Published 2016-05-02 · Federal Register document 2016-08959
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
Publication summary
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-17-51 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes. AD 2014-17-51 required inspecting the inboard flap fasteners of the hinge-box forward fitting at Wing Station (WS) 76.50 and WS 127.25 to determine the orientation and condition of the fasteners, as applicable, and replacement or repetitive inspections of the fasteners if necessary. AD 2014-17-51 also provided for optional terminating action for the requirements of that AD. This new AD requires accomplishment of the previously optional terminating action. This AD was prompted by a determination that that additional action is necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly oriented or fractured fasteners, that could result in premature failure of the fasteners attaching the inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting; failure of the fasteners could lead to the detachment of the flap hinge box and the flap surface, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2016-08-15
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2016-06-06
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 6, 2016.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2014-17-51, Amendment 39-17999 (79 FR
64088, October 28, 2014) (``AD 2014-17-51'').
(2) This AD affects AD 2014-03-17, Amendment 39-17754 (79 FR
9389, February 19, 2014) (``AD 2014-03-17''), only for the airplanes
identified in paragraph (c) of this AD.
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers 5301 through 5665
inclusive, and 5701 through 5920 inclusive.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
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Reason
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of fractured fastener heads on
the inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting at Wing Station (WS)
76.50 due to incorrect installation. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct incorrectly oriented or fractured fasteners, that
could result in premature failure of the fasteners attaching the
inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting; failure of the fasteners
could lead to the detachment of the flap hinge box and the flap
surface, and consequent loss of control of 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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Retained Inspection, With New Service Information: Airplanes Not Previously Inspected
(g) Retained Inspection, With New Service Information: Airplanes Not
Previously Inspected
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2014-17-51, with new service information. For airplanes on which the
actions required by AD 2014-03-17 have not been done as of November
12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-17-51): Within 10
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flight cycles after November 12, 2014, or within 100 flight cycles
after March 6, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-17), whichever
occurs first, do a detailed visual inspection of each inboard flap
fastener of the hinge-box forward fitting at WS 76.50 and WS 127.25,
on both wings, to determine if the fasteners are correctly oriented
and intact (non-fractured, with intact fastener head). Do the
inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 01, dated
September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September
26, 2013, Revision 02, dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices
1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013, or Revision 04, dated November
12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013
(for serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive); or Bombardier
Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 01, dated September 26,
2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013,
Revision 02, dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2,
dated September 26, 2013, or Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial
numbers 5701 through 5920 inclusive). As of the effective date of
this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006,
Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2,
dated September 26, 2013; or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-
57-004, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1
and 2, dated September 26, 2013; as applicable; for the actions
required by this paragraph.
(1) If all fasteners are found intact and correctly oriented, no
further action is required by this AD.
(2) If any fastener is found fractured: Before further flight,
remove and replace all forward and aft fasteners at WS 76.50 and WS
127.25, regardless of condition or orientation, on both wings, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraph (g) of this AD. As of
the effective date of this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013; or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 04, dated
November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26,
2013; as applicable; for the actions required by this paragraph.
After replacement of all fasteners as required by this paragraph of
this AD, no further action is required by this AD.
(3) If any incorrectly oriented but intact fastener is found,
and no fractured fastener is found, repeat the inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10
flight cycles, until the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) or (k) of
this AD have been done.
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Retained Actions, With New Service Information: Airplanes Previously Inspected, Having Incorrectly Oriented Fastener(s)
(h) Retained Actions, With New Service Information: Airplanes
Previously Inspected, Having Incorrectly Oriented Fastener(s)
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2014-17-51, with new service information. For airplanes on which an
inspection required by paragraph (g) or (j) of AD 2014-03-17 has
been done as of November 12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-17-
51), and on which any incorrectly oriented fastener, but no
fractured fastener, was found: Except as provided by paragraph
(i)(3) of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of all inboard
flap fasteners of the hinge-box forward fitting at WS 76.50 and WS
127.25, on both wings, to determine if the fasteners are intact
(non-fractured, with intact fastener head). Inspect within 10 flight
cycles after November 12, 2014, or within 100 flight cycles after
the most recent inspection done as required by AD 2014-03-17,
whichever occurs first. Inspect in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information
identified in paragraph (g) of this AD. As of the effective date of
this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006,
Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2,
dated September 26, 2013; or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-
57-004, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1
and 2, dated September 26, 2013; as applicable; for the actions
required by this paragraph.
(1) If all fasteners are found intact, repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 flight cycles, until the
requirements of paragraph (i)(1) or (k) of this AD have been done.
(2) If any fastener is found fractured: Before further flight,
remove and replace all forward and aft fasteners at WS 76.50 and WS
127.25, regardless of condition or orientation, on both wings, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraph (g) of this AD. As of
the effective date of this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013; or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 04, dated
November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26,
2013; as applicable; for the actions required by this paragraph.
