Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes, 29061-29064 [2018-13334]
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(g) Modification of Hole Size on Collector
Tank Partition Wall for Certain Airplanes
For airplanes having serial numbers (S/Ns)
4001, and 4003 through 4525 inclusive:
Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months,
whichever occurs first, from the effective
date of this AD, increase the hole size in the
collector tank partition wall, do a detailed
inspection of the motive flow line for
damage, including chafing, and replace the
associated grommet and motive flow line, as
applicable, before further flight in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–18,
Revision B, dated April 20, 2017.
(h) Introduction of Revised P-Clamp
Installation at Affected Left and Right Wing
Stations on the Motive Flow Line and
Pressure Relief Line for Certain Airplanes
For airplanes, having S/Ns 4001, and 4003
through 4533 inclusive, on which
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–19, dated
August 16, 2016; or Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–28–19, Revision A, dated
November 4, 2016; has not been
incorporated: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36
months, whichever occurs first, from the
effective date of this AD, replace the affected
single nut plate brackets and standoffs at the
affected left and right wing stations on the
motive flow line and pressure relief line, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–28–19, Revision C, dated September 1,
2017. Where Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–28–19, Revision C, dated September 1,
2017, specifies to contact Bombardier for
appropriate action: Before further flight,
accomplish corrective actions in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph
(k)(2) of this AD.
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(i) Inspection of Motive Flow Line and Vent
Line at Wing Stations Ø371.019 and 371.019
in the Fuel Tanks, and Inspection of Fuel
Tubes
For airplanes, having S/Ns 4001, and 4003
through 4533 inclusive, on which
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–19, dated
August 16, 2016; or Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–28–19, Revision A, dated
November 4, 2016; have been incorporated:
Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months,
whichever occurs first, from the effective
date of this AD, inspect the motive flow line
and vent line at wing stations ¥371.019 and
371.019 in the left-hand and right-hand fuel
tanks, respectively, to ensure that these fuel
tubes are adequately supported, inspect the
fuel tubes to verify that an appropriate
clearance has been maintained between the
fuel tubes and their support brackets, and
before further flight do all applicable
corrective actions, in accordance with
Section 3.A., Section 3.B.(13), and Section
3.C. of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–
19, Revision C, dated September 1, 2017.
Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–
19, Revision C, dated September 1, 2017,
specifies to contact Bombardier for
appropriate action: Before further flight,
accomplish corrective actions in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph
(k)(2) of this AD.
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(j) 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 Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–28–18, dated April 20,
2016; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–
18, Revision A, dated November 14, 2016.
(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 Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–28–19 Revision B, dated
July 28, 2017.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Section 3.A.,
Section 3.B.(13), and Section 3.C. of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–19,
Revision B, dated July 28, 2017.
email thd.qseries@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.
(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.
14 CFR Part 39
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2017–05R1, dated September 20,
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–
2018–0548.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Joseph Catanzaro, Aerospace
Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
12, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0550; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–024–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–604 Variants) airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports
of floodlight lamps found burned and
the corresponding circuit breaker
tripped as a result of fluid entering the
cockpit floodlight fixtures. This
proposed AD would require installation
of a new gasket seal on floodlight
fixtures. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
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.,
DATES:
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400 Cote-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
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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, 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–
0550; 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:
Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Administrative Services
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
228–7301; fax 516–794–5531; email 9avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
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–
2018–0550; Product Identifier 2018–
NM–024–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–2016–40, dated December 15, 2016;
and Canadian AD CF–2018–06, dated
February 19, 2018; to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variants)
airplanes. Canadian AD CF–2016–40
and Canadian AD CF–2018–06 are
referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI.’’
Canadian AD CF–2016–40 states:
Several operators have reported a burning
odor and smoke emanating from the cockpit
floodlights. Bombardier Aerospace (BA) has
determined the cause to be fluid entering into
the cockpit floodlight fixtures causing short
circuits and damage to electrical
components. If not corrected, this condition
may result in a fire in the cockpit.
This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate
the installation of a new gasket seal on the
floodlight fixture.
