80_FR_78944 80 FR 78702 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)

80 FR 78702 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 242 (December 17, 2015)

Page Range78702-78704
FR Document2015-31537

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-15- 04 for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. AD 2014-15-04 currently requires deactivating the potable water system, or alternatively filling and activating the potable water system. Since we issued AD 2014-15-04, the manufacturer developed a modification that would address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would also require inspecting the in-line heater for correct brazing and corrective action if needed, and installing a shrinkable tube on the water line and a spray shield on the in-line heater. We are proposing this AD to prevent rudder pedal restriction due to the pitch control mechanism becoming frozen as the result of water spray, which could prevent disconnection and normal pitch control, and consequently result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-7524; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-231-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly 
Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-15-
04 for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. AD 
2014-15-04 currently requires deactivating the potable water system, or 
alternatively filling and activating the potable water system. Since we 
issued AD 2014-15-04, the manufacturer developed a modification that 
would address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would also require 
inspecting the in-line heater for correct brazing and corrective action 
if needed, and installing a shrinkable tube on the water line and a 
spray shield on the in-line heater. We are proposing this AD to prevent 
rudder pedal restriction due to the pitch control mechanism becoming 
frozen as the result of water spray, which could prevent disconnection 
and normal pitch control, and consequently result in reduced 
controllability of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 1, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone 
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
    You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221.

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-
7524; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-7524; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-231-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On July 13, 2014, we issued AD 2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 
FR 45337, August 5, 2014). AD 2014-15-04 requires actions intended to 
address an unsafe condition on Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 
2000 airplanes.
    Since we issued AD 2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337, 
August 5, 2014), a modification has been developed that would address 
the unsafe condition and allow reactivation of the potable water 
system.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0255, dated November 25, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain Saab AB, Saab 
Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    One occurrence of rudder pedal restriction was reported on a 
SAAB 2000 aeroplane. Subsequent investigation showed that this was 
the result of water leakage at the inlet tubing for the in-line 
heater (25HY) in the lower part of the forward fuselage (Zone 116). 
The in-line heater attachment was found ruptured, which resulted in 
water spraying in the area. Frozen water on the rudder control 
mechanism in Zone 116 then led to the rudder pedal restriction.
    Analysis after the reported event indicated that the pitch 
control mechanism (including pitch disconnect/spring unit) may also 
be frozen as a result of water spray, which would prevent 
disconnection and normal pitch control.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in further 
occurrences of reduced control of an aeroplane. To address this 
potential unsafe condition, SAAB issued Service Bulletin (SB) 2000-
38-10 to provide instructions to deactivate the Potable Water 
System. Consequently, EASA issued [EASA] [an] Emergency AD * * * to 
require that action. That [EASA] Emergency AD was revised and 
republished as EASA AD 2013-0172R1 [(http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0172R1), which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-15-041, Amendment 39-
17906 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014)], introducing a temporary 
alternative procedure for filling, which would allow reactivation 
and operation of the Potable Water System.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, SAAB developed an in-line 
heater spray shield and a water line shrink tube to eliminate the 
consequences of a water spray leak in case of rupture of the in-line 
heater. SAAB also issued a SB 2000-38-011, providing instructions 
for inspection of the in-line heater and installation of a shrink 
tube and a spray shield.
    For reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0172R1, which is superseded, and 
requires inspection [for correct brazing] of the in-line heater [and 
corrective action if needed] and installation of shrink tube [on 
water line] and spray shield [on in-line heater].

    Corrective actions include repairing or replacing the in-line 
heater. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2015-7524.

