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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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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2018–20–18 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–19452; Docket No. FAA–2018–0449;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–042–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 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, serial
numbers 4001 and subsequent.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
uncommanded deployment of the ground
spoilers when the power levers were
advanced for takeoff, which was caused by
faulty switches in the power lever module.
We are issuing this AD to address faulty
switches in the power lever module, which
could result in uncommanded deployment of
the ground spoilers and a possible runway
excursion.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR) Task 276000–110 of Q400 Dash 8
(Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI–0173,
dated March 14, 2017.
(h) Initial Compliance Time
The initial compliance time for doing the
CMR Task 276000–110 specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD is within 8,000 flight
hours after the effective date of this AD.
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(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(j) 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–35, dated
November 29, 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–2018–0449.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact John P. 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.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary
Revision ALI–0173, dated March 14, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
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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.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
September 20, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
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–2018–0550; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–024–AD; Amendment
39–19455; AD 2018–20–21]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16
(CL–604 Variants) airplanes. 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. This AD requires
installation of new gasket seals on
floodlight fixtures. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
20, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 20, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Coˆte-Vertu Road
West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
Widebody Customer Response Center
North America toll-free telephone 1–
SUMMARY:
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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. It is also available
on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0550.
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 Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical
Systems Services Section, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7367; fax
516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variants)
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on June 22, 2018 (83
FR 29061). The NPRM 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.
The NPRM proposed to require
installation of new gasket seals on
floodlight fixtures.
We are issuing this AD to address
fluid entering the cockpit floodlight
fixtures, which could cause short
circuits and damage to electrical
components, which may result in a fire
in the cockpit.
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.’’
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0550.
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.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
We received no comments on the NPRM
or on the determination of the cost to
the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. We have determined
that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
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 new gasket seals
on floodlight fixtures. These documents
are distinct since they apply to different
configurations of the same airplane
model. This service information is
reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 123
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
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 AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
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Cost per product
$0
Up to $170 ......................................
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all known
costs in our cost estimate.
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Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $20,910.
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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section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 650–33–001, Revision 03,
dated October 2, 2017.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
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):
■
2018–20–21 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–19455; Docket No. FAA–2018–0550;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–024–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 20, 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 address
fluid 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, Modification Summary 600–
6537, in accordance with the
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(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 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.
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(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–
7367; fax 516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyacocos@faa.gov.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–33–
007, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–33–
005, Revision 02, dated October 2, 2017.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–33–
001, Revision 03, dated October 2, 2017.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´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
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
September 27, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
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–2018–0366; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–166–AD; Amendment
39–19448; AD 2018–20–14]
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Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
Avions de Transport Re´gional
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Re´gional
Model ATR42–500 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a determination that
more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations are necessary. This AD
requires revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new and/or more restrictive
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
20, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 20, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Re´gional,
1, Alle´e Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62
21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
email continued.airworthiness@atraircraft.com; internet https://www.atraircraft.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. It is also available
on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0366.
SUMMARY:
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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–
0366; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
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the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all ATR–GIE Avions de
Transport Re´gional Model ATR42–500
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 8, 2018 (83 FR
20748). The NPRM was prompted by a
determination that more restrictive
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations are necessary.
The NPRM proposed to require revising
the maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate new and/
or more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations.
We are issuing this AD to address
reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2017–0222R1, dated December
15, 2017 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for ATR–GIE
Avions de Transport Re´gional Model
ATR42–500 airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations and
certification maintenance requirements
(CMR) for ATR aeroplanes, which are
approved by EASA, are currently defined and
published in the ATR42–400/–500 Time
Limits (TL) document. These instructions
have been identified as mandatory for
continued airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e.,
reduced structural integrity of the airplane].
Consequently, ATR published Revision 11
Temporary revision 01 of the ATR42–400/
–500 TL document, which contains new and/
or more restrictive CMRs and airworthiness
limitations tasks.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires accomplishment of the
actions specified in the ATR42–400/–500 TL
document Revision 11 Temporary revision
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52120-52123]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22275]
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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; Amendment
39-19455; AD 2018-20-21]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes. 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. This AD requires installation of new
gasket seals on floodlight fixtures. We are issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 20, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 20,
2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North
America toll-free telephone 1-
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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. It is also
available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0550.
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 Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Services Section, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on June 22, 2018 (83 FR 29061). The NPRM 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. The NPRM proposed to require installation
of new gasket seals on floodlight fixtures.
We are issuing this AD to address fluid entering the cockpit
floodlight fixtures, which could cause short circuits and damage to
electrical components, which may result in a fire in the cockpit.
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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed,
except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor
changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier 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 new gasket
seals on floodlight fixtures. These documents are distinct since they
apply to different configurations of the same airplane model. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 123 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this 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 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,
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section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle
VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the
Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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):
2018-20-21 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19455; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0550; Product Identifier 2018-NM-024-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 20, 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
address fluid 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,
Modification Summary 600-6537, 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 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.
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(2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven
Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; fax 516-794-
5531; email [email protected].
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-33-007, Revision 02, dated
October 2, 2017.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-33-005, Revision 02, dated
October 2, 2017.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-33-001, Revision 03, dated
October 2, 2017.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center
North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial
telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email
[email protected]; internet https://www.bombardier.com.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 27, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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