[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 189 (Tuesday, September 29, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60887-60891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-21420]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0203; Product Identifier 2019-NM-142-AD; Amendment 
39-21256; AD 2020-19-13]
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: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), 
and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by a report that fast and easy access to the portable 
oxygen bottle may be prevented by the portable oxygen bottle 
installation's upper bracket latch assembly catching on the pressure 
gauge tube or on the pressure gauge bezel of the portable oxygen 
bottle. This AD requires a check to identify the manufacturer and part 
number of the portable oxygen bottle installation, and, if necessary, 
modification of the portable oxygen bottle installation. The FAA is 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 3, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 3, 
2020.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Bombardier, Inc., 200 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 2A3, Canada; North America toll-free telephone 1-866-
538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; email 
[email protected]; internet https://www.bombardier.com. You 
may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products 
Section, Operational Safety 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

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https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2020-0203.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0203; 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, 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

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian AD CF-2019-26, dated July 9, 
2019 (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 
Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for 
certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), 
and CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. You may 
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0203.
    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-600-1A11 (600), CL-600-2A12 (601), and CL-600-2B16 (601-
3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on March 23, 2020 (85 FR 16284). The NPRM was prompted 
by a report that fast and easy access to the portable oxygen bottle may 
be prevented by the portable oxygen bottle installation's upper bracket 
latch assembly catching on the pressure gauge tube or on the pressure 
gauge bezel of the portable oxygen bottle. The NPRM proposed to require 
a check to identify the manufacturer and part number of the portable 
oxygen bottle installation, and, if necessary, modification of the 
portable oxygen bottle installation. The FAA is issuing this AD to 
address the portable oxygen bottle installation's upper bracket latch 
assembly catching on the pressure gauge tube or on the pressure gauge 
bezel of the portable oxygen bottle, which, if not detected and 
corrected, could prevent fast and easy access to the portable oxygen 
bottle in an emergency situation. See the MCAI for additional 
background information.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in 
developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received 
on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.

Support for the NPRM

    An anonymous commenter had no objection to the NPRM.

Request To Revise or Clarify the Applicability of Paragraph (i) of the 
Proposed AD

    NetJets requested that the FAA either revise the language in the 
first sentence of paragraph (i) of the proposed AD to clearly state 
that the paragraph applies to airplanes having a serial number of 6119 
and below that is not listed in section 1.A. of the applicable 
Bombardier service information specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), 
(h), and (i) of the proposed AD, or that the FAA clarify paragraph 
(c)(3) of the proposed AD to state that all serial numbers are 
affected.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. Paragraph (i) of the proposed AD is 
applicable to only airplanes having the serial numbers specified in 
paragraph (c) of this AD, but not listed in section 1.A. of the 
applicable Bombardier service information specified in figure 1 to 
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, and equipped with specified 
part numbers of Scott (Avox/Zodiac) 5500 or 5600 series 11 cubic foot 
portable oxygen bottle(s). As such, any serial number not specified in 
paragraph (c)(3) of this AD for Bombardier Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (601-
3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes, is not affected by paragraph 
(i) of this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments 
received, 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:
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 600-0772, dated June 29, 2018;
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0646, dated June 29, 2018;
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-35-006, dated June 29, 
2018;
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-005, dated June 29, 
2018; and
     Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-35-001, dated June 29, 
2018.
    This service information describes procedures for a check to 
identify the manufacturer and part number of the portable oxygen bottle 
installation, and, if necessary, modification of the portable oxygen 
bottle installation. 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

    We estimate that this AD affects 188 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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              Labor cost                      Parts cost            Cost per product      Cost on U.S. operators
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3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255     $1,530 per installation  $1,785 per installation  $335,580 per
 per installation.                                                                        installation.
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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.

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):

2020-19-13 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-21256; Docket No. FAA-
2020-0203; Product Identifier 2019-NM-142-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 3, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc., airplanes identified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any 
category, equipped with Scott (Avox/Zodiac) 5500 or 5600 series 11 
cubic foot portable oxygen bottle(s) with upper bracket part number 
(P/N) 36758-02, P/N 36758-12 or P/N H3-2091-1 installed at the neck 
of the bottle(s).
    (1) Model CL-600-1A11 (600) airplanes, serial numbers 1004 
through 1085 inclusive.
    (2) Model CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes, serial numbers 3001 
through 3066 inclusive.
    (3) Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) 
airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5194 inclusive, 5301 through 
5665 inclusive, 5701 through 5988 inclusive, and 6050 through 6119 
inclusive.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that fast and easy access to 
the portable oxygen bottle may be prevented by the portable oxygen 
bottle installation's upper bracket latch assembly catching on the 
pressure gauge tube or on the pressure gauge bezel of the portable 
oxygen bottle. The FAA is issuing this AD to address this condition, 
which, if not detected and corrected, could prevent fast and easy 
access to the portable oxygen bottle in an emergency situation.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Portable Oxygen Bottle Check

    For airplanes with a serial number listed in Section 1.A. of the 
applicable Bombardier service information specified in figure 1 to 
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD: Within 60 months after the 
effective date of this AD, check each portable oxygen bottle 
installation to determine the manufacturer and part number, in 
accordance with paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
the applicable Bombardier service information specified in figure 1 
to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD.

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(h) Bracket Modifications

    If, during the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any portable oxygen bottle is found to be manufactured by Scott 
(Avox/Zodiac) and is a 5500 or 5600 series 11 cubic foot bottle, 
with upper bracket P/N 36758-02, 36758-12, or H3-2091-1 installed at 
the neck of the bottle: Modify the portable oxygen bottle brackets 
in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions 
of the applicable Bombardier service information specified in figure 
1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD.

(i) Portable Oxygen Bottle Check and Corrective Actions for Airplanes 
Not Listed in the Service Information

    For airplanes with a serial number that is not listed in section 
1.A. of the applicable Bombardier service information specified in 
figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD: Within 60 
months after the effective date of this AD, check each portable 
oxygen bottle installation to determine the manufacturer and part 
number and accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.

(j) 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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions 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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) Canadian AD CF-2019-26, dated July 9, 2019, for related 
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet 
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket 
No. FAA-2020-0203.
    (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].

(l) 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 600-0772, dated June 29, 2018.
    (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601-0646, dated June 29, 2018.
    (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604-35-006, dated June 29, 
2018.
    (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605-35-005, dated June 29, 
2018.
    (v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650-35-001, dated June 29, 2018.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Bombardier, Inc., 200 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 2A3, Canada; North America toll-free telephone 1-
866-538-1247 or direct-dial telephone 1-514-855-2999; email 
[email protected]; internet https://www.bombardier.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.


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    Issued on September 10, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness 
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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