Rule2022-19807
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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Published
September 15, 2022
Effective
October 20, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that the baggage bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly might not have been installed with the correct torque. This AD requires re-torqueing the baggage bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly to the correct torque values, and applying corrosion inhibiting compound on the discharge tubes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 178 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56578-56580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19807]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0687; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01405-T;
Amendment 39-22161; AD 2022-18-10]
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 BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that the baggage bay line fire
extinguishing tube assembly might not have been installed with the
correct torque. This AD requires re-torqueing the baggage bay line fire
extinguishing tube assembly to the correct torque values, and applying
corrosion inhibiting compound on the discharge tubes. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 20, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 20,
2022.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0687; 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> 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#4322206d3a362f032226312c6d7f22632b3126257e" http: bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a>">ac.yul@aero.<a href="http://bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a></a>; website
<a href="http://bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a>.
<bullet> 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://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-0687.
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; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7b42561a0d085615021a1814561814083b1d1a1a551c140d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dee7f3bfa8adf3b0a7bfbdb1f3bdb1ad9eb8bfbff0b9b1a8">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
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 BD-700-2A12 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 21, 2022 (87 FR 36773). The NPRM was prompted by TCCA
AD CF-2021-48, dated December 15, 2021, issued by Transport Canada
Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada
(referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that the baggage
bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly may not have been installed
in production with the correct torque. Although the baggage bay is
accessible to the crew during flight with portable fire extinguishers,
incorrect torqueing of the baggage bay line fire extinguishing tube
assembly could lead to loss of the built-in fire extinguishing system
for the baggage bay.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require re-torqueing the baggage
bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly to the correct torque values,
and applying corrosion inhibiting compound on the discharge tubes. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0687.
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
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product.
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.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier Inc. has issued Service Bulletin 700-26-7503, dated
April 22, 2021. This service information describes procedures for re-
torqueing the baggage bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly to the
correct torque values, and applying corrosion inhibiting compound on
the discharge tubes. 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 42 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............................. $5 $90 $3,780
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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.
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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:
2022-18-10 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22161; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0687; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01405-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 20, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 70006
through 70044 inclusive, S/Ns 70046 through 70052 inclusive, and S/
Ns 70055, 70056, and 70062.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that the baggage bay
line fire extinguishing tube assembly might not have been installed
with the correct torque. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
improper torqueing, which may lead to loss of the fire extinguishing
system, which could prevent extinguishing a fire and possibly result
in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Re-Torque Fire Extinguishing Tube Assembly
Within 28 months after the effective date of this AD: Re-torque
the baggage bay line fire extinguishing tube assembly to the correct
torque values, and apply corrosion inhibiting compound on the
discharge tubes, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-7503, dated April 22, 2021.
(h) No Reporting Requirement
Although Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-7503, dated April
22, 2021, specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
(i) Other 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.
(j) Additional Information
(1) Refer to TCCA AD CF-2021-48, dated December 15, 2021, for
related information. This TCCA AD may be found in the AD docket at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-
0687.
(2) 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; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d14004c5b5e0043544c4e42004e425e6d4b4c4c034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97aebaf6e1e4baf9eef6f4f8baf4f8e4d7f1f6f6b9f0f8e1">[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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-26-7503, dated April 22,
2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(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#c5a4a6ebbcb0a985a4a0b7aaebf9a4e5adb7a0a3f8" http: bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a>">ac.yul@aero.<a href="http://bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a></a>; website
<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#167064387f7865667375627f7978567877647738717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3452461a5d5a47445157405d5b5a745a5546551a535b42">[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 19, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-19807 Filed 9-14-22; 8:45 am]
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