Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes, 13385-13387 [2023-04301]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2023 / Proposed Rules compensation to the candidate.1 The deadline for comments on the NPRM was February 10, 2023. In the NPRM, the Commission stated that it may hold a public hearing and, if so, it would publish notification in the Federal Register announcing the date and time. Accordingly, the Commission is announcing that it will hold a hybrid public hearing on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 (see DATES and ADDRESSES above). Witnesses will include those who indicated in their timely written comments on the NPRM that they wished to testify at the hearing. The Commission may also invite witnesses to testify. The Commission will make transcripts of the hearing available on its website after the hearing. Individuals who plan to attend in person and require special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should contact Laura E. Sinram, Secretary and Clerk, at (202) 694–1040, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. On behalf of the Commission, Dara S. Lindenbaum, Chair, Federal Election Commission. [FR Doc. 2023–04365 Filed 3–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6715–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0422; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01067–T] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL–600– 2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL–600–2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: 1 Candidate Salaries, 87 FR 75945 (Dec. 12, 2022). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Mar 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 17, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–0422; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For service information identified in this NPRM, contact MHI RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des Grandes-Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Que´bec J7H 0E2 Canada; North America toll-free telephone 833– 990–7272 or direct-dial telephone 450– 990–7272; fax 514–855–8501; email thd.crj@mhirj.com; website mhirj.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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jiwan Karunatilake, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– 228–7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@ faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 13385 FAA–2023–0422; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01067–T’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposal because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM. Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Jiwan Karunatilake, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; email 9-avsnyaco-cos@faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. Background Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Transport Canada AD CF–2022– 43, dated August 9, 2022 (Transport Canada AD CF–2022–43) (also referred to after this as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL–600–2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL–600– 2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 13386 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2023 / Proposed Rules airplanes. The MCAI states that new airworthiness limitations have been developed. The FAA is proposing this AD to address an unannunciated loss or low quantity of fire extinguishing agent in the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the inability to extinguish and suppress an engine or APU fire. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–0422. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed Task 26–20–00– 101, ‘‘Visual Check of the Engine Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge’’ and Task 26–20–00–102, ‘‘Visual Check of the APU Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge,’’ of Section 1, ‘‘Certification Maintenance Requirements,’’ Subject 1–26, ‘‘Fire Protection,’’ of the MHI RJ Model CL– 600–2C10, CL–600–2D15, CL–600– 2D24, and CL–600–2E25 Series 550/ 700/705/900/1000 Airworthiness Limitations, Maintenance Requirements Manual—Part 2, Volume 1, CSP B–053, Revision 26, dated March 25, 2022. This service information specifies new airworthiness limitations for certification maintenance requirements. 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. 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (i)(1) of this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would affect 606 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: The FAA has determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, the agency estimates the average total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour). FAA’s Determination 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 the State of Design Authority, the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD because the FAA evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. 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. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR Regulatory Findings The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Mar 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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: ■ MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.): Docket No. FAA–2023–0422; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01067–T. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by April 17, 2023. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL–600– 2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) and CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire Protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address an unannunciated loss or low quantity of fire extinguishing agent in the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles. The unsafe condition, if not corrected, may lead to the inability to extinguish and suppress an engine or APU fire. E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 42 / Friday, March 3, 2023 / Proposed Rules (f) Compliance (j) Additional Information Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF– 2022–43, dated August 9, 2022, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–0422. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Jiwan Karunatilake, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7300; email 9-avs-nyacocos@faa.gov. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Task 26–20–00–101, ‘‘Visual Check of the Engine Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge’’ and Task 26–20–00–102, ‘‘Visual Check of the APU Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge,’’ of Section 1, ‘‘Certification Maintenance Requirements,’’ Subject 1–26, ‘‘Fire Protection,’’ of the MHI RJ Model CL– 600–2C10, CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24, and CL–600–2E25 Series 550/700/705/900/1000 Airworthiness Limitations, Maintenance Requirements Manual—Part 2, Volume 1, CSP B–053, Revision 26, dated March 25, 2022 (Task 26–20–00–101 and Task 26–20– 00–102 of the MRM—Part 2, Revision 26). The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is at the phase-in time specified in Task 26–20–00–101 and Task 26–20–00–102 of the MRM—Part 2, Revision 26, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals, are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 (i) 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; or Bombardier, Inc.’s Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAOauthorized signature. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Mar 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Task 26–20–00–101, ‘‘Visual Check of the Engine Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge’’ and Task 26–20–00–102, ‘‘Visual Check of the APU Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge,’’ of Section 1, ‘‘Certification Maintenance Requirements,’’ Subject 1–26, ‘‘Fire Protection,’’ of the MHI RJ Model CL– 600–2C10, CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24, and CL–600–2E25 Series 550/700/705/900/1000 Airworthiness Limitations, Maintenance Requirements Manual—Part 2, Volume 1, CSP B–053, Revision 26, dated March 25, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact MHI RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des Grandes-Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Que´bec J7H 0E2 Canada; North America tollfree telephone 833–990–7272 or direct-dial telephone 450–990–7272; fax 514–855–8501; email thd.crj@mhirj.com; website mhirj.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. Issued on February 25, 2023. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–04301 Filed 3–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 13387 Office of the Secretary 14 CFR Parts 259, 260, and 399 [Docket No. DOT–OST–2022–0089] RIN 2105–AF04 Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections; Public Hearing Office of the Secretary (OST), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Public hearing. AGENCY: DOT is announcing a virtual public hearing pursuant on certain issues related to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections. DATES: The virtual hearing will be held on March 14, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The hearing is open to the public, subject to any technical and/or capacity limitations. Requests to attend the hearing must be submitted to https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/ register/WN_u2RfGmWTSICq QVUyz9TAXA. We encourage interested parties to register by Thursday, March 9, 2023. Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) and sign language interpretation will be provided during the hearing. Requests for additional accommodations because of a disability must be received at Cristina.Draguta@ dot.gov by Thursday, March 9, 2023. ADDRESSES: The virtual hearing will be open to the public and held via the Zoom Webinar Platform. Virtual attendance information will be provided upon registration. An agenda will be available on the Department’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection website at https://www.transportation.gov/ airconsumer/latest-news in advance of the hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To register and attend this virtual hearing, please use the link: https:// usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/ WN_u2RfGmWTSICqQVUyz9TAXA. Attendance is open to the public subject to any technical and/or capacity limitations. For further information, please contact Cristina Draguta, Attorney-Advisor, by email at Cristina.Draguta@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background On August 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 42 (Friday, March 3, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
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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-2023-0422; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01067-T]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) 
for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 
701 & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 
(Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and 
CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This proposed AD was 
prompted by a determination that new restrictive airworthiness 
limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the 
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to 
incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA 
is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 17, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-0422; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The 
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information identified in this NPRM, contact 
MHI RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des Grandes-
Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Qu[eacute]bec J7H 0E2 Canada; North 
America toll-free telephone 833-990-7272 or direct-dial telephone 450-
990-7272; fax 514-855-8501; email mhirj.com">[email protected]mhirj.com; website mhirj.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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jiwan Karunatilake, Aerospace 
Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-
7300; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2023-0422; Project Identifier 
MCAI-2022-01067-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful 
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in 
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to 
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The 
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal 
contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily 
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public 
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial 
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that 
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to 
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted 
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing 
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as 
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public 
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Jiwan 
Karunatilake, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, 
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7300; email [email protected]. Any 
commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated 
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has 
issued Transport Canada AD CF-2022-43, dated August 9, 2022 (Transport 
Canada AD CF-2022-43) (also referred to after this as the MCAI), to 
correct an unsafe condition for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-
2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet 
Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 
(Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)

