[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 213 (Thursday, November 5, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 57273-57276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-26592]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-1021; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-054-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), 
CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-
604) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above that would revise an existing AD. This proposed 
AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and 
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes 
the unsafe condition as:

    [S]everal cases of wing anti-ice piccolo duct failure reported 
on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aircraft. Although there have been no failures 
reported on Challenger aircraft, similar ducts are installed on the 
* * * [other] Challenger models. Cracking of the wing anti-ice 
piccolo ducts could result in air leakage, with an adverse effect on 
the anti-ice air distribution pattern and a possible unannunciated 
insufficient heat condition.

    The unsafe condition is anti-ice system air leakage with a possible 
adverse effect on the anti-ice air distribution pattern and anti-ice 
capability without annunciation to the flightcrew, and consequent 
reduced controllability of the airplane. The proposed AD would require 
actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in 
the MCAI.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 21, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec 
H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855-7401; e-mail 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You 
may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory 
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street 
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is 
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket 
shortly after receipt.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Parrillo, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New 
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7305; fax (516) 794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2009-1021; 
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-054-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We have lengthened the 30-day comment period for proposed ADs that 
address MCAI originated by aviation authorities of other countries to 
provide adequate time for interested parties to submit comments. The 
comment period for these proposed ADs is now typically 45 days, which 
is consistent with the comment period for domestic transport ADs.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On February 27, 2009, we issued AD 2009-06-05, Amendment 39-15841 
(74 FR 12225, March 24, 2009). That AD required actions intended to 
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
    Since we issued AD 2009-06-05, Bombardier submitted comments after 
the publication of that AD requesting that we change paragraphs (f)(2) 
and (f)(4) of AD 2009-06-05 to allow compliance within 2,000 flight 
hours or 60 months after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs 
first, instead of prior to the accumulation of 2,000 total flight hours 
or within 60 months after the effective date of the AD, whichever 
occurs first. We agree and we have revised paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(4) 
of this NPRM accordingly. The proposed compliance time matches the 
intent of Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD CF-2008-18, dated 
May 9, 2008, and represents the maximum interval of time allowable for 
the affected airplanes to operate safely.
    Bombardier has also requests that we change Table 2 of that AD to 
replace references to two temporary revisions (TRs): Canadair TR 600/
23, dated August 16, 2006, to the Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11 
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM); and Canadair TR 600-1/19, dated August 
16, 2006, to the Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11 AFM (Winglets). 
These two TRs are approved by TCCA, and should be replaced in AD 2009-
06-05 with references to the following FAA-approved TRs: Canadair TR 
600/22, dated August 16, 2006, to the Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-
1A11 AFM; and Canadair TR 600-1/17, dated August 16, 2006, to the 
Canadair Challenger Model CL-600-1A11 AFM (Winglets). We agree and we 
have revised Table 2 of this NPRM accordingly.

Relevant Service Information

    Bombardier has issued the service information listed in the 
``Temporary Revisions (TRs)'' and ``Service Bulletins'' tables, below. 
The actions described in this service information are intended to 
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

                        Temporary Revisions (TRs)
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         Canadair TR--               Dated--              To the--
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600/22........................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-1A11
                                                    AFM.
600-1/17......................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-1A11
                                                    AFM (Winglets).
601/14........................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2A12
                                                    AFM, Product Support
                                                    Publication (PSP)
                                                    601-1B-1.
601/15........................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2A12
                                                    AFM, PSP 601-1A-1.
601/19........................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2A12
                                                    AFM, PSP 601-1B.
601/26........................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2B16
                                                    AFM, PSP 601A-1.
601/27........................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2A12
                                                    AFM.
601/27........................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2B16
                                                    AFM, PSP 601A-1-1.
604/20........................  April 17, 2006...  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-604 AFM,
                                                    PSP 604-1.
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                                                Service Bulletins
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    Bombardier Service Bulletin--          Revision level--                          Dated--
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600-0734.............................  Original...............  November 30, 2006.
601-0585.............................  Original...............  November 30, 2006.
604-30-003...........................  01.....................  January 21, 2008.
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FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in 
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it 
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the 
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these 
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information 
provided in the MCAI and related service information.

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    We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those 
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are 
highlighted in a Note within the proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD 
would affect about 108 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that 
it would take about 37 work-hours per product to comply with the basic 
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $319,680, or $2,960 per product.

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.
    We are 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

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15841 (74 FR 
12225, March 24, 2009) and adding the following new AD:

Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Docket No. FAA-2009-1021; 
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-054-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by December 21, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) The proposed AD revises AD 2009-06-05, Amendment 39-15841.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the airplanes identified in Table 1, 
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, 
certificated in any category.

