Published 2015-09-02 · Federal Register document 2015-21472
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
Publication summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the fuel lines due to contact with the surrounding structures in the fuel tank. This AD requires replacing and modifying fuel lines, revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to include critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCL) and airworthiness limitation (AWL) items, and, for certain airplanes, removing certain clamps and mounting hardware. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the fuel lines in the fuel tank, which could result in potential ignition sources in the fuel tank in the event of a lightning strike and consequent fire or explosion.
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- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2015-17-25
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective October 7, 2015
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -
402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001,
and 4003 through 4417 inclusive.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
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Reason
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the fuel lines due
to contact with the surrounding structures in the fuel tank. We are
issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the fuel lines in the fuel
tank, which could result in potential ignition sources in the fuel
tank in the event of a lightning strike and consequent fire or
explosion.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Installation of New Fuel Tube Assemblies
(g) Installation of New Fuel Tube Assemblies
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001, 4003, 4004, 4006, and
4008 through 4417 inclusive: Within 6,000 flight hours or 3 years
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install
new, improved fuel tube assemblies, in accordance with paragraph B.,
``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09
was incorporated prior to the effective date of this AD, or on which
Bombardier Modification Summary (ModSum) 4-113643 was incorporated
in production: Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-14, Revision A,
dated June 9, 2014.
(2) For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09
was not incorporated prior to the effective date of this AD, or on
which Bombardier ModSum 4-113643 was not incorporated in production,
use the service information identified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or
(g)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09, Revision D, dated
January 29, 2013; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-14, Revision
A, dated June 9, 2014.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-15, dated August 17,
2012.
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Prior Incorporation of Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800012
(h) Prior Incorporation of Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800012
For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09, and
Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800012 were incorporated before the effective
date of this AD; and for airplanes on which Bombardier ModSum 4-
113643 was incorporated in production, and Bombardier ModSum
IS4Q2800012 was incorporated prior to the effective date of this AD:
The requirements of paragraph (g) are not required.
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Removal of Clamps and Mounting Hardware
(i) Removal of Clamps and Mounting Hardware
For airplanes having serial numbers 4003 through 4151 inclusive,
and 4332 through 4417 inclusive: Within 6,000 flight hours or 3
years after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first,
do the actions required by paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD,
as applicable.
(1) For airplanes having serial numbers 4003 through 4151
inclusive, on which Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800010 was incorporated:
Inspect for the presence of certain clamps and hardware, and, if
present, remove certain clamps and mounting hardware, in accordance
with paragraph B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-10, Revision B, dated March 19,
2013.
(2) For airplanes having serial numbers 4332 through 4417
inclusive: Remove certain clamps and mounting hardware, in
accordance with paragraph B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-13, dated August
17, 2012.
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Incorporation of Fuel System Limitations (FSL) Tasks
(j) Incorporation of Fuel System Limitations (FSL) Tasks
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information in FSL Task Numbers 284000-406 and 284000-418 as
specified in Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-111, dated January
11, 2011, to Section 4-1, ``Fuel System Limitations,'' of Part 2,
``Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' of the Airworthiness Limitation
Items section of the Airworthiness Limitation Items section of
Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7.
The initial compliance time for Task 284000-418 is within 108 months
or 18,000 flight hours after accomplishing the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, whichever occurs first, for airplanes
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD; or, for those
airplanes identified in paragraph (h) of this AD, within 108 months
or 18,000 flight hours after the incorporation of Bombardier ModSum
IS4Q2800012. The maintenance program revision required by this
paragraph may be done by inserting a copy of Bombardier Temporary
Revision ALI-111, dated January 11, 2011, into the Airworthiness
Limitation Items section of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance
Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7. When Bombardier Temporary Revision
ALI-111, dated January 11, 2011, has been included in the general
revisions of the manual, the general revisions may be inserted into
the manual, and this temporary revision may be removed, provided the
relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in
Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-111.
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Incorporation of Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Items
(k) Incorporation of Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations
(CDCCL) Items
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
CDCCL items specified in Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112,
dated January 11, 2011, to Section 5-1, ``Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations,'' of Part 2, ``Airworthiness
Limitation Items,'' of the Airworthiness Limitation Items section of
Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7.
The maintenance program revision required by this paragraph may be
done by inserting a copy of Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112,
dated January 11, 2011, into the Airworthiness Limitation Items
section of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual
PSM 1-84-7. When Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112, dated
January 11, 2011, has been included in the general revisions of the
manual, the general revisions may be inserted into the manual, and
this temporary revision may be removed, provided the relevant
information in the general revision is identical to that in
Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112.
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No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs
(l) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs
After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has
been revised as required by paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be
used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCL are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this AD.
