Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes, 26864-26867 [2017-11278]
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(5) All handling of hazelnuts grown in
the production area as defined in the
marketing order is in the current of
interstate or foreign commerce or
directly burdens, obstructs, or affects
such commerce.
A 30-day comment period is provided
to allow interested persons to respond
to this proposal. Thirty days is deemed
appropriate because these proposed
changes have already been widely
publicized, and the Board and industry
would like to avail themselves of the
opportunity to exercise the new
authority. All written exceptions
received within the comment period
will be considered, and a producer
referendum will be conducted before
any of these proposals are implemented.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 982
Hazelnuts, Marketing agreements,
Nuts, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
Recommended Further Amendment of
the Marketing Order
For the reasons set out in the
preamble, 7 CFR part 982 is proposed to
be amended as follows:
PART 982—HAZELNUTS GROWN IN
OREGON AND WASHINGTON
1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
part 982 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
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Merchantable hazelnuts.
Merchantable hazelnuts means
inshell hazelnuts that meet the grade,
size, and quality regulations in effect
pursuant to § 982.45 and are likely to be
available for handling as inshell
hazelnuts.
■ 3. Amend § 982.40 by revising
paragraph (d) to read as follows:
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(d) Grade, size, and quality
regulations. Prior to September 20, the
Board may consider grade, size, and
quality regulations in effect and may
recommend modifications thereof to the
Secretary.
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heading prior to § 982.45 to read as
follows:
Grade, Size, and Quality Regulation
5. In § 982.45:
a. Revise the section heading; and
b. Add new paragraphs (c) and (d).
The revisions should read as follows:
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(c) Quality regulations. For any
marketing year, the Board may establish,
with the approval of the Secretary, such
minimum quality and inspection
requirements applicable to hazelnuts to
facilitate the reduction of pathogens as
will contribute to orderly marketing or
will be in the public interest. In such
marketing year, no handler shall handle
hazelnuts unless they meet applicable
minimum quality and inspection
requirements as evidenced by
certification acceptable to the Board.
(d) Different regulations for different
markets. The Board may, with the
approval of the Secretary, recommend
different outgoing quality requirements
for different markets. The Board, with
the approval of the Secretary, may
establish rules and regulations
necessary and incidental to the
administration of this provision.
■ 6. Amend § 982.46 by adding
paragraph (d) to read as follows:
§ 982.46
Inspection and certification.
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(d) Whenever quality regulations are
in effect pursuant to § 982.45, each
handler shall certify that all product to
be handled or credited in satisfaction of
a restricted obligation meets the quality
regulations as prescribed.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
§ 982.40 Marketing policy and volume
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Dated: June 5, 2017.
Bruce Summers,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
2. Revise § 982.12 to read as follows:
§ 982.12
§ 982.45 Establishment of grade, size, and
quality regulations.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0530; Directorate
Identifier 2017–NM–012–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and
Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
1000) airplanes. AD 2016–11–02
requires repetitive inspections of the
upper and lower engine pylons for
protruding, loose, or missing fasteners;
and repair if necessary. Since we issued
AD 2016–11–02, we have determined
that a terminating action is necessary to
address the unsafe condition. This
proposed AD would continue to require
the repetitive inspections of the upper
and lower engine pylons for protruding,
loose, or missing fasteners; and repair if
necessary. This proposed AD would
also require replacement of affected
fasteners, which terminates the
inspections. We are proposing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 27, 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.,
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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.
