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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 130 / Friday, July 6, 2018 / Proposed Rules
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 21,
2018.
David W. Hempe,
Deputy Executive Director for Regulatory
Operations, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–14270 Filed 7–5–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0547; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–091–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 DHC–8–400
series airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of wear on fuel
couplings, bonding springs, and sleeves
as well as fuel tube end ferrules and fuel
component end ferrules. This proposed
AD would require repetitive inspections
of the existing clamshell coupling
bonding wires, fuel couplings, and
associated sleeves for certain criteria
and replacement as necessary. This
proposed AD would also require
repetitive inspections of the fuel tube
end ferrules, fuel component end
ferrules, and ferrule o-ring flanges for
damage and wear, and rework as
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 20, 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., Q-
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Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5,
Canada; telephone: 416–375–4000; fax:
416–375–4539; 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.
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–
0547; 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:
Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Program Management
Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch,
Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue,
Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847–
294–7140; fax 847–294–7834; email:
anthony.flores@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–
2018–0547; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–091–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–2017–04R1, dated May 26, 2017
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
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condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The
MCAI states:
Some operators have reported
discoloration and corrosion of Hydraflow
part number 14J26 fuel couplings. Removal
of the couplings during scheduled
maintenance inspection has also shown signs
of wear on the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel
component end ferrules, coupling bonding
springs, and coupling sleeves. These issues
affect the integrity of the electrical bonding
paths throughout the fuel lines and
components, which in turn may lead to
lightning strike induced fuel tank ignition.
The initial issue of this [Canadian] AD
mandated the [detailed] inspection [for wear
or damage] and repair or replacement, as
required, of affected fuel couplings and
sleeves, fuel tubes, and fuel components, as
well as the collection of wear data, to
mitigate the risk of lightning strike induced
fuel tank ignition.
Since the initial issue of this [Canadian]
AD, Transport Canada has become aware that
the compliance timeframe of Part I of the
initial issue of this [Canadian] AD is not
suitable for new aeroplanes entering into
service from the production line. Revision 1
of this [Canadian] AD updates Part I of the
initial issue of this [Canadian] AD
accordingly, and mandates the [repetitive]
inspection and repair or replacement, as
required, of affected fuel couplings and
sleeves, fuel tubes, and fuel components, as
well as the collection of wear data, to
mitigate the risk of lightning strike induced
fuel tank ignition.
Required actions include replacement
of clamshell coupling bonding wires,
fuel couplings and associated sleeves
and rework (repair, replace, or blend, as
applicable) of fuel tube end ferrules,
fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule
o-ring flanges. 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–2018–0547.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued Service
Bulletin 84–28–20, Revision C, dated
April 28, 2017. This service information
describes procedures for inspections of
the existing clamshell coupling bonding
wires, fuel couplings, and associated
sleeves for certain criteria (wear and
damage, including discoloration, worn
coating, scuffing and grooves) and
replacement. This service information
also describes procedures for
inspections of the fuel tube end ferrules,
fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule
o-ring flanges for damage and wear, and
rework. 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.
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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 52 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action
Labor cost
Inspections .................
212 work-hours × $85 per hour = $18,020 per inspection cycle.
1 work hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection
cycle.
Reporting ...................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements or rework
that would be required based on the
Parts cost
Cost per product
$0
0
Cost on U.S. operators
$18,020 per inspection
cycle.
85 per inspection cycle
results of the proposed inspection. We
have no way of determining the number
$937,040 per inspection
cycle.
4,420 per inspection
cycle.
of aircraft that might need these
replacements or rework:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Rework/Replacement .......................
174 work-hours × $85 per hour = $14,790 ...............................................
$2,000
Cost per
product
$16,790
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this NPRM is 2120–0056.
The paperwork cost associated with this
NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW, Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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.
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.
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,
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.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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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:
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–
0547; Product Identifier 2017–NM–091–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 20,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
Model DHC–8–400, –401 and –402 airplanes,
certificated in any category, manufacturer
serial numbers 4001, 4003, and subsequent.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of wear
on fuel couplings, bonding springs, and
sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and
fuel component end ferrules. We are issuing
this AD to address such wear, which could
reduce the integrity of the electrical bonding
paths through the fuel line and components,
and ultimately lead to fuel tank ignition in
the event of a lightning strike.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
84–28–20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the fuel tube
end ferrules, fuel component end ferrules,
and ferrule o-ring flanges for damage and
wear, and rework (repair, replace, or blend,
as applicable), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–28–20, Revision C, dated
April 28, 2017.
(i) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Submit
a report of the findings (including no
findings) of the initial and repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (h) of this
AD by completing Tables 1 through 5 of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–20,
Revision C, dated April 28, 2017, and
submitting them to Bombardier, Inc. Q-Series
Action Center; telephone: 1–844–272–2720;
email: thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD, submit the
report within 30 days after the completion of
the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD, submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
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(g) Initial Inspection Compliance Times
At the applicable times specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and
(h)(2) of this AD.
