80 FR 32453 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 110 (June 9, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 110 (June 9, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32453-32456] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-13319] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0568; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-075-AD; Amendment 39-18166; AD 2015-11-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of fuel quantity indication malfunctions caused by fuel probe failure. This AD requires identifying the part number and serial number of the fuel probes, and replacing the fuel probes if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel probe failure, which could lead to undetected fuel starvation and consequent dual engine in-flight flame-out. DATES: This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 14, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568 or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. For service information identified in this AD, contact Zodiac Aerospace, Technical Publication Department, 61 Rue Pierre Curie-- CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex, France; phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19 24; fax: +33 (0)1 61 34 21 13; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.zodiacaerospace.com. You may view this referenced 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. You can find this information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0568. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2014 (79 FR 48107). The NPRM was prompted by reports of fuel quantity indication malfunctions caused by fuel probe failure. The NPRM proposed to require identifying the part number and serial number of the fuel probes, and replacing the probes if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel probe failure, which could lead to undetected fuel starvation and consequent dual engine in-flight flame-out. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0075R1, dated April 24, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. The MCAI states: A significant number of fuel probes installed on ATR aeroplanes failed during production tests and several occurrences of fuel quantity indication malfunctions were recently reported on in- service aeroplanes. The subsequent investigation, conducted on the failed parts, confirmed a loss of ground connection on the terminal block of the fuel probe, due to an incorrect application of wiring instructions in production during fuel probe manufacturing between June 2011 and August 2013. The investigation identified a batch of parts, suspected to be affected by this manufacturing defect. Some of these probes were delivered as spares, and operators may have installed these probes on their in-service aeroplanes. In case an affected fuel probe is installed on each wing of an aeroplane, being not equipped with an independent fuel low level measurement system or an aeroplane operated in accordance with ETOPS [extended range twin operations] rules, the defected fuel probes could indicate a higher fuel quantity value than the real quantity of the on-board fuel. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an undetected fuel starvation and consequent dual engine in-flight flame out. [[Page 32454]] For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the identification and replacement of the affected fuel probes. This [EASA] AD is revised to correct typographical errors. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014) and the FAA's response to the comment. Request To Use the Latest Service Information Empire Airlines requested that we revise the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014) to include revised service information. Zodiac Aerospace issued Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, Revision 1, dated March 24, 2014, to correct certain part numbers. Empire stated that this change will negate the necessity for an alternative method of compliance request. We agree to include the latest service information in this AD, although the correct part numbers were identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) in the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014), which will remain in this AD. We have also added new paragraph (k) in this AD to allow the use, before the effective date of this AD, of Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, dated October 15, 2013, for identifying part numbers to define serviceable parts. We have redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Additional Changes to This AD We have revised the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014) to include the most updated contact information for the service information required by this AD, which is: Zodiac Aerospace, Technical Publication Department, 61 Rue Pierre Curie--CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex, France; phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19 24; fax: +33 (0)1 61 34 21 13; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.zodiacaerospace.com. We have revised the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014) by removing ``Services Europe'' from the service information citations, which does not need to be included in the service information citations in this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August 15, 2014). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Zodiac Aerospace has issued Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, Revision 1, dated March 24, 2014. The service information describes procedures for an inspection for a potential splice conductor soldering defect, and installing a new splice conductor. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 81 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 2 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $13,770, or $170 per product. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking 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 We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD 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. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [[Page 32455]] 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 airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-11-03 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment 39-18166. Docket No. FAA-2014-0568; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 075-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. (1) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes; and Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, - 202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers qualified for extended range twin operations (ETOPS) with ATR Modification 04711. (2) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes; certificated in any category; except as specified in paragraph (c)(2)(i) or (c)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Airplanes modified with ATR Modification 04650. (ii) Airplanes retrofitted as specified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-28-0033 or ATR42-28-0034, as applicable. (3) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers; except as specified in paragraph (c)(3)(i) or (c)(3)(ii) of this AD. (i) Airplanes modified with ATR Modification 04686. (ii) Airplanes retrofitted as specified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-28-1013, ATR72-28-1022, or ATR72-28-1023, as applicable. