Published 2018-10-18 · Federal Register document 2018-22137
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
Publication summary
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-11-12,
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2018-20-16
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2018-11-23
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 23, 2018.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-11-12, Amendment 39-17472 (78 FR 33206,
June 4, 2013) (``AD 2013-11-12'').
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10
airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers 20003
through 20604 inclusive.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
Power.
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Reason
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of failure of a screw cap or end
cap of the hydraulic system accumulator while on the ground, which
resulted in loss of use of that hydraulic system and high-energy
impact damage to adjacent systems and structures. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of a screw cap or end cap and loss of the
related hydraulic system, which could result in damage to airplane
structure and consequent reduced controllability 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 No Changes
(g) Retained Inspection With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2013-11-12 with no changes. For airplanes having serial numbers
20003 through 20335 inclusive: At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD: Inspect the
identification plate on the hydraulic system accumulator having part
number (P/N) 900095-1 to determine if an ``E'' is part of the suffix
of the serial number stamped on the identification plate, as listed
in paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 100-29-14, dated December 16, 2010. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the suffix of the serial number can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(1) For an accumulator that has accumulated more than 3,150
total flight cycles as of July 9, 2013 (the effective date of AD
2013-11-12), inspect that accumulator within 350 flight cycles after
July 9, 2013.
(2) For an accumulator that has accumulated 3,150 or fewer total
flight cycles as of July 9, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-11-
12), inspect that accumulator before it has accumulated 3,500 total
flight cycles.
(3) For an accumulator on which it is not possible to determine
the total flight cycles accumulated as of July 9, 2013 (the
effective date of AD 2013-11-12), inspect that accumulator within
350 flight cycles after July 9, 2013.
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Retained Replacement With No Changes
(h) Retained Replacement With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2013-11-12 with no changes. If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, any accumulator having P/N 900095-1 is
found on which the letter ``E'' is not part of the suffix of the
serial number on the identification plate: Before further flight,
replace the accumulator with a new or serviceable accumulator, in
accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-29-14, dated December 16, 2010.
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Retained Parts Installation Prohibition With No Changes
(i) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2013-11-12 with no changes. For airplanes having serial numbers
20003 through 20335 inclusive: As of July 9, 2013 (the effective
date of AD 2013-11-12), no person may install on any airplane a
hydraulic system accumulator having P/N 900095-1, on which the
letter ``E'' is not part of the suffix of the serial number on the
identification plate.
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New Requirement of This AD: Replacement of Brake System Hydraulic
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement of Brake System Hydraulic
Accumulators
For airplanes having serial numbers 20003 through 20347
inclusive: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1),
(j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD, replace all brake system hydraulic
accumulators having P/N 33-147500 or P/N 33-155500 that are not
identified by the letter ``E'' or ``NAE'' after the serial number on
the identification plate with an accumulator of the same part number
that is identified by the letter ``E'' or ``NAE'' after the serial
number. Do the replacement in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-21, dated May 24,
2012.
(1) For an accumulator that has accumulated more than 4,700
total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, inspect
that accumulator within 300 flight cycles after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) For an accumulator that has accumulated 4,700 or fewer total
flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, inspect that
accumulator before it has accumulated 5,000 total flight cycles.
(3) For an accumulator on which it is not possible to determine
the total flight cycles accumulated as of the effective date of this
AD, inspect that accumulator within 300 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD.
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New Requirement of This AD: Additional Parts Installation
(k) New Requirement of This AD: Additional Parts Installation
Prohibition
For airplanes having serial numbers 20003 through 20347
inclusive: As of the effective date of this AD, no person may
install on any airplane a hydraulic system accumulator having P/N
33-147500 or P/N 33-155500, on which the letter ``E'' or ``NAE'' is
not after the serial number on the identification plate.
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New Requirement of This AD: Modification of the Inboard and
(l) New Requirement of This AD: Modification of the Inboard and
Outboard Brake Accumulators
For airplanes having serial numbers 20003 through 20395
inclusive: Within 1,600 flight hours or 14 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify (re-
orient) the installation of the inboard and outboard brake
accumulators, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-20, Revision 02, dated April 14,
2015.
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Credit for Previous Actions
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (l) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-
20, dated February 25, 2013; or Revision 01, dated March 5, 2015.
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New Requirement of This AD: Maintenance or Inspection Program
(n) New Requirement of This AD: Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
For airplanes having serial numbers 20003 through 20604
inclusive: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate life limit tasks 29-21-13-101, 32-43-37-101, and 32-44-
05-101 of Section 5-10-11 of Part 2, ``Airworthiness Limitations'',
of Bombardier Challenger 300 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
Manual, Revision 17, dated December 15, 2016; or Bombardier
Challenger 350 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks Manual,
Revision 9, dated December 18, 2017, as applicable. The initial
compliance time for the tasks is within the applicable time
specified in that service information, or within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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No Alternative Actions and Intervals
(o) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (n) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (p)(1) of
this AD.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(p) Other FAA AD Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO Branch, 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 manager of the certification
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 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.
