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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0511; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–176–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–600–1A11
(CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–601
Variant), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–
3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604 Variants)
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a new life limitation that
has been introduced for the side brace
fitting shaft and side brace-to-airplane
fitting pin of the main landing gear
(MLG). This proposed AD would require
revising the maintenance or inspection
program. This proposed AD would also
require an inspection to identify the
serial number, to serialize, and to record
the accumulated life of the side brace
fitting shaft of the MLG. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 24, 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; 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
SUMMARY:
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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–
0511; 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: Aziz
Ahmed, 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 516–228–7329; 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–2017–0511; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–176–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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Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–17R2,
dated June 29, 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–
600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–
601 Variant), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–
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601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states:
Based on in-service experience, a new life
limitation has been introduced for the
following side brace fitting shaft part
numbers:
• 600–10237–1/–5
• 600–10237–3
• 601R10237–1/–3
In order to facilitate identification and
tracking, the component must be identified
and serialized. Bombardier has revised the
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC)
Manual to include new life limits and issued
Service Bulletins (SB) for serialization of the
affected parts.
The original version of this [Canadian] AD
was issued to mandate the incorporation of
the new TLMC life limits as well as
identification and serialization of the affected
parts. The revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD
was issued * * * June [10,] 2016 to correct
a typographic error in Table A of the
Corrective Actions section. The revision 2 of
this [Canadian] AD is being issued to correct/
update the TLMC data in Table A of the
Corrective Actions section.
Required actions include an
inspection to identify the serial number,
to serialize, and to record the
accumulated life of the side brace fitting
shaft of the MLG. The unsafe condition
is the loss of structural integrity of the
affected part. 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–2017–0511.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service
information. The service information
describes the life limits for the side
brace fitting shaft and side brace-toairplane fitting pin of the MLG. The
service information is distinct since it
applies to different airplane models in
different configurations.
• Chapter 5–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Bombardier
Challenger PSP 605 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, Revision 37, dated
April 29, 2016.
• Chapter 5–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Bombardier
Challenger PSP 601–5 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, Revision 42, dated
April 22, 2014.
• Chapter 5–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the Bombardier
Challenger PSP 601A–5 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, Revision 38, dated
April 22, 2014.
• Chapter 5–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of Part 2, of the Bombardier
Challenger CL–604 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, Revision 26, dated
June 9, 2016.
• Chapter 5–10–10, Airworthiness
Limitations, of Part 2, of the Bombardier
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Challenger CL–605 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, Revision 14, dated
June 9, 2016.
We have also reviewed the following
service information. The service
information describes procedures for an
inspection to identify the serial number,
to serialize, and to record the
accumulated life of the side brace fitting
shaft of the MLG. The service bulletins
are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–
0768, dated September 9, 2014.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–
0636, Revision 01, dated May 10, 2016.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–
57–005, dated September 9, 2014.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–
57–003, dated September 9, 2014.
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.
This proposed AD would require
revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new
actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance
with these actions is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by this proposed
AD, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to
paragraph (k)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a
description of changes to the required
actions that will ensure the continued
operational safety of the airplane.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 133 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
Maintenance or inspection program revision ..
Inspection, identification, serialization, and recording.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
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
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
Cost
per product
Parts cost
[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–
0511; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–176–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 24,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes specified
in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD,
certificated in any category.
$0
33
Cost on U.S.
operators
$85
118
$11,305
15,694
(1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–1A11
(CL–600) airplanes, serial numbers 1004
through 1085 inclusive.
(2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2A12
(CL–601 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers
3001 through 3066 inclusive.
(3) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604
Variants) airplanes, serial numbers 5001
through 5194 inclusive; serial numbers 5301
through 5665 inclusive, and serial numbers
5701 through 5851 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a new life
limitation that has been introduced for the
side brace fitting shaft and side brace-toairplane fitting pin of the main landing gear
(MLG). We are issuing this AD to prevent the
loss of structural integrity of the affected part.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, by incorporating the
life limits for the side brace fitting shaft and
side brace-to-airplane fitting pin of the MLG,
as applicable, identified in table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD. The initial
compliance time for accomplishing the
replacement is at the applicable time in the
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC)
Manual revisions specified in table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—LIFE LIMITS FOR THE AFFECTED PARTS
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Airplane model
(Serial Nos. (S/Ns))
Part name
CL–600–1A11 (S/Ns 1004 through
1085 inclusive).