Examining the AD Docket
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–11–
02, which applies to all Bombardier,
Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model
CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
airplanes; Model CL–600–2D24
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0530; 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
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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, 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–2017–0530; Directorate Identifier
2017–NM–012–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
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On May 17, 2016, we issued AD
2016–11–02, Amendment 39–18529 (81
FR 33371, May 26, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–
11–02’’), for all Bombardier, Inc., Model
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL–600–
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes;
Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL–
600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
airplanes. AD 2016–11–02 was
prompted by reports of loose or missing
fasteners on the upper and lower engine
pylon structure common to the upper
and lower pylon skin panels and engine
thrust fitting. AD 2016–11–02 requires
repetitive detailed visual inspections of
the upper and lower engine pylons for
protruding, loose, or missing fasteners;
and repair, including applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, if
necessary. We issued AD 2016–11–02 to
detect and correct protruding, loose, or
missing fasteners, which could result in
structural failure of the engine pylons.
Since we issued AD 2016–11–02, we
have determined that a terminating
action is necessary to address the unsafe
condition. In addition, Transport
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is
the aviation authority for Canada, has
issued Canadian Airworthiness
Directive CF–2016–10R1, dated July 8,
2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Bombardier,
Inc., Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model
CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
airplanes; Model CL–600–2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and
Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:
There have been several reported findings
of loose or missing Hi-Lite fasteners and
collars on the left hand (L/H) and right hand
(R/H) upper and lower engine pylon
structure common to the upper and lower
pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting.
Missing fasteners in these areas are shown to
significantly reduce the safety margins and
could result in a structural failure of the
engine pylon.
Bombardier, as an interim corrective action
issued a new Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM) task for detailed inspection of the
engine pylon rib and skin fasteners to inspect
for protruding, loose or missing fasteners and
rectify any discrepancies noted in accordance
with a Repair Engineering Order (REO). The
original version of this [Canadian] AD, CF–
2016–10, mandated the subject inspection
and necessary rectification.
Bombardier has since issued Service
Bulletin (SB) 670BA–54–007 to replace all
affected fasteners with interference fit
fasteners [including applicable related
investigative and corrective actions], as
terminating action for the mandated
inspection requirement. [Canadian] AD CF–
2016–10 is now being revised to mandate
compliance with SB 670BA–54–007.
Related investigative actions include
measurements of the attach holes in the
engine pylon upper structure and
special detailed visual inspections for
cracks in the engine pylon structure.
Corrective actions include repair. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0530.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Bombardier, Inc., issued Service
Bulletin 670BA–54–007, dated May 13,
2016. The service information describes
procedures for replacing fasteners and
collars, including applicable related
investigative and corrective actions.
Bombardier, Inc., also issued Repair
Engineering Order 670–54–51–034,
‘‘Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding
Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon
Skins FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L &
RHS,’’ Revision A, dated April 20, 2016.
The service information describes
procedures for repair, including
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions.
In addition, Bombardier, Inc., issued
Temporary Revision 54–0007, dated
March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000
AMM. The service information
describes procedures for a detailed
visual inspection for protruding, loose,
or missing fasteners of the left-hand and
right-hand upper and lower engine
pylons.
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 these same
type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 273 airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection (retained from AD
2016–11–02).
Replacement (new action) .....
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Cost on U.S. operators
$0
$85 per inspection cycle ........
$23,205 per inspection cycle.
1,808
1 work-hour × $85 per hour =
$85 per inspection cycle.
43 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $3,655 per inspection
cycle.
Cost per
product
$5,463 per inspection cycle ...
$1,491,399 per inspection
cycle.
Parts cost
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We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary repairs that would be
required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these repairs:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Repair (retained from AD 2016–11–02) .................
Up to 32 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,720 ......
Cost per
product
Parts cost
(1)
Up to $2,720.
1 We
have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the parts cost specified in this proposed AD for the
on-condition repairs.
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.
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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.
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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
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2016–11–02, Amendment 39–18529 (81
FR 33371, May 26, 2016), and adding
the following new AD:
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2017–
0530; Directorate Identifier 2017–NM–
012–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 27,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2016–11–02,
Amendment 39–18529 (81 FR 33371, May 26,
2016) (‘‘AD 2016–11–02’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD,
certificated in any category.
(1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 10002
through 10344, inclusive.
(2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, S/Ns
15001 through 15388 inclusive, 15391,
15392, and 15395.
