[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 151 (Monday, August 6, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40863-40864]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19248]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000-NM-397-AD; Amendment 39-12359; AD 2001-15-24]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 (including 
CL-601-3A and CL-601-3R) Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), 
applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 series airplanes, 
that requires modification of the wiring for the internal fuel/defuel 
panel. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the 
loss of engine and fuel indications essential for safe flight and 
landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe 
condition.

DATES: Effective September 10, 2001.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
of September 10, 2001.

ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be 
obtained from Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 
6087, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. This 
information may be examined at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, New York 
Aircraft Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street, Third Floor, Valley 
Stream, New York; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North 
Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James E. Delisio, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street, Third Floor, Valley Stream, New 
York 11581; telephone (516) 256-7521; fax (516) 568-2716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness 
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-
2B16 series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on May 23, 
2001 (66 FR 28402). That action proposed to require modification of the 
wiring for the internal fuel/defuel panel.

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

    The FAA estimates that 18 Model CL-600-2B16 series airplanes of 
U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will take 
approximately 60 work hours per airplane to accomplish the required 
actions, and that the average labor rate is $60 per work hour. The 
manufacturer has committed previously to its customers that it will 
bear the cost of labor and replacement parts. As a result, those costs 
are not attributable to this AD.

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

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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 adding the following new 
airworthiness directive:

2001-15-24  Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Amendment 39-
12359. Docket 2000-NM-397-AD.

    Applicability: Model CL-600-2B16 (including CL-601-3A and CL-
601-3R) series airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in 
the following table:

                                             Table 1.--Applicability
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                                            Transport Canada  limited
              Serial No.                  supplemental type  certificate                  FAA STC
                                                      (STC)
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5064..................................  SA90-128                           ST00873NY.
5075..................................  SA91-22                            SA861NE.
5080..................................  SA91-42                            SA860NE.
5092..................................  Q-LSA91-52/D                       SA965NE/ST00470NY.
5096..................................  Q-LSA91-52/D                       SA965NE.
5102..................................  Q-LSA92-2/D                        ST00364NY.
5111..................................  Q-LSA92-1011/D                     SA1029NE.
5123..................................  Q-LSA93-1002/D                     ST00001NY.
5125..................................  Q-LSA93-1007/D                     No record of FAA STC.
5130..................................  Q-LSA93-1023/D                     ST00049NY.
5139..................................  Q-LSA94-1002/D                     ST00086NY.
5142..................................  Q-LSA94-1011/D                     ST00216NY.
5154..................................  Q-LSA94-1023/D                     ST00273NY.
5156..................................  Q-LSA94-1025/D                     ST00423NY.
5159..................................  Q-LSA95-1002/D                     ST01228NY.
5162..................................  Q-LSA95-1003/D                     No record of FAA STC.
5163..................................  Q-LSA95-1011/D                     ST00343NY.
5194..................................  Q-LSA96-1006/D                     ST00769NY.
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    Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the 
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been 
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) 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 loss of engine and fuel indications essential for 
safe flight and landing, accomplish the following:

Modification

    (a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, modify 
the wiring for the internal fuel/defuel panel, in accordance with 
Bombardier Service Bulletin S.B. GEN-28-010, Revision A, dated May 
15, 2000.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (b) 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, New York 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, New York ACO.

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

Special Flight Permits

    (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
Secs. 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 S.B. GEN-28-010, Revision A, dated May 15, 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 Centreville, Montreal, 
Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North 
Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

    Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in Canadian 
airworthiness directive CF-2000-24, dated August 15, 2000.

Effective Date

    (e) This amendment becomes effective on September 10, 2001.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25, 2001.
Vi L. Lipski,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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