Published 2020-03-30 · Federal Register document 2020-06505
Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
Publication summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of wear on fuel couplings, bonding springs, and sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and fuel component end ferrules. This AD requires repetitive inspections of certain parts for discrepancies that meet specified criteria, and replacement as necessary; repetitive inspections of certain parts for damage and wear, and rework of parts; and electrical bonding checks of certain couplings. This AD also requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. For certain airplanes, this AD allows a modification that would terminate the repetitive inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2020-04-20
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2020-05-04
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 4, 2020.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model
DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category,
manufacturer serial numbers 4001, 4003, and subsequent.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
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Reason
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of wear on fuel couplings,
bonding springs, and sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and
fuel component end ferrules. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
such wear, which could reduce the integrity of the electrical
bonding paths through the fuel line and components, and ultimately
lead to fuel tank ignition in the event of a lightning strike.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Initial Inspection Compliance Times
(g) Initial Inspection Compliance Times
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4575
inclusive that, as of the effective date of this AD, have not done
the actions specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21: At
the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this
AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this
AD.
(1) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or
original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or after the
effective date of this AD: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months,
whichever occurs first after the date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original
export certificate of airworthiness.
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Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions
(h) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4575
inclusive that, as of the effective date of this AD, have not done
the actions specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21: At
the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this
AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this
AD. Repeat the actions thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000
flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the clamshell coupling bonding
wires, fuel couplings, and associated sleeves for discrepancies that
meet specified criteria, as identified in, and in accordance with
paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated November 23,
2018. If any conditions are found meeting the criteria specified in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated November 23,
2018, before further flight, replace affected parts with new
couplings and sleeves of the same part number, in accordance with
paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated November 23,
2018.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel
component end ferrules, and ferrule O-ring flanges for damage and
wear, and rework (repair, replace, or blend, as applicable) the
parts, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20,
Revision D, dated November 23, 2018.
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Optional Terminating Action for Repetitive Inspections
(i) Optional Terminating Action for Repetitive Inspections
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4575
inclusive: Doing a detailed inspection of the fuel tube end
ferrules, fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule O-ring flanges
for damage and wear, and reworking (repair, replace, or blend, as
applicable) the parts; and doing a retrofit (structural rework) of
the fuel couplings, isolators, and structural provisions, in
accordance with paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision C,
dated July 13, 2018, terminates the inspections specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this AD.
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Electrical Bonding Checks/Detailed Inspection
(j) Electrical Bonding Checks/Detailed Inspection
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001, 4003 through 4489
inclusive, and 4491 through 4575 inclusive that, as of the effective
date of this AD, have done the actions specified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision A, dated September 29, 2017; and
airplanes having serial numbers 4576 through 4581 inclusive: Within
6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, do the actions specified in paragraph (j)(1)
or (2) of this AD.
(1) Accomplish electrical bonding checks of all threaded
couplings on the inboard vent lines in the left and right wings, in
accordance with paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-26, Revision A,
dated November 29, 2018.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel
component end ferrules, and ferrule O-ring flanges for damage and
wear, and rework (repair, replace, or blend, as applicable) the
parts; and a retrofit (structural rework) of the fuel couplings,
isolators, and structural provisions in accordance with paragraph
3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment
[[Page 17476]]
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision C,
dated July 13, 2018.
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Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
(k) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier)
Temporary Revision ALI-0192, dated April 24, 2018; and Q400 Dash 8
(Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-0193, dated April 24, 2018.
Except as specified in paragraph (l) of this AD, the initial
compliance time for doing the tasks in Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier)
Temporary Revision ALI-0192, dated April 24, 2018, is at the time
specified in Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-0192,
dated April 24, 2018, or within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Initial Compliance Time for Task 284000-419
(l) Initial Compliance Time for Task 284000-419
The initial compliance time for task 284000-419 is at the time
specified in paragraph (l)(1) or (2) of this AD, as applicable, or
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(1) For airplanes having serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through
4575, inclusive: Within 18,000 flight hours or 108 months, whichever
occurs first, after the earliest date of embodiment of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-28-21 on the airplane.
(2) For airplanes having serial numbers 4576 and subsequent:
Within 18,000 flight hours or 108 months, whichever occurs first,
from the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate
or original export certificate of airworthiness.
