Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes, 23703-23710 [2019-10748]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0790; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–078–AD; Amendment
39–19629; AD 2019–08–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010–14–
05, which applied to certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–1A11
(600), CL–600–2A12 (601), and CL–600–
2B16 (601–3A, 601–3R, and 604
Variants) airplanes. AD 2010–14–05
required inspection for the part numbers
of the system and brake accumulators,
and repetitive replacement of affected
accumulators. This AD adds
requirements for relocating the
accumulators and revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program to
incorporate new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations. This AD also
adds optional terminating action for
certain airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of on-ground
hydraulic accumulator screw cap or end
cap failure that resulted in the loss of
the associated hydraulic system and
high-energy impact damage to adjacent
systems and structure. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 27,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of June 27, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 200 Coˆte-Vertu Road
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SUMMARY:
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West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 2A3, Canada;
North America toll-free telephone 1–
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone
1–514–855–2999; 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–
0790.
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–
0790; 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:
Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems & Administrative
Services, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
228–7323; fax 516–794–5531; email 9avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2010–14–05,
Amendment 39–16350 (75 FR 37994,
July 1, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–14–05’’). AD
2010–14–05 applied to certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–1A11
(600), CL–600–2A12 (601), and CL–600–
2B16 (601–3A, 601–3R, and 604
Variants) airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
September 14, 2018 (83 FR 46670). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of onground hydraulic accumulator screw
cap or end cap failure that resulted in
the loss of the associated hydraulic
system and high-energy impact damage
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to adjacent systems and structure. The
NPRM proposed to continue to require
inspection for the part numbers of the
system and brake accumulators, and
repetitive replacement of affected
accumulators. The NPRM also proposed
to require relocating the accumulators
and revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program to incorporate new
or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. The NPRM also proposed to
add optional terminating action for
certain airplanes. We are issuing this
AD to address failure of one of the brake
accumulator screw caps/end caps,
which could result in impact damage
causing loss of both hydraulic systems
No. 2 and No. 3, and the consequent
loss of both braking and nose wheel
steering, the potential for a runway
excursion, and damage to the airplane.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
CF–2009–39R1, dated October 13, 2017
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model CL–600–1A11 (600), CL–600–
2A12 (601), and CL–600–2B16 (601–3A,
601–3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic
accumulator screw cap or end cap failure
have been experienced on CL–600–2B19
(CRJ) aircraft, resulting in loss of the
associated hydraulic system and high-energy
impact damage to adjacent systems and
structure. The lowest number of flight cycles
accumulated at the time of failure, to date,
has been 6991 flight cycles.
Although there have been no failures to
date on any CL–600–1A11, CL–600–2A12 or
CL–600–2B16 aircraft, the same accumulators
as those installed on the CL–600–2B19, Part
Numbers (P/N) 08–60163–002 and 08–
60164–002 are installed on some of the
aircraft listed in the Applicability section of
this directive.
Notes:
1. Earlier accumulators, P/Ns 2770571–
102, 2770571–103, 2770571–104 and
2770571–105, were installed in production
on the following aircraft: CL–600–1A11 [all
Serial Numbers (S/Ns)], CL–600–2A12 (all S/
Ns) and CL–600–2B16 (S/Ns 5001 through
5194 and 5301 through 5524 only). These
accumulators do not require inspection or
replacement. However, if any of the
accumulators with the above P/Ns have been
replaced in-service by P/Ns 08–60163–002
and 08–60164–002, these latter accumulators
require replacement.
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2. Prior to issuance of [Canadian] AD CF–
2009–39, the only accumulators ever
installed in production on CL–600–2B16
aircraft, S/Ns 5525 through 5665 and 5701
through 5908, are P/Ns 08–60163–002 and
08–60164–002; these accumulators require
replacement.
3. After issuance of [Canadian] AD CF–
2009–39 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2010–14–05], accumulators with P/Ns
specified in Note 2, above, began to feature
various S/N suffixes. Only accumulators with
S/N suffix ‘‘TNAE’’ do not require
replacement, but they are subject to other
mandatory actions detailed in this AD.
4. Stainless steel accumulators P/Ns
601R75139–3 (11094–4) and 601R75139–1
(11093–4) were installed in production on
CL–600–2B16 aircraft, S/Ns 5909 and
subsequent. These accumulators do not
require replacement, but they are subjected to
other mandatory actions detailed in this AD.
A detailed analysis of the systems and
structure in the potential line of trajectory of
a failed screw cap/end cap for each
accumulator, P/Ns 08–60163–002 and 08–
60164–002, has been conducted. On the
Challengers, it has been identified that the
worst case scenario would be a failure of
system No. 1, 2 or 3 accumulator screw caps/
end caps (depending on the model), resulting
in a potential uncontrolled fire in a nondesignated fire zone.
