80 FR 36707 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 123 (June 26, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 123 (June 26, 2015)
| Page Range | 36707-36710 | |
| FR Document | 2015-15615 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 123 (Friday, June 26, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 36707-36710] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-15615] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1986; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-100-AD; Amendment 39-18188; AD 2015-13-01] 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; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72- 212A airplanes. This AD requires inspection of the affected control systems rods and, depending on findings, a replacement of the affected rods. This AD was prompted by reports of non-conformity of certain control rods, which could result in failure of the control rods. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct failure of an affected control rod, which, under certain circumstances, could result in reduced control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective July 13, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 13, 2015. We must receive comments on this AD by August 10, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.aerochain.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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1986. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 1986; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. 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 The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0064, dated April 20, 2012 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. The MCAI states: Prompted by the findings that led to publication of EASA AD 2010-0063-E, additional quality investigation showed that the non- conformity of certain control rods, which was due to incorrect polishing during the rod manufacturing process, could also affect other flight control rods [and could result in failure of the control rods]. These other potentially non-conforming control rods are installed on elevator controls, rudder pedal assemblies and rudder tab controls of certain ATR aeroplanes. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of an affected control rod which, under certain circumstances, could result in reduced control of the aeroplane. As a result of further investigations, other batches have been incriminated, in addition to the ones identified by EASA AD 2010- 0063-E, and new safety analyses also indicate the need for replacement of the rods (within an adapted compliance time), which had passed the check required by EASA AD 2010-0063-E. Consequently, EASA AD 2010-0063-E is superseded by this new AD. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time inspection of the affected control systems rods and, depending on findings, replacement of the affected rods. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1986. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional (ATR) has issued the following service information. ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0104, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0105, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1065, Revision 02, dated August 30, 2011. [[Page 36708]] ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1066, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. This service information describes procedures for the inspection of affected control systems rods and, depending on findings, a replacement of the affected rods. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type designs. There are no products of this type currently registered in the United States; however, this rule is necessary to ensure that the described unsafe condition is addressed if any of these products are placed on the U.S. Register in the future. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information The actions specified in paragraph (4) of the MCAI, for rudder pedals that have been inspected according to EASA AD 2010-0063-E, dated April 1, 2010, is not included in this AD because the those actions were not required by any FAA AD. Although the MCAI requires using a certain repair manual to repair certain conditions, paragraph (i) of this AD requires repair 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). FAA's Determination of the Effective Date Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-1986; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-100-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on those comments. 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 AD. Costs of Compliance Currently, there are no affected airplanes on the U.S. Register. However, if an affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, we estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $85 per product. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to 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 control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is 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. 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. 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: 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): 2015-13-01 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment 39-18188. Docket [[Page 36709]] No. FAA-2015-1986; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-100-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective July 13, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes having manufacturer serial number (MSN) 671 through 815 inclusive, except MSN 811. (2) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72-212A airplanes having MSN 769 through 914 inclusive, except MSN 826, 905, 908, and 911. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of non-conformity of certain control rods, which could result in failure of the control rods. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct failure of an affected control rod, which, under certain circumstances, could result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Elevator Control Rod Inspection For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0105, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011; or ATR72-27-1066, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011; as applicable to airplane model: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect all four elevator control rods having part number (P/N) S27381930-004 and P/N S27381831-006 for batch number identification, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27- 0105, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011; or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1066, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011, as applicable to airplane model. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection, if the batch number can be conclusively determined from that review. Replace any affected rod, including any rod with an unreadable batch number, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0105, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011; or ATR72-27-1066, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011; as applicable to airplane model. (1) If only one rod is affected: Replace it within 10 days after the inspection. (2) If two or more rods are affected: Replace all rods before further flight, except that replacement of one of the affected rods may be deferred for 10 days. (h) Rudder Pedal Rod Inspection For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0104, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011; or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72- 27-1065, Revision 02, dated August 30, 2011; as applicable to airplane model: Inspect all four rudder pedal rods having P/N S2728116400000 for batch number identification, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27- 0104, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011; or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1065, Revision 02, dated August 30, 2011; as applicable to airplane model. For any affected rudder pedal rod, including any rod with an unreadable batch number, before further flight, check the rod diameter using a special tool, in accordance with ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0104, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011; or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1065, Revision 02, dated August 30, 2011; as applicable to airplane model. (1) If, during the diameter check, the rod passes through the tool, replace the rod before further flight. (2) If, during the diameter check, the rod does not pass through the tool, replace the rod within 5,000 flight hours after the diameter check. (i) Rudder Tab Control Rod Inspection For airplanes identified in paragraph (c) of this AD, except for airplanes having MSNs 671, 673, and 769 through 784 inclusive: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rudder tab control rod P/N S27281929-002 for batch number identification, using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional (ATR)'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If the rudder tab control rod belongs to batch number 2107267 or 2120855, or if the batch number is unreadable: Before further flight, replace the rod with a serviceable rod using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or ATR's EASA DOA. Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: ATR 42/72 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)/Job Instruction Cards (JIC) 27-20-00 DVI 1000 and AMM/JIC 27-21-42 RAI 10000 are additional sources of guidance for accomplishment of the rudder tab control rod inspection. (j) Reporting Requirement Submit a report of the rod inspection and check required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD at the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, in accordance with the instructions specified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. (1) Submit the report at the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) If the inspection or check was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection or check. (ii) If the inspection or check was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (2) Submit the report (including no findings) to ATR using the Accomplishment Report form provided in the service information identified in paragraph (j)(2)(i), (j)(2)(ii), (j)(2)(iii), or (j)(2)(iv) of this AD; as applicable to airplane model. (i) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0104, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. (ii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0105, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. (iii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1065, Revision 02, dated August 30, 2011. (iv) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1066, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. (3) Send the report to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email [email protected]. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(5) of this AD. These documents are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (1) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0104, dated December 17, 2010. (2) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0105, dated February 17, 2011. (3) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1065, dated April 15, 2010. (4) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1065, Revision 01, dated December 17, 2010. (5) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1066, dated February 17, 2011. (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, 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 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 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. [[Page 36710]] (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 5 minutes 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0064, dated April 20, 2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1986. (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) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0104, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. (ii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-27-0105, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. (iii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1065, Revision 02, dated August 30, 2011. (iv) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-27-1066, Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR- GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.aerochain.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 June 17, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-15615 Filed 6-25-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) A notification that the Recipient has result in failure of the control rods. We FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
passed vetting does not constitute any other are issuing this AD to detect and correct Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
approval under this award. failure of an affected control rod, which, International Branch, ANM–116,
Alternate I. When subrecipients will be under certain circumstances, could Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
subject to vetting, add the following
paragraphs to the basic award term:
result in reduced control of the airplane. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(h) When the prime recipient anticipates DATES: This AD becomes effective July 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
that it will require prior approval for a 13, 2015. fax 425–227–1149.
subaward in accordance with 2 CFR The Director of the Federal Register SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
200.308(c)(6) the subaward is subject to approved the incorporation by reference
vetting. The prospective subrecipient must Discussion
of certain publications listed in this AD
submit a USAID Partner Information Form, as of July 13, 2015. The European Aviation Safety Agency
USAID Form 500–13, to the vetting official (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
identified in paragraph (c) of this provision.