                 Table 1--Airplanes Affected by This AD
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        Bombardier model                       Serial Nos.
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(1) CL-600-1A11 (CL-600)         1004 through 1085 inclusive.
 airplanes.
(2) CL-600-2A12 (CL-601)         3001 through 3066 inclusive.
 airplanes.
(3) CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A & CL- 5001 through 5194 inclusive.
 601-3R) airplanes.
(4) CL-600-2B16 (CL-604)         5301 through 5635 inclusive.
 airplanes.
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Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30: Ice and 
Rain Protection.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:

    There have been several cases of wing anti-ice piccolo duct 
failure reported on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aircraft. Although there have 
been no failures reported on Challenger aircraft, similar ducts are 
installed on the * * * [other] Challenger models.
    Upon investigation, it has been determined that ducts 
manufactured since June 2000, and installed since 1 August 2000, are 
susceptible to cracking due to the process used to drill the holes 
in the ducts. These ducts were installed on CL-600-2B16 aircraft, 
serial numbers 5469 through 5635 in production, but may also have 
been installed as replacements on CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12 and other 
CL-600-2B16 aircraft.
    Cracking of the wing anti-ice piccolo ducts could result in air 
leakage, with an adverse effect on the anti-ice air distribution 
pattern and a possible unannunciated insufficient heat condition. As 
a result, the airplane flight manual (AFM) instructions have been 
revised to provide proper annunciation of an insufficient heat 
condition, utilizing existing messages and indications, with 
instructions, to the pilot, to leave icing conditions if sufficient 
heat cannot be achieved or maintained.
    This directive mandates the amendment of the AFM procedures, in 
addition to checking the part numbers and serial numbers of the 
installed wing anti-ice piccolo ducts and replacing them as 
necessary.

    The unsafe condition is anti-ice system air leakage with a 
possible adverse effect on the anti-ice air distribution pattern and 
anti-ice capability without annunciation to the flightcrew, and 
consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), 
(c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective 
date of this AD, revise the Normal and Abnormal Procedures sections 
of the applicable Canadair Challenger Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) 
by inserting a copy of the applicable temporary revision (TR) listed 
in Table 2 of this AD. When the information in the applicable TR is 
included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions 
may be inserted in the AFM, as applicable, and the TR may be 
removed.

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                      Table 2--Temporary Revisions
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         Canadair TR--               Dated--              To the--
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(i) 600/22....................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-1A11
                                                    AFM.
(ii) 600-1/17.................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-1A11
                                                    AFM (Winglets).
(iii) 601/14..................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2A12
                                                    AFM, Product Support
                                                    Publication (PSP)
                                                    601-1B-1.
(iv) 601/15...................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2A12
                                                    AFM, PSP 601-1A-1.
(v) 601/19....................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2A12
                                                    AFM, PSP 601-1B.
(vi) 601/26...................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2B16
                                                    AFM, PSP 601A-1.
(vii) 601/27..................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2A12
                                                    AFM.
(viii) 601/27.................  August 16, 2006..  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-600-2B16
                                                    AFM, PSP 601A-1-1.
(ix) 604/20...................  April 17, 2006...  Canadair Challenger
                                                    Model CL-604 AFM,
                                                    PSP 604-1.
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     (2) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and 
(c)(3) of this AD, and for Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) airplanes, 
serial numbers 5301 through 5468 inclusive: Within 2,000 flight 
hours or 60 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever 
occurs first, review the airplane maintenance records to determine 
if any anti-ice piccolo ducts or complete leading edge sections were 
replaced on or after August 1, 2000.
    (3) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and 
(c)(3) of this AD, and for Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) airplanes, 
serial numbers 5301 through 5468 inclusive: If, during the 
accomplishment of the action required by paragraph (f)(2) of this 
AD, it is determined that any anti-ice piccolo duct has been 
replaced on or after August 1, 2000, before further flight, inspect 
to determine if any affected serial number identified in paragraph 
2.C. of the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 3 of this AD 
is installed. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable 
in lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the duct can be 
conclusively determined from that review. If any affected serial 
number is installed, before further flight, replace the piccolo duct 
with a serviceable piccolo duct that does not have a serial number 
identified in paragraph 2.C. of the applicable service bulletin 
listed in Table 3 of this AD. Do all actions in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin 
listed in Table 3 of this AD.

                                           Table 3--Service Bulletins
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                                    Bombardier
            Model--                  Service        Revision level--                    Date--
                                    Bulletin--
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(i) CL-600-1A11 (CL-600)        600-0734.........  Original.........  November 30, 2006.
 airplanes.
(ii) CL-600-2A12 (CL-601)       601-0585.........  Original.........  November 30, 2006.
 airplanes.
(iii) CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A,   601-0585.........  Original.........  November 30, 2006.
 CL-601-3R) airplanes.
(iv) CL-600-2B16 (CL-604)       604-30-003.......  01...............  January 21, 2008.
 airplanes.
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     (4) For Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) airplanes, serial numbers 
5469 through 5635 inclusive: Within 2,000 flight hours or 60 months 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect 
the anti-ice piccolo ducts to determine if any affected serial 
number identified in paragraph 2.C. of the Bombardier Service 
Bulletin 604-30-003, Revision 01, dated January 21, 2008, is 
installed. If any affected serial number is installed, before 
further flight, replace the piccolo duct with a serviceable piccolo 
duct that does not have a serial number identified in paragraph 2.C. 
of Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-30-003, Revision 01, dated 
January 21, 2008. Do all actions in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-30-
003, Revision 01, dated January 21, 2008.
    (5) As of April 28, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-06-05), 
no person may install on any airplane an anti-ice piccolo duct with 
a serial number identified in paragraph 2.C. of the applicable 
service bulletin identified in Table 3 of this AD.
    (6) Actions done before April 28, 2009, in accordance with 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-30-003, dated November 30, 2006, are 
acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions in this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 1:  This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service 
information as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Attn: Dan Parrillo, Aerospace 
Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems, ANE-171, FAA, New York 
Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7305; fax (516) 794-
5531. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the 
AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal maintenance 
inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as 
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight 
Standards District Office.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has 
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned 
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-18, 
dated May 9, 2008, and the service information identified in Table 2 
and Table 3 of this AD, for related information.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 26, 2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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