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airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3223; email Sanjay.Ralhan@
faa.gov.
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(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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0279R1, dated February 5,
2020.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019–
0279R1, contact the EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 89990 6017; email ADs@
easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195. This material may be found
in the AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2020–0329.
(5) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email fedreg.legal@
nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on June 19, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
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[Docket No. FAA–2020–0104; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–210–AD; Amendment
39–19923; AD 2020–12–14]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Final rule.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report that the antifretting coating on the piston rods of
certain ram air turbine (RAT)
deployment actuators may have been
incorrectly applied. This AD requires a
review of airplane maintenance records
or an inspection of the RAT deployment
actuator to determine the serial number
and, depending on the findings,
replacement with an upgraded RAT
deployment actuator. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 8,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 8, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Coˆte Vertu Road
West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514 855–
7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; internet https://
www.bombardier.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety 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–2020–0104.
SUMMARY:
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–2020–
0104; 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,
any comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations 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:
Thomas Niczky, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Electrical Systems
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
228–7347; fax 516–794–5531; email 9avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
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Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
CF–2019–38, dated October 30, 2019
(also referred to as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–
1A11 airplanes. 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–2020–0104.
The FAA 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
BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on February 24, 2020
(85 FR 10346). The NPRM was
prompted by a report that the antifretting coating on the piston rods of
certain RAT deployment actuators may
have been incorrectly applied. The
NPRM proposed to require a review of
airplane maintenance records or an
inspection of the RAT deployment
actuator to determine the serial number
and, depending on the findings,
replacement with an upgraded RAT
deployment actuator. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address incorrect
application of the anti-fretting coating
that may lead to galling of the piston rod
over time, which could cause the unit
to seize and fail to fully deploy. This
condition which, if not corrected, could
result in the inability to power essential
systems in the event that other sources
of power are also lost. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Comment
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents
the comment received on the NPRM and
the FAA’s response.
Request To Require Testing of the AntiFretting Coating in Lieu of Inspection
Paul Risenhoover questioned why the
FAA doesn’t require testing instead of
the inspection of the anti-fretting
coating on the piston rods of certain ram
air turbine (RAT) deployment actuators.
The commenter did not provide
justification for his request.
The FAA infers that the commenter
was requesting testing of the RAT
deployment actuator in lieu of an
inspection of the anti-fretting coating on
the piston rods. The FAA disagrees with
the commenter’s request. This AD
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requires an inspection of the RAT
deployment actuator to determine the
serial number, not an inspection of the
anti-fretting coating on the piston rods.
If the inspection reveals the RAT
deployment actuator is an older model,
the actuator needs to be replaced,
regardless of it passing any test. The
older RAT deployment actuator models
are susceptible to failure due to the antifretting coating not being applied
correctly to the piston rods. Even if the
RAT deployment actuator passed a test,
it would still be susceptible to failure in
the future. The FAA finds it necessary
to issue this AD as proposed.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has
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, which describes
procedures for inspecting the RAT
deployment actuator to identify the
serial number and replacing certain
RAT deployment actuators with
upgraded parts. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane models with different
configurations.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
1A11–24–029, dated February 22, 2019.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
24–090, dated February 22, 2019.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
24–5015, dated February 22, 2019.
• Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
24–6015, dated February 22, 2019.
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
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 380 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTION
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............................................................................................
$0
$85
$32,300
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ....................................
Up to $41,006 ......................................................................
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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
operators. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected operators.
As a result, the FAA has included all
known costs in the 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.
The FAA is 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.
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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) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) 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:
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Cost per product
Up to $41,431.
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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2020–12–14 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–19923; Docket No. FAA–2020–0104;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–210 AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 8, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
numbers 9002 through 9828 inclusive, 9830,
9832 through 9835 inclusive, 9840, 9854,
9855, and 9998.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24, Electrical power.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the
anti-fretting coating on the piston rods of
certain ram air turbine (RAT) deployment
actuators may have been incorrectly applied.
Incorrect application of this anti-fretting
coating may lead to galling of the piston rod
over time, which could cause the unit to
seize and fail to fully deploy. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address this condition
which, if not corrected, could result in the
inability to power essential systems in the
(2) If the serial number of the RAT
deployment actuator is listed in the table
referred to in paragraph 2.B., Part A-Special
Check, of the Accomplishment Instructions
of the applicable Bombardier service
information specified in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g)(1) and (2), (h), and (i) of this
AD, do the replacement required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
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(h) Replacement
If, during the inspection or records review
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any
RAT deployment actuator is found to have an
affected serial number: Within 36 months
after the effective date of this AD, replace the
RAT deployment actuator, having P/N
BZ02001–01 (GL456–1301–1), with an
upgraded part, in accordance with Paragraph
2.C., Part B-Modification, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Bombardier service information
specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(1) and
(2), (h), and (i) of this AD.