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No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
(m) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration
Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless
the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs 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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No Reporting Requirement
(n) No Reporting Requirement
Although Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated
November 23, 2018, specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
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Credit for Previous Actions
(o) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using the service
information specified in paragraph (o)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this
AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision A, dated
December 14, 2016.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision B, dated
February 13, 2017.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated
April 28, 2017.
(2) For the airplane having serial number 4164, this paragraph
provides credit for the initial inspections required by paragraphs
(h)(1) and (2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
28-20, dated September 30, 2016.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in
paragraph (o)(3)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, dated August 31, 2017.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision A, dated
September 29, 2017.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision B, dated
June 8, 2018.
(4) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
28-26, dated August 14, 2018.
(5) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
28-21, Revision B, dated June 8, 2018.
(6) For airplanes having serial numbers 4001, 4003 through 4489
inclusive, and 4491 through 4575 inclusive, and that are post
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision A, dated September
29, 2017: This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (j) of this AD if those actions were performed prior to
the effective date of this AD using the service information
specified in paragraph (o)(6)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Modification Summary Package (ModSum)
IS4Q2800032, dated February 1, 2018.
(ii) Any airworthiness limitation change request (ACR) specified
in figure 1 to paragraph (o)(6)(ii) of this AD.
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
[[Page 17477]]
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR30MR20.000
BILLING CODE 4910-13-C
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(p) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited'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-2017-04R2, dated
September 25, 2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found
in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0726.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Joseph
Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7366; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (r)(3) and (4) 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.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated
November 23, 2018.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision C, dated
July 13, 2018.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-26, Revision A, dated
November 29, 2018.
(iv) Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-
0192, dated April 24, 2018.
(v) Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-0193, dated
April 24, 2018.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, Q-Series Technical Help Desk,
123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone
416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; email [email protected]; internet
https://dehavilland.com.
(4) 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.
(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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
[[Page 17478]]
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 61 (Monday, March 30, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17473-17478]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0726; Product Identifier 2019-NM-102-AD; Amendment
39-19857; AD 2020-04-20]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
(Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-400 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of wear on fuel couplings,
bonding springs, and sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and fuel
component end ferrules. This AD requires repetitive inspections of
certain parts for discrepancies that meet specified criteria, and
replacement as necessary; repetitive inspections of certain parts for
damage and wear, and rework of parts; and electrical bonding checks of
certain couplings. This AD also requires revising the existing
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
more restrictive airworthiness limitations. For certain airplanes, this
AD allows a modification that would terminate the repetitive
inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 4, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 4, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, Q-Series Technical
Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; email [email protected];
internet https://dehavilland.com. 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. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0726.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0726; 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 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: Joseph Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7366; fax 516-
794-5531; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2017-04R2, dated
September 25, 2018 (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model
DHC-8-400 series airplanes. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket
on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0726.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain De Havilland
Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2019 (84 FR 58066).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of wear on fuel couplings, bonding
springs, and sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and fuel
component end ferrules. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive
inspections of certain parts for discrepancies that meet specified
criteria, and replacement as necessary; repetitive inspections of
certain parts for damage and wear, and rework of parts; and electrical
bonding checks of certain couplings. The NPRM also proposed to require
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. For
certain airplanes, the NPRM proposed to allow a modification that would
terminate the repetitive inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address wear on fuel couplings, bonding springs, and sleeves as well as
fuel tube end ferrules and fuel component end ferrules, which could
reduce the integrity of the electrical bonding paths through the fuel
line and components, and ultimately lead to fuel tank ignition in the
event of a lightning strike. See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Comments
The FAA 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 to the comment.
Request To Refer to Different Temporary Revisions (TRs)
Horizon Air requested that paragraph (k) of the proposed AD be
revised to refer to TR ALI-0192 and TR ALI-0193. The commenter
suggested that the proposed AD contains typographical errors in
referring to TR ALI-00AS and TR ALI-00AT.
