Document ID: FAA-2021-0313-0003
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
Posted Date: 2021-04-27T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 27, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22111-22113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-08760]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0313; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00348-T; 
Amendment 39-21516; AD 2021-09-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership 
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was 
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Airbus 
Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. 
As published, two references to a Transport Canada Civil Aviation 
(TCCA) AD number specified in the regulatory text are incorrect. This 
document corrects those errors. In all other respects, the original 
document remains the same.

DATES: This correction is effective May 4, 2021. The effective date of 
AD 2021-09-03 remains May 4, 2021.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 4, 2021 
(86 FR 20266, April 19, 2021).
    The date by which FAA must receive comments on this AD remains June 
3, 2021.

ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD, 
contact TCCA, Transport Canada National

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Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, 
Canada; telephone 888-663-3639; email AD-CN@tc.gc.ca; internet https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. You may view this IBR material 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 in the AD 
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0313.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0313; 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, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deep Gaurav, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart 
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-
794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2021-09-03, Amendment 39-21516 (86 FR 
20266, April 19, 2021) (AD 2021-09-03), requires repetitive 
replacements of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) antenna and 
repetitive inspections for damage of the exterior fuselage skin around 
the ELT antenna attachment area, as specified in TCCA AD CF-2021-10, 
dated March 18, 2021 (TCCA AD CF-2021-10). That AD applies to certain 
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 
airplanes.

Need for the Correction

    As published, the TCCA AD number specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and 
(2) of the regulatory text of AD 2021-09-03 is incorrectly identified 
as ``TCCA AD CF-2020-10,'' where the correct identification is ``TCCA 
AD CF-2021-10.''

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    TCCA AD CF-2021-10 describes procedures for repetitive replacements 
of the ELT antenna with a new ELT antenna and repetitive inspections of 
the exterior fuselage skin around the ELT antenna attachment area for 
damage (including cracking). This material 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.

Correction of Publication

    This document corrects multiple errors and correctly adds the AD as 
an amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or 
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the 
entire rule in the Federal Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains May 4, 2021.
    Since this action only corrects references to a TCCA AD number, it 
has no adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any 
person. Therefore, the FAA has determined that notice and public 
procedures are unnecessary.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Correction

    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

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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  [Corrected]

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2. The FAA corrects Sec.  39.13 by revising the following airworthiness 
directive to read:

2021-09-03 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); 
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-21516; Docket No. FAA-2021-0313; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00348-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 4, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (type 
certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership 
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Transport 
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF-2021-10, dated March 18, 2021 
(TCCA AD CF-2021-10).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of the failure of emergency 
locator transmitter (ELT) antennas. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address ELT antenna failure, which can lead to the loss of the ELT 
antenna and the development of fuselage cracks that can result in an 
inability to maintain cabin pressure.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all 
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with, TCCA AD CF-2021-10.

(h) Exception to TCCA AD CF-2021-10

    (1) Where TCCA AD CF-2021-10 refers to its effective date, this 
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where TCCA AD CF-2021-10 refers to hours air time, this AD 
requires using flight hours.
    (3) If any damage is found as a result of the inspections 
required by this AD, repairs must be done before further flight.

(i) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 
21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the 
airplane can be modified (if the operator elects to do so), provided 
no passengers are onboard.

(j) Other 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; fax 516-794-5531. Before 
using any approved AMOC, notify your

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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 TCCA; or Airbus Canada Limited Partnership's TCCA 
Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the 
approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Deep Gaurav, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York 
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 
telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.

(l) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
May 4, 2021 (86 FR 20266, April 19, 2021).
    (i) Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF-2021-10, dated 
March 18, 2021.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) For TCCA AD CF-2021-10, contact TCCA, Transport Canada 
National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, 
Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-3639; email AD-CN@tc.gc.ca; internet https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
    (5) 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. This material may be 
found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2021-0313.
    (6) 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 fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on April 22, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-08760 Filed 4-23-21; 11:15 am]
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