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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,
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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2012–29R1, dated April 28, 2015, 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–2013–0703.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD.
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(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.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–24–88,
Revision A, dated September 23, 2014.
(ii) de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100
Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Report
Temporary Revision MRB–153, dated July 10,
2012, to Section 2—Systems, of Part 1 of the
de Havilland Dash 8 Series 100 Maintenance
Program Manual PSM 1–8–7.
(iii) de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200 MRB
Report Temporary Revision MRB 2–31, dated
July 10, 2012, to Section 2—Systems, of Part
1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series 200
Maintenance Program Manual PSM 1–82–7.
(iv) de Havilland Dash 8 Series 300 MRB
Report Temporary Revision MRB 3–162,
dated July 10, 2012, to Section 2—Systems,
of Part 1 of the de Havilland Dash 8 Series
300 Maintenance Program Manual PSM
1–83–7 MRB Report.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–375–
4539; email: thd.qseries@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 6,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
call 425–227–1221. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8431.
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Examining the AD Docket
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8431; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–128–AD; Amendment
39–18517; AD 2016–10–06]
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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–700–1A10
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a determination that
the network interface installed between
the Information Management System
(IMS) 6000 unit and the Cabin
Entertainment System (CES) network
could affect the Aircraft Control Domain
(ACD), and result in the transmission of
misleading navigational information to
the flightcrew. This AD requires
inspecting the network interface
installation between the IMS and the
CES, and disconnecting the installation,
if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the transmission of misleading
navigational information, which could
adversely affect the ability of the
flightcrew to maintain the safe flight
and landing of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective June 23,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of June 23, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
ˆ
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote Vertu Road
´
West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514 855–
7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com. You may view
this 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,
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8431; 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 Office (telephone 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:
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Services Branch, ANE–
172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on January 13, 2016
(81 FR 1568) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
was prompted by a determination that
the network interface installed between
the IMS 6000 unit and the CES network
could affect the ACD, and result in the
transmission of misleading navigational
information to the flightcrew. The
NPRM proposed to require inspecting
the network interface installation
between the IMS and the CES, and
disconnecting the installation, if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the transmission of misleading
navigational information, which could
adversely affect the ability of the
flightcrew to maintain the safe flight
and landing of the airplane.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–19,
dated July 20, 2015 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
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for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–
700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes.
The MCAI states:
It was discovered that on certain
aeroplanes, the network interface installed
between the Information Management
System (IMS) 6000 unit and the Cabin
Entertainment System (CES) network may
affect the Aircraft Control Domain (ACD).
This could potentially compromise the
operational integrity of the avionics system
and result in misleading navigational
information to the flight crew. Misleading
navigational information could have adverse
effects on the safe operation of the aeroplane.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the [general
visual] inspection [to determine if pins are
present at positions 25, 27, 48, and 50] and
disconnection, as required, of the network
interface installation between the IMS and
the CES.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8431.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
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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 NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued the following
service information, which describes
procedures for inspecting the network
interface installation between the IMS
and the CES, and disconnecting the
installation, if necessary.
• Service Bulletin 700–46–5005,
Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015 (for
Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
• Service Bulletin 700–46–6005,
Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015 (for
Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 77
airplanes of U.S. registry.
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We also estimate that it takes about 1
work-hour per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
$6,545, or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on action takes about 3
work-hours, for a cost of $255 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this action.
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
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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.
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):
■
2016–10–06 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–18517. Docket No. FAA–2015–8431;
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–128–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 23, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc.
airplanes, certificated in any category,
specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
this AD.
(1) Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes, serial
numbers 9381, 9432 through 9708 inclusive;
9711 through 9718 inclusive; and 9720
through 9730 inclusive.
(2) Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes, serial
numbers 9386, 9401, 9445 through 9707
inclusive; 9710 through 9717 inclusive; and
9722, 9732, 9734, and 9737.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that the network interface installed between
the Information Management System (IMS)
6000 unit and the Cabin Entertainment
System (CES) network could affect the
Aircraft Control Domain (ACD), and result in
the transmission of misleading navigational
information to the flightcrew. We are issuing
this AD to prevent the transmission of
misleading navigational information, which
could adversely affect the ability of the
flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and
landing of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Inspection and Disconnection, if
Necessary
Within 15 months after the effective date
of this AD: Do a general visual inspection of
the network interface installation between
the IMS and CES to determine if pins are
present at positions 25, 27, 48, and 50; and
if any pins are present, before further flight,
disconnect the installation; in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
5005, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015 (for
Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
6005, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015 (for
Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
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(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service
information specified in paragraph (h)(1),
(h)(2), (h)(3), or (h)(4) of this AD, as
applicable. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
5005, dated February 23, 2015.
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
5005, Revision 01, dated March 20, 2015.
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
6005, dated February 23, 2015.
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
6005, Revision 01, dated March 20, 2015.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–19, dated
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July 20, 2015, 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–
2015–8431.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(k) 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 700–46–
5005, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–46–
6005, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2015.
