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2017–0068, dated April 24, 2017, 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–2017–1021.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–
3226; fax 206–231–3398.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–
167, dated December 14, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
fokker.com; internet https://
www.myfokkerfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
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that is incorporated by reference at the
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Administration (NARA). For information on
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202–741–6030, or go to: https://
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
9, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–03437 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1025; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–137–AD; Amendment
39–19199; AD 2018–04–04]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
SUMMARY:
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Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702),
CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705),
CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900),
and CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series
1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted
by several incidents of electrical
shorting and sparks caused by de-icing
fluid leaks between flight deck
windshields and side windows. This
AD requires water spray tests and
general visual inspections for water in
the flight deck compartment, and water
removal and sealant application if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
This AD is effective March 30,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of March 30, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
ˆ
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 Standards
Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton,
WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 425–
227–1221. It is also available on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–1025.
DATES:
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–
1025; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
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410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
516–228–7367; fax 516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
701, & 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
Series 705), CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900), and CL–600–2E25 (Regional
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
November 17, 2017 (82 FR 54304) (‘‘the
NPRM’’).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–28,
dated August 23, 2017 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–
600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701,
& 702), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
Series 705), CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900), and CL–600–2E25 (Regional
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Several incidents of electrical shorting and
sparks have been reported in the cockpit of
CL–600–2C10 and CL–600–2D24 aeroplanes.
De-icing fluid can leak between the
windshields and side windows, leading to
possible damage to the cockpit floodlight
wires and electrical connections. If not
corrected, this condition may result in a
flight compartment fire.
This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
a water spray test and [general visual]
inspection for evidence of fluid ingress into
the flight compartment. It also provides
mandatory instructions for sealant
application if required.
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–
1025.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
We received no comments on the NPRM
or on the determination of the cost to
the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
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• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service
Bulletin 670BA–56–003, Revision A,
dated April 13, 2016. This service
information describes procedures for
doing water spray tests on the flight
deck windows, doing general visual
inspections for water in the flight deck
compartment, removing water, and
applying sealant to the flight deck
windows. This service information is
reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 543
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Spray tests and inspections ............................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .............
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary water removal and
sealant application that would be
required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of airplanes
Cost per
product
Parts cost
$0
Cost on U.S.
operators
$170
$92,310
that might need this water removal and
sealant application:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Water removal and sealant application ........................
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ...........................
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Regulatory Findings
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.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska, and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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Parts cost
Cost per
product
$308
$648
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
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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2018–04–04 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–19199; Docket No. FAA–2017–1025;
Product Identifier 2017–NM–137–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 30, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this
AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
airplanes, serial numbers 10003 through
10342 inclusive.
(2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705) and Model CL–600–
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes,
serial numbers 15001 through 15367
inclusive.
(3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2E25
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial
numbers 19001 through 19041 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 56, Windows.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by several
incidents of electrical shorting and sparks
caused by de-icing fluid leaks between flight
deck windshields and side windows. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct de-icing
fluid entering the flight deck, which could
damage the flight deck floodlight wires and
electrical connections, and ultimately could
lead to a fire in the flight deck compartment.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Left Flight Deck Windshield and Side
Window Spray Test, Inspection, Water
Removal and Sealant Application
For airplanes on which a left flight deck
windshield or a left flight deck side window
was replaced as specified in Bombardier
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task
56–11–01–400–801, Revision 48, dated
March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of
that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56–12–
01–400–801, Revision 48, dated March 25,
2015, or any previous revision of that task:
At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, perform a water
spray test and do a general visual inspection
of the left flight deck windshield and left
flight deck side window for evidence of
water ingress into the flight deck, in
accordance with Part A of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, Revision A,
dated April 13, 2016. If water is found in the
flight deck compartment: Before further
flight, remove the water, and apply sealant
on the left flight deck windows in accordance
with Part C of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–56–003, Revision A, dated April 13,
2016.
(1) For airplanes on which Bombardier inservice ModSum IS67033110181 has not
been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which Bombardier inservice ModSum IS67033110181 has been
incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after
the effective date of this AD.
(h) Right Flight Deck Windshield and Side
Window Spray Test, Inspection, Water
Removal and Sealant Application
For airplanes on which a right flight deck
windshield or a right flight deck side
window was replaced as specified in
Bombardier AMM task 56–11–01–400–801,
Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any
previous revision of that task; or Bombardier
AMM task 56–12–01–400–801, Revision 48,
dated March 25, 2015, or any previous
revision of that task: At the applicable time
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this
AD, perform a water spray test and do a
general visual inspection of the right flight
deck windshield and right flight deck side
window for evidence of water ingress into
the flight deck, in accordance with Part B of
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003,
Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. If water is
found in the flight deck compartment: Before
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further flight, remove the water, and apply
sealant on the right flight deck windows in
accordance with Part D of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, Revision A,
dated April 13, 2016.