The FAA agrees to clarify. Paragraph (k) of the proposed AD
requires incorporating ``the information specified in Q400 Dash 8
(Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-00AS, dated April 24, 2018; and
Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-00AT, dated April 24,
2018.'' TCCA notified the FAA that TR ALI-00AS and TR ALI-00AT are
temporary
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placeholder identifiers for TR ALI-0192 and TR ALI-0193. These
temporary placeholder identifiers are used until the finalized TRs are
provided new numerical identifiers. The FAA has confirmed that the
information specified in these TRs is the same as the information
specified in the TRs mentioned by the commenter. For these reasons,
this AD has been revised to specify TR ALI-0192 and TR ALI-0193.
Explanation of Change to Introductory Text to Paragraph (h) of This AD
We have revised the introductory text to paragraph (h) of this AD
to clarify that the actions apply to the same airplanes as those
identified in the introductory text to paragraph (g) of this AD.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. The FAA has 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.
The FAA also determined that these changes 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 Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated
November 23, 2018. This service information describes procedures for
repetitive detailed inspections of the clamshell coupling bonding
wires, fuel couplings, and associated sleeves for discrepancies (wear
and damage, including discoloration, worn coating, scuffing and
grooves) that meet specified criteria, and replacement. This service
information also describes procedures for repetitive detailed
inspections for damage and wear of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel
component end ferrules, and ferrule O-ring flanges, and rework of
parts.
Bombardier has also issued Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision C,
dated July 13, 2018. This service information describes procedures for
a detailed inspection for damage and wear of the fuel tube end
ferrules, fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule O-ring flanges;
rework (repair, replacement, or blending, as applicable) of parts; and
a retrofit (structural rework) of the fuel couplings, isolators, and
structural provisions.
Bombardier has also issued Service Bulletin 84-28-26, Revision A,
dated November 29, 2018. This service information describes procedures
for electrical bonding checks of all threaded couplings on the inboard
vent lines in the left and right wings.
Bombardier has also issued Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary
Revision ALI-0192, dated April 24, 2018; and Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier)
Temporary Revision ALI-0193, dated April 24, 2018. This service
information describes airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems.
These documents are distinct since they describe different
airworthiness limitations.
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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 52 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions *
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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268 work-hours x $85 per hour = $22,780...................... $0 $22,780 $1,184,560
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* Table does not include estimated costs for revising the maintenance or inspection program.
The FAA has determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although this
number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, the FAA has
estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since
operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for
their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, the
FAA estimates the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x
$85 per work-hour).
Estimated Costs for Optional Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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525 work-hours x $85 per hour = $44,625....................................... $20,906 $65,531
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required or optional actions. The FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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174 work-hours x $85 per hour = $14,790....................................... $16,767 $31,557
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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.
The FAA is 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
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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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
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):
2020-04-20 De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate
previously held by Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-19857; Docket No.
FAA-2019-0726; Product Identifier 2019-NM-102-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 4, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model
DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 airplanes, certificated in any category,
manufacturer serial numbers 4001, 4003, and subsequent.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of wear on fuel couplings,
bonding springs, and sleeves as well as fuel tube end ferrules and
fuel component end ferrules. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
such wear, which could reduce the integrity of the electrical
bonding paths through the fuel line and components, and ultimately
lead to fuel tank ignition in the event of a lightning strike.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Initial Inspection Compliance Times
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4575
inclusive that, as of the effective date of this AD, have not done
the actions specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21: At
the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this
AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this
AD.
(1) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes with an original airworthiness certificate or
original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or after the
effective date of this AD: Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months,
whichever occurs first after the date of issuance of the original
airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original
export certificate of airworthiness.
(h) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4575
inclusive that, as of the effective date of this AD, have not done
the actions specified in Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21: At
the applicable times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this
AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this
AD. Repeat the actions thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000
flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the clamshell coupling bonding
wires, fuel couplings, and associated sleeves for discrepancies that
meet specified criteria, as identified in, and in accordance with
paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated November 23,
2018. If any conditions are found meeting the criteria specified in
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated November 23,
2018, before further flight, replace affected parts with new
couplings and sleeves of the same part number, in accordance with
paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated November 23,
2018.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel
component end ferrules, and ferrule O-ring flanges for damage and
wear, and rework (repair, replace, or blend, as applicable) the
parts, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20,
Revision D, dated November 23, 2018.
