Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 14, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56259-56264]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19778]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0398; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00881-T; 
Amendment 39-22085; AD 2022-12-13]
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: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), 
and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A and 601-3R Variants) airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by reports that during certain operating modes, the flight 
guidance/autopilot does not account for engine failure while capturing 
an altitude. This AD requires revising the existing airplane flight 
manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with a new limitation and 
procedure for operation during certain

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flight modes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 19, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 19, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 
C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 
telephone 514-855-2999; email bombardier.com">ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet 
bombardier.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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 regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2022-0398.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0398; 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 
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), 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: Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace 
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO 
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 
516-228-7367; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2020-02, dated February 13, 
2020 (TCCA AD CF-2020-02), to correct an unsafe condition for certain 
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL-
600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes.
    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, 
Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL-600-2B16 (601-
3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on April 11, 2022 (87 FR 21037). The NPRM was prompted 
by reports that during certain operating modes, the flight guidance/
autopilot does not account for engine failure while capturing an 
altitude. The NPRM proposed to require revising the existing AFM to 
provide the flightcrew with a new limitation and procedure for 
operation during certain flight modes. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address a possible engine failure during or before a climb while in 
ALTSEL, ASEL or ALTS CAP mode, which could cause the airspeed to drop 
significantly below the safe operating speed. Prompt crew intervention 
may be required to maintain a safe operating speed.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Change to the Applicability

    Since the FAA issued the NPRM, TCCA revised AD CF-2020-02 and 
issued TCCA AD CF-2020-02R1, dated August 11, 2022 (TCCA AD CF-2020-
02R1) (also referred to as the MCAI). TCCA stated the applicability was 
revised to remove Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variants) as it was determined 
that these airplanes do not utilize ALTSEL, ASEL and ALTS CAP modes in 
their configurations. TCCA also stated that the AFM references for 
these airplanes were removed from the TCCA AD. You may examine the MCAI 
in the AD docket on the internet at regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0398.
    The FAA concurs with the change to the applicability because Model 
CL-600-2B16 (604 Variants) airplanes are not affected by the identified 
unsafe condition. The FAA has revised the applicability of this AD 
accordingly. The FAA has also removed the AFM references for these 
airplanes from this final rule and revised the Costs of Compliance 
paragraph in this final rule to specify there are 123 affected U.S. 
airplanes.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety 
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Except for minor editorial 
changes and the changes described previously, this AD is adopted as 
proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic 
burden on any operator. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier has issued the following service information. This 
service information contains a new AFM limitation and procedure for 
operation during certain flight modes. These documents are distinct 
since they apply to different airplane configurations. These 
configurations may include the presence or absence of winglets, 
incorporation of service bulletin 601-0300 which introduces an airspeed 
limitation placard, and the type of engine installed on the airplane.
    <bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Bombardier Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, 
Product Support Publication (PSP) No. 601-1B-1, Revision 85, dated June 
16, 2021.
    <bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Bombardier 
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B-1, Revision 
85, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Bombardier Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP 
No. 601A-1-1, Revision 96, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ASEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Bombardier 
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-1-1, Revision 
96, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, Product 
Publication No. 600, Revision A115, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Normal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, Product Publication No. 600, 
Revision A115, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, PSP No. 600-1, 
Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model

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CL-600-1A11, AFM, PSP No. 600-1, Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-
1A, Revision 129, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A, Revision 129, dated 
June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-
1A-1, Revision 83, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A-1, Revision 83, dated 
June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Automatic Flight Control System Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-
1B, Revision 87, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B, Revision 87, dated 
June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-
1, Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
    <bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ASEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-1, Revision 107, dated 
June 16, 2021.
    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 123 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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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................              $0              $85          $10,455
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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.

The Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

2022-12-13 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22085; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0398; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00881-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 19, 2022.

(b) Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated 
in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this 
AD.
    (1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600), serial numbers 1001 through 1085 
inclusive.
    (2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601), serial numbers 3001 through 3066 
inclusive.
    (3) Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A and 601-3R Variants), serial 
numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto flight.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that during certain operating 
modes, the flight guidance/autopilot does not account for engine 
failure while capturing an altitude. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address a possible engine failure during or before a climb while in 
ALTSEL, ASEL or ALTS CAP mode, which could cause the airspeed to 
drop significantly below the safe operating speed. Prompt crew 
intervention may be required to maintain a safe operating speed.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision of the Existing Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the 
existing AFM to incorporate the information specified in the 
limitation and procedure specified in the applicable AFM specified 
in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(h) 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 responsible Flight Standards 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. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight 
Standards 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 
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If 
approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized 
signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) TCCA AD CF-2020-02R1, dated August 11, 2022, for

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related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
internet at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2022-0398.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven 
Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems 
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; email [email protected].

(j) 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) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Bombardier Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, 
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), Product Support Publication (PSP) No. 
601-1B-1, Revision 85, dated June 16, 2021.
    (ii) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Bombardier 
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B-1, 
Revision 85, dated June 16, 2021.
    (iii) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Bombardier Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, 
PSP No. 601A-1-1, Revision 96, dated June 16, 2021.
    (iv) Engine Failure in Climb During ASEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Bombardier 
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-1-1, 
Revision 96, dated June16, 2021.
    (v) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, Product 
Publication No. 600, Revision A115, dated June 16, 2021.
    (vi) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Normal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, Product Publication No. 600, 
Revision A115, dated June 16, 2021.
    (vii) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, PSP No. 
600-1, Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
    (viii) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, PSP No. 600-1, Revision 107, 
dated June 16, 2021.
    (ix) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 
601-1A, Revision 129, dated June 16, 2021.
    Note 1 to paragraph (ix): The page date for page i of the 
Limitations Contents specified in the List of Effective Pages of the 
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A, Revision 
129, dated June 16, 2021, is incorrect; the correct page date is 
April 16, 2020.
    (x) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A, Revision 129, 
dated June 16, 2021.
    (xi) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 
601-1A-1, Revision 83, dated June 16, 2021.
    Note 2 to paragraph (xi): The page date for page i of the 
Limitations Contents specified in the List of Effective Pages of the 
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A-1, 
Revision 83, dated June 16, 2021, is incorrect; the correct page 
date is April 16, 2020.
    (xii) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A-1, Revision 83, 
dated June 16, 2021.
    (xiii) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 
601-1B, Revision 87, dated June 16, 2021.
    Note 3 to paragraph (xiii): Page iii of the Limitations Contents 
specified in the List of Effective Pages of the Canadair Challenger 
Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B, Revision 87, dated June 16, 
2021, does not exist.
    (xiv) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B, Revision 87, 
dated June 16, 2021.
    (xv) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations, 
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 
601A-1, Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
    (xvi) Engine Failure in Climb During ASEL, Airplane Handling 
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair 
Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-1, Revision 107, 
dated June 16, 2021.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 
C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; 
telephone 514-855-2999; email bombardier.com">ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet 
bombardier.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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: archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on August 16, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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