section of the applicable Bombardier AFM to include the information in the applicable temporary revision (TR) specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. The TRs introduce revised procedures for the stabilizer trim system check. Operate the airplane according to the limitations and VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:05 Mar 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 procedures in the applicable TR. The revision may be done by inserting a copy of the applicable TR specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD into the AFM. When the TR has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the applicable TR, and the TR may be removed. (1) Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 604/37, dated May 21, 2013, to the Bombardier Challenger CL–604 Airplane Flight Manual, PSP 604–1. (2) Bombardier TR 605/18, dated May 21, 2013, to the Bombardier Challenger CL–605 Airplane Flight Manual, PSP 605–1. (h) Retained Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with no changes. Within 30 days after March 6, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–02–06): Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating procedures for an Operational Test (BITE) of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Controls System (HSTCS), in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). The initial compliance time for the operational test is within 100 flight hours after March 6, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–02–06). Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Bombardier Task 27–41–00–101, Operational Test (BITE) of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Controls System (HSTCS), provides guidance for the operational test specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. Bombardier Task 27–41–00– 101 is included in the Bombardier Challenger 604 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Manual; and in the Bombardier Challenger 605 TLMC Manual. (i) Retained No Alternative Actions or Intervals, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with no changes. After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. (j) Retained HSTA Replacement, With Corrected Vendor Part Number This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with a corrected vendor part number. For airplanes equipped with a HSTA having P/N 604–92305–3 (vendor P/N 8454–1) or P/N 604–92305–5 (vendor P/N 8454–2): Within 3,000 flight hours or 26 months after March 6, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015– 02–06), whichever occurs first, replace any PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 13485 HSTA having P/N 604–92305–3 (vendor P/N 8454–1) or P/N 604–92305–5 (vendor P/N 8454–2) with a HSTA having P/N 604– 92305–7 (vendor P/N 8454–3), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–27–032, Revision 02, dated April 22, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–27–002, Revision 02, dated April 22, 2014; as applicable. (k) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD if those actions were performed before March 6, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–02–06) using the service information identified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(4) of this AD, as applicable. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–27– 032, dated September 10, 2012. (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–27– 032, Revision 01, dated April 29, 2013. (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–27– 002, dated September 10, 2012. (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–27– 002, Revision 01, April 29, 2013. (l) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD 2015–02–06, Amendment 39–18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with no changes. As of March 6, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–02–06), no person may install any HSTA having P/N 604– 92305–3 (vendor P/N 8454–1) or 604–92305– 5 (vendor P/N 8454–2) on any airplane. (m) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York 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; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. E:\FR\FM\16MRR1.SGM 16MRR1 13486 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 50 / Monday, March 16, 2015 / Rules and Regulations (n) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–18 dated July 16, 2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 2015–0491. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (o)(4) and (o)(5) of this AD. Rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES (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 March 6, 2015 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015). (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–27– 032, Revision 02, dated April 22, 2014. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–27– 002, Revision 02, dated April 22, 2014. (iii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 604/ 37, dated May 21, 2013, to the Bombardier Challenger CL–604 Airplane Flight Manual, PSP 604–1. (iv) Bombardier Temporary Revision 605/ 18, dated May 21, 2013, to the Bombardier Challenger CL–605 Airplane Flight Manual, PSP 605–1. (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 March 5, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:05 Mar 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0561; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–223–AD; Amendment 39–18111; AD 2015–05–01] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Examining the AD Docket Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: (o) Material Incorporated by Reference [FR Doc. 2015–05735 Filed 3–13–15; 8:45 am] Federal Aviation Administration We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 757–200, –200PF, –200CB, and –300 series airplanes; and Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and –400ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that the counterweights in some hub assemblies of the ram air turbine (RAT) could be understrength and fracture when the RAT is rotating, and that some RAT hub assemblies were delivered with balance washer retention screws that were incorrectly heattreated, and therefore, susceptible to fracture and cracking. This AD requires a part number and serial number inspection to determine if certain RAT hub assemblies are installed; and, for affected RAT hub assemblies, doing an inspection for missing and fractured balance washer screws, and replacement or rework if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent an inoperative RAT, which, following a dual engine shutdown in flight, will cause loss of all hydraulic power to the primary flight controls, resulting in subsequent loss of control of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective April 20, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 20, 2015. ADDRESSES: For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; email me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. For Hamilton Sundstrand service information identified in this AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Publications, Mail Stop 302–9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125–7002; phone: 860– 654–3575; fax: 860–998–4564; email: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; Internet: https://www.hamiltonsundstrand.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. It is also available on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2008– 0561. You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2008– 0561; 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 address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is 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 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Tsuji, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–917–6546; fax: 425– 917–6590; Douglas.Tsuji@faa.gov. 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 all The Boeing Company Model 757–200, –200PF, –200CB, and –300 series airplanes; and Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and –400ER series airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2014 (79 FR 22777). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2008 (73 FR 29087). The NPRM proposed to require doing an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the RAT hub assembly, and replacing the RAT hub assembly with a new, serviceable, or reworked and reidentified RAT hub assembly if necessary. The NPRM was prompted by reports indicating that the counterweights in some hub assemblies of the RATs could be understrength and fracture when the RAT is rotating. The E:\FR\FM\16MRR1.SGM 16MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0491; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-019-AD; 
Amendment 39-18117; AD 2015-05-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02-06 for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes. 
AD 2015-02-06 required a revision to the airplane flight manual, a 
revision to the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, and 
replacement of horizontal stabilizer trim actuators (HSTAs) having 
certain part numbers. This new AD continues to require those actions 
and corrects certain typographical errors. This AD was prompted by the 
discovery of three typographical errors in AD 2015-02-06. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct loose spur gear bolts on the 
HSTA, which, if combined with the failure of the primary load path, 
could lead to failure of the HSTA and subsequent loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 16, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 6, 2015 
(80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015).
    We must receive comments on this AD by April 30, 2015

