Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes, 12557-12559 [2023-04026]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2023 / Rules and Regulations 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 the attention of the person identified in paragraph (n) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (n) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3555; email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES (o) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777– 57A0050, Revision 6, dated August 18, 2021. (ii) Section 9, Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs), D622W001–9, dated August 2022, of Boeing 777 200/200LR/300/ 300ER/777F Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; website myboeingfleet.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, fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Feb 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 Issued on February 2, 2023. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–04024 Filed 2–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1480; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00548–T; Amendment 39–22343; AD 2023–03–18] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 phone: (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 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–2022–1480. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yaser Osman, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (516) 228–7300; email: 9avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–100–1A10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in the tailcone upper firewall where the auxiliary power unit (APU) muffler electrical bonding strap is attached. This AD requires a detailed visual inspection of the tailcone upper firewall for defects, rework by replacement of the APU electrical bonding strap, and repair if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 4, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 4, 2023. ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1480; 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; SUMMARY: 12557 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–100–1A10 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2022 (87 FR 69225). The NPRM was prompted by AD CF–2022– 19, dated April 19, 2022, issued by Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that cracks were found in the tailcone upper firewall where the APU muffler electrical bonding strap is attached. Crack initiation is related to the rigid electrical bonding strap. A crack in this area, if not addressed, could result in a breach of the firewall, which could allow a fire to propagate; reduced lightning strike protection, which could affect the airplane’s grounding and potentially cause a fire; and increased radio interference during flight, which could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require a detailed visual inspection of the tailcone upper firewall for defects, rework by replacement of the APU electrical bonding strap, and repair if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking in the tailcone upper firewall. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in a breach of the firewall, which could allow a fire to propagate; reduced lightning strike protection, which could affect the airplane’s grounding and potentially cause a fire; and increased radio interference during flight, which could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane. E:\FR\FM\28FER1.SGM 28FER1 12558 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2023 / Rules and Regulations 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. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1480. 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 products 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 Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 100–53–35, dated December 6, 2021; and Service Bulletin 350–53–004, dated December 6, 2021. This service information specifies procedures for doing a detailed visual inspection of the tailcone upper firewall for defects, including cracking, reworking the APU electrical bonding strap by replacing it with a new flexible APU muffler jumper cable assembly, and repairing the tailcone upper firewall. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations. 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 ADDRESSES. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 691 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 .............................................................................................. $36 $121 $83,611 The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of any required action. The FAA has no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions: ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ................................................................................................................. $0 * $2,040 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES * The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the parts specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings The Amendment 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. 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. Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Feb 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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: ■ 2023–03–18 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39–22343; Docket No. FAA–2022–1480; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00548–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 4, 2023. (b) Affected ADs None. E:\FR\FM\28FER1.SGM 28FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2023 / Rules and Regulations Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. tailcone upper firewall. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in a breach of the firewall, which could allow a fire to propagate; reduced lightning strike protection, which could affect the airplane’s grounding and potentially cause a fire; and increased radio interference during flight, which could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane. (e) Unsafe Condition (f) Compliance This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in the tailcone upper firewall where the auxiliary power unit (APU) muffler electrical bonding strap is attached. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking in the Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (h) Additional AD Provisions (j) Material Incorporated by Reference 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 New York ACO Branch, mail it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, at the address identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD or email to: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. If mailing information, also submit information by email. 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; or Bombardier, Inc.’s Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAOauthorized signature. (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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100–53–35, dated December 6, 2021. (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 350–53– 004, dated December 6, 2021. (3) For Bombardier service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 Coˆte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; phone: (514) 855–2999; email: ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; website: bombardier.com. (4) You may view this service information at 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. This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–100–1A10 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 20003 through 20500 inclusive and 20501 through 20916 inclusive. (d) Subject ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES (i) Additional Information (1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF– 2022–19, dated April 19, 2022, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1480. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Yaser Osman, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (516) 228–7300; email: 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Feb 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 Issued on February 10, 2023. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–04026 Filed 2–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (g) Inspection, Replacement, and Corrective Actions Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a detailed visual inspection of the tailcone upper firewall for defects, including cracking, rework the APU electrical bonding strap by replacing with a new flexible APU muffler jumper cable assembly, and repair the tailcone upper firewall, as applicable, in accordance with paragraphs 2.B., 2.C., and 2.D., of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. Do all applicable repairs before further flight. Figure 1 to paragraph (g)—Service Information DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 24 CFR Parts 5 and 960 [Docket No. FR–6057–C–04] RIN 2577–AD03 Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016: Implementation of Sections 102, 103, and 104; Correction Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is correcting a final rule entitled ‘‘Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016: Implementation of Sections 102, 103, and 104’’ that published on February 14, 2023. DATES: Effective date: The correction to § 5.603 is effective January 1, 2024, and the correction to § 960.509 is effective March 16, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding this correction, contact Aaron Santa Anna, Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 10238, Washington, DC 20410; telephone number 202–708–1793 (this is not a toll-free number). HUD welcomes and is prepared to receive calls from individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals with speech and communication disabilities. To learn more about how to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28FER1.SGM 28FER1 ER28FE23.013</GPH> (c) Applicability 12559