We must receive comments on this
AD by August 10, 2015. for the Member States of the European
The agreement officer must not approve a
subaward to any organization that has not ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
passed vetting when required. using the procedures found in 14 CFR Directive 2012–0064, dated April 20,
(i) The recipient agrees to incorporate the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 2012 (referred to after this as the
substance of paragraphs (a) through (i) of this methods: Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
award term in all first tier subawards under • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
this award.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the an unsafe condition for Model ATR42–
Alternate II. When specific classes of 500 and ATR72–212A airplanes. The
services are subject to vetting, add the instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. MCAI states:
following paragraph:
(j) Prospective contractors at any tier • Mail: U.S. Department of Prompted by the findings that led to
providing the following classes of services Transportation, Docket Operations, M– publication of EASA AD 2010–0063–E,
lllllllllllllllllllll 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room additional quality investigation showed that
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Washington, DC 20590. the rod manufacturing process, could also
must pass vetting. Recipients must not • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
procure these services until they receive affect other flight control rods [and could
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– result in failure of the control rods].
confirmation from the vetting official that the
prospective contractor has passed vetting. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room These other potentially non-conforming
(End of award term) W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., control rods are installed on elevator
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 controls, rudder pedal assemblies and rudder
Angelique M. Crumbly, p.m., Monday through Friday, except tab controls of certain ATR aeroplanes.
Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Federal holidays. This condition, if not detected and
Management. For service information identified in corrected, could lead to failure of an affected
control rod which, under certain
[FR Doc. 2015–15017 Filed 6–25–15; 8:45 am] this AD, contact ATR–GIE Avions de circumstances, could result in reduced
BILLING CODE 6116–02–P Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre control of the aeroplane.
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; As a result of further investigations, other
telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 batches have been incriminated, in addition
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email to the ones identified by EASA AD 2010–
continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet 0063–E, and new safety analyses also
Federal Aviation Administration http://www.aerochain.com. You may indicate the need for replacement of the rods
view this referenced service information (within an adapted compliance time), which
14 CFR Part 39 at the FAA, Transport Airplane had passed the check required by EASA AD
2010–0063–E. Consequently, EASA AD
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1986; Directorate Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 2010–0063–E is superseded by this new AD.
Identifier 2012–NM–100–AD; Amendment Renton, WA. For information on the For the reasons described above, this
39–18188; AD 2015–13–01] availability of this material at the FAA, [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
call 425–227–1221. It is also available the affected control systems rods and,
RIN 2120–AA64
on the Internet at http:// depending on findings, replacement of the
Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE www.regulations.gov by searching for affected rods.
Avions de Transport Régional and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– You may examine the MCAI on the
Airplanes 1986. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Examining the AD Docket by searching for and locating Docket No.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA–2015–1986.
Administration (FAA), Department of You may examine the AD docket on
Transportation (DOT). the Internet at http:// Related Service Information Under 1
ACTION: Final rule; request for www.regulations.gov by searching for CFR Part 51
comments. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– ATR–GIE Avions de Transport
1986; or in person at the Docket Régional (ATR) has issued the following
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 service information.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain p.m., Monday through Friday, except • ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–27–
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional Federal holidays. The AD docket
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Model ATR42–500 and ATR72–212A contains this AD, the regulatory 2011.
airplanes. This AD requires inspection evaluation, any comments received, and • ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–27–
of the affected control systems rods and, other information. The street address for 0105, Revision 01, dated August 30,
depending on findings, a replacement of the Docket Operations office (telephone 2011.
the affected rods. This AD was 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES • ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–27–
prompted by reports of non-conformity section. Comments will be available in 1065, Revision 02, dated August 30,
of certain control rods, which could the AD docket shortly after receipt. 2011.
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• ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–27– opportunity for public comment. We the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
1066, Revision 01, dated August 30, invite you to send any written relevant Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
2011. data, views, or arguments about this AD. detail the scope of the Agency’s
This service information describes Send your comments to an address authority.
