Proposed Rule2022-28063
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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December 27, 2022
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Abstract
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) 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. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of some passenger oxygen mask dispensing units (MDUs) with lanyards that are too long to meet the proper length specifications of the airplane. This proposed AD would require replacing the affected MDUs with units that meet the proper length specifications, replacing the placards, and re-identifying the assemblies. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 27, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 79259-79261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28063]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1654; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01165-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 certain 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 reports of some passenger oxygen mask
dispensing units (MDUs) with lanyards that are too long to meet the
proper length specifications of the airplane. This proposed AD would
require replacing the affected MDUs with units that meet the proper
length specifications, replacing the placards, and re-identifying the
assemblies. 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 February
10, 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-2022-1654; 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#e08183ce99958ca08185928fcedc81c088928586dd" 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: Elizabeth M. Dowling, Aerospace
Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-361-8046; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#063f2b6770752b687f6765692b6569754660676728616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="350c18544346185b4c54565a18565a46755354541b525a43">[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-2022-1654; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-01165-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
Elizabeth M. Dowling, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and
Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-361-8046; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#edd4c08c9b9ec083948c8e82c08e829ead8b8c8cc38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="754c58140306581b0c14161a58161a06351314145b121a03">[email protected]</span></a>. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is
not specifically 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-2022-50, dated August 25, 2022 (also
referred to after this as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition on
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 MCAI
states that lanyards of passenger mask dispensing units installed in
the affected airplanes are too long to meet the proper length
specifications of the aircraft. This condition, if not corrected, could
result in the inability to initiate the flow of oxygen to the mask when
required in an emergency situation, with no indication to the passenger
that they are not receiving oxygen.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1654.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Bombardier has issued the following service information, which
describes procedures for identifying part numbers of the drop-down
oxygen boxes, performing drop-down oxygen mask
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reach testing, marking failed seats as inoperative with placards, and
replacing affected oxygen masks:
<bullet> Service Bulletin 600-0777, dated December 13, 2021.
<bullet> Service Bulletin 601-1109, Revision 01, dated May 6, 2022.
<bullet> Service Bulletin 604-35-007, Revision 01, dated May 6,
2022.
These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane
models. 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
These products are 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 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 301 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 $25,585
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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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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170............................................ $100 $270
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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.
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-2022-1654; Project Identifier MCAI-
2022-01165-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by February 10, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated in
any category, with serial numbers as identified in the service
information specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD.
(1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes: Bombardier Service
Bulletin 600-0777, dated December 13, 2021.
(2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes: Bombardier Service
Bulletin 601-1109, Revision 01, dated May 6, 2022.
(3) Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R) airplanes: Bombardier
Service Bulletin 601-1109, Revision 01, dated May 6, 2022.
(4) Model CL-600-2B16 (604) airplanes: Bombardier Service
Bulletin 604-35-007, Revision 01, dated May 6, 2022.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen
System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of passenger oxygen mask
dispensing units installed in the affected airplanes with lanyards
that are too long to meet the proper length specifications of the
airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the inability to
initiate flow of oxygen to the mask. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in no indication to the passenger that they
are not receiving oxygen in an emergency situation.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection and Replacement
Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD, determine
the part number of the drop-down oxygen box, in accordance with
Section 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of
this AD.
(1) If any drop-down oxygen box part number (P/N) installed on
the airplane matches any P/N listed in Table 1 of Section 2.B. of
the applicable service information: Before further flight, perform
drop-down oxygen mask reach testing in accordance with Section
2.B.(2) of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD.
(i) If the test result is PASS: Before further flight, replace
the drop-down oxygen box assembly in accordance with Section 2.C.,
and test the passenger oxygen supply system in accordance with
Section 2.D.(2), of the applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD.
(ii) If the test result is FAIL for any individual seat: Before
further flight, mark the failed seat as inoperative in accordance
with Section 2.B.(3) of the applicable service information specified
in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this AD.
(2) If the part number of any drop-down oxygen box assembly
installed on the airplane is not found in Table 1 of Section 2.B. of
the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (4) of this AD: Before further flight, do actions to correct
the unsafe condition using a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
(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 601-1109, dated
December 13, 2021; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-35-007, dated
December 13, 2021; as applicable.
(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#6f56420e191c4201160e0c00420c001c2f090e0e41080019"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="20190d4156530d4e5941434f0d434f53604641410e474f56">[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-2022-50, dated August 25,
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-2022-1654.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Elizabeth M.
Dowling, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-361-8046; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a49d89c5d2d789caddc5c7cb89c7cbd7e4c2c5c58ac3cbd2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3f06125e494c1251465e5c50125c504c7f595e5e11585049">[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 600-0777, dated December 13,
2022.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-1109, Revision 01, dated
May 6, 2022.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-35-007, Revision 01, dated
May 6, 2022.
(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#cdacaee3b4b8a18daca8bfa2e3f1aceda5bfa8abf0" 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#f99f8bd790978a899c9a8d909697b997988b98d79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2b4d59054245585b4e485f4244456b454a594a054c445d">[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 20, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-28063 Filed 12-23-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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