Rule2022-16058
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
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Published
July 27, 2022
Effective
August 31, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the failure of certain primary ejector fuel feed flexible hoses, which may have a thinner liner than specified by design requirements, and are therefore more susceptible to cracking. This AD requires replacing the hoses. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 27, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45010-45013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16058]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0388; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01604-T;
Amendment 39-22088; AD 2022-13-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (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 MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
701 & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and
CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of the failure of certain primary ejector fuel feed flexible
hoses, which may have a thinner liner than specified by design
requirements, and are therefore more susceptible to cracking. This AD
requires replacing the hoses. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 31, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 31,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For Bombardier service information identified in this final
rule, contact MHI RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655
Ave. des Grandes-Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Qu[eacute]bec J7H
0E2 Canada; North America toll-free telephone 833-990-7272 or direct-
dial telephone 450-990-7272; fax 514-855-8501; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#116579753f72637b517c7978637b3f727e7c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="22564a460c415048624f4a4b50480c414d4f">[email protected]</span></a>;
internet <a href="https://mhirj.com">https://mhirj.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0388.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-
0388; 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, 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; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#596074382f2a743720383a36743a362a193f3838773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c3faeea2b5b0eeadbaa2a0aceea0acb083a5a2a2eda4acb5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2020-03, dated March 5,
2020 (TCCA AD CF-2020-03) (also referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2C10
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series
550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by
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searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0388.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain MHI RJ Aviation
ULC Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2C11
(Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-
600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet
Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
April 1, 2022 (87 FR 19032). The NPRM was prompted by reports of the
failure of certain primary ejector fuel feed flexible hoses, which may
have a thinner liner than specified by design requirements, and are
therefore more susceptible to cracking. The NPRM proposed to require
replacing the hoses. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a possible
fuel hose leak, which could cause a lateral imbalance with an adverse
effect on the airplane's controllability, or result in a dual inflight
engine shutdown (IFSD). See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA), who supported the NPRM without change.
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
Bombardier has issued Service Bulletin 670BA-28-040, dated
September 30, 2019. This service information describes procedures for,
among other actions, replacing any primary ejector fuel feed flexible
hose, (P/N) CC670-62022-3 and CC670-62022-4, having serial numbers 001
through 2470 inclusive. 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 457 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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12 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,020........................ $2,872 $3,892 $1,778,644
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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:
2022-13-02 MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22088; Docket No. FAA-2022-0388;
Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01604-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 31, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) and
CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes, serial numbers
10002 through 10325 inclusive.
(2) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL-600-2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial numbers 15001 through
15263 inclusive.
(3) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000), serial numbers
19001 through 19013 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel system.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of the failure of certain
primary ejector fuel feed flexible hoses, which may have a thinner
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liner than specified by design requirements, and are therefore more
susceptible to cracking. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a
possible fuel hose leak, which could cause a lateral imbalance with
an adverse effect on the airplane's controllability, or result in a
dual inflight engine shutdown (IFSD).
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
At the applicable time specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD: Replace each hose having part number (P/N) CC670-62022-3
and P/N CC670-62022-4 and serial number 001 through 2470 inclusive,
in accordance with Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-28-040, dated September 30, 2019.
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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
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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 MHI RJ
Aviation ULC'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-2020-03, dated March 5, 2020, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2022-0388.
(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; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8bb2a6eafdf8a6e5f2eae8e4a6e8e4f8cbedeaeaa5ece4fd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cbf2e6aabdb8e6a5b2aaa8a4e6a8a4b88badaaaae5aca4bd">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-28-040, dated September
30, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact MHI
RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des Grandes-
Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Qu[eacute]bec J7H 0E2 Canada;
North America toll-free telephone 833-990-7272 or direct-dial
telephone 450-990-7272; fax 514-855-8501; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f98d919dd79a8b93b99491908b93d79a9694"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="601408044e03120a200d0809120a4e030f0d">[email protected]</span></a>;
internet <a href="https://mhirj.com">https://mhirj.com</a>.
(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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9afce8b4f3f4e9eafff9eef3f5f4daf4fbe8fbb4fdf5ec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="187e6a3671766b687d7b6c7177765876796a79367f776e">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on June 10, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-16058 Filed 7-26-22; 8:45 am]
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