Rule2022-02753
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
February 10, 2022
Effective
March 17, 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 reports of loose or disconnected powerplant FIREX interconnection hoses. This AD requires replacing certain existing FIREX hose assemblies with a newly designed FIREX hose assembly, 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 28 (Thursday, February 10, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7679-7681]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02753]
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Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 28 / Thursday, February 10, 2022 /
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0696; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00032-T;
Amendment 39-21923; AD 2022-03-06]
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 reports of loose or
disconnected powerplant FIREX interconnection hoses. This AD requires
replacing certain existing FIREX hose assemblies with a newly designed
FIREX hose assembly, 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 17, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publications listed in this AD as of March 17,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For TCCA material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact 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#6c2d28412f222c180f420b0f420f0d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="80c1c4adc3cec0f4e3aee7e3aee3e1">[email protected]</span></a>; internet <a href="https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation">https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation</a>.
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. It is also available in the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0696.
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-2021-0696; 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#edd4c08c9b9ec083948c8e82c08e829ead8b8c8cc38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2a13074b5c590744534b4945074945596a4c4b4b044d455c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
TCCA, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued TCCA
AD CF-2021-01, dated January 8, 2021 (TCCA AD CF-2021-01) (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 BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2021 (86 FR
47424). The NPRM was prompted by reports of loose powerplant FIREX
interconnection hoses, and in one instance a hose was found
disconnected. An investigation by the manufacturer determined that if
the instructions for connecting the FIREX hose are not followed
properly, hoses can become loose or disconnected. The NPRM proposed to
require replacing certain existing FIREX hose assemblies with a newly
designed FIREX hose assembly, as specified in TCCA AD CF-2021-01.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the possibility that fire
extinguishing agent may not be effectively applied should a fire occur
within a powerplant assembly that has a partially or completely
disconnected FIREX hose, which could result in the inability to put out
a fire in the engine. See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from Air Line Pilots Association,
International, who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received an additional comment from Delta Air Lines. The
following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response.
Request To Withdraw the Proposed AD
Delta Air Lines (DAL) requested that the FAA withdraw the proposed
AD. DAL stated that it had already accomplished the required actions of
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD by accomplishing the actions specified
in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Service Bulletin (SB) BD500-262003
Issue 002, dated January 7, 2020.
The FAA does not agree with the request to withdraw this AD. Even
though DAL is the only current U.S. operator of the applicable
airplanes, the AD must still be issued in case of any future imports of
the airplanes.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
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-2021-01 describes procedures for replacing certain
existing
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FIREX hose assemblies on each powerplant with a newly designed FIREX
hose assembly with provisions for the installation of safety cables at
each end, in order to prevent the hose from becoming loose or
disconnected. 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 36 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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5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425........................... $13,012 $13,437 $483,732
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.
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:
2022-03-06 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-21923; Docket No. FAA-2021-0696;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00032-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 17, 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-2021-01, dated January 8, 2021
(TCCA AD CF-2021-01).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of loose or disconnected
powerplant FIREX interconnection hoses. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the possibility that fire extinguishing agent may not be
effectively applied should a fire occur within a powerplant assembly
that has a partially or completely disconnected FIREX hose, which
could result in the inability to put out a fire in the engine.
(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-2021-01.
(h) Exceptions to TCCA AD CF-2021-01
(1) Where TCCA AD CF-2021-01 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where TCCA AD CF-2021-01 refers to ``hours air time,'' this
AD requires using ``flight hours.''
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in TCCA AD CF-2021-
01 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this
AD does not include that requirement.
(j) Additional 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 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; tax 516-794-5531. 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,
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FAA; or TCCA; or Airbus Canada Limited Partnership's TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval
must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(k) 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#f6cfdb978085db988f979599db959985b6909797d8919980"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b68f9bd7c0c59bd8cfd7d5d99bd5d9c5f6d0d7d798d1d9c0">[email protected]</span></a>.
(l) 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 AD CF-2021-01, dated January
8, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For TCCA AD CF-2021-01, 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#f8b9bcd5bbb6b88c9bd69f9bd69b99"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d2c29402e232d190e430a0e430e0c">[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#a3c5d18dcacdd0d3c6c0d7cacccde3cdc2d1c28dc4ccd5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c4a2b6eaadaab7b4a1a7b0adabaa84aaa5b6a5eaa3abb2">[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 January 20, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-02753 Filed 2-9-22; 8:45 am]
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