The original version of this [Canadian] AD
gave instructions to perform identification
and records checks, where applicable, and
replace accumulators, P/Ns 08–60163–002
and 08–60164–002 within the time
compliance specified.
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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–
0790.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Request To Refer to Latest Service
Information
Bombardier requested that we refer to
the latest version of the service
information: Bombardier Challenger
CL–605 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks (TLMC), Revision 19, dated May
29, 2018.
We agree to refer to the latest service
information. The specific tasks required
by paragraph (j) of this AD have not
changed in the latest available service
information. The current version of the
Bombardier Challenger CL–605 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, is Revision
20, dated November 19, 2018. We have
changed all references accordingly in
this final rule, with credit provided in
paragraph (l)(6) of this AD for the prior
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accomplishment of Revision 18, dated
December 4, 2017, and Revision 19,
dated May 29, 2018.
The current version of the Bombardier
Challenger CL–604 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, is Revision
31, dated November 19, 2018. We have
changed all references accordingly in
this final rule, with credit provided in
paragraph (l)(5) of this AD for the prior
accomplishment of Revision 30, dated
December 4, 2017.
Request for Minor Editorial Changes
Bombardier requested several minor
changes to the NPRM, including
correcting a typographical error in an
email address, updating the address for
Bombardier, updating the airplane
identity to match the models and
variants as listed on the current type
certificate data sheet (TCDS), and
clarifying part numbers and service
bulletin numbers. We agree and have
revised this AD accordingly.
Request To Revise Model Callout
Bombardier asked us to change ‘‘604
Variants’’ to ‘‘604 Variant’’ in the
SUMMARY and ‘‘Actions Since AD
2010–14–05 Was Issued’’ section of the
NPRM.
We disagree with this request because
there are multiple variants for the CL–
600–2B16 airplanes. We have not
changed this final rule regarding this
issue.
Comment Regarding TLMC Revision
Status
Bombardier noted that the TLMC
revisions listed in figure 2 to paragraph
(j) of this AD are the latest versions
published on the customer website and
not when the tasks were introduced. No
change was requested or made.
Request To Clarify Applicability
Bombardier requested that we revise
the applicability for Model CL–600–
2B16 airplanes in paragraph (c)(5) of the
proposed AD by changing serial
numbers ‘‘5701 and subsequent’’ to
‘‘5701 through 5988.’’
We agree to make this change. We
have determined that production for
this model ended with serial number
5988; therefore, there is no change to the
affected airplanes in this AD.
Request To Revise Certain Airplanes
Subject to Accumulator Relocation
Bombardier requested that we revise
the affected airplanes identified in
paragraph (i)(4) of the proposed AD,
from ‘‘S/Ns 5701 and subsequent’’ to
‘‘S/Ns 5701 to 5982.’’
We agree with the request. We have
determined that accumulators on
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airplanes with serial numbers after 5982
have been relocated. We have revised
paragraph (i)(4) of this AD accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously,
and 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.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The following Bombardier service
information describes procedures for
replacing hydraulic system
accumulators with new, overhauled, or
refurbished accumulators. These
documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplane models.
• Service Bulletin 600–0742, Revision
04, dated June 11, 2015.
• Service Bulletin 601–0597, Revision
04, dated June 11, 2015.
• Service Bulletin 604–29–008,
Revision 04, dated June 11, 2015.
• Service Bulletin 605–29–001,
Revision 04, dated June 10, 2015.
The following Bombardier service
information describes procedures for
relocating hydraulic system
accumulators. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane models in different
configurations.
• Service Bulletin 600–0764, dated
October 8, 2015.
• Service Bulletin 600–0767, dated
August 25, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 601–0633, dated
October 8, 2015.
• Service Bulletin 601–0637, dated
August 25, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 604–29–013,
Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016.
• Service Bulletin 605–29–006,
Revision 02, dated April 19, 2016.
The following Bombardier Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks describe
certain systems life limits of the safe life
items. These documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane
models in different configurations.
• Section 5–10–20, Time Limits
(Systems), of the Bombardier Challenger
600 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
PSP 605, Revision 39, dated January 8,
2018.
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• Section 5–10–20, Time Limits
(Systems), of the Bombardier Challenger
601 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
PSP 601–5, Revision 46, dated January
8, 2018.
• Section 5–10–20, Time Limits
(Systems), of the Bombardier Challenger
601 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
PSP 601A–5, Revision 42, dated January
8, 2018.
• Section 5–10–11, Life Limits
(Systems), of the Bombardier Challenger
CL–604 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 31, dated
November 19, 2018.
