Rule2024-14867
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
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Published
July 9, 2024
Effective
August 13, 2024
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 production flight test findings of several oxygen masks disconnected from their accompanying portable oxygen bottles. This AD requires inspecting the portable oxygen bottles and reconnecting the masks to the accompanying portable oxygen bottles if not connected, 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 89, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 9, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56203-56205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14867]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0466; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00862-T;
Amendment 39-22766; AD 2024-12-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); 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 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-
1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by production flight test findings
of several oxygen masks disconnected from their accompanying portable
oxygen bottles. This AD requires inspecting the portable oxygen bottles
and reconnecting the masks to the accompanying portable oxygen bottles
if not connected, 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 August 13, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 13,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0466; 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 Transport Canada material, 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#d28691fc93bba0a5bda0a6babbbcb7a1a196bba0b7b1a6bba4b7a1ff91bdbca1bbb5bcb7a1b6b7bcb3a4bbb5b3b0bbbebba6b7fc869192a6b1fcb5b1fcb1b3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86d2c5a8c7eff4f1e9f4f2eeefe8e3f5f5c2eff4e3e5f2eff0e3f5abc5e9e8f5efe1e8e3f5e2e3e8e7f0efe1e7e4efeaeff2e3a8d2c5c6f2e5a8e1e5a8e5e7">[email protected]</span></a>; website
tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
<bullet> 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. It is also available in the AD docket at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2024-0466.
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#d7b1b6a3beb9f9a5f9a4b6a2babebc97b1b6b6f9b0b8a1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="741215001d1a5a065a071501191d1f341215155a131b02">[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 Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2024 (89 FR 20139).
The NPRM was prompted by AD CF-2023-52, dated July 12, 2023 (Transport
Canada AD CF-2023-52) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued by
Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada. The MCAI
states that during production flight tests, several oxygen masks were
found disconnected from their accompanying portable oxygen bottles. An
investigation determined that servicing instructions sent to the
supplier did not include reconnecting oxygen masks. Since the problem
was discovered, proper procedures were sent to the supplier to
reconnect the masks and bottles. If an oxygen mask is not connected to
the accompanying portable oxygen bottle, oxygen will not be provided to
the cabin crew and/or passengers during a sudden decompression above
10,000 feet or during a first aid situation.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require inspecting the portable
oxygen bottles and reconnecting the masks to the accompanying portable
oxygen bottles if not connected, as specified in Transport Canada AD
CF-2023-52. 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-2024-0466.
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
Transport Canada AD CF-2023-52 specifies procedures for a general
visual inspection (GVI) on portable oxygen bottles and reconnection of
the mask to the accompanying portable oxygen bottles if not connected.
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.
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 3 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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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = Up to $0 Up to $85................. Up to $255.
$85.
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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:
2024-12-02 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22766; Docket No. FAA-2024-0466;
Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00862-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 13, 2024.
(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 AD CF-2023-52, dated July 12, 2023 (Transport Canada AD CF-
2023-52).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Portable
Oxygen System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by production flight test findings of
several oxygen masks disconnected from their accompanying portable
oxygen bottles. The FAA is issuing this AD to ensure oxygen masks
are connected to the accompanying portable oxygen bottles. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in oxygen not being
provided to the cabin crew and/or passengers during a sudden
decompression above 10,000 feet or during a first aid situation.
(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 AD CF-2023-52.
(h) Exception to Transport Canada AD CF-2023-52
Where Transport Canada AD CF-2023-52 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,
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 (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0998de1f6f38deef9e1e3ef8de3eff3e0c6c1c18ec7cfd6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fcc5d1bdaaafd1b2a5bdbfb3d1bfb3afbc9a9d9dd29b938a">[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 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 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#d7b1b6a3beb9f9a5f9a4b6a2babebc97b1b6b6f9b0b8a1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b2d4d3c6dbdc9cc09cc1d3c7dfdbd9f2d4d3d39cd5ddc4">[email protected]</span></a>.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference
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(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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Transport Canada AD CF-2023-52, dated July 12, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Transport Canada AD CF-2023-52, 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#b6e2f598f7dfc4c1d9c4c2dedfd8d3c5c5f2dfc4d3d5c2dfc0d3c59bf5d9d8c5dfd1d8d3c5d2d3d8d7c0dfd1d7d4dfdadfc2d398e2f5f6c2d598d1d598d5d7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7327305d321a01041c01071b1a1d160000371a011610071a0516005e301c1d001a141d160017161d12051a1412111a1f1a07165d27303307105d14105d1012">[email protected]</span></a>. You may find this Transport
Canada AD on the Transport Canada website at 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 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#7f190d5116110c0f1a1c0b1610113f111e0d1e51181009"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b0d6c29ed9dec3c0d5d3c4d9dfdef0ded1c2d19ed7dfc6">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on June 5, 2024.
Suzanne Masterson,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-14867 Filed 7-8-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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