[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39518-39520]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17086]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0477; Product Identifier 2016-NM-112-AD; Amendment 
39-18990; AD 2017-16-13]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 
Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that 
the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long. 
This AD requires replacing the existing oxygen mask lanyards with 
lanyards of the correct length. We are issuing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 25, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 
25, 2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center North 
America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-
514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced 
service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2017-0477.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0477; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7318; 
fax 516-794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., 
Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2017 
(82 FR 23156) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report 
indicating that the lanyard length of the passenger drop down oxygen 
masks is too long. The NPRM proposed to require replacing the existing 
oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the correct length. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent improper oxygen flow functionality to the 
passenger oxygen masks in the event of an emergency.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2016-15, dated May 18, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ''the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-
601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Bombardier (BA) has determined that the lanyard length of the 
passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long and may cause the 
safety pin tethered to the opposite end of the lanyard to remain 
engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when the mask is pulled to the 
passenger's face. In an emergency situation where oxygen is 
required, it is possible that certain passengers may not receive 
oxygen supply due to the increased length of the lanyard.
    BA has issued service bulletin (SB) 605-35-003 to replace the 
existing lanyards in the passenger oxygen box assemblies with 
lanyards of the correct length. Incorporation of this BA SB will 
restore the proper oxygen flow functionality to the passenger oxygen 
masks in the event of an emergency.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the incorporation of [Bombardier] SB 
605-35-003.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0477.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Bombardier, Inc., has issued Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 
02, dated April 18, 2016. This service information describes procedures 
for replacing the existing oxygen mask lanyards with lanyards of the 
correct length. 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

    We estimate that this AD affects 120 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost              Parts cost          product        operators
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Replacement......................  4 work-hours x $85 per    Not available......            $340         $40,800
                                    hour = $340.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to 
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that 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. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. 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.

Adoption of 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 (AD):

2017-16-13 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-18990; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0477; Product Identifier 2016-NM-112-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 25, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-
3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes, certificated in any 
category, serial numbers 5702 through 5705 inclusive, 5707, 5709, 
5710, 5712, 5714, 5715, 5718, 5719, 5722, 5723, 5725, 5727, 5728, 
5731 through 5733 inclusive, 5735, 5736, 5740, 5742, 5743, 5745, 
5746, 5748 through 5750 inclusive, 5752 through 5754 inclusive, 5756 
through 5758 inclusive, 5760 through 5762 inclusive, 5764 through 
5766 inclusive, 5768 through 5770 inclusive, 5772 through 5774 
inclusive, 5776 through 5780 inclusive, 5782 through 5787 inclusive, 
5790, 5791, 5793, 5794, 5796, 5797, 5799, 5800, 5802, 5803, 5805 
through 5814 inclusive, 5816, 5818 through 5820 inclusive, 5823 
through 5829 inclusive, 5831 through 5853 inclusive, 5856, 5857, 
5859 through 5863 inclusive, 5865 through 5874 inclusive, 5876 
through 5881 inclusive, 5883 through 5888 inclusive, 5890 through 
5894 inclusive, 5896 through 5898 inclusive, 5900 through 5906 
inclusive, 5908 through 5911 inclusive, 5913 through 5938 inclusive, 
5940 through 5947 inclusive, 5949 through 5980 inclusive, 5982 
through 5985 inclusive, 5987, and 5988.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the lanyard 
length of the passenger drop down oxygen masks is too long. The 
length of the oxygen mask lanyard might cause the safety pin 
tethered to the opposite end of the lanyard to remain engaged in the 
oxygen flow mechanism when the mask is pulled to the passenger's 
face. We are issuing this AD to prevent improper oxygen flow 
functionality to the passenger oxygen masks in the event of an 
emergency.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Replacement of Oxygen Mask Lanyards

    Within 2,400 flight hours or 60 months, whichever occurs first 
after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing lanyards 
in the passenger oxygen box assemblies with lanyards of the correct 
length, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 02, dated April 18, 
2016.

(h) 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 Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, dated 
January 28, 2016; or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, 
Revision 01, dated February 10, 2016.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York ACO 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. 
If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it 
to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New 
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 
telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved 
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a 
principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards 
district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, 
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, 
Inc.'s TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the 
DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-15, dated May 18, 
2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0477.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Cesar A. Gomez, 
Aerospace Engineer,

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Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-
228-7318; fax 516-794-5531.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.

(k) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-003, Revision 02, dated 
April 18, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody Customer Response Center 
North America toll-free telephone 1-866-538-1247 or direct-dial 
telephone 1-514-855-2999; fax 514-855-7401; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 4, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-17086 Filed 8-18-17; 8:45 am]
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