After replacement of all fasteners as required by this paragraph, no
further action is required by this AD.
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Retained Terminating Action, With New Service Information
(i) Retained Terminating Action, With New Service Information
This paragraph restates the terminating action specified in
paragraph (i) of AD 2014-17-51), with new service information.
(1) Replacement of all forward and aft fasteners at WS 76.50 and
WS 127.25, on both wings, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information identified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, terminates the requirements of this AD. As
of the effective date of this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013; or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 04, dated
November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26,
2013; as applicable; for the actions specified in this paragraph.
(2) Accomplishment of the applicable requirements of this AD
constitutes terminating action for the requirements of AD 2014-03-17
for that airplane only.
(3) Replacement of all fractured and incorrectly oriented
fasteners before November 12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-
17-51), as provided by paragraph (i) or (k) of AD 2014-03-17, is
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.
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Retained Special Flight Permit Prohibition
(j) Retained Special Flight Permit Prohibition
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2014-17-51. Special flight permits to operate the airplane to a
location where the airplane can be repaired in accordance with 14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199 are not allowed.
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New Requirement of This AD: Post-Inspection Fastener Replacement
(k) New Requirement of This AD: Post-Inspection Fastener Replacement
For airplanes on which incorrectly oriented fasteners were found
during any inspection required by paragraph (g), (g)(3), (h), or
(h)(1) of this AD, but none were found to be fractured: Within 24
months after the effective date of this AD, remove and replace all
forward and aft fasteners at WS 76.50 and WS 127.25, regardless of
condition or orientation, on affected wings, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A604-57-006, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including
Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial numbers
5301 through 5665 inclusive); or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A605-57-004, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including
Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial numbers
5701 through 5920 inclusive). Accomplishing the requirements of this
paragraph terminates the requirements of this AD.
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Credit for Previous Actions
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i)(1) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) and
(l)(1)(ii) of this AD, which are not incorporated by reference in
this AD.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 03,
dated August 19, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September
26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 03,
dated August 19, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September
26, 2013.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD, if those actions were done before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable service information
identified in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) through (l)(2)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 01,
dated September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in AD 2014-
03-17.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 02,
dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
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September 26, 2013, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2014-
17-51.
(iii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision
01, dated September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in AD 2014-
03-17.
(iv) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-004, Revision 02,
dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2014-
17-51.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(m) 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.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs previously approved for AD 2014-17-51 are acceptable
for the corresponding requirements of 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.
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Related Information
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Emergency Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-27R1,
dated August 29, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3988.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(6) and (o)(7) of this AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(o) 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
June 6, 2016.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 04,
dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 04,
dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 12, 2014 (79 FR 64088, October 28, 2014).
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 02,
dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 02,
dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 6, 2014 (79 FR 9389, February 19, 2014).
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 01,
dated September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 01,
dated September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(6) 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.
(7) 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.
(8) 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 84 (Monday, May 2, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26121-26124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08959]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-3988; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-005-AD;
Amendment 39-18491; AD 2016-08-15]
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) 2014-17-51 for
certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes. AD 2014-17-51
required inspecting the inboard flap fasteners of the hinge-box forward
fitting at Wing Station (WS) 76.50 and WS 127.25 to determine the
orientation and condition of the fasteners, as applicable, and
replacement or repetitive inspections of the fasteners if necessary. AD
2014-17-51 also provided for optional terminating action for the
requirements of that AD. This new AD requires accomplishment of the
previously optional terminating action. This AD was prompted by a
determination that that additional action is necessary. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct incorrectly oriented or fractured
fasteners, that could result in premature failure of the fasteners
attaching the inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting; failure of the
fasteners could lead to the detachment of the flap hinge box and the
flap surface, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective June 6, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 6, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
November 12, 2014 (79 FR 64088, October 28, 2014).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March
6, 2014 (79 FR 9389, February 19, 2014).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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-
3988.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3988; 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 address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is 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 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Services Branch, ANE-173, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7329; fax 516-794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-17-51, Amendment 39-17999 (79 FR 64088,
October 28, 2014) (``AD 2014-17-51''). AD 2014-17-51 applied to certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 19, 2015 (80 FR 63141) (``the NPRM'').
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-27R1, dated August 29, 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-
2B16 airplanes. The MCAI states:
There have been three in-service reports on 604 Variant
aeroplanes of a fractured fastener head on the inboard flap hinge-
box forward fitting at Wing Station (WS) 76.50, found during a
routine maintenance inspection. Investigation revealed that the
installation of these fasteners on the inboard flap hinge-box
forward fittings at WS 76.50 and WS 127.25, on both wings, does not
conform to the engineering drawings. Incorrect installation may
result in premature failure of the fasteners attaching the inboard
flap hinge-box forward fitting. Failure of the fasteners could lead
to the detachment of the flap hinge box and consequently the
detachment of the flap surface. The loss of a flap surface could
adversely affect the continued safe operation of the aeroplane.