(3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/Ns
15001 through 15388 inclusive, 15391,
15392, and 15395.
(4) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2E25
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, S/Ns
19001 through 19044 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 54, Nacelles/Pylons.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of loose
or missing fasteners and collars on the upper
and lower engine pylon structure common to
the upper and lower pylon skin panels and
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engine thrust fitting. We are issuing this AD
to prevent protruding, loose, or missing
fasteners, which could result in structural
failure of the engine pylons.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Inspection, With a Reference To
Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2016–11–02, with a
reference to new terminating action. At the
applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1)
or (g)(2) of this AD: Do a detailed visual
inspection for protruding, loose, or missing
fasteners of the upper and lower engine
pylons, in accordance with Bombardier
Temporary Revision (TR) 54–0007, dated
March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000
Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 1,500 flight hours. Accomplishment
of the replacement required by paragraph (j)
of this AD is terminating action for the
inspections required by this paragraph.
(1) For airplanes that have accumulated
more than 840 total flight hours as of June
10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–11–
02): Inspect within 660 flight hours or 3
months, whichever occurs first, after June 10,
2016.
(2) For airplanes that have accumulated
840 total flight hours or less as of June 10,
2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–11–02):
Inspect before the accumulation of 1,500 total
flight hours.
(h) Retained Repair, With New Service
Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2016–11–02, with new
service information. If any protruding, loose,
or missing fastener is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, before further flight, repair, including
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with
Bombardier Repair Engineering Order (REO)
670–54–51–034, ‘‘Repair for Missing or
Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and
Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL
69.3 L & RHS,’’ dated March 7, 2016, or
Revision A, dated April 20, 2016; except
where Bombardier REO 670–54–51–034,
‘‘Repair for Missing or loose/Protruding
Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins
FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,’’ dated
March 7, 2016; or Revision A, dated April 20,
2016; specifies to contact Bombardier for
further instruction, before further flight,
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repair using a method approved by the
Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or
Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). As of the effective date
of this AD, use Bombardier REO 670–54–51–
034, ‘‘Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding
Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins
FS 1088–FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,’’
Revision A, dated April 20, 2016, for the
actions required by this paragraph.
(i) Retained Credit for Previous Actions,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates paragraph (i) of AD
2016–11–02, with no changes. This
paragraph provides credit only for the initial
inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD, if that action was performed before June
10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–11–
02) using Bombardier Reference Instruction
Letter 4212, dated December 23, 2015; or
Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter
4212A, Revision A, dated January 28, 2016.
(j) New Requirements of This AD: Fastener
and Collar Replacement
Within 12,600 flight hours or 72 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Replace affected fasteners and
collars, including doing all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–54–007, dated May 13, 2016. Where
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–54–007,
dated May 13, 2016, specifies to contact
Bombardier for appropriate action: Before
further flight, accomplish the applicable
corrective action in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of
this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for the Introductory
Text to Paragraph (g) of This AD
Accomplishing the replacement required
by paragraph (j) of this AD constitutes
terminating action for the inspections
required by the introductory text to
paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(l) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD,
if that action was performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier
REO 670–54–51–035, ‘‘Permanent Repair for
Clearance Fit Installed (-8) Size Fasteners in
Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088–FS
1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS & Terminating
Action for GREO 670–54–51–034,’’ dated
April 20, 2016.
(m) 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 ACO, send it to: ATTN: The Program
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,
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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 DAO. If
approved by the DAO, the approval must
include the DAO-authorized signature.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2016–10R1, dated July 8, 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–2017–0530.
(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
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this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote
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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 24,
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–2017–0532; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–203–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
SUMMARY:
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Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a review showing that
inadequate clearance may exist between
certain electrical wiring and nearby
structures. This proposed AD would
require an inspection of certain
electrical wiring bundles and feeders,
modifications, 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 27, 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 Dassault Falcon Jet
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet
https://www.dassaultfalcon.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–
0532; 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: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
fax 425–227–1149.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 111 (Monday, June 12, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 26864-26867]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11278]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0530; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-012-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-11-
02, which applies to all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional
Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet
Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes.
