Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes, 97507-97510 [2024-28786]
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(3) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA
AD 2022–0102 is at the applicable
‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as
incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0102, or
within 90 days after April 18, 2023 (the
effective date of AD 2023–05–02), whichever
occurs later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions
specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2022–0102.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2022–0102.
(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative
Actions and Intervals, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (p) of AD 2023–05–02, with a new
exception. Except as required by paragraph
(j) of this AD, 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 are allowed unless they are
approved as specified in the provisions of the
‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD
2022–0102.
(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance
or Inspection Program
Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2024–0046,
dated February 19, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–
0046). Accomplishing the revision of the
existing maintenance or inspection program
required by this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0046
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(1) This AD does not adopt the
requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and
(2) of EASA AD 2024–0046.
(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0046
specifies revising ‘‘the AMP,’’ within 12
months after its effective date, but this AD
requires revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, within 90
days after the effective date of this AD.
(3) The initial compliance time for doing
the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA
AD 2024–0046 is at the applicable
‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as
incorporated by the requirements of
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0046, or
within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions
specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA
AD 2024–0046.
(5) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2024–0046.
(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions
and Intervals
After the existing maintenance or
inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and
intervals are allowed unless they are
approved as specified in the provisions of the
‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD
2024–0046.
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(m) Terminating Action for Certain
Requirements of AD 2018–23–02
Accomplishing the revision of the existing
maintenance or inspection program required
by paragraph (g) or (j) of this AD terminates
the requirements of paragraphs (g) through
(k) of AD 2018–23–02.
(n) 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 manager of the International Validation
Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (o) of this AD and
email to: AMOC@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2023–05–02
are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2023–05–02 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2024–
0046 that are required by paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(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.
(o) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Timothy Dowling, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206–231–
3667; email: Timothy.P.Dowling@faa.gov.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as
applicable to do the actions required by this
AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following material was approved
for IBR on January 13, 2025.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2024–0046, dated February 19,
2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following material was approved
for IBR on April 18, 2023 (88 FR 15600,
March 14, 2023).
(i) EASA AD 2022–0102, dated June 8,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For EASA material identified in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
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50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
website easa.europa.eu. You may find this
material on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(6) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(7) You may view this material at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov.
Issued on November 25, 2024.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2024–28790 Filed 12–6–24; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–0995; Project
Identifier MCAI–2023–01075–T; Amendment
39–22897; AD 2024–24–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ
Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.)
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL–600–
2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440)
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
determination that the overhead bin
attachment could fail under certain
conditions. This AD requires replacing
existing overhead bin hook assemblies
and support tubes with a different type,
as specified in a Transport Canada AD,
which is incorporated by reference
(IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective January 13,
2025.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 13, 2025.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
DATES:
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No. FAA–2024–0995; 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 Transport Canada material
identified in this AD, contact Transport
Canada, Transport Canada National
Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra
Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5,
Canada; telephone 888–663–3639; email
TC.AirworthinessDirectivesConsignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca;
website at tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
• You may view this material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available at regulations.gov
under Docket No. FAA–2024–0995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Fatin Saumik, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
228–7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC
Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet
Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
April 9, 2024 (89 FR 24745). The NPRM
was prompted by AD CF–2023–71,
dated October 16, 2023 (Transport
Canada AD CF–2023–71) (also referred
to as the MCAI), issued by Transport
Canada, which is the aviation authority
for Canada. The MCAI states that during
a review of the certification test of the
overhead bin configuration (also
referred to as overhead storage
compartment), it was discovered that
the aft serrated hook attachment could
fail when the overhead bin is subjected
to the 9G forward emergency landing
condition certification requirements. A
design review revealed that a tolerance
buildup could lead to a lack of
engagement between the serrated hooks
and the supporting serrated tube. This
condition leads to a lack of forward load
reaction capability, which is essential
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during an emergency landing, and could
result in displacement of the overhead
bins. As a result, the overhead bins
could fall on the occupants and/or
prevent access to emergency exits.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require replacing existing overhead bin
hook assemblies and support tubes with
a different type, as specified in
Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71. 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–2024–0995.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from Air
Wisconsin Airlines. The following
presents the comments received on the
NPRM and the FAA’s response to each
comment.