(1) For all airplanes except those identified
in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Within 6,000
flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs
first after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For new airplanes with an original
airworthiness certificate or original export
certificate of airworthiness issued on or after
the effective date of this AD: Within 6,000
flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs
first after the date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (h)(1) and
(h)(2) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD
using the service information specified in
paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–20,
Revision A, dated December 14, 2016.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–28–20,
Revision B, dated February 13, 2017.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
initial inspections required by paragraphs
(h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD and the initial
reporting required by paragraph (i) of this
AD, for Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–402
airplane, manufacturer serial number 4164, if
those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–28–20, dated September
30, 2016.
(h) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective
Actions
At the applicable times specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and
(h)(2) of this AD. Repeat the actions
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000
flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs
first.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the existing
clamshell coupling bonding wires, fuel
couplings, and associated sleeves for criteria,
as identified in, and in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–28–20, Revision C, dated
April 28, 2017. If any conditions are found
meeting the criteria specified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–28–20, Revision C, dated
April 28, 2017, before further flight, replace
affected parts with new couplings and
sleeves of the same part number, in
(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
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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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 1 hour per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2017–04R1, dated May 26, 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–2018–0547.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Program Management
Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch, Room
107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,
IL 60018; telephone 847–294–7140; fax 847–
294–7834; email: anthony.flores@faa.gov.
(3) For information about AMOCs, contact
Joe Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–
7366; fax: 516–794–5531; email:
joseph.catanzaro@faa.gov.
(4) 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; 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.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
12, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–13477 Filed 7–5–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0585; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–070–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 BD–700–1A10
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports
that non-conforming FIREX squib wire
harness connectors may have been
installed, which could result in FIREX
squib wire harness connectors being
connected to the wrong FIREX bottle
connectors on affected aircraft. This
proposed AD would require a visual
inspection of the connections between
the FIREX squib wire harness
connectors and FIREX bottle connectors,
installation of split ring lanyards on the
FIREX squib wire harness connectors,
and corrective actions if necessary. We
are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 20, 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.,
ˆ
400 Cote-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
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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–
0585; 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 NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
DeLuca, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics
and Administrative Services Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7369; fax
516–794–5531; email 9-avs-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–
2018–0585; Product Identifier 2018–
NM–070–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
because of 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
Airworthiness Directive CF–2018–08R1,
dated March 2, 2018 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
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for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–
700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Bombardier, Inc., has been made aware
that non-conforming squib connector wire
harnesses may have been installed on one of
the two engine FIREX bottle installations on
some of the affected aeroplanes. The subject
non conformity of squib connector wire
length can allow cross connection between
the two squib connectors on one of the
engine FIREX bottles, preventing proper
function of the engine FIREX system.
In the event of an engine fire, this wiring
discrepancy may potentially misroute the
supply of fire extinguishing agent to the
wrong engine, or limit the supply from both
FIREX bottles to only one engine, [and could
result in the inability to extinguish an engine
fire,] hence impacting the operational safety
of the aeroplane.
Bombardier, Inc., issued service bulletins
(SB) 700–26–011, 700–26–5003, 700–26–
6003, and 700–1A11–26–004, for the affected
model aeroplanes, to address the potentially
unsafe condition caused by the nonconforming FIREX bottle squib connector
wiring.
The original version of this [Canadian] AD
was issued to mandate compliance with the
above-mentioned SBs, as applicable.
Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued
to correct an error in the applicability section
of the original AD.
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–
0585.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service
information:
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
1A11–26–004, Revision 01, dated
February 15, 2018.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
26–011, Revision 01, dated February 15,
2018.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
26–5003, Revision 01, dated February
15, 2018.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
26–6003, Revision 01, dated February
15, 2018.
This service information describes
procedures for a visual inspection of the
connections between the FIREX squib
wire harness connectors and the FIREX
bottle connectors to determine whether
the connectors are installed correctly,
and installation of split ring lanyards on
the FIREX squib wire harness
connectors. This service information
also describes procedures for reconnecting incorrectly installed
connectors to the appropriate mating
connectors and an operational test of the
fire extinguishing system. These
documents are distinct since they apply
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 130 (Friday, July 6, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 31488-31491]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13477]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0547; Product Identifier 2017-NM-091-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 DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports of wear on fuel couplings, bonding
springs, and sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and fuel
component end ferrules. This proposed AD would require repetitive
inspections of the existing clamshell coupling bonding wires, fuel
couplings, and associated sleeves for certain criteria and replacement
as necessary. This proposed AD would also require repetitive
inspections of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel component end ferrules,
and ferrule o-ring flanges for damage and wear, and rework as
necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 20, 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., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone: 416-375-4000; fax: 416-
375-4539; 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-
0547; 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: Anthony Flores, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Program Management Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch,
Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847-
294-7140; fax 847-294-7834; 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-2018-0547;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-091-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-2017-04R1, dated May
26, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Some operators have reported discoloration and corrosion of
Hydraflow part number 14J26 fuel couplings. Removal of the couplings
during scheduled maintenance inspection has also shown signs of wear
on the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel component end ferrules, coupling
bonding springs, and coupling sleeves. These issues affect the
integrity of the electrical bonding paths throughout the fuel lines
and components, which in turn may lead to lightning strike induced
fuel tank ignition.
