Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes, 59827-59830 [2016-20693]
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3989; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–220–AD; Amendment
39–18629; AD 2016–17–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–700–1A10
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by in-service reports of
passenger door tensator spring failures,
and qualification testing indicating that
non-conforming tensator springs could
be susceptible to failure prior to
reaching their safe-life limit. This AD
requires revising the maintenance or
inspection program to incorporate
certain temporary revisions, and
replacing the passenger door tensator
springs with new springs. We are
issuing this AD to prevent tensator
spring failure, resulting in the inability
to open the main passenger door, which
could impede evacuation in the event of
an emergency.
DATES: This AD is effective October 5,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of October 5, 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@
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SUMMARY:
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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–2016–
3989.
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–2016–
3989; 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:
Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7303;
fax: 516–794–5531: email:
Fabio.Buttitta@faa.gov.
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 March 4, 2016 (81
FR 11471) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–39,
dated November 4, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–
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700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Following the issuance of [Canadian] AD
CF–2010–14, additional qualification testing
of the passenger door tensator spring, Part
Number (P/N) GS321–0580–1, determined
that the tensator springs could be susceptible
to failure prior to reaching the life limit
mandated by [Canadian] AD CF–2010–14.
In addition, there have been in-service
reports of passenger door tensator spring
failures. Investigation determined that the
material used to manufacture the tensator
springs [was] improperly heat treated.
The passenger door assembly is installed
with four tensator springs that assist the door
actuator in opening and closing the door. Inservice experience has shown that a failed
tensator spring could uncoil and foul up the
rotating tensator spools, resulting in the
inability to open the main passenger door.
The inability to open the main passenger
door could impede evacuation in the event
of an emergency.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the revision
to the approved maintenance schedule to
reduce the repetitive discard task interval
and mandates the replacement of nonconforming tensator springs.
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–2016–
3989.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Request To Include Service Information
Bombardier, Inc. requested that we
revise the Related Service Information
under 1 CFR part 51 section and
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD to
include Temporary Revision (TR) 5–2–
10, dated September 9, 2014, to Part 2,
Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier Global
5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision
Flight Deck—Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
We agree to include TR 5–2–10, dated
June 4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5–10–11,
of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000
Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck—
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, as
requested by the commenter. Our intent
is to correspond with TCCA Canadian
AD CF–2014–39, dated November 4,
2014, which includes TR 5–2–9, dated
September 9, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5–
10–11, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL
5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight
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Deck—Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks. TR 5–2–10, dated June 4, 2014,
supersedes TR 5–2–9, dated September
9, 2014. We have included TR 5–2–10,
dated June 4, 2014, in paragraph (g)(2)
of this AD and redesignated subsequent
paragraph identifiers accordingly. We
have also included that same TR in the
Related Service Information under 1
CFR part 51 section of this final rule.
Since the NPRM inadvertently did not
include a TR to Part 2, Section 5–10–11,
of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000
Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck—
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, we
must make this change to avoid
operators needing to ask for approval of
an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) to use a TR in order to comply
with the revision required by paragraph
(g) of this AD.
In addition, we have revised
paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to Task
Number 52–11–41–101 because some
TRs include multiple tasks. This AD
specifically addresses the passenger
door tensator spring, part number
GS321–0580–1, and the task number in
the TRs for that component is 52–11–
41–101.
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Request To Correct Typographical
Error
Bombardier, Inc. requested that we
revise paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed
AD to read ‘‘Model BD–700–1A10
airplanes,’’ instead of ‘‘Model BD–700–
1A11 airplanes.’’
We agree. This was a typographical
error, and has been corrected in
paragraph (g)(3) of this AD (paragraph
(g)(2) of the proposed AD).
Request To Revise Compliance Time
NetJets requested that we revise the
proposed AD so that the threshold for
the initial spring replacement is based
on the AD effective date, and not the TR
revision date. NetJets explained that
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD
specifies that the compliance time for
the initial replacement is per the TRs
listed in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4)
of the proposed AD, or within 30 days
after the AD effective date, whichever
occurs later. NetJets explained further
that the TRs base the threshold from the
TR revision date of ‘‘Jun 04/2014,’’ and
that by the time the final rule is
released, the threshold in the TR will
have been exceeded by approximately 2
years. NetJets argued that, therefore, the
final rule will effectively mandate a 30day threshold, which is an undue
burden without technical justification.