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of fuel quantity indication malfunctions caused by fuel probe failure. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct affected fuel probes, which could lead to undetected fuel starvation and consequent dual engine in-flight flame-out. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Part Number and Serial Number Inspection Within 5,000 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD: Inspect to determine if any fuel probe has any part number and serial number identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number and serial number of the part can be conclusively determined from that review. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Fuel Probes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Airplane model Part No. Serial No. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATR 42................................... 766-046-2 1046 through 1083 inclusive. ATR 42................................... 766-047-2 1154 through 1214 inclusive. ATR 42................................... 766-048-2 1150 through 1197 inclusive. ATR 42................................... 768-055 1156 through 1227 inclusive. ATR 42................................... 798-038 1150 through 1238 inclusive. ATR 72................................... 766-793-1 1469 through 1826 inclusive. ATR 72................................... 766-795-2 1661 through 2093 inclusive. ATR 72................................... 766-796-2 1722 through 2152 inclusive. ATR 72................................... 766-797-2 1663 through 2051 inclusive. ATR 72................................... 766-983-1 2200 through 2652 inclusive. ATR 72................................... 768-100 1511 through 1876 inclusive. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (h) Replacement If any fuel probe is found that has any part number and serial number specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Within 5,000 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, replace the fuel probe with a serviceable fuel probe, using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Guidance on accomplishing the replacement can be found in Job Instruction Card 28-42-72, RAI 10000-001, ``Removal and Installation of Fuel Quantity or Fuel Temp/ Quantity Probe'' of the ATR-42 Aircraft Maintenance Manual; and Job Instruction Card 28-42-72, RAI 10000-002, ``Removal and Installation of Fuel Quantity or Fuel Temp/Quantity Probe'' of the ATR-72 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. (i) Definition of Serviceable Fuel Probe For the purposes of this AD, a fuel probe is serviceable if it meets the criterion specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. (1) The fuel probe is not listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) The fuel probe is listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, but has control tag ``C'' marked on the part identification plate, as specified in Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28- 002, Revision 1, dated March 24, 2014. (j) Parts Installation Limitations As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, a fuel probe having any part number and serial number identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, unless control tag ``C'' is marked on the part identification plate, as specified in Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, Revision 1, dated March 24, 2014. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for applying the definitions and limitations specified in paragraphs (i)(2) and (j) of this AD, if those provisions were applied before the effective date of this AD using Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, dated October 15, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using [[Page 32456]] 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0075R1, dated April 24, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568-0002. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. (n) 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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983-28-002, Revision 1, dated March 24, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Zodiac Aerospace, Technical Publication Department, 61 Rue Pierre Curie--CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex, France; phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19 24; fax: +33 (0)1 61 34 21 13; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.zodiacaerospace.com. (4) You may view this 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18, 2015. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-13319 Filed 6-8-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) For operations conducted under a 14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that Federal Aviation Administration International Branch, ANM–116,
you notify your principal inspector, or Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 14 CFR Part 39 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
the local flight standards district office or 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0568; Directorate
certificate holding district office, before fax 425–227–1149.
Identifier 2014–NM–075–AD; Amendment
operating any aircraft complying with this 39–18166; AD 2015–11–03] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AD through an AMOC.
RIN 2120–AA64 Discussion
(h) Additional Information
Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE We issued a notice of proposed
The subject of this AD is addressed in
Avions de Transport Régional rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airplanes part 39 by adding an AD that would
Emergency AD (EAD) No. 2014–0040–E,
apply to certain ATR–GIE Avions de
dated February 19, 2014. You may view the AGENCY: Federal Aviation Transport Régional Model ATR42 and
EASA EAD on the Internet at http:// Administration (FAA), Department of
www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–
ATR72 airplanes. The NPRM published
Transportation (DOT). in the Federal Register on August 15,
2015–1936.
ACTION: Final rule. 2014 (79 FR 48107). The NPRM was
(i) Subject prompted by reports of fuel quantity
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new indication malfunctions caused by fuel
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Code: 6510, Tail Rotor Drive Shaft. probe failure. The NPRM proposed to
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional
require identifying the part number and
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes.
serial number of the fuel probes, and
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
This AD was prompted by reports of
replacing the probes if necessary. We
approved the incorporation by reference of
fuel quantity indication malfunctions
are issuing this AD to prevent fuel probe
the service information listed in this caused by fuel probe failure. This AD
failure, which could lead to undetected
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR requires identifying the part number
fuel starvation and consequent dual
part 51. and serial number of the fuel probes,
engine in-flight flame-out.