(1) For airplanes on which Bombardier inservice ModSum IS67033110181 has not
been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which Bombardier inservice ModSum IS67033110181 has been
incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after
the effective date of this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) 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 the service
information specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i),
(i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD; provided that
the left flight deck side window or left flight
deck windshield have not been subsequently
replaced as specified in Bombardier AMM
task 56–11–01–400–801, Revision 48, dated
March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of
that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56–12–
01–400–801, Revision 48, dated March 25,
2015, or any previous revision of that task.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A670BA–56–002, dated January 7, 2008.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A670BA–56–002, Revision A, dated February
26, 2008.
(iii) Part A and Part C, as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, dated May
28, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service
information specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i),
(i)(2)(ii), or (i)(2)(iii) of this AD; provided that
the right flight deck side window or right
flight deck windshield have not been
subsequently replaced as specified in
Bombardier AMM task 56–11–01–400–801,
Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any
previous revision of that task; or Bombardier
AMM task 56–12–01–400–801, Revision 48,
dated March 25, 2015, or any previous
revision of that task.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A670BA–56–002, dated January 7, 2008.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A670BA–56–002, Revision A, dated February
26, 2008.
(iii) Part B and Part D, as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–56–003, dated May
28, 2015.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane a left or
right flight deck windshield as specified in
Bombardier AMM task 56–11–01–400–801,
Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any
previous revision of that task.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane a left or
right flight deck side window as specified in
Bombardier AMM task 56–12–01–400–801,
Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any
previous revision of that task.
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(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Branch, 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 certification office,
send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 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 Branch,
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–2017–28, dated
August 23, 2017, 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–2017–1025.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
7367; fax 516–794–5531.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–56–
003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(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.
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(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of March 30, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW, Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9067.
Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
9, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–03438 Filed 2–22–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9067; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–043–AD; Amendment
39–19202; AD 2018–04–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747–
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400,
747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report of incidents involving
fatigue cracking in transport category
airplanes that are approaching or have
exceeded their design service objective
and a structural reevaluation by the
manufacturer that identified additional
structural elements that qualify as
structural significant items (SSIs). This
AD requires revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
include inspections that will give no
less than the required damage tolerance
rating (DTR) for certain SSI, performing
repetitive inspections to detect cracks of
all SSIs, and repairing cracked
structures if necessary. Additionally,
this AD requires all cracks involving an
SSI or related structure in close vicinity
to the SSI to be reported to Boeing. We
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 30,
2018.
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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–2016–
9067; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 1601
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–
3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–
917–6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all The Boeing Company Model
747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD,
747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–
300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F,
747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 8, 2016 (81 FR
62031). The NPRM was prompted by a
report of incidents involving fatigue
cracking in transport category airplanes
that are approaching or have exceeded
their design service objective and a
structural reevaluation by the
manufacturer that identified additional
structural elements that qualify as SSIs.
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The NPRM proposed to require revising
the maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to include inspections
that will give no less than the required
DTR for certain SSIs, and repairing any
cracked structure. The NPRM proposed
to require inspections to detect cracks of
all SSI structure, and repair if necessary.
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
that would apply to all The Boeing
Company Model 747–100, 747–100B,
747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C,
747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–
400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
series airplanes. The SNPRM published
in the Federal Register on November 9,
2017 (82 FR 52015). The SNPRM
revised the NPRM by proposing to
require reporting in order to ensure the
continuing structural airworthiness of
The Boeing Company Model 747–100,
747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B,
747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–
400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and
747SP series airplanes with a high
number of flight cycles. All cracks
involving an SSI or related structure in
close vicinity to the SSI must be
reported to Boeing in order to evaluate
the effectiveness of the supplemental
structural inspections.
We are issuing this AD to ensure the
continued structural integrity of all The
Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747–
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400,
747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
series airplanes.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
We have considered the comments
received. The Boeing Company, British
Airways, and United Airlines supported
the SNPRM.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. We have determined
that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the SNPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the SNPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Boeing Document D6–
35022, ‘‘Supplemental Structural
Inspection Document for Model 747
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 37 (Friday, February 23, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7972-7975]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-03438]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-1025; Product Identifier 2017-NM-137-AD; Amendment
39-19199; AD 2018-04-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, &
702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This
AD was prompted by several incidents of electrical shorting and sparks
caused by de-icing fluid leaks between flight deck windshields and side
windows. This AD requires water spray tests and general visual
inspections for water in the flight deck compartment, and water removal
and sealant application if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 30, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 30,
2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 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 [email protected];
internet https://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2017-1025.