We do not agree with the request to
revise the compliance time in this AD.
The compliance time in this AD
corresponds with the compliance time
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in Canadian AD CF–2014–39, dated
November 4, 2014. In addition, the
commenter did not provide any data to
substantiate that extending the
compliance time would provide an
acceptable level of safety. After
considering all the available
information, we have determined that
the compliance time, as proposed,
represents an appropriate interval of
time in which the required actions can
be performed in a timely manner within
the affected fleet, while still maintaining
an adequate level of safety. Under the
provisions of paragraph (k)(1) of this
AD, however, we may consider requests
for adjustments to the compliance time
if data are submitted to substantiate that
such an adjustment would provide an
acceptable level of safety. We have
made no changes to this AD in this
regard.
Request To Allow for Later-Approved
Revisions of Service Information
NetJets requested that we revise the
NPRM to add provisions to allow later
FAA-approved revisions to the time
limits/maintenance checks manuals
(TLMCM), so that an approval of an
AMOC will not be required to
incorporate the currently published
TLMCM revision and future revisions.
NetJets explained that the TRs specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of the
proposed AD have been incorporated in
revisions to the listed TLMCMs.
We find that clarification is necessary.
Once operators have incorporated the
task in the TR into their maintenance or
inspection program, the task cannot be
changed without approval of an AMOC.
However, once the task in the TR is
incorporated into the TLMCM, operators
that use the TLMCM are still in
compliance because the task has not
changed. If a future revision of the
TLMCM changes the task, then an
AMOC would be needed to use the
revised task.
We have revised paragraph (g) of this
AD to clarify that the revision may be
done by inserting copies of the TRs
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through
(g)(5) of this AD into the applicable
TLMCM. When the information in a TR
has been included in general revisions
of the applicable TLMCM, the general
revisions may be inserted in the
TLMCM, and the TR may be removed.
Request for Clarification of the
Necessity for a Life Limit Requirement
NetJets requested that we clarify the
necessity for the life limit requirement
in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD.
NetJets stated that paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD requires a threshold of
‘‘. . . but not exceeding the applicable
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life limit of the passenger tensator
spring . . .’’ without identifying the
referenced life limit, and noted that the
listed service information does not
include a life limit requirement.
We agree to clarify the requirement
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD and
the necessity for that requirement. The
passenger door assembly is installed
with four tensator springs that assist the
door actuator in opening and closing the
door. In-service experience has shown
that a failed tensator spring could uncoil
and foul up the rotating tensator spools,
resulting in the inability to open the
main passenger door. The inability to
open the main passenger door could
impede evacuation in the event of an
emergency. The actions required by this
AD are necessary to address the
identified unsafe condition.
Paragraph (g) of this AD mandates the
revision to the approved maintenance
schedule by incorporating TRs to reduce
the repetitive discard task interval.
Paragraph (i) of this AD mandates, for
certain airplanes, the replacement of
non-conforming tensator springs within
15 months after the effective date of this
AD, but not exceeding the applicable
life limit of 1,500 landings for the
component as listed in the applicable
TRs identified in paragraph (g) of this
AD. The replacement is necessary to
ensure the airplanes identified in
section 1.A., ‘‘Effectivity,’’ of
Bombardier Global 5000 Service
Bulletin 700–1A11–52–023, dated
October 4, 2013; or Bombardier Global
Express/Global Express XRS Service
Bulletin 700–52–046, dated October 4,
2013, replace the tensator springs
within 15 months, as specified in that
service information, but not later than
the new life limit. We have revised
paragraph (i) of this AD to refer to the
TRs in paragraph (g) of this AD for the
life limit.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and 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.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following
Bombardier, Inc. service information:
• Bombardier Global 5000 Service
Bulletin 700–1A11–52–023, dated
October 4, 2013.
• Bombardier Global Express/Global
Express XRS Service Bulletin 700–52–
046, dated October 4, 2013.
• TR 5–2–7, dated June 4, 2014, to
Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier
Global Express XRS BD–700 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model
BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
• TR 5–2–10, dated September 9,
2014, to Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of
Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000
Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck—
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for
Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
• TR 5–2–10, dated September 9,
2014, to Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of
Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model
BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
• TR 5–2–13, dated June 4, 2014, to
Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier
Global 5000 BD–700 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–
700–1A11 airplanes).