(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
Branch,
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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
(q) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2011-41R1, dated March
27, 2017, 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-2018-0161.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar Gomez,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (r)(5) and (r)(6) of this AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(r) 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
November 23, 2018.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-20, Revision 02, dated
April 14, 2015.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-21, dated May 24, 2012.
(iii) Bombardier Challenger 300 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks Manual, Revision 17, dated December 15, 2016, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Section 5-10-11:
(A) Task 29-21-13-101 Discard the Auxiliary Hydraulic System
Accumulator, Part No. 900095-1;
(B) Task 32-43-37-101 Discard the Brake Accumulator, Part No.
33-147500;
(C) Task 32-44-05-101 Discard the Emergency/Parking Brake
Accumulator, Part No. 33-155500.
(iv) Bombardier Challenger 350 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks Manual, Revision 9, dated December 18, 2017, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Section 5-10-11:
(A) Task 29-21-13-101 Discard the Auxiliary Hydraulic System
Accumulator, Part No. 900095-1;
(B) Task 32-43-37-101 Discard the Brake Accumulator, Part No.
33-147500;
(C) Task 32-44-05-101 Discard the Emergency/Parking Brake
Accumulator, Part No. 33-155500.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 9, 2013 (78 FR 33206, June 4, 2013).
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-29-14, dated December 16,
2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) 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.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(7) 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 83, Number 202 (Thursday, October 18, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52756-52760]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22137]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0161; Product Identifier 2017-NM-088-AD; Amendment
39-19450; AD 2018-20-16]
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) 2013-11-12,
which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes.
AD 2013-11-12 required inspecting for the correct serial number of a
certain hydraulic system accumulator, and replacing affected hydraulic
system accumulators with new or serviceable accumulators. This AD
expands the applicability and requires modifying or replacing certain
hydraulic brake system accumulators. This AD also requires revising the
maintenance or inspection program to add life limits for the
accumulators. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain
other hydraulic system accumulators must be modified or replaced and
life limits must be added. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 23, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 23,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of July
9, 2013 (78 FR 33206, June 4, 2013).
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 Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0161.
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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-2018-
0161; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is 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: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318;
fax 516-794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2013-11-12, Amendment 39-17472 (78 FR 33206,
June 4, 2013) (``AD 2013-11-12''). AD 2013-11-12 applied to certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on March 9, 2018 (83 FR 10415). The NPRM was
prompted by a determination that certain other hydraulic system
accumulators must be modified or replaced and life limits must be
added. The NPRM proposed to continue to require inspecting for the
correct serial number of a certain hydraulic system accumulator, and
replacing affected hydraulic system accumulators with new or
serviceable accumulators. The NPRM also proposed to expand the
applicability and require modifying or replacing certain hydraulic
brake system accumulators. The NPRM also proposed to require revising
the maintenance or inspection program to add life limits for the
accumulators. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a screw cap
or end cap and loss of the related hydraulic system, which could result
in damage to airplane structure and consequent reduced controllability
of the airplane.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2011-41R1, dated March 27, 2017 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-
1A10 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic accumulator screw cap/end cap
failure have been experienced on CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes, resulting
in loss of the associated hydraulic system and high-energy impact
damage to adjacent systems and structure. To date, the lowest number
of flight cycles accumulated at the time of failure has been 6991.
Although there have been no failures to date on any BD-100-1A10
aeroplanes, accumulators similar to those installed on the CL-600-
2B19 are installed on the BD-100-1A10. The affected part numbers (P/
Ns) of the accumulators installed on BD-100-1A10 are 900095-1
(Auxiliary Hydraulic System accumulator), 33-155500 (Inboard Brake
accumulator), and 33-147500 (Outboard Brake accumulator).
A detailed analysis of the calculated line of trajectory of a
failed screw cap/end cap for the accumulators has been conducted,
resulting in the identification of areas where systems and/or
structural components could potentially be damaged. Although all of
the failures on the CL-600-2B19 to date have occurred on the ground,
an in-flight failure affecting such components could potentially
have an adverse effect on the controllability of the aeroplane.
Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD is issued to mandate the
[inspection and] replacement [of] Brake System Hydraulic
accumulators that are not identified by the letter ``E'' or ``NAE''
after the serial number on the identification plate. Revision 1 also
mandates the re-orientation of the brake accumulators P/N 33-147500
and P/N 33-155500 and the insertion of three discard tasks in the
Challenger 300 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Manual.