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Exception to Service Information Specifications
(m) Exception to Service Information Specifications
Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09, Revision D, dated
January 29, 2013; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-15, dated
August 17, 2012; specify contacting the manufacturer for corrective
action during accomplishment of the actions in those service
bulletins: Before further flight, repair the discrepancy using a
method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO).
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Credit for Previous Actions
(n) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
28-10, dated December 6, 2011; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-
10, Revision A, dated May 15, 2012. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if the corresponding actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-28-14, dated August 15, 2012, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(o) 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.
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Related Information
(p) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2013-09R1, dated May 28,
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0583-0002.
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(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (q)(3) and (q)(4) of this AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(q) 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.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09, Revision D, dated
January 29, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-10, Revision B, dated
March 19, 2013.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-13, dated August 17,
2012.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-14, Revision A, dated
June 9, 2014.
(v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-15, dated August 17, 2012.
(vi) Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-111, dated January 11,
2011, to Section 4-1, ``Fuel System Limitations,'' of Part 2,
``Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' of the Airworthiness Limitation
Items section of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements
Manual PSM 1-84-7.
(vii) Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112, dated January 11,
2011, to Section 5-1, ``Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations,'' of Part 2, ``Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' of the
Airworthiness Limitation Items section of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8
Maintenance Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000;
fax 416-375-4539; email [email protected]; Internet
http://www.bombardier.com.
(4) 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.
(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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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 2, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52955-52959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-21472]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0583; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-130-AD;
Amendment 39-18258; AD 2015-17-25]
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 DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of chafing of the fuel lines due to contact with the
surrounding structures in the fuel tank. This AD requires replacing and
modifying fuel lines, revising the maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to include critical design configuration control
limitations (CDCCL) and airworthiness limitation (AWL) items, and, for
certain airplanes, removing certain clamps and mounting hardware. We
are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the fuel lines in the fuel
tank, which could result in potential ignition sources in the fuel tank
in the event of a lightning strike and consequent fire or explosion.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 7, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 7,
2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0583 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., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto,
Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539;
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
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FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0583.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kent Fredrickson, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7364; 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 certain Bombardier, Inc.
Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 26, 2014 (79 FR 50860).
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2013-09R1, dated May 28, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Reports from operators have revealed a number of instances of
chafing of the fuel lines due to contact with the surrounding
structures in the fuel tank. An internal audit conducted by
Bombardier revealed a number of locations in the fuel tank where low
clearances were noted between fuel lines and the surrounding
structure. Low clearances between fuel lines and the surrounding
structures may result in ignition sources in the fuel tank in the
event of a lightning strike, creating an unacceptable level of
safety.
Bombardier had issued Service Bulletin (SB) 84-28-09 to
introduce new fuel line assemblies that include new fuel lines and
Teflon protective sleeves, and SBs 84-28-10 and 84-28-13 to remove
unnecessary hardware in the wing fuel tanks, in order to eliminate
potential fouling conditions on the affected fuel lines.
Upon an operator's incorporation of SB 84-28-09, an additional
fouling condition was identified on the post-modification fuel
lines. In order to address this concern on the aeroplane, Bombardier
has issued SBs 84-28-14 and 84-28-15, along with ModSum IS4Q2800012
to rectify this problem.
This [Canadian] AD mandates the replacement of fuel lines and
the installation of fuel line Teflon protective sleeves. In
addition, the fuel line Teflon protective sleeves have been added to
the Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) along
with the introduction of associated Fuel System Limitations tasks,
to ensure integrity of the new assembly.
Since the original issue of this [Canadian] AD, it was found
that there were editorial errors in Parts IB and II A of this
[Canadian] AD. In addition, the Temporary Revisions (TR)
Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI)-111/-112 ``referenced'' in
Parts III and IV of this AD had been superseded by later revisions.
This [Canadian] AD is revised to correct the editorial errors and
accept the later TR approved by Transport Canada.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0583-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79
FR 50860, August 26, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Refer to Revised Service Information
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Horizon Air requested that we revise
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (79 FR 50860, August 26, 2014) to
refer to the following service information:
<bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-14, Revision A, dated June
9, 2014
<bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09, Revision D, January 29,
2013
<bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-15, dated August 17, 2012
Horizon also requested that we revise paragraph (n) of the proposed
AD (79 FR 50860, August 26, 2014) to provide credit for the prior
accomplishment of the actions specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin
84-28-14, dated August 17, 2012.
We agree with the requests and have revised paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), and (m) of this AD accordingly. We have also
redesignated paragraph (n) of the proposed AD (79 FR 50860, August 26,
2014) as paragraph (n)(1) of this AD, and added new paragraph (n)(2) to
this AD to indicate the new credit service information.
