[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 183 (Wednesday, September 22, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51192-51193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-24200]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 99-NM-92-AD; Amendment 39-11326; AD 99-19-39]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional
Jet Series 100) Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series
100) series airplanes, that requires removal of the insulation blankets
surrounding the emergency overwing exit hatches. This amendment is
prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information
by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by
this AD are intended to prevent the freezing of moisture entrapped in
the fiberglass/foam insulation installed on the fuselage structure
between the overwing exit door and the fuselage door frame and
intercostal, which could interfere with the opening of the overwing
emergency exit hatches during an emergency evacuation of the airplane.
DATES: Effective October 27, 1999.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of October 27, 1999.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box
6087, Station Centreville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. This
information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue,
SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street,
Third Floor, Valley Stream, New York; or at the Office of the Federal
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paolo Farina, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street,
Third Floor, Valley Stream, New York 11581; telephone (516) 256-7530;
fax (516) 568-2716.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-
2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100) series airplanes was published in the
Federal Register on July 20, 1999 (64 FR 38844). That action proposed
to require removal of the insulation blankets surrounding the emergency
overwing exit hatches.
Comments
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.
Cost Impact
The FAA estimates that 157 airplanes of U.S. registry will be
affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 3 work hours per
airplane to accomplish the required actions, and that the average labor
rate is $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of
the required AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $28,260, or $180
per airplane.
The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the
future if this AD were not adopted.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct
effects 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. Therefore, in
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final
rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is
not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866;
(2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) will not have a
significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a
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substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act. A final evaluation has been prepared for
this action and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may
be obtained from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the
caption ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
99-19-39 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Amendment 39-11326.
Docket 99-NM-92-AD.
Applicability: Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100)
series airplanes, serial numbers 7003 through 7067 inclusive, and
7069 through 7292 inclusive; certificated in any category.
Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been
modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified,
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to
address it.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent the freezing of moisture entrapped in the fiberglass/
foam insulation installed on the fuselage structure between the
overwing exit door and the fuselage door frame and intercostal,
which could interfere with the opening of the overwing emergency
exit hatches during an emergency evacuation of the airplane,
accomplish the following:
(a) Within 100 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, remove the insulation blankets
surrounding the emergency overwing exit hatches in accordance with
Canadair Regional Jet Alert Service Bulletin S.B. A601R-25-152,
Revision ``A,'' dated February 25, 1999.
Note 2: Removal of the insulation blankets surrounding the
emergency overwing exit hatches accomplished in accordance with
Canadair Regional Jet Alert Service Bulletin S.B. A601R-25-152,
dated December 26, 1998, prior to the effective date of this AD, is
considered acceptable for compliance with paragraph (a) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used if approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate. Operators shall
submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal
Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the
Manager, New York ACO.
Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be
obtained from the New York ACO.
Special Flight Permits
(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
Incorporation by Reference
(d) The removal shall be done in accordance with Canadair
Regional Jet Alert Service Bulletin S.B. A601R-25-152, Revision
``A,'' dated February 25, 1999. This incorporation by reference was
approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with
5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from
Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station
Centreville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. Copies may be
inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 10 Fifth
Street, Third Floor, Valley Stream, New York; or at the Office of
the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,
Washington, DC.
Note 4: The subject of this AD is addressed in Canadian
airworthiness directive CF-99-01, dated February 9, 1999.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on October 27, 1999.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 10, 1999.
D.L. Riggin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 99-24200 Filed 9-21-99; 8:45 am]
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