80_FR_48176 80 FR 48022 - Airworthiness Directives; Kidde Graviner

80 FR 48022 - Airworthiness Directives; Kidde Graviner

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 154 (August 11, 2015)

Page Range48022-48024
FR Document2015-19474

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Kidde Graviner hand-operated fire extinguishers. This AD was prompted by a report that a fire extinguisher failed to operate when the activation lever was pressed. This AD requires modifying the affected fire extinguishers. We are issuing this AD to prevent fire extinguishers from failing to operate in the event of a fire, which could jeopardize occupants' safety and continuation of safe flight and landing.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0751; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-188-AD; 
Amendment 39-18229; AD 2015-16-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Kidde Graviner

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Kidde Graviner hand-operated fire extinguishers. This AD was prompted 
by a report that a fire extinguisher failed to operate when the 
activation lever was pressed. This AD requires modifying the affected 
fire extinguishers. We are issuing this AD to prevent fire 
extinguishers from failing to operate in the event of a fire, which 
could jeopardize occupants' safety and continuation of safe flight and 
landing.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 15, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 
15, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0751 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 Kidde 
Graviner Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0HB, 
United Kingdom; telephone +44 (0) 1753 583245; fax +44 (0) 1753 685040. 
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-2014-0751.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian Lucas, Aerospace Engineer, Boston 
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-150, FAA, Engine and Propeller 
Directorate, 12 New England Executive

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Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7757; fax: 781-238-7170; 
email: [email protected].

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 Kidde Graviner 
hand-operated fire extinguishers. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on October 16, 2014 (79 FR 62070).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0037, dated March 9, 2012 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Kidde 
Graviner hand-operated fire extinguishers. The MCAI states:

    An instance occurred where an operator tried to use the fire 
extinguisher, but the extinguisher failed to operate when the 
activation lever was pressed.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead, in 
case of need to use the device to extinguish a fire on an aircraft, 
to jeopardize the occupants' safety as well as the flight 
continuation and safe landing.
    The part manufacturer Kidde Graviner has introduced a design 
change to remove the root cause of the possible failure.
    This [EASA] AD requires to modify all potentially defective fire 
extinguishers [including applying adhesive to the gland nut].

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0751-0004.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 
FR 62070, October 16, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. One 
anonymous commenter supported the NPRM.

Request To Refer to ``Aircraft'' Instead of ``Various Transport and 
Small Airplanes''

    One anonymous commenter requested that we revise paragraph (c) of 
the proposed AD (79 FR 62070, October 16, 2014) to refer to 
``aircraft'' instead of ``various transport and small airplanes.'' The 
commenter stated that the change is in the interest of improving 
accuracy and for clarification. The commenter added the request is 
based on the fact that the key to addressing the unsafe condition is 
finding suspected products, defined by the manufacturer's part numbers, 
and the category under which the aircraft operates is not material.
    We agree with the request to refer to ``aircraft'' instead of 
``various transport and small airplanes'' for the reasons stated by the 
commenter. We have replaced the text ``various transport and small 
airplanes'' with the word ``aircraft'' in paragraph (c) of this AD.

Change to Manufacturer's Name

    We have revised paragraph (c)(3) of this AD to identify the 
manufacturer name for the Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, 
C-212-CF, C-212-DE, and C-212-DF airplanes as Airbus Defense and Space 
S.A. (Type Certificate previously held by EADS CASA; Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.). Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Type Certificate 
previously held by EADS CASA; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) is the 
manufacturer name published in the most recent type certificate data 
sheet for those models.

Clarification of Parts Installation Prohibition

    We have added a reference to ``paragraph (h) of this AD'' within 
paragraph (i) of this AD to clarify which modified parts may be 
installed.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments 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 62070, October 16, 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 62070, October 16, 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

    Kidde Graviner has issued Alert Service Bulletin A26-081, Revision 
1, dated January 31, 2012. The service information describes procedures 
for modifying fire extinguishers. 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 400 appliances installed on, but 
not limited to, various aircraft of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 25 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $850,000, or $2,125 per product.

