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approved as an AMOC in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1)
of this AD.
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(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 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 International Branch, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. 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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
ˆ
the Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil
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(ANAC); or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If
approved by the ANAC Designee, the
approval must include the Designee’s
authorized signature.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian
Airworthiness Directive 2016–04–01,
effective April 4, 2016, 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–2014–0008.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1622; fax 425–227–1320.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical
Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro
˜
Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 Sao
Jose dos Campos—SP—BRASIL; telephone
+55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax
+55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@
embraer.com.br; Internet https://
www.flyembraer.com. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0477; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–112–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by a report indicating
that the lanyard length of the passenger
drop down oxygen masks is too long.
This proposed AD would require
replacing the existing oxygen mask
lanyards with lanyards of the correct
length. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
ˆ
400 Cote-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
´
Quebec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone
514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
https://www.bombardier.com. You may
view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221.
DATES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0477; 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 proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cesar A. Gomez, 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 516–228–7318; fax
516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2017–0477; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–112–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–15,
dated June 1, 2016 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ’’the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–
600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and
CL–604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Bombardier (BA) has determined that the
lanyard length of the passenger drop down
oxygen masks is too long and may cause the
safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the
lanyard to remain engaged in the oxygen flow
mechanism when the mask is pulled to the
passenger’s face. In an emergency situation
where oxygen is required, it is possible that
certain passengers may not receive oxygen
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supply due to the increased length of the
lanyard.
[Bombardier] has issued service bulletin
(SB) 605–35–003 to replace the existing
lanyards in the passenger oxygen box
assemblies with lanyards of the correct
length. Incorporation of this [Bombardier
service bulletin] will restore the proper
oxygen flow functionality to the passenger
oxygen masks in the event of an emergency.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the
incorporation of [Bombardier service
bulletin] 605–35–003.
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country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
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–2017–
0477.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Bombardier, Inc., issued Service
Bulletin 605–35–003, Revision 02, dated
April 18, 2016. This service information
describes procedures for replacing the
existing oxygen mask lanyards with
lanyards of the correct length. 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.
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 120 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
Costs of Compliance
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Replacement .....................
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................
Not available ....................
$340
$40,800
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed 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
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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.
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 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.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017–
0477; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–112–
AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–
3R, and CL–604 Variants) airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
5702 through 5705 inclusive, 5707, 5709,
5710, 5712, 5714, 5715, 5718, 5719, 5722,
5723, 5725, 5727, 5728, 5731 through 5733
inclusive, 5735, 5736, 5740, 5742, 5743,
5745, 5746, 5748 through 5750 inclusive,
5752 through 5754 inclusive, 5756 through
5758 inclusive, 5760 through 5762 inclusive,
5764 through 5766 inclusive, 5768 through
5770 inclusive, 5772 through 5774 inclusive,
5776 through 5780 inclusive, 5782 through
5787 inclusive, 5790, 5791, 5793, 5794, 5796,
5797, 5799, 5800, 5802, 5803, 5805 through
5814 inclusive, 5816, 5818 through 5820
inclusive, 5823 through 5829 inclusive, 5831
through 5853 inclusive, 5856, 5857, 5859
through 5863 inclusive, 5865 through 5874
inclusive, 5876 through 5881 inclusive, 5883
through 5888 inclusive, 5890 through 5894
inclusive, 5896 through 5898 inclusive, 5900
through 5906 inclusive, 5908 through 5911
inclusive, 5913 through 5938 inclusive, 5940
through 5947 inclusive, 5949 through 5980
inclusive, 5982 through 5985 inclusive, 5987,
and 5988.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that the lanyard length of the
passenger drop down oxygen masks is too
long. The length of the oxygen mask lanyard
might cause the safety pin tethered to the
opposite end of the lanyard to remain
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engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when
the mask is pulled to the passenger’s face. We
are issuing this AD to prevent improper
oxygen flow functionality to the passenger
oxygen masks in the event of an emergency.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Replacement of Oxygen Mask Lanyards
Within 2,400 flight hours or 60 months,
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD, replace the existing lanyards in
the passenger oxygen box assemblies with
lanyards of the correct length, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–35–003,
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016.