CL–600–2A12 (S/N 3001–3066 inclusive).
CL–600–2B16 (S/Ns 5001–5194 inclusive).
CL–600–2B16 (S/Ns 5301–5665 inclusive).
CL–600–2B16 (S/Ns 5701–5851 inclusive).
MLG Side Brace-to-Airplane Fitting
Pin.
MLG Side Brace-to-Airplane Fitting
Pin.
MLG Side Brace-to-Airplane Fitting
Pin.
MLG Side Brace Fitting Shaft ........
600–10237–1/–5
PSP 605
5–10–10 ...............
37
April 29, 2016.
600–10237–3
PSP 601–5
5–10–10 ...............
42
April 22, 2014.
600–10237–3
PSP 601A–5
5–10–10 ...............
38
April 22, 2014.
601R10237–1/–3
CL–604
5–10–10 (Part 2) ..
26
June 9, 2016.
MLG Side Brace Fitting Shaft ........
601R10237–1/–3
CL–605
5–10–10 (Part 2) ..
14
June 9, 2016.
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(h) Inspection, Serialization, and Recording
of Life Limited Parts
Within 48 months after the effective date
of this AD: Inspect to identify the serial
number, serialize, and record the
accumulated life of the side brace fitting shaft
of the MLG, as applicable, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information in paragraphs
(h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD.
(1) For CL–600–1A11 airplanes (S/Ns 1004
through 1085 inclusive): Bombardier Service
Bulletin 600–0768, dated September 9, 2014.
(2) For CL–600–2A12 (S/Ns 3001 through
3066 inclusive) and CL–600–2B16 airplanes
(S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive):
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0636,
Revision 01, dated May 10, 2016.
(3) For CL–600–2B16 aeroplanes (S/Ns
5301 through 5665 inclusive): Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604–57–005, dated
September 9, 2014.
(4) For CL–600–2B16 aeroplanes (S/Ns
5701 through 5851 inclusive): Bombardier
Service Bulletin 605–57–003, dated
September 9, 2014.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4)
of this AD specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
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(j) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised, as applicable, as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (k)(1) 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, 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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(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–17R2,
dated June 29, 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–2017–0511.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch,
ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7329; 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; 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 18,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2016–9549; Airspace
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Proposed Amendment of Class E
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Federal Aviation
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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend Class E airspace at Alexander
City, AL, due to the decommissioning of
the Alexander City non-directional
beacon (NDB), which requires airspace
reconfiguration at Thomas C Russell
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necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules
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DATES: Comments must be received on
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You may review the public docket
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Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 7, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 26403-26406]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11001]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0511; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-176-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-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-
601 Variant), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604
Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a new life
limitation that has been introduced for the side brace fitting shaft
and side brace-to-airplane fitting pin of the main landing gear (MLG).
This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection
program. This proposed AD would also require an inspection to identify
the serial number, to serialize, and to record the accumulated life of
the side brace fitting shaft of the MLG. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 24, 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; 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
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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-
0511; 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: Aziz Ahmed, 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 516-228-7329; 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-2017-0511;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-176-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-
2016-17R2, dated June 29, 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-600-1A11 (CL-
600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-
3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states:
Based on in-service experience, a new life limitation has been
introduced for the following side brace fitting shaft part numbers:
600-10237-1/-5
600-10237-3
601R10237-1/-3
In order to facilitate identification and tracking, the
component must be identified and serialized. Bombardier has revised
the Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Manual to include new life
limits and issued Service Bulletins (SB) for serialization of the
affected parts.
The original version of this [Canadian] AD was issued to mandate
the incorporation of the new TLMC life limits as well as
identification and serialization of the affected parts. The revision
1 of this [Canadian] AD was issued * * * June [10,] 2016 to correct
a typographic error in Table A of the Corrective Actions section.
The revision 2 of this [Canadian] AD is being issued to correct/
update the TLMC data in Table A of the Corrective Actions section.
Required actions include an inspection to identify the serial
number, to serialize, and to record the accumulated life of the side
brace fitting shaft of the MLG. The unsafe condition is the loss of
structural integrity of the affected part. 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-2017-0511.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service information. The service
information describes the life limits for the side brace fitting shaft
and side brace-to-airplane fitting pin of the MLG. The service
information is distinct since it applies to different airplane models
in different configurations.