The initial issue of this [Canadian] AD mandated the [detailed]
inspection [for wear or damage] and repair or replacement, as
required, of affected fuel couplings and sleeves, fuel tubes, and
fuel components, as well as the collection of wear data, to mitigate
the risk of lightning strike induced fuel tank ignition.
Since the initial issue of this [Canadian] AD, Transport Canada
has become aware that the compliance timeframe of Part I of the
initial issue of this [Canadian] AD is not suitable for new
aeroplanes entering into service from the production line. Revision
1 of this [Canadian] AD updates Part I of the initial issue of this
[Canadian] AD accordingly, and mandates the [repetitive] inspection
and repair or replacement, as required, of affected fuel couplings
and sleeves, fuel tubes, and fuel components, as well as the
collection of wear data, to mitigate the risk of lightning strike
induced fuel tank ignition.
Required actions include replacement of clamshell coupling bonding
wires, fuel couplings and associated sleeves and rework (repair,
replace, or blend, as applicable) of fuel tube end ferrules, fuel
component end ferrules, and ferrule o-ring flanges. 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-2018-0547.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated
April 28, 2017. This service information describes procedures for
inspections of the existing clamshell coupling bonding wires, fuel
couplings, and associated sleeves for certain criteria (wear and
damage, including discoloration, worn coating, scuffing and grooves)
and replacement. This service information also describes procedures for
inspections of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel component end ferrules,
and ferrule o-ring flanges for damage and wear, and rework. 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.
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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 52 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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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspections.................... 212 work-hours x $85 $0 $18,020 per $937,040 per
per hour = $18,020 inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
per inspection
cycle.
Reporting...................... 1 work hour x $85 0 85 per inspection 4,420 per
per hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements or
rework that would be required based on the results of the proposed
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these replacements or rework:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Rework/Replacement......................... 174 work-hours x $85 per hour = $2,000 $16,790
$14,790.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this NPRM is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this NPRM has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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;
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):
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0547; Product Identifier 2017-
NM-091-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 20, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400, -401 and -
402 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial
numbers 4001, 4003, and subsequent.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of wear on fuel couplings,
bonding springs, and sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and
fuel component end ferrules. We are issuing this AD to address such
wear, which could reduce the integrity of the electrical bonding
paths through the fuel line and components, and ultimately lead to
fuel tank ignition in the event of a lightning strike.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Initial Inspection Compliance Times
At the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2)
of this AD.
(1) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For new airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate
or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or after
the effective date of this AD: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36
months, whichever occurs first after the date of issuance of the
original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness.
(h) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions
At the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2)
of this AD. Repeat the actions thereafter at intervals not to exceed
6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the existing clamshell coupling
bonding wires, fuel couplings, and associated sleeves for criteria,
as identified in, and in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C,
dated April 28, 2017. If any conditions are found meeting the
criteria specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision
C, dated April 28, 2017, before further flight, replace affected
parts with new couplings and sleeves of the same part number, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel
component end ferrules, and ferrule o-ring flanges for damage and
wear, and rework (repair, replace, or blend, as applicable), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017.
(i) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2)
of this AD: Submit a report of the findings (including no findings)
of the initial and repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h)
of this AD by completing Tables 1 through 5 of Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated April 28, 2017, and submitting
them to Bombardier, Inc. Q-Series Action Center; telephone: 1-844-
272-2720; email: [email protected].
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD, submit the report within 30 days after the completion of
the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD, submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using the service
information specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this
AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision A, dated
December 14, 2016.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision B, dated
February 13, 2017.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspections
required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD and the initial
reporting required by paragraph (i) of this AD, for Bombardier,
Inc., Model DHC-8-402 airplane, manufacturer serial number 4164, if
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD
using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, dated September 30,
2016.
(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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1
hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2017-04R1, dated May 26, 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-2018-0547.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Anthony Flores,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Program Management Section, FAA,
Chicago ACO Branch, Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,
IL 60018; telephone 847-294-7140; fax 847-294-7834; email:
[email protected].
(3) For information about AMOCs, contact Joe Catanzaro,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-
228-7366; fax: 516-794-5531; email: [email protected].
(4) 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; 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.
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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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