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-2014-0751; or in person at the 
Docket Management

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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:

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2015-16-04 Kidde Graviner: Amendment 39-18229. Docket No. FAA-2014-
0751; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-188-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective September 15, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Kidde Graviner hand-operated fire 
extinguishers having part numbers 56412-001 (34H), 56411-001 (35H), 
and 56412-002 (38H). These fire extinguishers may be installed on, 
but not limited to, aircraft, certificated in any category, 
specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5), and 
(c)(6) of this AD.
    (1) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes.
    (2) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Type Certificate previously 
held by EADS CASA; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model C-212-
CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, C-212-DE, and C-212-DF 
airplanes.
    (4) Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark 050, 100, 200, 300, 
400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes.
    (5) Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, 
and SD3-60 airplanes.
    (6) SHORT BROTHERS & HARLAND LTD SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire 
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that a fire extinguisher failed 
to operate when the activation lever was pressed. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent fire extinguishers from failing to operate in the 
event of a fire, which could jeopardize occupants' safety and 
continuation of safe flight and landing.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Modification

    Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, modify all 
Kidde Graviner hand-operated fire extinguishers having part numbers 
56412-001 (34H), 56411-001 (35H), and 56412-002 (38H), in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Kidde Graviner Alert Service 
Bulletin A26-081, Revision 1, dated January 31, 2012.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using Kidde Graviner Alert Service Bulletin A26-081, 
dated August 23, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in 
this AD.

(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any 
Kidde Graviner hand-operated fire extinguisher having part number 
56412-001 (34H), 56411-001 (35H), or 56412-002 (38H) on any airplane 
unless the fire extinguisher has been modified as specified in 
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provision

