80 FR 61088 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 196 (October 9, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 196 (October 9, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-25495 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 196 (Friday, October 9, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61088-61091] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-25495] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0677; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-244-AD; Amendment 39-18289; AD 2015-20-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of corrosion on in-service air non-return valves. This AD requires a revision to the Emergency Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM). This AD also requires a revision to the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate airworthiness limitations for the high pressure (HP) Stage 5 air non- return valves. We are issuing this AD to ensure the flightcrew is provided with [[Page 61089]] procedures to mitigate the risks associated with failure of the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve. Failure of the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve in the open position could result in engine instability and uncommanded in-flight shutdown. DATES: This AD is effective November 13, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 13, 2015. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965- 3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0677. 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- 0677; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is 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 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darby Mirocha, Continued Operational Safety and Certificate Management, ACE-102A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5573; fax: 404-474-5606; 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 all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015 (80 FR 17005). The NPRM was prompted by reports of corrosion on in-service air non-return valves. Failure of the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve in the open position could result in engine instability and uncommanded in-flight shutdown. The NPRM proposed to require a revision to the Emergency Procedures section of the AFM and a revision to the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate airworthiness limitations for the HP Stage 5 air non-return valves. We are issuing this AD to ensure the flightcrew is provided with procedures to mitigate the risks associated with failure of the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 17005, March 31, 2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 17005, March 31, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the (NPRM 80 FR 17005, March 31, 2015). Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. The manufacturer is currently developing a modification that will positively address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, we might consider additional rulemaking. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Section 04-08-20, Normal Airstart--Automatic; Section 04-08-30, Manual Airstart--Starter Assist; and Section 04-08-40, Manual Airstart--Windmilling; of Chapter 04, Emergency Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) AFM, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated August 12, 2013. This service information describes revised procedures for in-flight engine restart and operating procedures. In addition, we reviewed Section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) Maintenance Manual (MM), Revision 4, dated September 30, 2013. This service information adds an airworthiness limitation for the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve. 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 52 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM revision....................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $4,420 = $85. MM revision........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 0 85 4,420 = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 61090]] 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 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 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): 2015-20-10 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-18289; Docket No. FAA-2015-0677; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-244-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 13, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of corrosion on in-service air non-return valves. We are issuing this AD to ensure the flightcrew is provided with procedures to mitigate the risks associated with failure of the high pressure (HP) Stage 5 air non-return valve. Failure of the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve in the open position could result in engine instability and uncommanded in-flight shutdown. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Emergency Procedures section of the AFM by inserting Section 04-08- 20, Normal Airstart--Automatic; Section 04-08-30, Manual Airstart-- Starter Assist; and Section 04-08-40, Manual Airstart--Windmilling; of Chapter 04, Emergency Procedures; of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) AFM, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated August 12, 2013. (h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the airplane maintenance manual or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the requirement for the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve from Section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) Maintenance Manual (MM), Revision 4, dated September 30, 2013. The initial compliance time for replacement of the HP Stage 5 air non- return valve is at the applicable time specified in Section 05-10- 10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) MM, Revision 4, dated September 30, 2013, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (2) 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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Darby Mirocha, Continued Operational Safety and Certificate Management, ACE-102A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5573; fax: 404-474- 5606; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Section 04-08-20, Normal Airstart--Automatic, of Chapter 04, Emergency Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated August 12, 2013. (ii) Section 04-08-30, Manual Airstart--Starter Assist, of Chapter 04, Emergency Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated August 12, 2013. (iii) Section 04-08-40, Manual Airstart--Windmilling, of Chapter 04, Emergency Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number GAC-AC-G650-OPS-0001, Revision 5, dated August 12, 2013. (iv) Section 05-10-10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) Maintenance Manual, Revision 4, dated September 30, 2013. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912- 965-3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. (4) You may view this service information at 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. 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Order 13175. This action affects all List of Subjects which was published in the Federal
applicants and recipients of EPA Register at 79 FR 75867 on December
2 CFR Part 1500
financial federal assistance and 19, 2014, is adopted as final with the
therefore no one entity type will be Environmental protection, following changes:
impacted disproportionally. Thus, Accounting, Administrative practice
and procedure, Colleges and Title 2—Grants and Agreements
Executive Order 13175 does not apply
to this action. Although Executive Order universities, Grant programs, Hospitals, CHAPTER XV—ENVIRONMENTAL
13175 does not apply to this action, EPA Indians, Intergovernmental relations, PROTECTION AGENCY
has made a conscious effort to engage Loan programs, Nonprofit organizations,
tribal entities on changes to federal Reporting and recordkeeping PART 1500—UNIFORM
financial assistance requirements. EPA requirements. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS,
published materials summarizing these COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT
40 CFR Part 30 REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL
changes which can be found at http://
www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/ Environmental protection, AWARDS
regulations.htm. EPA intends to host Accounting, Colleges and universities,
Grant programs, Hospitals, Nonprofit ■ 1. The authority citation for part 1500
informational sessions tailored to tribal is revised to read as follows:
entities. organizations, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 42 U.S.C. 241,
G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of 242b, 243, 246, 1857 et seq., 33 U.S.C. 1251
Children From Environmental Health 40 CFR Part 31 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 6901
Risks and Safety Risks Environmental protection, et seq., 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq., 7 U.S.C. 136
Accounting, Administrative practice et seq., 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 9601
The EPA interprets Executive Order and procedure, Grant programs, Indians, et seq., 20 U.S.C. 4011 et seq., and 33 U.S.C.
