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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2025–05–11 ATR—GIE Avions de
Transport Régional: Amendment 39–
22983; Docket No. FAA–2024–2330;
Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00393–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective April 22, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all ATR—GIE Avions
de Transport Régional Model ATR42–200,
ATR42–300, ATR42–320, and ATR42–500
airplanes; and Model ATR72–101, ATR72–
102, ATR72–201, ATR72–202, ATR72–211,
ATR72–212, and ATR72–212A airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(j) Additional Information
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a
manufacturing defect identified in the
lavatory fire extinguisher. This defect could
potentially result in leakage at the eutectic
tip, leading to a loss of pressure in the
cylinder, making fire extinguishing
capabilities ineffective. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address this condition, which, if
not detected and corrected, in combination
with fire in the lavatory waste bin, could
result in the propagation of an uncontrolled
fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(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, European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024–0132, dated
July 9, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0132).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0132
(1) Where EASA AD 2024–0132 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2024–0132 defines a
serviceable part as ‘‘Any lavatory (waste bin)
compartment fire extinguishers, eligible for
installation in accordance with ATR
instructions, which is not an affected part,’’
this AD requires replacing that text with
‘‘Any lavatory (waste bin) compartment fire
extinguishers, eligible for installation, which
is not an affected part.’’
(3) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’
section of EASA AD 2024–0132.
(i) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
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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 EASA; or ATR—GIE Avions
de Transport Régional’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
206–231–3220; email
shahram.daneshmandi@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2024–0132, dated July 9, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA material identified in this
AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
website easa.europa.eu. You may find this
material on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this material 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 March 6, 2025.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Compliance &
Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2024–2554; Project
Identifier MCAI–2024–00492–T; Amendment
39–22989; AD 2025–06–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series
Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
Model BD–500–1A10 and BD–500–
1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a design review that discovered
software protection logic for potential
large leaks from the engine bleed duct
inside the engine core compartments
was partially impaired. This AD
requires revising the existing airplane
flight manual (AFM) to incorporate the
procedures for the flightcrew to
manually isolate the opposite functional
engine in the event of an engine bleed
duct large leak condition, 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 April 22,
2025.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 22, 2025.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2024–2554; 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,
SUMMARY:
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Canada; telephone 888–663–3639; email
TC.AirworthinessDirectivesConsignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca.
You may find this material on the
Transport Canada 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–2024–2554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph Catanzaro, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 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 all Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership Model BD–500–1A10 and
BD–500–1A11 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
December 13, 2024 (89 FR 100923). The
NPRM was prompted by AD CF–2024–
30, dated August 27, 2024, issued by
Transport Canada, which is the aviation
authority for Canada (Transport Canada
AD CF–2024–30) (also referred to as the
MCAI). The MCAI states a design review
discovered software protection logic for
potential large leaks from the engine
bleed duct inside the engine core
compartments was partially impaired.
Under certain large leak conditions (e.g.,
a duct burst at a specific portion of the
engine’s bleed ducting), Pratt &
Whitney’s PW1500G engine’s electronic
engine control (EEC) would not transmit
the necessary information to the aircraft
controller to automatically isolate the
opposite engine from the leak path in
the bleed system. This failure condition
could lead to a dual engine failure.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require revising the existing AFM to
incorporate the procedures for the
flightcrew to manually isolate the
opposite functional engine in the event
of an engine bleed duct large leak
condition, as specified in Transport
Canada AD CF–2024–30.
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–2024–2554.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from
Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the
NPRM without change.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA
reviewed the relevant data, considered
the comment received, and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD
as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on this product. Except for
minor editorial changes, 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–2024–30
specifies procedures for revising the
‘‘Non-Normal Procedure’’ of the AFM to
incorporate the procedures for the
flightcrew to manually isolate the
opposite functional engine in the event
of an engine bleed duct large leak
condition. This material is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 132 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 ..........................................................................................
$0
$85
$11,220
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
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unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Regulatory Findings
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13
(i) Additional AD Provisions
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2025–06–01 Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership (Type Certificate Previously
Held by C Series Aircraft Limited
Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.):
Amendment 39–22989; Docket No.
FAA–2024–2554; Project Identifier
MCAI–2024–00492–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective April 22, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership (Type Certificate
previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited
Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.)