    The following provision for Alternative Methods of Compliances 
(AMOCs) also applies to this AD: The manager of the office having 
certificate responsibility for the affected product 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. The Manager, Boston 
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, will coordinate requests 
for approval of AMOCs with the manager of the appropriate office for 
the affected product. Send information to ATTN: Ian Lucas, Aerospace 
Engineer, Boston ACO, ANE-150, FAA, Engine and Propeller 
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7757; fax: 781-238-7170; email: [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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness 
Directive 2012-0037, dated March 9, 2012, for related information. 
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0751-0004.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Kidde Graviner Alert Service Bulletin A26-081, Revision 1, 
dated January 31, 2012. Page 2 of this document is dated August 23, 
2011.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Kidde 
Graviner Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 
0HB, United Kingdom; telephone +44 (0) 1753 583245; fax +44 (0) 1753 
685040.
    (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 July 29, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                (xv) 201428351                                       principal inspector, the manager of the local         DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                (xvi) 201428352                                      flight standards district office/certificate
                                                (5) Where Airbus A330 ALS Part 4—Aging               holding district office. The AMOC approval            Federal Aviation Administration
                                             Systems Maintenance, Revision 04, dated                 letter must specifically reference this AD.
                                             August 27, 2013, defines a calendar                        (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any           14 CFR Part 39
                                             compliance time for the modification of SSCs            requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                             on three hydraulic circuits having part                 actions from a manufacturer, the action must          [Docket No. FAA–2014–0751; Directorate
                                             numbers MZ4339390–01X, MZ4306000–01X,                   be accomplished using a method approved               Identifier 2013–NM–188–AD; Amendment
                                             MZ4339390–02X, MZ4306000–02X,                           by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–            39–18229; AD 2015–16–04]
                                             MZ4339390–10X, or MZ4306000–10X as                      116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
                                             ‘‘March 5, 2010,’’ the calendar compliance                                                                    RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                     the European Aviation Safety Agency
                                             time is April 14, 2011 (18 months after
                                                                                                     (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design                       Airworthiness Directives; Kidde
                                             October 14, 2009 (the effective date of AD
                                                                                                     Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by           Graviner
                                             2009–18–20, Amendment 39–16017 (74 FR
                                             46313, September 9, 2009))).                            the DOA, the approval must include the
                                                                                                     DOA-authorized signature.                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                (6) Where Note (6) of ‘‘ATA 27–64–00
                                             Flight Control—Spoiler Hydraulic                                                                              Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                                                                     (k) Related Information
                                             Actuation,’’ of Sub-part 4–2–1, ‘‘Life Limits,’’                                                              Transportation (DOT).
                                             of Sub-part 4–2, ‘‘Systems Life Limited                   Refer to Mandatory Continuing                       ACTION: Final rule.
                                             Components,’’ of Airbus A330 ALS Part 4—                Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
                                             Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 04,                 Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013–                SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
                                             dated August 27, 2013, defines a calendar               0268, dated November 7, 2013, for related             airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                             date of ‘‘September 5, 2008,’’ as a date for the        information. This MCAI may be found in the            Kidde Graviner hand-operated fire
                                             determination of accumulated flight cycles              AD docket on the Internet at http://                  extinguishers. This AD was prompted
                                             since the aircraft initial entry into service, the      www.regulations.gov by searching for and              by a report that a fire extinguisher failed
                                             date is October 14, 2009 (the effective date            locating Docket No. FAA–2013–0834.                    to operate when the activation lever was
                                             of AD 2009–18–20, Amendment 39–16017                                                                          pressed. This AD requires modifying the
                                                                                                     (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                             (74 FR 46313, September 9, 2009)).
                                                (7) Where Note (6) of ‘‘ATA 27–64–00                    (1) The Director of the Federal Register           affected fire extinguishers. We are
                                             Flight Control—Spoiler Hydraulic                        approved the incorporation by reference               issuing this AD to prevent fire
                                             Actuation,’’ of Sub-part 4–2–1, ‘‘Life Limits,’’        (IBR) of the service information listed in this       extinguishers from failing to operate in
                                             of Sub-part 4–2, ‘‘Systems Life Limited                 paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             the event of a fire, which could
                                             Components,’’ of Airbus A330 ALS Part 4—                part 51.                                              jeopardize occupants’ safety and
                                             Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 04,                    (2) You must use this service information          continuation of safe flight and landing.
                                             dated August 27, 2013, defines a calendar               as applicable to do the actions required by           DATES: This AD becomes effective
                                             compliance time as ‘‘March 5, 2010,’’ for the           this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          September 15, 2015.
                                             modification of affected servo controls, the               (i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations
                                             calendar compliance time is April 14, 2011
                                                                                                                                                              The Director of the Federal Register
                                                                                                     Section ALS Part 4—Aging Systems                      approved the incorporation by reference
                                             (18 months after October 14, 2009 (the                  Maintenance, Revision 04, dated August 27,
                                             effective date of AD 2009–18–20,                                                                              of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                                                                                     2013.
                                             Amendment 39–16017 (74 FR 46313,                                                                              as of September 15, 2015.
                                                                                                        (ii) Airbus A330 ALS Part 4—Aging
                                             September 9, 2009))).                                                                                         ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
                                                                                                     Systems Maintenance (ASM), Variation 4.1,
                                             (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals                 dated July 23, 2014.                                  docket on the Internet at http://
                                                                                                        (iii) Airbus A330 ALS Part 4—Aging                 www.regulations.gov/