(2) You must use this service information and replacing the fuel probes if
The European Aviation Safety Agency
as applicable to do the actions required by necessary. We are issuing this AD to
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. prevent fuel probe failure, which could
for the Member States of the European
(i) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No. lead to undetected fuel starvation and
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
412–139, dated February 19, 2014. consequent dual engine in-flight flame-
Directive 2014–0075R1, dated April 24,
(ii) Reserved. out.
2014 (referred to after this as the
(3) For AgustaWestland service DATES: This AD becomes effective July
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
information identified in this AD, contact 14, 2015. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
AgustaWestland, Product Support The Director of the Federal Register
an unsafe condition on certain ATR–GIE
Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015 approved the incorporation by reference
Avions de Transport Régional Model
Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: Maurizio of a certain publication listed in this AD
ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. The MCAI
D’Angelo; telephone 39–0331–664757; fax as of July 14, 2015.
states:
39–0331–664680; or at http:// ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
www.agustawestland.com/technical- docket on the Internet at http:// A significant number of fuel probes
www.regulations.gov/ installed on ATR aeroplanes failed during
bulletins.
production tests and several occurrences of
(4) You may view this service information #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568 or in fuel quantity indication malfunctions were
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, person at the Docket Management recently reported on in-service aeroplanes.
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Facility, U.S. Department of The subsequent investigation, conducted
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For Transportation, Docket Operations, M– on the failed parts, confirmed a loss of
information on the availability of this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room ground connection on the terminal block of
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., the fuel probe, due to an incorrect
(5) You may view this service information Washington, DC. application of wiring instructions in
that is incorporated by reference at the For service information identified in production during fuel probe manufacturing
National Archives and Records this AD, contact Zodiac Aerospace, between June 2011 and August 2013. The
Administration (NARA). For information on Technical Publication Department, 61 investigation identified a batch of parts,
the availability of this material at NARA, call Rue Pierre Curie—CS20001, 78373 suspected to be affected by this
manufacturing defect. Some of these probes
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// Plaisir Cedex, France; phone: +33 (0)1 were delivered as spares, and operators may
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 61 34 19 24; fax: +33 (0)1 61 34 21 13; have installed these probes on their in-
locations.html. email: yann.laine@ service aeroplanes.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 26, zodiacaerospace.com; Internet: http:// In case an affected fuel probe is installed
2015. www.zodiacaerospace.com. on each wing of an aeroplane, being not
You may view this referenced service equipped with an independent fuel low level
Lance T. Gant, measurement system or an aeroplane
information at the FAA, Transport
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue operated in accordance with ETOPS
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. SW., Renton, WA. For information on [extended range twin operations] rules, the
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fuel quantity value than the real quantity of
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA, call 425–227–1221. You can find the on-board fuel.
this information at http:// This condition, if not detected and
www.regulations.gov by searching for corrected, could lead to an undetected fuel
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– starvation and consequent dual engine in-
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For the reasons described above, this determined that air safety and the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
[EASA] AD requires the identification and public interest require adopting this AD General requirements.’’ Under that
replacement of the affected fuel probes. with the changes described previously section, Congress charges the FAA with
This [EASA] AD is revised to correct and minor editorial changes. We have promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
typographical errors.
determined that these minor changes: air commerce by prescribing regulations
You may examine the MCAI in the • Are consistent with the intent that for practices, methods, and procedures
AD docket on the Internet at http:// was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR the Administrator finds necessary for
www.regulations.gov/ 48107, August 15, 2014) for correcting safety in air commerce. This regulation
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568- the unsafe condition; and is within the scope of that authority
0002. • Do not add any additional burden because it addresses an unsafe condition
upon the public than was already that is likely to exist or develop on
Comments
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 48107, products identified in this rulemaking
We gave the public the opportunity to August 15, 2014). action.
participate in developing this AD. The We also determined that these
following presents the comment changes will not increase the economic Regulatory Findings
received on the NPRM (79 FR 48107, burden on any operator or increase the
August 15, 2014) and the FAA’s scope of this AD. We determined that this AD will not
response to the comment. have federalism implications under
Related Service Information Under 1 Executive Order 13132. This AD will
Request To Use the Latest Service CFR Part 51 not have a substantial direct effect on
Information the States, on the relationship between
Zodiac Aerospace has issued Service
Empire Airlines requested that we Bulletin 766983–28–002, Revision 1, the national government and the States,
revise the NPRM (79 FR 48107, August dated March 24, 2014. The service or on the distribution of power and
15, 2014) to include revised service information describes procedures for an responsibilities among the various
information. Zodiac Aerospace issued inspection for a potential splice levels of government.