• Section 5–10–11, Life Limits
(Systems), of the Bombardier Challenger
CL–605 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 20, dated
November 19, 2018.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
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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 130
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Retained actions: 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 .........................
New actions: Up to 170 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $14,450 ........
$7,717 .................
Up to $41,635 .....
$9,417 .................
Up to $56,085 .....
For the new maintenance/inspection
program revision, we have determined
that this action takes an average of 90
work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary
from operator to operator. In the past,
we have estimated that this action takes
1 work-hour per airplane. Since
operators incorporate maintenance or
inspection program changes for their
affected fleet, we have determined that
a per-operator estimate is more accurate
than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore,
we estimate the total cost per operator
to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per
work-hour).
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.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
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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
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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Cost on U.S. operators
$1,224,210.
Up to $7,291,050.
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
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2010–14–05, Amendment 39–16350 (75
FR 37994, July 1, 2010), and adding the
following new AD:
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2019–08–08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–19629; Docket No. FAA–2018–0790;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–078–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 27, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2010–14–05,
Amendment 39–16350 (75 FR 37994, July 1,
2010) (‘‘AD 2010–14–05’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc.,
airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5)
of this AD.
(1) Model CL–600–1A11 (600) airplanes,
serial numbers 1004 through 1085 inclusive.
(2) Model CL–600–2A12 (601) airplanes,
serial numbers 3001 through 3066 inclusive.
(3) Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes (601–3A
Variant), serial numbers 5001 through 5134
inclusive.
(4) Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes (601–3R
Variant), serial numbers 5135 through 5194
inclusive.
(5) Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes (604
Variant), serial numbers 5301 through 5665
inclusive and 5701 through 5988 inclusive.
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Certain
Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes
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might be referred to by the marketing
designation CL–605.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 29, Hydraulic power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of onground hydraulic accumulator screw cap or
end cap failure that resulted in the loss of the
associated hydraulic system and high-energy
impact damage to adjacent systems and
structure. We are issuing this AD to address
failure of one of the brake accumulator screw
caps/end caps, which could result in impact
damage causing loss of both hydraulic
systems No. 2 and No. 3, and the consequent
loss of both braking and nose wheel steering,
the potential for a runway excursion, and
damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(3) Thereafter, before the accumulation of
3,750 total flight cycles on any accumulator
having P/Ns 08–60163–002 (601R75138–1),
and 08–60164–002 (601R75138–3), as
applicable, replace the accumulator with a
new, overhauled, or refurbished accumulator
having the same part number, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin listed in figure 1
to paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this AD.
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(h) New Provision of This AD: Terminating
Action for Certain Accumulators
For each accumulator with one of the part
number and serial number (S/N) suffixes
listed in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of
this AD, the repetitive replacement specified
in paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this AD is
not required.
(1) P/N 08–60163–002 with S/N suffix
TNAE.
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(g) Retained Part Number Inspection and
Accumulator Replacement, With Revised
Formatting, Service Information, and
Affected Part Numbers
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2010–14–05, with
revised formatting, service information, and
affected part numbers. Do the following
actions as applicable.
(1) Within 50 flight hours after August 5,
2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–14–05),
inspect to determine the part numbers of the
system accumulators numbers 1, 2, and 3,
and brake accumulators numbers 2 and 3 that
are installed on the airplane. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the part number of
each accumulator can be conclusively
determined from that review. If all of the
installed accumulators have part number (P/
N) 2770571–102, 2770571–103, 2770571–
104, 2770571–105, 601R75139–3 (11094–4),
or 601R75139–1 (11093–4), no further action
is required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD: At the applicable time in
paragraph (g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), or (g)(2)(iii) of
this AD, replace the accumulator with a new,
overhauled, or refurbished accumulator with
the same part number, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin listed in figure 1
to paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this AD.
(i) For each accumulator having P/Ns 08–
60163–002 (601R75138–1), and 08–60164–
002 (601R75138–3), as applicable, that has
accumulated more than 3,650 total flight
cycles as of August 5, 2010 (the effective date
of AD 2010–14–05): Replace the accumulator
within 100 flight cycles after August 5, 2010.
(ii) For each accumulator having P/N 08–
60163–002 (601R75138–1), and 08–60164–
002 (601R75138–3), as applicable, that has
accumulated 3,650 total flight cycles or fewer
as of August 5, 2010: Replace the
accumulator before the accumulation of
3,750 total flight cycles on the accumulator.
(iii) For each accumulator having P/N 08–
60163–002 (601R75138–1), and 08–60164–
002 (601R75138–3), as applicable, for which
it is not possible to determine the number of
flight cycles accumulated: Replace the
accumulator within 100 flight cycles after
August 5, 2010.
(2) P/N 08–60164–002 with S/N suffix
TNAE.