                                                After accomplishing the revision required
                                             by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative             Systems Maintenance (ASM), Variation 4.2,             #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0751 or in
                                             actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be         dated July 23, 2014.                                  person at the Docket Management
                                             used unless the actions or intervals are                   (3) For service information identified in          Facility, U.S. Department of
                                             approved as an alternative method of                    this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                             compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the                Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,            30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                             procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of             31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33            W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                             this AD.                                                5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email           Washington, DC.
                                                                                                     airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;                      For service information identified in
                                             (j) Other FAA AD Provisions                             Internet http://www.airbus.com.
                                                The following provisions also apply to this
                                                                                                                                                           this AD, contact Kidde Graviner
                                                                                                        (4) You may view this service information
                                             AD:                                                                                                           Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook,
                                                                                                     at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                 Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0HB, United
                                             (AMOCs): The Manager, International                     information on the availability of this               Kingdom; telephone +44 (0) 1753
                                             Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane                     material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               583245; fax +44 (0) 1753 685040. You
                                             Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                     (5) You may view this service information          may view this referenced service
                                             approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                 that is incorporated by reference at the              information at the FAA, Transport
                                             using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.             National Archives and Records                         Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                             In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your              Administration (NARA). For information on             SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                             request to your principal inspector or local            the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                             Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                                                                                                                           the availability of this material at the
                                                                                                     202–741–6030, or go to: http://                       FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
                                             appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                                                                     www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-            available on the Internet at http://
                                             to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
                                                                                                     locations.html.                                       www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                             Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
                                             International Branch, ANM–116, Transport                  Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 28,           and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
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                                             Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind                    2015.                                                 0751.
                                             Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                      Michael Kaszycki,                                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian
                                             telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
                                                                                                     Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    Lucas, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
                                             Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
                                                                                                     Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
                                             ACO-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before
                                             using any approved AMOC, notify your                    [FR Doc. 2015–19182 Filed 8–10–15; 08:45 am]          ANE–150, FAA, Engine and Propeller
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                                             Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:                      defined by the manufacturer’s part                    Costs of Compliance
                                             781–238–7757; fax: 781–238–7170;                        numbers, and the category under which                   We estimate that this AD affects 400
                                             email: ian.lucas@faa.gov.                               the aircraft operates is not material.                appliances installed on, but not limited
                                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                 We agree with the request to refer to              to, various aircraft of U.S. registry.
                                                                                                     ‘‘aircraft’’ instead of ‘‘various transport             We also estimate that it will take
                                             Discussion
                                                                                                     and small airplanes’’ for the reasons                 about 25 work-hours per product to
                                               We issued a notice of proposed                        stated by the commenter. We have                      comply with the basic requirements of
                                             rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                       replaced the text ‘‘various transport and             this AD. The average labor rate is $85
                                             part 39 by adding an AD that would                      small airplanes’’ with the word                       per work-hour. Based on these figures,
                                             apply to certain Kidde Graviner hand-                   ‘‘aircraft’’ in paragraph (c) of this AD.             we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
                                             operated fire extinguishers. The NPRM                                                                         operators to be $850,000, or $2,125 per
                                             published in the Federal Register on                    Change to Manufacturer’s Name
                                                                                                                                                           product.
                                             October 16, 2014 (79 FR 62070).                           We have revised paragraph (c)(3) of
                                               The European Aviation Safety Agency                   this AD to identify the manufacturer                  Authority for This Rulemaking
                                             (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                    name for the Model C–212–CB, C–212–                      Title 49 of the United States Code
                                             for the Member States of the European                   CC, C–212–CD, C–212–CE, C–212–CF,                     specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                             Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness                    C–212–DE, and C–212–DF airplanes as                   rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                             Directive 2012–0037, dated March 9,                     Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Type                   section 106, describes the authority of