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1480; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00548-T; 
Amendment 39-22343; AD 2023-03-18]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; 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 Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by reports of cracks found in the tailcone upper firewall 
where the auxiliary power unit (APU) muffler electrical bonding strap 
is attached. This AD requires a detailed visual inspection of the 
tailcone upper firewall for defects, rework by replacement of the APU 
electrical bonding strap, and repair if necessary. The FAA is issuing 
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 4, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 4, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1480; 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; 
phone: (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-2022-1480.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Yaser Osman, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart 
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (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-100-1A10 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on November 18, 2022 (87 FR 69225). The NPRM was prompted by 
AD CF-2022-19, dated April 19, 2022, issued by Transport Canada, which 
is the aviation authority for Canada (referred to after this as the 
MCAI). The MCAI states that cracks were found in the tailcone upper 
firewall where the APU muffler electrical bonding strap is attached. 
Crack initiation is related to the rigid electrical bonding strap. A 
crack in this area, if not addressed, could result in a breach of the 
firewall, which could allow a fire to propagate; reduced lightning 
strike protection, which could affect the airplane's grounding and 
potentially cause a fire; and increased radio interference during 
flight, which could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain 
the safe flight and landing of the airplane.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require a detailed visual 
inspection of the tailcone upper firewall for defects, rework by 
replacement of the APU electrical bonding strap, and repair if 
necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking in the 
tailcone upper firewall. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could 
result in a breach of the firewall, which could allow a fire to 
propagate; reduced lightning strike protection, which could affect the 
airplane's grounding and potentially cause a fire; and increased radio 
interference during flight, which could reduce the ability of the 
flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane.

[[Page 12558]]

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1480.

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 products 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

    The FAA reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-53-35, dated 
December 6, 2021; and Service Bulletin 350-53-004, dated December 6, 
2021. This service information specifies procedures for doing a 
detailed visual inspection of the tailcone upper firewall for defects, 
including cracking, reworking the APU electrical bonding strap by 
replacing it with a new flexible APU muffler jumper cable assembly, and 
repairing the tailcone upper firewall. These documents are distinct 
since they apply to different airplane configurations.
    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 ADDRESSES.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 691 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................             $36             $121          $83,611
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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 action. The FAA has no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
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24 work-hours x $85 per hour = $2,040.          $0 \*\           $2,040
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* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
  estimates for the parts specified in this AD.

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]

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

2023-03-18 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22343; Docket No. FAA-
2022-1480; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00548-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 4, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

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(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 20003 
through 20500 inclusive and 20501 through 20916 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in the tailcone 
upper firewall where the auxiliary power unit (APU) muffler 
electrical bonding strap is attached. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address cracking in the tailcone upper firewall. The unsafe 
condition, if not addressed, could result in a breach of the 
firewall, which could allow a fire to propagate; reduced lightning 
strike protection, which could affect the airplane's grounding and 
potentially cause a fire; and increased radio interference during 
flight, which could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain 
the safe flight and landing of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection, Replacement, and Corrective Actions

    Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a 
detailed visual inspection of the tailcone upper firewall for 
defects, including cracking, rework the APU electrical bonding strap 
by replacing with a new flexible APU muffler jumper cable assembly, 
and repair the tailcone upper firewall, as applicable, in accordance 
with paragraphs 2.B., 2.C., and 2.D., of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the applicable service information specified in 
figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. Do all applicable repairs 
before further flight.

Figure 1 to paragraph (g)--Service Information
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR28FE23.013

(h) 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 New York ACO 
Branch, mail it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational 
Safety, at the address identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD or 
email to: [email protected]. If mailing information, also 
submit information by email. 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; or Bombardier, Inc.'s Transport 
Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, 
the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(i) Additional Information

    (1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-19, dated April 19, 
2022, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found 
in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1480.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Yaser Osman, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York 
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 
phone: (516) 228-7300; email: [email protected].

(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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-53-35, dated December 6, 
2021.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 350-53-004, dated December 6, 
2021.
    (3) For Bombardier 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; 
phone: (514) 855-2999; email: bombardier.com">[email protected]bombardier.com; website: 
bombardier.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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.

    Issued on February 10, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-04026 Filed 2-27-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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