Request for Revising the Applicability
Air Wisconsin Airlines requested that
the FAA list the serial numbers the
proposed AD is applicable to, instead of
stating the proposed AD applies to MHI
RJ Aviation ULC Model CL–600–2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes
as identified in Transport Canada AD
CF–2023–71. The commentator stated
Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71 lists
the applicable serial numbers.
The FAA disagrees with the request.
As noted by the commenter, paragraph
(c) of this AD states that this AD applies
to Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet
Series 100 & 440) airplanes as identified
in Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71,
which lists the affected serial numbers.
This AD was developed using the
‘‘incorporate by reference (IBR) the
MCAI’’ method, which simplifies FAA
ADs and facilitates a simpler AD
process. The applicability of FAA ADs
developed using the IBR the MCAI
process identifies the airplane models
that are on the U.S. type certificate data
sheet and refers to the MCAI AD for the
specific affected airplanes. The FAA has
not changed this AD in this regard.
Request for Revising Estimated Costs
Air Wisconsin Airlines requested the
FAA amend the ‘‘Costs of Compliance’’
paragraph in the NPRM to include an
additional 120 hours if actions are not
completed during a ‘‘heavy check.’’ The
commenter stated that the estimate of 21
labor hours does not account for the
removal and installation of interior
products (e.g., seats, sidewall, panels,
ceiling panels, etc.) as specified in one
of the aircraft maintenance manual
(AMM) tasks.
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The FAA agrees with the request. The
FAA has revised the ‘‘Costs of
Compliance’’ paragraph of this final rule
accordingly.
Request To Refer to an Additional
Document
Air Wisconsin Airlines requested the
addition of MHI RJ Reference
Instruction Letter (RIL) 10059, Revision
A, dated June 6, 2024, to the proposed
AD because AMM Task 25–23–01–400–
805 was not yet published in the AMM.
The commenter stated that MHI RJ
Service Bulletin 601R–25–206, dated
June 29, 2023, instructs installation of
overhead bins and references AMM
Task 25–23–01–400–805.
The FAA agrees with this request.
MHI RJ Reference Instruction Letter
(RIL) 10059, Revision A, dated June 6,
2024, may also be referred to for the
installation of overhead bins. The FAA
has added paragraph (h)(3) to this AD
accordingly.
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 comments 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
Under 1 CFR Part 51
Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71
specifies procedures for the replacement
of the existing serrated hook assemblies
and serrated support tubes with hook
assemblies using a shear pin and nonserrated support tubes on the overhead
bins.
This material is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in ADDRESSES.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates this AD affects
230 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA
estimates the following costs to comply
with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
141 * work-hours × $85 per hour = $11,985 ...............................................................................
$1,764
$13,749
$3,162,270
* This figure does not include the time (up to 24 hours) for curing the sealant applied around the new hook assembly.
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
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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.
(h) Exception to Transport Canada AD CF–
2023–71
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:
■
2024–24–07 MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type
Certificate Previously Held by
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39–
22897; Docket No. FAA–2024–0995;
Project Identifier MCAI–2023–01075–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 13, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC
(Type Certificate previously held by
Bombardier, Inc.) Model CL–600–2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71, dated
October 16, 2023 (Transport Canada AD CF–
2023–71).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination
that the overhead bin attachment could fail
under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address a lack of forward load
reaction capability during a high forward G
emergency landing condition that could
result in displacement of the overhead bins.
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in the overhead bins falling on the
occupants and/or preventing access to
emergency exits.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(f) Compliance
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
The Amendment
(g) Requirements
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, Transport Canada AD CF–
2023–71.
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(1) Where Transport Canada AD CF–2023–
71 refers to its effective date, this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where Transport Canada AD CF–2023–
71 refers to hours air time, this AD requires
using flight hours.
(3) Where the service information specified
in Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71,
specifies to ‘‘refer to AMM 25–23–01–400–
805,’’ for this AD, replace that text with ’’
refer to AMM 25–23–01–400–805 or MHI RJ
Reference Instruction Letter (RIL) 10059,
Revision A, dated June 6, 2024.’’
(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 manager of the International Validation
Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and
email to: AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible
Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or MHI
RJ Aviation ULC’s Transport Canada Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Fatin Saumik, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
228–7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(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) Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71,
dated October 16, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
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(3) For Transport Canada material
identified in this AD, contact Transport
Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft
Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean,
Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888–
663–3639; email TC.AirworthinessDirectivesConsignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca. You
may find this Transport Canada AD on the
Transport Canada website at tc.canada.ca/
en/aviation.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this material at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations, or email fr.inspection@
nara.gov.
