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For the purpose of this AD, ‘‘next access’’
is defined as when the applicable second
stage turbine rotor assembly is removed from
the engine.
[FR Doc. 2018–13211 Filed 6–19–18; 8:45 am]
(i) Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, do not
install second stage turbine rotor assemblies,
P/Ns 3102106–1, –6, and –8 and P/Ns
3101514–1, –10, and –12 on any engine.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO, 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 the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
(2) 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.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
June 14, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0546; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–171–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10
(k) Related Information
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This
(1) For more information about this AD,
proposed AD was prompted by reports
contact Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer,
of multiple in-flight departures of the aft
Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960
belly fairing access panels. This
Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712–
proposed AD would require
4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov.
modification of the aft belly fairing
(2) For service information identified in
access panels. We are proposing this AD
this AD, contact Honeywell International
to address the unsafe condition on these
Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034–
products.
2802; phone: 800–601–3099; internet: https://
DATES: We must receive comments on
myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal. You
this proposed AD by August 6, 2018.
may view this referenced service information
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
MA. For information on the availability of
methods:
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759.
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SUMMARY:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
ˆ
400 Cote-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
´
Quebec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 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 Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
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–2018–
0546; 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 NPRM, 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:
Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
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Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
228–7330; fax 516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–0546; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–171–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
CF–2017–31, dated September 22, 2017
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–
1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:
There have been multiple in-service
occurrences where operators reported inflight departure of the aft belly fairing access
panels, 185CL and/or 186CR. There has been
no damage reported to the affected aircraft to
date, however departure of the panels in any
phase of flight could create runway hazards
or a hazard to persons and property on the
ground.
Bombardier Inc. has issued Service
Bulletins (SBs) to incorporate new
self¥locking nutplates with associated
hardware (retaining rings and studs) to
improve fastener engagement. A bracket has
also been added to provide two additional
panel attachment points.
This [Canadian] AD requires the
incorporation of these design changes to
prevent departure of the two aft belly fairing
access panels in flight and the associated risk
on the ground.
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–2018–
0546.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued the following
service information:
• Service Bulletin 700–1A11–53–025,
Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016;
• Service Bulletin 700–53–050,
Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016;
• Service Bulletin 700–53–5009,
Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016;
and
• Service Bulletin 700–53–6008,
Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016.
The service information describes
actions to modify the aft belly fairing
access panels by replacing the
attachments. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane models in different
configurations. This service information
is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 110 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply
with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ..........................................................................................
$2,640
$2,980
$327,800
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our
cost estimate.
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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:
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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 proposed 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
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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 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;
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2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2018–
0546; Product Identifier 2017–NM–171–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 6,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
numbers 9002 through 9770 inclusive, 9772
through 9781 inclusive, and 9998.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
multiple in-flight departures of the aft belly
fairing access panels. We are issuing this AD
to prevent in-flight departures of the aft belly
fairing access panels, which could result in
runway hazards or hazards to people on the
ground.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Access Panel Modification
Within 15 months after the effective date
of this AD, modify the aft belly fairing access
panels by replacing the attachments, in
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accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) For Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes:
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–050, or
700–53–6008, both Revision 01, both dated
December 16, 2016.
(2) For Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes:
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–53–
025, or 700–53–5009, both Revision 01, both
dated December 16, 2016.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (h)(1)
through (h)(4) of this AD.
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
1A11–53–025, dated July 14, 2016.
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
050, dated July 14, 2016.
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
5009, dated July 14, 2016.
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
6008, dated July 14, 2016.
(i) 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–31, dated
September 22, 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–2018–0546.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
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Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7330; fax 516–794–5531.
(3) For service information identified in
ˆ
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; internet https://
www.bombardier.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
8, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0556; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–015–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A318 series; Model A319
series; Model A320 series; and Model
A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212,
–213, –231, and –232 airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports
of multiple angle of attack (AoA) probe
blockages. This proposed AD would
require all elevator aileron computer
(ELAC) units to be upgraded with new
software, or replaced with upgraded
units. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 6, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0546; Product Identifier 2017-NM-171-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by reports of multiple in-flight
departures of the aft belly fairing access panels. This proposed AD
would require modification of the aft belly fairing access panels. We
are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 6, 2018.
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
[email protected]; internet https://www.bombardier.com. You
may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
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-2018-
0546; 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 NPRM, 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: Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
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Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7330;
fax 516-794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0546;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-171-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2017-31, dated
September 22, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-
1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states:
There have been multiple in-service occurrences where operators
reported in-flight departure of the aft belly fairing access panels,
185CL and/or 186CR. There has been no damage reported to the
affected aircraft to date, however departure of the panels in any
phase of flight could create runway hazards or a hazard to persons
and property on the ground.
Bombardier Inc. has issued Service Bulletins (SBs) to
incorporate new self-locking nutplates with associated hardware
(retaining rings and studs) to improve fastener engagement. A
bracket has also been added to provide two additional panel
attachment points.
This [Canadian] AD requires the incorporation of these design
changes to prevent departure of the two aft belly fairing access
panels in flight and the associated risk on the ground.
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-2018-
0546.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued the following service information:
Service Bulletin 700-1A11-53-025, Revision 01, dated
December 16, 2016;
Service Bulletin 700-53-050, Revision 01, dated December
16, 2016;
Service Bulletin 700-53-5009, Revision 01, dated December
16, 2016; and
Service Bulletin 700-53-6008, Revision 01, dated December
16, 2016.
The service information describes actions to modify the aft belly
fairing access panels by replacing the attachments. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different
configurations. This service information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 110 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340........................... $2,640 $2,980 $327,800
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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 proposed 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 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;
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2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0546; Product Identifier 2017-
NM-171-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 6, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers
9002 through 9770 inclusive, 9772 through 9781 inclusive, and 9998.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of multiple in-flight departures
of the aft belly fairing access panels. We are issuing this AD to
prevent in-flight departures of the aft belly fairing access panels,
which could result in runway hazards or hazards to people on the
ground.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Access Panel Modification
Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the
aft belly fairing access panels by replacing the attachments, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD.
(1) For Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin
700-53-050, or 700-53-6008, both Revision 01, both dated December
16, 2016.
(2) For Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes: Bombardier Service Bulletin
700-1A11-53-025, or 700-53-5009, both Revision 01, both dated
December 16, 2016.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using the applicable service information identified
in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD.
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-53-025, dated July 14,
2016.
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-53-050, dated July 14, 2016.
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-53-5009, dated July 14,
2016.
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-53-6008, dated July 14,
2016.
(i) 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-31, dated September
22, 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-2018-0546.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Andrea Jimenez,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7330; 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 [email protected]; internet https://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206-231-3195.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 8, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-13126 Filed 6-19-18; 8:45 am]
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