Document ID: FAA-2017-0699-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
Posted Date: 2017-08-18T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 159 (Friday, August 18, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39341-39344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15484]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0699; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-004-AD; 

Amendment 39-18968; AD 2017-15-08]

RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) 

airplanes. This AD requires modifying the bleed-air duct and detection 

system; and revising the maintenance or inspection program, as 

applicable. This AD was prompted by a report of a possibility that the 

shrouds of the high pressure bleed air ducts could deteriorate and 

their maximum permitted leakage rate could be exceeded. We are issuing 

this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 5, 2017.

    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 

reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 5, 

2017.

    We must receive comments on this AD by October 2, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:

     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

     Fax: 202-493-2251.

     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 

Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 

Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    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; Widebody Customer Response Center North America toll-

free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; 

fax 514-855-7401; email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; 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-

0699.

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-

0699; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket

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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. Comments will be 

available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer, 

Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 

NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7366; fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 

authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-

2016-35, dated November 16, 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-600-

2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    It is possible for the shrouds of the High Pressure (HP) bleed 

air ducts located in the main wheel wells and overwing areas to 

deteriorate and consequently, their maximum permitted leakage rate 

could be exceeded. If a significant bleed air leak is not sensed by 

the detection system, hot air impingement may cause damage to the 

adjacent structure and system components or create a fire hazard.

    This [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate a modification of the 

bleed-air duct and detection system, as well as a revision of the 

Airworthiness Limitation tasks to correspond with this modification.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-

0699.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-36-

022, Revision B, dated December 20, 2016. The service information 

describes modifying the bleed-air duct and detection system.

    Bombardier, Inc. has issued the following service information.

     Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness 

Limitations Temporary Revision ALI-0553, dated August 19, 2016, which 

describes an airworthiness limitation task for a detailed inspection of 

the protection jackets (shields) and insulating blankets located on top 

of the center wing and fuel tank and fuel vent lines for condition and 

security.

     Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness 

Limitations Temporary Revision ALI-0554, dated August 19, 2016, which 

describes an airworthiness limitation task for a functional check of 

the bleed air duct shrouds.

     Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness 

Limitations Temporary Revision ALI-0555, dated August 19, 2016, which 

describes an airworthiness limitation task for a detailed inspection of 

the bleed air duct coupling covers and detection manifolds.

     Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness 

Limitations Temporary Revision ALI-0556, dated August 19, 2016, which 

describes an airworthiness limitation task for a detailed inspection of 

the overwing shield and the protection jackets for condition and 

security.

     Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness 

Limitations Temporary Revision ALI-0557, dated August 19, 2016, which 

describes an airworthiness limitation task for a detailed inspection of 

the vent boot protection jackets for condition and security.

    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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 

to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 

been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 

information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we 

evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition 

exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 

type design.

    This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance 

documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with 

these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have 

been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed 

by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions 

described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 

91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method 

of compliance according to paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. The request 

should include a description of changes to the required inspections 

that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, 

notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are 

unnecessary.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 

safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 

comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 

arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 

the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0699; Directorate 

Identifier 2017-NM-004-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 

specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 

environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 

comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on 

those comments.

    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 

receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 0 airplanes of U.S. registry.

    We also estimate that it will take about 91 work-hours per product 

to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 

rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost are not available. Based 

on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to 

be $0, or $7,735 per product.

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

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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):

2017-15-08 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18968; Docket No. FAA-

2017-0699; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-004-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective September 5, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional 

Jet Series 1000) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial 

numbers 19001 through 19048 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a possibility that the 

shrouds of the high pressure bleed air ducts could deteriorate and 

their maximum permitted leakage rate could be exceeded. We are 

issuing this AD to prevent a bleed air leak from exceeding the 

maximum permitted leakage rate, which if not sensed by the detection 

system, could cause hot air impingement to damage the adjacent 

structure and system components or create a fire hazard.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 

unless already done.

(g) Modification

    At the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and 

(g)(2) of this AD: Modify the bleed-air duct and detection system, 

in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 670BA-36-022, Revision B, dated December 20, 2016.

    (1) Within 6,600 flight hours or 32 months, whichever occurs 

first after the effective date of this AD.

    (2) Within the next 10,000-flight-hours scheduled maintenance 

check after the effective date of this AD.

(h) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the 

maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating 

the service information specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of 

this AD. The initial compliance time for tasks 28-12-00-601 and 28-

12-00-602 is at the later of the applicable times specified in the 

service information specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this 

AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs later. The initial compliance times for tasks 25-85-00-101, 

36-20-00-101, and 36-20-00-102 are specified in Figure 2 to 

paragraph (h) of this AD. When these temporary revisions (TRs) have 

been included in general revisions of the maintenance requirement 

manual (MRM), the general revisions may be inserted in the MRM, 

provided the relevant information in the general revision is 

identical to the TRs specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this 

AD.

               Figure 1 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Temporary Revisions Maintenance Requirements

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                                                              Maintenance

                                                             requirements

           Temporary revision                 Task No.       manual (MRM)               Revision date

                                                            part 2 section

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ALI-0553...............................       25-85-00-101            1-25  August 19, 2016.

ALI-0554...............................       36-20-00-101            1-36  August 19, 2016.

ALI-0555...............................       36-20-00-102            1-36  August 19, 2016.

ALI-0556...............................       28-12-00-601            4-28  August 19, 2016.

ALI-0557...............................       28-12-00-602            4-28  August 19, 2016.

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     Figure 2 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Initial Compliance Times

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              Task No.                Initial compliance time (whichever

                                                 occurs later)

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25-85-00-101.......................  Before the         Within 30 days

                                      accumulation of    after the

                                      8,000 total        effective date

                                      flight hours.      of this AD.

36-20-00-101.......................  Before the         Within 30 days

                                      accumulation of    after the

                                      10,000 total       effective date

                                      flight hours.      of this AD.

36-20-00-102.......................  Before the         Within 30 days

                                      accumulation of    after the

                                      10,000 total       effective date

                                      flight hours.      of this AD.

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(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised, as 

required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., 

inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or 

intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) 

in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of 

this AD.

(j) 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

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Bulletin 670BA-36-022, dated May 30, 2016; or Bombardier Service 

Bulletin 670BA-36-022, Revision A, dated September 16, 2016.

(k) 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 

Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If 

approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized 

signature.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 

(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-35, dated November 

16, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the 

Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 

Docket No. FAA-2017-0699.

    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Joseph 

Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-

173, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 

11590; telephone 516-228-7366; 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 (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.

(m) 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 670BA-36-022, Revision B, dated 

December 20, 2016.

    (ii) Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness 

Limitations Temporary Revision ALI-0553, dated August 19, 2016.

    (iii) Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness 

Limitations Temporary Revision ALI-0554, dated August 19, 2016.

    (iv) Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness 

Limitations Temporary Revision ALI-0555, dated August 19, 2016.

    (v) Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness Limitations 

Temporary Revision ALI-0556, dated August 19, 2016.

    (vi) Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Airworthiness 

Limitations Temporary Revision ALI-0557, dated August 19, 2016.

    (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; Widebody Customer Response Center 

North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial 

telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email 

ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; 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 13, 2017.

Dionne Palermo,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 

Service.

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