Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) Airplanes

[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 8, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32411-32414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-15394]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0044; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-132-AD; 
Amendment 39-15953; AD 2009-14-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), 
CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of 
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an 
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

There have been several Stick Pusher Capstan Shaft failures causing 
the dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher function. 
* * *

Dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher function could 
result in reduced controllability of the airplane. We are issuing this 
AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 12, 2009.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 12, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bruce Valentine, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New 
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7328; fax (516) 794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on February 23, 2009 
(74 FR 8039). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    There have been several Stick Pusher Capstan Shaft failures 
causing the dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher 
function. This directive is issued to revise the first flight of the 
day check [in the Airplane Flight Manual] of the stall protection 
system to detect a degradation of the stick pusher function. It also 
introduces a new periodic maintenance task [in the Airworthiness 
Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continuing 
Airworthiness] to check the structural integrity of the stick pusher 
capstan shaft.

Dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher function could 
result in reduced controllability of the airplane. You may obtain 
further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in 
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it 
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the 
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these 
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information 
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those 
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences 
are highlighted in a Note within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 707 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of 
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $56,560, or $80 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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); 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://

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www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the 
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly 
after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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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 AD:

2009-14-03 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Amendment 39-15953. 
Docket No. FAA-2009-0044; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-132-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 
12, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this 
AD, certificated in any category.

                         Table 1--Applicability
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      Bombardier model--                     Serial Nos.--
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CL-600-1A11 (CL-600)           1004 through 1085 inclusive.
 airplanes.
CL-600-2A12 (CL-601)           3001 through 3066 inclusive.
 airplanes.
CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-    5001 through 5194 inclusive.
 601-3R) airplanes.
CL-600-2B16 (CL-604)           5301 thorough 5665 inclusive.
 airplanes.
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    Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator 
maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with 
these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes 
that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the 
areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able 
to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this 
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must 
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according 
to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. The request should include a 
description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure 
the continued operational safety of the airplane.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight 
Controls.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:

    There have been several Stick Pusher Capstan Shaft failures 
causing the dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher 
function. This directive is issued to revise the first flight of the 
day check [in the Airplane Flight Manual] of the stall protection 
system to detect a degradation of the stick pusher function. It also 
introduces a new periodic maintenance task [in the Airworthiness 
Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continuing 
Airworthiness] to check the structural integrity of the stick pusher 
capstan shaft.

Dormant loss or severe degradation of the stick pusher function 
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise 
the Normal Procedures section of the applicable airplane flight 
manual (AFM) by inserting a copy of the applicable TR listed in 
Table 2 of this AD. Thereafter, operate the airplanes per the 
procedures specified in the applicable TR, except as provided by 
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. If the operator has an AFM that is not 
listed in Table 2 of this AD, within 30 days after the effective 
date of this AD, revise the AFM using a method approved by the FAA 
or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its delegated agent).

                                     Table 2--Temporary Revisions to the AFM
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                                       Use Canadair                                            To the normal
       For Bombardier model--            temporary                  Dated--               procedures section of--
                                        prevision--
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CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes......          600/23  January 30, 2007..................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                           600-1A11 AFM.
CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes......        600-1/18  January 30, 2007..................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                           600-1A11 AFM
                                                                                           (Winglets).
CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes......          601/15  January 30, 2007..................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                           600-2A12 AFM, PSP 601-
                                                                                           1B-1.
CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes......          601/16  January 30, 2007..................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                           600-2A12 AFM, PSP 601-
                                                                                           1A-1.
CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes......          601/20  January 30, 2007..................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                           600-2A12 AFM, PSP 601-
                                                                                           1B.
CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes......          601/28  January 30, 2007..................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                           600-2A12 AFM.
CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-            601/27  January 30, 2007..................  Canadair Challenger CL-
 3R) airplanes.                                                                            600-2B16 AFM, PSP
                                                                                           601A-1.
CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-            601/28  January 30, 2007..................  Canadair Challenger CL-
 3R) airplanes.                                                                            600-2B16 AFM, PSP
                                                                                           601A-1-1.
CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) airplanes......          604/22  January 30, 2007..................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                           604 AFM, PSP 604-1.
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     (2) When information identical to that in a TR specified in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD has been included in the general 
revisions of the applicable AFM, the general revisions may be 
inserted into the AFM, and the TR may be removed from that AFM.

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    (3) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise 
the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for 
Continued Airworthiness by incorporating the applicable task in the 
TR listed in Table 3 of this AD. For all tasks identified in the 
TRs, the initial compliance time starts from the later of the times 
specified in paragraph (f)(3)(i) and (f)(3)(ii) of this AD. 
Thereafter, except as provided by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, no 
alternative maintenance task intervals may be used.
    (i) Within the compliance time specified in the ``Check 
Interval'' or ``Task Interval,'' as applicable, after the effective 
date of this AD.
    (ii) Within the compliance time specified in the ``Check 
Interval'' or ``Task Interval,'' as applicable, after the date of 
issuance of the original Canadian airworthiness certificate or the 
date of issuance of the original Canadian export certificate of 
airworthiness.

