[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10331-10333]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02523]
========================================================================
Rules and Regulations
Federal Register
________________________________________________________________________
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents.
Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each
week.
========================================================================
Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 37 / Tuesday, February 25, 2014 /
Rules and Regulations
[[Page 10331]]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0705; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-052-AD;
Amendment 39-17742; AD 2014-03-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that the manufacturer has determined that some completion
centers used the heater/brake monitoring unit (HBMU) logic circuit to
control the line voltage of the drain mast heaters. Since the drain
mast heaters are connected in parallel with the number 2 pitot static
(PS) probe heater circuit, a number 2 PS probe heater failure may not
be detected by the fault monitoring capabilities of the HBMU. This AD
requires modification of the air data probes and sensors. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct an unannunciated failure of two
PS probe heaters, which could affect controllability of the airplane in
icing conditions.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 1, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 1,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0705; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier,
Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; email
[email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone (516) 228-7301; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc.
Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register
on September 11, 2013 (78 FR 55660). The NPRM was prompted by a report
that the manufacturer has determined that some completion centers used
the heater/brake monitoring unit (HBMU) logic circuit to control the
line voltage of the drain mast heaters. Since the drain mast heaters
are connected in parallel with the number 2 pitot static (PS) probe
heater circuit, a number 2 PS probe heater failure may not be detected
by the fault monitoring capabilities of the HBMU. The NPRM proposed to
require modification of the air data probes and sensors. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct an unannunciated failure of two PS probe
heaters, which could affect controllability of the airplane in icing
conditions.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2012-32, dated December 13, 2013 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
The aeroplane manufacturer has determined that some completion
centers used the Heater/Brake Monitoring Unit (HBMU) logic circuit
to control the line voltage of the drain mast heaters. This same
logic circuit is also used to control the line voltage of the number
2 pitot static (PS) probe heater. Since the drain mast heaters are
connected in parallel with the number 2 PS probe heater circuit, a
number 2 PS probe heater failure may not be detected by the fault
monitoring capabilities of the HBMU.
The unannunciated failure of two PS probe heaters could
adversely affect the aeroplane's flight characteristics in icing
conditions.
This [Canadian] AD mandates a modification to the existing drain
mast heater wiring to correct the fault-monitoring capabilities of
the HBMU and eliminate the potential dormant failure of the number 2
PS probe heater.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0705-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 55660, September
11, 2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 55660, September 11, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 55660, September 11, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 32 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
[[Page 10332]]
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Modification........................ 35 work-hours x $85 per $0 $2,975 $95,200
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.
We are 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
We determined that 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. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0705; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800)
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of 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 AD:
2014-03-05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-17742. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0705; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-052-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 1,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10
airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with any
electrical wiring heater current/brake temperature monitor unit
(HBMU) installed in accordance with any FAA supplemental type
certificate specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,''
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, dated
November 21, 2012.
(2) For airplanes on which the applicable service request for
product support action (SRPSA) specified in table 3 and table 4 of
paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-
30-021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012, has been incorporated,
the requirements of this AD have been met.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain
Protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the manufacturer has
determined that some completion centers used the HBMU logic circuit
to control the line voltage of the drain mast heaters. This same
logic circuit is also used to control the line voltage of the number
2 pitot static (PS) probe heater. Since the drain mast heaters are
connected in parallel with the number 2 PS probe heater circuit, a
number 2 PS probe heater failure may not be detected by the fault
monitoring capabilities of the HBMU. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct an unannunciated failure of two PS probe heaters,
which could affect controllability of the airplane in icing
conditions.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Modification
Within 800 flight hours or 15 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first: Modify the air data probes and
sensors, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, dated November
21, 2012.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, dated
August 28, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in 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 Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, 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 local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
[[Page 10333]]
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-32, dated December
13, 2012, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0705-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference may be viewed at the addresses specified
in paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, dated
November 21, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-
7401; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 22, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-02523 Filed 2-24-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P