Rule2023-28801
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
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Published
January 2, 2024
Effective
February 6, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MHI RJ Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a passenger seat Y-belt (lap belt) re-installed in the wrong orientation, due to an incorrect maintenance manual. This AD requires inspecting certain Y-belts for correct installation and damage and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also prohibits the use of certain revisions of a maintenance task. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 2, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21-23]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28801]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1823; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00314-T;
Amendment 39-22628; AD 2023-25-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
Previously Held by 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 MHI RJ Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702),
CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series
705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a
passenger seat Y-belt (lap belt) re-installed in the wrong orientation,
due to an incorrect maintenance manual. This AD requires inspecting
certain Y-belts for correct installation and damage and corrective
actions if necessary. This AD also prohibits the use of certain
revisions of a maintenance task. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 6, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 6,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1823; 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 MHI RJ service information identified in this final
rule, contact MHI RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655
Ave. des Grandes-Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Qu[eacute]bec J7H
0E2 Canada; North America toll-free telephone 833-990-7272 or direct-
dial telephone 450-990-7272; fax 514-855-8501; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e3978b87cd809189a3df82c38b918685de" http: mhirj.com">mhirj.com</a>">thd.crj@<a href="http://mhirj.com">mhirj.com</a></a>;
website <a href="http://mhirj.com">mhirj.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-2023-1823.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fatin Saumik, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516-228-7300; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f9c0d4988f8ad49780989a96d49a968ab99f9898d79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="182135796e6b357661797b77357b776b587e7979367f776e">[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 MHI RJ Model
CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional
Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 13,
2023 (88 FR 62709). The NPRM was prompted by AD CF-2023-10, dated
February 17, 2023, issued by Transport Canada, which is the aviation
authority for Canada (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI
states that following maintenance on a Model CL-600-2C10 airplane, a Y-
belt (also known as lap belt) was re-installed in the wrong
orientation. The MCAI further states that the instructions contained
within the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) on how to install the
passenger seat Y-belts, showed an incorrect orientation of the Y-belt
assembly. The MCAI confirms the manufacturer updated the AMM tasks and
these instructions have been corrected. Y-belts installed in the wrong
orientation, if not corrected, could result in passenger injury due to
head impact on the front monument during an emergency landing.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require inspecting certain Y-belts
for correct installation and damage and corrective actions if
necessary. The FAA also proposed to prohibit the use of certain
revisions of a maintenance task. 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-2023-1823.
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 MHI RJ Service Bulletin 670BA-25-135, Revision B,
dated November 25, 2022. This service information specifies procedures
to inspect for correct installation (as shown in certain maintenance
tasks) of each passenger seat Y-belt. This service information also
specifies corrective actions, which include re-installing each
incorrectly installed Y-belt per certain maintenance tasks and
addressing damage (includes dents or misshapen hooks that attach the
belt to the seat).
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 606 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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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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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170................................. $0 $170 $103,020
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of aircraft
that might need these replacements.
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 0.5 work-hours x $85 per Up to $550 per Y-belt Up to $593.
hour = $43. assembly.
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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
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:
2023-25-01 MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22628; Docket No. FAA-2023-1823;
Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00314-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 6, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(1) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) and
CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes, serial numbers (S/
N) 10001 through 10348 inclusive.
(2) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and CL-600-2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/N 15001 through 15499
inclusive.
(3) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, S/N
19001 through 19064 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code: 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a passenger seat Y-belt
(lap-belt) re-installed in the wrong orientation, due to an
incorrect maintenance manual. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect
and address Y-belts that are incorrectly installed. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in passenger injury due to
head impact on the front monument during an emergency landing.
(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: Within 24
months after the effective date of this AD, inspect each Y-belt for
correct installation and damage and, if any incorrect installation
or damage is found, within 24 months after the effective date of
this AD, do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with
paragraph B, ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of
MHI RJ Service Bulletin 670BA-25-135, Revision B, dated November 25,
2022. For this AD, damage includes dents or misshapen hooks that
attach the belt to the seat.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Y-belts are also known as lap belts.
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
Where paragraph B, ``Procedure,'' of the Accomplishment
Instructions of MHI RJ Service Bulletin 670BA-25-135, Revision B,
dated November 25, 2022, specifies to ``refer to AMM'' replace those
words with ``in accordance with AMM.''
(i) Maintenance Task Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, it is prohibited to use MHI
RJ Aviation ULC Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task 25-21-04-400-
801, revision 69 or earlier.
(j) 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 the service information
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identified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD, provided the
actions were done using MHI RJ AMM Revision 70, dated May 25, 2022,
or Revision 71, dated December 16, 2022.
(1) MHI RJ Service Bulletin 670BA-25-135, dated June 1, 2022.
(2) MHI RJ Service Bulletin 670BA-25-135, Revision A, dated
August 30, 2022.
(k) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD.
(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 the address identified
in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#063f2b4750552b474f542b3135362b474b49454660676728616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="596074180f0a7418100b746e6a69741814161a193f3838773e362f">[email protected]</span></a>. 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 MHI RJ Aviation ULC's
Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(l) Additional Information
(1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2023-10, dated February 17,
2023, 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-2023-1823.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Fatin Saumik,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c25317d6a6f3172657d7f73317f736f5c7a7d7d327b736a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b98094d8cfca94d7c0d8dad694dad6caf9dfd8d897ded6cf">[email protected]</span></a>.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (4) of this AD.
(m) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) MHI RJ Service Bulletin 670BA-25-135, Revision B, dated
November 25, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For MHI RJ Aviation ULC service information identified in
this AD, contact MHI RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center,
3655 Ave. des Grandes-Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand,
Qu[eacute]bec J7H 0E2 Canada; North America toll-free telephone 833-
990-7272 or direct-dial telephone 450-990-7272; fax 514-855-8501;
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6b1f030f450819012b570a4b03190e0d56" http: mhirj.com">mhirj.com</a>">thd.crj@<a href="http://mhirj.com">mhirj.com</a></a>; website <a href="http://mhirj.com">mhirj.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 material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e78195c98e8994978284938e8889a789869586c9808891"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c4a2b6eaadaab7b4a1a7b0adabaa84aaa5b6a5eaa3abb2">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on December 5, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-28801 Filed 12-29-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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