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Published 2016-01-21 · Federal Register document 2016-00630

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

Publication summary

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

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Recorded publication clauses

AD identifier printed in this edition
2016-01-17
Effective date printed in this edition
2016-02-25
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective February 25, 2016.

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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 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, 
including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013.

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Subject
(d) Subject

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

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Reason
(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.

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Compliance
(f) Compliance

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

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Repetitive Inspections
(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 
skins and outer skin, and cracks) on the inner skins, outer skin, 
and the forward member of the inboard MLG doors, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes 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.

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Detailed Inspection Definition
(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.

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Corrective Actions
(i) Corrective Actions

    (1) If any damage is found on any inner skin 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 Appendixes A and B, 
both dated November 5, 2013. A damaged inboard MLG door cannot be 
reinstalled, unless the repair specified in paragraph (i)(1)(ii) of 
this AD is done prior to reinstallation and the actions specified in 
paragraph (l) of this AD are done at the times specified in 
paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (ii) Repair the door as specified in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) or 
(i)(1)(ii)(B) of this AD, as applicable.
    (A) If it is 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 Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013: Repair 
the door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 
2014, including Appendixes 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 Appendixes 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, 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.

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    (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, 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.

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Terminating Action
(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 doors, 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 the introductory 
text of paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the inspections required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD for that MLG door.
    (2) Doing the MLG door replacement required by the introductory 
text of paragraph (j) of this AD does not terminate the actions 
required by AD 2010-23-19, Amendment 39-16508 (75 FR 68695, November 
9, 2010).

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Optional Actions for Compliance With Paragraph (j) of This AD
(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, 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; and enlargement of the forward and aft hinge 
cutouts, in accordance with the procedures specified in Bombardier 
Modification Summary Package 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 a method specified in 
paragraph (k)(2)(i) or (k)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Do the installation 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; 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.
    (ii) Do the installation 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 Modification Summary Package IS670528200033, Revision 
A-2, dated October 11, 2005.

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Optional Delay of MLG Door Replacement
(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 reinstalled, the actions required by 
paragraph (j) of this AD must be done at the time specified in 
paragraph (j) of this AD.

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Parts Installation Prohibition
(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, 
Revision A, dated November 13, 2014; on any airplane.

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Other FAA AD Provisions
(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.

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Special Flight Permits
(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.

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Related Information
(p) Related Information

    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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1987-0002.

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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 Modification Summary Package IS670528200033, 
Revision A-2, dated October 11, 2005.
    (ii) 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.
    (iii) 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.
    (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated 
July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 
2013.
    (v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 
2014.
    (vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated 
November 13, 2014.

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    (3) 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.
    (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 81, Number 13 (Thursday, January 21, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3297-3301]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00630]


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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; 
Amendment 39-18377; AD 2016-01-17]
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 CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 
702) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked forward door 
members of the inboard main landing gear (MLG) doors. This AD requires 
repetitive inspections of the inboard MLG doors, repairs if necessary, 
and replacement of the inboard MLG doors. This AD also provides 
optional terminating action for the door replacement. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent loss of an MLG door during flight, which could 
result in damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 25, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 25, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1987; 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. It 
is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1987.

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:

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 CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes. The 
NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2015 (80 FR 37200). 
The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracked forward door members of the 
inboard MLG doors. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections 
of the inboard MLG doors, repairs if necessary, and replacement of the 
inboard MLG doors. The NPRM also proposed optional terminating action 
for the door replacement. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of an 
MLG door during flight, which could result in damage to the airplane.

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    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 skins 
and outer skin, and cracks) on the inner skins, outer skin, and the 
forward member of the inboard MLG doors. 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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1987-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (80 FR 
37200, June 30, 2015) and the FAA's response to the comment.

