Document ID: FAA-2015-1987-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
Posted Date: 2015-06-30T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 125 (Tuesday, June 30, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 37200-37203]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-15856]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1987; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-240-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 
701, & 702) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of 
cracked forward door members of the inboard main landing gear (MLG) 
doors. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the 
inboard MLG doors, repairs if necessary, and replacement of the inboard 
MLG doors. This proposed AD also would provide optional terminating 
action for the door replacement. We are proposing this AD to prevent 
loss of an MLG door during flight, which could result in damage to the 
airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 14, 2015.

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 proposed 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 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.

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-2015-
1987; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed 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: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, ANE-
171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-1987; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-240-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed 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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-42, dated December 12, 2014 (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-
2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Cases of inboard MLG doors with cracked door forward members 
were found. A cracked inboard MLG door forward member could result 
in door departure from the aeroplane. Loss of an MLG door during 
flight could result in damage to the aeroplane and injury to persons 
on the ground.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the repetitive inspection [and 
corrective actions if necessary] and replacement of the inboard MLG 
doors.

    The repetitive inspection is a detailed inspection for damage 
(including deformation, pulled or missing fasteners on the inner and 
outer skin, cracks, and deformation) on the forward member of the 
inboard MLG door inner skins, outer skin, and the forward member.
    Corrective actions include repairing, removing, or replacing the 
inboard MLG door. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2015-1987.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier has issued the following service information.
     Bombardier Modification Summary Package IS670528200033, 
Revision A-2, dated October 11, 2005. This service information 
describes procedures for enlarging the forward and aft hinge cutouts of 
the MLG inboard and outboard doors.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision D, 
dated July 2, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 2, 
2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014. This service 
information describes procedures for increasing the clearances between 
the MLG fairing and the MLG doors.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision E, 
dated

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November 13, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 2, 
2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014. This service 
information describes procedures for increasing the clearances between 
the MLG fairing and the MLG doors, and for enlarging the forward and 
aft hinge cutouts of the MLG inboard and outboard doors.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, 
dated July 2, 2014, including Appendices A and B, both dated November 
5, 2013. This service information describes procedures for inspecting 
and repairing the inboard MLG door inner skins, outer skin, and the 
forward member.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, 
dated November 13, 2014. This service information describes procedures 
for replacing the inboard MLG doors.
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 
2014. This service information describes procedures for replacing the 
inboard MLG doors.
    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 of this 
NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Related Rulemaking

    AD 2010-23-19, Amendment 39-16508 (75 FR 68695, November 9, 2010), 
requires repetitive inspections for damage of the MLG inboard doors and 
fairing, and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2010-23-19 applies to 
Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes 
having serial numbers (S/Ns) 10003 and subsequent; and Model CL-600-
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 
900) airplanes having S/Ns 15001 and subsequent.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 269 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate that it would take about 16 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work hour. Required parts would cost about 
$31,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of 
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $8,704,840, or $32,360 per 
product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take up to 44 work-hours and require parts costing up to $31,000, for a 
cost of up to $34,740 per product. We have no way of determining the 
number of aircraft that might need these actions.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2015-1987; Directorate Identifier 
2014-NM-240-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 14, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional 
Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, certificated in any category, 
serial numbers 10002 and subsequent, as identified in Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracked forward door members 
of the inboard main landing gear (MLG) doors. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent loss of an MLG door during flight, which could result in 
damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Inspections

    Within 660 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a detailed inspection for damage 
(including deformation, pulled or missing fasteners on the inner and 
outer skin, cracks, and deformation) on the outer skin, and the 
forward member, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 
2, 2014, including

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Appendices A and B, both dated November 5, 2013. Repeat the 
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 660 flight hours or 
12 months, whichever occurs first.

(h) Detailed Inspection Definition

    For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is an 
intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly 
to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is 
normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an 
intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, 
magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and 
elaborate procedures may be required.