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane, a RAT
deployment actuator having P/N BZ02001–01
(GL456–1301–1) with a serial number
referred to in Paragraph 2.B., Part A-Special
Check, of the Accomplishment Instructions,
of the applicable Bombardier service
information specified in figure 1 to
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(g) Determine RAT Serial Number
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD: Perform an inspection to
determine the serial number of the RAT
deployment actuator, having part number (P/
N) BZ02001–01 (GL456–1301–1). A review of
the airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection,
provided the serial number of the RAT
deployment actuator can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(1) If the serial number of the RAT
deployment actuator is not listed in the table
referred to in paragraph 2.B., Part A-Special
Check, of the Accomplishment Instructions
of the applicable Bombardier service
information specified in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g)(1) and (2), (h), and (i) of this
AD, no further action is required by this AD.
paragraphs (g)(1) and (2), (h), and (i) of this
AD.
the DAO, the approval must include DAOauthorized signature.
(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 instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions 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
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2019–38, dated October 30, 2019, 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–2020–0104.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Thomas Niczky, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Electrical Systems Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7347; fax 516–794–5531;
email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
event that other sources of power are also
lost.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–
24–029, dated February 22, 2019.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–24–
090, dated February 22, 2019.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–24–
5015, dated February 22, 2019.
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(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–24–
6015, dated February 22, 2019.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Coˆte
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514
855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety 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,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on June 19, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2020–0439]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Port Huron Float Down,
St. Clair River, Port Huron, MI
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone on
the waters of the St. Clair River in the
vicinity of Port Huron, MI. This zone is
intended to restrict and control
movement of vessels in a portion of the
St. Clair River. Though this is an
unsanctioned, non-permitted marine
event, this zone is necessary to provide
for the safety of life on the navigable
waters during a float down event near
Port Huron, MI.
DATES: This temporary final rule is
effective from 12 noon through 8 p.m.
on August 16, 2020.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2020–
0439 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rule.
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SUMMARY:
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If
you have questions on this temporary
rule, call or email Tracy Girard,
Prevention Department, Sector Detroit,
Coast Guard; telephone 313–568–9564,
or email Tracy.M.Girard@uscg.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Detroit
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
During the afternoon of August 16,
2020, a non-sanctioned public event is
scheduled to take place. The event is
advertised over various social-media
sites, in which a large number of
persons float down a segment of the St.
Clair River, using inner tubes and other
similar floatation devices. The 2020
float down event will occur between
approximately 12 noon and 8 p.m. on
August 16, 2020. This non-sanctioned
event has taken place in the month of
August annually since 2009.
No private or municipal entity
requested a marine event permit from
the Coast Guard for this event, and it
has not received state or federal permits
since its inception. The event has drawn
over 5,000 participants of various ages
annually. Despite plans put together by
federal, state and local officials,
emergency responders and law
enforcement officials have been
overburdened pursuing safety during
this event. Medical emergencies, people
drifting across the international border,
and people trespassing on residential
property when trying to get out of the
water before the designated finish line
are some of the numerous difficulties
encountered during the float down
event.
During the 2014 float-down event, a
19-year-old participant died. During the
2016 float down, a wind shift caused
thousands of U.S. citizen rafters with no
passports to drift into Canadian waters.
The current and wind made it
impossible for the rafters to paddle back
into U.S. waters, necessitating
significant coordination with the
Canadian authorities. Despite these
events, promotional information for the
event continues to be published. More
than 5,000 people are again anticipated
to float down the river this year. No
public or private organization holds
themselves responsible as the event
sponsor.
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The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment pursuant to
authority under section 4(a) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
authorizes an agency to issue a rule
without prior notice and opportunity to
comment when the agency for good
cause finds that those procedures are
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b) (B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because doing
so would be impracticable. The Coast
Guard did not receive the final details
of this float down event in time to
publish an NPRM. As such, it is
impracticable to publish an NPRM
because we lack sufficient time to
provide a reasonable comment period
and then consider those comments
before issuing the rule. Moreover,
delaying the effective date of this rule to
wait for a comment period to run would
be impracticable and contrary to the
public interest because it would inhibit
the Coast Guard’s ability to protect the
public and vessels from the hazards
associated with the float down event.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be contrary to public
interest because prompt action is
needed to protect the public and
participants in this event on August 16,
2020.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034
(previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The
Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) has
determined the float down poses
significant risk to public safety and
property from 12 noon through 8 p.m.
on August 16, 2020. The likely
combination of large numbers of
participants, strong river currents,
limited rescue resources, and difficult
emergency response scenarios could
easily result in serious injuries or
fatalities to float down participants and
spectators. Therefore, the COTP is
establishing a safety zone around the
event location to help minimize risks to
safety of life and property during this
event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone
from 12 noon through 8 p.m. on August
16, 2020. The safety zone will begin at
Lighthouse Beach and encompass all
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0104; Product Identifier 2019-NM-210-AD; Amendment
39-19923; AD 2020-12-14]
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Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report that the anti-fretting coating on the
piston rods of certain ram air turbine (RAT) deployment actuators may
have been incorrectly applied. This AD requires a review of airplane
maintenance records or an inspection of the RAT deployment actuator to
determine the serial number and, depending on the findings, replacement
with an upgraded RAT deployment actuator. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 8, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 8,
2020.
