[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 146 (Tuesday, August 1, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35636-35638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15555]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0333; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-005-AD;
Amendment 39-18974; AD 2017-15-14]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Canadair Limited) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a report indicating that an oxygen bottle was found
loose while the clamp strap was in the locked position. This AD
requires modification of the clamp strap and installation of additional
shims, as applicable, to the flight crew's oxygen bottles' retaining
structures. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 5, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 5,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0333.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0333; 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 Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is 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 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; 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 CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes. The NPRM published in the
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Federal Register on May 9, 2017 (82 FR 21482).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2016-33, dated October
12, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415
Variant) airplanes. The MCAI states:
During the implementation of Service Bulletin (SB) 215-4051, the
oxygen bottle was found loose while the clamp strap was in the
locked position. This was determined to be caused by the quick
release latch assembly not achieving the proper clamping pressure.
The release of the oxygen bottle due to improper clamping
pressure may result in a loose mass cockpit hazard or an oxygen rich
environment leading to a possible fire hazard.
In order to mitigate the unsafe condition, SB 215-4457 was
issued to modify the clamp strap and install additional shims to add
strength to the attaching structure for all affected aeroplanes.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0333.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM 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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service Bulletin 215-4457, Revision 3,
dated May 8, 2013. The service information describes procedures for
installing shims, and, for certain airplanes, modifying the straps of
the latch assembly, on the flight crew's oxygen bottles' retaining
structure. 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 the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 24 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Modification and installation...... 16 work-hours x $85 per $2,250 $3,610 $86,640
hour = $1,360.
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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.
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.
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
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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 (AD):
2017-15-14 Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Canadair Limited): Amendment 39-18974; Docket No. FAA-2017-0333;
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-005-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 5, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. (Type Certificate previously
held by Canadair Limited) Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant)
airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers 2001,
2002, 2005 through 2007 inclusive, 2010, 2012 through 2017
inclusive, 2019, 2022 through 2024 inclusive, 2026, 2057, 2063,
2065, 2076, 2077, and 2081.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that an oxygen
bottle was found loose while the clamp strap was in the locked
position. We are issuing this AD to prevent an oxygen bottle from
being released, which would result in a loose mass object in the
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cockpit and could also result in an oxygen-rich environment that
could lead to a possible fire hazard.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Installation and Modification
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, install
additional shims and modify the clamp strap, as applicable, to the
flight crew's oxygen bottles' retaining structures, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
215-4457, Revision 3, dated May 8, 2013.
(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 any of the service information identified in
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 215-4457, Revision 2, dated
October 24, 2012.
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 215-4457, Revision 1, dated June
12, 2012.
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 215-4457, dated April 4, 2012.
(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 manager of 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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO,
ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Viking
Air Limited's TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved
by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2016-33, dated October 12, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2017-0333.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar Gomez,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171,
FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; fax
516-794-5531.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available 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 215-4457, Revision 3, dated May
8, 2013.
(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 July 19, 2017.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-15555 Filed 7-31-17; 8:45 am]
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