Proposed Rule: Air Carrier Certification and Operations: Bombardier

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177 / Wednesday, September 14, 2005 / Proposed Rules
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Alternative Methods of Compliance • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://
(AMOCs) dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (h) The Manager, International Branch, for sending your comments
safety, Safety. ANM–116, has the authority to approve electronically.
The Proposed Amendment
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in • Government-wide rulemaking Web
accordance with the procedures found in 14 site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
CFR 39.19.
Accordingly, under the authority and follow the instructions for sending
delegated to me by the Administrator, Related Information your comments electronically.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (i) German airworthiness directive 2002– • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
39 as follows: 158, dated October 3, 2002, also addresses U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
the subject of this AD. Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
DIRECTIVES
September 6, 2005.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
1. The authority citation for part 39 Kalene C. Yanamura,
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
continues to read as follows: Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
[FR Doc. 05–18210 Filed 9–13–05; 8:45 am]
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
§ 39.13 [Amended] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt
the following new airworthiness Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
directive (AD): 1Y5, Canada, for service information
Federal Aviation Administration identified in this proposed AD.
Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H.: Docket
No. FAA–2005–22401; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Identifier 2004–NM–93–AD. 14 CFR Part 39 George Duckett, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–
Comments Due Date [Docket No. FAA–2005–20403; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–144–AD] 171, FAA, New York Aircraft
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
must receive comments on this AD action by RIN 2120–AA64 Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York
October 14, 2005. 11590; telephone (516) 256–7525; fax
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier (516) 794–5531.
Affected ADs Model DHC–8–400 Series Airplanes
(b) None. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Applicability Administration (FAA), Department of Comments Invited
(c) This AD applies to all Hamburger Transportation (DOT). We invite you to submit any relevant
Flugzeugbau Model HFB 320 HANSA ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking written data, views, or arguments
airplanes, certificated in any category. (NPRM). regarding this proposed AD. Send your
Unsafe Condition comments to an address listed in the
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
(d) This AD was prompted by a report that new airworthiness directive (AD) for number ‘‘FAA–2005–20403; Directorate
all airplanes in operation might have met or certain Bombardier Model DHC–8–400
exceeded the designed life limit for the
Identifier 2005–NM–144–AD’’ at the
series airplanes. This proposed AD beginning of your comments. We
primary structure. We are issuing this AD to
would require an inspection of the specifically invite comments on the
prevent continued operation of an airplane
beyond its designed life limit for the primary
laminated shims for cracks, damage, or overall regulatory, economic,
structure, which could result in reduced extrusion between the forward environmental, and energy aspects of
structural integrity of the airplane. attachment fittings of the horizontal the proposed AD. We will consider all
stabilizer and the top rib of the vertical comments received by the closing date
Compliance stabilizer; a torque check of the and may amend the proposed AD in
(e) You are responsible for having the attachment bolts in the attachment light of those comments.
actions required by this AD performed within fittings of the front, middle, and rear We will post all comments we
the compliance times specified, unless the spars; and corrective actions if receive, without change, to http://
actions have already been done. necessary. This proposed AD results dms.dot.gov, including any personal
Airworthiness Limitations Revision from a report indicating that information you provide. We will also
(f) Within 30 days after the effective date
delaminated shims extruded from the post a report summarizing each
of this AD: Revise the Limitations section of interface between the forward attaching substantive verbal contact with FAA
the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to state fittings of horizontal stabilizer and the personnel concerning this proposed AD.
the following (or insert a copy of this AD into top rib of the vertical stabilizer, and that Using the search function of that Web
the limitations section): inadequate torque values of some bolts site, anyone can find and read the
Do not operate the airplane beyond 15,000 were found. We are proposing this AD comments in any of our dockets,
total flight cycles, or 15,000 total flight hours, to prevent reduced structural integrity including the name of the individual
whichever occurs first. of the horizontal stabilizer, and who sent the comment (or signed the
(g) This limitation may be removed from consequent loss of controllability of the comment on behalf of an association,
the AFM after the Manager, International airplane.
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, approves analysis
business, labor union, etc.). You may
DATES: We must receive comments on review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
that would substantiate continued safe
operation beyond the designed life limit of this proposed AD by October 14, 2005. Statement in the Federal Register
15,000 total flight cycles, or within 15,000 ADDRESSES: Use one of the following published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
total flight hours on the airplane, whichever addresses to submit comments on this 19477–78), or you may visit http://
occurs first. proposed AD. dms.dot.gov.