Service Bulletin 766983–28–002, conductor soldering defect, and For the reasons discussed above, I
Revision 1, dated March 24, 2014, to installing a new splice conductor. The certify that this AD:
correct certain part numbers. Empire actions described in this service
stated that this change will negate the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
information are intended to correct the
necessity for an alternative method of action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
unsafe condition identified in the
compliance request. MCAI. This service information is 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
We agree to include the latest service reasonably available because the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
information in this AD, although the interested parties have access to it (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
correct part numbers were identified in through their normal course of business 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
table 1 to paragraph (g) in the NPRM (79 or by the means identified in the Alaska; and
FR 48107, August 15, 2014), which will ADDRESSES section of this AD.
remain in this AD. We have also added 4. Will not have a significant
new paragraph (k) in this AD to allow Costs of Compliance economic impact, positive or negative,
the use, before the effective date of this We estimate that this AD affects 81 on a substantial number of small entities
AD, of Zodiac Aerospace Service airplanes of U.S. registry. under the criteria of the Regulatory
Bulletin 766983–28–002, dated October We also estimate that it will take Flexibility Act.
15, 2013, for identifying part numbers to about 2 work-hours per product to Examining the AD Docket
define serviceable parts. We have comply with the basic requirements of
redesignated subsequent paragraphs this AD. The average labor rate is $85 You may examine the AD docket on
accordingly. per work-hour. Required parts will cost the Internet at http://
about $0 per product. Based on these www.regulations.gov/
Additional Changes to This AD figures, we estimate the cost of this AD #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568; or in
We have revised the NPRM (79 FR on U.S. operators to be $13,770, or $170 person at the Docket Management
48107, August 15, 2014) to include the per product. Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
most updated contact information for According to the manufacturer, some Monday through Friday, except Federal
the service information required by this of the costs of this AD may be covered holidays. The AD docket contains this
AD, which is: Zodiac Aerospace, under warranty, thereby reducing the AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
Technical Publication Department, 61 cost impact on affected individuals. We comments received, and other
Rue Pierre Curie—CS20001, 78373 do not control warranty coverage for information. The street address for the
Plaisir Cedex, France; phone: +33 (0)1 affected individuals. As a result, we Docket Operations office (telephone
61 34 19 24; fax: +33 (0)1 61 34 21 13; have included all costs in our cost 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
email: yann.laine@ estimate. section.
zodiacaerospace.com; Internet: http://
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
www.zodiacaerospace.com.
We have revised the NPRM (79 FR Title 49 of the United States Code
48107, August 15, 2014) by removing specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
‘‘Services Europe’’ from the service rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, safety, Incorporation by reference,
information citations, which does not section 106, describes the authority of Safety.
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need to be included in the service the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Adoption of the Amendment
information citations in this AD. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s Accordingly, under the authority
Conclusion authority. delegated to me by the Administrator,
We reviewed the relevant data, We are issuing this rulemaking under the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
considered the comment received, and the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS airplanes; and Model ATR72–101, –201, (d) Subject
DIRECTIVES –102, –202, –211, –212, and –212A airplanes; Air Transport Association (ATA) of
certificated in any category; all manufacturer America Code 28, Fuel.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 serial numbers qualified for extended range
continues to read as follows: twin operations (ETOPS) with ATR (e) Reason
Modification 04711. This AD was prompted by reports of fuel
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(2) ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional quantity indication malfunctions caused by
§ 39.13 [Amended] Model ATR42–200, –300, –320, and –500 fuel probe failure. We are issuing this AD to
airplanes; certificated in any category; except detect and correct affected fuel probes, which
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding could lead to undetected fuel starvation and
as specified in paragraph (c)(2)(i) or (c)(2)(ii)
the following new airworthiness consequent dual engine in-flight flame-out.
of this AD.
directive (AD): (i) Airplanes modified with ATR (f) Compliance
2015–11–03 ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Modification 04650.
Régional: Amendment 39–18166. Docket (ii) Airplanes retrofitted as specified in Comply with this AD within the
No. FAA–2014–0568; Directorate compliance times specified, unless already
ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–28–0033 or
Identifier 2014–NM–075–AD. done.
