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conditions, possibly resulting in damage to
the airplane and injury to occupants.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2019–26–11, Amendment 39–
21022 (85 FR 6755, February 6, 2020);
and AD 2021–23–15, Amendment 39–
21813 (86 FR 68894, December 6, 2021);
and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
2022–18–09 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22160; Docket No. FAA–2022–0689;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00215–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 20, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019–26–11,
Amendment 39–21022 (85 FR 6755, February
6, 2020) (AD 2019–26–11); and AD 2021–23–
15, Amendment 39–21813 (86 FR 68894,
December 6, 2021) (AD 2021–23–15).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–
0026, dated February 16, 2022 (EASA AD
2022–0026).
(1) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
(2) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N
airplanes.
(3) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, and –253N
airplanes.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that
during re-engineering of galley G5, a 9G
forward full scale qualification test was
performed, and the door of the waste
compartment opened before the required
load was reached, and by reports of finding
container/galley end stop bumpers damaged
in service. This AD was also prompted by the
determination that additional airplanes are
subject to the unsafe condition. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address potential failure of
the galley door and release of waste bins
during a rejected take-off or an emergency
landing, and potential container detachment
from the galley under certain forward loading
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(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2022–0026.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0026
(1) Where EASA AD 2022–0026 refers to
December 11, 2018 (the effective date of
EASA AD 2018–0255), this AD requires using
January 10, 2022 (the effective date of AD
2021–23–15).
(2) Where EASA AD 2022–0026 refers to
May 29, 2019 (the effective date of EASA AD
2019–0106), this AD requires using March
12, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2019–26–
11).
(3) Where EASA AD 2022–0026 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(4) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2022–0026 does not apply to this AD.
(i) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation 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 responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible
Flight Standards 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, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if
any service information contains procedures
or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
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an 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 Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA,
International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
206–231–3223; email vladimir.ulyanov@
faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2022–0026, dated February 16,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022–0026, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; 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.
(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
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on August 19, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–19810 Filed 9–14–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0687; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–01405–T; Amendment
39–22161; AD 2022–18–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–2A12
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
determination that the baggage bay line
fire extinguishing tube assembly might
not have been installed with the correct
torque. This AD requires re-torqueing
the baggage bay line fire extinguishing
tube assembly to the correct torque
values, and applying corrosion
inhibiting compound on the discharge
tubes. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 20,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 20, 2022.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–0687; 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 mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For service information identified
in this final rule, contact Bombardier
Business Aircraft Customer Response
Center, 400 Coˆte-Vertu Road West,
Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone 514–855–2999; email ac.yul@
aero.bombardier.com; website
bombardier.com.
• You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
SUMMARY:
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206–231–3195. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–0687.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Dowling, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
516–228–7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
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–700–2A12 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
June 21, 2022 (87 FR 36773). The NPRM
was prompted by TCCA AD CF–2021–
48, dated December 15, 2021, issued by
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada (referred to after this as the
MCAI). The MCAI states that the
baggage bay line fire extinguishing tube
assembly may not have been installed in
production with the correct torque.
Although the baggage bay is accessible
to the crew during flight with portable
fire extinguishers, incorrect torqueing of
the baggage bay line fire extinguishing
tube assembly could lead to loss of the
built-in fire extinguishing system for the
baggage bay.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require re-torqueing the baggage bay line
fire extinguishing tube assembly to the
correct torque values, and applying
corrosion inhibiting compound on the
discharge tubes. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–0687.
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Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA
reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on this
product. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed
in the NPRM. None of the changes will
increase the economic burden on any
operator.
Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier Inc. has issued Service
Bulletin 700–26–7503, dated April 22,
2021. This service information describes
procedures for re-torqueing the baggage
bay line fire extinguishing tube
assembly to the correct torque values,
and applying corrosion inhibiting
compound on the discharge tubes. 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 42 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............................................................................................
$5
$90
$3,780
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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.
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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
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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.