• TR 5–2–44, dated June 4, 2014, to
Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier
Global Express BD–700 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–
700–1A10 airplanes).
The service information describes
procedures for replacing passenger door
tensator springs with new springs. 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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 60
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 40 work-hours 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 $204,000, or $3,400 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
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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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2016–17–16 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–18629. Docket No. FAA–2016–3989;
Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–220–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 5, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
9002 and subsequent.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by in-service
reports of passenger door tensator spring
failures, and qualification testing indicating
that non-conforming tensator springs could
be susceptible to failure prior to reaching
their safe-life limit. We are issuing this AD
to prevent tensator spring failure, resulting in
the inability to open the main passenger
door, which could impede evacuation in the
event of an emergency.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate task
number 52–11–41–101 as specified in the
Temporary Revisions (TRs) identified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD.
The compliance time for doing the initial
replacement of the passenger door tensator
springs with new springs is at the times
specified in the applicable TR specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD, or
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later. The revision
required by this paragraph may be done by
inserting copies of the TRs identified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD
into the applicable Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks manual. When the information in a
TR has been included in general revisions of
the applicable Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks manual, the general revisions may be
inserted in the Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks manual, and the TR may be removed.
(1) TR 5–2–7, dated June 4, 2014, to Part
2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier Global
Express XRS BD–700 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–700–
1A10 airplanes).
(2) TR 5–2–10, dated September 9, 2014, to
Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier
Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision
Flight Deck—Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks (for Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
(3) TR 5–2–10, dated September 9, 2014, to
Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier
Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–700–
1A10 airplanes).
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(4) TR 5–2–13, dated June 4, 2014, to Part
2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier Global
5000 BD–700 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks (for Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes).
(5) TR 5–2–44, dated June 4, 2014, to Part
2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier Global
Express BD–700 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks (for Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes).
(h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals may
be used unless the actions and intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of
this AD.
(i) Replacement
For airplanes identified in section 1.A.,
‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier Global 5000
Service Bulletin 700–1A11–52–023, dated
October 4, 2013; or Bombardier Global
Express/Global Express XRS Service Bulletin
700–52–046, dated October 4, 2013; except as
provided by paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this
AD: Within 15 months after the effective date
of this AD, but not exceeding the applicable
life limit of the passenger tensator spring
identified in the applicable TR specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD,
replace the passenger door tensator springs
having part number (P/N) GS321–0580–1,
with new springs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Global 5000 Service Bulletin 700–1A11–52–
023, dated October 4, 2013; or Bombardier
Global Express/Global Express XRS Service
Bulletin 700–52–046, dated October 4, 2013;
as applicable.
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(j) Acceptable Alternative Actions for
Paragraph (i) of This AD
(1) For airplanes having serial numbers (S/
N) 9278 through 9360 inclusive: Replacement
of the passenger door tensator springs having
P/N GS321–0580–1 with new springs before
the effective date of this AD is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (i) of this AD. Refer to the task
specified in the applicable TRs identified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD for
subsequent spring replacements.
(2) For airplanes with serial numbers other
than those identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD: Accomplishment after the effective
date of this AD of the ‘‘Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks’’ discard task identified
in the applicable service information
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5)
of this AD is acceptable for compliance with
the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
(k) 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 New York ACO, send it to
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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.
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.
(l) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2014–39, dated November 4, 2014,
for related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–3989.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Temporary Revision 5–2–7, dated June
4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of
Bombardier Global Express XRS BD–700
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(ii) Temporary Revision 5–2–10, dated
September 9, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5–10–
11, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000
Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck—Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(iii) Temporary Revision 5–2–10, dated
September 9, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5–10–
11, of Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(iv) Temporary Revision 5–2–13, dated
June 4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of
Bombardier Global 5000 BD–700 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(v) Temporary Revision 5–2–44, dated June
4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of
Bombardier Global Express BD–700 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(vi) Bombardier Global Express/Global
Express XRS Service Bulletin 700–52–046,
dated October 4, 2013.
(vii) Bombardier Global 5000 Service
Bulletin 700–1A11–52–023, dated October 4,
2013.
