Rule2023-06989
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Airplanes
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Published
April 4, 2023
Effective
April 19, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500- 1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by several unscheduled PW1500G engine removals due to certain crew alerting system (CAS) messages being displayed, high vibration, or debris found on the magnetic chip collector of a bearing compartment. This AD prohibits dispatch of an airplane with an affected engine having an applicable CAS message displayed, unless the bearing compartment chip collector and oil filter are inspected and any debris found is dispositioned, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 4, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19815-19817]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06989]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0658; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00315-T;
Amendment 39-22402; AD 2023-07-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-
1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by several unscheduled PW1500G
engine removals due to certain crew alerting system (CAS) messages
being displayed, high vibration, or debris found on the magnetic chip
collector of a bearing compartment. This AD prohibits dispatch of an
airplane with an affected engine having an applicable CAS message
displayed, unless the bearing compartment chip collector and oil filter
are inspected and any debris found is dispositioned, as specified in a
Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 19, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publications listed in this AD as of April 19,
2023.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by May 19, 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-2023-0658; 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
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact
Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159
Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-
3639; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3776731a7479774354195054195456"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5e1f1a731d101e2a3d70393d703d3f">[email protected]</span></a>; website tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
<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. It is also available at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2023-0658.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7366; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#635a4e0215104e0d1a02000c4e000c10230502024d040c15"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bb8296dacdc896d5c2dad8d496d8d4c8fbdddada95dcd4cd">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2023-0658; Project Identifier MCAI-
2023-00315-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, 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
this final rule 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 final rule.
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 AD 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 AD, 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 AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Joseph
Catanzaro, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516-228-7366; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5c65713d2a2f7132253d3f33713f332f1c3a3d3d723b332a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="744d59150207591a0d15171b59171b07341215155a131b02">[email protected]</span></a>. Any
commentary that the FAA receives that 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 Emergency AD CF-2023-12, dated February 23,
2023 (Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12) (also referred to as
the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes.
The MCAI states that since early 2021, there have been several
unscheduled PW1500G engine removals due to CAS message L/R ENGINE FAULT
with associated INFO message OIL DEBRIS ABOVE LIMIT being displayed,
high vibration, or debris found on the magnetic chip collector of
bearing compartment No. 3 (BC3). The investigation by Pratt & Whitney
found that in most instances, the No. 3 bearings originated from a
single manufacturing lot that have a possible defect.
In December 2022, an airplane experienced engine stall and
uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) while in cruise. Prior to the
IFSD event, the airplane had received advisory-level CAS message R
ENGINE FAULT with associated INFO message 79 R ENGINE FAULT-OIL DEBRIS
ABOVE LIMIT during the previous flight, and the fault was deferred in
accordance with the approved minimum equipment list (MEL). The No. 3
bearing installed on the event engine was found to be from the suspect
lot, and post-event inspection found metallic debris on the BC3 chip
collector.
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This AD is intended to prevent a No. 3 bearing failure. This
condition, if not addressed, could result in unrecoverable engine
failure or power loss for both engines and consequent reduced control
of the airplane.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0658.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12 prohibits dispatch of an
airplane with an affected engine having an applicable CAS message
displayed, unless the BC3 chip collector and oil filter are inspected
and any debris found is dispositioned. 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.
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
described above. The FAA is issuing this AD after determining that the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on
other products of the same type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in Transport
Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12 described previously, except for any
differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result,
Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12 is incorporated by reference
in this AD. This AD requires compliance with Transport Canada Emergency
AD CF-2023-12 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for
any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this
AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular
section in Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12 does not mean that
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,''
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the sections
titled ``Compliance'' and ``Corrective Actions'' in Transport Canada
Emergency AD CF-2023-12.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because a No. 3 bearing failure could result in unrecoverable engine
failure or power loss for both engines and consequent reduced control
of the airplane. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and
comment.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 84 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 $7,140
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The FAA estimates it would take 2 hours for any required inspection
and debris disposition at $85 per hour, for a total cost of $170 per
engine.
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.
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For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
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:
2023-07-01 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22402; Docket No. FAA-2023-0658;
Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00315-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 19, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Transport
Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12, dated February 23, 2023 (Transport
Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 72, Turbine/
turboprop engine.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several unscheduled PW1500G engine
removals due to crew alerting system (CAS) message L/R ENGINE FAULT
with associated INFO message OIL DEBRIS ABOVE LIMIT being displayed,
high vibration, or debris found on the magnetic chip collector of
bearing compartment No. 3 (BC3). The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent a No. 3 bearing failure. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in unrecoverable engine failure or power
loss for both engines and consequent reduced control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12.
(h) Exception to Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12
Where Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this
AD.
(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 Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership's Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO).
If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized
signature.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Joseph Catanzaro,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516-228-7366; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8e1f5b9aeabf5b6a1b9bbb7f5bbb7ab98beb9b9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5c65713d2a2f7132253d3f33713f332f1c3a3d3d723b332a">[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) Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12, dated February 23,
2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2023-12, contact
Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification,
159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-
663-3639; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b8f9fc95fbf6f8ccdb96dfdb96dbd9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e4a5a0c9a7aaa49087ca8387ca8785">[email protected]</span></a>; website tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
(4) You may view this material 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 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#4422366a2d2a37342127302d2b2a042a2536256a232b32"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bfde9b5f2f5e8ebfef8eff2f4f5dbf5fae9fab5fcf4ed">[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 March 28, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-06989 Filed 3-30-23; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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