Rule: Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier

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(g) Thereafter, at every engine shop visit, Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
perform repetitive FPIs and borescope July 3, 2007. Daniel Parrillo, Aerospace Engineer,
inspections of HP compressor stage 1 and 2 Peter A. White, Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE–
rotor discs for cracks. Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller 172, FAA, New York Aircraft
(h) Use paragraphs 3.A.(1) through Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
3.A.(4)(o) of the Accomplishment [FR Doc. E7–13410 Filed 7–11–07; 8:45 am] Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
Instructions of RR Alert Service Bulletin BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 11590; telephone (516) 228–7305; fax
(ASB) No. RB.211–72–AE359, Revision 1, (516) 794–5531.
dated November 17, 2005, to do the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
inspections. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(i) Accept or reject as necessary, HP Examining the Docket
compressor stage 1 and 2 rotor discs using Federal Aviation Administration
inspection criteria paragraphs 3.A.(5)(a) You may examine the AD docket on
through 3.A.(5)(f) of the Accomplishment 14 CFR Part 39 the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov or in
Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211–72– person at the Docket Operations office
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26353; Directorate between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
AE359, Revision 1, dated November 17, 2005. Identifier 2006–NM–189–AD; Amendment through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Definition 39–15124; AD 2007–14–02]
The Docket Operations office (telephone
(j) For the purpose of this AD, an engine RIN 2120–AA64 (800) 647–5527) is located on the
shop visit is defined as anytime the HP ground floor of the West Building at the
compressor stage 1 and 2 rotor discs are Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier street address stated in the ADDRESSES
removed from the HP compressor stage 3 Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL– section.
disc. 600–2A12 (CL–601), CL–600–2B16 (CL–
601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604) Discussion
Reporting Requirements Airplanes The FAA issued a supplemental
(k) Within 10 days, report inspection notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
findings of cracks to the RR local field service to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an
Administration (FAA), Department of
office representative. The Office of AD that would apply to certain
Transportation (DOT).
Management and Budget has approved the Bombardier Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–
ACTION: Final rule.
reporting requirements specified in 600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–601), and CL–
paragraph 3.A.(6)(b) of the Accomplishment SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and
Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211–72– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain CL–604) airplanes. That supplemental
AE359, Revision 1, dated November 17, 2005, Bombardier Model CL–600–1A11 (CL– NPRM was published in the Federal
and assigned OMB control number 2120– 600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–601), and CL– Register on April 26, 2007 (72 FR
0056. 600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, and 20777). That supplemental NPRM
Alternative Methods of Compliance CL–604) airplanes. This AD requires proposed to require inspecting to
inspecting to identify the part number identify the part number and serial
(l) The Manager, Engine Certification
and serial number of the selector valves number of the selector valves of the
Office, has the authority to approve
of the nose landing gear (NLG) and the nose landing gear (NLG) and the nose
alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found
nose gear door, and doing related gear door, and doing related
in 14 CFR 39.19.
investigative and corrective actions if investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD results from reports necessary. That supplemental NPRM
Related Information of uncommanded partial retractions of also proposed to add airplanes to the
(m) United Kingdom Civil Aviation the NLG. We are issuing this AD to applicability.
Authority airworthiness directive No. G– prevent internal leakage of the selector
valve, which, under certain conditions, Comments
2005–0028 R1, dated October 18, 2005, also
addresses the subject of this AD. could result in an uncommanded We provided the public the
retraction of the NLG with consequent opportunity to participate in the
Material Incorporated by Reference damage to the airplane and possible development of this AD. No comments
(n) You must use Rolls-Royce plc Alert serious injury to ground personnel. have been received on the supplemental
Service Bulletin No. RB.211–72–AE359, DATES: This AD becomes effective NPRM or on the determination of the
Revision 1, dated November 17, 2005, to August 16, 2007. cost to the public.
perform the inspections required by this AD. The Director of the Federal Register
The Director of the Federal Register approved approved the incorporation by reference Clarification of Alternative Method of
the incorporation by reference of this service of certain publications listed in the AD Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) as of August 16, 2007. We have revised this action to clarify
and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Rolls-Royce plc, the appropriate procedure for notifying
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
PO Box 31, Derby, England, DE248BJ; the principal inspector before using any
docket on the Internet at http://
telephone: 011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011– approved AMOC on any airplane to
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S.
44–1332–249936, for a copy of this service
Department of Transportation, Docket which the AMOC applies.
information. You may review copies at the
Operations, M–30, West Building Conclusion
FAA, New England Region, Office of the
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, We have carefully reviewed the
Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National
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DC. available data and determined that air

