Rule2022-19778
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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Published
September 14, 2022
Effective
October 19, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A and 601-3R Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that during certain operating modes, the flight guidance/autopilot does not account for engine failure while capturing an altitude. This AD requires revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with a new limitation and procedure for operation during certain flight modes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 14, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56259-56264]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19778]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0398; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00881-T;
Amendment 39-22085; AD 2022-12-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; 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 Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601),
and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A and 601-3R Variants) airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports that during certain operating modes, the flight
guidance/autopilot does not account for engine failure while capturing
an altitude. This AD requires revising the existing airplane flight
manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with a new limitation and
procedure for operation during certain
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flight modes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 19, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 19,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400
C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone 514-855-2999; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c6d6f227579604c6d697e6322306d2c647e696a31" http: bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a>">ac.yul@aero.<a href="http://bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a></a>; internet
<a href="http://bombardier.com">bombardier.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://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2022-0398.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0398; 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: Steven Dzierzynski, Aerospace
Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
516-228-7367; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6d54400c1b1e4003140c0e02400e021e2d0b0c0c430a021b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c4fde9a5b2b7e9aabda5a7abe9a7abb784a2a5a5eaa3abb2">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2020-02, dated February 13,
2020 (TCCA AD CF-2020-02), to correct an unsafe condition for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL-
600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) 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 Bombardier,
Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL-600-2B16 (601-
3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on April 11, 2022 (87 FR 21037). The NPRM was prompted
by reports that during certain operating modes, the flight guidance/
autopilot does not account for engine failure while capturing an
altitude. The NPRM proposed to require revising the existing AFM to
provide the flightcrew with a new limitation and procedure for
operation during certain flight modes. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address a possible engine failure during or before a climb while in
ALTSEL, ASEL or ALTS CAP mode, which could cause the airspeed to drop
significantly below the safe operating speed. Prompt crew intervention
may be required to maintain a safe operating speed.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Change to the Applicability
Since the FAA issued the NPRM, TCCA revised AD CF-2020-02 and
issued TCCA AD CF-2020-02R1, dated August 11, 2022 (TCCA AD CF-2020-
02R1) (also referred to as the MCAI). TCCA stated the applicability was
revised to remove Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variants) as it was determined
that these airplanes do not utilize ALTSEL, ASEL and ALTS CAP modes in
their configurations. TCCA also stated that the AFM references for
these airplanes were removed from the TCCA AD. You may examine the MCAI
in the AD docket on the internet at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0398.
The FAA concurs with the change to the applicability because Model
CL-600-2B16 (604 Variants) airplanes are not affected by the identified
unsafe condition. The FAA has revised the applicability of this AD
accordingly. The FAA has also removed the AFM references for these
airplanes from this final rule and revised the Costs of Compliance
paragraph in this final rule to specify there are 123 affected U.S.
airplanes.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Except for minor editorial
changes and the changes described previously, 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 the following service information. This
service information contains a new AFM limitation and procedure for
operation during certain flight modes. These documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane configurations. These
configurations may include the presence or absence of winglets,
incorporation of service bulletin 601-0300 which introduces an airspeed
limitation placard, and the type of engine installed on the airplane.
<bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Bombardier Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM,
Product Support Publication (PSP) No. 601-1B-1, Revision 85, dated June
16, 2021.
<bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Bombardier
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B-1, Revision
85, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Bombardier Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP
No. 601A-1-1, Revision 96, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ASEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Bombardier
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-1-1, Revision
96, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, Product
Publication No. 600, Revision A115, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Normal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, Product Publication No. 600,
Revision A115, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, PSP No. 600-1,
Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model
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CL-600-1A11, AFM, PSP No. 600-1, Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-
1A, Revision 129, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A, Revision 129, dated
June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-
1A-1, Revision 83, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A-1, Revision 83, dated
June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Automatic Flight Control System Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-
1B, Revision 87, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B, Revision 87, dated
June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-
1, Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
<bullet> Engine Failure in Climb During ASEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-1, Revision 107, dated
June 16, 2021.
