[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 177 (Thursday, September 12, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48050-48052]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-19679]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0327; Product Identifier 2019-NM-021-AD; Amendment 
39-19727; AD 2019-17-07]
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: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 
440); CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702); CL-600-2D15 
(Regional Jet Series 705); CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900); and 
CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted 
by reports of incorrect deployment of forward and aft flight attendant 
oxygen masks. This AD requires repacking the flight attendant and 
lavatory oxygen box assemblies as applicable, replacing the placards, 
and re-identifying the assemblies. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 17, 2019.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 17, 
2019.

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 service 
information at the FAA, Transport Standards 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 on the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2019-0327.

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-2019-
0327; 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 regulatory evaluation, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, 
Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York 
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 
telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The FAA 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-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440); CL-600-2C10 
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702); CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 
705); CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900); and CL-600-2E25 (Regional 
Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register 
on June 11, 2019 (84 FR 27042). The NPRM was prompted by reports of 
incorrect deployment of forward and aft flight attendant oxygen masks. 
The NPRM proposed to require repacking the flight attendant and 
lavatory oxygen box assemblies as applicable, replacing the placards, 
and re-identifying the assemblies.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address incorrect packing of the 
flight attendant and lavatory oxygen box assemblies, which could result 
in incorrectly deployed oxygen masks, and cause occupant distress and 
delayed access to oxygen supply during a high altitude emergency.
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2018-03, dated January 
19, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing 
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for certain Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 
440); CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702); CL-600-2D15 
(Regional Jet Series 705); CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900); and 
CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    After an in-service cabin oxygen masks deployment on a CL-600-
2D24 aeroplane,

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the crew noted that the forward and aft flight attendant oxygen 
masks did not deploy correctly. The oxygen hoses were tangled with 
the pull lanyard and cordage from the oxygen box assemblies. 
Investigation found the same condition on other aeroplanes. The 
similarly designed lavatory oxygen box assembly is also affected. It 
was determined that packing instructions for these oxygen box 
assemblies were incorrect. If not corrected, inappropriately packed 
oxygen box assemblies resulting in incorrectly deployed oxygen masks 
can cause occupant distress and delayed access to oxygen supply 
during a high altitude emergency.
    This [Canadian] AD mandates the repacking of the forward flight 
attendant, aft flight attendant, and lavatory oxygen box assemblies 
[as applicable] and the installation of a revised packaging placard.

    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-2019-
0327.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in 
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or 
on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety 
and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, 
except for minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these 
minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for addressing 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 has issued the following service information:
     Service Bulletin 601R-35-021, dated October 30, 2017, 
which describes procedures for repacking the lavatory oxygen box 
assembly, replacing the placards, and re-identifying the assembly.
     Service Bulletin 670BA-35-015, dated October 30, 2017, 
which describes procedures for repacking the flight attendant and 
lavatory oxygen box assemblies, replacing the placards, and re-
identifying the assemblies.
    These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane 
models. 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

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 539 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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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425...........................            $100             $525         $282,975
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    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD 
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for 
affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs 
in the 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.
    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.
    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 and 
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.

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.

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):

2019-17-07 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-19727; Docket No. FAA-
2019-0327; Product Identifier 2019-NM-021-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 17, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

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(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated in 
any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this 
AD.
    (1) Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, 
serial numbers (S/N) 7003 and subsequent.
    (2) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) 
airplanes, S/N 10003 and subsequent.
    (3) Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes and 
Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/N 15001 and 
subsequent.
    (4) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, S/N 
19001 and subsequent.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect deployment of the 
forward and aft flight attendant oxygen masks. The FAA is issuing 
this AD to address incorrect packing of the flight attendant and 
lavatory oxygen box assemblies, which could result in incorrectly 
deployed oxygen masks, and cause occupant distress and delayed 
access to oxygen supply during a high altitude emergency.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repacking and Modification of Oxygen Box Assemblies

    (1) For Model CL-600-2B19 airplanes equipped with oxygen box 
assembly part number (P/N) 3868301 or 3868302 with C&D Zodiac 
Aerospace Service Bulletin 3868303-25-A-01 installed, or P/N 
3868303: Within 8,800 flight hours or 48 months, whichever is first, 
after the effective date of this AD, repack the assembly, replace 
the packaging placard, and re-identify the assembly, in accordance 
with paragraphs 2.A. and 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R-35-021, dated October 30, 2017.
    (2) For airplane Model CL-600-2C10, S/N 10003 through 10346 
inclusive; Models CL-600-2D15 and CL-600-2D24, S/N 15001 through 
15436 inclusive; and Model CL-600-2E25, S/N 19001 through 19055 
inclusive; equipped with oxygen box assembly P/N 9324601[ ]505/507/
509/511, 9324614[ ]505/509, D114601[ ]501/503/505/507/509, D114602[ 
]503/507/511, or D114603[ ]501 (where ``[ ]'' indicates the 
d[eacute]cor finish code letters): Within 8,800 flight hours or 48 
months, whichever is first, after the effective date of this AD, 
repack the assembly, replace the packaging placard, and re-identify 
the assembly in accordance with paragraphs 2.A. and 2.B. of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-35-
015, dated October 30, 2017.

(h) Operational Limitation

    For Model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 
airplanes: After accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph 
(g)(2) of this AD, if applicable, or within 30 days after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever is later, no person may operate 
any airplane with oxygen box assemblies packed using Bombardier 
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) task 35-21-13-860-802, ``Repack 
and Stowage of the Flight Attendant Oxygen Mask,'' or 35-21-17-860-
802, ``Repack of the Passenger Mask in the Lavatory.''

    Note 1 to paragraph (h):  The AMM tasks identified in paragraph 
(h) of this AD have been superseded by AMM tasks 35-21-13-860-804, 
``Repack and Stowage of the Forward and Aft Flight Attendant Oxygen-
Mask,'' 35-21-13-860-806, ``Repack and Stowage of the Third Flight 
Attendant Oxygen-Mask,'' and 35-21-17-860-803, ``Repack of the 
Passenger Mask in the Lavatory.''

(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 certification 
office, 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 
Branch, 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 AD CF-2018-03, dated January 19, 2018, 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-2019-0327.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Darren Gassetto, 
Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services 
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email 
[email protected].

(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 601R-35-021, dated October 30, 
2017.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA-35-015, dated October 30, 
2017.
    (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, 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 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 Des Moines, Washington, on August 22, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-19679 Filed 9-11-19; 8:45 am]
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