                                             2012 (referred to after this as the                     Certificate previously held by EADS                   the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                             Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness                      CASA; Construcciones Aeronauticas,                    Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                             Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct               S.A.). Airbus Defense and Space S.A.                  detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                             an unsafe condition for certain Kidde                   (Type Certificate previously held by                  authority.
                                             Graviner hand-operated fire                             EADS CASA; Construcciones                                We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                             extinguishers. The MCAI states:                         Aeronauticas, S.A.) is the manufacturer               the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                An instance occurred where an operator               name published in the most recent type                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                             tried to use the fire extinguisher, but the             certificate data sheet for those models.              General requirements.’’ Under that
                                             extinguisher failed to operate when the                                                                       section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                             activation lever was pressed.                           Clarification of Parts Installation                   promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                This condition, if not detected and                  Prohibition                                           air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                             corrected, could lead, in case of need to use
                                             the device to extinguish a fire on an aircraft,            We have added a reference to                       for practices, methods, and procedures
                                             to jeopardize the occupants’ safety as well as          ‘‘paragraph (h) of this AD’’ within                   the Administrator finds necessary for
                                             the flight continuation and safe landing.               paragraph (i) of this AD to clarify which             safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                The part manufacturer Kidde Graviner has             modified parts may be installed.                      is within the scope of that authority
                                             introduced a design change to remove the                                                                      because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                             root cause of the possible failure.                     Conclusion                                            that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                This [EASA] AD requires to modify all                  We reviewed the relevant data,                      products identified in this rulemaking
                                             potentially defective fire extinguishers
                                             [including applying adhesive to the gland               considered the comments received, and                 action.
                                             nut].                                                   determined that air safety and the                    Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                     public interest require adopting this AD
                                             You may examine the MCAI in the AD                      with the changes described previously                   We determined that this AD will not
                                             docket on the Internet at http://                       and minor editorial changes. We have                  have federalism implications under
                                             www.regulations.gov/                                    determined that these minor changes:                  Executive Order 13132. This AD will
                                             #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0751-                                                                             not have a substantial direct effect on
                                                                                                       • Are consistent with the intent that
                                             0004.                                                                                                         the States, on the relationship between
                                                                                                     was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
                                             Comments                                                62070, October 16, 2014) for correcting               the national government and the States,
                                                                                                     the unsafe condition; and                             or on the distribution of power and
                                               We gave the public the opportunity to                                                                       responsibilities among the various
                                             participate in developing this AD. The                    • Do not add any additional burden
                                                                                                     upon the public than was already                      levels of government.
                                             following presents the comments                                                                                 For the reasons discussed above, I
                                             received on the NPRM (79 FR 62070,                      proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 62070,
                                                                                                                                                           certify that this AD:
                                             October 16, 2014) and the FAA’s                         October 16, 2014).
                                                                                                                                                             1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                             response to each comment. One                             We also determined that these                       action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                             anonymous commenter supported the                       changes will not increase the economic                  2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                             NPRM.                                                   burden on any operator or increase the                DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                                                                     scope of this AD.                                     (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                             Request To Refer to ‘‘Aircraft’’ Instead
                                             of ‘‘Various Transport and Small                        Related Service Information Under 1                     3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                             Airplanes’’                                             CFR Part 51                                           Alaska; and
                                                                                                                                                             4. Will not have a significant
                                                One anonymous commenter requested                      Kidde Graviner has issued Alert                     economic impact, positive or negative,
                                             that we revise paragraph (c) of the                     Service Bulletin A26–081, Revision 1,                 on a substantial number of small entities
                                             proposed AD (79 FR 62070, October 16,                   dated January 31, 2012. The service                   under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                             2014) to refer to ‘‘aircraft’’ instead of               information describes procedures for                  Flexibility Act.
                                             ‘‘various transport and small airplanes.’’              modifying fire extinguishers. This
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                                             The commenter stated that the change is                 service information is reasonably                     Examining the AD Docket
                                             in the interest of improving accuracy                   available because the interested parties                You may examine the AD docket on
                                             and for clarification. The commenter                    have access to it through their normal                the Internet at http://
                                             added the request is based on the fact                  course of business or by the means                    www.regulations.gov/
                                             that the key to addressing the unsafe                   identified in the ADDRESSES section of                #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0751; or in
                                             condition is finding suspected products,                this AD.                                              person at the Docket Management


