Rule2023-14003
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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Published
July 3, 2023
Effective
August 7, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-07- 13, which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. AD 2020-07-13 required revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with new warnings for "Autoflight" and "Engine Failure in Climb During ALTS CAP." This AD requires revising the existing AFM to provide the flightcrew with new warnings for "Autoflight" and "Engine Failure in Climb During (V) ALTS CAP or (V) ALTV CAP." This AD was prompted by a revision to the procedures to ensure that all applicable altitude capture modes utilized and annunciated in the affected fleet are included and to more clearly denote these altitude capture modes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 126 (Monday, July 3, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42609-42611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14003]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0662; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00745-T;
Amendment 39-22464; AD 2023-12-06]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-07-
13, which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10
airplanes. AD 2020-07-13 required revising the existing airplane flight
manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with new warnings for
``Autoflight'' and ``Engine Failure in Climb During ALTS CAP.'' This AD
requires revising the existing AFM to provide the flightcrew with new
warnings for ``Autoflight'' and ``Engine Failure in Climb During (V)
ALTS CAP or (V) ALTV CAP.'' This AD was prompted by a revision to the
procedures to ensure that all applicable altitude capture modes
utilized and annunciated in the affected fleet are included and to more
clearly denote these altitude capture modes. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 7, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 7,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0662; 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#a9c8ca87d0dcc5e9c8ccdbc68795c889c1dbcccf94" 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. It is also available at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2023-0662.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Dzierzynski, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516-228-7367; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#96afbbf7e0e5bbf8eff7f5f9bbf5f9e5d6f0f7f7b8f1f9e0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c3faeea2b5b0eeadbaa2a0aceea0acb083a5a2a2eda4acb5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2020-07-13, Amendment 39-19892 (85 FR
20394, April 13, 2020) (AD 2020-07-13). AD 2020-07-13 applied to
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. AD 2020-07-13
required revising the existing AFM to provide the flightcrew with new
warnings for ``Autoflight'' and ``Engine Failure in Climb During ALTS
CAP.'' The FAA issued AD 2020-07-13 to address the occurrence of an
engine failure during or before a climb while in ALTS CAP or (V) ALTS
CAP mode, as it could cause the airspeed to drop significantly below
the safe operating speed and may require prompt flightcrew intervention
to maintain a safe operating speed.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 10, 2023 (88 FR
21123). The NPRM was prompted by
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AD CF-2019-12R1, dated June 9, 2022, issued by Transport Canada, which
is the aviation authority for Canada (referred to after this as the
MCAI). The MCAI states that during altitude capture flight, the flight
guidance/autopilot does not account for engine failure while capturing
an altitude. The MCAI states that Transport Canada AD CF-2019-12, dated
April 3, 2019, referenced specific altitude capture modes but did not
consider all possible available annunciated altitude capture modes used
in the affected airplanes. Therefore, the MCAI mandates further updates
to the Limitation and Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to
ensure that all applicable altitude capture modes utilized and
annunciated in the affected fleet are included and more clearly denotes
these altitude capture modes in these new procedures.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require revising the existing AFM
to provide the flightcrew with new warnings for ``Autoflight'' and
``Engine Failure in Climb During (V) ALTS CAP or (V) ALTV CAP.'' The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the occurrence of an engine failure
during or before a climb while in altitude capture flight. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could cause the airspeed to drop
significantly below the safe operating speed and may require prompt
flightcrew intervention to maintain a safe operating speed.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-0662.
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 provides
new warnings for the ``Autoflight'' procedure in Section 02-04,
``Systems Limitations,'' of the LIMITATIONS section; and ``Engine
Failure in Climb During (V) ALTS CAP or (V) ALTV CAP,'' procedure in
Section 03-32, ``Powerplant,'' of the EMERGENCY PROCEDURES section; of
the applicable AFMs.
<bullet> Bombardier Challenger 300 Airplane Flight Manual (Imperial
Version), Publication No. CSP 100-1, Revision 69, dated July 4, 2022.
(For obtaining the procedures for Bombardier Challenger 300 AFM
(Imperial Version), Publication No. CSP 100-1, use Document
Identification No. CH 300 AFM-I.)