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Examining the Docket Relevant Service Information Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
You may examine the AD docket on Bombardier has issued Service 21.29) and the applicable bilateral
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in Bulletin 84–55–02, Revision ‘‘A,’’ dated airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to
person at the Docket Management January 12, 2005. The service bulletin this bilateral airworthiness agreement,
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 describes doing the following TCCA has kept the FAA informed of the
p.m., Monday through Friday, except procedures: situation described above. We have
Federal holidays. The Docket • A detailed inspection of the examined TCCA’s findings, evaluated
Management Facility office (telephone laminated shims for cracks, damage, or all pertinent information, and
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza extrusion between the forward determined that we need to issue an AD
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT attachment fittings of the horizontal for airplanes of this type design that are
street address stated in the ADDRESSES stabilizer and the top rib of the vertical certificated for operation in the United
section. Comments will be available in stabilizers; States.
the AD docket shortly after the Docket • A breakaway torque check of the six
Management System receives them. attachment bolts in the attachment Therefore, we are proposing this AD,
fittings of the front, middle, and rear which would require accomplishing the
Discussion actions specified in the service
spars; and
Transport Canada Civil Aviation • Corrective actions if necessary. The information described previously,
(TCCA), which is the airworthiness corrective actions include replacing the except as discussed under ‘‘Difference
authority for Canada, notified us that an laminated shims, between the forward Between the Proposed AD and the
unsafe condition may exist on certain attachment fittings of the horizontal Service Bulletin.’’
Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 series stabilizer and the top rib of the vertical
airplanes. TCCA advises that Difference Between the Proposed AD
stabilizer, with solid shims and
delaminated shims extruded from the and Service Bulletin
replacing the corresponding barrel nut
interface between the forward attaching and retainer with new parts. Operators should note that, although
fittings of horizontal stabilizer and the Accomplishing the actions specified the Accomplishment Instructions of the
top rib of the vertical stabilizer. In in the service information is intended to referenced service bulletin describe
addition, during removal of the adequately address the unsafe
horizontal stabilizer for replacing the procedures for submitting a sheet
condition. TCCA mandated the service
laminated shims with solid shims, recording torque values to the airplane
information and issued Canadian
inadequate torque values of some bolts manufacturer, this proposed AD would
airworthiness directive CF–2005–07,
at the six attachment locations (two issued March 21, 2005, to ensure the not require that action. We do not need
each at the front, middle, and rear spars) continued airworthiness of these this information from operators.
were found on some airplanes. This can airplanes in Canada. Costs of Compliance
cause increased load on the bolts and
consequent reduction in fatigue life of FAA’s Determination and Requirements The following table provides the
the bolts. These conditions, if not of the Proposed AD estimated costs for U.S. operators to
corrected, could result in reduced This airplane model is manufactured comply with this proposed AD.
structural integrity of the horizontal in Canada and is type certificated for
stabilizer, and consequent loss of operation in the United States under the
controllability of the airplane. provisions of section 21.29 of the
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Average labor Cost per
Action Work hours Parts U.S.-registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplane airplanes
Detailed inspection and torque 2 $65 None .......................... $130 19 $2,470

check.
Replacement ................................ 30 65 Free of charge ........... 1,950 19 37,050
Authority for this Rulemaking the Administrator finds necessary for responsibilities among the various
Title 49 of the United States Code safety in air commerce. This regulation levels of government.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue is within the scope of that authority For the reasons discussed above, I
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, because it addresses an unsafe condition certify that the proposed regulation:
Section 106, describes the authority of that is likely to exist or develop on 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, products identified in this rulemaking action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Aviation Programs, describes in more action. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
detail the scope of the Agency’s Regulatory Findings DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
authority. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
We are issuing this rulemaking under We have determined that this 3. Will not have a significant
the authority described in Subtitle VII, proposed AD would not have federalism economic impact, positive or negative,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, implications under Executive Order on a substantial number of small entities
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 13132. This proposed AD would not under the criteria of the Regulatory
section, Congress charges the FAA with have a substantial direct effect on the Flexibility Act.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in States, on the relationship between the We prepared a regulatory evaluation
air commerce by prescribing regulations national Government and the States, or of the estimated costs to comply with
for practices, methods, and procedures on the distribution of power and this proposed AD and placed it in the
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AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section (h) Accomplishing the repair before the between the forward attachment fittings of
for a location to examine the regulatory effective date of this AD in accordance with the horizontal stabilizer and the top rib of the
evaluation. the Bombardier repair drawings in Table 1 of vertical stabilizer, with solid shims and
this AD is acceptable for compliance with the replace the corresponding barrel nut and
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 requirements of this AD. retainer with new parts, in accordance with
Part B of the service bulletin.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety. TABLE 1.—REPAIR DRAWINGS No Reporting
(m) Although the service bulletin
The Proposed Amendment Bombardier RD Dated referenced in this AD specifies to submit
repair drawing issue
Accordingly, under the authority certain information to the manufacturer, this
delegated to me by the Administrator, RD 8/4–55–083 3 April 16, 2003. AD does not include that requirement.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part RD 8/4–55–084 1 May 5, 2003. Alternative Methods of Compliance
39 as follows: RD 8/4–55–089 2 June 6, 2003. (AMOCs)
RD 8/4–55–090 3 August 26,
(n) The Manager, New York Aircraft
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 2003.