Request To Clarify Certain Affected Airplanes
ANA requested that we correct the identity of the affected
airplanes in paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD (79 FR 50860, August
26, 2014). Although paragraph (g)(2) of the NPRM specified airplanes on
which ModSum 4-113643 ``was incorporated'' in production, ANA noted
that this requirement should apply to airplanes on which ModSum 4-
113643 ``was not incorporated'' in production. ANA noted that ModSum 4-
113643 is equivalent to the Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09.
We agree with the request. The intent of the NPRM (79 FR 50860,
August 26, 2014) was to include only airplanes on which neither the
ModSum nor the corresponding service bulletin was done. We have revised
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD accordingly.
Request To Exclude Specific Access and Close Requirements
Horizon Air requested that we revise paragraphs (g) and (i) of the
proposed AD (79 FR 50860, August 26, 2014) to exclude the Job Set-up
and the Close Out sections in certain service information, because
these actions do not directly correct the unsafe condition. Horizon Air
stated that requiring the actions in these sections restricts an
operator's ability to do other maintenance actions concurrently with
the actions required by this AD.
We agree to revise paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD to specify
only the actions in paragraph B., ``Procedures,'' which correct the
unsafe condition.
Request To Allow Use of Later Revisions of Service Information
ANA requested that we allow use of ``later revisions'' of the
service information, as done in the MCAI.
We disagree with the request. We cannot use the phrase ``or later
revisions'' in an AD when referring to service documents because doing
so violates Office of the Federal Register (OFR) regulations for
approval of materials ``incorporated by reference'' in rules. See 1 CFR
51.1(f). In general terms, we are required by these OFR regulations to
either publish the service document contents as part of the actual AD
language; or submit the service document to the OFR for approval as
``referenced'' material, in which case we may refer to such material in
the text of an AD. The AD may refer to service documents only if the
OFR has approved them for incorporation by reference. See 1 CFR part
51.
To allow operators to use later revisions of the referenced
document (issued after publication of the AD), either we must revise
the AD to refer to specific later revisions, or operators must request
approval to use later revisions as an alternative method of compliance
with this AD under the provisions of paragraph (o)(1) of this AD. We
have not changed this AD regarding this issue.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
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<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 50860, 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 50860, August 26, 2014).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued the following service information:
<bullet> Service Bulletin 84-28-09, Revision D, dated January 29,
2013, which describes procedures for replacing fuel lines, adding
Teflon tubing to certain fuel lines in the fuel tank, and contacting
the manufacturer for certain corrective actions.
<bullet> Service Bulletin 84-28-10, Revision B, dated March 19,
2013, which describes procedures for inspecting for the presence of
certain clamps and hardware and, if those are present, removing those
certain clamps and mounting hardware.
<bullet> Service Bulletin 84-28-13, dated August 17, 2012, which
describes procedures for removing certain clamps and mounting hardware.
<bullet> Service Bulletin 84-28-14, Revision A, dated June 9, 2014,
which describes procedures for replacing a tube assembly.
<bullet> Service Bulletin 84-28-15, dated August 17, 2012, which
describes procedures for replacing fuel lines, adding Teflon tubing to
certain fuel lines in the fuel tank, and contacting the manufacturer
for certain corrective actions.
<bullet> Temporary Revision ALI-111, dated January 11, 2011, to
Section 4-1, ``Fuel System Limitations,'' of Part 2, ``Airworthiness
Limitation Items,'' of the Airworthiness Limitation Items section of
Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7,
which describes updates to the fuel system limitations for inspections
of the Teflon sleeve on the fuel tank vent lines.
<bullet> Temporary Revision ALI-112, dated January 11, 2011, to
Section 5-1, ``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations,'' of
Part 2, ``Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' of the Airworthiness
Limitation Items section of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance
Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7, which describes updates to the critical
design configuration control limitations on Teflon protective sleeves
on fuel vent lines inside the fuel tanks.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 72 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it will take about 80 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $2,845 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $694,440, or $9,645 per product.
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-2014-0583; 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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2015-17-25 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18258. Docket No. FAA-
2014-0583; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-130-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective October 7, 2015
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400, -401, and -
402 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001,
and 4003 through 4417 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the fuel lines due
to contact with the surrounding structures in the fuel tank. We are
issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the fuel lines in the fuel
tank, which could result in potential ignition sources in the fuel
tank in the event of a lightning strike and consequent fire or
explosion.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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(g) Installation of New Fuel Tube Assemblies
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001, 4003, 4004, 4006, and
4008 through 4417 inclusive: Within 6,000 flight hours or 3 years
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install
new, improved fuel tube assemblies, in accordance with paragraph B.,
``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09
was incorporated prior to the effective date of this AD, or on which
Bombardier Modification Summary (ModSum) 4-113643 was incorporated
in production: Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-14, Revision A,
dated June 9, 2014.