11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–
794–5531.
(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. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab
¨
Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linkoping,
Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax
+46 13 18 4874; email
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet https://www.saabgroup.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.
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(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.
(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.
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(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Service
Bulletin 605–35–003, dated January 28, 2016;
or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–35–003,
Revision 01, dated February 10, 2016.
14 CFR Part 39
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0479; 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 proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–15, dated
June 1, 2016, 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–
2017–0477.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch,
ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0479; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–202–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A
(SAAB/SF340A) airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by the
discovery of circuit breakers of
unsuitable strength that fail to protect
the system from overcurrent. This
proposed AD would require replacing
certain circuit breakers. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
1112; fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2017–0479; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–202–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0477; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-112-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and
CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report
indicating that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen
masks is too long. This proposed AD would require replacing the
existing oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the correct length. We
are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://www.bombardier.com. You
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0477; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar A. Gomez, 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 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0477;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-112-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2016-15, dated June 1, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ''the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-
601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states:
Bombardier (BA) has determined that the lanyard length of the
passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long and may cause the
safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the lanyard to remain
engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when the mask is pulled to the
passenger's face. In an emergency situation where oxygen is
required, it is possible that certain passengers may not receive
oxygen
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supply due to the increased length of the lanyard.
[Bombardier] has issued service bulletin (SB) 605-35-003 to
replace the existing lanyards in the passenger oxygen box assemblies
with lanyards of the correct length. Incorporation of this
[Bombardier service bulletin] will restore the proper oxygen flow
functionality to the passenger oxygen masks in the event of an
emergency.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of [Bombardier
service bulletin] 605-35-003.
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-2017-
0477.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier, Inc., issued Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 02,
dated April 18, 2016. This service information describes procedures for
replacing the existing oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the
correct length. 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.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 120 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Replacement..................... 4 work-hours x $85 per Not available..... $340 $40,800
hour = $340.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0477; Directorate
Identifier 2016-NM-112-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-
3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in any
category, serial numbers 5702 through 5705 inclusive, 5707, 5709,
5710, 5712, 5714, 5715, 5718, 5719, 5722, 5723, 5725, 5727, 5728,
5731 through 5733 inclusive, 5735, 5736, 5740, 5742, 5743, 5745,
5746, 5748 through 5750 inclusive, 5752 through 5754 inclusive, 5756
through 5758 inclusive, 5760 through 5762 inclusive, 5764 through
5766 inclusive, 5768 through 5770 inclusive, 5772 through 5774
inclusive, 5776 through 5780 inclusive, 5782 through 5787 inclusive,
5790, 5791, 5793, 5794, 5796, 5797, 5799, 5800, 5802, 5803, 5805
through 5814 inclusive, 5816, 5818 through 5820 inclusive, 5823
through 5829 inclusive, 5831 through 5853 inclusive, 5856, 5857,
5859 through 5863 inclusive, 5865 through 5874 inclusive, 5876
through 5881 inclusive, 5883 through 5888 inclusive, 5890 through
5894 inclusive, 5896 through 5898 inclusive, 5900 through 5906
inclusive, 5908 through 5911 inclusive, 5913 through 5938 inclusive,
5940 through 5947 inclusive, 5949 through 5980 inclusive, 5982
through 5985 inclusive, 5987, and 5988.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the lanyard
length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long. The
length of the oxygen mask lanyard might cause the safety pin
tethered to the opposite end of the lanyard to remain
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engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when the mask is pulled to the
passenger's face. We are issuing this AD to prevent improper oxygen
flow functionality to the passenger oxygen masks in the event of an
emergency.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Replacement of Oxygen Mask Lanyards
Within 2,400 flight hours or 60 months, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing lanyards
in the passenger oxygen box assemblies with lanyards of the correct
length, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 02, dated April 18,
2016.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, dated
January 28, 2016; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003,
Revision 01, dated February 10, 2016.
(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.
(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-2016-15, dated June 1,
2016, 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-2017-0477.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar A. Gomez,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171,
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax 516-794-5531.
(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. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-10137 Filed 5-19-17; 8:45 am]
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