Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes, 74298-74301 [2022-26354]

Download as PDF 74298 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 232 / Monday, December 5, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 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 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: ■ 2022–24–02 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– 22242; Docket No. FAA–2022–0890; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00391–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 9, 2023. (b) Affected ADs None. ddrumheller on DSK30NT082PROD with RULES (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0048, dated March 18, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0048). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a determination that the forward cargo door compartment between frames 21 through 25 forks is VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Dec 02, 2022 Jkt 259001 susceptible to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). The FAA is issuing this AD to address this condition, which if not corrected, could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (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, EASA AD 2022–0048. (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0048 (1) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2022–0048 specifies installing a label (placard) having part number (P/N) ABS2127B01 on the forward cargo compartment door, this AD allows installing an equivalent label provided the label contains the same information as the label having P/N ABS2127B01. (2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2022–0048 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, 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 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-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. 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, 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. (j) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– 3225; email dan.rodina@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. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0048, dated March 18, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA AD 2022–0048, 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 EASA AD on the EASA website at 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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued on November 9, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–26355 Filed 12–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–0677; Project Identifier MCAI–2021–01378–T; Amendment 39–22230; AD 2022–23–03] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–2A12 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the investigation of erroneous radio altimeter data that was displayed on an in-service airplane. It was revealed that certain radio altimeter coaxial cables used by the radio altimeter systems, in the aft fuselage equipment bay, were damaged. This AD requires replacing affected radio altimeter coaxial cables. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 9, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 9, 2023. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05DER1.SGM 05DER1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 232 / Monday, December 5, 2022 / Rules and Regulations MCAI). The MCAI states that the erroneous radio altimeter data was displayed on an in-service airplane. It was revealed that certain radio altimeter coaxial cables in the aft fuselage equipment bay had been reported damaged (from radio altimeters A28 and A29 to antennas), due their light weight construction, and their proximity to the access door on the eBay. The damage to or kinks in the radio altimeter coaxial cables, if not corrected, could lead to signal loss or degradation, and possibly un-annunciated loss of terrain awareness warning system aural cues during approach. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require replacing affected radio altimeter coaxial cables. 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–2022–0677. ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–0677; 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 1–514–855–2999; email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet 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– 2022–0677. 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; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@ faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received a comment from Netjets. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA’s response to the comment. 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 13, 2022 (87 FR 35686). The NPRM was prompted by AD CF–2021–45, dated December 7, 2021, issued by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada (referred to after this as the Request To Refer to Updated Bombardier Service Bulletin Netjets stated Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022, has been released. The FAA infers that Netjets is requesting that the proposed AD be revised to refer to Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022 (the proposed AD refers to Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, Revision 01, dated August 31, 2020, as the appropriate source of service information). The FAA agrees with the request. Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91– 7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022, adds minor changes that do not affect the substantive requirements proposed in the NPRM, including adding references to an advisory document and the MCAI AD. The FAA has revised this final rule to refer to Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, Revision 02, 74299 dated April 5, 2022. The FAA has also revised paragraph (i) of this AD to provide credit for actions done in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, Revision 01, dated August 31, 2020. 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, considered the comment received, 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, and any other changes described previously, 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 The FAA reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022. This service information specifies procedures for replacing affected radio altimeter coaxial cables. The replacement includes removing the existing radio altimeter coaxial cables, replacing with new coaxial cables, installing new clamps to accommodate the coaxial bend radius along the coaxial routing, and re-routing new radio altimeter coaxial cables from the wing to fuselage fairing, in the left and right aft fuselage, and in the aft fuselage belly fairing. 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 27 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: ddrumheller on DSK30NT082PROD with RULES ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators 70 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,950 ..................................................................................... $13,808 $19,758 $533,466 The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. According to under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected operators. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Dec 02, 2022 Jkt 259001 the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of this AD may be covered PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\05DER1.SGM 05DER1 74300 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 232 / Monday, December 5, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 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: ddrumheller on DSK30NT082PROD with RULES 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: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Dec 02, 2022 Jkt 259001 2022–23–03 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39–22230; Docket No. FAA–2022–0677; Project Identifier MCAI–2021–01378–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 9, 2023. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–2A12 airplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70053 inclusive, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the investigation of erroneous radio altimeter data that was displayed on an in-service airplane. It was revealed that certain radio altimeter coaxial cables in the aft fuselage equipment bay were damaged. The FAA is issuing this AD to address damage to or kinks in the radio altimeter coaxial cables, which could lead to signal loss or degradation, and possibly unannunciated loss of terrain awareness warning system aural cues during approach. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of Radio Altimeter Coaxial Cables Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace affected radio altimeter coaxial cables, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022, except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (h) No Reporting Requirement Although Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information identified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, dated February 6, 2020; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–91–7502, Revision 01, dated August 31, 2020. (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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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. (k) Additional Information (1) Refer to TCCA AD CF–2021–45, dated December 7, 2021, for related information. This TCCA AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–0677. (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; email 9-avs-nyacocos@faa.gov. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (4) of this AD. (l) 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 700–91– 7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022. (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 1–514–855–2999; email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet 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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. E:\FR\FM\05DER1.SGM 05DER1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 232 / Monday, December 5, 2022 / Rules and Regulations Issued on October 27, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–26354 Filed 12–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–0797; Airspace Docket No. 20–ANM–44] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Butts Army Airfield (AAF) (Fort Carson) Airport, CO Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action modifies the Class D surface area, and establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Airport, CO. Additionally, this action makes administrative changes to update the airport’s existing Class D legal description. These actions will support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 23, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11G, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_ traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan A. Chaffman, Federal Aviation Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231–3460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK30NT082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: Authority for This Rulemaking The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Dec 02, 2022 Jkt 259001 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority, as it would modify the Class D airspace and establish Class E airspace at Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Airport, CO, to support IFR and VFR operations at the airport. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register for FAA–2022–0797 (87 FR 47150; August 2, 2022) to modify the Class D surface area, and establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Airport, CO. Additionally, the NPRM proposed administrative changes to update the airport’s legal description. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment was received which claimed: ‘‘A proper environmental study was not done for these airspace changes or procedures for Fort Carson.’’ This comment is inaccurate as proposed airspace changes were granted a categorical exclusion. See the ‘‘Environmental Review’’ section for further details. Subsequent to the publication of the NPRM, the FAA discovered that the removal of the southeast extension to the Class D airspace was not mentioned in the proposed actions. This airspace area is no longer needed to contain departures until reaching 700 feet above the ground to the south, as the existing 4.3-mile radius of airspace surrounding the airport is sufficient. Additionally, the Iron Horse Nondirectional Beacon (NDB) previously used to describe the southeast extension is no longer needed, and can be removed from the legal description’s text header. The geographical coordinates of the airport are more appropriate for describing the airspace at Butts AAF, and will be used in the final Class D airspace legal description. Class D and Class E5 airspace designations are published in paragraphs 5000 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, which is PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 74301 incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Rule The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by modifying the Class D surface area, and establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Airport, CO. Class D airspace is extended to the northwest to contain Runway 31 departures until reaching 700 feet above the surface due to rising terrain in that area. The extension southeast of the airport is removed, as it is no longer needed to contain departures until reaching 700 feet above the ground to the south, and the existing 4.3-mile radius of airspace surrounding the airport is sufficient. Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is established southeast and north of the airport to properly contain departures until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface in those areas. Finally, this action makes several administrative modifications to the Class D airspace legal description. The airport name in the text header is corrected to read: ‘‘Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Airport, CO.’’ The other airport referenced in the Class D legal description is corrected to read: ‘‘City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, CO.’’ The geographic coordinates for both Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Airport, CO and the City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, CO, are updated to match the FAA’s database. Additionally, the outdated terms ‘‘Notice to Airmen’’ and ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ have been replaced with the terms ‘‘Notice to Air Missions’’ and ‘‘Chart Supplement’’ respectively, to better match the FAA’s current nomenclature. Lastly, reference to the ‘‘Iron Horse NDB, CO’’ is removed from the Class D legal description’s text header, as it’s no longer required to describe the airspace, and its removal simplifies the legal description. E:\FR\FM\05DER1.SGM 05DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 232 (Monday, December 5, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0677; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01378-T; 
Amendment 39-22230; AD 2022-23-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by the investigation of erroneous radio altimeter data that 
was displayed on an in-service airplane. It was revealed that certain 
radio altimeter coaxial cables used by the radio altimeter systems, in 
the aft fuselage equipment bay, were damaged. This AD requires 
replacing affected radio altimeter coaxial cables. The FAA is issuing 
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 9, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 9, 
2023.

