Rule2022-21014
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
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Published
September 29, 2022
Effective
November 3, 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; Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600- 2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of displayed headings changing from MAG to TRU with no pilot action, which may result in misleading heading information on both primary function displays (PFDs) and multi-function displays (MFDs), and misleading course information on flight management systems (FMSs). This AD requires amending the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with updated procedures for accurate heading and course information. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 188 (Thursday, September 29, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58950-58953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21014]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0155; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00585-T;
Amendment 39-22075; AD 2022-12-03]
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; Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 &
702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes;
Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports
of displayed headings changing from MAG to TRU with no pilot action,
which may result in misleading heading information on both primary
function displays (PFDs) and multi-function displays (MFDs), and
misleading course information on flight management systems (FMSs). This
AD requires amending the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to
provide the flightcrew with updated procedures for accurate heading and
course information. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 3, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 3,
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#e99d818dc78a9b83a9d588c9819b8c8fd4" http: mhirj.com">mhirj.com</a>">thd.crj@<a href="http://mhirj.com">mhirj.com</a></a>; internet
<a href="http://mhirj.com">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://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2022-0155.
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-2022-0155; 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: Thomas Niczky, Aerospace Engineer,
Avionics and Electrical Systems 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#c9f0e4a8bfbae4a7b0a8aaa6e4aaa6ba89afa8a8e7aea6bf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="51687c3027227c3f2830323e7c323e22113730307f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2021-19, issued May 13,
2021 (TCCA AD CF-2021-19) (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-600-2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes; Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional
Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet
Series 550) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and
Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. You may examine
the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0155.
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; Model
CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes; Model CL-
600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet
Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
airplanes. The NPRM
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published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2022 (87 FR 19026). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of displayed headings changing from MAG to
TRU with no pilot action, which may result in misleading heading
information on both PFDs and MFDs, and misleading course information on
FMSs. The NPRM proposed to require amending the existing AFM to provide
the flightcrew with updated procedures for accurate heading and course
information. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent operation outside
the terrain and obstacle protection provided in instrument procedure
and route designs, which could result in reduced operational safety
margins. 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
MHI RJ Aviation ULC has issued the following service information,
which provides a procedure for revising, among other procedures, the
``Uncommanded True Heading Indication.''
<bullet> Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES, MHI RJ Model CL-600-2B19 AFM, CSP A-012, Volume 1, Revision
74, dated July 3, 2020.
Bombardier has issued the following service information, which
provides a procedure for revising, among other procedures, the
``Uncommanded True Heading Indication.'' These documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane models.
<bullet> Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2C10
(Series 700, 701, 702) and CL-600-2C11 (Series 550) AFM, CSP B-012,
Revision 30, dated February 28, 2020.
<bullet> Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2D24
(Series 900) and Model CL-600-2D15 (Series 705) AFM, CSP C-012, Volume
1, Revision 24, dated March 27, 2020.
<bullet> Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2E25
(Series 1000) AFM, CSP D-012, Revision 23, dated February 14, 2020.
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 1,113 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 $94,605
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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:
2022-12-03 MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22075; Docket No. FAA-2022-0155;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00585-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 3, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC (type certificate
previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(1) Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes
equipped with inertial reference system (IRS) part number (P/N)
465020-0400-0400, 465020-0400-0401, 465020-0400-0402, or 465020-
0400-0403.
(2) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702)
airplanes, Model CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes,
Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and Model CL-
600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, equipped with IRS P/N
465020-0400-0401, 465020-0400-0402 or 465020-0400-0403.
(3) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes,
equipped with IRS P/N 465020-0400-0402 or 465020-0400-0403.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34; Navigation
System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of displayed headings changing
from MAG to TRU with no pilot action, which may result in misleading
heading information on both primary function displays (PFDs) and
multi-function displays (MFDs), and misleading course information on
flight management systems (FMSs). The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent operation outside the terrain and obstacle protection
provided in instrument procedure and route designs, which could
result in reduced operational safety margins.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Amend 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 Section 05-
15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL PROCEDURES, of the
applicable AFM identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR29SE22.001
(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 local Flight Standards District 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 local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district 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-2021-19, issued May 13, 2021, for 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-
2022-0155.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Thomas Niczky,
Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7347; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#457c68243336682b3c24262a68262a36052324246b222a33"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93aabef2e5e0befdeaf2f0fcbef0fce0d3f5f2f2bdf4fce5">[email protected]</span></a>.
(j) 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) Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2C10
(Series 700, 701, 702) and CL-600-2C11 (Series 550) Airplane Flight
Manual (AFM), CSP B-012, Revision 30, dated February 28, 2020.
(ii) Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2D24
(Series 900) and Model CL-600-2D15 (Series 705) AFM, CSP C-012,
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Volume 1, Revision 24, dated March 27, 2020.
(iii) Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2E25
(Series 1000) AFM, CSP D-012, Revision 23, dated February 14, 2020.
(iv) Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, of Chapter 5, ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES, of MHI RJ Model CL-600-2B19 AFM, CSP A-012, Volume 1,
Revision 74, dated July 3, 2020.
(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#1c687478327f6e765c207d3c746e797a21" http: mhirj.com">mhirj.com</a>">thd.crj@<a href="http://mhirj.com">mhirj.com</a></a>;
internet <a href="http://mhirj.com">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#caacb8e4a3a4b9baafa9bea3a5a48aa4abb8abe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a3c28743334292a3f392e3335341a343b283b743d352c">[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 June 2, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
Editorial note: This document was received for publication by
the Office of the Federal Register on September 23, 2022.
[FR Doc. 2022-21014 Filed 9-28-22; 8:45 am]
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