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-2018-
0161.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents the comment received on the
NPRM and the FAA's response.
Request To Add Maintenance Manual
NetJets Aviation stated that paragraph (n) of the proposed AD,
which requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to
incorporate certain life limit tasks, does not reference the Bombardier
Challenger 350 Time Limits/Maintenance Check (TLMC) Manual. NetJets
Aviation noted that only the Bombardier Challenger 300 TLMC Manual is
referenced.
We infer that the commenter is asking that the Bombardier
Challenger 350 TLMC Manual be added as another source of service
information for accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (n) of
this AD. We agree with the commenter's request and have changed
paragraph (n) accordingly. Although the tasks identified in the
Bombardier Challenger 300 TLMC Manual also apply to Bombardier
Challenger 350 airplanes, we have included the Bombardier Challenger
350 TLMC in this AD for clarity.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this final rule 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 addressing 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 this change will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued the following service information:
<bullet> Service Bulletin 100-32-20, Revision 02, dated April 14,
2015, which describes procedures for modifying (e.g., re-orienting) the
installation of the hydraulic brake accumulators.
<bullet> Service Bulletin 100-32-21, dated May 24, 2012, which
describes procedures for replacing the hydraulic brake system
accumulators.
<bullet> Task 29-21-13-101 Discard the Auxiliary Hydraulic System
Accumulator, Part No. 900095-1, of Section 5-10-11 of Part 2,
``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Bombardier Challenger 300 BD-100 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks Manual, Revision 17, dated December 15, 2016;
and Bombardier Challenger 350, BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
Manual, Revision 9, dated December 18, 2017, which describes procedures
for removal and installation of the hydraulic brake system
accumulators. These tasks are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
<bullet> Task 32-43-37-101 Discard the Brake Accumulator, Part No.
33-147500, of Section 5-10-11 of Part 2, ``Airworthiness Limitations,''
of Bombardier Challenger 300 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
Manual, Revision 17, dated December 15, 2016; and Bombardier Challenger
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350, BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks Manual, Revision 9, dated
December 18, 2017, which describes procedures for removal and
installation of the brake accumulators. These tasks are distinct since
they apply to different airplane models.
<bullet> Task 32-44-05-101 Discard the Emergency/Parking Brake
Accumulator, Part No. 33-155500, of Section 5-10-11 of Part 2,
``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Bombardier Challenger 300 BD-100 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks Manual, Revision 17, dated December 15, 2016;
and Bombardier Challenger 350, BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
Manual, Revision 9, dated December 18, 2017, which describes procedures
for removal and installation of the emergency parking brake
accumulators. These tasks are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
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 187 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection to determine part 1 work-hour x $85 per $0............................ $85........................... $15,895.
numbers (retained actions from AD hour = $85.
2013[dash]11[dash]12).
Modifying or replacing hydraulic 58 work-hours x $85 Up to $31,500................. Up to $36,430................. Up to $6,812,410.
brake system accumulators (new per hour = $4,930.
actions).
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We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements.
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Hydraulic accumulator replacement.......... 5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340. $4,510 $4,850
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
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)
2013-11-12, Amendment 39-17472 (78
[[Page 52759]]
FR 33206, June 4, 2013), and adding the following new AD:
2018-20-16 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19450; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0161; Product Identifier 2017-NM-088-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 23, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-11-12, Amendment 39-17472 (78 FR 33206,
June 4, 2013) (``AD 2013-11-12'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10
airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers 20003
through 20604 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
Power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of failure of a screw cap or end
cap of the hydraulic system accumulator while on the ground, which
resulted in loss of use of that hydraulic system and high-energy
impact damage to adjacent systems and structures. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of a screw cap or end cap and loss of the
related hydraulic system, which could result in damage to airplane
structure and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2013-11-12 with no changes. For airplanes having serial numbers
20003 through 20335 inclusive: At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD: Inspect the
identification plate on the hydraulic system accumulator having part
number (P/N) 900095-1 to determine if an ``E'' is part of the suffix
of the serial number stamped on the identification plate, as listed
in paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 100-29-14, dated December 16, 2010. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the suffix of the serial number can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(1) For an accumulator that has accumulated more than 3,150
total flight cycles as of July 9, 2013 (the effective date of AD
2013-11-12), inspect that accumulator within 350 flight cycles after
July 9, 2013.
(2) For an accumulator that has accumulated 3,150 or fewer total
flight cycles as of July 9, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-11-
12), inspect that accumulator before it has accumulated 3,500 total
flight cycles.