13045 as applying only to those 1401 et seq.; 2 CFR part 200.
Intergovernmental relations, Loan
regulatory actions that concern programs, Reporting and recordkeeping
environmental health or safety risks that Subpart D—Post Federal Award
requirements. Requirements
the EPA has reason to believe may
disproportionately affect children, per 40 CFR Part 33
§ 1500.11 [Amended]
the definition of ‘‘covered regulatory Environmental protection, Grant
action’’ in section 2–202 of the ■ 2. In § 1500.11, paragraphs (c) and
programs, Minority businesses,
Executive Order. This action is not (f)(1)(i) are amended by removing
Reporting and recordkeeping
subject to Executive Order 13045 ‘‘ANSI/ASQ’’ and adding ‘‘ASQ/ANSI’’
requirements.
because it does not concern an in its place.
environmental health risk or safety risk. 40 CFR Part 35 [FR Doc. 2015–25833 Filed 10–8–15; 8:45 am]
Environmental protection, Air BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
H. Executive Order 13211: Actions
pollution control, Coastal zone, Grant
Concerning Regulations That
programs, Hazardous waste, Indians,
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Intergovernmental relations, Pesticides DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Distribution, or Use
and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping
This action is not subject to Executive requirements, Technical assistance, Federal Aviation Administration
Order 13211, because it is not a Waste treatment and disposal, Water
significant regulatory action under pollution control, Water supply. 14 CFR Part 39
Executive Order 12866. 40 CFR Part 40 [Docket No. FAA–2015–0677; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–244–AD; Amendment
I. National Technology Transfer and Environmental protection, Grant 39–18289; AD 2015–20–10]
Advancement Act programs, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements. RIN 2120–AA64
This action does not involve technical
standards. 40 CFR Part 45 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Environmental protection, Education, Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
J. Executive Order 12898: Federal
Actions To Address Environmental Grant programs, Reporting and AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Justice in Minority Populations and recordkeeping requirements. Administration (FAA), DOT.
Low-Income Populations 40 CFR Part 46 ACTION: Final rule.
The EPA believes that it is not feasible Environmental protection, Education, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
to determine whether the human health Grant programs, Reporting and airworthiness directive (AD) for all
or environmental risk addressed by this recordkeeping requirements, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
action will have potential Scholarships and fellowships. Model GVI airplanes. This AD was
disproportionately high and adverse 40 CFR Part 47 prompted by reports of corrosion on in-
effects on minority, low-income or service air non-return valves. This AD
indigenous populations. Environmental protection, Education,
Grant programs, Reporting and requires a revision to the Emergency
K. Congressional Review Act recordkeeping requirements. Procedures section of the airplane flight
manual (AFM). This AD also requires a
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This action is subject to the CRA, and Dated: September 30, 2015. revision to the maintenance or
the EPA will submit a rule report to Gina McCarthy, inspection program, as applicable, to
each House of the Congress and to the Administrator. incorporate airworthiness limitations for
Comptroller General of the United Accordingly, the interim rule the high pressure (HP) Stage 5 air non-
States. This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ amending 2 CFR part 1500 and 40 CFR return valves. We are issuing this AD to
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). parts 30, 31, 33, 35, 40, 45, 46, and 47 ensure the flightcrew is provided with
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability requested using the procedures found in 14
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to all Gulfstream CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
for practices, methods, and procedures Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes, send your request to your principal inspector
certificated in any category. or local Flight Standards District Office, as
the Administrator finds necessary for appropriate. If sending information directly
safety in air commerce. This regulation (d) Subject to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
is within the scope of that authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of attention of the person identified in
because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 36, Pneumatic. paragraph (k) of this AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
products identified in this rulemaking (e) Unsafe Condition notify your appropriate principal inspector,
action. This AD was prompted by reports of or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
corrosion on in-service air non-return valves. of the local flight standards district office/
Regulatory Findings We are issuing this AD to ensure the certificate holding district office.
