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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 39
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic accumulator screw cap or end cap failure
have been experienced on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aircraft, resulting in loss of the
associated hydraulic system and high-energy impact damage to adjacent systems
and structure. * * *
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A detailed analysis of the systems and structure in the potential line of trajectory
of a failed screw cap/end cap for each accumulator * * * has been conducted. It
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has been identified that the worst case scenario would be failure of one of the
brake accumulator screw caps/end caps, resulting in impact damage causing loss
of both hydraulic systems No. 2 and No. 3, with consequent loss of both braking
and nose wheel steering and the potential for a runway excursion [resulting in
damage to the airplane and hazards to persons or property on the ground].
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The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this
proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include "Docket No. FAA-2010-0039; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-
239-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on
the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and
may amend this proposed AD based on those comments.
We have lengthened the 30-day comment period for proposed ADs that address
MCAI originated by aviation authorities of other countries to provide adequate
time for interested parties to submit comments. The comment period for these
proposed ADs is now typically 45 days, which is consistent with the comment
period for domestic transport ADs.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this
proposed AD.
Discussion
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for
Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF- 2009-39, dated
October 27, 2009 (referred to after this as "the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic accumulator screw cap or end cap failure
have been experienced on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aircraft, resulting in loss of the
associated hydraulic system and high-energy impact damage to adjacent systems
and structure. The lowest number of flight cycles accumulated at the time of
failure, to date, has been 6991 flight cycles.
Although there have been no failures to date on any CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12
or CL-600-2B16 aircraft, the same accumulators as those installed on the
CL-600-2B19, Part Numbers (P/N) 08-60163-001, 08- 60163-002, 08-60164-001
and 08-60164-002, are installed on some of the aircraft listed in the Applicability
section of this directive.
Notes:
1. Earlier accumulators, P/Ns 2770571-102, 2770571-103, 2770571- 104 and
2770571-105, were installed in production on the following aircraft: CL-600-1A11
[all Serial Numbers (S/Ns)], CL-600-2A12 (all S/Ns) and CL-600-2B16 (S/Ns 5001
through 5194 and 5301 through 5524 only). These accumulators do not require
inspection or replacement. However, if any of the accumulators with the above
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You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Bombardier has issued Service Bulletins 600-0742, 601-0597, 604-29- 008, and
605-29-001, all Revision 01, all dated July 6, 2009. The actions described in this
service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the
MCAI.
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and
is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement
with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are
proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined
an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the
same type design.
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general,
agree with their substance. But we might have found it necessary to use different
words from those in the MCAI to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. operators and is
enforceable. In making these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively
from the information provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI
in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a NOTE
within the proposed AD.
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Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD would affect
about 340 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 20
work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed
AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost
about $7,717 per product. Where the service information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge
for these costs. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties, some
parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $3,201,780, or
$9,417 per product.
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.
We are 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
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Regulatory Information
The Proposed Amendment
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes, serial numbers 1004 through 1085
inclusive;
(2) CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes, serial numbers 3001 through 3066 inclusive;
and
(3) CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) airplanes, serial numbers
5001 through 5194 inclusive, 5301 through 5665 inclusive, and 5701 and
subsequent.
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29: Hydraulic power.
Reason
Seven cases of on-ground hydraulic accumulator screw cap or end cap failure
have been experienced on CL-600-2B19 (CRJ) aircraft, resulting in loss of the
associated hydraulic system and high-energy impact damage to adjacent systems
and structure. The lowest number of flight cycles accumulated at the time of
failure, to date, has been 6991 flight cycles.
Although there have been no failures to date on any CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12
or CL-600-2B16 aircraft, the same accumulators as those installed on the
CL-600-2B19, Part Numbers (P/N) 08-60163-001, 08- 60163-002, 08-60164-001
and 08-60164-002, are installed on some of the aircraft listed in the Applicability
section of this directive.
Notes:
1. Earlier accumulators, P/Ns 2770571-102, 2770571-103, 2770571- 104 and
2770571-105, were installed in production on the following aircraft: CL-600-1A11
[all Serial Numbers (S/Ns)], CL-600-2A12 (all S/Ns) and CL-600-2B16 (S/Ns 5001
through 5194 and 5301 through 5524 only). These accumulators do not require
inspection or replacement. However, if any of the accumulators with the above
P/Ns have been replaced in-service by P/Ns 08-60163-001, 08-60163-002,
08-60164-001 and 08-60164-002, these latter accumulators require replacement.
2. The only accumulators ever installed on CL-600-2B16 aircraft, S/Ns 5525
through 5665 and 5701 and subsequent, are P/Ns 08-60163- 001, 08-60163-002,
08-60164-001 and 08-60164-002; these accumulators require replacement.
A detailed analysis of the systems and structure in the potential line of trajectory
of a failed screw cap/end cap for each accumulator, P/Ns 08-60163-001,
08-60163-002, 08-60164-001 and 08- 60164-002, has been conducted. It has
been identified that the worst case scenario would be failure of one of the brake
accumulator screw caps/end caps, resulting in impact damage causing loss of
both hydraulic systems No. 2 and No. 3, with consequent loss of both braking and
nose wheel steering and the potential for a runway excursion [resulting in damage
to the airplane and hazards to persons or property on the ground].
This directive gives instructions to perform identification and records checks,
where applicable, and replace accumulators, P/Ns 08- 60163-001, 08-60163-002,
08-60164-001 and 08-60164-002, within the time compliance specified.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within
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the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Actions
(i) For each accumulator (P/Ns 08-60163-001, 08-60163-002, 08- 60164-001, and
08-60164-002) that has accumulated more than 3,650 total flight cycles as of the
effective date of this AD, replace the accumulator within 100 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD.
(ii) For each accumulator (P/Ns 08-60163-001, 08-60163-002, 08- 60164-001,
and 08-60164-002) that has accumulated 3,650 total flight cycles or fewer as of
the effective date of this AD, replace the accumulator before the accumulation of
3,750 total flight cycles on the accumulator.
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FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows:
(1) The MCAI specifies that certain airplanes do not need to be inspected for the
part number; however, this AD requires that inspections be done on all airplanes
to determine the part number.
(2) The MCAI specifies to record the number of flight cycles accumulated on each
affected part. This AD does not require that operators record the number of flight
cycles.
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Related Information
Footer Information
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 5, 2010.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-2993 Filed 2-11-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
Comments
Not Applicable
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