(3) For an accumulator on which it is not possible to determine
the total flight cycles accumulated as of July 9, 2013 (the
effective date of AD 2013-11-12), inspect that accumulator within
350 flight cycles after July 9, 2013.
(h) Retained Replacement With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2013-11-12 with no changes. If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, any accumulator having P/N 900095-1 is
found on which the letter ``E'' is not part of the suffix of the
serial number on the identification plate: Before further flight,
replace the accumulator with a new or serviceable accumulator, in
accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-29-14, dated December 16, 2010.
(i) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2013-11-12 with no changes. For airplanes having serial numbers
20003 through 20335 inclusive: As of July 9, 2013 (the effective
date of AD 2013-11-12), no person may install on any airplane a
hydraulic system accumulator having P/N 900095-1, on which the
letter ``E'' is not part of the suffix of the serial number on the
identification plate.
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement of Brake System Hydraulic
Accumulators
For airplanes having serial numbers 20003 through 20347
inclusive: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1),
(j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD, replace all brake system hydraulic
accumulators having P/N 33-147500 or P/N 33-155500 that are not
identified by the letter ``E'' or ``NAE'' after the serial number on
the identification plate with an accumulator of the same part number
that is identified by the letter ``E'' or ``NAE'' after the serial
number. Do the replacement in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-21, dated May 24,
2012.
(1) For an accumulator that has accumulated more than 4,700
total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, inspect
that accumulator within 300 flight cycles after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) For an accumulator that has accumulated 4,700 or fewer total
flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD, inspect that
accumulator before it has accumulated 5,000 total flight cycles.
(3) For an accumulator on which it is not possible to determine
the total flight cycles accumulated as of the effective date of this
AD, inspect that accumulator within 300 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD.
(k) New Requirement of This AD: Additional Parts Installation
Prohibition
For airplanes having serial numbers 20003 through 20347
inclusive: As of the effective date of this AD, no person may
install on any airplane a hydraulic system accumulator having P/N
33-147500 or P/N 33-155500, on which the letter ``E'' or ``NAE'' is
not after the serial number on the identification plate.
(l) New Requirement of This AD: Modification of the Inboard and
Outboard Brake Accumulators
For airplanes having serial numbers 20003 through 20395
inclusive: Within 1,600 flight hours or 14 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify (re-
orient) the installation of the inboard and outboard brake
accumulators, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-20, Revision 02, dated April 14,
2015.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (l) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-
20, dated February 25, 2013; or Revision 01, dated March 5, 2015.
(n) New Requirement of This AD: Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision
For airplanes having serial numbers 20003 through 20604
inclusive: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate life limit tasks 29-21-13-101, 32-43-37-101, and 32-44-
05-101 of Section 5-10-11 of Part 2, ``Airworthiness Limitations'',
of Bombardier Challenger 300 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
Manual, Revision 17, dated December 15, 2016; or Bombardier
Challenger 350 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks Manual,
Revision 9, dated December 18, 2017, as applicable. The initial
compliance time for the tasks is within the applicable time
specified in that service information, or within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(o) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (n) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (p)(1) of
this AD.
(p) Other FAA AD Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO Branch, 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 manager of the certification
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 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.
(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
Branch,
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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.
(q) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2011-41R1, dated March
27, 2017, 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-2018-0161.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar Gomez,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone: 516-228-7318; fax: 516-794-5531.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (r)(5) and (r)(6) of this AD.
(r) 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
November 23, 2018.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-20, Revision 02, dated
April 14, 2015.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-32-21, dated May 24, 2012.
(iii) Bombardier Challenger 300 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks Manual, Revision 17, dated December 15, 2016, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Section 5-10-11:
(A) Task 29-21-13-101 Discard the Auxiliary Hydraulic System
Accumulator, Part No. 900095-1;
(B) Task 32-43-37-101 Discard the Brake Accumulator, Part No.
33-147500;
(C) Task 32-44-05-101 Discard the Emergency/Parking Brake
Accumulator, Part No. 33-155500.
(iv) Bombardier Challenger 350 BD-100 Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks Manual, Revision 9, dated December 18, 2017, Part 2,
Airworthiness Limitations, Section 5-10-11:
(A) Task 29-21-13-101 Discard the Auxiliary Hydraulic System
Accumulator, Part No. 900095-1;
(B) Task 32-43-37-101 Discard the Brake Accumulator, Part No.
33-147500;
(C) Task 32-44-05-101 Discard the Emergency/Parking Brake
Accumulator, Part No. 33-155500.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 9, 2013 (78 FR 33206, June 4, 2013).
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-29-14, dated December 16,
2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) 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.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(7) 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 Des Moines, Washington, on September 25, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-22137 Filed 10-17-18; 8:45 am]
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