Canadian AD CF–2018–06 states:
[Canadian] AD CF–2016–40, applicable to
Bombardier Inc. model CL–600–2B16 (604
[CL–604 Variants serial numbers 5301
through 5665 inclusive] and 605 [CL–604
Variants serial numbers 5701 through 5988
inclusive] variants) aeroplanes, was issued to
address the potential of water penetrating
into cockpit floodlight fixtures. A similar
condition exists on the CL–600–2B16 (650
variant [CL–604 Variants serial numbers 6050
through 6070 inclusive]) aeroplanes. This
condition can cause short circuits and
damage to electrical components, which may
result in a fire in the cockpit.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the
installation of gasket seals on the pilot and
co-pilot floodlight fixtures to prevent fluid
from entering them.
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–
0550.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued the following
service information:
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–
33–007, Revision 02, dated October 2,
2017.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–
33–005, Revision 02, dated October 2,
2017.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–
33–001, Revision 03, dated October 2,
2017.
The service information describes
procedures to install a new gasket seal
on floodlight fixtures. These documents
are distinct since they apply to different
configurations of the same airplane
model. The 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 design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 123 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply
with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
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Up to 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $170 ..................................
According to the manufacturer, some
or all 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
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Cost per product
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Up to $170 ......................................
result, we have included all known
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,
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Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $20,910.
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,
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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;
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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2018–
0550; Product Identifier 2018–NM–024–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 6,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to certain Bombardier,
Inc., Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variants)
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, 5701
through 5988 inclusive, and 6050 through
6070 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 33, Lights.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
floodlight lamps found burned and the
corresponding circuit breaker tripped as a
result of fluid entering the cockpit floodlight
fixtures. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fluid from entering the cockpit floodlight
fixtures, which could cause short circuits and
damage to electrical components, which may
result in a fire in the cockpit.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For airplanes identified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604–33–007, Revision 02,
dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months
after the effective date of this AD, install new
gasket seals in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604–33–007, Revision 02,
dated October 2, 2017.
(2) For airplanes identified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 605–33–005, Revision 02,
dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months
after the effective date of this AD, install new
gasket seals in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 605–33–005, Revision 02,
dated October 2, 2017.
(3) For airplanes identified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 650–33–001, Revision 03,
dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months
after the effective date of this AD, install new
gasket seals in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 650–33–001, Revision 03,
dated October 2, 2017.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by (g)(1), if those actions
were performed before the effective date
using Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–33–
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007, dated September 29, 2015; or
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–33–007,
Revision 01, dated November 30, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by (g)(2), if those actions
were performed before the effective date
using Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–33–
005, dated September 29, 2015; or
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–33–005,
Revision 01, dated November 30, 2015.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by (g)(3), if those actions
were performed before the effective date
using the service information specified in
paragraphs (h)(3)(i), (h)(3)(ii), or (h)(3)(iii) of
this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–33–
001, dated October 1, 2015.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–33–
001, Revision 01, dated November 30, 2015.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–33–
001, Revision 02, dated March 11, 2016.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO) 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
AD CF–2016–40, dated December 15, 2016;
and Canadian AD CF–2018–06, dated
February 19, 2018, 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–2018–0550.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Assata Dessaline, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
7301; fax 516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyacocos@faa.gov.
(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; 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, 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
12, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0475; Airspace
Docket No. 18–ANE–4]
RIN 2120–AA66
Proposed Establishment of Class E
Airspace; Chebeague Island, ME
Authority for This Rulemaking
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
establish Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Chebeague Island Heliport,
Chebeague Island, ME, to accommodate
new area navigation (RNAV) global
positioning system (GPS) standard
instrument approach procedures serving
the heliport. Controlled airspace is
necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations at this heliport.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before August 6, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule
to: U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, West Bldg. Ground Floor
Rm. W12–140, Washington, DC 20590;
telephone: 1–800–647–5527, or (202)366–9826. You must identify the Docket
No. FAA–2018–0475; Airspace Docket
No. 18–ANE–4, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit and
review received comments through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office between
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SUMMARY:
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9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except federal holidays.
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
on line at https://www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave,
College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
305–6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in title
49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I,
Section 106 describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the agency’s
authority. This proposed rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority, as it would
establish Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Chebeague Island Heliport,
Chebeague Island, ME, to support
standard instrument approach
procedures for IFR operations at this
heliport.
