Proposed Rule2022-26471
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
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Published
December 6, 2022
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that, due to a lack of flightcrew awareness, smoke hoods with a certain part number installed throughout the airplane could be mistaken for protective breathing equipment (PBE). This proposed AD would require an inspection or records review to determine if any smoke hood with a certain part number is installed in any location on the airplane and, depending on the results, removing the smoke hood and associated placards and installing new placards. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 6, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 74535-74537]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26471]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1572; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00350-T]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601),
and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by a determination that, due to a lack of
flightcrew awareness, smoke hoods with a certain part number installed
throughout the airplane could be mistaken for protective breathing
equipment (PBE). This proposed AD would require an inspection or
records review to determine if any smoke hood with a certain part
number is installed in any location on the airplane and, depending on
the results, removing the smoke hood and associated placards and
installing new placards. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 20,
2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1572; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For service information identified in this NPRM, 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#82e3e1acfbf7eec2e3e7f0edacbee3a2eaf0e7e4bf" 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chirayu Gupta, 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#bf8692dec9cc92d1c6dedcd092dcd0ccffd9dede91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="01382c6077722c6f7860626e2c626e72416760602f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1572; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-00350-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Chirayu Gupta, 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#053c28647376286b7c64666a28666a76456364642b626a73"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d6effbb7a0a5fbb8afb7b5b9fbb5b9a596b0b7b7f8b1b9a0">[email protected]</span></a>. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is
not specifically
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designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this
rulemaking.
Background
Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has
issued Transport Canada AD CF-2022-10, dated March 10, 2022 (Transport
Canada AD CF-2022-10) (also referred to after this as the MCAI), to
correct an unsafe condition on all Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11,
CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 airplanes. The MCAI states that
Bombardier, Inc., determined that, due to a lack of flightcrew
awareness, smoke hoods with a certain part number installed throughout
the airplane could be mistaken for PBE. The MCAI requires that
operators verify if a smoke hood with a certain part number is
installed in any location on the airplane and, depending on the
results, removing the smoke hood and associated placards and installing
new placards. The MCAI states that in a fire or smoke event the
flightcrew might initially attempt to use the smoke hood believing it
to be PBE, which could result in a delay in identifying the source of
the smoke or fire.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1572.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed the following Bombardier, Inc. service
information, which specify procedures to verify (via inspection or
records review) if any smoke hood having part number MR-10008N is
installed in the flight deck, forward wardrobe or any location on the
airplane, removing any affected smoke hood and associated placards, and
installing new placards. These documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplane models and configurations.
<bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0778, dated September 22,
2021.
<bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-1110, dated September 22,
2021.
<bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-25-004, dated September
22, 2021.
<bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin, 605-25-014, dated September
22, 2021.
<bullet> Bombardier Service Bulletin, 650-25-016, dated September
22, 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.
FAA's Determination
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
and service information described above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM
after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information already described.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 698 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed 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 $59,330
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions 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 these on-condition actions:
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...... $9 $94
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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
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:
Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2022-1572; Project Identifier MCAI-
2022-00350-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by January 20, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of
this AD.
(1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes.
(2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes.
(3) Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants)
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that, due to a lack of
flightcrew awareness, smoke hoods with a certain part number
installed throughout the airplane could be mistaken for protective
breathing equipment (PBE). The FAA is issuing this AD to address, in
a fire or smoke event, that the flightcrew might initially
attempting to use the smoke hood believing it to be PBE. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in a delay in identifying
the source of the smoke or fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Do an
inspection to determine if any smoke hood having part number (P/N)
MR-10008N is installed in the flight deck, forward wardrobe, or any
other location in the airplane. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number
of the smoke hood can be conclusively determined from that review.
(h) Corrective Action
If, during the inspection or records review required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, any smoke hood having P/N MR-10008N is
found on the airplane, within 12 months after the effective date of
this AD, remove the smoke hood, including any associated placards,
and install a new placard, in accordance with Section 2.B. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Bombardier service
bulletin specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (5) of this AD; or
the method specified in paragraph (h)(6) of this AD; as applicable.
(1) For Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes: Bombardier Service
Bulletin 600-0778, dated September 22, 2021.
(2) For Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes: Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601-1110, dated September 22, 2021.
(3) For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (604 variant) with serial
numbers 5301 through 5644 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin
604-25-004, dated September 22, 2021.
(4) For Model CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) airplanes with serial
numbers 5701 through 5988 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin
605-25-014, dated September 22, 2021.
(5) For Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (604 variant) with serial
numbers 6050 through 6099 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin
650-25-016, dated September 22, 2021.
(6) For Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A and 601-3R Variants)
airplanes: A method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada; or Bombardier, Inc.'s Transport Canada
Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the
approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(i) Additional 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 New York ACO
Branch, mail it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, at the address identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD or
email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83baaee2f5f0aeedfae2e0ecaee0ecf0c3e5e2e2ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="784155190e0b551601191b17551b170b381e1919561f170e">[email protected]</span></a>. If mailing information, also
submit information by email. 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; or Bombardier, Inc.'s Transport
Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Additional Information
(1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-10, dated March 10,
2022, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found
in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-1572.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Chirayu Gupta,
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#0c35216d7a7f2162756d6f63216f637f4c6a6d6d226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="162f3b7760653b786f7775793b7579655670777738717960">[email protected]</span></a>.
(k) 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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0778, dated September 22,
2021.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-1110, dated September 22,
2021.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-25-004, dated September
22, 2021.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin, 605-25-014, dated September
22, 2021.
(v) Bombardier Service Bulletin, 650-25-016, dated September 22,
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#5130327f28243d113034233e7f6d3071392334376c" 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#c8aebae6a1a6bbb8adabbca1a7a688a6a9baa9e6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6006124e090e1310050314090f0e200e0112014e070f16">[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 December 1, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-26471 Filed 12-5-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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