<bullet> Bombardier Challenger 350 Airplane Flight Manual,
Publication No. CH 350 AFM, Revision 34, dated June 14, 2022. (For
obtaining the procedures for Bombardier Challenger 350 AFM, Publication
No. CH 350 AFM, use Document Identification No. CH 350 AFM.)
These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane
models in different configurations. 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 will affect 244 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 $20,740
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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 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.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-07-13, Amendment 39-19892
(85 FR 20394, April 13, 2020); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2023-12-06 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-22464; Docket No. FAA-
2023-0662; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00745-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 7, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2020-07-13, Amendment 39-19892 (85 FR 20394,
April 13, 2020) (AD 2020-07-13).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 20003
through 20500 inclusive, and 20501 through 20867 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto flight.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that during altitude capture
flight, the flight guidance/autopilot does not account for engine
failure while capturing an altitude. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the occurrence of an engine failure during or before a climb
while in altitude capture flight. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could cause the airspeed to drop significantly below the
safe operating speed and may require prompt flightcrew intervention
to maintain a safe operating speed.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of Existing Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing AFM to include the information specified in ``Autoflight''
procedure in Section 02-04, ``System Limitations,'' of the
LIMITATIONS section, and ``Engine Failure in Climb During (V) ALTS
CAP or (V) ALTV CAP,'' procedure in Section 03-32, ``Powerplant,''
of the EMERGENCY PROCEDURES section; of the Bombardier Challenger
300 Airplane Flight Manual (Imperial Version), Publication No. CSP
100-1, Revision 69, dated July 4, 2022 (for airplanes having serial
numbers 20003 through 20500 inclusive); or the Bombardier Challenger
350 Airplane Flight Manual, Publication No. CH 350 AFM, Revision 34,
dated June 14, 2022 (for airplanes having serial numbers 20501
through 20867 inclusive); as applicable.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Challenger 300 AFM (Imperial Version), Publication No.
CSP 100-1, use Document Identification No. CH 300 AFM-I.
Note 2 to paragraph (g): For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Challenger 350 AFM, Publication No. CH 350 AFM, use
Document Identification No. CH 350 AFM.
(h) Additional AD Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation 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
International Validation Branch, mail it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, at the address identified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD or email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4b72662a3d386625322a2824662824380b2d2a2a652c243d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e7deca869194ca899e868488ca848894a7818686c9808891">[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, International
Validation 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 Information
(1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2019-12R1, dated June 9,
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-2023-0662.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Steven
Dzierzynski, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7367; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ae9783cfd8dd83c0d7cfcdc183cdc1ddeec8cfcf80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="40796d2136336d2e3921232f6d232f33002621216e272f36">[email protected]</span></a>.
(j) 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) Section 02-04, ``Systems Limitations,'' of the LIMITATIONS
section, of the Bombardier Challenger 300 Airplane Flight Manual
(Imperial Version), Publication No. CSP 100-1, Revision 69, dated
July 4, 2022.
Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2)(i) of this AD: This note applies to
paragraphs (j)(2)(i) and (ii). For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Challenger 300 AFM (Imperial Version), Publication No.
CSP 100-1, use Document Identification No. CH 300 AFM-I.
(ii) Section 03-32, ``Powerplant,'' of the EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
section, of the Bombardier Challenger 300 Airplane Flight Manual
(Imperial Version), Publication No. CSP 100-1, Revision 69, dated
July 4, 2022.
(iii) Section 02-04, ``Systems Limitations,'' of the LIMITATIONS
section, of the Bombardier Challenger 350 Airplane Flight Manual,
Publication No. CH 350 AFM, Revision 34, dated June 14, 2022.
Note 2 to paragraph (j)(2)(iii): This note applies to paragraphs
(j)(2)(iii) and (iv) of this AD. For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Challenger 350 AFM, Publication No. CH 350 AFM, use
Document Identification No. CH 350 AFM.
(iv) Section 03-32, ``Powerplant,'' of the EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
section, of the Bombardier Challenger 350 Airplane Flight Manual,
Publication No. CH 350 AFM, Revision 34, dated June 14, 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#5f3e3c71262a331f3e3a2d3071633e7f372d3a3962" 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#0c6a7e2265627f7c696f786563624c626d7e6d226b637a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2244500c4b4c51524741564b4d4c624c4350430c454d54">[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 June 13, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-14003 Filed 6-30-23; 8:45 am]
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