Rule2022-18113
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
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Published
August 23, 2022
Effective
September 27, 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-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a certain nondestructive test (NDT) procedure associated with a certain airworthiness limitation for inspecting surface and subsurface fatigue cracks at certain fuselage stations does not address all required inspections. This AD requires using a revised NDT procedure when performing an airworthiness limitation task. This AD also prohibits the use of earlier revisions of that NDT procedure. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51590-51592]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18113]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0590; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01395-T;
Amendment 39-22134; AD 2022-16-05]
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-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100
& 440) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a
certain nondestructive test (NDT) procedure associated with a certain
airworthiness limitation for inspecting surface and subsurface fatigue
cracks at certain fuselage stations does not address all required
inspections. This AD requires using a revised NDT procedure when
performing an airworthiness limitation task. This AD also prohibits the
use of earlier revisions of that NDT procedure. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 27, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
27, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For 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#52263a367c312038123f3a3b20387c313d3f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="314559551f52435b715c5958435b1f525e5c">[email protected]</span></a>; internet
<a href="http://www.mhirj.com">www.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 at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-
0590.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0590; 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: Deep Gaurav, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7300; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e77632f383d6320372f2d21632d213d0e282f2f60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86bfabe7f0f5abe8ffe7e5e9abe5e9f5c6e0e7e7a8e1e9f0">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2021-47, dated December 13,
2021 (TCCA AD CF-2021-47) (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2022-0590.
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-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2022 (87 FR 32365).
The NPRM was prompted by a determination that a certain NDT procedure
associated with a certain airworthiness limitation for inspecting
surface and subsurface fatigue cracks at fuselage station (FS) 460 and
FS513 does not address all required inspections. The NPRM proposed to
require using a revised NDT procedure when performing an airworthiness
limitation task. The NPRM also proposed to prohibit the use of earlier
revisions of that NDT procedure. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
such fatigue cracks, which could result in failure of the pressure
floor skin and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane during
flight. See the MCAI for additional background information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data 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
MHI RJ Aviation ULC has issued MHI RJ CRJ200 NDTM Temporary
Revision 53-109, dated March 5, 2021. This temporary revision describes
an NDT procedure to do a special detailed inspection (eddy current
inspection) for surface and subsurface cracks at FS460 and FS513. 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.
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD will affect 427 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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6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510........................... $0 $510 $217,770
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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:
2022-16-05 MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22134; Docket No. FAA-2022-0590;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01395-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective September 27,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, certificated in any
category, serial numbers 7003 through 8079 inclusive, on which
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-53-067 and/or Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601R-53-077 has been incorporated.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that a certain
nondestructive test procedure associated with a certain
airworthiness limitation for inspecting surface and subsurface
fatigue cracks at fuselage station (FS) 460 and FS513 does not
address all required inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address such fatigue cracks, which could result in failure of the
pressure floor skin and consequent rapid decompression of the
airplane during flight.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Maintenance Procedure Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, use MHI RJ CRJ200
Nondestructive Testing Manual (NDTM) Part 6--Eddy Current, procedure
number 53-41-194, Special Detailed Inspection of the Pressure Floor
at FS460.00 and/or FS513.00 Between LBL18.00 and RBL18.00, as
specified in MHI RJ CRJ200 NDTM Temporary Revision 53-109, dated
March 5, 2021, when performing airworthiness limitation task number
53-41-194.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): MHI RJ CRJ200 NDTM Temporary Revision
53-109, dated March 5, 2021, revises procedure number 53-41-194
specified in airworthiness limitation task number 53-41-194, which
can be found in Appendix B, Airworthiness Limitations, in Part 2,
Airworthiness Requirements, of the MHI RJ CL-600-2B19 Maintenance
Requirements Manual, CSP A-053.
(h) Maintenance Procedure Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, it is prohibited to use MHI
RJ CRJ200 NDTM Part 6--Eddy Current, procedure number 53-41-194,
dated October 10, 2020, or earlier revisions when performing
airworthiness limitation task number 53-41-194.
(i) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR
21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the
airplane can be inspected, provided the flight is a non-revenue
flight.
(j) 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; fax 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, 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.
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(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) TCCA AD CF-2021-47, dated December 13, 2021, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2022-0590.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Deep Gaurav,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone: 516-228-7300; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#96f2f3f3e6b8f1f7e3e4f7e0d6f0f7f7b8f1f9e0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4e2a2b2b3e60292f3b3c2f380e282f2f60292138">[email protected]</span></a>.
(l) 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) MHI RJ CRJ200 Nondestructive Testing Manual Temporary
Revision 53-109, dated March 5, 2021.
(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#d7a3bfb3f9b4a5bd97babfbea5bdf9b4b8ba"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="54203c307a37263e14393c3d263e7a373b39">[email protected]</span></a>;
internet <a href="http://www.mhirj.com">www.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#274155094e4954574244534e4849674946554609404851"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7117035f181f0201141205181e1f311f1003105f161e07">[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 July 28, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-18113 Filed 8-22-22; 8:45 am]
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