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airplanes. The MCAI states that new airworthiness limitations have been 
developed.
    The FAA is proposing this AD to address an unannunciated loss or 
low quantity of fire extinguishing agent in the engine and auxiliary 
power unit (APU) fire extinguishing bottles. This condition, if not 
corrected, could result in the inability to extinguish and suppress an 
engine or APU fire.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-0422.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Task 26-20-00-101, ``Visual Check of the Engine 
Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge'' and Task 26-20-00-102, 
``Visual Check of the APU Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge,'' 
of Section 1, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements,'' Subject 1-26, 
``Fire Protection,'' of the MHI RJ Model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-
600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 Series 550/700/705/900/1000 Airworthiness 
Limitations, Maintenance Requirements Manual--Part 2, Volume 1, CSP B-
053, Revision 26, dated March 25, 2022. This service information 
specifies new airworthiness limitations for certification maintenance 
requirements.
    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.

FAA's Determination

    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 the State of Design Authority, 
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI 
and service information referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD 
because the FAA evaluated all the relevant information and determined 
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop 
on other products of the same type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new airworthiness 
limitations.
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator 
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). 
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For 
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in 
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able 
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this 
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request 
approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph 
(i)(1) of this proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would 
affect 606 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following 
costs to comply with this proposed AD:
    The FAA has determined that revising the maintenance or inspection 
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the 
agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. 
Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes 
for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator 
estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, the 
agency estimates the average total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

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

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:

MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, 
Inc.): Docket No. FAA-2023-0422; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01067-
T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive 
(AD) by April 17, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

 (c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate 
previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet 
Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-
600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 
900) and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire 
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more 
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is 
issuing this AD to address an unannunciated loss or low quantity of 
fire extinguishing agent in the engine and auxiliary power unit 
(APU) fire extinguishing bottles. The unsafe condition, if not 
corrected, may lead to the inability to extinguish and suppress an 
engine or APU fire.

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(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to 
incorporate the information specified in Task 26-20-00-101, ``Visual 
Check of the Engine Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge'' and 
Task 26-20-00-102, ``Visual Check of the APU Fire Extinguishing 
bottle pressure gauge,'' of Section 1, ``Certification Maintenance 
Requirements,'' Subject 1-26, ``Fire Protection,'' of the MHI RJ 
Model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 Series 
550/700/705/900/1000 Airworthiness Limitations, Maintenance 
Requirements Manual--Part 2, Volume 1, CSP B-053, Revision 26, dated 
March 25, 2022 (Task 26-20-00-101 and Task 26-20-00-102 of the MRM--
Part 2, Revision 26). The initial compliance time for doing the 
tasks is at the phase-in time specified in Task 26-20-00-101 and 
Task 26-20-00-102 of the MRM--Part 2, Revision 26, or within 60 days 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been 
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the 
actions or intervals, are approved as an alternative method of 
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.

 (i) 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; or Bombardier, Inc.'s Transport 
Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, 
the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

 (j) Additional Information

    (1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-43, dated August 9, 
2022, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found 
in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-0422.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Jiwan 
Karunatilake, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, 
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 
NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; email [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Task 26-20-00-101, ``Visual Check of the Engine Fire 
Extinguishing bottle pressure gauge'' and Task 26-20-00-102, 
``Visual Check of the APU Fire Extinguishing bottle pressure 
gauge,'' of Section 1, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements,'' 
Subject 1-26, ``Fire Protection,'' of the MHI RJ Model CL-600-2C10, 
CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 Series 550/700/705/900/
1000 Airworthiness Limitations, Maintenance Requirements Manual--
Part 2, Volume 1, CSP B-053, Revision 26, dated March 25, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact MHI 
RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des Grandes-
Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Qu[eacute]bec J7H 0E2 Canada; 
North America toll-free telephone 833-990-7272 or direct-dial 
telephone 450-990-7272; fax 514-855-8501; email mhirj.com">[email protected]mhirj.com; 
website mhirj.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.

    Issued on February 25, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-04301 Filed 3-2-23; 8:45 am]
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