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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
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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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017–
0518; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
167–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 17,
2017.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
Model DHC–8–400, –401, and –402
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
numbers 4001, and 4003 through 4504
inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire Protection.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the failure of the
fire control amplifier (FCA), which was likely
caused by an electrical short in a discharged
squib for a fire extinguishing bottle. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the FCA
and subsequent discharge of fire
extinguishing bottles and false fire
indications, leaving the flightcrew with less
firefighting capability in the event of a real
fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Replacement of Affected Circuit Breakers
Within 6,000 flight hours or 3 years,
whichever occurs first, after the effective date
of this AD: Replace the 7.5-amp circuit
breakers specified in Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–26–16, Revision A, dated
February 12, 2016, with 1-amp circuit
breakers, part number MS3320–1, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–26–16, Revision A, dated February 12,
2016.
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–0518.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch,
ANE–172, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7301; fax 516–
794–5531.
(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. 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 19,
2017.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–10981 Filed 6–1–17; 8:45 am]
(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 84–26–16, dated August 14, 2015.
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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.
14 CFR Part 39
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–25, dated
September 5, 2016, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0521; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–189–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 reports of fuel leaks in
the engine and auxiliary power unit
(APU) electrical fuel pump (EFP)
cartridge/canister electrical connectors
and conduits. This proposed AD would
require repetitive inspections for fuel
leakage at the engine and APU fuel
pumps, and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 17, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
SUMMARY:
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• 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; Widebody
Customer Response Center North
America toll-free telephone 1–866–538–
1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514–
855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
ac.yul@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–
0521; 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:
Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch,
ANE–172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7367; fax
516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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–2017–0521; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–189–AD’’ at the beginning of
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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–2016–32R1,
dated October 12, 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:
Fuel leaks have been reported in the engine
and auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical
fuel pump (EFP) cartridge/canister electrical
connectors and conduits on production
aeroplanes. Initially, Bombardier had
determined that the subject discrepancy was
limited to the new pump canister
installations on 24 production aeroplanes.
Bombardier also reported the possibility of
cut insulation on the electric harness wires
of the newly installed canister housing
assemblies.
Emergency [Canadian] AD CF–2014–17
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–15–17,
Amendment 39–17919 (79 FR 44268, July 31,
2014)] was issued to limit landing light
operation on-ground in order to address a
potential fire hazard as result of possible fuel
leak from APU, EFP electrical conduit in the
landing light compartment. In addition,
[Canadian] AD CF–2014–21 [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2014–20–01,
Amendment 39–17974 (79 FR 59640, October
3, 2014), superseded by FAA AD 2016–10–
10, Amendment 39–18521 (81 FR 31497, May
19, 2016)(‘‘AD 2016–10–10’’)] was issued to
mandate removal of then identified 24
discrepant EFP canister assemblies from
service.
Bombardier has recently determined that
the subject fuel leaks may not be limited to
the 24 units affected by [Canadian] AD CF–
2014–21 [(AD 2016–10–10)], but may
potentially affect other in-service
[Bombardier Model] CL–600–2B16
aeroplanes. Until such time that a final fix for
the fuel leak problem is realized, Bombardier
as an interim mitigating action, has issued
[Service Bulletins] SB 604–28–022 and SB
605–28–010 that introduces [a] repeat
[general visual] inspection and if required,
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rectification [related investigative and
corrective actions] of subject fuel leaks on
affected aeroplanes. [Canadian] AD CF–
2016–32 was issued on 29 September 2016 to
mandate compliance with applicable
Bombardier SBs, to mitigate any potential
safety hazard resulting from fuel leaks.
Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is being
issued to correct a typographic error in
paragraph B.1. of the [Canadian AD]
Corrective Actions.
Related investigative actions involve,
for certain airplanes, further inspections
for fuel leakage. Corrective actions
involve repair, and for certain other
airplanes, those actions could include
replacing O-rings, and replacing the fuel
cartridge. 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–
0521.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Bombardier, Inc., has issued the
following service bulletins:
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–
28–022, dated October 19, 2015; and
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–
28–010, dated October 19, 2015.
The service information describes
procedures for repetitive general visual
inspections, and related investigative
and corrective actions if necessary.
These documents are distinct since they
apply to airplanes in different
configurations. 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 121 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
General Visual Inspection ...............................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes,
having serial numbers 5701 through
5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 through 5966
inclusive, 5968 through 5971 inclusive,
Cost per
product
Parts cost
and 5981, we estimate the following
costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the
results of the proposed inspection. We
$0
Cost on U.S.
operators
$85
$10,285
have no way of determining the number
of aircraft that might need these
replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replace O-Ring in Affected Pump ...............................
Replace Cartridge in Affected Pump ............................
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ...........................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ...........................
For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes
having serial numbers 5301 through
5665 inclusive, we have received no
definitive data that would enable us to
provide cost estimates for the oncondition actions specified in this
proposed AD.
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.
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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
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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
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):
■
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017–
0521; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
189–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 17,
2017.