(3) P/N 601R75139–3 (11094–4).
(4) P/N 601R75139–1 (11093–4).
(i) Relocate hydraulic system Nos. 1 and 2
accumulators, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 600–0764, dated October 8,
2015.
(ii) Relocate hydraulic system No. 3
accumulator, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 600–0767, dated August 25,
2016.
(2) For Model CL–600–2A12 (601)
airplanes, S/Ns 3001 through 3066 inclusive,
and Model CL–600–2B16 (601–3A and 601–
3R Variants) airplanes, S/Ns 5001 through
5194 inclusive: Relocate accumulators as
specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii)
of this AD.
(i) Relocate hydraulic system Nos. 1 and 2
accumulators, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601–0633, dated October 8,
2015.
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Relocation
of Accumulators
Within 60 months or 2,400 flight cycles,
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD, relocate the hydraulic system
accumulators as specified in paragraphs (i)(1)
through (i)(4) of this AD, as applicable.
Relocation of the hydraulic system
accumulators as required by this paragraph
does not terminate any repetitive
replacement required by paragraph (g)(2) or
(g)(3) of this AD.
(1) For Model CL–600–1A11 (600)
airplanes, S/Ns 1004 through 1085 inclusive:
Relocate accumulators as specified in
paragraphs (i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD.
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Service Bulletin 604–29–013, Revision 02,
dated April 18, 2016.
(4) For Model CL–600–2B16 (605)
airplanes, S/Ns 5701 through 5982 inclusive
and subsequent (i.e., Model CL–600–2B16
(604 Variant), referred to by the marketing
designation CL–605): Relocate hydraulic
system No. 3 accumulator, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–29–006,
Revision 02, dated April 19, 2016.
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(j) New Requirement of This AD: Revision of
Maintenance/Inspection Program
Within 50 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the tasks specified in figure 2 to
paragraph (j) of this AD.
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(ii) Relocate hydraulic system No. 3
accumulator, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601–0637, dated August 25,
2016.
(3) For Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant)
airplanes, S/Ns 5301 through 5665 inclusive:
Relocate hydraulic system No. 3
accumulator, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
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paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative
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compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of
this AD.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) Replacement of an accumulator with a
new accumulator having the same part
number is also acceptable for compliance
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and (g)(3) of this AD, if done before August
5, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–14–
05), in accordance with the applicable
service bulletin listed in figure 3 to paragraph
(l)(1) of this AD. This service information is
not incorporated by reference in this AD.
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(3) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (i)(3) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD, in accordance
with Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–29–
013, dated April 30, 2015; or Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604–29–013, Revision 01,
dated October 19, 2015. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(4) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (i)(4) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD, in accordance
with Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–29–
006, dated April 30, 2015; or Bombardier
Service Bulletin 605–29–006, Revision 01,
dated October 19, 2015. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(5) For Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant)
airplanes: This paragraph provides credit for
the actions required by paragraph (j) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Section 5–
10–11, Life Limits (Systems), of the
Bombardier Challenger CL–604 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 30, dated December 4,
2017. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(6) For Model CL–600–2B16 (605)
airplanes: This paragraph provides credit for
the actions required by paragraph (j) of this
AD for, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Section 5–10–11, Life Limits (Systems), of
the Bombardier Challenger CL–605 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18,
dated December 4, 2017; or Revision 19,
dated May 29, 2018. This service information
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
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(m) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits may be issued in
accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to
a location where the airplane can be
modified, provided the following conditions
are met:
(1) An engineering recommendation must
be obtained via the Bombardier process
Service Request for Product Support Action
(SRPSA) at SRPSA@aero.bombardier.com.
(2) Approval of the special flight permit
must be obtained from the Flight Standards
District Office.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
(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.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
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or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(ii) AMOC 15–76R1 and AMOC 15–53,
approved previously for AD 2010–14–05, are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(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’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2009–39R1, dated October 13, 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–2018–0790.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems & Administrative
Services, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7323; fax 516–
794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
(p) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 27, 2019.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0742,
Revision 04, dated June 11, 2015.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0764,
dated October 8, 2015.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600–0767,
dated August 25, 2016.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0597,
Revision 04, dated June 11, 2015.
(v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0633,
dated October 8, 2015.
(vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601–0637,
dated August 25, 2016.
(vii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–29–
008, Revision 04, dated June 11, 2015.
(viii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–29–
013, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016.
(ix) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–29–
001, Revision 04, dated June 10, 2015.
(x) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–29–
006, Revision 02, dated April 19, 2016.
(xi) Section 5–10–11, Life Limits (Systems),
of the Bombardier Challenger CL–604 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 31,
dated November 19, 2018.