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-
1025; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and
CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on November 17, 2017 (82 FR 54304) (``the NPRM'').
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2017-28, dated August 23, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series
705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:
Several incidents of electrical shorting and sparks have been
reported in the cockpit of CL-600-2C10 and CL-600-2D24 aeroplanes.
De-icing fluid can leak between the windshields and side windows,
leading to possible damage to the cockpit floodlight wires and
electrical connections. If not corrected, this condition may result
in a flight compartment fire.
This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate a water spray test and
[general visual] inspection for evidence of fluid ingress into the
flight compartment. It also provides mandatory instructions for
sealant application if required.
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-
1025.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
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Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003,
Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. This service information describes
procedures for doing water spray tests on the flight deck windows,
doing general visual inspections for water in the flight deck
compartment, removing water, and applying sealant to the flight deck
windows. This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 543 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Spray tests and inspections........... 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $92,310
hour = $170.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary water removal
and sealant application that would be required based on the results of
the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes
that might need this water removal and sealant application:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Water removal and sealant application......... 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $308 $648
$340.
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866,
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2018-04-04 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19199; Docket No. FAA-
2017-1025; Product Identifier 2017-NM-137-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective March 30, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series
700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial numbers 10003 through 10342
inclusive.
(2) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series
705) and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes,
serial numbers 15001 through 15367 inclusive.
(3) Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series
1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 through 19041 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 56, Windows.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by several incidents of electrical shorting
and sparks caused by de-icing fluid leaks between flight deck
windshields and side windows. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct de-icing fluid entering the flight deck, which could damage
the flight deck floodlight wires and electrical connections, and
ultimately could lead to a fire in the flight deck compartment.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Left Flight Deck Windshield and Side Window Spray Test, Inspection,
Water Removal and Sealant Application
For airplanes on which a left flight deck windshield or a left
flight deck side window was replaced as specified in Bombardier
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision
48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task; or
Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25,
2015, or any previous revision of that task: At the applicable time
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, perform a water
spray test and do a general visual inspection of the left flight
deck windshield and left flight deck side window for evidence of
water ingress into the flight deck, in accordance with Part A of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-
003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016. If water is found in the
flight deck compartment: Before further flight, remove the water,
and apply sealant on the left flight deck windows in accordance with
Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016.
(1) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum
IS67033110181 has not been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum
IS67033110181 has been incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after
the effective date of this AD.
(h) Right Flight Deck Windshield and Side Window Spray Test,
Inspection, Water Removal and Sealant Application
For airplanes on which a right flight deck windshield or a right
flight deck side window was replaced as specified in Bombardier AMM
task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any
previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-
801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous revision of
that task: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or
(h)(2) of this AD, perform a water spray test and do a general
visual inspection of the right flight deck windshield and right
flight deck side window for evidence of water ingress into the
flight deck, in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision
A, dated April 13, 2016. If water is found in the flight deck
compartment: Before further flight, remove the water, and apply
sealant on the right flight deck windows in accordance with Part D
of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated April 13, 2016.
(1) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum
IS67033110181 has not been incorporated: Within 2,500 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which Bombardier in-service ModSum
IS67033110181 has been incorporated: Within 6,600 flight hours after
the effective date of this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) 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 the service information specified in
paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD;
provided that the left flight deck side window or left flight deck
windshield have not been subsequently replaced as specified in
Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25,
2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task
56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous
revision of that task.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, dated
January 7, 2008.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, Revision
A, dated February 26, 2008.
(iii) Part A and Part C, as applicable, of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, dated May
28, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in
paragraphs (i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), or (i)(2)(iii) of this AD;
provided that the right flight deck side window or right flight deck
windshield have not been subsequently replaced as specified in
Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25,
2015, or any previous revision of that task; or Bombardier AMM task
56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March 25, 2015, or any previous
revision of that task.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, dated
January 7, 2008.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A670BA-56-002, Revision
A, dated February 26, 2008.
(iii) Part B and Part D, as applicable, of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, dated May
28, 2015.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
on any airplane a left or right flight deck windshield as specified
in Bombardier AMM task 56-11-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March
25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
on any airplane a left or right flight deck side window as specified
in Bombardier AMM task 56-12-01-400-801, Revision 48, dated March
25, 2015, or any previous revision of that task.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO Branch, 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 certification
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 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
Branch, 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-2017-28, dated August 23,
2017, 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-2017-1025.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven
Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-
5531.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-56-003, Revision A, dated
April 13, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(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
[email protected]; internet https://www.bombardier.com.
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(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 9, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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