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occurs first, replace rudder T-yoke axle part
number (P/N) LN 9037–M6x90 with rudder
T-yoke axle P/N D60–5320–00–32 in
accordance with the Instructions, section III,
in Diamond Aircraft Work Instruction WI–
RSB 42–139 and WI–RSB 42NG–081,
Revision 1, dated October 24, 2019 (issued as
one document) attached to Diamond Aircraft
Recommended Service Bulletin DAI RSB 42–
139 and DAI RSB 42NG–081, dated October
21, 2019.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install rudder T-yoke axle P/N LN 9037–
M6x90 on any airplane.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, 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 local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(1) and email to: 9AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
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(i) Additional Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Penelope Trease, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, 26805 E 68th Avenue, Denver, CO
80249; phone: (303) 342–1094; email:
penelope.trease@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0302, dated
December 13, 2019, for related information.
This EASA AD may be found in the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket No.
FAA–2021–1070.
(j) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Diamond Aircraft Recommended
Service Bulletin DAI RSB 42–139 and DAI
RSB 42NG–081, dated October 21, 2019
(issued as one document), published with
DAI Work Instruction WI–RSB 42–139 and
WI–RSB 42NG–081, Revision 1, dated
October 24, 2019 (issued as one document)
attached.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft Industries
GmbH, N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5, A–2700 Wiener
Neustadt, Austria; phone: +43 2622 26700;
fax: +43 2622 26780; email: office@diamondair.at; website: diamondaircraft.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
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Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (817) 222–5110.
(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:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on October 7, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–24370 Filed 11–8–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0982; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–00787–T; Amendment
39–22202; AD 2022–21–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series
Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
Model BD–500–1A10 and BD–500–
1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports that the engine feed pressure
switches were installed with no
secondary locking mechanism and can
become loose and cause a fuel leak. This
AD requires initial and repetitive
inspections at the engine feed pressure
switch locations and installation of a
flange adaptor with lockwire to
terminate the repetitive inspections, as
specified in a Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
14, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 14, 2022.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–0982; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and
SUMMARY:
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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 material incorporated by
reference in this AD, contact TCCA,
Transport Canada National Aircraft
Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive,
Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada;
telephone 888–663–3639; email ADCN@tc.gc.ca; website tc.canada.ca/en/
aviation.
• 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.
It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–0982.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7366; 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 Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership Model BD–500–1A10 and
BD–500–1A11 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
July 29, 2022 (87 FR 45712). The NPRM
was prompted by AD CF–2021–50,
dated December 21, 2021, issued by
TCCA, which is the aviation authority
for Canada (referred to after this as the
MCAI). The MCAI states that certain
fuel system pressure switches have been
installed on the left-hand and righthand wings without a secondary locking
feature (lockwire). This condition may
allow the fuel pressure switches to
become loose and allow fuel to leak in
the affected areas, creating a fire hazard.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require initial and repetitive inspections
at the engine feed pressure switch
locations and installation of a flange
adaptor with lockwire to terminate the
repetitive inspections, as specified in
TCCA AD CF–2021–50. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
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You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–0982.
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
TCCA AD CF–2021–50 specifies
procedures for repetitive general visual
inspections of the torque identification
stripes, torquing of the fuel pressure
switches, and installation of lockwire at
the two alternating current (AC) boost
pump cartridges; repetitive general
visual inspections of the torque
identification stripes and torquing of the
fuel pressure switches at the two engine
feed pressure switches; and installation
of a new flange adaptor and lockwire,
which terminates the repetitive
inspections. This material 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 60 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Up to 27 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,295 ......................................................................
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on
Cost per
product
Parts cost
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
$811
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $2,295 .......
$137,700
number of aircraft that might need these
on-condition action:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
14 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,190 .................................................................................................................
$0
$1,190
The FAA has included all known
costs in its cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, some or all
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected operators.
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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
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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.
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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:
■
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:
■
2022–21–03 Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership (Type Certificate Previously
Held by C Series Aircraft Limited
Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.):
Amendment 39–22202; Docket No.
FAA–2022–0982; Project Identifier
MCAI–2021–00787–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 14, 2022.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership Model BD–500–1A10 and BD–
500–1A11 airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Transport Canada
Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF–2021–50,
dated December 21, 2021 (TCCA AD CF–
2021–50).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that the
engine feed pressure switches were installed
with no secondary locking mechanism and
can become loose and cause a fuel leak. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
absence of a secondary locking feature
(lockwire) on the fuel pressure switches,
which may allow them to become loose and
allow fuel to leak in the affected areas,
creating a fire hazard.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(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, TCCA AD CF–2021–50.
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(h) Exception to TCCA AD CF–2021–50
(1) Where TCCA AD CF–2021–50 refers to
hours air time, this AD requires using flight
hours.