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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Saab issued Service Bulletin 2000-38-011, dated October 22, 2014. 
The service information describes procedures for inspecting for correct 
brazing of the in-line heater, repairing or replacing the in-line 
heater, and installing a shrinkable tube on the water line and a spray 
shield on the in-line heater. 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 NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1 airplane of U.S. 
registry.
    The actions required by AD 2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 
45337, August 5, 2014), and retained in this proposed AD take about 1 
work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. 
Required parts cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, the 
estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2014-15-04 is $85 
per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $3,650 
per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $4,160.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014), and 
adding the following new AD:

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab 
Aerosystems): Docket No. FAA-2015-7524; Directorate Identifier 2014-
NM-231-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 1, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337, 
August 5, 2014).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as 
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated 
in any category, serial numbers 004 through 016 inclusive, 018, 022, 
023, 024, 026, 029, 031, 032, 033, 035 through 039 inclusive, 041 
through 044 inclusive, 046, 047, 048, 051, and 053 through 063 
inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/Waste.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of rudder pedal restriction 
which was the result of water leakage at the inlet tubing of an in-
line heater in the lower part of the forward fuselage. This AD was 
also prompted by the development of a modification that would 
address the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
rudder pedal restriction due to the pitch control mechanism becoming 
frozen as the result of water spray, which could prevent 
disconnection and normal pitch control, and consequently result in 
reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Deactivation of Potable Water System With New Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014), with a 
new exception. Except as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD, 
within 30 days after September 9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 
2014-15-04), deactivate the potable water system, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-38-
010, dated July 12, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in AD 
2014-15-04.

(h) Retained Alternative To Deactivation of Potable Water System With 
No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2014-15-04, Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014), with 
no changes. As an alternative, or subsequent, to the action required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD, during each filling of the potable 
water system after September 9, 2014, (the effective date of AD 
2014-15-04), accomplish the temporary filling procedure, in 
accordance with the instructions in Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000-
1304, Revision 01, dated September 10, 2013, including Attachment 1 
Engineering Statement to Operator 2000PBS034334, Issue

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A, dated September 9, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in AD 
2014-15-04.

(i) New Inspection and Installation

    At the applicable compliance times specified in paragraphs 
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, concurrently accomplish the actions 
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-
38-011, dated October 22, 2014.
    (1) Do a detailed inspection for correct brazing of the in-line 
heater, and if any discrepancy is found, before further flight, and 
before accomplishment of the modification required by paragraph 
(i)(2) of this AD, accomplish all applicable corrective actions.
    (2) Install a shrink tube on the water line and a spray shield 
on the in-line heater.

(j) Compliance Times for Inspection and Installation

    Do the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD at the 
applicable times specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this 
AD.
    (1) For airplanes having had the potable water system 
reactivated and operated using the alternative filling procedure 
specified in Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000-1304, Revision 01, 
dated September 10, 2013, including Attachment 1 Engineering 
Statement to Operator 2000PBS034334, Issue A, dated September 9, 
2013, which is incorporated by reference in AD 2014-15-04, within 6 
months after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes having the potable water system deactivated 
using procedures specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Saab Service Bulletin 2000-38-010, dated July 12, 2013: Before 
further flight after the reactivation of the potable water system.