ATR42–28–0034, as applicable.
(a) Effective Date (3) ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional (g) Part Number and Serial Number
Model ATR72–101, –201, –102, –202, –211, Inspection
This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015.
–212, and –212A airplanes; certificated in Within 5,000 flight hours or 24 months,
(b) Affected ADs any category; all manufacturer serial whichever occurs first after the effective date
None. numbers; except as specified in paragraph of this AD: Inspect to determine if any fuel
(c)(3)(i) or (c)(3)(ii) of this AD. probe has any part number and serial number
(c) Applicability (i) Airplanes modified with ATR identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
This AD applies to the airplanes identified Modification 04686. AD. A review of airplane maintenance
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this (ii) Airplanes retrofitted as specified in records is acceptable in lieu of this
AD. ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–28–1013, inspection if the part number and serial
(1) ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR72–28–1022, or ATR72–28–1023, as number of the part can be conclusively
Model ATR42–200, –300, –320, and –500 applicable. determined from that review.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED FUEL PROBES
Airplane model Part No. Serial No.
ATR 42 ....................................................................................................................................... 766–046–2 1046 through 1083 inclusive.
ATR 42 ....................................................................................................................................... 766–047–2 1154 through 1214 inclusive.
ATR 42 ....................................................................................................................................... 766–048–2 1150 through 1197 inclusive.
ATR 42 ....................................................................................................................................... 768–055 1156 through 1227 inclusive.
ATR 42 ....................................................................................................................................... 798–038 1150 through 1238 inclusive.
ATR 72 ....................................................................................................................................... 766–793–1 1469 through 1826 inclusive.
ATR 72 ....................................................................................................................................... 766–795–2 1661 through 2093 inclusive.
ATR 72 ....................................................................................................................................... 766–796–2 1722 through 2152 inclusive.
ATR 72 ....................................................................................................................................... 766–797–2 1663 through 2051 inclusive.
ATR 72 ....................................................................................................................................... 766–983–1 2200 through 2652 inclusive.
ATR 72 ....................................................................................................................................... 768–100 1511 through 1876 inclusive.
(h) Replacement (i) Definition of Serviceable Fuel Probe specified in paragraphs (i)(2) and (j) of this
If any fuel probe is found that has any part For the purposes of this AD, a fuel probe AD, if those provisions were applied before
is serviceable if it meets the criterion the effective date of this AD using Zodiac
number and serial number specified in table
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this Aerospace Service Bulletin 766983–28–002,
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Within 5,000
AD. dated October 15, 2013, which is not
flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs
(1) The fuel probe is not listed in table 1 incorporated by reference in this AD.
first after the effective date of this AD,
replace the fuel probe with a serviceable fuel to paragraph (g) of this AD. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions
probe, using a method approved by the (2) The fuel probe is listed in table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD, but has control tag The following provisions also apply to this
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, AD:
‘‘C’’ marked on the part identification plate,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
as specified in Zodiac Aerospace Service
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Bulletin 766983–28–002, Revision 1, dated (AMOCs): The Manager, International
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional’s March 24, 2014. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
If approved by the DOA, the approval must (j) Parts Installation Limitations approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
include the DOA-authorized signature. As of the effective date of this AD, no using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
person may install, on any airplane, a fuel In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD:
probe having any part number and serial request to your principal inspector or local
Guidance on accomplishing the replacement
number identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) Flight Standards District Office, as
can be found in Job Instruction Card 28–42– appropriate. If sending information directly
of this AD, unless control tag ‘‘C’’ is marked
72, RAI 10000–001, ‘‘Removal and to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
on the part identification plate, as specified
Installation of Fuel Quantity or Fuel Temp/
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in Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Quantity Probe’’ of the ATR–42 Aircraft 766983–28–002, Revision 1, dated March 24, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Maintenance Manual; and Job Instruction 2014. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Card 28–42–72, RAI 10000–002, ‘‘Removal Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
and Installation of Fuel Quantity or Fuel (k) Credit for Previous Actions telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Temp/Quantity Probe’’ of the ATR–72 This paragraph provides credit for Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
Aircraft Maintenance Manual. applying the definitions and limitations AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
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any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
principal inspector, or lacking a principal incorporated-by-reference service
inspector, the manager of the local flight Federal Aviation Administration information, the economic evaluation,
standards district office/certificate holding any comments received, and other
district office. The AMOC approval letter 14 CFR Part 39 information. The street address for the
must specifically reference this AD. Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [Docket No. FAA–2014–0646; Directorate
Identifier 2013–SW–053–AD; Amendment 647–5527) is U.S. Department of
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
39–18174; AD 2015–12–01] Transportation, Docket Operations
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
Office, M–30, West Building Ground
RIN 2120–AA64
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
EASA; or ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Régional’s EASA DOA. If approved by the France) Helicopters James Blyn, Aviation Safety Engineer,
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- Regulations and Policy Group,
authorized signature. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Administration (FAA), DOT. Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
(m) Related Information
ACTION: Final rule. 76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing james.blyn@faa.gov.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0075R1, dated airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
April 24, 2014, for related information. This Helicopters (previously Eurocopter Discussion
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the France) Model AS355E, AS355F,
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/ On September 15, 2014, at 79 FR
AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters 54925, the Federal Register published
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568-0002. with a Fueltron flowmeter installed.