(2) Where TCCA AD CF–2021–50 refers to
its effective date, or 14 July 2021, the
effective date of TCCA AD CF–2021–21, this
AD requires using the effective date of this
AD.
(i) Additional 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 TCCA; or Airbus Canada Limited
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Partnership’s TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
the approval must include the DAOauthorized signature.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Joseph Catanzaro, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7366; email 9-avs-nyacocos@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) Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)
AD CF–2021–50, dated December 21, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For TCCA AD CF–2021–50, contact
TCCA, Transport Canada National Aircraft
Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean,
Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888–
663–3639; email AD-CN@tc.gc.ca; website
tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
(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:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on September 28, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–24311 Filed 11–8–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0986; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–01440–T; Amendment
39–22201; AD 2022–21–02]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000–20–
SUMMARY:
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15, which applied to certain Airbus SAS
Model A300 and A300–600 series
airplanes. AD 2000–20–15 required a
high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspection to detect cracking of the rear
fittings of fuselage frame FR40 at
stringer 27, and repetitive inspections or
repair, as applicable. In lieu of
accomplishing the repetitive
inspections, AD 2000–20–15 provided a
modification that would allow the
inspection to be deferred for a certain
period of time. This AD was prompted
by cracking of the rear fittings of
fuselage frame FR40 at stringer 27, and
a determination that reduced
compliance times are necessary. This
AD removes airplanes from the
applicability, and continues to require
the actions in AD 2000–20–15, but at
reduced compliance times, as specified
in a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
14, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 14, 2022.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–0986; 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 material incorporated by
reference in this AD, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
website easa.europa.eu. You may find
this IBR material on the EASA website
at ad.easa.europa.eu.
• 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.
It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–0986.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0982; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00787-T;
Amendment 39-22202; AD 2022-21-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-
1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that the engine feed
pressure switches were installed with no secondary locking mechanism
and can become loose and cause a fuel leak. This AD requires initial
and repetitive inspections at the engine feed pressure switch locations
and installation of a flange adaptor with lockwire to terminate the
repetitive inspections, as specified in a Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 14, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 14,
2022.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0982; 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 material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact
TCCA, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra
Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-3639; email
[email protected]; website tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
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. It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-0982.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7366; 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 Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2022 (87 FR 45712).
The NPRM was prompted by AD CF-2021-50, dated December 21, 2021, issued
by TCCA, which is the aviation authority for Canada (referred to after
this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that certain fuel system pressure
switches have been installed on the left-hand and right-hand wings
without a secondary locking feature (lockwire). This condition may
allow the fuel pressure switches to become loose and allow fuel to leak
in the affected areas, creating a fire hazard.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require initial and repetitive
inspections at the engine feed pressure switch locations and
installation of a flange adaptor with lockwire to terminate the
repetitive inspections, as specified in TCCA AD CF-2021-50. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
[[Page 67544]]
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0982.
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
TCCA AD CF-2021-50 specifies procedures for repetitive general
visual inspections of the torque identification stripes, torquing of
the fuel pressure switches, and installation of lockwire at the two
alternating current (AC) boost pump cartridges; repetitive general
visual inspections of the torque identification stripes and torquing of
the fuel pressure switches at the two engine feed pressure switches;
and installation of a new flange adaptor and lockwire, which terminates
the repetitive inspections. This material 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 60 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 27 work-hours x $85 per hour = $811 Up to $2,295........................ $137,700
$2,295.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
14 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,190. $0 $1,190
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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected operators.
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.
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:
2022-21-03 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22202; Docket No. FAA-2022-0982;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00787-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 14,
2022.
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(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-
500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF-2021-50,
dated December 21, 2021 (TCCA AD CF-2021-50).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that the engine feed pressure
switches were installed with no secondary locking mechanism and can
become loose and cause a fuel leak. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the absence of a secondary locking feature (lockwire) on the
fuel pressure switches, which may allow them to become loose and
allow fuel to leak in the affected areas, creating a fire hazard.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(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, TCCA AD CF-2021-50.
(h) Exception to TCCA AD CF-2021-50
(1) Where TCCA AD CF-2021-50 refers to hours air time, this AD
requires using flight hours.
(2) Where TCCA AD CF-2021-50 refers to its effective date, or 14
July 2021, the effective date of TCCA AD CF-2021-21, this AD
requires using the effective date of this AD.
(i) Additional 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 TCCA; or Airbus Canada Limited Partnership's TCCA
Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the
approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Joseph Catanzaro,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516-228-7366; 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) Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF-2021-50, dated
December 21, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For TCCA AD CF-2021-50, contact TCCA, Transport Canada
National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean,
Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-3639; email [email protected]; website tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
(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
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on September 28, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-24311 Filed 11-8-22; 8:45 am]
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