AD 2016-11-02 requires repetitive inspections of the upper and lower
engine pylons for protruding, loose, or missing fasteners; and repair
if necessary. Since we issued AD 2016-11-02, we have determined that a
terminating action is necessary to address the unsafe condition. This
proposed AD would continue to require the repetitive inspections of the
upper and lower engine pylons for protruding, loose, or missing
fasteners; and repair if necessary. This proposed AD would also require
replacement of affected fasteners, which terminates the inspections. We
are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 27, 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-
0530; 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
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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, 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-2017-0530;
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-012-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
On May 17, 2016, we issued AD 2016-11-02, Amendment 39-18529 (81 FR
33371, May 26, 2016) (``AD 2016-11-02''), for all Bombardier, Inc.,
Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes;
Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. AD 2016-11-02 was prompted by
reports of loose or missing fasteners on the upper and lower engine
pylon structure common to the upper and lower pylon skin panels and
engine thrust fitting. AD 2016-11-02 requires repetitive detailed
visual inspections of the upper and lower engine pylons for protruding,
loose, or missing fasteners; and repair, including applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. We issued AD 2016-
11-02 to detect and correct protruding, loose, or missing fasteners,
which could result in structural failure of the engine pylons.
Since we issued AD 2016-11-02, we have determined that a
terminating action is necessary to address the unsafe condition. In
addition, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2016-10R1, dated July 8, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional
Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet
Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes.
The MCAI states:
There have been several reported findings of loose or missing
Hi-Lite fasteners and collars on the left hand (L/H) and right hand
(R/H) upper and lower engine pylon structure common to the upper and
lower pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting. Missing fasteners
in these areas are shown to significantly reduce the safety margins
and could result in a structural failure of the engine pylon.
Bombardier, as an interim corrective action issued a new
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task for detailed inspection of
the engine pylon rib and skin fasteners to inspect for protruding,
loose or missing fasteners and rectify any discrepancies noted in
accordance with a Repair Engineering Order (REO). The original
version of this [Canadian] AD, CF-2016-10, mandated the subject
inspection and necessary rectification.
Bombardier has since issued Service Bulletin (SB) 670BA-54-007
to replace all affected fasteners with interference fit fasteners
[including applicable related investigative and corrective actions],
as terminating action for the mandated inspection requirement.
[Canadian] AD CF-2016-10 is now being revised to mandate compliance
with SB 670BA-54-007.
Related investigative actions include measurements of the attach holes
in the engine pylon upper structure and special detailed visual
inspections for cracks in the engine pylon structure. Corrective
actions include repair. 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-2017-0530.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier, Inc., issued Service Bulletin 670BA-54-007, dated May
13, 2016. The service information describes procedures for replacing
fasteners and collars, including applicable related investigative and
corrective actions.
Bombardier, Inc., also issued Repair Engineering Order 670-54-51-
034, ``Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and
Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' Revision A,
dated April 20, 2016. The service information describes procedures for
repair, including applicable related investigative and corrective
actions.
In addition, Bombardier, Inc., issued Temporary Revision 54-0007,
dated March 8, 2016, to the CRJ700/900/1000 AMM. The service
information describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection for
protruding, loose, or missing fasteners of the left-hand and right-hand
upper and lower engine pylons.
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 these
same type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 273 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection (retained from AD 2016- 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per inspection $23,205 per
11-02). per hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
Replacement (new action)......... 43 work-hours x $85 1,808 $5,463 per $1,491,399 per
per hour = $3,655 inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
per inspection
cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that
would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no
way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
repairs:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Repair (retained from AD 2016-11- Up to 32 work-hours x $85 \(1)\ Up to $2,720.