Model BD–500–1A10 and BD–500–1A11
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 72, Turbine/turboprop engine.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a design review
that discovered software protection logic for
potential large leaks from the engine bleed
duct inside the engine core compartments
was partially impaired. Under certain large
leak conditions (e.g., a duct burst at a specific
portion of the engine’s bleed ducting), Pratt
& Whitney’s PW1500G engine’s electronic
engine control (EEC) would not transmit the
necessary information to the aircraft
controller to automatically isolate the
opposite engine from the leak path in the
bleed system. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition, which if not
addressed, could result in dual engine
failure.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(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–
2024–30, dated August 27, 2024 (Transport
Canada AD CF–2024–30).
(h) Exception to Transport Canada AD CF–
2024–30
(1) Where Transport Canada AD CF–2024–
30 refers to its effective date, this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph B. of Transport
Canada AD CF–2024–30 specifies to ‘‘inform
all flight crews of these changes in the AFM
procedures and thereafter operate the
aeroplane accordingly,’’ this AD does not
require those actions as those actions are
already required by existing FAA operating
regulations (see 14 CFR 91.9, 14 CFR 91.505,
and 14 CFR 121.137).
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The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, AIR–520, Continued
Operational Safety 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 Continued Operational
Safety 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, AIR–520, Continued
Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or
Transport Canada; or Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership’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 Joseph Catanzaro, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone: 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 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.
(i) Transport Canada AD CF–2024–30,
dated August 27, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(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 view this material 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.
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Issued on March 11, 2025.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate
Management Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2554; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00492-T;
Amendment 39-22989; AD 2025-06-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a design review that discovered
software protection logic for potential large leaks from the engine
bleed duct inside the engine core compartments was partially impaired.
This AD requires revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to
incorporate the procedures for the flightcrew to manually isolate the
opposite functional engine in the event of an engine bleed duct large
leak condition, 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 April 22, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 22,
2025.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2024-2554; 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,
[[Page 12458]]
Canada; telephone 888-663-3639; email [email protected]. You may find this material on the
Transport Canada 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-2024-2554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Catanzaro, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 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 all Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2024 (89 FR
100923). The NPRM was prompted by AD CF-2024-30, dated August 27, 2024,
issued by Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada
(Transport Canada AD CF-2024-30) (also referred to as the MCAI). The
MCAI states a design review discovered software protection logic for
potential large leaks from the engine bleed duct inside the engine core
compartments was partially impaired. Under certain large leak
conditions (e.g., a duct burst at a specific portion of the engine's
bleed ducting), Pratt & Whitney's PW1500G engine's electronic engine
control (EEC) would not transmit the necessary information to the
aircraft controller to automatically isolate the opposite engine from
the leak path in the bleed system. This failure condition could lead to
a dual engine failure.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require revising the existing AFM
to incorporate the procedures for the flightcrew to manually isolate
the opposite functional engine in the event of an engine bleed duct
large leak condition, as specified in Transport Canada AD CF-2024-30.
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-2024-2554.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the
comment received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this
AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial changes,
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-2024-30 specifies procedures for revising
the ``Non-Normal Procedure'' of the AFM to incorporate the procedures
for the flightcrew to manually isolate the opposite functional engine
in the event of an engine bleed duct large leak condition. This
material is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 132 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 on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................ $0 $85 $11,220
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 44701.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2025-06-01 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22989; Docket No. FAA-2024-2554;
Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00492-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 22, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 72, Turbine/
turboprop engine.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a design review that discovered software
protection logic for potential large leaks from the engine bleed
duct inside the engine core compartments was partially impaired.
Under certain large leak conditions (e.g., a duct burst at a
specific portion of the engine's bleed ducting), Pratt & Whitney's
PW1500G engine's electronic engine control (EEC) would not transmit
the necessary information to the aircraft controller to
automatically isolate the opposite engine from the leak path in the
bleed system. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition, which if not addressed, could result in dual engine
failure.
(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-2024-30, dated August 27,
2024 (Transport Canada AD CF-2024-30).
(h) Exception to Transport Canada AD CF-2024-30
(1) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2024-30 refers to its effective
date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph B. of Transport Canada AD CF-2024-30
specifies to ``inform all flight crews of these changes in the AFM
procedures and thereafter operate the aeroplane accordingly,'' this
AD does not require those actions as those actions are already
required by existing FAA operating regulations (see 14 CFR 91.9, 14
CFR 91.505, and 14 CFR 121.137).
(i) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety 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 Continued Operational Safety 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, AIR-520,
Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership'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 Joseph Catanzaro,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; phone: 516-228-7300; email: [email protected].
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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.
(i) Transport Canada AD CF-2024-30, dated August 27, 2024.
(ii) [Reserved]
(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 view this material 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 March 11, 2025.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-04320 Filed 3-17-25; 8:45 am]
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