The original issue of [Canadian] AD CF-2013-39 [http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0054-0002] [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2014-03-17, Amendment 39-17754 (79 FR 9389,
February 19, 2014)] mandated a detailed visual inspection (DVI) of
each inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting, on both wings, and
rectification as required. Incorrectly oriented fasteners require
repetitive inspections until the terminating action is accomplished.
After the issuance of [Canadian] AD CF-2013-39, there has been
one reported incident on a 604 Variant aeroplane where four
fasteners were found fractured on the same flap hinge-box forward
fitting. The investigation determined that the fasteners were
incorrectly installed.
The original issue of this [Canadian] AD was issued to reduce
the initial and repetitive inspection intervals previously mandated
in [Canadian] AD CF-2013-39, and to impose replacement of the
incorrectly oriented fasteners within 24 months. The CL-600-1A11, -
2A12 and -2B16 (601-3A/-3R Variant) aeroplanes are addressed through
[Canadian] AD CF-2013-39R1.
Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to clarify the
requirements for the initial and repetitive inspections.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3988.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Change to Paragraph (k) of This AD
Paragraph (k) of the NPRM specified to do the replacement on
``both'' wings. However, the replacement only needs to be done on the
affected wing on which incorrectly oriented fasteners were found but
none were found to be fractured. We have revised paragraph (k) of this
AD to specify accomplishing the replacement on the affected wings. We
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have coordinated this change with TCCA.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD with the change 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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
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 Alert Service Bulletins:
<bullet> A604-57-006, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013; and
<bullet> A605-57-004, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013.
The service information describes repetitive detailed visual
inspections of each inboard flap fastener of the hinge-box forward
fitting at WS 76.50 and WS 127.25, on both wings, and, if necessary,
replacement of the fasteners. 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 285 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2014-17-51, and retained in this AD take
about 1 work-hour 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 are required by AD
2014-17-51 is $85 per product.
We also estimate that it will take about 58 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $753 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $1,619,655, or $5,683 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 58 work-hours and require parts costing $753, for a cost of
$5,683 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this action.
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.
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)
2014-17-51, Amendment 39-17999 (79 FR 64088, October 28, 2014), and
adding the following new AD:
2016-08-15 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18491. Docket No. FAA-
2015-3988; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-005-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 6, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2014-17-51, Amendment 39-17999 (79 FR
64088, October 28, 2014) (``AD 2014-17-51'').
(2) This AD affects AD 2014-03-17, Amendment 39-17754 (79 FR
9389, February 19, 2014) (``AD 2014-03-17''), only for the airplanes
identified in paragraph (c) of this AD.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers 5301 through 5665
inclusive, and 5701 through 5920 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of fractured fastener heads on
the inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting at Wing Station (WS)
76.50 due to incorrect installation. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct incorrectly oriented or fractured fasteners, that
could result in premature failure of the fasteners attaching the
inboard flap hinge-box forward fitting; failure of the fasteners
could lead to the detachment of the flap hinge box and the flap
surface, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection, With New Service Information: Airplanes Not
Previously Inspected
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2014-17-51, with new service information. For airplanes on which the
actions required by AD 2014-03-17 have not been done as of November
12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-17-51): Within 10
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flight cycles after November 12, 2014, or within 100 flight cycles
after March 6, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-17), whichever
occurs first, do a detailed visual inspection of each inboard flap
fastener of the hinge-box forward fitting at WS 76.50 and WS 127.25,
on both wings, to determine if the fasteners are correctly oriented
and intact (non-fractured, with intact fastener head). Do the
inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 01, dated
September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September
26, 2013, Revision 02, dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices
1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013, or Revision 04, dated November
12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013
(for serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive); or Bombardier
Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 01, dated September 26,
2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013,
Revision 02, dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2,
dated September 26, 2013, or Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial
numbers 5701 through 5920 inclusive). As of the effective date of
this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006,
Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2,
dated September 26, 2013; or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-
57-004, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1
and 2, dated September 26, 2013; as applicable; for the actions
required by this paragraph.
(1) If all fasteners are found intact and correctly oriented, no
further action is required by this AD.
(2) If any fastener is found fractured: Before further flight,
remove and replace all forward and aft fasteners at WS 76.50 and WS
127.25, regardless of condition or orientation, on both wings, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraph (g) of this AD. As of
the effective date of this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013; or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 04, dated
November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26,
2013; as applicable; for the actions required by this paragraph.