Issued on November 21, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and
publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and
all background material may be viewed
online at www.regulations.gov using the
FAA Docket number. Electronic
retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11J, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. You may also contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Office of
Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 600 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2024–1707; Airspace
Docket No. 24–ASW–4]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways
V–68, V–76, V–212, V–222, and V–558,
and United States Area Navigation
Route T–220 in the Vicinity of Industry,
TX
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range
(VOR) Federal Airways V–68, V–212,
and V–222, and United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–220; and
revokes VOR Federal Airway V–558.
The proposed V–76 airway amendment
is removed from this action due to the
amendment already being accomplished
by a separate airspace docket action.
The FAA is taking this action due to the
planned decommissioning of the VOR
portion of the Industry, TX (IDU), VOR/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
navigational aid (NAVAID). The
Industry VOR is being decommissioned
in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum
Operational Network (MON) Program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
February 20, 2025. The Director of the
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The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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 the 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 modifies the
National Airspace System as necessary
to preserve the safe and efficient flow of
air traffic.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for
Docket No. FAA–2024–1707 in the
Federal Register (89 FR 50537; June 14,
2024), proposing to amend VOR Federal
Airways V–68, V–76, V–212, V–222,
and V–558, and United States RNAV
Route T–220 due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Industry, TX, VORTAC NAVAID.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
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Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent the NPRM, the FAA
published a final rule for Docket No.
FAA–2024–0485 in the Federal Register
(89 FR 67853, August 22, 2024;
corrected September 30, 2024 (89 FR
79429)), amending VOR Federal Airway
V–76 by removing the airway segment
between the San Angelo, TX, VORTAC
and the Industry, TX, VORTAC. As
amended, V–76 was changed to extend
between the Lubbock, TX, VORTAC and
the San Angelo, TX, VORTAC, effective
October 31, 2024. As a result of that
final rule, the proposed V–76
amendment in this airspace docket is
removed.
Additionally, the final rule for Docket
No. FAA–2024–0485 (89 FR 67853,
August 22, 2024; corrected September
30, 2024 (89 FR 79429)) amended V–558
by removing the airway segment
between the Llano, TX, VORTAC and
the Centex, TX, VORTAC. As amended,
V–558 was changed to extend between
the Centex, TX, VORTAC and the
Industry, TX, VORTAC, effective
October 31, 2024. That amendment is
included in this action.
Incorporation by Reference
VOR Federal Airways are published
in paragraph 6010(a) and United States
Area Navigation Routes (T-routes) are
published in paragraph 6011 of FAA
Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document amends the current version of
that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11J,
dated July 31, 2024, and effective
September 15, 2024. FAA Order JO
7400.11J is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. These amendments will be
published in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11J lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
amending VOR Federal Airways V–68,
V–212, and V–222, and RNAV Route T–
220; and revoking VOR Federal Airway
V–558. The FAA is taking this action
due to the planned decommissioning of
the VOR portion of the Industry, TX,
VORTAC NAVAID. The Air Traffic
Service route actions are described
below.
V–68: Prior to this final rule, V–68
extended between the Montrose, CO,
VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment
(VOR/DME) and the Industry, TX,
VORTAC. The airway segment between
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 236 (Monday, December 9, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 97507-97510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28786]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0995; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01075-T;
Amendment 39-22897; AD 2024-24-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
Previously Held by 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 MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100
& 440) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that the
overhead bin attachment could fail under certain conditions. This AD
requires replacing existing overhead bin hook assemblies and support
tubes with a different type, as specified in a Transport Canada AD,
which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 13, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 13,
2025.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket
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No. FAA-2024-0995; 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 Transport Canada material identified in this AD,
contact Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft
Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada;
telephone 888-663-3639; email [email protected]; website at tc.canada.ca/en/
aviation.
You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fatin Saumik, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516-228-7300; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain MHI RJ Aviation
ULC Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2024 (89 FR 24745).