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec 
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email 
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com. You 
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0491; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except

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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. Comments will be available in the AD docket 
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ricardo Garcia, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7331; fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On January 11, 2015, we issued AD 2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 
(80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015). AD 2015-02-06 applied to certain 
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes. AD 2015-
02-06 was prompted by reports of loose, broken, or backed-out spur gear 
bolts on the HSTA. AD 2015-02-06 required a revision to the airplane 
flight manual, a revision to the maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, and replacement of HSTAs having certain part numbers. We 
issued AD 2015-02-06 to detect and correct loose spur gear bolts on the 
HSTA, which, if combined with the failure of the primary load path, 
could lead to failure of the HSTA and subsequent loss of the airplane.
    Since we issued AD 2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, 
January 30, 2015), three typographical errors were discovered in AD 
2015-02-06.
    As published, a digit was missing from the engineer's phone number 
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of the preamble of AD 
2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015). The 
correct phone number is ``516-228-7331.''
    As published, the AD number of AD 2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 
(80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), appears as ``2014-02-06'' in the 
Product Identification line of the regulatory text of the AD. The 
correct AD number is ``2015-02-06.'' The AD number is referenced 
correctly throughout the remainder of that document.
    As published, a vendor part number in paragraph (j) of AD 2015-02-
06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), was incorrectly 
identified as ``845401.'' The correct vendor part number is ``8454-1.''
    Since this new AD replaces AD 2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 
5017, January 30, 2015), there are no additional changes in this new 
AD.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because of 
the urgency to correct the part number and AD number errors to avoid 
non-compliance. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity 
for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that 
good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 
days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0491; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-NM-019-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 125 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 
5017, January 30, 2015), and retained in this AD take about 21 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 are required by AD 2015-02-06 is 
$1,785 per product.
    The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden.
    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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

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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

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), and 
adding the following new AD:

2015-05-07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18117. Docket No. FAA-
2015-0491; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-019-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective March 16, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, 
January 30, 2015).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 
Variant) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 
5301 and subsequent, equipped with horizontal stabilizer trim 
actuator (HSTA) part number (P/N) 604-92305-3 (vendor P/N 8454-1) or 
P/N 604-92305-5 (vendor P/N 8454-2).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the discovery of three typographical 
errors in AD 2015-02-06. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct loose spur gear bolts on the HSTA, which, if combined with 
the failure of the primary load path, could lead to failure of the 
HSTA and subsequent loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with 
no changes. Within 30 days after March 6, 2015 (the effective date 
of AD 2015-02-06: Revise the Normal Procedures section of the 
applicable Bombardier AFM to include the information in the 
applicable temporary revision (TR) specified in paragraph (g)(1) or 
(g)(2) of this AD. The TRs introduce revised procedures for the 
stabilizer trim system check. Operate the airplane according to the 
limitations and procedures in the applicable TR. The revision may be 
done by inserting a copy of the applicable TR specified in paragraph 
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD into the AFM. When the TR has been 
included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions 
may be inserted into the AFM, provided the relevant information in 
the general revision is identical to that in the applicable TR, and 
the TR may be removed.
    (1) Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 604/37, dated May 21, 
2013, to the Bombardier Challenger CL-604 Airplane Flight Manual, 
PSP 604-1.
    (2) Bombardier TR 605/18, dated May 21, 2013, to the Bombardier 
Challenger CL-605 Airplane Flight Manual, PSP 605-1.

(h) Retained Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision, With No 
Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with 
no changes. Within 30 days after March 6, 2015 (the effective date 
of AD 2015-02-06): Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, by incorporating procedures for an Operational Test 
(BITE) of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Controls System (HSTCS), in 
accordance with a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil 
Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval 
Organization (DAO). The initial compliance time for the operational 
test is within 100 flight hours after March 6, 2015 (the effective 
date of AD 2015-02-06).

    Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD:  Bombardier Task 27-41-00-
101, Operational Test (BITE) of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim 
Controls System (HSTCS), provides guidance for the operational test 
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. Bombardier Task 27-41-00-101 
is included in the Bombardier Challenger 604 Time Limits/Maintenance 
Checks (TLMC) Manual; and in the Bombardier Challenger 605 TLMC 
Manual.

(i) Retained No Alternative Actions or Intervals, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with 
no changes. After the maintenance or inspection program has been 
revised, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the 
actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of 
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.

(j) Retained HSTA Replacement, With Corrected Vendor Part Number

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with 
a corrected vendor part number. For airplanes equipped with a HSTA 
having P/N 604-92305-3 (vendor P/N 8454-1) or P/N 604-92305-5 
(vendor P/N 8454-2): Within 3,000 flight hours or 26 months after 
March 6, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-02-06), whichever 
occurs first, replace any HSTA having P/N 604-92305-3 (vendor P/N 
8454-1) or P/N 604-92305-5 (vendor P/N 8454-2) with a HSTA having P/
N 604-92305-7 (vendor P/N 8454-3), in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-27-
032, Revision 02, dated April 22, 2014; or Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 605-27-002, Revision 02, dated April 22, 2014; as 
applicable.

(k) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with 
no changes. This paragraph provides credit for the actions required 
by paragraph (j) of this AD if those actions were performed before 
March 6, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-02-06) using the 
service information identified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(4) 
of this AD, as applicable. This service information is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-27-032, dated September 10, 
2012.
    (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-27-032, Revision 01, dated 
April 29, 2013.
    (3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-27-002, dated September 10, 
2012.
    (4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-27-002, Revision 01, April 
29, 2013.

(l) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD 
2015-02-06, Amendment 39-18073 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015), with 
no changes. As of March 6, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-02-
06), no person may install any HSTA having P/N 604-92305-3 (vendor 
P/N 8454-1) or 604-92305-5 (vendor P/N 8454-2) on any airplane.

(m) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York 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; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved by the 
DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

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(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2013-18 dated July 16, 
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0491.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (o)(4) and (o)(5) of this AD.

(o) 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 
March 6, 2015 (80 FR 5017, January 30, 2015).
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-27-032, Revision 02, dated 
April 22, 2014.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-27-002, Revision 02, dated 
April 22, 2014.
    (iii) Bombardier Temporary Revision 604/37, dated May 21, 2013, 
to the Bombardier Challenger CL-604 Airplane Flight Manual, PSP 604-
1.
    (iv) Bombardier Temporary Revision 605/18, dated May 21, 2013, 
to the Bombardier Challenger CL-605 Airplane Flight Manual, PSP 605-
1.
    (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 March 5, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-05735 Filed 3-13-15; 8:45 am]
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