After replacement of all fasteners as required by this paragraph of
this AD, no further action is required by this AD.
(3) If any incorrectly oriented but intact fastener is found,
and no fractured fastener is found, repeat the inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10
flight cycles, until the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) or (k) of
this AD have been done.
(h) Retained Actions, With New Service Information: Airplanes
Previously Inspected, Having Incorrectly Oriented Fastener(s)
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2014-17-51, with new service information. For airplanes on which an
inspection required by paragraph (g) or (j) of AD 2014-03-17 has
been done as of November 12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-17-
51), and on which any incorrectly oriented fastener, but no
fractured fastener, was found: Except as provided by paragraph
(i)(3) of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of all inboard
flap fasteners of the hinge-box forward fitting at WS 76.50 and WS
127.25, on both wings, to determine if the fasteners are intact
(non-fractured, with intact fastener head). Inspect within 10 flight
cycles after November 12, 2014, or within 100 flight cycles after
the most recent inspection done as required by AD 2014-03-17,
whichever occurs first. Inspect in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information
identified in paragraph (g) of this AD. As of the effective date of
this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006,
Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2,
dated September 26, 2013; or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-
57-004, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1
and 2, dated September 26, 2013; as applicable; for the actions
required by this paragraph.
(1) If all fasteners are found intact, repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 flight cycles, until the
requirements of paragraph (i)(1) or (k) of this AD have been done.
(2) If any fastener is found fractured: Before further flight,
remove and replace all forward and aft fasteners at WS 76.50 and WS
127.25, regardless of condition or orientation, on both wings, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraph (g) of this AD. As of
the effective date of this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013; or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 04, dated
November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26,
2013; as applicable; for the actions required by this paragraph.
After replacement of all fasteners as required by this paragraph, no
further action is required by this AD.
(i) Retained Terminating Action, With New Service Information
This paragraph restates the terminating action specified in
paragraph (i) of AD 2014-17-51), with new service information.
(1) Replacement of all forward and aft fasteners at WS 76.50 and
WS 127.25, on both wings, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information identified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, terminates the requirements of this AD. As
of the effective date of this AD, only use Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014,
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013; or
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 04, dated
November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26,
2013; as applicable; for the actions specified in this paragraph.
(2) Accomplishment of the applicable requirements of this AD
constitutes terminating action for the requirements of AD 2014-03-17
for that airplane only.
(3) Replacement of all fractured and incorrectly oriented
fasteners before November 12, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-
17-51), as provided by paragraph (i) or (k) of AD 2014-03-17, is
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.
(j) Retained Special Flight Permit Prohibition
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2014-17-51. Special flight permits to operate the airplane to a
location where the airplane can be repaired in accordance with 14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199 are not allowed.
(k) New Requirement of This AD: Post-Inspection Fastener Replacement
For airplanes on which incorrectly oriented fasteners were found
during any inspection required by paragraph (g), (g)(3), (h), or
(h)(1) of this AD, but none were found to be fractured: Within 24
months after the effective date of this AD, remove and replace all
forward and aft fasteners at WS 76.50 and WS 127.25, regardless of
condition or orientation, on affected wings, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A604-57-006, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including
Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial numbers
5301 through 5665 inclusive); or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
A605-57-004, Revision 04, dated November 12, 2014, including
Appendices 1 and 2, dated September 26, 2013 (for serial numbers
5701 through 5920 inclusive). Accomplishing the requirements of this
paragraph terminates the requirements of this AD.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i)(1) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) and
(l)(1)(ii) of this AD, which are not incorporated by reference in
this AD.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 03,
dated August 19, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September
26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 03,
dated August 19, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated September
26, 2013.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD, if those actions were done before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable service information
identified in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) through (l)(2)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 01,
dated September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in AD 2014-
03-17.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 02,
dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
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September 26, 2013, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2014-
17-51.
(iii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision
01, dated September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in AD 2014-
03-17.
(iv) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-004, Revision 02,
dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2014-
17-51.
(m) 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.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs previously approved for AD 2014-17-51 are acceptable
for the corresponding requirements of 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Emergency Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-27R1,
dated August 29, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3988.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(6) and (o)(7) of this AD.
(o) 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
June 6, 2016.
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 04,
dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 04,
dated November 12, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 12, 2014 (79 FR 64088, October 28, 2014).
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 02,
dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 02,
dated January 22, 2014, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
March 6, 2014 (79 FR 9389, February 19, 2014).
(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604-57-006, Revision 01,
dated September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(ii) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A605-57-004, Revision 01,
dated September 26, 2013, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
September 26, 2013.
(6) 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.
(7) 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.
(8) 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 April 8, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-08959 Filed 4-29-16; 8:45 am]
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