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                                             Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,                     (e) Reason                                            MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
                                             Monday through Friday, except Federal                      This AD was prompted by a report that a            Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/
                                             holidays. The AD docket contains this                   fire extinguisher failed to operate when the          #!documentDetail;D=FAA–2014–0751–0004.
                                             AD, the regulatory evaluation, any                      activation lever was pressed. We are issuing            (2) Service information identified in this
                                                                                                     this AD to prevent fire extinguishers from            AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                             comments received, and other                                                                                  available at the addresses specified in
                                             information. The street address for the                 failing to operate in the event of a fire, which
                                                                                                     could jeopardize occupants’ safety and                paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
                                             Docket Operations office (telephone                     continuation of safe flight and landing.
                                             800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES                                                                             (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                             section.                                                (f) Compliance                                           (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                                                                                        Comply with this AD within the                     approved the incorporation by reference
                                             List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      compliance times specified, unless already            (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                               Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                done.                                                 paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                             safety, Incorporation by reference,                                                                           part 51.
                                                                                                     (g) Modification                                         (2) You must use this service information
                                             Safety.
                                                                                                        Within 6 months after the effective date of        as applicable to do the actions required by
                                             Adoption of the Amendment                               this AD, modify all Kidde Graviner hand-              this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
                                                                                                     operated fire extinguishers having part                  (i) Kidde Graviner Alert Service Bulletin
                                               Accordingly, under the authority                      numbers 56412–001 (34H), 56411–001 (35H),             A26–081, Revision 1, dated January 31, 2012.
                                             delegated to me by the Administrator,                   and 56412–002 (38H), in accordance with the           Page 2 of this document is dated August 23,
                                             the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                        Accomplishment Instructions of Kidde                  2011.
                                             follows:                                                Graviner Alert Service Bulletin A26–081,                 (ii) Reserved.
                                                                                                     Revision 1, dated January 31, 2012.                      (3) For service information identified in
                                             PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                                                                         this AD, contact Kidde Graviner Limited,
                                             DIRECTIVES                                              (h) Credit for Previous Actions
                                                                                                                                                           Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire,
                                                                                                       This paragraph provides credit for actions          SL3 0HB, United Kingdom; telephone +44 (0)
                                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those        1753 583245; fax +44 (0) 1753 685040.
                                             continues to read as follows:                           actions were performed before the effective              (4) You may view this service information
                                                                                                     date of this AD using Kidde Graviner Alert            at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          Service Bulletin A26–081, dated August 23,            1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                             § 39.13   [Amended]                                     2011, which is not incorporated by reference          information on the availability of this
                                                                                                     in this AD.                                           material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                             ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                                                                            (5) You may view this service information
                                             the following new airworthiness                         (i) Parts Installation Prohibition
                                                                                                                                                           that is incorporated by reference at the
                                             directive (AD):                                            As of the effective date of this AD, no            National Archives and Records
                                                                                                     person may install any Kidde Graviner hand-           Administration (NARA). For information on
                                             2015–16–04 Kidde Graviner: Amendment                    operated fire extinguisher having part
                                                 39–18229. Docket No. FAA–2014–0751;                                                                       the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                     number 56412–001 (34H), 56411–001 (35H),
                                                 Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–188–AD.                                                                    202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                     or 56412–002 (38H) on any airplane unless
                                                                                                                                                           www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                             (a) Effective Date                                      the fire extinguisher has been modified as
                                                                                                                                                           locations.html.
                                                                                                     specified in paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD.
                                               This AD becomes effective September 15,
                                             2015.                                                   (j) Other FAA AD Provision                              Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 29,
                                                                                                                                                           2015.
                                             (b) Affected ADs                                           The following provision for Alternative
                                                                                                     Methods of Compliances (AMOCs) also                   Michael Kaszycki,
                                               None.
                                                                                                     applies to this AD: The manager of the office         Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                             (c) Applicability                                       having certificate responsibility for the             Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                This AD applies to Kidde Graviner hand-              affected product has the authority to approve         [FR Doc. 2015–19474 Filed 8–10–15; 8:45 am]
                                             operated fire extinguishers having part                 AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
                                                                                                                                                           BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                             numbers 56412–001 (34H), 56411–001 (35H),               procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
                                             and 56412–002 (38H). These fire                         accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                             extinguishers may be installed on, but not              request to your principal inspector or local
                                             limited to, aircraft, certificated in any               Flight Standards District Office, as                  DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
                                             category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2),       appropriate. The Manager, Boston Aircraft             URBAN DEVELOPMENT
                                             (c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) of this AD.          Certification Office (ACO), FAA, will
                                                (1) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited                 coordinate requests for approval of AMOCs             24 CFR Parts 200 and 232
                                             Model ATP airplanes.                                    with the manager of the appropriate office for
                                                (2) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited                 the affected product. Send information to             [Docket No. FR–5632–F–02]
                                             Model 4101 airplanes.                                   ATTN: Ian Lucas, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                     Boston ACO, ANE–150, FAA, Engine and                  RIN 2502–AJ27
                                                (3) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Type
                                             Certificate previously held by EADS CASA;               Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
                                             Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model C–             Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                 Federal Housing Administration (FHA):
                                             212–CB, C–212–CC, C–212–CD, C–212–CE,                   phone: 781–238–7757; fax: 781–238–7170;               Updating Regulations Governing HUD
                                             C–212–CF, C–212–DE, and C–212–DF                        email: ian.lucas@faa.gov. Before using any            Fees and the Financing of the
                                             airplanes.                                              approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                Purchase and Installation of Fire
                                                (4) Fokker Services B.V. Model F.27 Mark             principal inspector, or lacking a principal           Safety Equipment in FHA-Insured
                                             050, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700              inspector, the manager of the local flight            Healthcare Facilities
                                             airplanes.                                              standards district office/certificate holding
                                                (5) Short Brothers PLC Model SD3–60                  district office. The AMOC approval letter             AGENCY:  Office of the Assistant
                                             SHERPA, SD3–SHERPA, SD3–30, and SD3–                    must specifically reference this AD.
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                                                                                                                                                           Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing
                                             60 airplanes.                                                                                                 Commissioner, HUD.
                                                                                                     (k) Related Information
                                                (6) SHORT BROTHERS & HARLAND LTD
                                             SC–7 Series 2 and SC–7 Series 3 airplanes.                (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                   ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                     Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
                                             (d) Subject                                             Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)                         SUMMARY:   This rule updates HUD fees
                                               Air Transport Association (ATA) of                    Airworthiness Directive 2012–0037, dated              for multifamily housing and residential
                                             America Code 26, Fire Protection.                       March 9, 2012, for related information. This          healthcare facilities, and updates and


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Document Created: 2016-09-27 22:25:00
Document Modified: 2016-09-27 22:25:00
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD becomes effective September 15, 2015.
ContactIan Lucas, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-150, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7757; fax: 781-238-7170; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 48022 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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