(2) Service information identified in this our notice of proposed rulemaking
This AD requires removing each (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
flowmeter, replacing the fuel system CFR part 39 by adding an AD that
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
hoses, and disabling the electrical would apply to Airbus Helicopters
connections for the flowmeter Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference installation. This AD was prompted by AS355F2 helicopters with a certain
(1) The Director of the Federal Register a report of particle contamination flowmeter installed. The NPRM
approved the incorporation by reference creating an obstruction in a flowmeter proposed to require, within 750 hours
(IBR) of the service information listed in this which resulted in an uncontrolled time-in-service, removing the flowmeter
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR flame-out of the engine. The actions of from each engine, replacing the fuel
part 51. this AD are intended to prevent hose with part number (P/N) 704A34–
(2) You must use this service information obstruction of the fuel supply to the 416–029 for the left-hand (LH) engine
as applicable to do the actions required by flowmeter, which could result in engine and P/N 704A34–416–030 for the right-
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. flame-out and subsequent loss of control
(i) Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin
hand (RH) engine, removing the
of the helicopter. flowmeter indicator, and disabling the
766983–28–002, Revision 1, dated March 24,
DATES: This AD is effective July 14, flowmeter electrical connections. The
2014.
(ii) Reserved. 2015. proposed requirements were intended to
(3) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register prevent obstruction of the fuel supply to
this AD, contact Zodiac Aerospace, Technical approved the incorporation by reference the flowmeter, which could result in
Publication Department, 61 Rue Pierre of a certain document listed in this AD engine flame-out and subsequent loss of
Curie—CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex, as of July 14, 2015. control of the helicopter.
France; phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19 24; fax: +33 ADDRESSES: For service information The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
(0)1 61 34 21 13; email: yann.laine@ identified in this AD, contact Airbus 2013–0205, dated September 9, 2013,
zodiacaerospace.com; Internet: http:// Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, issued by EASA, which is the Technical
www.zodiacaerospace.com. Grand Prairie, Texas 75052; telephone Agent for the Member States of the
(4) You may view this service information (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax European Union, to correct an unsafe
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, (972) 641–3775; or at http:// condition for Eurocopter (now Airbus
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. Helicopters) Model AS355 E, AS355 F,
information on the availability of this AS355 F1, and AS355 F2 helicopters
You may review the referenced service
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. with modification 350A070791
information at the FAA, Office of the
(5) You may view this service information
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, (installation of the Fueltron flowmeter),
that is incorporated by reference at the
2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort except helicopters with modification
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on Worth, Texas 76137. It is also available 355A085801 (removal of the Fueltron
the availability of this material at NARA, call on the Internet at http:// flowmeter). EASA advises, after landing,
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov in Docket No. an AS355 helicopter experienced an
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- FAA–2014–0646. uncontrolled flame-out of the No. 1
locations.html. engine caused by particle contamination
Examining the AD Docket in the fuel that obstructed the Fueltron
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18,
You may examine the AD docket on flowmeter. EASA further states that
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2015.
the Internet at http:// because the flowmeter installation is
John P. Piccola, Jr., www.regulations.gov or in person at the identical on both engines, this condition
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Docket Operations Office between 9 could lead to flame-out of both engines
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through in flight, possibly resulting in reduced
[FR Doc. 2015–13319 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD control of the helicopter. EASA AD No.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P docket contains this AD, the European 2013–0205 requires removing the
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 32453 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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