Archives and Records Administration
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, safety and the public interest require
(NARA). For information on the availability
Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, adopting the AD with the change
of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-
Station Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec described previously. We have
register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
H3C 3G9, Canada, for service determined that this change will neither
information identified in this AD. increase the economic burden on any
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operator nor increase the scope of the the Administrator finds necessary for Adoption of the Amendment
AD. safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority ■ Accordingly, under the authority
Costs of Compliance
because it addresses an unsafe condition delegated to me by the Administrator,
This AD affects about 502 airplanes of that is likely to exist or develop on the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
U.S. registry. products identified in this rulemaking follows:
The inspection to determine the action.
manufacturer part number and serial PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
number of the selector valve(s) takes Regulatory Findings
DIRECTIVES
about 1 work hour per airplane, at an We have determined that this AD will
average labor rate of $80 per work hour. not have federalism implications under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Based on these figures, the estimated Executive Order 13132. This AD will continues to read as follows:
cost of the required inspection for U.S. not have a substantial direct effect on
operators is $40,160, or $80 per the States, on the relationship between Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
airplane. the national government and the States, § 39.13 [Amended]
The general visual inspection of the or on the distribution of power and
selector valve(s), if accomplished, takes responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The Federal Aviation
about 1 work hour per airplane, at an levels of government. Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
average labor rate of $80 per work hour. For the reasons discussed above, I by adding the following new
Based on these figures, the estimated certify that this AD: airworthiness directive (AD):
cost of that inspection for U.S. operators (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
2007–14–02 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly
is $80 per airplane. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Canadair): Amendment 39–15124.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Authority for This Rulemaking Docket No. FAA–2006–26353;
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Title 49 of the United States Code Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–189–AD.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (3) Will not have a significant Effective Date
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, economic impact, positive or negative, (a) This AD becomes effective August 16,
Section 106, describes the authority of on a substantial number of small entities 2007.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, under the criteria of the Regulatory
Aviation Programs, describes in more Flexibility Act. Affected ADs
detail the scope of the Agency’s We prepared a regulatory evaluation (b) None.
authority. of the estimated costs to comply with
We are issuing this rulemaking under this AD and placed it in the AD docket. Applicability
the authority described in Subtitle VII, See the ADDRESSES section for a location (c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, to examine the regulatory evaluation. CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 601), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–
section, Congress charges the FAA with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 601–3R, and CL–604) airplanes; certificated
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation in any category; having serial numbers (S/Ns)
air commerce by prescribing regulations safety, Incorporation by reference, as identified in the service bulletins specified
for practices, methods, and procedures Safety. in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable.
TABLE 1.—BOMBARDIER SERVICE BULLETINS

Revision
Service bulletin Date
level
600–0721 (for Model CL–600–1A11 (CL–600) airplanes) .............................................................................. 01 February 20, 2006.
601–0558 (for Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) air- 01 February 20, 2006.
planes).
604–32–021 (for Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) airplanes) .......................................................................... 02 February 20, 2007.
Unsafe Condition occurs first, inspect to determine the manufacturers and have different
(d) This AD results from reports of manufacturer part numbers (P/Ns) and serial manufacturer part numbers. Only airplanes
uncommanded partial retractions of the nose numbers of the selector valves of the NLG having selector valves manufactured by
landing gear (NLG). We are issuing this AD and nose gear door. A review of airplane Tactair Fluid Controls, having P/N
to prevent internal leakage of the selector maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of 750006000, are subject to the investigative
valve, which, under certain conditions, could this inspection if the serial numbers of the and corrective actions specified in paragraph
result in an uncommanded retraction of the selector valves can be conclusively (f) of this AD.
NLG with consequent damage to the airplane determined from that review. For any subject
selector valve having Tactair Fluid Controls Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a
and possible serious injury to ground
P/N 750006000 and a S/N from 0001 through general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
personnel.
0767 inclusive, before further flight, do examination of an interior or exterior area,
Compliance related investigative (including a general installation, or assembly to detect obvious
(e) You are responsible for having the visual inspection for proper installation of damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
the lock wire of the end cap) and corrective inspection is made from within touching
actions required by this AD performed within