Chapter 5-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of the
Bombardier Challenger PSP 605 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Revision
37, dated April 29, 2016.
Chapter 5-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of the
Bombardier Challenger PSP 601-5 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
Revision 42, dated April 22, 2014.
Chapter 5-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of the
Bombardier Challenger PSP 601A-5 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
Revision 38, dated April 22, 2014.
Chapter 5-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, of
the Bombardier Challenger CL-604 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
Revision 26, dated June 9, 2016.
Chapter 5-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Part 2, of
the Bombardier Challenger CL-605 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
Revision 14, dated June 9, 2016.
We have also reviewed the following service information. The
service information describes procedures for an inspection to identify
the serial number, to serialize, and to record the accumulated life of
the side brace fitting shaft of the MLG. The service bulletins are
distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0768, dated September 9,
2014.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0636, Revision 01, dated
May 10, 2016.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-57-005, dated September 9,
2014.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-57-003, dated September 9,
2014.
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.
This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph
(k)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of
changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued
operational safety of the airplane.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 133 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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Maintenance or inspection program 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $11,305
revision. = $85.
Inspection, identification, 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 33 118 15,694
serialization, and recording. = $85.
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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 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-2017-0511; Directorate
Identifier 2016-NM-176-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 24, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes,
serial numbers 1004 through 1085 inclusive.
(2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant)
airplanes, serial numbers 3001 through 3066 inclusive.
(3) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R,
and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5194
inclusive; serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, and serial
numbers 5701 through 5851 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a new life limitation that has been
introduced for the side brace fitting shaft and side brace-to-
airplane fitting pin of the main landing gear (MLG). We are issuing
this AD to prevent the loss of structural integrity of the affected
part.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating
the life limits for the side brace fitting shaft and side brace-to-
airplane fitting pin of the MLG, as applicable, identified in table
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. The initial compliance time for
accomplishing the replacement is at the applicable time in the Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Manual revisions specified in table
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Life Limits for the Affected Parts
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Airplane model (Serial Nos. (S/ Revision
Ns)) Part name Part No. TLMC manual No. Chapter No. Revision date
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CL-600-1A11 (S/Ns 1004 through MLG Side Brace-to- 600-10237-1/-5 PSP 605 5-10-10............... 37 April 29, 2016.
1085 inclusive). Airplane Fitting
Pin.
CL-600-2A12 (S/N 3001-3066 MLG Side Brace-to- 600-10237-3 PSP 601-5 5-10-10............... 42 April 22, 2014.
inclusive). Airplane Fitting
Pin.
CL-600-2B16 (S/Ns 5001-5194 MLG Side Brace-to- 600-10237-3 PSP 601A-5 5-10-10............... 38 April 22, 2014.
inclusive). Airplane Fitting
Pin.
CL-600-2B16 (S/Ns 5301-5665 MLG Side Brace 601R10237-1/-3 CL-604 5-10-10 (Part 2)...... 26 June 9, 2016.
inclusive). Fitting Shaft.
CL-600-2B16 (S/Ns 5701-5851 MLG Side Brace 601R10237-1/-3 CL-605 5-10-10 (Part 2)...... 14 June 9, 2016.
inclusive). Fitting Shaft.
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(h) Inspection, Serialization, and Recording of Life Limited Parts
Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect to
identify the serial number, serialize, and record the accumulated
life of the side brace fitting shaft of the MLG, as applicable, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD.
(1) For CL-600-1A11 airplanes (S/Ns 1004 through 1085
inclusive): Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0768, dated September 9,
2014.
(2) For CL-600-2A12 (S/Ns 3001 through 3066 inclusive) and CL-
600-2B16 airplanes (S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive): Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601-0636, Revision 01, dated May 10, 2016.
(3) For CL-600-2B16 aeroplanes (S/Ns 5301 through 5665
inclusive): Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-57-005, dated September
9, 2014.
(4) For CL-600-2B16 aeroplanes (S/Ns 5701 through 5851
inclusive): Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-57-003, dated September
9, 2014.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information identified in paragraphs (h)(1)
through (h)(4) of this AD specifies to submit certain information to
the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
(j) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised, as
applicable, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the
actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (k)(1) 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, 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-17R2, dated June 29,
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-2017-0511.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Aziz Ahmed,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171,
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7329; 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; 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 18, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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