(i) Corrective Actions

    (1) If any damage is found on the inner or outer skin of the 
inboard MLG door during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD: Before further flight, do the actions specified in 
paragraph (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD.
    (i) Remove the damaged inboard MLG door, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-
042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendices A and B, 
both dated November 5, 2013.
    (ii) Repair the door as specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i)(A) or 
(i)(1)(i)(B) of this AD, as applicable.
    (A) If repair of the inboard MLG door is possible: Repair and 
reinstall the door, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision 
A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendices A and B, both dated 
November 5, 2013.
    (B) If it is not possible to repair the inboard MLG door in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, 
including Appendices A and B, both dated November 5, 2013: Repair 
using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil 
Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval 
Organization (DAO).
    (iii) Replace the inboard MLG door, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-
043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014.
    (2) If any damage is found on the forward member of the inboard 
MLG door during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: 
Before further flight, replace the inboard MLG door, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014.

(j) Terminating Action

    Within 6,600 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs first, except as provided by paragraph 
(l) of this AD: Replace the inboard MLG door, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-
043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014; except, where Bombardier 
Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014, 
specifies to contact the manufacturer for certain instructions, this 
AD requires accomplishing those actions using a method approved by 
the Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, 
Inc.'s TCCA DAO.
    (1) Doing the MLG door replacement required by paragraph (j) of 
this AD terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD for that MLG door. (2) Doing the actions required by this 
paragraph does not terminate the actions required by AD 2010-23-19, 
Amendment 39-16508 (75 FR 68695, November 9, 2010).

(k) Optional Actions for Compliance with Paragraph (j) of this AD

    Doing any of the actions specified in paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), 
(k)(3), or (k)(4) of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the 
requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD.
    (1) Replacement of the inboard MLG door, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-
043, Revision A, dated November 13, 2014; and enlargement of the 
forward and aft hinge cutouts, in accordance with the procedures 
specified in Bombardier Modification Summary Package (MoDSum) 
IS670528200033, Revision A-2, dated October 11, 2005.
    (2) Installation of an inboard MLG door assembly with a part 
number listed in the ``Post SB Part Number'' column of Section M, 
Relationship Chart, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, 
dated July 2, 2014, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 
2, 2014; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A 
dated November 13, 2014; or using a method approved by the Manager, 
New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO.
    (3) Doing the actions specified in ``PART C--Installation of the 
Inboard MLG Door Part Number CC670-10520-15 and Increase of the 
Clearance Between the Left MLG Inboard-Door and the MLG Fairing'' 
and ``PART D--Installation of the Inboard MLG Door Part Number 
CC670-10520-16 and Increase of the Clearance Between the Right MLG 
Inboard-Door and the MLG Fairing'' of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision 
E, dated November 13, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated 
July 2, 2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014.
    (4) Doing the actions specified in paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and 
(k)(4)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Doing the actions specified in ``PART C--Installation of the 
Inboard MLG Door Part Number CC670-10520-15 and Increase of the 
Clearance Between the Left MLG Inboard-Door and the MLG Fairing'' 
and ``PART D--Installation of the Inboard MLG Door Part Number 
CC670-10520-16 and Increase of the Clearance Between the Right MLG 
Inboard-Door and the MLG Fairing'' of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-040, Revision 
D, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendix A, Revision A, dated July 
2, 2014, and Appendix B, Revision B, dated July 2, 2014.
    (ii) Enlargement of the forward and aft hinge cutouts specified 
in Bombardier Modsum IS670528200033, Revision A-2, dated October 11, 
2005.

(l) Optional Delay of MLG Door Replacement

    If an MLG door is removed, the replacement required by paragraph 
(j) of this AD can be delayed until the MLG door is reinstalled. 
When the removed MLG door is replaced, the actions required by 
paragraph (j) of this AD must be done at the time specified in 
paragraph (j) of this AD.

(m) Parts Installation Prohibition

    Upon completion of the actions specified in paragraph (j) or (k) 
of this AD, no person may install an inboard MLG door assembly with 
a part number listed in the ``Pre SB Part Number'' column of Section 
M, Relationship Chart, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, 
dated July 2, 2014, on any airplane.

(n) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York 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) 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 TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA DAO. If approved 
by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO authorized signature.

(o) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and 
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(p) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-42, dated December 
12, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1987.
    (2) 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 view this service information at the 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA. For information on the

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availability of this material at the FAA, call 425 227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 19, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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