02). per hour = $2,720.
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\1\ We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the parts cost
specified in this proposed AD for the on-condition repairs.
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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2016-11-02, Amendment 39-18529 (81 FR 33371, May 26, 2016), and adding
the following new AD:
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0530; Directorate Identifier
2017-NM-012-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 27, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2016-11-02, Amendment 39-18529 (81 FR 33371,
May 26, 2016) (``AD 2016-11-02'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series
700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 10002 through
10344, inclusive.
(2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series
705) airplanes, S/Ns 15001 through 15388 inclusive, 15391, 15392,
and 15395.
(3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series
900) airplanes, S/Ns 15001 through 15388 inclusive, 15391, 15392,
and 15395.
(4) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series
1000) airplanes, S/Ns 19001 through 19044 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/
Pylons.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of loose or missing fasteners
and collars on the upper and lower engine pylon structure common to
the upper and lower pylon skin panels and engine thrust fitting. We
are issuing this AD to prevent protruding, loose, or missing
fasteners, which could result in structural failure of the engine
pylons.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection, With a Reference To Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2016-11-02, with a reference to new terminating action. At the
applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD:
Do a detailed visual inspection for protruding, loose, or missing
fasteners of the upper and lower engine pylons, in accordance with
Bombardier Temporary Revision (TR) 54-0007, dated March 8, 2016, to
the CRJ700/900/1000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,500 flight hours.
Accomplishment of the replacement required by paragraph (j) of this
AD is terminating action for the inspections required by this
paragraph.
(1) For airplanes that have accumulated more than 840 total
flight hours as of June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-11-
02): Inspect within 660 flight hours or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, after June 10, 2016.
(2) For airplanes that have accumulated 840 total flight hours
or less as of June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-11-02):
Inspect before the accumulation of 1,500 total flight hours.
(h) Retained Repair, With New Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2016-11-02, with new service information. If any protruding, loose,
or missing fastener is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair, including
applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in
accordance with Bombardier Repair Engineering Order (REO) 670-54-51-
034, ``Repair for Missing or Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and
Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' dated March
7, 2016, or Revision A, dated April 20, 2016; except where
Bombardier REO 670-54-51-034, ``Repair for Missing or loose/
Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098,
PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' dated March 7, 2016; or Revision A, dated April
20, 2016; specifies to contact Bombardier for further instruction,
before further flight,
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repair using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier,
Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). As of the effective
date of this AD, use Bombardier REO 670-54-51-034, ``Repair for
Missing or Loose/Protruding Fasteners in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins
FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS,'' Revision A, dated April 20,
2016, for the actions required by this paragraph.
(i) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes
This paragraph restates paragraph (i) of AD 2016-11-02, with no
changes. This paragraph provides credit only for the initial
inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if that action was
performed before June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-11-02)
using Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter 4212, dated December
23, 2015; or Bombardier Reference Instruction Letter 4212A, Revision
A, dated January 28, 2016.
(j) New Requirements of This AD: Fastener and Collar Replacement
Within 12,600 flight hours or 72 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first: Replace affected fasteners and
collars, including doing all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-54-007, dated May
13, 2016. Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-54-007, dated May
13, 2016, specifies to contact Bombardier for appropriate action:
Before further flight, accomplish the applicable corrective action
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of
this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for the Introductory Text to Paragraph (g) of
This AD
Accomplishing the replacement required by paragraph (j) of this
AD constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by
the introductory text to paragraph (g) of this AD.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD, if that action was performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier REO 670-54-51-035,
``Permanent Repair for Clearance Fit Installed (-8) Size Fasteners
in Upper and Lower Pylon Skins FS 1088-FS 1098, PBL 69.3 L & RHS &
Terminating Action for GREO 670-54-51-034,'' dated April 20, 2016.
(m) 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 ACO, send it to: ATTN: The
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 DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-10R1, dated July 8, 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-2017-0530.
(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; 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 24, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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