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Parts cost
Cost per
product
$17
8,618
$272
8,788
(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, having serial
numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, 5701
through 5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 Through
5966 inclusive, 5968 through 5971 inclusive,
and 5981.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This proposed AD was prompted by
reports of fuel leaks in the engine and
auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical fuel
pump (EFP) cartridge/canister electrical
connectors and conduits. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in certain
fuel pumps to remove a potential fuel
ignition hazard.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) General Visual Inspection and Corrective
Action—Model CL–600–2B16 Airplanes,
Serial Numbers 5301 Through 5665
Inclusive
For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes, having
serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive:
Within 600 flight hours or 12 months,
whichever occurs first, after the effective date
of this AD, do general visual inspections of
the locations specified in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, and do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–28–022,
dated October 19, 2015; except where the
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–28–022,
dated October 19, 2015 specifies to contact
the manufacturer, before further flight
accomplish corrective action in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph
(i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective
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actions before further flight. Repeat the
general visual inspections at intervals not
exceeding 600 flight hours or 12 months,
whichever occurs first.
(1) Do a general visual inspection for traces
of fuel coming from the right-hand side
engine boost pump at the location of the
belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0).
(2) Do a general visual inspection for traces
of fuel coming from the left-hand side engine
boost pump at the location of the belly fairing
screw (FS412, BL 0.0).
(3) Do a general visual inspection for traces
of fuel coming from the EFP electrical wiring
conduit outlet at the lower body fairing area
for engine EFPs and at the right-hand landing
light compartment for the APU EFP.
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(h) General Visual Inspection and Corrective
Action—Model CL–600–2B16 Airplanes,
Having Serial Numbers 5701 Through 5955
Inclusive, 5957, 5960 Through 5966
Inclusive, 5968 Through 5971 Inclusive, and
5981
For Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes, having
serial numbers 5701 through 5955 inclusive,
5957, 5960 through 5966 inclusive, 5968
through 5971 inclusive, and 5981: Within
600 flight hours or 12 months, whichever
occurs first, after the effective date of this
AD, do general visual inspections of the
locations specified in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, and do all
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 605–28–010, dated October
19, 2015; except where Bombardier Service
Bulletin 605–28–010, dated October 19, 2015
specifies to contact the manufacturer, before
further flight accomplish corrective actions
in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight.
Repeat the general visual inspections at
intervals not exceeding 600 flight hours or 12
months, whichever occurs first.
(1) Do a general visual inspection for traces
of fuel coming from the right-hand side
engine boost pump at the location of the
belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0).
(2) Do a general visual inspection for traces
of fuel coming from the left-hand side engine
boost pump at the location of the belly fairing
screw (FS412, BL 0.0).
(3) Do a general visual inspection of the
right-hand side landing light compartment
for traces of fuel coming from the APU EFP.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,
ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
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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–2016–32R1,
dated October 12, 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–2017–0521.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch,
ANE–172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7367; fax 516–794–5531;
email: Steven.Dzierzynski@faa.gov.
(3) For service information identified in
ˆ
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; Widebody Customer Response
Center North America toll-free telephone 1–
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
ac.yul@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 19,
2017.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0438; Airspace
Docket No. 17–AEA–6]
Proposed Amendment VOR Federal
Airways V–66, V–189, V–260, and V–
266; in the Vicinity of Franklin, VA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
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This action proposes to
modify VHF Omnidirectional Range
(VOR) Federal airways V–66, V–189, V–
260, and V–266 in the Vicinity of
Franklin, VA. The modifications are
required due to the planned
decommissioning of the Franklin, VA,
VORTAC navigation aid which provides
navigation guidance for portions of the
above routes.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before July 17, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1
(800) 647–5527 or (202) 366–9826. You
must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
2017–0438 and Airspace Docket No. 17–
AEA–6 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit
comments through the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov. You may review
the public docket containing the
proposal, any comments received, and
any final disposition in person in the
Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except federal holidays. The Docket
Office (telephone 1 (800) 647–5527), is
on the ground floor of the building at
the above address.
FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. For further information,
you can contact the Airspace Policy
Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0521; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-189-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 reports of
fuel leaks in the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical fuel
pump (EFP) cartridge/canister electrical connectors and conduits. This
proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for fuel leakage at
the engine and APU fuel pumps, and related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 17, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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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; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-
free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999;
fax 514-855-7401; email ac.yul@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-
0521; 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: Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7367; 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-2017-0521;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-189-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-
2016-32R1, dated October 12, 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:
Fuel leaks have been reported in the engine and auxiliary power
unit (APU) electrical fuel pump (EFP) cartridge/canister electrical
connectors and conduits on production aeroplanes. Initially,
Bombardier had determined that the subject discrepancy was limited
to the new pump canister installations on 24 production aeroplanes.
Bombardier also reported the possibility of cut insulation on the
electric harness wires of the newly installed canister housing
assemblies.