(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 May 6,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R,
and CL–604 Variants) airplanes. AD
2014–20–01 required repetitive
inspections for any fuel leak in the
right-hand landing lights compartment,
and related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary. AD 2014–20–01
also provides for an optional
replacement of the connector of the fuel
boost pump canister of the auxiliary
power unit (APU), which terminates the
repetitive inspections. This new AD
requires replacing the connector of the
fuel boost pump canister of the APU.
This AD was prompted by the
determination that a terminating action
for the repetitive inspections is
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct fuel leaks in the righthand landing lights compartment,
which, in combination with the heat
generated by the taxi lights and landing
lights on the ground reaching the autoignition temperature of the fuel, could
result in ignition of any fuel or fumes
present in the right-hand landing lights
compartment.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June
23, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 20, 2014 (79 FR 59640,
October 3, 2014).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this finale rule, contact
ˆ
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. 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–2015–
3634.
14 CFR Part 39
Examining the AD Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3634; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–203–AD; Amendment
39–18521; AD 2016–10–10]
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3634; 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 Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–20–
01 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
SUMMARY:
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 97 (Thursday, May 19, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31495-31497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11457]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-8431; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-128-AD;
Amendment 39-18517; AD 2016-10-06]
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-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a determination that the network interface installed
between the Information Management System (IMS) 6000 unit and the Cabin
Entertainment System (CES) network could affect the Aircraft Control
Domain (ACD), and result in the transmission of misleading navigational
information to the flightcrew. This AD requires inspecting the network
interface installation between the IMS and the CES, and disconnecting
the installation, if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent the
transmission of misleading navigational information, which could
adversely affect the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe
flight and landing of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective June 23, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 23,
2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8431.
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-
8431; 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 Office (telephone
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: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc.
Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR 1568) (``the NPRM''). The
NPRM was prompted by a determination that the network interface
installed between the IMS 6000 unit and the CES network could affect
the ACD, and result in the transmission of misleading navigational
information to the flightcrew. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting
the network interface installation between the IMS and the CES, and
disconnecting the installation, if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the transmission of misleading navigational information, which
could adversely affect the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the
safe flight and landing of the airplane.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2015-19, dated July 20, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition
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for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11
airplanes. The MCAI states:
It was discovered that on certain aeroplanes, the network
interface installed between the Information Management System (IMS)
6000 unit and the Cabin Entertainment System (CES) network may
affect the Aircraft Control Domain (ACD). This could potentially
compromise the operational integrity of the avionics system and
result in misleading navigational information to the flight crew.
Misleading navigational information could have adverse effects on
the safe operation of the aeroplane.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the [general visual] inspection [to
determine if pins are present at positions 25, 27, 48, and 50] and
disconnection, as required, of the network interface installation
between the IMS and the CES.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8431.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM 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
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued the following service information, which
describes procedures for inspecting the network interface installation
between the IMS and the CES, and disconnecting the installation, if
necessary.
Service Bulletin 700-46-5005, Revision 02, dated June 18,
2015 (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
Service Bulletin 700-46-6005, Revision 02, dated June 18,
2015 (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 77 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $6,545, or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on action takes
about 3 work-hours, for a cost of $255 per product. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that might need this action.
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.
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2016-10-06 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18517. Docket No. FAA-
2015-8431; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-128-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 23, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. airplanes, certificated
in any category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this
AD.
(1) Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers 9381, 9432
through 9708 inclusive; 9711 through 9718 inclusive; and 9720
through 9730 inclusive.
(2) Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes, serial numbers 9386, 9401, 9445
through 9707 inclusive; 9710 through 9717 inclusive; and 9722, 9732,
9734, and 9737.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that the network
interface installed between the Information Management System (IMS)
6000 unit and the Cabin Entertainment System (CES) network could
affect the Aircraft Control Domain (ACD), and result in the
transmission of misleading navigational information to the
flightcrew. We are issuing this AD to prevent the transmission of
misleading navigational information, which could adversely affect
the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and
landing of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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(g) Inspection and Disconnection, if Necessary
Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a
general visual inspection of the network interface installation
between the IMS and CES to determine if pins are present at
positions 25, 27, 48, and 50; and if any pins are present, before
further flight, disconnect the installation; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-46-5005, Revision 02, dated
June 18, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-46-6005, Revision 02, dated
June 18, 2015 (for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), or (h)(4) of this AD, as
applicable. This service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-46-5005, dated February 23,
2015.
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-46-5005, Revision 01, dated
March 20, 2015.
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-46-6005, dated February 23,
2015.
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-46-6005, Revision 01, dated
March 20, 2015.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO,
ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If
approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized
signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-19, dated July 20,
2015, 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-2015-8431.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(k) 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 700-46-5005, Revision 02, dated
June 18, 2015.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-46-6005, Revision 02, dated
June 18, 2015.
(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 May 6, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-11457 Filed 5-18-16; 8:45 am]
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