                      Table 3--Temporary Revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section
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                                        Use Canadair                                       To the airworthiness
        For Bombardier model--            temporary                 Dated--              limitations section of--
                                         revision--
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CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes.......           5-138  June 26, 2007...................  Canadair Challenger
                                                                                          Time Limits/
                                                                                          Maintenance Checks
                                                                                          (TLMC), PSP 605,
                                                                                          Chapter 5, Section 5-
                                                                                          10-30.
CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes.......           5-226  June 26, 2007...................  Canadair Challenger
                                                                                          TLMC, PSP 601-5,
                                                                                          Chapter 5, Section 5-
                                                                                          10-30.
CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R)           5-239  June 26, 2007...................  Canadair Challenger
 airplanes.                                                                               TLMC, PSP 601A-5,
                                                                                          Chapter 5, Section 5-
                                                                                          10-30.
CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) airplanes.......          5-2-32  May 31, 2007....................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                          604 TLMC, Chapter 5,
                                                                                          Section 5-10-40.
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     (4) When the information in applicable TR listed in Table 3 of 
this AD has been included in the general revisions of the applicable 
chapter of the Airworthiness Limitations section, the TR may be 
removed from the Airworthiness Limitations section of the 
Instruction for Continued Airworthiness.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 2:  This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service 
information as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Bruce Valentine, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, 
New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 
410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7328; fax (516) 
794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which 
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) 
in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, 
your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information 
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
    (4) Special Flight Permits: Special flight permits, as described 
in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-12, 
dated February 8, 2008, and the service information listed in Table 
4 of this AD, for related information.

                                        Table 4--All Service Information
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               Canadair TR--                                  Dated--                           To the--
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5-138.....................................  June 26, 2007.............................  Canadair Challenger
                                                                                         TLMC, PSP 605, Chapter
                                                                                         5, Section 5-10-30.
5-226.....................................  June 26, 2007.............................  Canadair Challenger
                                                                                         TLMC, PSP 601-5,
                                                                                         Chapter 5, Section 5-10-
                                                                                         30.
5-239.....................................  June 26, 2007.............................  Canadair Challenger
                                                                                         TLMC, PSP 601A-5,
                                                                                         Chapter 5, Section 5-10-
                                                                                         30.
5-2-32....................................  May 31, 2007..............................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         604 TLMC, Chapter 5,
                                                                                         Section 5-10-40.
600/23....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-1A11 AFM.
600-1/18..................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-1A11 AFM
                                                                                         (Winglets).
601/15....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2A12 AFM, PSP 601-
                                                                                         1B-1.
601/16....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2A12 AFM, PSP 601-
                                                                                         1A-1.
601/20....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2A12 AFM, PSP 601-
                                                                                         1B.
601/27....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2B16 AFM, PSP 601A-
                                                                                         1.
601/28....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2A12 AFM.
601/28....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2B16 AFM, PSP 601A-
                                                                                         1-1.
604/22....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         604 AFM, PSP 604-1.
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Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use the service information contained in Table 5 of 
this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD 
specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) 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; e-mail [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information that 
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and

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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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

                                   Table 5--Material Incorporated by Reference
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      Canadair temporary  revision--                          Dated--                           To the--
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5-138.....................................  June 26, 2007.............................  Canadair Challenger Time
                                                                                         Limits/Maintenance
                                                                                         Checks, PSP 605,
                                                                                         Chapter 5, Section 5-10-
                                                                                         30.
5-226.....................................  June 26, 2007.............................  Canadair Challenger Time
                                                                                         Limits/Maintenance
                                                                                         Checks, PSP 601-5,
                                                                                         Chapter 5, Section 5-10-
                                                                                         30.
5-239.....................................  June 26, 2007.............................  Canadair Challenger Time
                                                                                         Limits/Maintenance
                                                                                         Checks, PSP 601A-5,
                                                                                         Chapter 5, Section 5-10-
                                                                                         30.
5-2-32....................................  May 31, 2007..............................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         604 Time Limits/
                                                                                         Maintenance Checks,
                                                                                         Chapter 5, Section 5-10-
                                                                                         40.
600/23....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-1A11 Airplane
                                                                                         Flight Manual.
600-1/18..................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-1A11 Airplane
                                                                                         Flight Manual
                                                                                         (Winglets).
601/15....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2A12 Airplane
                                                                                         Flight Manual, PSP 601-
                                                                                         1B-1.
601/16....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2A12 Airplane
                                                                                         Flight Manual, PSP 601-
                                                                                         1A-1.
601/20....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2A12 Airplane
                                                                                         Flight Manual, PSP 601-
                                                                                         1B.
601/27....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2B16 AFM Airplane
                                                                                         Flight Manual PSP 601A-
                                                                                         1.
601/28....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2A12 Airplane
                                                                                         Flight Manual.
601/28....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         600-2B16 Airplane
                                                                                         Flight Manual, PSP 601A-
                                                                                         1-1.
604/22....................................  January 30, 2007..........................  Canadair Challenger CL-
                                                                                         604 Airplane Flight
                                                                                         Manual, PSP 604-1.
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    Issued in Renton, WA, on June 11, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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