AD 2002-03-14

[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 20, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7604-7605]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 02-3611]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2001-NM-155-AD; Amendment 39-12655; AD 2002-03-14]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 Series 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), 
applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes, 
that requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the left and right 
lower wing planks, and repair, if necessary. The actions specified by 
this AD are intended to find and fix such cracking, which could result 
in reduced structural integrity of the wing. This action is intended to 
address the identified unsafe condition.

DATES: Effective March 27, 2002.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
of March 27, 2002.

ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be 
obtained from Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 
6087, Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. This 
information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, 
SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, New York Aircraft Certification 
Office, 10 Fifth Street, Third Floor, Valley Stream, New York; or at 
the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., 
suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serge Napoleon, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street, Third Floor, Valley Stream, New 
York 11581; telephone (516) 256-7512; fax (516) 568-2716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness 
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Bombardier Model CL-600-
2B19 series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on October 
30, 2001 (66 FR 54725). That action proposed to require repetitive 
inspections for cracking of the left and right lower wing planks, and 
repair, if necessary.

Comments

    Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate 
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response 
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest 
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.

Interim Action

    This is considered to be interim action until final action is 
identified, at which time the FAA may consider further rulemaking.

Cost Impact

    The FAA estimates that 214 airplanes of U.S. registry will be 
affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 1 work hour per 
airplane to accomplish the required inspections, and that the average 
labor rate is $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost 
impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $12,840, or $60 
per airplane, per inspection cycle.
    The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that 
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD 
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the 
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed 
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform 
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures 
typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to 
gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other 
administrative actions.

Regulatory Impact

    The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it 
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is 
not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 
(2) is not a ``significant rule'' under 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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action 
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained 
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption 
ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (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.

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Sec. 39.13  [Amended]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new 
airworthiness directive:

2002-03-14 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Amendment 39-12655. 
Docket 2001-NM-155-AD.

    Applicability: Model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes, serial 
numbers 7003 through 7999 inclusive, certificated in any category.

    Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the 
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been 
modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the 
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, 
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of 
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an 
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (d) of 
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of 
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition 
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been 
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to 
address it.

    Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
previously.
    To find and fix cracking of the left and right lower wing 
planks, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the 
wing, accomplish the following:

Repetitive Inspections

    (a) Perform an external detailed visual inspection for cracking 
of the left and right lower wing planks in the area of the rear spar 
and wing station 148.019, according to Part 2, Accomplishment 
Instructions, of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-57-031, 
Revision ``A,'' including Appendix A, dated March 28, 2001. Do the 
initial inspection at the time shown in paragraph (a)(1), (a)(2), or 
(a)(3) of this AD, as applicable; and repeat the inspection at least 
every 5,000 flight cycles.

    Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed visual 
inspection is defined as: ``An intensive visual examination of a 
specific structural area, system, installation, or assembly to 
detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is 
normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at 
intensity deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such 
as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning 
and elaborate access procedures may be required.''

Compliance Times for Inspection

    (1) For airplanes that have accumulated 6,500 total flight 
cycles or less as of the effective date of this AD: Inspect prior to 
the accumulation of 7,000 total flight cycles.
    (2) For airplanes that have accumulated 6,501 total flight 
cycles, but fewer than 13,500 total flight cycles, as of the 
effective date of this AD: Inspect prior to the accumulation of 
13,700 total flight cycles, or within 500 flight cycles after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
    (3) For airplanes that have accumulated 13,500 total flight 
cycles or more as of the effective date of this AD: Inspect within 
200 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.

    Note 3: Inspections accomplished prior to the effective date of 
this AD in accordance with Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R-
57-031, dated March 22, 2001, are considered acceptable for 
compliance with paragraph (a) of this AD.


    Note 4: There is no terminating action available at this time 
for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD.

Repair

    (b) If any crack is found during any inspection according to 
paragraph (a) of this AD: Before further flight, repair per a method 
approved by either the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (or its 
delegated agent).

Reporting Requirement

    (c) Submit a report of inspection findings (both positive and 
negative) to Bombardier Aerospace Technical Help Desk, fax (514) 
855-8500, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (c)(1) or 
(c)(2) of this AD. Information collection requirements contained in 
this regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control 
Number 2120-0056.
    (1) For airplanes on which the inspection is accomplished after 
the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days 
after performing the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this 
AD.
    (2) For airplanes on which the inspection has been accomplished 
prior to the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 
days after the effective date of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used if approved by the Manager, New York ACO. Operators shall 
submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal 
Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the 
Manager, New York ACO.

    Note 5: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
obtained from the New York ACO.

Special Flight Permits

    (e) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where 
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference

    (f) The inspections shall be done in accordance with Bombardier 
Alert Service Bulletin A601R-57-031, Revision ``A,'' including 
Appendix A, dated March 28, 2001. This incorporation by reference 
was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from 
Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station 
Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. Copies may be 
inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 10 Fifth Street, Third Floor, Valley Stream, 
New York; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North 
Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

    Note 6: The subject of this AD is addressed in Canadian 
airworthiness directive CF-2001-15, dated March 30, 2001.

Effective Date

    (g) This amendment becomes effective on March 27, 2002.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 8, 2002.
Vi L. Lipski,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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