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 123 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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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $10,455
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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:
2022-12-13 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22085; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0398; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00881-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 19, 2022.
(b) Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated
in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this
AD.
(1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600), serial numbers 1001 through 1085
inclusive.
(2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601), serial numbers 3001 through 3066
inclusive.
(3) Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A and 601-3R Variants), serial
numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto flight.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that during certain operating
modes, the flight guidance/autopilot does not account for engine
failure while capturing an altitude. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address a possible engine failure during or before a climb while in
ALTSEL, ASEL or ALTS CAP mode, which could cause the airspeed to
drop significantly below the safe operating speed. Prompt crew
intervention may be required to maintain a safe operating speed.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of the Existing Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
existing AFM to incorporate the information specified in the
limitation and procedure specified in the applicable AFM specified
in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
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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 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
Bombardier, Inc.'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-2020-02R1, dated August 11, 2022, for
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related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
internet at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2022-0398.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven
Dzierzynski, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c9f0e4a8bfbae4a7b0a8aaa6e4aaa6ba89afa8a8e7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f56420e191c4201160e0c00420c001c2f090e0e41080019">[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) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Bombardier Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12,
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), Product Support Publication (PSP) No.
601-1B-1, Revision 85, dated June 16, 2021.
(ii) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Bombardier
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B-1,
Revision 85, dated June 16, 2021.
(iii) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Bombardier Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM,
PSP No. 601A-1-1, Revision 96, dated June 16, 2021.
(iv) Engine Failure in Climb During ASEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Bombardier
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-1-1,
Revision 96, dated June16, 2021.
(v) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, Product
Publication No. 600, Revision A115, dated June 16, 2021.
(vi) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Normal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, Product Publication No. 600,
Revision A115, dated June 16, 2021.
(vii) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, PSP No.
600-1, Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
(viii) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-1A11, AFM, PSP No. 600-1, Revision 107,
dated June 16, 2021.
(ix) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No.
601-1A, Revision 129, dated June 16, 2021.
Note 1 to paragraph (ix): The page date for page i of the
Limitations Contents specified in the List of Effective Pages of the
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A, Revision
129, dated June 16, 2021, is incorrect; the correct page date is
April 16, 2020.
(x) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A, Revision 129,
dated June 16, 2021.
(xi) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No.
601-1A-1, Revision 83, dated June 16, 2021.
Note 2 to paragraph (xi): The page date for page i of the
Limitations Contents specified in the List of Effective Pages of the
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A-1,
Revision 83, dated June 16, 2021, is incorrect; the correct page
date is April 16, 2020.
(xii) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1A-1, Revision 83,
dated June 16, 2021.
(xiii) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No.
601-1B, Revision 87, dated June 16, 2021.
Note 3 to paragraph (xiii): Page iii of the Limitations Contents
specified in the List of Effective Pages of the Canadair Challenger
Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B, Revision 87, dated June 16,
2021, does not exist.
(xiv) Engine Failure in Climb During ALTSEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-2A12, AFM, PSP No. 601-1B, Revision 87,
dated June 16, 2021.
(xv) Automatic Flight Control System, Systems Limitations,
Limitations, Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No.
601A-1, Revision 107, dated June 16, 2021.
(xvi) Engine Failure in Climb During ASEL, Airplane Handling
Procedures Following Engine Failure, Abnormal Procedures, Canadair
Challenger Model CL-600-2B16, AFM, PSP No. 601A-1, Revision 107,
dated June 16, 2021.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400
C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone 514-855-2999; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#68090b46111d0428090d1a0746540948001a0d0e55" http: bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a>">ac.yul@aero.<a href="http://bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a></a>; internet
<a href="http://bombardier.com">bombardier.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#d7b1a5f9beb9a4a7b2b4a3beb8b997b9b6a5b6f9b0b8a1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ec8a9ec285829f9c898f98858382ac828d9e8dc28b839a">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="http://archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on August 16, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-19778 Filed 9-13-22; 8:45 am]
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