[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 188 (Thursday, September 29, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58950-58953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21014]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0155; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00585-T; 
Amendment 39-22075; AD 2022-12-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by 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 MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 
& 440) airplanes; Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 
702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes; 
Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 
(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports 
of displayed headings changing from MAG to TRU with no pilot action, 
which may result in misleading heading information on both primary 
function displays (PFDs) and multi-function displays (MFDs), and 
misleading course information on flight management systems (FMSs). This 
AD requires amending the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to 
provide the flightcrew with updated procedures for accurate heading and 
course information. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 3, 2022.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 3, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact MHI RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des 
Grandes-Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Qu[eacute]bec J7H 0E2 Canada; 
North America toll-free telephone 833-990-7272 or direct-dial telephone 
450-990-7272; fax 514-855-8501; email mhirj.com">thd.crj@mhirj.com; internet 
mhirj.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 regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2022-0155.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0155; 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: Thomas Niczky, Aerospace Engineer, 
Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; 
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued TCCA AD CF-2021-19, issued May 13, 
2021 (TCCA AD CF-2021-19) (also referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an 
unsafe condition for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19 
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes; Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional 
Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes; Model CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet 
Series 550) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) 
airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes; and 
Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. You may examine 
the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0155.
    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain MHI RJ Aviation 
ULC Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes; Model 
CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes; Model CL-
600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D15 
(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes; Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet 
Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) 
airplanes. The NPRM

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published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2022 (87 FR 19026). The 
NPRM was prompted by reports of displayed headings changing from MAG to 
TRU with no pilot action, which may result in misleading heading 
information on both PFDs and MFDs, and misleading course information on 
FMSs. The NPRM proposed to require amending the existing AFM to provide 
the flightcrew with updated procedures for accurate heading and course 
information. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent operation outside 
the terrain and obstacle protection provided in instrument procedure 
and route designs, which could result in reduced operational safety 
margins. See the MCAI for additional background information.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from the Air Line Pilots Association, 
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment 
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as 
proposed. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as 
proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic 
burden on any operator. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    MHI RJ Aviation ULC has issued the following service information, 
which provides a procedure for revising, among other procedures, the 
``Uncommanded True Heading Indication.''
     Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL 
PROCEDURES, MHI RJ Model CL-600-2B19 AFM, CSP A-012, Volume 1, Revision 
74, dated July 3, 2020.
    Bombardier has issued the following service information, which 
provides a procedure for revising, among other procedures, the 
``Uncommanded True Heading Indication.'' These documents are distinct 
since they apply to different airplane models.
     Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL 
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2C10 
(Series 700, 701, 702) and CL-600-2C11 (Series 550) AFM, CSP B-012, 
Revision 30, dated February 28, 2020.
     Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL 
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2D24 
(Series 900) and Model CL-600-2D15 (Series 705) AFM, CSP C-012, Volume 
1, Revision 24, dated March 27, 2020.
     Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL 
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2E25 
(Series 1000) AFM, CSP D-012, Revision 23, dated February 14, 2020.
    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 1,113 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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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................              $0              $85          $94,605
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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.

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

0
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:

2022-12-03 MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by 
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22075; Docket No. FAA-2022-0155; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00585-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 3, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

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(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC (type certificate 
previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) airplanes, certificated in any 
category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD.
    (1) Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes 
equipped with inertial reference system (IRS) part number (P/N) 
465020-0400-0400, 465020-0400-0401, 465020-0400-0402, or 465020-
0400-0403.
    (2) Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) 
airplanes, Model CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550) airplanes, 
Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and Model CL-
600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, equipped with IRS P/N 
465020-0400-0401, 465020-0400-0402 or 465020-0400-0403.
    (3) Model CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, 
equipped with IRS P/N 465020-0400-0402 or 465020-0400-0403.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34; Navigation 
System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of displayed headings changing 
from MAG to TRU with no pilot action, which may result in misleading 
heading information on both primary function displays (PFDs) and 
multi-function displays (MFDs), and misleading course information on 
flight management systems (FMSs). The FAA is issuing this AD to 
prevent operation outside the terrain and obstacle protection 
provided in instrument procedure and route designs, which could 
result in reduced operational safety margins.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Amend Existing Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the 
existing AFM to incorporate the information specified in Section 05-
15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL PROCEDURES, of the 
applicable AFM identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(h) 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. 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 MHI RJ 
Aviation ULC's TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved 
by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) TCCA AD CF-2021-19, issued May 13, 2021, for related 
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet 
at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2022-0155.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Thomas Niczky, 
Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA, 
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228-7347; email [email protected].

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference 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) Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL 
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2C10 
(Series 700, 701, 702) and CL-600-2C11 (Series 550) Airplane Flight 
Manual (AFM), CSP B-012, Revision 30, dated February 28, 2020.
    (ii) Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL 
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2D24 
(Series 900) and Model CL-600-2D15 (Series 705) AFM, CSP C-012,

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Volume 1, Revision 24, dated March 27, 2020.
    (iii) Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, Chapter 5, ABNORMAL 
PROCEDURES, Bombardier CRJ Series Regional Jet Model CL-600-2E25 
(Series 1000) AFM, CSP D-012, Revision 23, dated February 14, 2020.
    (iv) Section 05-15--Instrument Systems, of Chapter 5, ABNORMAL 
PROCEDURES, of MHI RJ Model CL-600-2B19 AFM, CSP A-012, Volume 1, 
Revision 74, dated July 3, 2020.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact MHI 
RJ Aviation Group, Customer Response Center, 3655 Ave. des Grandes-
Tourelles, Suite 110, Boisbriand, Qu[eacute]bec J7H 0E2 Canada; 
North America toll-free telephone 833-990-7272 or direct-dial 
telephone 450-990-7272; fax 514-855-8501; email mhirj.com">thd.crj@mhirj.com; 
internet mhirj.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: archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on June 2, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.

    Editorial note:  This document was received for publication by 
the Office of the Federal Register on September 23, 2022.
[FR Doc. 2022-21014 Filed 9-28-22; 8:45 am]
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