Request To Revise Repair Instructions

    Envoy Airlines requested that we revise the wording in paragraph 
(i)(1)(ii)(A) of the proposed AD (80 FR 37200, June 30, 2015) to 
clarify that removal of the MLG door is not required in all repair 
situations. Envoy Airlines stated that Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A 
and B, both dated November 5, 2013, specifies that repairs can be 
accomplished with the door installed in some situations. Envoy Airlines 
suggested that the text ``Repair and reinstall the door'' in paragraph 
(i)(1)(ii)(A) of the proposed AD be reworded to specify ``repair the 
door.''
    We agree with the commenter's request to revise the repair 
instructions. We have revised paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of this AD by 
removing the instructions to reinstall the door.

Clarification of Actions

    We have clarified the inspection area in paragraph (g) of this AD 
by specifying to inspect for damage on the inner skins, outer skin, and 
the forward member of the inboard MLG doors.
    Paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of the proposed AD (80 FR 37200, June 30, 
2015) specifies to do a repair ``if repair of the inboard MLG is 
possible.'' We have revised paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) of this AD to 
clarify the repair is done if it is 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 Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013.
    We have also revised paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this AD to specify that 
clarify that removed damaged doors cannot be reinstalled, unless the 
door is repaired prior to reinstallation and the actions specified in 
paragraph (l) of this AD are done.
    We have also clarified the actions required by paragraphs 
(i)(1)(iii), (i)(2), (k)(1), and (k)(2)(i) of this AD by specifying 
that 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.
    We have also revised paragraph (m) of this AD to refer to the 
latest revision of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 
2, 2014. The ``Pre SB Part Number'' column of Section M, Relationship 
Chart, of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated 
November 13, 2014, is the same as that in Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 2014.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment 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:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 37200, June 30, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 37200, June 30, 2015).
    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> 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.
    <bullet> 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.
    <bullet> 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. 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.
    <bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, 
dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes 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.
    <bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 
2014; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated 
November 13, 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 
AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 269 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate that it will take about 16 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 $31,000 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $8,704,840, or $32,360 per product.

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    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
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 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-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 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

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-01-17 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18377; Docket No. FAA-
2015-1987; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-240-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective February 25, 2016.

(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, 
including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013.

(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 
skins and outer skin, and cracks) on the inner skins, outer skin, 
and the forward member of the inboard MLG doors, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 
670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 2014, including Appendixes 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 any inner skin 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 Appendixes A and B, 
both dated November 5, 2013. A damaged inboard MLG door cannot be 
reinstalled, unless the repair specified in paragraph (i)(1)(ii) of 
this AD is done prior to reinstallation and the actions specified in 
paragraph (l) of this AD are done at the times specified in 
paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (ii) Repair the door as specified in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) or 
(i)(1)(ii)(B) of this AD, as applicable.
    (A) If it is 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 Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 2013: Repair 
the door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated July 2, 
2014, including Appendixes 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 Appendixes 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, 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.

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    (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, 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.

(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 doors, 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 the introductory 
text of paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the inspections required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD for that MLG door.
    (2) Doing the MLG door replacement required by the introductory 
text of paragraph (j) of this AD 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, 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; and enlargement of the forward and aft hinge 
cutouts, in accordance with the procedures specified in Bombardier 
Modification Summary Package 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 a method specified in 
paragraph (k)(2)(i) or (k)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Do the installation 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; 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.
    (ii) Do the installation 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 Modification Summary Package 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 reinstalled, 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, 
Revision A, dated November 13, 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

    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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1987-0002.

(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 Modification Summary Package IS670528200033, 
Revision A-2, dated October 11, 2005.
    (ii) 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.
    (iii) 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.
    (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-042, Revision A, dated 
July 2, 2014, including Appendixes A and B, both dated November 5, 
2013.
    (v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, dated July 2, 
2014.
    (vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-32-043, Revision A, dated 
November 13, 2014.

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    (3) 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.
    (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 January 6, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-00630 Filed 1-20-16; 8:45 am]
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