(i) Optional Terminating Action for Repetitive Inspections
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4575
inclusive: Doing a detailed inspection of the fuel tube end
ferrules, fuel component end ferrules, and ferrule O-ring flanges
for damage and wear, and reworking (repair, replace, or blend, as
applicable) the parts; and doing a retrofit (structural rework) of
the fuel couplings, isolators, and structural provisions, in
accordance with paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision C,
dated July 13, 2018, terminates the inspections specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(j) Electrical Bonding Checks/Detailed Inspection
For airplanes having serial numbers 4001, 4003 through 4489
inclusive, and 4491 through 4575 inclusive that, as of the effective
date of this AD, have done the actions specified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision A, dated September 29, 2017; and
airplanes having serial numbers 4576 through 4581 inclusive: Within
6,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, do the actions specified in paragraph (j)(1)
or (2) of this AD.
(1) Accomplish electrical bonding checks of all threaded
couplings on the inboard vent lines in the left and right wings, in
accordance with paragraph 3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-26, Revision A,
dated November 29, 2018.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the fuel tube end ferrules, fuel
component end ferrules, and ferrule O-ring flanges for damage and
wear, and rework (repair, replace, or blend, as applicable) the
parts; and a retrofit (structural rework) of the fuel couplings,
isolators, and structural provisions in accordance with paragraph
3.B., ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment
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Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision C,
dated July 13, 2018.
(k) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier)
Temporary Revision ALI-0192, dated April 24, 2018; and Q400 Dash 8
(Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-0193, dated April 24, 2018.
Except as specified in paragraph (l) of this AD, the initial
compliance time for doing the tasks in Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier)
Temporary Revision ALI-0192, dated April 24, 2018, is at the time
specified in Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-0192,
dated April 24, 2018, or within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
(l) Initial Compliance Time for Task 284000-419
The initial compliance time for task 284000-419 is at the time
specified in paragraph (l)(1) or (2) of this AD, as applicable, or
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(1) For airplanes having serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through
4575, inclusive: Within 18,000 flight hours or 108 months, whichever
occurs first, after the earliest date of embodiment of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84-28-21 on the airplane.
(2) For airplanes having serial numbers 4576 and subsequent:
Within 18,000 flight hours or 108 months, whichever occurs first,
from the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate
or original export certificate of airworthiness.
(m) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration
Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless
the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (p)(1) of this AD.
(n) No Reporting Requirement
Although Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated
November 23, 2018, specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
(o) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (2) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using the service
information specified in paragraph (o)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this
AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision A, dated
December 14, 2016.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision B, dated
February 13, 2017.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision C, dated
April 28, 2017.
(2) For the airplane having serial number 4164, this paragraph
provides credit for the initial inspections required by paragraphs
(h)(1) and (2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
28-20, dated September 30, 2016.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in
paragraph (o)(3)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, dated August 31, 2017.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision A, dated
September 29, 2017.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision B, dated
June 8, 2018.
(4) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
28-26, dated August 14, 2018.
(5) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-
28-21, Revision B, dated June 8, 2018.
(6) For airplanes having serial numbers 4001, 4003 through 4489
inclusive, and 4491 through 4575 inclusive, and that are post
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision A, dated September
29, 2017: This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (j) of this AD if those actions were performed prior to
the effective date of this AD using the service information
specified in paragraph (o)(6)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Modification Summary Package (ModSum)
IS4Q2800032, dated February 1, 2018.
(ii) Any airworthiness limitation change request (ACR) specified
in figure 1 to paragraph (o)(6)(ii) of this AD.
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(p) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited'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-2017-04R2, dated
September 25, 2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found
in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0726.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Joseph
Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7366; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (r)(3) and (4) 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.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-20, Revision D, dated
November 23, 2018.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-21, Revision C, dated
July 13, 2018.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84-28-26, Revision A, dated
November 29, 2018.
(iv) Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-
0192, dated April 24, 2018.
(v) Q400 Dash 8 (Bombardier) Temporary Revision ALI-0193, dated
April 24, 2018.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact De
Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, Q-Series Technical Help Desk,
123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone
416-375-4000; fax 416-375-4539; email [email protected]; internet
https://dehavilland.com.
(4) 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.
(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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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Issued on March 1, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-06505 Filed 3-27-20; 8:45 am]
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