Rule2022-20490
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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Published
September 22, 2022
Effective
October 27, 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 reports that significant water accumulation was discovered in the oxygen service compartment access panels of multiple airplanes. This AD requires modifying the oxygen service compartment door to introduce a means of water drainage. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 183 (Thursday, September 22, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57812-57814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20490]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0681; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01292-T;
Amendment 39-22149; AD 2022-17-11]
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 reports that significant water accumulation was discovered
in the oxygen service compartment access panels of multiple airplanes.
This AD requires modifying the oxygen service compartment door to
introduce a means of water drainage. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 27, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 27,
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#aacbc984d3dfc6eacbcfd8c584c8c5c7c8cbd8cec3cfd884c9c5c7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="573634792e223b17363225387935383a353625333e32257934383a">[email protected]</span></a>; internet
<a href="https://www.bombardier.com">https://www.bombardier.com</a>. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
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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> under Docket No.
FAA-2022-0681.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> under Docket
No. FAA-2022-0681; 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: Gabriel Kim, 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#1e27337f686d3370677f7d71337d716d5e787f7f30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="20190d4156530d4e5941434f0d434f53604641410e474f56">[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 16, 2022 (87 FR 36272). The NPRM was prompted by AD
CF-2021-40, dated November 19, 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 significant water
accumulation was discovered in the oxygen service compartment access
panels during production activities on multiple airplanes and that, if
not corrected, the freeze/thaw cycle of accumulated water may damage
oxygen connections inside the compartment, leading to oxygen leakage
and risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require modifying the oxygen
service compartment door to introduce a means of water drainage. 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="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-0681.
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
The FAA reviewed Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-7508, Revision
1, dated January 13, 2021. This service information specifies
procedures for, among other actions not specified in this AD, modifying
the oxygen service compartment door to introduce a means of water
drainage. The modification also includes a general visual inspection
for damage of the oxygen access panel placard, and replacement of a
damaged placard.
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 40 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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4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340........................... $0 $340 $13,600
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $40 $125
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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected operators.
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
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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:
2022-17-11 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22149; Docket No. FAA-
2022-0681; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01292-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 27, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Bombardier
Service Bulletin 700-52-7508, Revision 01, dated January 13, 2021.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that significant water
accumulation was discovered in the oxygen service compartment of
multiple airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address water
ingress through oxygen service compartment access panels. If not
addressed, the freeze/thaw cycle of accumulated water may damage
oxygen connections inside the compartment, leading to oxygen leakage
and risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
Within 25 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the
oxygen service compartment door in accordance with Part A of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-
7508, Revision 1, dated January 13, 2021.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-7508, dated
September 4, 2020.
(i) 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
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-2021-40, dated November 19, 2021, for
related information. This TCCA AD may be found in the AD docket at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-0681.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Gabriel Kim,
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#97aebaf6e1e4baf9eef6f4f8baf4f8e4d7f1f6f6b9f0f8e1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6b52460a1d184605120a0804460804182b0d0a0a450c041d">[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 700-52-7508, Revision 1, dated
January 13, 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#ceafade0b7bba28eafabbca1e0aca1a3acafbcaaa7abbce0ada1a3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="accdcf82d5d9c0eccdc9dec382cec3c1cecddec8c5c9de82cfc3c1">[email protected]</span></a>; internet
<a href="https://www.bombardier.com">https://www.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#1b7d69357275686b7e786f7274755b757a697a357c746d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1076623e797e6360757364797f7e507e7162713e777f66">[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 August 10, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-20490 Filed 9-21-22; 8:45 am]
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