(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,
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8133; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–101–AD; Amendment
39–18631; AD 2016–18–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 737–600,
–700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of heavy corrosion and
chrome damage on the forward and aft
trunnion pin assemblies of the right and
left main landing gears (MLGs). This AD
requires repetitive lubrication of the
forward and aft trunnion pin assemblies
of the right and left MLGs; repetitive
inspections of these assemblies for
corrosion and chrome damage, and
related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary; and installation of
new or modified trunnion pin assembly
components, which will terminate the
repetitive lubrication and repetitive
inspections. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct heavy corrosion and
chrome damage on the forward and aft
trunnion pin assemblies of the right and
left MLGs, which could result in
cracking of these assemblies and
collapse of the MLGs.
DATES: This AD is effective October 5,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 5, 2016.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-3989; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-220-AD;
Amendment 39-18629; AD 2016-17-16]
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 in-service reports of passenger door tensator spring
failures, and qualification testing indicating that non-conforming
tensator springs could be susceptible to failure prior to reaching
their safe-life limit. This AD requires revising the maintenance or
inspection program to incorporate certain temporary revisions, and
replacing the passenger door tensator springs with new springs. We are
issuing this AD to prevent tensator spring failure, resulting in the
inability to open the main passenger door, which could impede
evacuation in the event of an emergency.
DATES: This AD is effective October 5, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 5,
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-2016-
3989.
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-2016-
3989; 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: Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7303; fax: 516-794-5531: email:
Fabio.Buttitta@faa.gov.
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 March 4, 2016 (81 FR 11471) (``the NPRM'').
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-39, dated November 4, 2014 (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 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Following the issuance of [Canadian] AD CF-2010-14, additional
qualification testing of the passenger door tensator spring, Part
Number (P/N) GS321-0580-1, determined that the tensator springs
could be susceptible to failure prior to reaching the life limit
mandated by [Canadian] AD CF-2010-14.
In addition, there have been in-service reports of passenger
door tensator spring failures. Investigation determined that the
material used to manufacture the tensator springs [was] improperly
heat treated.
The passenger door assembly is installed with four tensator
springs that assist the door actuator in opening and closing the
door. In-service experience has shown that a failed tensator spring
could uncoil and foul up the rotating tensator spools, resulting in
the inability to open the main passenger door. The inability to open
the main passenger door could impede evacuation in the event of an
emergency.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the revision to the approved
maintenance schedule to reduce the repetitive discard task interval
and mandates the replacement of non-conforming tensator springs.
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-2016-
3989.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Include Service Information
Bombardier, Inc. requested that we revise the Related Service
Information under 1 CFR part 51 section and paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD to include Temporary Revision (TR) 5-2-10, dated September
9, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-11, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000
Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck--Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
We agree to include TR 5-2-10, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2,
Section 5-10-11, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global
Vision Flight Deck--Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, as requested by the
commenter. Our intent is to correspond with TCCA Canadian AD CF-2014-
39, dated November 4, 2014, which includes TR 5-2-9, dated September 9,
2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-11, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000
Featuring Global Vision Flight
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Deck--Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. TR 5-2-10, dated June 4, 2014,
supersedes TR 5-2-9, dated September 9, 2014. We have included TR 5-2-
10, dated June 4, 2014, in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD and redesignated
subsequent paragraph identifiers accordingly. We have also included
that same TR in the Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51
section of this final rule. Since the NPRM inadvertently did not
include a TR to Part 2, Section 5-10-11, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL
5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck--Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks, we must make this change to avoid operators needing to ask for
approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to use a TR in
order to comply with the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
In addition, we have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to
Task Number 52-11-41-101 because some TRs include multiple tasks. This
AD specifically addresses the passenger door tensator spring, part
number GS321-0580-1, and the task number in the TRs for that component
is 52-11-41-101.
Request To Correct Typographical Error
Bombardier, Inc. requested that we revise paragraph (g)(2) of the
proposed AD to read ``Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes,'' instead of ``Model
BD-700-1A11 airplanes.''
We agree. This was a typographical error, and has been corrected in
paragraph (g)(3) of this AD (paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD).