flightcrew is provided with procedures to (k) Related Information
This AD will not have federalism mitigate the risks associated with failure of
implications under Executive Order the high pressure (HP) Stage 5 air non-return For more information about this AD,
13132. This AD will not have a valve. Failure of the HP Stage 5 air non- contact Darby Mirocha, Continued
substantial direct effect on the States, on return valve in the open position could result Operational Safety and Certificate
the relationship between the national in engine instability and uncommanded in- Management, ACE–102A, FAA, Atlanta
flight shutdown. Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701
government and the States, or on the Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
distribution of power and (f) Compliance phone: 404–474–5573; fax: 404–474–5606;
responsibilities among the various Comply with this AD within the email: Darby.Mirocha@faa.gov.
levels of government. compliance times specified, unless already (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
For the reasons discussed above, I done.
certify that this AD: (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual approved the incorporation by reference
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (AFM) (IBR) of the service information listed in this
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Within 30 days after the effective date of paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under this AD: Revise the Emergency Procedures part 51.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures section of the AFM by inserting Section 04– (2) You must use this service information
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 08–20, Normal Airstart—Automatic; Section as applicable to do the actions required by
04–08–30, Manual Airstart—Starter Assist; this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (i) Section 04–08–20, Normal Airstart—
and Section 04–08–40, Manual Airstart—
in Alaska, and Automatic, of Chapter 04, Emergency
Windmilling; of Chapter 04, Emergency
(4) Will not have a significant Procedures; of the Gulfstream GVI (G650) Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
economic impact, positive or negative, AFM, Document Number GAC–AC–G650– Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number
on a substantial number of small entities OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated August 12, GAC–AC–G650–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated
under the criteria of the Regulatory 2013. August 12, 2013.
(ii) Section 04–08–30, Manual Airstart—
Flexibility Act. (h) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Starter Assist, of Chapter 04, Emergency
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Program Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
Within 30 days after the effective date of Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD: Revise the airplane maintenance GAC–AC–G650–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated
safety, Incorporation by reference, manual or inspection program, as applicable, August 12, 2013.
Safety. by incorporating the requirement for the HP (iii) Section 04–08–40, Manual Airstart—
Stage 5 air non-return valve from Section 05– Windmilling, of Chapter 04, Emergency
Adoption of the Amendment 10–10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter Procedures, of the Gulfstream GVI (G650)
05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the Airplane Flight Manual, Document Number
Accordingly, under the authority GAC–AC–G650–OPS–0001, Revision 5, dated
Gulfstream GVI (G650) Maintenance Manual
delegated to me by the Administrator, (MM), Revision 4, dated September 30, 2013. August 12, 2013.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as The initial compliance time for replacement (iv) Section 05–10–10, Airworthiness
follows: of the HP Stage 5 air non-return valve is at Limitations, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/
the applicable time specified in Section 05– Maintenance Checks, of the Gulfstream GVI
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 10–10, Airworthiness Limitations, of Chapter (G650) Maintenance Manual, Revision 4,
DIRECTIVES 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the dated September 30, 2013.
Gulfstream GVI (G650) MM, Revision 4, (3) For service information identified in
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 dated September 30, 2013, or within 30 days this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
after the effective date of this AD, whichever Corporation, Technical Publications Dept.,
continues to read as follows:
occurs later. P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206;
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520;
(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals email pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http://
§ 39.13 [Amended] After the maintenance or inspection www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
program has been revised, as required by technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative (4) You may view this service information
the following new airworthiness at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
directive (AD): used unless the actions or intervals are Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
2015–20–10 Gulfstream Aerospace approved as an alternative method of information on the availability of this
Corporation: Amendment 39–18289; compliance in accordance with the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Docket No. FAA–2015–0677; Directorate procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this (5) You may view this service information
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Identifier 2013–NM–244–AD. AD. that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
(a) Effective Date (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (NARA). For information on
This AD is effective November 13, 2015. (AMOCs) the availability of this material at NARA, call
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(b) Affected ADs Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
None. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on Examining the AD Docket May 12, 2014) and the FAA’s response
September 30, 2015. to the comment.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// Request To Change Compliance Time
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Basis
and locating Docket No. FAA–2012–
[FR Doc. 2015–25495 Filed 10–8–15; 8:45 am] Honeywell International questioned
0913; or in person at the Docket
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P whether compliance time should be
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, stated in flight hours as opposed to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket flight cycles as used in the NPRM (79
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
contains this AD, the regulatory FR 26906, May 12, 2014). Major
Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and periodic inspections are based on hours
other information. The address for the and not cycles.