Emergency [Canadian] AD CF-2014-17 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2014-15-17, Amendment 39-17919 (79 FR 44268, July 31, 2014)] was
issued to limit landing light operation on-ground in order to
address a potential fire hazard as result of possible fuel leak from
APU, EFP electrical conduit in the landing light compartment. In
addition, [Canadian] AD CF-2014-21 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2014-20-01, Amendment 39-17974 (79 FR 59640, October 3, 2014),
superseded by FAA AD 2016-10-10, Amendment 39-18521 (81 FR 31497,
May 19, 2016)(``AD 2016-10-10'')] was issued to mandate removal of
then identified 24 discrepant EFP canister assemblies from service.
Bombardier has recently determined that the subject fuel leaks
may not be limited to the 24 units affected by [Canadian] AD CF-
2014-21 [(AD 2016-10-10)], but may potentially affect other in-
service [Bombardier Model] CL-600-2B16 aeroplanes. Until such time
that a final fix for the fuel leak problem is realized, Bombardier
as an interim mitigating action, has issued [Service Bulletins] SB
604-28-022 and SB 605-28-010 that introduces [a] repeat [general
visual] inspection and if required, rectification [related
investigative and corrective actions] of subject fuel leaks on
affected aeroplanes. [Canadian] AD CF-2016-32 was issued on 29
September 2016 to mandate compliance with applicable Bombardier SBs,
to mitigate any potential safety hazard resulting from fuel leaks.
Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is being issued to correct a
typographic error in paragraph B.1. of the [Canadian AD] Corrective
Actions.
Related investigative actions involve, for certain airplanes,
further inspections for fuel leakage. Corrective actions involve
repair, and for certain other airplanes, those actions could include
replacing O-rings, and replacing the fuel cartridge. 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-2017-0521.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier, Inc., has issued the following service bulletins:
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-28-022, dated October 19,
2015; and
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-28-010, dated October 19,
2015.
The service information describes procedures for repetitive general
visual inspections, and related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. These documents are distinct since they apply to airplanes
in different configurations. 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 121 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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General Visual Inspection............. 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $10,285
hour = $85.
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For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes, having serial numbers 5701 through
5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 through 5966 inclusive, 5968 through 5971
inclusive, and 5981, we estimate the following costs to do any
necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of
the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replace O-Ring in Affected Pump............... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $17 $272
$255.
Replace Cartridge in Affected Pump............ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = 8,618 8,788
$170.
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For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes having serial numbers 5301 through
5665 inclusive, we have received no definitive data that would enable
us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in
this proposed AD.
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
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0521; Directorate Identifier
2016-NM-189-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 17, 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, having serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, 5701
through 5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 Through 5966 inclusive, 5968
through 5971 inclusive, and 5981.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks in the
engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) electrical fuel pump (EFP)
cartridge/canister electrical connectors and conduits. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct fuel leaks in certain fuel
pumps to remove a potential fuel ignition hazard.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) General Visual Inspection and Corrective Action--Model CL-600-2B16
Airplanes, Serial Numbers 5301 Through 5665 Inclusive
For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes, having serial numbers 5301
through 5665 inclusive:
Within 600 flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first,
after the effective date of this AD, do general visual inspections
of the locations specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3)
of this AD, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
604-28-022, dated October 19, 2015; except where the Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604-28-022, dated October 19, 2015 specifies to
contact the manufacturer, before further flight accomplish
corrective action in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective
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actions before further flight. Repeat the general visual inspections
at intervals not exceeding 600 flight hours or 12 months, whichever
occurs first.
(1) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming
from the right-hand side engine boost pump at the location of the
belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0).
(2) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming
from the left-hand side engine boost pump at the location of the
belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0).
(3) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming
from the EFP electrical wiring conduit outlet at the lower body
fairing area for engine EFPs and at the right-hand landing light
compartment for the APU EFP.
(h) General Visual Inspection and Corrective Action--Model CL-600-2B16
Airplanes, Having Serial Numbers 5701 Through 5955 Inclusive, 5957,
5960 Through 5966 Inclusive, 5968 Through 5971 Inclusive, and 5981
For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes, having serial numbers 5701
through 5955 inclusive, 5957, 5960 through 5966 inclusive, 5968
through 5971 inclusive, and 5981: Within 600 flight hours or 12
months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD,
do general visual inspections of the locations specified in
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, and do all
applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 605-28-010, dated October 19, 2015; except where
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-28-010, dated October 19, 2015
specifies to contact the manufacturer, before further flight
accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat
the general visual inspections at intervals not exceeding 600 flight
hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
(1) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming
from the right-hand side engine boost pump at the location of the
belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0).
(2) Do a general visual inspection for traces of fuel coming
from the left-hand side engine boost pump at the location of the
belly fairing screw (FS412, BL 0.0).
(3) Do a general visual inspection of the right-hand side
landing light compartment for traces of fuel coming from the APU
EFP.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO, ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate.
If sending information directly to the manager of 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-2016-32R1, dated October
12, 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-2017-0521.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven
Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Services Branch, ANE-
172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax
516-794-5531; email: Steven.Dzierzynski@faa.gov.
(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; Widebody Customer Response Center
North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial
telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email
ac.yul@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 19, 2017.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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