(xii) Section 5–10–11, Life Limits
(Systems), of the Bombardier Challenger CL–
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605 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20,
dated November 19, 2018.
(xiii) Section 5–10–20, Time Limits
(Systems), of the Bombardier Challenger 600
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, PSP 605,
Revision 39, dated January 8, 2018.
(xiv) Section 5–10–20, Time Limits
(Systems), of the Bombardier Challenger 601
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, PSP 601–
5, Revision 46, dated January 8, 2018.
(xv) Section 5–10–20, Time Limits
(Systems), of the Bombardier Challenger 601
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, PSP
601A–5, Revision 42, dated January 8, 2018.
(4) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 200 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 2A3,
Canada; North America toll-free telephone 1–
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
514–855–2999; email ac.yul@
aero.bombardier.com; internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(5) 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.
(6) 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
April 25, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 31251; Amdt. No. 3851]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This rule establishes, amends,
suspends, or removes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPs) and associated Takeoff
Minimums and Obstacle Departure
Procedures (ODPs) foroperations at
certain airports. These regulatory
actions are needed because of the
adoption of new or revised criteria, or
because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System, such as the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0790; Product Identifier 2018-NM-078-AD; Amendment
39-19629; AD 2019-08-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-14-05,
which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-
600-2A12 (601), and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants)
airplanes. AD 2010-14-05 required inspection for the part numbers of
the system and brake accumulators, and repetitive replacement of
affected accumulators. This AD adds requirements for relocating the
accumulators and revising the existing maintenance or inspection
program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations. This AD also adds optional terminating action for certain
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of on-ground hydraulic
accumulator screw cap or end cap failure that resulted in the loss of
the associated hydraulic system and high-energy impact damage to
adjacent systems and structure. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 27, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 27,
2019.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Bombardier, Inc., 200 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 2A3, Canada; North America toll-free telephone 1-866-
538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; 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-2018-0790.
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-
0790; 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: Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems & Administrative Services, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-
7323; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2010-14-05, Amendment 39-16350 (75 FR 37994,
July 1, 2010) (``AD 2010-14-05''). AD 2010-14-05 applied to certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL-
600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2018 (83 FR 46670).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of on-ground hydraulic accumulator
screw cap or end cap failure that resulted in the loss of the
associated hydraulic system and high-energy impact damage to adjacent
systems and structure. The NPRM proposed to continue to require
inspection for the part numbers of the system and brake accumulators,
and repetitive replacement of affected accumulators. The NPRM also
proposed to require relocating the accumulators and revising the
existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations. The NPRM also proposed to add
optional terminating action for certain airplanes. We are issuing this
AD to address failure of one of the brake accumulator screw caps/end
caps, which could result in impact damage causing loss of both
hydraulic systems No. 2 and No. 3, and the consequent loss of both
braking and nose wheel steering, the potential for a runway excursion,
and damage to the airplane.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2009-39R1, dated
October 13, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-
600-2A12 (601), and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants)
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic accumulator screw cap or end
cap failure have been experienced on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aircraft,
resulting in loss of the associated hydraulic system and high-energy
impact damage to adjacent systems and structure. The lowest number
of flight cycles accumulated at the time of failure, to date, has
been 6991 flight cycles.
Although there have been no failures to date on any CL-600-1A11,
CL-600-2A12 or CL-600-2B16 aircraft, the same accumulators as those
installed on the CL-600-2B19, Part Numbers (P/N) 08-60163-002 and
08-60164-002 are installed on some of the aircraft listed in the
Applicability section of this directive.
Notes:
1. Earlier accumulators, P/Ns 2770571-102, 2770571-103, 2770571-
104 and 2770571-105, were installed in production on the following
aircraft: CL-600-1A11 [all Serial Numbers (S/Ns)], CL-600-2A12 (all
S/Ns) and CL-600-2B16 (S/Ns 5001 through 5194 and 5301 through 5524
only). These accumulators do not require inspection or replacement.
However, if any of the accumulators with the above P/Ns have been
replaced in-service by P/Ns 08-60163-002 and 08-60164-002, these
latter accumulators require replacement.
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2. Prior to issuance of [Canadian] AD CF-2009-39, the only
accumulators ever installed in production on CL-600-2B16 aircraft,
S/Ns 5525 through 5665 and 5701 through 5908, are P/Ns 08-60163-002
and 08-60164-002; these accumulators require replacement.
3. After issuance of [Canadian] AD CF-2009-39 [which corresponds
to FAA AD 2010-14-05], accumulators with P/Ns specified in Note 2,
above, began to feature various S/N suffixes. Only accumulators with
S/N suffix ``TNAE'' do not require replacement, but they are subject
to other mandatory actions detailed in this AD.
