[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8081-8082]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-2008]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000-NM-80-AD; Amendment 39-12089; AD 2001-02-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; CL-604 Variant of Bombardier Model 
Canadair CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With 
Supplemental Type Certificate SA8060NM-D, SA8072NM-D, or SA8086NM-D

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive 
(AD), applicable to Model CL-604 variant of Bombardier Model Canadair 
CL-600-2B16 series airplanes modified in accordance with certain 
Supplemental Type Certificates, that currently requires that the fuel 
service panel maintenance light on the fuel service panel be 
disconnected. This amendment requires modification of the wiring of the 
fuel port flood light (which is the name given to the fuel service 
panel maintenance light in the service bulletin that describes the 
wiring modification). This amendment is prompted by a report indicating 
that an electrical spark was noted when the fuel cap chain contacted 
the fuel port flood light housing of the fuel service panel. The 
actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent electrical sparks 
from a grounded object from coming into contact with the fuel port 
flood light housing of the fuel service panel, which could result in a 
fuel fire due to the proximity of the fuel service panel to the fuel 
port.

DATES: Effective March 5, 2001.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
of March 5, 2001.

ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be 
obtained from Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 
6087, Station Centreville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. This 
information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, 
SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft 
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; 
or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, 
NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abby Malmir, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft 
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 
90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5351; fax (562) 627-5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) by superseding AD 2000-01-51, 
amendment 39-11519 (65 FR 3379, January 21, 2000), which is applicable 
to Model CL-604 variant of Bombardier Model Canadair CL-600-2B16 series 
airplanes modified in accordance with certain Supplemental Type 
Certificates, was published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2000 
(65 FR 59383). The action proposed to require modification of the 
wiring of the fuel port flood light (which is the name given to the 
fuel service panel maintenance light in the service bulletin that 
describes the wiring modification).

Comments

    Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate 
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response 
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest 
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.

Cost Impact

    There are approximately 22 airplanes of U.S. registry that will be 
affected by this AD.
    The modification required by this AD action will take approximately 
2 work hours per airplane to accomplish, at an average labor rate of 
$60 per work hour. The cost of the parts required for each airplane is 
minimal. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the requirements of 
this AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $2,640, or $120 per 
airplane.
    The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that 
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD 
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the 
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed 
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform 
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures 
typically do not include

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incidental costs, such as the time required to gain access and close 
up, planning time, or time necessitated by other administrative 
actions.

Regulatory Impact

    The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it 
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is 
not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 
(2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action 
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained 
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption 
ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing amendment 39-11519 (65 FR 
3379, January 21, 2000), and by adding a new airworthiness directive 
(AD), amendment 39-12089, to read as follows:

2001-02-05  Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Amendment 39-
12089. Docket 2000-NM-80-AD. Supersedes AD 2000-01-51, Amendment 39-
11519.

    Applicability: CL-604 Variant of Bombardier Model Canadair CL-
600-2B16 series airplanes, modified in accordance with Supplemental 
Type Certificate SA8060NM-D, SA8072NM-D, or SA8086NM-D.

    Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the 
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been 
otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the 
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, 
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of 
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an 
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) 
of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect 
of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition 
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been 
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to 
address it.

    Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
previously.
    To prevent electrical sparks from a grounded object from coming 
into contact with the fuel port flood light housing of the fuel 
service panel, which could result in a fuel fire due to the close 
proximity of the fuel service panel to the fuel port, accomplish the 
following:

Modification

    (a) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, modify 
the wiring of the fuel port flood light in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin TUC-33-
30-01-1, dated February 1, 2000, or Revision A, dated March 10, 
2000.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (b)(1) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used if approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an 
appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add 
comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO.
    (2) Alternative methods of compliance, approved previously in 
accordance with AD 2000-01-51, amendment 39-11519, are approved as 
alternative methods of compliance with this AD.

    Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
obtained from the Los Angeles ACO.

Special Flight Permits

    (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where 
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference

    (d) The modification shall be done in accordance with Bombardier 
Service Bulletin TUC-33-30-01-1, dated February 1, 2000; or 
Bombardier Service Bulletin TUC-33-30-01-1, Revision A, dated March 
10, 2000. This incorporation by reference was approved by the 
Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) 
and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Bombardier, Inc., 
Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centre-ville, 
Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. Copies may be inspected at the 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the 
Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 
700, Washington, DC.

Effective Date

    (e) This amendment becomes effective on March 5, 2001.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 17, 2001.
Dorenda D. Baker,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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