Rule2022-01567
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
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Published
January 27, 2022
Effective
March 3, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500- 1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during production, the manual opening and closing of the over-wing emergency exit door (OWEED) prior to the installation of the OWEED interior panel could have resulted in damaged insulation blankets below the left and right OWEEDs. This AD requires a one-time inspection for damage of the insulation blankets below the left and right OWEEDs, and replacement if necessary, as specified in a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 18 (Thursday, January 27, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4148-4150]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01567]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0615; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00177-T;
Amendment 39-21886; AD 2021-26-27]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-
1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during
production, the manual opening and closing of the over-wing emergency
exit door (OWEED) prior to the installation of the OWEED interior panel
could have resulted in damaged insulation blankets below the left and
right OWEEDs. This AD requires a one-time inspection for damage of the
insulation blankets below the left and right OWEEDs, and replacement if
necessary, as specified in a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 3, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 3,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the TCCA, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159
Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-
3639; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91d0d5bcd2dfd1e5f2bff6f2bff2f0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81c0c5acc2cfc1f5e2afe6e2afe2e0">[email protected]</span></a>; internet <a href="https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation">https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation</a>.
You may view this IBR material 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 in the AD docket on the
internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2021-0615.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0615; 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: Elizabeth Dowling, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e1d8cc809792cc8f9880828ecc828e92a1878080cf868e97"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="457c68243336682b3c24262a68262a36052324246b222a33">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
TCCA, which is the aviation authority for Canada, issued TCCA AD
CF-2021-03 on February 11, 2021 (TCCA AD CF-2021-03) (also referred to
as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 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 Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and
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BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
August 3, 2021 (86 FR 41788). The NPRM was prompted by a report
indicating that during production, the manual opening and closing of
the OWEED prior to the installation of the OWEED interior panel could
have resulted in damaged insulation blankets below the left and right
OWEEDs. The NPRM proposed to require a one-time inspection for damage
of the insulation blankets below the left and right OWEEDs, and
replacement if necessary, as specified in TCCA AD CF-2021-03.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address potential damage to the
insulation blankets, which could result in delayed passenger evacuation
in the event of post-crash/post-impact fire events outside the
airplane. See the MCAI for additional background information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from one commenter, Delta Air Lines
(DAL). The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the
FAA's response to that comment.
Request To Omit Exception
DAL asked that the FAA remove the exception identified in paragraph
(h)(2) of the proposed AD, since it provides no value to the end
product. DAL stated that the instructions in TCCA AD
CF[dash]2021[dash]03, and Airbus Canada Service Bulletin
BD500[dash]258003, Issue 001, dated November 5, 2020, include
implementation of corrective action for discrepancies, and neither
allows deferring any corrective actions beyond maintenance after the
inspection is done and corrosion is documented.
The FAA does not agree with the commenter's request. This exception
was included to require replacement of any damaged insulation blanket
before further flight, because no separate compliance time was provided
in the referenced service information for the corrective actions.
Without the exception specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD,
operators could wait until the end of the compliance time (4,500 flight
hours or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first) to replace damaged insulation blankets, instead of
replacing them before further flight. Therefore, the FAA has not
changed this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Except for minor editorial changes, 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
TCCA AD CF-2021-03 describes procedures for a one-time visual
inspection for damage of the insulation blankets below the left and
right OWEEDs, and replacement of any damaged insulation blankets. This
material 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 33 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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3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255........................... $0 $255 $8,415
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that will be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Action
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170.... $150 $320
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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.
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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:
2021-26-27 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-21886; Docket No. FAA-2021-0615;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00177-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 3, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (type
certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Transport
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF-2021-03, issued February 11, 2021
(TCCA AD CF-2021-03).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during
production, the manual opening and closing of the over-wing
emergency exit door (OWEED) prior to the installation of the OWEED
interior panel could have resulted in damaged insulation blankets
below the left and right OWEEDs. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address this condition, which could result in delayed passenger
evacuation in the event of post-crash/post-impact fire events
outside the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, TCCA AD CF-2021-03.
(h) Exceptions to TCCA AD CF-2021-03
(1) Where TCCA AD CF-2021-03 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where TCCA AD CF-2021-03 specifies replacement of damaged
blankets, this AD requires replacement before further flight after
damage is detected.
(3) Where TCCA AD CF-2021-03 refers to ``hours air time,'' this
AD requires using flight hours.
(i) 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 TCCA; or Airbus Canada's TCCA Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must
include the DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Elizabeth Dowling,
Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#21180c4057520c4f5840424e0c424e52614740400f464e57"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d54400c1b1e4003140c0e02400e021e2d0b0c0c430a021b">[email protected]</span></a>.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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) Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF-2021-03, issued
February 11, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For TCCA AD CF-2021-03, contact Transport Canada National
Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A
0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-3639; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d0c09600e030d392e632a2e632e2c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7332375e303d3307105d14105d1012">[email protected]</span></a>; internet
<a href="https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation">https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation</a>.
(4) You may view this material 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 material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9afce8b4f3f4e9eafff9eef3f5f4daf4fbe8fbb4fdf5ec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bed8cc90d7d0cdcedbddcad7d1d0fed0dfccdf90d9d1c8">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on December 17, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-01567 Filed 1-26-22; 8:45 am]
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