4. Stainless steel accumulators P/Ns 601R75139-3 (11094-4) and
601R75139-1 (11093-4) were installed in production on CL-600-2B16
aircraft, S/Ns 5909 and subsequent. These accumulators do not
require replacement, but they are subjected to other mandatory
actions detailed in this AD.
A detailed analysis of the systems and structure in the
potential line of trajectory of a failed screw cap/end cap for each
accumulator, P/Ns 08-60163-002 and 08-60164-002, has been conducted.
On the Challengers, it has been identified that the worst case
scenario would be a failure of system No. 1, 2 or 3 accumulator
screw caps/end caps (depending on the model), resulting in a
potential uncontrolled fire in a non-designated fire zone.
The original version of this [Canadian] AD gave instructions to
perform identification and records checks, where applicable, and
replace accumulators, P/Ns 08-60163-002 and 08-60164-002 within the
time compliance specified.
* * * * *
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-
0790.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Refer to Latest Service Information
Bombardier requested that we refer to the latest version of the
service information: Bombardier Challenger CL-605 Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks (TLMC), Revision 19, dated May 29, 2018.
We agree to refer to the latest service information. The specific
tasks required by paragraph (j) of this AD have not changed in the
latest available service information. The current version of the
Bombardier Challenger CL-605 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, is Revision 20, dated November 19, 2018. We
have changed all references accordingly in this final rule, with credit
provided in paragraph (l)(6) of this AD for the prior accomplishment of
Revision 18, dated December 4, 2017, and Revision 19, dated May 29,
2018.
The current version of the Bombardier Challenger CL-604 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2, Airworthiness Limitations, is
Revision 31, dated November 19, 2018. We have changed all references
accordingly in this final rule, with credit provided in paragraph
(l)(5) of this AD for the prior accomplishment of Revision 30, dated
December 4, 2017.
Request for Minor Editorial Changes
Bombardier requested several minor changes to the NPRM, including
correcting a typographical error in an email address, updating the
address for Bombardier, updating the airplane identity to match the
models and variants as listed on the current type certificate data
sheet (TCDS), and clarifying part numbers and service bulletin numbers.
We agree and have revised this AD accordingly.
Request To Revise Model Callout
Bombardier asked us to change ``604 Variants'' to ``604 Variant''
in the SUMMARY and ``Actions Since AD 2010-14-05 Was Issued'' section
of the NPRM.
We disagree with this request because there are multiple variants
for the CL-600-2B16 airplanes. We have not changed this final rule
regarding this issue.
Comment Regarding TLMC Revision Status
Bombardier noted that the TLMC revisions listed in figure 2 to
paragraph (j) of this AD are the latest versions published on the
customer website and not when the tasks were introduced. No change was
requested or made.
Request To Clarify Applicability
Bombardier requested that we revise the applicability for Model CL-
600-2B16 airplanes in paragraph (c)(5) of the proposed AD by changing
serial numbers ``5701 and subsequent'' to ``5701 through 5988.''
We agree to make this change. We have determined that production
for this model ended with serial number 5988; therefore, there is no
change to the affected airplanes in this AD.
Request To Revise Certain Airplanes Subject to Accumulator Relocation
Bombardier requested that we revise the affected airplanes
identified in paragraph (i)(4) of the proposed AD, from ``S/Ns 5701 and
subsequent'' to ``S/Ns 5701 to 5982.''
We agree with the request. We have determined that accumulators on
airplanes with serial numbers after 5982 have been relocated. We have
revised paragraph (i)(4) of this AD accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously, and 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.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The following Bombardier service information describes procedures
for replacing hydraulic system accumulators with new, overhauled, or
refurbished accumulators. These documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplane models.
Service Bulletin 600-0742, Revision 04, dated June 11,
2015.
Service Bulletin 601-0597, Revision 04, dated June 11,
2015.
Service Bulletin 604-29-008, Revision 04, dated June 11,
2015.
Service Bulletin 605-29-001, Revision 04, dated June 10,
2015.
The following Bombardier service information describes procedures
for relocating hydraulic system accumulators. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different
configurations.
Service Bulletin 600-0764, dated October 8, 2015.
Service Bulletin 600-0767, dated August 25, 2016.
Service Bulletin 601-0633, dated October 8, 2015.
Service Bulletin 601-0637, dated August 25, 2016.
Service Bulletin 604-29-013, Revision 02, dated April 18,
2016.
Service Bulletin 605-29-006, Revision 02, dated April 19,
2016.
The following Bombardier Time Limits/Maintenance Checks describe
certain systems life limits of the safe life items. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different
configurations.
Section 5-10-20, Time Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger 600 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, PSP 605, Revision 39,
dated January 8, 2018.