(2) For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09
was not incorporated prior to the effective date of this AD, or on
which Bombardier ModSum 4-113643 was not incorporated in production,
use the service information identified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or
(g)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09, Revision D, dated
January 29, 2013; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-14, Revision
A, dated June 9, 2014.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-15, dated August 17,
2012.
(h) Prior Incorporation of Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800012
For airplanes on which Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09, and
Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800012 were incorporated before the effective
date of this AD; and for airplanes on which Bombardier ModSum 4-
113643 was incorporated in production, and Bombardier ModSum
IS4Q2800012 was incorporated prior to the effective date of this AD:
The requirements of paragraph (g) are not required.
(i) Removal of Clamps and Mounting Hardware
For airplanes having serial numbers 4003 through 4151 inclusive,
and 4332 through 4417 inclusive: Within 6,000 flight hours or 3
years after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first,
do the actions required by paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD,
as applicable.
(1) For airplanes having serial numbers 4003 through 4151
inclusive, on which Bombardier ModSum IS4Q2800010 was incorporated:
Inspect for the presence of certain clamps and hardware, and, if
present, remove certain clamps and mounting hardware, in accordance
with paragraph B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-10, Revision B, dated March 19,
2013.
(2) For airplanes having serial numbers 4332 through 4417
inclusive: Remove certain clamps and mounting hardware, in
accordance with paragraph B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-13, dated August
17, 2012.
(j) Incorporation of Fuel System Limitations (FSL) Tasks
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information in FSL Task Numbers 284000-406 and 284000-418 as
specified in Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-111, dated January
11, 2011, to Section 4-1, ``Fuel System Limitations,'' of Part 2,
``Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' of the Airworthiness Limitation
Items section of the Airworthiness Limitation Items section of
Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7.
The initial compliance time for Task 284000-418 is within 108 months
or 18,000 flight hours after accomplishing the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, whichever occurs first, for airplanes
identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD; or, for those
airplanes identified in paragraph (h) of this AD, within 108 months
or 18,000 flight hours after the incorporation of Bombardier ModSum
IS4Q2800012. The maintenance program revision required by this
paragraph may be done by inserting a copy of Bombardier Temporary
Revision ALI-111, dated January 11, 2011, into the Airworthiness
Limitation Items section of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance
Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7. When Bombardier Temporary Revision
ALI-111, dated January 11, 2011, has been included in the general
revisions of the manual, the general revisions may be inserted into
the manual, and this temporary revision may be removed, provided the
relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in
Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-111.
(k) Incorporation of Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations
(CDCCL) Items
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
CDCCL items specified in Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112,
dated January 11, 2011, to Section 5-1, ``Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations,'' of Part 2, ``Airworthiness
Limitation Items,'' of the Airworthiness Limitation Items section of
Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7.
The maintenance program revision required by this paragraph may be
done by inserting a copy of Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112,
dated January 11, 2011, into the Airworthiness Limitation Items
section of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements Manual
PSM 1-84-7. When Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112, dated
January 11, 2011, has been included in the general revisions of the
manual, the general revisions may be inserted into the manual, and
this temporary revision may be removed, provided the relevant
information in the general revision is identical to that in
Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112.
(l) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs
After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has
been revised as required by paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD, no
alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be
used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCL are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this AD.
(m) Exception to Service Information Specifications
Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09, Revision D, dated
January 29, 2013; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-15, dated
August 17, 2012; specify contacting the manufacturer for corrective
action during accomplishment of the actions in those service
bulletins: Before further flight, repair the discrepancy using a
method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO).
(n) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
28-10, dated December 6, 2011; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-
10, Revision A, dated May 15, 2012. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if the corresponding actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-28-14, dated August 15, 2012, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(o) 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.
(p) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2013-09R1, dated May 28,
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0583-0002.
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(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (q)(3) and (q)(4) of this AD.
(q) 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.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-09, Revision D, dated
January 29, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-10, Revision B, dated
March 19, 2013.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-13, dated August 17,
2012.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-14, Revision A, dated
June 9, 2014.
(v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-15, dated August 17, 2012.
(vi) Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-111, dated January 11,
2011, to Section 4-1, ``Fuel System Limitations,'' of Part 2,
``Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' of the Airworthiness Limitation
Items section of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Maintenance Requirements
Manual PSM 1-84-7.
(vii) Bombardier Temporary Revision ALI-112, dated January 11,
2011, to Section 5-1, ``Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations,'' of Part 2, ``Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' of the
Airworthiness Limitation Items section of Bombardier Q400 Dash 8
Maintenance Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000;
fax 416-375-4539; email [email protected]; Internet
http://www.bombardier.com.
(4) 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.
(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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 21, 2015.
Kevin Hull,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-21472 Filed 9-1-15; 8:45 am]
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