Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1999-2001]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-30919]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0582; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-065-AD; 
Amendment 39-18060; AD 2014-26-09]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-03-05, 
for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes. AD 2014-03-05 
required modification of the air data probes and sensors. This new AD 
continues to require modification of the air data probes and sensors. 
This new AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was 
prompted by a report that the manufacturer has determined that some 
completion centers used the heater current/brake temperature monitor 
unit (HBMU) logic circuit to control the line voltage of the drain mast 
heaters. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct an unannunciated 
failure of two pitot static probe heaters, which could affect 
controllability of the airplane in icing conditions.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 19, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 1, 
2014 (79 FR 10331, February 25, 2014).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0582; or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility, 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 
[email protected]; 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, 
Avionics and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7301; fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR 10331, 
February 25, 2014).
    AD 2014-03-05 applied to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 26, 
2014 (79 FR 50880).
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2012-32, dated December 13, 2012 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-
1A10 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The aeroplane manufacturer has determined that some completion 
centers used the Heater/Brake Monitoring Unit (HBMU) logic circuit 
to control the line voltage of the drain mast heaters. This same 
logic circuit is also used to control the line voltage of the number 
2 pitot static (PS) probe heater. Since the drain mast heaters are 
connected in parallel with the number 2 PS probe heater circuit, a 
number 2 PS probe heater failure may not be detected by the fault 
monitoring capabilities of the HBMU.
    The unannunciated failure of two PS probe heaters could 
adversely affect the aeroplane's flight characteristics in icing 
conditions.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates a modification to the existing drain 
mast heater wiring to correct the fault-monitoring capabilities of 
the HBMU and eliminate the potential dormant failure of the number 2 
PS probe heater.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0582-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 50880, August 26, 
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the

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public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor 
editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (79 FR 50880, August 26, 2014) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 50880, August 26, 2014).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 79 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR 
10331, February 25, 2014), and retained in this AD take about 35 work-
hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. 
Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the 
estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2014-03-05 is 
$2,975 per product.
    We also estimate that it will take about 35 work-hours per product 
to comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $235,025, or $2,975 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0582; 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR 10331, February 25, 2014), and 
adding the following new AD:

2014-26-09 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18060. Docket No. FAA-
2014-0582; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-065-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective February 19, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR 10331, 
February 25, 2014).

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 
airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with any 
electrical wiring heater current/brake temperature monitor unit 
(HBMU) installed in accordance with any FAA supplemental type 
certificate specified in table 1 and table 2 of paragraph 1.A., 
``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 
01, dated November 21, 2012.
    (2) For airplanes on which the applicable service request for 
product support action (SRPSA) specified in table 3 and table 4 of 
paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-
30-021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012, has been incorporated, 
the requirements of this AD have been met.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain 
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that the manufacturer has 
determined that some completion centers used the heater current/
brake temperature monitor unit (HBMU) logic circuit to control the 
line voltage of the drain mast heaters. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct an unannunciated failure of two pitot static 
probe heaters, which could affect controllability of the airplane in 
icing conditions.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Modification

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2014-03-05, Amendment 39-17742 (79 FR 10331, February 25, 2014). For 
airplanes equipped with any electrical wiring HBMU installed in 
accordance with any FAA supplemental type certificate specified in 
table 1 of paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012: Within 
800 flight hours or 15 months after April 1, 2014 (the effective 
date of AD 2014-03-05), whichever occurs first, modify the air data 
probes and sensors, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, 
dated November 21, 2012.

(h) New Modification

    For airplanes equipped with any electrical wiring HBMU installed 
in accordance with any FAA supplemental type certificate specified 
in table 2 of paragraph 1.A., ``Effectivity,'' of Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012: Within 
800 flight hours or 15

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months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, 
modify the air data probes and sensors, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-
021, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2012.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g) or (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-
021, dated August 28, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference 
in this AD.

(j) 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of 
this AD, 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, Engine and Propeller 
Directorate, 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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2012-32, dated December 
13, 2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the 
AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0582-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD.

(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 
April 1, 2014 (79 FR 10331, February 25, 2014).
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-30-021, Revision 01, dated 
November 21, 2012.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) 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 [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
    (5) 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.
    (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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 22, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-30919 Filed 1-14-15; 8:45 am]
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