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Section 5-10-20, Time Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger 601 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, PSP 601-5, Revision 46,
dated January 8, 2018.
Section 5-10-20, Time Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger 601 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, PSP 601A-5, Revision 42,
dated January 8, 2018.
Section 5-10-11, Life Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger CL-604 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 31, dated November 19, 2018.
Section 5-10-11, Life Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger CL-605 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2, Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 20, dated November 19, 2018.
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 130 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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Retained actions: 20 work-hours $7,717............. $9,417............. $1,224,210.
x $85 per hour = $1,700.
New actions: Up to 170 work- Up to $41,635...... Up to $56,085...... Up to $7,291,050.
hours x $85 per hour = Up to
$14,450.
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For the new maintenance/inspection program revision, we have
determined that this action takes an average of 90 work-hours per
operator, although we recognize that this number may vary from operator
to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1
work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or
inspection program changes for their affected fleet, we have determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
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, 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
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2010-14-05, Amendment 39-16350 (75 FR 37994, July 1, 2010), and adding
the following new AD:
2019-08-08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19629; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0790; Product Identifier 2018-NM-078-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 27, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2010-14-05, Amendment 39-16350 (75 FR 37994,
July 1, 2010) (``AD 2010-14-05'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated
in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of
this AD.
(1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes, serial numbers 1004
through 1085 inclusive.
(2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes, serial numbers 3001
through 3066 inclusive.
(3) Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (601-3A Variant), serial numbers
5001 through 5134 inclusive.
(4) Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (601-3R Variant), serial numbers
5135 through 5194 inclusive.
(5) Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (604 Variant), serial numbers
5301 through 5665 inclusive and 5701 through 5988 inclusive.
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Certain Model CL-600-2B16
(604 Variant) airplanes
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of on-ground hydraulic
accumulator screw cap or end cap failure that resulted in the loss
of the associated hydraulic system and high-energy impact damage to
adjacent systems and structure. We are issuing this AD to address
failure of one of the brake accumulator screw caps/end caps, which
could result in impact damage causing loss of both hydraulic systems
No. 2 and No. 3, and the consequent loss of both braking and nose
wheel steering, the potential for a runway excursion, and damage to
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Part Number Inspection and Accumulator Replacement, With
Revised Formatting, Service Information, and Affected Part Numbers
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2010-14-05, with revised formatting, service information, and
affected part numbers. Do the following actions as applicable.
(1) Within 50 flight hours after August 5, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-14-05), inspect to determine the part numbers of the
system accumulators numbers 1, 2, and 3, and brake accumulators
numbers 2 and 3 that are installed on the airplane. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number of each accumulator can be
conclusively determined from that review. If all of the installed
accumulators have part number (P/N) 2770571-102, 2770571-103,
2770571-104, 2770571-105, 601R75139-3 (11094-4), or 601R75139-1
(11093-4), no further action is required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: At the
applicable time in paragraph (g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), or (g)(2)(iii)
of this AD, replace the accumulator with a new, overhauled, or
refurbished accumulator with the same part number, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service
bulletin listed in figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this
AD.
(i) For each accumulator having P/Ns 08-60163-002 (601R75138-1),
and 08-60164-002 (601R75138-3), as applicable, that has accumulated
more than 3,650 total flight cycles as of August 5, 2010 (the
effective date of AD 2010-14-05): Replace the accumulator within 100
flight cycles after August 5, 2010.
(ii) For each accumulator having P/N 08-60163-002 (601R75138-1),
and 08-60164-002 (601R75138-3), as applicable, that has accumulated
3,650 total flight cycles or fewer as of August 5, 2010: Replace the
accumulator before the accumulation of 3,750 total flight cycles on
the accumulator.
(iii) For each accumulator having P/N 08-60163-002 (601R75138-
1), and 08-60164-002 (601R75138-3), as applicable, for which it is
not possible to determine the number of flight cycles accumulated:
Replace the accumulator within 100 flight cycles after August 5,
2010.
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(3) Thereafter, before the accumulation of 3,750 total flight
cycles on any accumulator having P/Ns 08-60163-002 (601R75138-1),
and 08-60164-002 (601R75138-3), as applicable, replace the
accumulator with a new, overhauled, or refurbished accumulator
having the same part number, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service bulletin listed in figure 1
to paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this AD.
(h) New Provision of This AD: Terminating Action for Certain
Accumulators
For each accumulator with one of the part number and serial
number (S/N) suffixes listed in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of
this AD, the repetitive replacement specified in paragraphs (g)(2)
and (g)(3) of this AD is not required.
(1) P/N 08-60163-002 with S/N suffix TNAE.
(2) P/N 08-60164-002 with S/N suffix TNAE.
(3) P/N 601R75139-3 (11094-4).
