Document ID: FAA-2013-0332-0003
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
Posted Date: 2013-10-31T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 211 (Thursday, October 31, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65190-65193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-25306]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0332; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-009-AD; 
Amendment 39-17637; AD 2013-22-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. 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-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 
Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of airspeed 
mismatch between the pilot and co-pilot's airspeed indicators, which 
occurred during or after heavy rain. This AD requires, for certain 
airplanes, inspecting for drain bottles having certain part numbers, 
and replacing affected drain bottles. This AD requires, for certain 
other airplanes, replacing drain bottles. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent pitot static tubing from becoming blocked by water, which if 
not corrected, could lead to erroneous airspeed and altitude 
indications, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 5, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 5, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332; or in person at the 
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 
thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You 
may review copies of the 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: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 
New York 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 the specified products. The 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 17, 2013 (78 FR 
22806). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation, which is the aviation authority 
for Canada, has issued Canadian

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Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-30, dated December 7, 2012 (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:

    A number of reports were received from the operators indicating 
airspeed mismatch between the pilot and co-pilot's airspeed 
indicators. The erroneous indication occurred during or after heavy 
rain. Further investigation revealed that during heavy 
precipitation, the pitot static tubing may become partially or 
completely blocked by the water which didn't enter the drain 
bottle(s). This condition, if not corrected, may result in erroneous 
airspeed and altitude indications [and consequent loss of control of 
the airplane].
    This [Canadian] AD mandates [for certain airplanes] the 
replacement of the drain bottles to improve drainage of the pitot-
static tubing [and, for certain other airplanes, an inspection for, 
and replacement of, certain drain bottles].

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332-0002.

Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this 
AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 22806, April 17, 2013) 
or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the 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 22806, April 17, 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 22806, April 17, 2013).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 77 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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Replacement.........................  5 work-hours x $85 per           $2,939           $3,364         $259,028
                                       hour = $425.
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    Where the service information lists required parts costs that are 
covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge 
for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected 
parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here.

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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332-0002; 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 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

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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 AD:

2013-22-05 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-17637. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0332; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-009-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 5, 
2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) 
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R 
Variants) airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 5001 through 5194 
inclusive.

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    (2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) 
airplanes, S/Ns 5301 through 5665 inclusive, and 5701 through 5918 
inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of airspeed mismatch between the 
pilot and co-pilot's airspeed indicators, which occurred during or 
after heavy rain. We are issuing this AD to prevent pitot static 
tubing from becoming blocked by water, which if not corrected, could 
lead to erroneous airspeed and altitude indications, and consequent 
loss of control of the airplane.

(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) Inspection and Replacement for Certain Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A 
and CL-601-3R) Variants Airplanes

    For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R Variants) 
airplanes having S/Ns 5001 through 5194 inclusive: Within 24 months 
after the effective date of this AD, inspect for drain bottles 
having part number (P/N) 50029-001, 50030-001, 9035000, 9035001, 
9435014, 9435015, or 601A51704-5.
    (1) If none of the part numbers identified in paragraph (g) of 
this AD are found, no further action is required by this paragraph 
for that airplane.
    (2) If any part number identified in paragraph (g) of this AD is 
found: Before further flight, replace the drain bottles that are 
installed on the pitot and static lines of the air data computers 
(ADC), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0617, Revision 03, dated December 
20, 2012.

(h) Replacement for Certain Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) 
Airplanes

    For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 
5301 through 5665 inclusive: Within 24 months after the effective 
date of this AD, replace drain bottles installed on the pitot and 
static lines of the ADCs, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-34-065, Revision 02, 
dated December 20, 2012.

(i) Replacement for Certain Other Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variants) 
Airplanes

    For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes having S/Ns 
5701 through 5918 inclusive: Within 24 months after the effective 
date of this AD, replace drain bottles installed on the pitot and 
static lines of the ADCs, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-34-027, Revision 02, 
dated December 20, 2012.

(j) Parts Installation Prohibitions

    (1) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install 
drain bottles having P/N 50029-001, 50030-001, 9035000, 9035001, 
9435014, 9435015, or 601A51704-5 on any Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A 
and CL-601-3R Variants) airplane.
    (2) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install 
drain bottles having P/N 50029-001, 50030-001, 9035000, 9035001, 
9435014, or 9435015 on the pitot and static lines of the ADCs; or 
drain bottles having P/N 50030-001, 50034-002, 9435014, or 9035001 
on the pitot line of the integrated stand-by instrument (ISI); on 
any Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) airplanes, S/N 5301 through 
5665 inclusive.
    (3) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install 
drain bottles having P/N 50029-001 or 50030-001 on the pitot and 
static lines of the ADCs; or P/N 50030-001 or 50034-002 on the pitot 
line of the ISI; on any Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604 Variant) 
airplanes.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) 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 a service bulletin specified in 
paragraphs (k)(1)(i) through (k)(1)(iii) of this AD.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0617, Revision 02, dated 
November 14, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this 
AD.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0617, Revision 01, dated 
November 12, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this 
AD.
    (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0617, dated July 31, 2012, 
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using a service bulletin specified in 
paragraph (k)(2)(i) or (k)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-34-065, Revision 01, dated 
October 15, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-34-065, dated July 31, 
2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using a service bulletin specified in 
paragraph (k)(3)(i) or (k)(3)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-34-027, Revision 01, dated 
October 15, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-34-027, dated July 31, 
2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(l) 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 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-30, dated December 7, 2012, 
for related information.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0332-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference may be obtained at the address specified 
in paragraph (n)(3) of this AD

(n) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0617, Revision 03, dated 
December 20, 2012.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-34-065, Revision 02, dated 
December 20, 2012.
    (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-34-027, Revision 02, dated 
December 20, 2012.
    (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 thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
    (4) You may review copies of the 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.

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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 15, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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