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is We disagree. The FAA practice of
Document Management Facility, U.S. stating compliance time is based on the
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0913; Directorate Department of Transportation, Docket component’s mode of failure. In this
Identifier 2012–NE–23–AD; Amendment 39– Operations, M–30, West Building case the failure mode was fatigue;
18261; AD 2015–18–03] Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 therefore, a compliance time in flight
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, cycles is appropriate. We did not change
RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590. this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell Clarified Requirement
Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los
International Inc. Turboprop Engines
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Since we issued the NPRM (79 FR
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine 26906, May 12, 2014), we discovered
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Company; and AiResearch section required clarification. We
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Manufacturing Company of Arizona) clarified that paragraph in this AD by
faa.gov.
deleting the requirement to insert a copy
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of Honeywell International Inc.
Administration (FAA), DOT. Operating Information Letter (OIL) and
ACTION: Final rule. Discussion
requiring that Figure 1 to Paragraph
We issued a notice of proposed (e)—Airplane Operating Procedures be
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR inserted. Reference to the OIL was
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain part 39 by adding an AD that would added as related information. The
Honeywell International Inc. TPE331–5, apply to certain Honeywell replacement procedure provides
–5A, –5AB, –5B, –10, –10R, –10U, International Inc. TPE331–5, –5A, simplified, more concise text, for
–10UF, –10UG, –10UGR, and –10UR –5AB, –5B, –10, –10R, –10U, –10UF,
model turboprop engines. This AD was increased clarity.
–10UG, –10UGR, and –10UR model
prompted by engine propeller shaft turboprop engines. The NPRM Conclusion
coupling failures, leading to unexpected published in the Federal Register on
propeller pitch changes causing We reviewed the relevant data,
May 12, 2014 (79 FR 26906). The NPRM considered the comment received, and
increased aerodynamic and asymmetric was prompted by numerous reports of
drag on the airplanes using these determined that air safety and the
engine propeller shaft coupling failures,
engines. This AD requires removing public interest require adopting this AD
leading to engine overspeed and
certain part number (P/N) engine with clarification.
unexpected propeller pitch changes.
propeller shaft couplings from service. This condition causes high aerodynamic Costs of Compliance
This AD also requires inserting a copy and asymmetric drag that has resulted
of certain airplane operating procedures in uncommanded airplane yaw and roll. We estimate that this AD will affect
into applicable flight manuals. We are The NPRM proposed to require 485 engines installed on airplanes of
issuing this AD to prevent loss of removing certain P/N engine propeller U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
airplane control, leading to an accident. shaft couplings from service within will take about one hour per engine to
DATES: This AD is effective November certain compliance times to address the perform the actions required by this AD,
13, 2015. flight safety risk. The NPRM also if done at the next scheduled turbine
ADDRESSES: For service information proposed to insert a copy of certain hot section inspection (HSI), and 40
identified in this AD, contact Honeywell airplane operating procedures into the hours per engine if done during an
International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, applicable flight manuals. These unscheduled access of the engine
Phoenix, AZ 85034–2802; phone: 800– procedures describe an emergency propeller shaft coupling. We also
601–3099; Internet: http:// procedure for pilot reaction to an engine estimate that 400 engines will have the
portal.honeywell.com. You may view overspeed event after an engine replacement actions done at a scheduled
this service information at the FAA, propeller shaft coupling failure. We are time of next turbine HSI, and 85 engines
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New issuing this AD to prevent loss of will have the replacement actions done
England Executive Park, Burlington, at an unscheduled access of the engine
rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with RULES
airplane control, leading to an accident.
MA. For information on the availability propeller shaft coupling. The average
Comments labor rate is $85 per hour. Required
of this material at the FAA, call 781–
238–7125. It is also available on the We gave the public the opportunity to parts will cost about $12,000 per engine.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov participate in developing this AD. The Based on these figures, we estimate the
by searching for and locating Docket No. following presents the comment total cost of this AD to U.S. operators to
FAA–2012–0913. received on the NPRM (79 FR 26906, be $6,143,000.
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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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective November 13, 2015. | |
| Contact | Darby Mirocha, Continued Operational Safety and Certificate Management, ACE-102A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5573; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 61088 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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