(4) P/N 601R75139-1 (11093-4).
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Relocation of Accumulators
Within 60 months or 2,400 flight cycles, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, relocate the hydraulic system
accumulators as specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(4) of
this AD, as applicable. Relocation of the hydraulic system
accumulators as required by this paragraph does not terminate any
repetitive replacement required by paragraph (g)(2) or (g)(3) of
this AD.
(1) For Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes, S/Ns 1004 through
1085 inclusive: Relocate accumulators as specified in paragraphs
(i)(1)(i) and (i)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Relocate hydraulic system Nos. 1 and 2 accumulators, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 600-0764, dated October 8, 2015.
(ii) Relocate hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
600-0767, dated August 25, 2016.
(2) For Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes, S/Ns 3001 through
3066 inclusive, and Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A and 601-3R Variants)
airplanes, S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive: Relocate accumulators
as specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Relocate hydraulic system Nos. 1 and 2 accumulators, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601-0633, dated October 8, 2015.
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(ii) Relocate hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
601-0637, dated August 25, 2016.
(3) For Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 5301
through 5665 inclusive: Relocate hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 604-29-013, Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016.
(4) For Model CL-600-2B16 (605) airplanes, S/Ns 5701 through
5982 inclusive and subsequent (i.e., Model CL-600-2B16 (604
Variant), referred to by the marketing designation CL-605): Relocate
hydraulic system No. 3 accumulator, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-29-
006, Revision 02, dated April 19, 2016.
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Revision of Maintenance/Inspection
Program
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the tasks specified in figure 2 to paragraph (j) of this
AD.
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(k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (j) 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 (n)(1) of
this AD.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) Replacement of an accumulator with a new accumulator having
the same part number is also acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this AD, if done
before August 5, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-14-05), in
accordance with the applicable service bulletin listed in figure 3
to paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
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(2) Replacement of an accumulator with a new accumulator having
the same part number is also acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this AD, if done
before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the
applicable service bulletin listed in figure 4 to paragraph (l)(2)
of this AD.
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(3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Bombardier Service
Bulletin 604-29-013, dated April 30, 2015; or Bombardier Service
Bulletin 604-29-013, Revision 01, dated October 19, 2015. This
service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(4) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (i)(4) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Bombardier Service
Bulletin 605-29-006, dated April 30, 2015; or Bombardier Service
Bulletin 605-29-006, Revision 01, dated October 19, 2015. This
service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(5) For Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes: This
paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (j)
of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Section 5-10-11, Life Limits (Systems), of the
Bombardier Challenger CL-604 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 30, dated December 4, 2017. This
service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(6) For Model CL-600-2B16 (605) airplanes: This paragraph
provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD
for, if those actions were performed before the effective date of
this AD using Section 5-10-11, Life Limits (Systems), of the
Bombardier Challenger CL-605 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated December 4, 2017; or
Revision 19, dated May 29, 2018. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(m) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections
21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the airplane
can be modified, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) An engineering recommendation must be obtained via the
Bombardier process Service Request for Product Support Action
(SRPSA) at [email protected].
(2) Approval of the special flight permit must be obtained from
the Flight Standards District Office.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
(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.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOC 15-76R1 and AMOC 15-53, approved previously for AD
2010-14-05, are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions
of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(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's TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2009-39R1, dated October 13, 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-2018-0790.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Darren Gassetto,
Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems & Administrative Services,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; 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 (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
(p) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 27, 2019.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0742, Revision 04, dated
June 11, 2015.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0764, dated October 8,
2015.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0767, dated August 25,
2016.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0597, Revision 04, dated
June 11, 2015.
(v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0633, dated October 8, 2015.
(vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0637, dated August 25,
2016.
(vii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-29-008, Revision 04, dated
June 11, 2015.
(viii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-29-013, Revision 02,
dated April 18, 2016.
(ix) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-29-001, Revision 04, dated
June 10, 2015.
(x) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-29-006, Revision 02, dated
April 19, 2016.
(xi) Section 5-10-11, Life Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger CL-604 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 31, dated November 19, 2018.
(xii) Section 5-10-11, Life Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger CL-605 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 20, dated November 19, 2018.
(xiii) Section 5-10-20, Time Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger 600 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, PSP 605, Revision 39,
dated January 8, 2018.
(xiv) Section 5-10-20, Time Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger 601 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, PSP 601-5, Revision
46, dated January 8, 2018.
(xv) Section 5-10-20, Time Limits (Systems), of the Bombardier
Challenger 601 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, PSP 601A-5, Revision
42, dated January 8, 2018.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 200 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 2A3, Canada; North America toll-free telephone 1-
866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; email
[email protected]; internet https://www.bombardier.com.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 April 25, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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