Rule2023-10329
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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Published
May 16, 2023
Effective
June 20, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that certain airplane flight manuals (AFMs) contain figures with incorrect performance charts for landing on contaminated runways. This AD requires revising the existing AFM to correct the affected performance charts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 16, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31163-31166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10329]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0164; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01357-T;
Amendment 39-22416; AD 2023-08-01]
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-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report that certain airplane flight manuals
(AFMs) contain figures with incorrect performance charts for landing on
contaminated runways. This AD requires revising the existing AFM to
correct the affected performance charts. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 20, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 20,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0164; 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:
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<bullet> For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Bombardier, Inc., 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#7c1d1f520509103c1d190e1352401d5c140e191a41" http: bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a>">ac.yul@aero.<a href="http://bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a></a>; internet
<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. It is also available at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2023-0164.
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#241d09455257094a5d45474b09474b57644245450a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f1c8dc908782dc9f8890929edc929e82b1979090df969e87">[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-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on February 13, 2023 (88 FR 9215). The NPRM was
prompted by AD CF-2022-49, dated August 23, 2022, issued by Transport
Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada (referred to after
this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that it was discovered that the
thrust reverser correction factors presented in certain AFM performance
charts for landing on contaminated runways do not provide sufficient
margin for stopping distances in certain conditions. If not corrected,
use of the affected performance charts could lead to longitudinal
runway excursions. To address the unsafe condition, Transport Canada
issued Transport Canada AD CF-2021-35, dated October 26, 2021
(Transport Canada AD CF-2021-35) mandating certain AFM revisions that
incorporate changes to the wet and contaminated runway stopping
distance data. Transport Canada AD CF-2021-35 corresponds to FAA AD
2022-24-01, Amendment 39-22241 (88 FR 6976, February 2, 2023) (AD 2022-
24-01).
Since Transport Canada AD CF-2021-35 was issued, the MCAI states
that it was discovered that the mandated AFM changes to Figures 07-35-2
and 07-35-4 are incorrect in certain later revisions of two of the
AFMs.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require revising the existing AFM
to correct the affected performance charts. 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-2023-0164.
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 the following service information, which specifies
revised AFM corrections to the performance charts for landing on
contaminated runways. These documents are distinct since they apply to
different airplane models and configurations.
<bullet> Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-
off on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of
Supplement 35--Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction Course
Runways, of Chapter 7--Supplements of Bombardier Global 6000 Airplane
Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19,
2022. (For obtaining this section of the Bombardier Global 6000
Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-1V, use Document
Identification No. GL 6000 AFM.)
<bullet> Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-
off on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of
Supplement 35--Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction Course
Runways, of Chapter 7--Supplements of Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring
Global Vision Flight Deck Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP
700-5000-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022. (For obtaining this
section of the Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight
Deck Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use
Document Identification No. GL 5000 GVFD AFM.)
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 204 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 $17,340
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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
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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:
2023-08-01 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22416; Docket No. FAA-
2023-0164; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01357-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 20, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2022-24-01, Amendment 39-22241 (88 FR 6976,
February 2, 2023) (AD 2022-24-01).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers 9381, 9432
through 9860 inclusive, 9863 through 9867 inclusive, 9869 through
9871 inclusive, 9873, 9875 through 9878 inclusive, 60005, 60024,
60030, 60032, 60037, 60043, 60045, 60049, 60056, 60057, 60061, 60068
and 60072.
(2) Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes, serial numbers 9386, 9401, and
9445 through 9997 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that certain airplane flight
manuals (AFMs) contain figures with incorrect performance charts for
landing on contaminated runways. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address incorrect AFM performance charts, which if not corrected,
could lead to longitudinal runway excursions.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) AFM Revision
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do the
applicable actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this
AD.
(1) For Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes with a Global 6000 marketing
designation: Revise the existing AFM to incorporate the information
specified in Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A.,
Take-off on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--
Performance, of Supplement 35--Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet
Porous Friction Course Runways, of Chapter 7--Supplements of
Bombardier Global 6000 Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP
700-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022.
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1): For obtaining this section of the
Bombardier Global 6000 Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP
700-1V, use Document Identification No. GL 6000 AFM.
(2) For Model BD-700-1A11 airplanes with a Global 5000 featuring
Global Vision Flight Deck (GVFD) marketing designation: Revise the
existing AFM to incorporate the information specified in Figure 07-
35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-off on Wet Grooved or
Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of Supplement 35--
Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction Course Runways, of
Chapter 7--Supplements of Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global
Vision Flight Deck Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-
5000-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022.
Note 2 to paragraph (g)(2): For obtaining this section of the
Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck Airplane
Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use Document
Identification No. GL 5000 GVFD AFM.
(h) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2022-24-01
Accomplishing the AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates the requirement in AD 2022-24-01 to incorporate Figure
07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 as part of the procedures specified in
paragraphs (g)(3)(viii) and (g)(5)(viii) of AD 2022-24-01.
(i) Additional 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 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 Civil Aviation (TCCA); or
Bombardier, Inc.'s TCCA 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-2022-49, dated August 23,
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-2023-0164.
(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#a29b8fc3d4d18fccdbc3c1cd8fc1cdd1e2c4c3c38cc5cdd4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99a0b4f8efeab4f7e0f8faf6b4faf6ead9fff8f8b7fef6ef">[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) Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-off
on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of
Supplement 35--Operation on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction
Course Runways, of Chapter 7--Supplements of Bombardier Global 6000
Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-1V, Revision 42,
dated May 19, 2022.
Note 3 to paragraph (k)(2)(i): For obtaining this section of the
Bombardier Global 6000 Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP
700-1V, use Document Identification No. GL 6000 AFM.
(ii) Figure 07-35-2 and Figure 07-35-4 of paragraph A., Take-off
on Wet Grooved or Wet PFC Runways, of Section 6--Performance, of
Supplement 35--Operation
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on Wet Grooved or Wet Porous Friction Course Runways, of Chapter 7--
Supplements of Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight
Deck Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V,
Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022.
Note 4 to paragraph (k)(2)(ii): For obtaining this section of
the Bombardier Global 5000 Featuring Global Vision Flight Deck
Airplane Flight Manual--Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use
Document Identification No. GL 5000 GVFD AFM.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 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#462725683f332a0627233429687a27662e3423207b" http: bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a>">ac.yul@aero.<a href="http://bombardier.com">bombardier.com</a></a>; internet
<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#492f3b6720273a392c2a3d2026270927283b28672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6107134f080f1211040215080e0f210f0013004f060e17">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-dregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html">www.archives.gov/federal-dregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on April 11, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-10329 Filed 5-15-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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