the compliance times specified, unless the actions; in accordance with the applicable distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
actions have already been done. service bulletin identified in Table 1 of this may be necessary to ensure visual access to
AD. all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
Inspection and Corrective Actions Note 1: Operators should be aware that of inspection is made under normally
(f) Within 500 flight hours or 12 months selector valves having Bombardier P/N available lighting conditions such as
after the effective date of this AD, whichever 601R75146–1 may be supplied by different daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
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droplight and may require removal or Alternative Methods of Compliance Material Incorporated by Reference
opening of access panels or doors. Stands, (AMOCs) (j) You must use the applicable service
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain (h)(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft bulletins identified in Table 2 of this AD to
proximity to the area being checked.’’
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to perform the actions that are required by this
Note 3: The service bulletins identified in approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Table 1 of this AD refer to Tactair Fluid accordance with the procedures found in 14 Director of the Federal Register approved the
Controls Service Bulletin SB750006000–1, CFR 39.19. incorporation by reference of these
Revision A, dated September 6, 2005, as an (2) To request a different method of documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
additional source of service information for 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact
compliance or a different compliance time
doing the related investigative and corrective
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace
actions required by this AD.
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centre-ville,
Actions Accomplished According to any airplane to which the AMOC applies, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada, for a
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin notify your appropriate principal inspector copy of this service information. You may
(g) Actions accomplished before the (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
effective date of this AD in accordance with Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–32–021, FSDO. Washington; or at the National Archives and
Revision 01, dated February 20, 2006 (for Records Administration (NARA). For
Related Information information on the availability of this
Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) airplanes), are
considered acceptable for compliance with (i) Canadian airworthiness directive CF– material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
the corresponding actions specified in this 2006–16, dated July 6, 2006, also addresses to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
AD. the subject of this AD. cfr/ibr-locations.html.
TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Revision
Bombardier Service Bulletin Date
level
600–0721 ......................................................................................................................................................... 01 February 20, 2006.

601–0558 ......................................................................................................................................................... 01 February 20, 2006.
604–32–021 ..................................................................................................................................................... 02 February 20, 2007.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 25, of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
2007. which, in combination with flammable Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
Ali Bahrami, fuel vapors caused by latent failures, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, alterations, repairs, or maintenance except Federal holidays. The Docket
Aircraft Certification Service. actions, could result in fuel tank Operations office (telephone (800) 647–
[FR Doc. E7–13081 Filed 7–11–07; 8:45 am] explosions and consequent loss of the 5527) is located on the ground floor of
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P airplane. the West Building at the street address
DATES: This AD becomes effective stated in the ADDRESSES section.
August 16, 2007. The Director of the Discussion
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain The FAA issued a notice of proposed
Federal Aviation Administration rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
publications listed in the AD as of
August 16, 2007. part 39 to include an AD that would
14 CFR Part 39 apply to all Airbus Model A330 and
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD A340 airplanes. That NPRM was
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27768; Directorate docket on the Internet at http://
Identifier 2006–NM–174–AD; Amendment published in the Federal Register on
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S. April 5, 2007 (72 FR 16741). That NPRM
39–15123; AD 2007–14–01]
Department of Transportation, Docket proposed to require revising the
RIN 2120–AA64 Operations, M–30, West Building Airworthiness Limitations section of the
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
A330 and A340 Airplanes Airworthiness to incorporate new
DC. limitations for fuel tank systems.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, Comments
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT). for service information identified in this We provided the public the
AD. opportunity to participate in the
ACTION: Final rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim development of this AD. We received no
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new Backman, Aerospace Engineer, comments on the NPRM or on the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, determination of the cost to the public.
Airbus Model A330 and A340 airplanes. Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington Changes to This AD
This AD requires revising the
Airworthiness Limitations Section of 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2797; We have removed Model A330–302,
the Instructions for Continued fax (425) 227–1149. A330–303, and A340–643 airplanes
Airworthiness to incorporate new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: from the applicability of this AD, since
limitations for fuel tank systems. This we have not yet certificated those
AD results from fuel system reviews Examining the Docket airplane models for operation in the
conducted by the manufacturer. We are You may examine the airworthiness U.S. If these airplane models are
issuing this AD to prevent the potential directive (AD) docket on the Internet at certificated, the airworthiness

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TABLE 1.—BOMBARDIER SERVICE BULLETINS

actions required by this AD performed within

TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

600–0721 ......................................................................................................................................................... 01 February 20, 2006.

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