Comments Invited
Interested persons are invited to
comment on this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
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are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers (Docket No. FAA–
2018–0475 and Airspace Docket No. 18–
ANE–4) and be submitted in triplicate to
DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES
section for the address and phone
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 121 (Friday, June 22, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29061-29064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13334]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0550; Product Identifier 2018-NM-024-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants)
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of floodlight lamps
found burned and the corresponding circuit breaker tripped as a result
of fluid entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures. This proposed AD
would require installation of a new gasket seal on floodlight fixtures.
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.,
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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, 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-
0550; 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: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-
7301; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].
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-2018-0550;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-024-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-2016-40, dated December
15, 2016; and Canadian AD CF-2018-06, dated February 19, 2018; to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-
2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes. Canadian AD CF-2016-40 and Canadian
AD CF-2018-06 are referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI.''
Canadian AD CF-2016-40 states:
Several operators have reported a burning odor and smoke
emanating from the cockpit floodlights. Bombardier Aerospace (BA)
has determined the cause to be fluid entering into the cockpit
floodlight fixtures causing short circuits and damage to electrical
components. If not corrected, this condition may result in a fire in
the cockpit.
This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the installation of a
new gasket seal on the floodlight fixture.
Canadian AD CF-2018-06 states:
[Canadian] AD CF-2016-40, applicable to Bombardier Inc. model
CL-600-2B16 (604 [CL-604 Variants serial numbers 5301 through 5665
inclusive] and 605 [CL-604 Variants serial numbers 5701 through 5988
inclusive] variants) aeroplanes, was issued to address the potential
of water penetrating into cockpit floodlight fixtures. A similar
condition exists on the CL-600-2B16 (650 variant [CL-604 Variants
serial numbers 6050 through 6070 inclusive]) aeroplanes. This
condition can cause short circuits and damage to electrical
components, which may result in a fire in the cockpit.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the installation of gasket seals on
the pilot and co-pilot floodlight fixtures to prevent fluid from
entering them.
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-
0550.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued the following service information:
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-33-007, Revision 02, dated
October 2, 2017.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-33-005, Revision 02, dated
October 2, 2017.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 03, dated
October 2, 2017.
The service information describes procedures to install a new
gasket seal on floodlight fixtures. These documents are distinct since
they apply to different configurations of the same airplane model. The
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 design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 123 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up $0 Up to $170............... Up to $20,910.
to $170.
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According to the manufacturer, some or all 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 known 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,
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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;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0550; Product Identifier 2018-
NM-024-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 6, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16
(CL-604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive, 5701 through 5988 inclusive,
and 6050 through 6070 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 33, Lights.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of floodlight lamps found burned
and the corresponding circuit breaker tripped as a result of fluid
entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures. We are issuing this AD to
prevent fluid from entering the cockpit floodlight fixtures, which
could cause short circuits and damage to electrical components,
which may result in a fire in the cockpit.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For airplanes identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-
33-007, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months after
the effective date of this AD, install new gasket seals in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604-33-007, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017.
(2) For airplanes identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-
33-005, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months after
the effective date of this AD, install new gasket seals in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 605-33-005, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017.
(3) For airplanes identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-
33-001, Revision 03, dated October 2, 2017: Within 38 months after
the effective date of this AD, install new gasket seals in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 03, dated October 2, 2017.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
(g)(1), if those actions were performed before the effective date
using Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-33-007, dated September 29,
2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-33-007, Revision 01, dated
November 30, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
(g)(2), if those actions were performed before the effective date
using Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-33-005, dated September 29,
2015; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-33-005, Revision 01, dated
November 30, 2015.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
(g)(3), if those actions were performed before the effective date
using the service information specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i),
(h)(3)(ii), or (h)(3)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, dated October 1,
2015.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 01, dated
November 30, 2015.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 02, dated
March 11, 2016.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) 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 AD CF-2016-40, dated December 15, 2016; and Canadian
AD CF-2018-06, dated February 19, 2018, 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-
2018-0550.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Assata
Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Administrative Services
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531; email
[email protected].
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-
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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, 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 12, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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