Document ID: FAA-2023-0164-0003
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
Posted Date: 2023-05-16T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 16, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31163-31166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10329]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0164; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01357-T; 
Amendment 39-22416; AD 2023-08-01]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. 
This AD was prompted by a report that certain airplane flight manuals 
(AFMs) contain figures with incorrect performance charts for landing on 
contaminated runways. This AD requires revising the existing AFM to 
correct the affected performance charts. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 20, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 20, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-0164; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The 
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:

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     For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Bombardier, Inc., Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 
400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 
telephone 514-855-2999; email bombardier.com">[email protected]bombardier.com; internet 
bombardier.com.
     You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at 
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-0164.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabriel Kim, Aerospace Engineer, 
Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York 
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 
telephone 516-228-7300; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA 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 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The NPRM published 
in the Federal Register on February 13, 2023 (88 FR 9215). The NPRM was 
prompted by AD CF-2022-49, dated August 23, 2022, issued by Transport 
Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada (referred to after 
this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that it was discovered that the 
thrust reverser correction factors presented in certain AFM performance 
charts for landing on contaminated runways do not provide sufficient 
margin for stopping distances in certain conditions. If not corrected, 
use of the affected performance charts could lead to longitudinal 
runway excursions. To address the unsafe condition, Transport Canada 
issued Transport Canada AD CF-2021-35, dated October 26, 2021 
(Transport Canada AD CF-2021-35) mandating certain AFM revisions that 
incorporate changes to the wet and contaminated runway stopping 
distance data. Transport Canada AD CF-2021-35 corresponds to FAA AD 
2022-24-01, Amendment 39-22241 (88 FR 6976, February 2, 2023) (AD 2022-
24-01).
    Since Transport Canada AD CF-2021-35 was issued, the MCAI states 
that it was discovered that the mandated AFM changes to Figures 07-35-2 
and 07-35-4 are incorrect in certain later revisions of two of the 
AFMs.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require revising the existing AFM 
to correct the affected performance charts. The FAA is issuing this AD 
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-0164.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to 
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it 
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI 
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined 
that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the 
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product. 
Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in 
the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any 
operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed the following service information, which specifies 
revised AFM corrections to the performance charts for landing on 
contaminated runways. These documents are distinct since they apply to 
different airplane models and configurations.
     Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-
off on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of 
Supplement 35--Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction Course 
Runways, of Chapter 7--Supplements of Bombardier Global 6000 Airplane 
Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 
2022. (For obtaining this section of the Bombardier Global 6000 
Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-1V, use Document 
Identification No. GL 6000 AFM.)
     Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-
off on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of 
Supplement 35--Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction Course 
Runways, of Chapter 7--Supplements of Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring 
Global Vision Flight Deck Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 
700-5000-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022. (For obtaining this 
section of the Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight 
Deck Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use 
Document Identification No. GL 5000 GVFD AFM.)
    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

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 204 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................              $0              $85          $17,340
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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.
    The FAA is 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

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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

    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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) 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.

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:

2023-08-01 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22416; Docket No. FAA-
2023-0164; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01357-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 20, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2022-24-01, Amendment 39-22241 (88 FR 6976, 
February 2, 2023) (AD 2022-24-01).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes identified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers 9381, 9432 
through 9860 inclusive, 9863 through 9867 inclusive, 9869 through 
9871 inclusive, 9873, 9875 through 9878 inclusive, 60005, 60024, 
60030, 60032, 60037, 60043, 60045, 60049, 60056, 60057, 60061, 60068 
and 60072.
    (2) Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes, serial numbers 9386, 9401, and 
9445 through 9997 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that certain airplane flight 
manuals (AFMs) contain figures with incorrect performance charts for 
landing on contaminated runways. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address incorrect AFM performance charts, which if not corrected, 
could lead to longitudinal runway excursions.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) AFM Revision

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do the 
applicable actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this 
AD.
    (1) For Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes with a Global 6000 marketing 
designation: Revise the existing AFM to incorporate the information 
specified in Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., 
Take-off on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--
Performance, of Supplement 35--Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet 
Porous Friction Course Runways, of Chapter 7--Supplements of 
Bombardier Global 6000 Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 
700-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1): For obtaining this section of the 
Bombardier Global 6000 Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 
700-1V, use Document Identification No. GL 6000 AFM.
    (2) For Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes with a Global 5000 featuring 
Global Vision Flight Deck (GVFD) marketing designation: Revise the 
existing AFM to incorporate the information specified in Figure 07-
35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-off on Wet Grooved or 
Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of Supplement 35--
Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction Course Runways, of 
Chapter 7--Supplements of Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global 
Vision Flight Deck Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-
5000-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 2 to paragraph (g)(2): For obtaining this section of the 
Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck Airplane 
Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use Document 
Identification No. GL 5000 GVFD AFM.

(h) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2022-24-01

    Accomplishing the AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD terminates the requirement in AD 2022-24-01 to incorporate Figure 
07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 as part of the procedures specified in 
paragraphs (g)(3)(viii) and (g)(5)(viii) of AD 2022-24-01.

(i) Additional FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York ACO Branch, 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If 
sending information directly to the manager of the certification 
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational 
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight 
Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO 
Branch, 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.

(j) Additional Information

    (1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-49, dated August 23, 
2022, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found 
in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-0164.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Gabriel Kim, 
Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services 
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; email [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference 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) Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-off 
on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of 
Supplement 35--Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction 
Course Runways, of Chapter 7--Supplements of Bombardier Global 6000 
Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-1V, Revision 42, 
dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 3 to paragraph (k)(2)(i): For obtaining this section of the 
Bombardier Global 6000 Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 
700-1V, use Document Identification No. GL 6000 AFM.
    (ii) Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-off 
on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of 
Supplement 35--Operation

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on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction Course Runways, of Chapter 7--
Supplements of Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight 
Deck Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, 
Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 4 to paragraph (k)(2)(ii): For obtaining this section of 
the Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck 
Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use 
Document Identification No. GL 5000 GVFD AFM.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 
C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 
telephone 514-855-2999; email bombardier.com">[email protected]bombardier.com; internet 
bombardier.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability 
of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
    (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, email [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-dregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on April 11, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-10329 Filed 5-15-23; 8:45 am]
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