Request To Revise Compliance Time
NetJets requested that we revise the proposed AD so that the
threshold for the initial spring replacement is based on the AD
effective date, and not the TR revision date. NetJets explained that
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD specifies that the compliance time for
the initial replacement is per the TRs listed in paragraphs (g)(1)
through (g)(4) of the proposed AD, or within 30 days after the AD
effective date, whichever occurs later. NetJets explained further that
the TRs base the threshold from the TR revision date of ``Jun 04/
2014,'' and that by the time the final rule is released, the threshold
in the TR will have been exceeded by approximately 2 years. NetJets
argued that, therefore, the final rule will effectively mandate a 30-
day threshold, which is an undue burden without technical
justification.
We do not agree with the request to revise the compliance time in
this AD. The compliance time in this AD corresponds with the compliance
time in Canadian AD CF-2014-39, dated November 4, 2014. In addition,
the commenter did not provide any data to substantiate that extending
the compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. After
considering all the available information, we have determined that the
compliance time, as proposed, represents an appropriate interval of
time in which the required actions can be performed in a timely manner
within the affected fleet, while still maintaining an adequate level of
safety. Under the provisions of paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, however,
we may consider requests for adjustments to the compliance time if data
are submitted to substantiate that such an adjustment would provide an
acceptable level of safety. We have made no changes to this AD in this
regard.
Request To Allow for Later-Approved Revisions of Service Information
NetJets requested that we revise the NPRM to add provisions to
allow later FAA-approved revisions to the time limits/maintenance
checks manuals (TLMCM), so that an approval of an AMOC will not be
required to incorporate the currently published TLMCM revision and
future revisions. NetJets explained that the TRs specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of the proposed AD have been
incorporated in revisions to the listed TLMCMs.
We find that clarification is necessary. Once operators have
incorporated the task in the TR into their maintenance or inspection
program, the task cannot be changed without approval of an AMOC.
However, once the task in the TR is incorporated into the TLMCM,
operators that use the TLMCM are still in compliance because the task
has not changed. If a future revision of the TLMCM changes the task,
then an AMOC would be needed to use the revised task.
We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to clarify that the
revision may be done by inserting copies of the TRs identified in
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD into the applicable TLMCM.
When the information in a TR has been included in general revisions of
the applicable TLMCM, the general revisions may be inserted in the
TLMCM, and the TR may be removed.
Request for Clarification of the Necessity for a Life Limit Requirement
NetJets requested that we clarify the necessity for the life limit
requirement in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD. NetJets stated that
paragraph (i) of the proposed AD requires a threshold of ``. . . but
not exceeding the applicable life limit of the passenger tensator
spring . . .'' without identifying the referenced life limit, and noted
that the listed service information does not include a life limit
requirement.
We agree to clarify the requirement specified in paragraph (i) of
this AD and the necessity for that requirement. The passenger door
assembly is installed with four tensator springs that assist the door
actuator in opening and closing the door. In-service experience has
shown that a failed tensator spring could uncoil and foul up the
rotating tensator spools, resulting in the inability to open the main
passenger door. The inability to open the main passenger door could
impede evacuation in the event of an emergency. The actions required by
this AD are necessary to address the identified unsafe condition.
Paragraph (g) of this AD mandates the revision to the approved
maintenance schedule by incorporating TRs to reduce the repetitive
discard task interval. Paragraph (i) of this AD mandates, for certain
airplanes, the replacement of non-conforming tensator springs within 15
months after the effective date of this AD, but not exceeding the
applicable life limit of 1,500 landings for the component as listed in
the applicable TRs identified in paragraph (g) of this AD. The
replacement is necessary to ensure the airplanes identified in section
1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Global 5000 Service Bulletin 700-
1A11-52-023, dated October 4, 2013; or Bombardier Global Express/Global
Express XRS Service Bulletin 700-52-046, dated October 4, 2013, replace
the tensator springs within 15 months, as specified in that service
information, but not later than the new life limit. We have revised
paragraph (i) of this AD to refer to the TRs in paragraph (g) of this
AD for the life limit.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and 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.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following Bombardier, Inc. service information:
Bombardier Global 5000 Service Bulletin 700-1A11-52-023,
dated October 4, 2013.
Bombardier Global Express/Global Express XRS Service
Bulletin 700-52-046, dated October 4, 2013.