The NPRM was prompted by AD CF-2023-71, dated October 16, 2023
(Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued
by Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada. The
MCAI states that during a review of the certification test of the
overhead bin configuration (also referred to as overhead storage
compartment), it was discovered that the aft serrated hook attachment
could fail when the overhead bin is subjected to the 9G forward
emergency landing condition certification requirements. A design review
revealed that a tolerance buildup could lead to a lack of engagement
between the serrated hooks and the supporting serrated tube. This
condition leads to a lack of forward load reaction capability, which is
essential during an emergency landing, and could result in displacement
of the overhead bins. As a result, the overhead bins could fall on the
occupants and/or prevent access to emergency exits.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require replacing existing
overhead bin hook assemblies and support tubes with a different type,
as specified in Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71. 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-2024-0995.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from Air Wisconsin Airlines. The
following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response to each comment.
Request for Revising the Applicability
Air Wisconsin Airlines requested that the FAA list the serial
numbers the proposed AD is applicable to, instead of stating the
proposed AD applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes as identified in Transport Canada AD
CF-2023-71. The commentator stated Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71 lists
the applicable serial numbers.
The FAA disagrees with the request. As noted by the commenter,
paragraph (c) of this AD states that this AD applies to Model CL-600-
2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes as identified in
Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71, which lists the affected serial
numbers. This AD was developed using the ``incorporate by reference
(IBR) the MCAI'' method, which simplifies FAA ADs and facilitates a
simpler AD process. The applicability of FAA ADs developed using the
IBR the MCAI process identifies the airplane models that are on the
U.S. type certificate data sheet and refers to the MCAI AD for the
specific affected airplanes. The FAA has not changed this AD in this
regard.
Request for Revising Estimated Costs
Air Wisconsin Airlines requested the FAA amend the ``Costs of
Compliance'' paragraph in the NPRM to include an additional 120 hours
if actions are not completed during a ``heavy check.'' The commenter
stated that the estimate of 21 labor hours does not account for the
removal and installation of interior products (e.g., seats, sidewall,
panels, ceiling panels, etc.) as specified in one of the aircraft
maintenance manual (AMM) tasks.
The FAA agrees with the request. The FAA has revised the ``Costs of
Compliance'' paragraph of this final rule accordingly.
Request To Refer to an Additional Document
Air Wisconsin Airlines requested the addition of MHI RJ Reference
Instruction Letter (RIL) 10059, Revision A, dated June 6, 2024, to the
proposed AD because AMM Task 25-23-01-400-805 was not yet published in
the AMM. The commenter stated that MHI RJ Service Bulletin 601R-25-206,
dated June 29, 2023, instructs installation of overhead bins and
references AMM Task 25-23-01-400-805.
The FAA agrees with this request. MHI RJ Reference Instruction
Letter (RIL) 10059, Revision A, dated June 6, 2024, may also be
referred to for the installation of overhead bins. The FAA has added
paragraph (h)(3) to this AD accordingly.
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
comments 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71 specifies procedures for the
replacement of the existing serrated hook assemblies and serrated
support tubes with hook assemblies using a shear pin and non-serrated
support tubes on the overhead bins.
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in ADDRESSES.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates this AD affects 230 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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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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141 * work-hours x $85 per hour = $11,985.................... $1,764 $13,749 $3,162,270
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* This figure does not include the time (up to 24 hours) for curing the sealant applied around the new hook
assembly.
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:
2024-24-07 MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22897; Docket No. FAA-2024-0995;
Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01075-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 13, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet
Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71, dated October 16, 2023
(Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that the overhead bin
attachment could fail under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address a lack of forward load reaction capability during
a high forward G emergency landing condition that could result in
displacement of the overhead bins. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in the overhead bins falling on the
occupants and/or preventing access to emergency exits.
(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, Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71.
(h) Exception to Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71
(1) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71 refers to its effective
date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71 refers to hours air
time, this AD requires using flight hours.
(3) Where the service information specified in Transport Canada
AD CF-2023-71, specifies to ``refer to AMM 25-23-01-400-805,'' for
this AD, replace that text with '' refer to AMM 25-23-01-400-805 or
MHI RJ Reference Instruction Letter (RIL) 10059, Revision A, dated
June 6, 2024.''
(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 manager of the
International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and email to:
[email protected]. 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, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or MHI RJ Aviation
ULC's Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If
approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized
signature.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Fatin Saumik,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 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) Transport Canada AD CF-2023-71, dated October 16, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
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(3) For Transport Canada material identified in this AD, contact
Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification,
159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-
663-3639; email [email protected]. You may find this Transport
Canada AD on the Transport Canada website at tc.canada.ca/en/
aviation.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations, or email [email protected].
Issued on November 21, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-28786 Filed 12-6-24; 8:45 am]
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