The Amendment
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2022–18–10 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment
39–22161; Docket No. FAA–2022–0687;
Project Identifier MCAI–2021–01405–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 20, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc.,
Model BD–700–2A12 airplanes, certificated
in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 70006
through 70044 inclusive, S/Ns 70046 through
70052 inclusive, and S/Ns 70055, 70056, and
70062.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination
that the baggage bay line fire extinguishing
tube assembly might not have been installed
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Re-Torque Fire Extinguishing Tube
Assembly
Within 28 months after the effective date
of this AD: Re-torque the baggage bay line fire
extinguishing tube assembly to the correct
torque values, and apply corrosion inhibiting
compound on the discharge tubes, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
700–26–7503, dated April 22, 2021.
(h) No Reporting Requirement
Although Bombardier Service Bulletin
700–26–7503, dated April 22, 2021, specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(i) Other AD Provisions
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
§ 39.13
with the correct torque. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address improper torqueing,
which may lead to loss of the fire
extinguishing system, which could prevent
extinguishing a fire and possibly result in
damage to the airplane and injury to
occupants.
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
responsible Flight Standards 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. Before using any approved
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight
Standards 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 the
DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Additional Information
(1) Refer to TCCA AD CF–2021–48, dated
December 15, 2021, for related information.
This TCCA AD may be found in the AD
docket at regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0687.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Elizabeth Dowling, Aerospace
Engineer, Mechanical Systems and
Administrative Services Section, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
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516–228–7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@
faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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 700–26–
7503, dated April 22, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier Business
Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–2999; email
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; website
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 fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on August 19, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–19807 Filed 9–14–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1162; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–01087–A; Amendment
39–22180; AD 2022–19–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni
Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam
S.P.A. (Tecnam) Model P2006T
airplanes. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
on an aviation product. This AD
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0687; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01405-T;
Amendment 39-22161; AD 2022-18-10]
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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-700-2A12 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that the baggage bay line fire
extinguishing tube assembly might not have been installed with the
correct torque. This AD requires re-torqueing the baggage bay line fire
extinguishing tube assembly to the correct torque values, and applying
corrosion inhibiting compound on the discharge tubes. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 20, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 20,
2022.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0687; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400
C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone 514-855-2999; email bombardier.com">[email protected]bombardier.com; website
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 at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-0687.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Dowling, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516-228-7300; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
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-700-2A12 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 21, 2022 (87 FR 36773). The NPRM was prompted by TCCA
AD CF-2021-48, dated December 15, 2021, issued by Transport Canada
Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada
(referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that the baggage
bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly may not have been installed
in production with the correct torque. Although the baggage bay is
accessible to the crew during flight with portable fire extinguishers,
incorrect torqueing of the baggage bay line fire extinguishing tube
assembly could lead to loss of the built-in fire extinguishing system
for the baggage bay.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require re-torqueing the baggage
bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly to the correct torque values,
and applying corrosion inhibiting compound on the discharge tubes. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0687.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product.
Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in
the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any
operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 700-26-7503, dated
April 22, 2021. This service information describes procedures for re-
torqueing the baggage bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly to the
correct torque values, and applying corrosion inhibiting compound on
the discharge tubes. 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 42 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $5 $90 $3,780
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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.
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.
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:
2022-18-10 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22161; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0687; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01405-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 20, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 70006
through 70044 inclusive, S/Ns 70046 through 70052 inclusive, and S/
Ns 70055, 70056, and 70062.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that the baggage bay
line fire extinguishing tube assembly might not have been installed
with the correct torque. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
improper torqueing, which may lead to loss of the fire extinguishing
system, which could prevent extinguishing a fire and possibly result
in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Re-Torque Fire Extinguishing Tube Assembly
Within 28 months after the effective date of this AD: Re-torque
the baggage bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly to the correct
torque values, and apply corrosion inhibiting compound on the
discharge tubes, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-7503, dated April 22, 2021.
(h) No Reporting Requirement
Although Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-7503, dated April
22, 2021, specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
(i) Other 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 responsible Flight Standards 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. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight
Standards 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 the DAO-authorized
signature.
(j) Additional Information
(1) Refer to TCCA AD CF-2021-48, dated December 15, 2021, for
related information. This TCCA AD may be found in the AD docket at
regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-
0687.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Elizabeth
Dowling, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; email [email protected].
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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 700-26-7503, dated April 22,
2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400
C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone 514-855-2999; email bombardier.com">[email protected]bombardier.com; website
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: archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on August 19, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-19807 Filed 9-14-22; 8:45 am]
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