[Federal Register: June 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 124)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001-NM-331-AD; Amendment 39-13692; AD 2004-13-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106,
-201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 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 DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -
202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes, that requires rework/retrofit of
the wardrobe shelf assembly. This action is necessary to prevent the
wardrobe shelf and attached equipment separating from the attachment in
the event of a hard landing, which could impede the egress of
passengers in the event of an emergency evacuation. This action is
intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective August 3, 2004.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of August 3, 2004.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division,
123 Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, 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, 1600 Stewart Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go
to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leung Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification
Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, suite 410, New York 11590;
telephone (516) 228-7309; fax (516) 794-5531.
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 DHC-8-
102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes was
published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2004 (69 FR 17113). That
action proposed to require rework/retrofit of the wardrobe shelf
assembly.
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.
Cost Impact
The FAA estimates that 18 airplanes of U.S. registry will be
affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 20 work hours per
airplane to accomplish the required actions, and that the average labor
rate is $65 per work hour. Required parts will cost approximately
$1,387 per airplane. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD
on U.S. operators is estimated to be $48,366, or $2,687 per airplane.
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
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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
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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. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2004-13-10 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de Havilland, Inc.): Amendment
39-13692. Docket 2001-NM-331-AD.
Applicability: Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -
311, and -315 airplanes, serial numbers 452, 464, 490, 506,
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508 through 531 inclusive, and 535; certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent the wardrobe shelf and attached equipment separating
from the attachment in the event of a hard landing, which could
impede the egress of passengers in the event of an emergency
evacuation, accomplish the following:
Rework/Retrofit
(a) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
rework/retrofit the wardrobe shelf assembly per the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-25-311, Revision `B,'
dated December 15, 2000.
(b) Rework/retrofit of the wardrobe shelf assembly accomplished
before the effective date of this AD per Bombardier Service Bulletin
8-25-311, dated December 14, 1999; or Revision `A,' dated February
8, 2000; is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (a) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, New York
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, is authorized to approve
alternative methods of compliance (AMOC) for this AD.
Incorporation by Reference
(d) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be
done in accordance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 8-25-311,
Revision `B,' dated December 15, 2000. 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., Bombardier Regional Aircraft
Division, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, 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, 1600 Stewart Avenue, suite 410,
Westbury, New York; or at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/
federal--register/ code--of--federal--regulations
/ibr--locations.html.
Note 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in Canadian
airworthiness directive CF-2001-17, effective June 15, 2001.
Effective Date
(e) This amendment becomes effective on August 3, 2004.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 16, 2004.
Ali Bahrami,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 04-14322 Filed 6-28-04; 8:45 am]
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