Rule2023-04256
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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Published
March 3, 2023
Effective
April 7, 2023
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 report that the passenger door functional test engineering requirements (FTERs) were not fully accomplished on several airplanes. This AD requires measuring the passenger door steps, passenger door gaps, and passenger door stops rigging, and re-adjusting the door if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 42 (Friday, March 3, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13309-13311]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04256]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1646; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01135-T;
Amendment 39-22348; AD 2023-04-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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 report that the passenger door functional test engineering
requirements (FTERs) were not fully accomplished on several airplanes.
This AD requires measuring the passenger door steps, passenger door
gaps, and passenger door stops rigging, and re-adjusting the door if
necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 7, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 7,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1646; 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#ceafade0b7bba28eafabbca1e0f2afeea6bcaba8f3" 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 material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2022-1646.
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#7e47531f080d5310071f1d11531d110d3e181f1f50191108"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ffc6d29e898cd291869e9c90d29c908cbf999e9ed1989089">[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 December 16, 2022 (87 FR 77040). The NPRM was prompted by
AD CF-2022-48, dated August 18, 2022, issued by Transport Canada, which
is the aviation authority for Canada (Transport Canada AD CF-2022-48)
(also referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that non-conformities
have been reported involving the passenger door FTERs. It has been
found that the FTER was not fully accomplished on several airplanes
with the assembled airplane in the weight-on-wheel condition, which
could affect the rigging of the passenger door. Door mis-rigging could
result in higher loads on the passenger door stops that could initiate
cracks before the intended design service goal, and an in-flight
opening of the passenger door
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require measuring the passenger
door steps, passenger door gaps, and passenger door stops rigging, and
re-adjusting the door if necessary. 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-2022-1646.
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 700-52-7511, dated
July 22, 2022. This service information specifies procedures for
measuring the passenger door steps and gaps, rigging of the passenger
door stops, and corrective actions if the measurements are not within
the specified limits. This material 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 29 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
Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340...... $0 $340 Up to $9,860.
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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:
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Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 30 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 Up to $3,400.
= $3,400.
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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 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:
2023-04-01 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22348; Docket No. FAA-
2022-1646; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01135-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 7, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 70006
through 70061 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code: 52, Doors.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that the passenger door
functional test engineering requirements (FTERs) were not fully
accomplished on several airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to
ensure that the passenger door is properly rigged. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in higher loads on the
passenger door stops that could initiate cracks before the intended
design service goal, and an in-flight opening of the passenger door.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, measure
the passenger door steps and gap values on each lateral side of the
door at 8 points, and on the lower and upper sides of the door at 4
points, in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-7511, dated July 22, 2022.
Then accomplish the actions specified by paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of
this AD, as applicable.
(1) If any measurement is not within the specified limits,
before further flight, re-adjust the passenger door steps and gaps
to obtain the acceptable (necessary) values in accordance with Part
B of the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
700-52-7511, dated July 22, 2022.
(2) If all of the measurements are within the specified limits,
before further flight, with the door in the closed position, measure
the passenger door stops gaps in accordance with Part C of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-
7511, dated July 22, 2022. If any passenger door stops gaps
measurement is not within the specified limits, before further
flight, re-adjust the passenger door stops to obtain the acceptable
(necessary) values in accordance with Part D of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-7511, dated July
22, 2022.
(h) No Reporting Requirement
Although Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-52-7511, dated July 22,
2022, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer,
this AD does not include that requirement.
(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 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; or Bombardier Inc.'s Transport
Canada Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Additional Information
(1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-48, dated August 18,
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-2022-1646.
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(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#d9e0f4b8afaaf4b7a0b8bab6f4bab6aa99bfb8b8f7beb6af"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="122b3f7364613f7c6b73717d3f717d61527473733c757d64">[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 700-52-7511, dated July 22,
2022.
(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#0362602d7a766f436266716c2d3f62236b7166653e" 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 material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th
Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material 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#ea8c98c48384999a8f899e838584aa848b988bc48d859c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="076175296e6974776264736e6869476966756629606871">[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 February 14, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-04256 Filed 3-2-23; 8:45 am]
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