procedures for the inspection of affected listed under the ADDRESSES section. We are issuing this rulemaking under
control systems rods and, depending on Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–1986; the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
findings, a replacement of the affected Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–100– Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
rods. This service information is AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. General requirements.’’ Under that
reasonably available because the We specifically invite comments on the section, Congress charges the FAA with
interested parties have access to it overall regulatory, economic, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
through their normal course of business environmental, and energy aspects of air commerce by prescribing regulations
or by the means identified in the this AD. We will consider all comments for practices, methods, and procedures
ADDRESSES section of this AD. received by the closing date and may the Administrator finds necessary for
amend this AD based on those safety in air commerce. This regulation
FAA’s Determination and Requirements comments. is within the scope of that authority
of This AD We will post all comments we because it addresses an unsafe condition
This product has been approved by receive, without change, to http:// that is likely to exist or develop on
the aviation authority of another www.regulations.gov, including any products identified in this rulemaking
country, and is approved for operation personal information you provide. We action.
in the United States. Pursuant to our will also post a report summarizing each
bilateral agreement with the State of substantive verbal contact we receive Regulatory Findings
Design Authority, we have been notified about this AD. We determined that this AD will not
of the unsafe condition described in the have federalism implications under
Costs of Compliance
MCAI and service information Executive Order 13132. This AD will
referenced above. We are issuing this Currently, there are no affected not have a substantial direct effect on
AD because we evaluated all pertinent airplanes on the U.S. Register. However, the States, on the relationship between
information and determined the unsafe if an affected airplane is imported and the national government and the States,
condition exists and is likely to exist or placed on the U.S. Register in the future, or on the distribution of power and
develop on other products of the same we estimate that it will take about 1 responsibilities among the various
type designs. work-hour per product to comply with levels of government.
There are no products of this type the basic requirements of this AD. The For the reasons discussed above, I
currently registered in the United States; average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. certify that this AD:
however, this rule is necessary to ensure Required parts will cost $0 per product. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
that the described unsafe condition is Based on these figures, we estimate the action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
addressed if any of these products are cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
placed on the U.S. Register in the future. $85 per product. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Differences Between This AD and the Paperwork Reduction Act
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
MCAI or Service Information A federal agency may not conduct or Alaska; and
The actions specified in paragraph (4) sponsor, and a person is not required to 4. Will not have a significant
of the MCAI, for rudder pedals that have respond to, nor shall a person be subject economic impact, positive or negative,
been inspected according to EASA AD to penalty for failure to comply with a on a substantial number of small entities
2010–0063–E, dated April 1, 2010, is collection of information subject to the under the criteria of the Regulatory
not included in this AD because the requirements of the Paperwork Flexibility Act.
those actions were not required by any Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
FAA AD.
Although the MCAI requires using a OMB control number. The control Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
certain repair manual to repair certain number for the collection of information safety, Incorporation by reference,
conditions, paragraph (i) of this AD required by this AD is 2120–0056. The Safety.
requires repair using a method approved paperwork cost associated with this AD Adoption of the Amendment
by the Manager, International Branch, has been detailed in the Costs of
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Compliance section of this document Accordingly, under the authority
Directorate, FAA; or the European and includes time for reviewing delegated to me by the Administrator,
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or instructions, as well as completing and the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport reviewing the collection of information. follows:
Régional’s EASA Design Organization Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Approval (DOA).
concerning the accuracy of this burden DIRECTIVES
FAA’s Determination of the Effective and suggestions for reducing the burden
Date ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
should be directed to the FAA at 800 continues to read as follows:
Since there are currently no domestic Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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operators of this product, notice and DC 20591, ATTN: Information
opportunity for public comment before Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. § 39.13 [Amended]
issuing this AD are unnecessary.
Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Comments Invited Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
This AD is a final rule that involves specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
requirements affecting flight safety, and rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2015–13–01 ATR–GIE Avions de Transport
we did not precede it by notice and section 106, describes the authority of Régional: Amendment 39–18188. Docket
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(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a 2015. Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5,
person is not required to respond to, nor Michael Kaszycki, Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax
shall a person be subject to a penalty for Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 416–375–4539; email thd.qseries@
failure to comply with a collection of Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
information subject to the requirements of
[FR Doc. 2015–15615 Filed 6–25–15; 8:45 am] www.bombardier.com. You may view
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this referenced service information at
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB the FAA, Transport Airplane
Control Number for this information Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Renton, WA. For information on the
this collection of information is estimated to availability of this material at the FAA,
be approximately 5 minutes per response, Federal Aviation Administration call 425–227–1221. It is also available
including the time for reviewing instructions, on the Internet at http://
completing and reviewing the collection of 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
information. All responses to this collection [Docket No. FAA–2014–0524; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
of information are mandatory. Comments Identifier 2014–NM–042–AD; Amendment 0524.
concerning the accuracy of this burden and 39–18189; AD 2015–13–02]
suggestions for reducing the burden should FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence RIN 2120–AA64 Fabio Buttitta, Aerospace Engineer,
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
AES–200. Inc. Airplanes Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
(m) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7303; fax
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Administration (FAA), Department of 516–794–5531.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Transportation (DOT).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0064, dated ACTION: Final rule.
April 20, 2012, for related information. You Discussion
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
We issued a notice of proposed
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–1986. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400
(2) Service information identified in this part 39 by adding an AD that would
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
AD that is not incorporated by reference is apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
by reports of corrosion in the low-rate
available at the addresses specified in DHC–8–400 series airplanes. The NPRM
discharge tubes of the fire protection
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. published in the Federal Register on
system leading to the forward baggage
August 13, 2014 (79 FR 47384).
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference compartment, and perforation of one or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(1) The Director of the Federal Register more tubes. This AD requires repetitive (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
approved the incorporation by reference checks for leakage of the discharge tubes for Canada, has issued Canadian
(IBR) of the service information listed in this of the fire protection system. This AD Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–06,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR also mandates eventual replacement of dated January 21, 2014 (referred to after
part 51. all existing aluminum tube assemblies
(2) You must use this service information
this as the Mandatory Continuing
with new, improved corrosion-resistant Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
as applicable to do the actions required by stainless steel tube assemblies. We are
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
issuing this AD to prevent perforation of for the specified products. The MCAI
(i) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–27–0104,
the low-rate discharge tubes, which states:
Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011.
(ii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–27–0105,
could result in insufficient fire
extinguishing agent reaching the Corrosion has been reported in the fire
Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. protection system low rate discharge tubes
(iii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–27–1065, forward baggage compartment in the
leading to the forward baggage compartment.
Revision 02, dated August 30, 2011. event of a fire, which could result in In some cases, this has led to perforation of
(iv) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–27–1066, damage to the airplane and injury to the one or more tubes.
Revision 01, dated August 30, 2011. occupants. Perforation of forward baggage
(3) For service information identified in DATES: This AD becomes effective July compartment fire protection system tubes
this AD, contact ATR–GIE Avions de 31, 2015 may result in decreased effectiveness of the
Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, fire protection system in the event of a fire
The Director of the Federal Register
31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 in the forward baggage compartment.
(0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
approved the incorporation by reference
This [Canadian] AD mandates a repetitive
email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; of a certain publication listed in this AD integrity check of the forward baggage
Internet http://www.aerochain.com. as of July 31, 2015. compartment fire protection system tube
(4) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD assemblies, and the replacement of
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, docket on the Internet at http:// aluminum forward baggage compartment fire
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.regulations.gov/ protection tube assemblies with corrosion
information on the availability of this #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0524 or in resistant stainless steel (CRES) tubes.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. person at the Docket Management The unsafe condition is perforation of
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(5) You may view this service information
Facility, U.S. Department of the low-rate discharge tubes, which
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– could result in insufficient fire
Administration (NARA). For information on 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room extinguishing agent reaching the
the availability of this material at NARA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., forward baggage compartment and
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Washington, DC. reduce the capability of the fire
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- For service information identified in protection system to extinguish fires,
locations.html. this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q- possibly resulting in damage to the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| 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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective July 13, 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 36707 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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