TR 5-2-7, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-11,
of Bombardier Global Express XRS BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
(for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
TR 5-2-10, dated September 9, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-
10-11, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight
Deck--Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
TR 5-2-10, dated September 9, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-
10-11, of Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
(for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
TR 5-2-13, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-11,
of Bombardier Global 5000 BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for
Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
TR 5-2-44, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-11,
of Bombardier Global Express BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for
Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
The service information describes procedures for replacing
passenger door tensator springs with new springs. 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 60 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 40 work-hours 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 $204,000, or $3,400 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.
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):
2016-17-16 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18629. Docket No. FAA-
2016-3989; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-220-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 5, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers
9002 and subsequent.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by in-service reports of passenger door
tensator spring failures, and qualification testing indicating that
non-conforming tensator springs could be susceptible to failure
prior to reaching their safe-life limit. We are issuing this AD to
prevent tensator spring failure, resulting in the inability to open
the main passenger door, which could impede evacuation in the event
of an emergency.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
task number 52-11-41-101 as specified in the Temporary Revisions
(TRs) identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD. The
compliance time for doing the initial replacement of the passenger
door tensator springs with new springs is at the times specified in
the applicable TR specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of
this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. The revision required by this paragraph may
be done by inserting copies of the TRs identified in paragraphs
(g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD into the applicable Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks manual. When the information in a TR has been
included in general revisions of the applicable Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks manual, the general revisions may be inserted in
the Time Limits/Maintenance Checks manual, and the TR may be
removed.
(1) TR 5-2-7, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-11, of
Bombardier Global Express XRS BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
(for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
(2) TR 5-2-10, dated September 9, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-
11, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight
Deck--Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for Model BD-700-1A11
airplanes).
(3) TR 5-2-10, dated September 9, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-
11, of Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
(for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
[[Page 59830]]
(4) TR 5-2-13, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-11,
of Bombardier Global 5000 BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (for
Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes).
(5) TR 5-2-44, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2, Section 5-10-11,
of Bombardier Global Express BD-700 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
(for Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes).
(h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals
may be used unless the actions and intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
(i) Replacement
For airplanes identified in section 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of
Bombardier Global 5000 Service Bulletin 700-1A11-52-023, dated
October 4, 2013; or Bombardier Global Express/Global Express XRS
Service Bulletin 700-52-046, dated October 4, 2013; except as
provided by paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD: Within 15 months
after the effective date of this AD, but not exceeding the
applicable life limit of the passenger tensator spring identified in
the applicable TR specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of
this AD, replace the passenger door tensator springs having part
number (P/N) GS321-0580-1, with new springs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Global 5000 Service
Bulletin 700-1A11-52-023, dated October 4, 2013; or Bombardier
Global Express/Global Express XRS Service Bulletin 700-52-046, dated
October 4, 2013; as applicable.
(j) Acceptable Alternative Actions for Paragraph (i) of This AD
(1) For airplanes having serial numbers (S/N) 9278 through 9360
inclusive: Replacement of the passenger door tensator springs having
P/N GS321-0580-1 with new springs before the effective date of this
AD is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph
(i) of this AD. Refer to the task specified in the applicable TRs
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD for
subsequent spring replacements.
(2) For airplanes with serial numbers other than those
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD: Accomplishment after the
effective date of this AD of the ``Time Limits/Maintenance Checks''
discard task identified in the applicable service information
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(5) of this AD is
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (i) of
this AD.
(k) 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 New York 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.
(l) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
Canadian AD CF-2014-39, dated November 4, 2014, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2016-3989.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Temporary Revision 5-2-7, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2,
Section 5-10-11, of Bombardier Global Express XRS BD-700 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(ii) Temporary Revision 5-2-10, dated September 9, 2014, to Part
2, Section 5-10-11, of Bombardier Global 5000 GL 5000 Featuring
Global Vision Flight Deck--Time Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(iii) Temporary Revision 5-2-10, dated September 9, 2014, to
Part 2, Section 5-10-11, of Bombardier Global 6000 GL 6000 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks.
(iv) Temporary Revision 5-2-13, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2,
Section 5-10-11, of Bombardier Global 5000 BD-700 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(v) Temporary Revision 5-2-44, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 2,
Section 5-10-11, of Bombardier Global Express BD-700 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(vi) Bombardier Global Express/Global Express XRS Service
Bulletin 700-52-046, dated October 4, 2013.
(vii) Bombardier Global 5000 Service Bulletin 700-1A11-52-023,
dated October 4, 2013.
(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 August 18, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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