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
DIRECTIVES RD 8/4–55–093 2 June 20, 2003.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
RD 8/4–55–094 3 September 4,
accordance with the procedures found in 14
1. The authority citation for part 39 2003.
CFR 39.19.
continues to read as follows: RD 8/4–55–106 2 July 31, 2003.
RD 8/4–55–110 3 October 1, 2003. Related Information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. RD 8/4–55–138 1 October 29, (o) Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
§ 39.13 [Amended] 2003. 2005–07, issued March 21, 2005, also
2. The Federal Aviation addresses the subject of this AD.
Detailed Inspection and Torque Check
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 Issued in Renton, Washington, on
by adding the following new (i) Within 4,000 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, do the actions September 6, 2005.
airworthiness directive (AD): Kalene C. Yanamura,
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this
Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de Havilland, AD in accordance with Part A of the service Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Inc.): Docket No. FAA–2005–20403; bulletin. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–144–AD. (1) Do a detailed inspection of the [FR Doc. 05–18208 Filed 9–13–05; 8:45 am]
laminated shims for cracks, damage, or
Comments Due Date BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
extrusion between the forward attachment
(a) The FAA must receive comments on fittings of the horizontal stabilizer and the
this AD action by October 14, 2005. top rib of the vertical stabilizer.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Affected ADs Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
(b) None. Federal Aviation Administration
examination of a specific item, installation,
Applicability or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally 14 CFR Part 39
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model
DHC–8–400 series airplanes, certificated in supplemented with a direct source of good [Docket No. FAA–2005–20402; Directorate
any category; serial numbers 4001, and 4003 lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Identifier 2005–NM–133–AD]
through 4081 inclusive. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface RIN 2120–AA64
Unsafe Condition cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
(d) This AD results from a report indicating required.’’ Airworthiness Directives; Sabreliner
that laminated shims were delaminated and (2) Do a breakaway torque check of the six Model NA–265, NA–265–20, NA–265–
extruded from the interface between the attachment bolts in the attachment fittings of 30, NA–265–40, NA–265–50, NA–265–
forward attaching fittings of horizontal the front, middle, and rear spars. 60, NA–265–65, NA–265–70, and NA–
stabilizer and the top rib of the vertical
Corrective Actions
265–80 Series Airplanes
stabilizer, and that inadequate torque values
of some bolts were found. We are issuing this (j) If, during the inspection required by AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, any cracked, Administration (FAA), Department of
the horizontal stabilizer, and consequent loss damaged, or extruded laminated shim is Transportation (DOT).
of controllability of the airplane. found, before further flight, replace the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
discrepant laminated shim with a solid shim, (NPRM).
Compliance and replace the attachment bolts, barrel nuts,
(e) You are responsible for having the and retainers of both front spars with new SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to
actions required by this AD performed within parts, in accordance with Parts A and B of supersede an existing airworthiness
the compliance times specified, unless the the service bulletin.
directive (AD) that applies to certain
actions have already been done. (k) If, during the torque check required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, any attachment Sabreliner Model NA–265–40, NA–265–
Service Information bolt is found with a breakaway torque value 50, NA–265–60, NA–265–70, and NA–
(f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in outside the limits specified in the service 265–80 series airplanes. The existing
this AD, means the Accomplishment bulletin, before further flight, replace the AD currently requires repetitive
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin attachment bolt and its corresponding barrel inspections for discrepancies in the
84–55–02, Revision ‘A,’ dated January 12, nut and retainer with new parts, in front and rear spars of the wing in the
2005. accordance with Part A of the service area of the wing center section, and in
(g) Accomplishing a detailed inspection, a bulletin. the lugs on the rear spar and wing
breakaway torque check, and corrective
actions if necessary before the effective date Replacement of Laminated Shims trailing edge panel rib, and corrective
of this AD in accordance with Bombardier (l) Within 8,000 flight hours after the actions if necessary. This proposed AD
Service Bulletin 84–55–02, dated December effective date of this AD, unless previously would expand the applicability of the
11, 2003, is acceptable for compliance with accomplished in accordance with paragraph existing AD and require new repetitive
the corresponding requirements of this AD. (j) of this AD, replace the laminated shims, inspections for fuel leaks of the front

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Detailed inspection and torque 2 $65 None .......................... $130 19 $2,470

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