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; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514 855-
7401; email [email protected]; internet https://www.bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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-2020-0104.
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-2020-
0104; 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, any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations 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: Thomas Niczky, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7347;
fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2019-38, dated October
30, 2019 (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes.
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-2020-
0104.
The FAA 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 BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on February 24, 2020 (85 FR 10346). The NPRM
was prompted by a report that the anti-fretting coating on the piston
rods of certain RAT deployment actuators may have been incorrectly
applied. The NPRM proposed to require a review of airplane maintenance
records or an inspection of the RAT deployment actuator to determine
the serial number and, depending on the findings, replacement with an
upgraded RAT deployment actuator. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
incorrect application of the anti-fretting coating that may lead to
galling of the piston rod over time, which could cause the unit to
seize and fail to fully deploy. This condition which, if not corrected,
could result in the inability to power essential systems in the event
that other sources of power are also lost. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
Comment
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received
on the NPRM and the FAA's response.
Request To Require Testing of the Anti-Fretting Coating in Lieu of
Inspection
Paul Risenhoover questioned why the FAA doesn't require testing
instead of the inspection of the anti-fretting coating on the piston
rods of certain ram air turbine (RAT) deployment actuators. The
commenter did not provide justification for his request.
The FAA infers that the commenter was requesting testing of the RAT
deployment actuator in lieu of an inspection of the anti-fretting
coating on the piston rods. The FAA disagrees with the commenter's
request. This AD
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requires an inspection of the RAT deployment actuator to determine the
serial number, not an inspection of the anti-fretting coating on the
piston rods. If the inspection reveals the RAT deployment actuator is
an older model, the actuator needs to be replaced, regardless of it
passing any test. The older RAT deployment actuator models are
susceptible to failure due to the anti-fretting coating not being
applied correctly to the piston rods. Even if the RAT deployment
actuator passed a test, it would still be susceptible to failure in the
future. The FAA finds it necessary to issue this AD as proposed.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has 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, which
describes procedures for inspecting the RAT deployment actuator to
identify the serial number and replacing certain RAT deployment
actuators with upgraded parts. These documents are distinct since they
apply to different airplane models with different configurations.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-24-029, dated
February 22, 2019.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-24-090, dated February 22,
2019.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-24-5015, dated February
22, 2019.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-24-6015, dated February
22, 2019.
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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 380 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Action
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $32,300
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Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425...... Up to $41,006.................. Up to $41,431.
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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 operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the 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.
The FAA is 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.
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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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):
2020-12-14 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19923; Docket No. FAA-
2020-0104; Product Identifier 2019-NM-210 AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 8, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers
9002 through 9828 inclusive, 9830, 9832 through 9835 inclusive,
9840, 9854, 9855, and 9998.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical
power.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the anti-fretting coating
on the piston rods of certain ram air turbine (RAT) deployment
actuators may have been incorrectly applied. Incorrect application
of this anti-fretting coating may lead to galling of the piston rod
over time, which could cause the unit to seize and fail to fully
deploy. The FAA is issuing this AD to address this condition which,
if not corrected, could result in the inability to power essential
systems in the event that other sources of power are also lost.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Determine RAT Serial Number
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Perform an
inspection to determine the serial number of the RAT deployment
actuator, having part number (P/N) BZ02001-01 (GL456-1301-1). A
review of the airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
this inspection, provided the serial number of the RAT deployment
actuator can be conclusively determined from that review.
(1) If the serial number of the RAT deployment actuator is not
listed in the table referred to in paragraph 2.B., Part A-Special
Check, of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Bombardier service information specified in figure 1 to paragraphs
(g)(1) and (2), (h), and (i) of this AD, no further action is
required by this AD.
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(2) If the serial number of the RAT deployment actuator is
listed in the table referred to in paragraph 2.B., Part A-Special
Check, of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Bombardier service information specified in figure 1 to paragraphs
(g)(1) and (2), (h), and (i) of this AD, do the replacement required
by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(h) Replacement
If, during the inspection or records review required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, any RAT deployment actuator is found to
have an affected serial number: Within 36 months after the effective
date of this AD, replace the RAT deployment actuator, having P/N
BZ02001-01 (GL456-1301-1), with an upgraded part, in accordance with
Paragraph 2.C., Part B-Modification, of the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Bombardier service information
specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(1) and (2), (h), and (i) of
this AD.
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on
any airplane, a RAT deployment actuator having P/N BZ02001-01
(GL456-1301-1) with a serial number referred to in Paragraph 2.B.,
Part A-Special Check, of the Accomplishment Instructions, of the
applicable Bombardier service information specified in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g)(1) and (2), (h), and (i) 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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions 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 DAO-authorized
signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2019-38, dated October 30, 2019, 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-2020-0104.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Thomas Niczky,
Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7347; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].
(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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-1A11-24-029, dated February
22, 2019.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-24-090, dated February 22,
2019.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-24-5015, dated February
22, 2019.
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(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-24-6015, dated February 22,
2019.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514 855-
7401; email [email protected]; internet https://www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on June 19, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-16727 Filed 7-31-20; 8:45 am]
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