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ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-0677; 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 1-514-855-2999; email bombardier.com">[email protected]bombardier.com; internet 
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-2022-0677.

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; 
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 13, 2022 (87 FR 35686). The NPRM was prompted by AD 
CF-2021-45, dated December 7, 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 erroneous radio 
altimeter data was displayed on an in-service airplane. It was revealed 
that certain radio altimeter coaxial cables in the aft fuselage 
equipment bay had been reported damaged (from radio altimeters A28 and 
A29 to antennas), due their light weight construction, and their 
proximity to the access door on the eBay. The damage to or kinks in the 
radio altimeter coaxial cables, if not corrected, could lead to signal 
loss or degradation, and possibly un-annunciated loss of terrain 
awareness warning system aural cues during approach.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require replacing affected radio 
altimeter coaxial cables. 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-2022-0677.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from Netjets. The following presents the 
comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to the comment.

Request To Refer to Updated Bombardier Service Bulletin

    Netjets stated Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-91-7502, Revision 
02, dated April 5, 2022, has been released. The FAA infers that Netjets 
is requesting that the proposed AD be revised to refer to Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 700-91-7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022 (the 
proposed AD refers to Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-91-7502, Revision 
01, dated August 31, 2020, as the appropriate source of service 
information).
    The FAA agrees with the request. Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-
91-7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022, adds minor changes that do 
not affect the substantive requirements proposed in the NPRM, including 
adding references to an advisory document and the MCAI AD. The FAA has 
revised this final rule to refer to Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-91-
7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022. The FAA has also revised 
paragraph (i) of this AD to provide credit for actions done in 
accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-91-7502, Revision 01, 
dated August 31, 2020.

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, considered the 
comment received, 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, 
and any other changes described previously, 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

    The FAA reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-91-7502, Revision 
02, dated April 5, 2022. This service information specifies procedures 
for replacing affected radio altimeter coaxial cables. The replacement 
includes removing the existing radio altimeter coaxial cables, 
replacing with new coaxial cables, installing new clamps to accommodate 
the coaxial bend radius along the coaxial routing, and re-routing new 
radio altimeter coaxial cables from the wing to fuselage fairing, in 
the left and right aft fuselage, and in the aft fuselage belly fairing.
    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 27 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
70 work-hours x $85 per hour = $5,950........................         $13,808          $19,758         $533,466
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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 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

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

2022-23-03 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22230; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0677; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01378-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 9, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 
airplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70053 inclusive, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by the investigation of erroneous radio 
altimeter data that was displayed on an in-service airplane. It was 
revealed that certain radio altimeter coaxial cables in the aft 
fuselage equipment bay were damaged. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address damage to or kinks in the radio altimeter coaxial cables, 
which could lead to signal loss or degradation, and possibly un-
annunciated loss of terrain awareness warning system aural cues 
during approach.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Replacement of Radio Altimeter Coaxial Cables

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace 
affected radio altimeter coaxial cables, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-91-
7502, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2022, except as specified in 
paragraph (h) of this AD.

 (h) No Reporting Requirement

    Although Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-91-7502, Revision 02, 
dated April 5, 2022, specifies to submit certain information to the 
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using the service information identified in 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-91-7502, dated February 6, 2020; or 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-91-7502, Revision 01, dated August 
31, 2020.

(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 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.

(k) Additional Information

    (1) Refer to TCCA AD CF-2021-45, dated December 7, 2021, for 
related information. This TCCA AD may be found in the AD docket at 
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-0677.
    (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; email [email protected].
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (l)(3) and (4) of this AD.

(l) 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 700-91-7502, Revision 02, dated 
April 5, 2022.
    (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 1-514-855-2999; email bombardier.com">[email protected]bombardier.com; internet 
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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.


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    Issued on October 27, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-26354 Filed 12-2-22; 8:45 am]
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