2013-11-03: Wings

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: 2013-11-03 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-17463. Docket No. FAA- 2013-0426; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-084-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 14, 2013. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1001 through 1125 inclusive; and Model CL-215- 6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 1056 through 1125 inclusive; certificated in any category. [[Page 32355]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57; Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of a fractured wing lower rear spar cap and reinforcing strap. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracked wing structure, which could result in failure of the wing. (f) Compliance You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. (g) Inspection and Repair Within 10 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the left-hand (LH) and right- hand (RH) wing lower skin between wing stations (WS) 45.00 and 51.00, in accordance with Part A of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, dated April 5, 2013. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 flight hours, until the inspection specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD has been accomplished. If any cracking is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair the crack using a method approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its delegated agent). (h) Optional Terminating Actions (1) Accomplishing a one-time detailed inspection for cracking of the LH and RH wing lower skin, front and rear spar caps, front and rear spar webs, and reinforcing straps, in accordance with Part B of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, dated April 5, 2013, terminates the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD. If any cracking is found during the one-time detailed inspection, before further flight, repair the crack using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, FAA; or TCCA (or its delegated agent). (2) Accomplishing a one-time eddy current inspection for cracking of the LH and RH wing lower front and rear spar caps, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. and paragraphs 4. through 9. (Part C- 1), and paragraphs10. through 16. (Part C-2), of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, dated April 5, 2013, terminates the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD. If any cracking is found during the one-time eddy current inspection, before further flight, repair the crack using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, FAA; or TCCA (or its delegated agent). (i) Reporting Requirement Submit a report of the crack findings of the inspections specified in paragraphs (g), (h)(1), and (h)(2) of this AD to Bombardier Aerospace Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft Technical Support at email: mtl.saa.tech.support@aero.bombardier.com. Submit the report at the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submitthe report within 14 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 14 days after the effective date of this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, ANE-170, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228- 7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (k) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information Canadian Emergency Airworthiness Directive CF-2013-11, dated April 17, 2013; and Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, dated April 5, 2013; for related information. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, dated April 5, 2013. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-855-5000; fax 514-855- 7401; email thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.