(k) Terminating Actions for the Deactivation of the Potable Water 
System

    Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD 
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-
116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has 
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (i) 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.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2014-15-04, 
Amendment 39-17906 (79 FR 45337, August 5, 2014), are approved as 
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of 
this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of 
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions 
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method 
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization 
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include 
the DOA-authorized signature.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2014-
0255, dated November 25, 2014, for related information. This MCAI 
may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2015-7524.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab 
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone 
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. 
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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 8, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-31537 Filed 12-16-15; 8:45 am]
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                                               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                              You may view this referenced service                unsafe condition and allow reactivation
                                                                                                       information at the FAA, Transport                     of the potable water system.
                                               Federal Aviation Administration                         Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue                  The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                                                                       SW., Renton, WA. For information on                   (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                               14 CFR Part 39                                          the availability of this material at the              for the Member States of the European
                                               [Docket No. FAA–2015–7524; Directorate                  FAA, call 425–227–1221.                               Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
                                               Identifier 2014–NM–231–AD]                              Examining the AD Docket                               Directive 2014–0255, dated November
                                               RIN 2120–AA64                                                                                                 25, 2014 (referred to after this as the
                                                                                                          You may examine the AD docket on                   Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
                                                                                                       the Internet at http://                               Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
                                               Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
                                                                                                       www.regulations.gov by searching for                  an unsafe condition on certain Saab AB,
                                               Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as
                                                                                                       and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                     Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000
                                               Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)
                                                                                                       7524; or in person at the Docket                      airplanes. The MCAI states:
                                               AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                               Administration (FAA), DOT.                              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                       One occurrence of rudder pedal restriction
                                                                                                       except Federal holidays. The AD docket                was reported on a SAAB 2000 aeroplane.
                                               ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                                                                             Subsequent investigation showed that this
                                               (NPRM).                                                 contains this proposed AD, the
                                                                                                                                                             was the result of water leakage at the inlet
                                                                                                       regulatory evaluation, any comments                   tubing for the in-line heater (25HY) in the
                                               SUMMARY:   We propose to supersede                      received, and other information. The
                                               Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–15–                                                                         lower part of the forward fuselage (Zone 116).
                                                                                                       street address for the Docket Operations              The in-line heater attachment was found
                                               04 for certain Saab AB, Saab                            office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in                 ruptured, which resulted in water spraying in
                                               Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000                             the ADDRESSES section. Comments will                  the area. Frozen water on the rudder control
                                               airplanes. AD 2014–15–04 currently                      be available in the AD docket shortly                 mechanism in Zone 116 then led to the
                                               requires deactivating the potable water                 after receipt.                                        rudder pedal restriction.
                                               system, or alternatively filling and                                                                             Analysis after the reported event indicated
                                                                                                       FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                               activating the potable water system.                                                                          that the pitch control mechanism (including
                                               Since we issued AD 2014–15–04, the                      Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
                                                                                                                                                             pitch disconnect/spring unit) may also be
                                               manufacturer developed a modification                   Engineer, International Branch, ANM–                  frozen as a result of water spray, which
                                               that would address the unsafe                           116, Transport Airplane Directorate,                  would prevent disconnection and normal
                                               condition. This proposed AD would                       FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,                    pitch control.
                                               also require inspecting the in-line heater              WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–                        This condition, if not corrected, could
                                               for correct brazing and corrective action               1112; fax 425–227–1149.                               result in further occurrences of reduced
                                               if needed, and installing a shrinkable                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            control of an aeroplane. To address this
                                                                                                                                                             potential unsafe condition, SAAB issued
                                               tube on the water line and a spray                      Comments Invited                                      Service Bulletin (SB) 2000–38–10 to provide
                                               shield on the in-line heater. We are                                                                          instructions to deactivate the Potable Water
                                               proposing this AD to prevent rudder                       We invite you to send any written
                                                                                                                                                             System. Consequently, EASA issued [EASA]
                                               pedal restriction due to the pitch control              relevant data, views, or arguments about              [an] Emergency AD * * * to require that
                                               mechanism becoming frozen as the                        this proposed AD. Send your comments                  action. That [EASA] Emergency AD was
                                               result of water spray, which could                      to an address listed under the                        revised and republished as EASA AD 2013–
                                               prevent disconnection and normal pitch                  ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.               0172R1 [(http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-
                                               control, and consequently result in                     FAA–2015–7524; Directorate Identifier                 0172R1), which corresponds to FAA AD
                                               reduced controllability of the airplane.                2014–NM–231–AD’’ at the beginning of                  2014–15–041, Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR
                                               DATES: We must receive comments on                      your comments. We specifically invite                 45337, August 5, 2014)], introducing a
                                               this proposed AD by February 1, 2016.                   comments on the overall regulatory,                   temporary alternative procedure for filling,
                                                                                                       economic, environmental, and energy                   which would allow reactivation and
                                               ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                                                                           operation of the Potable Water System.
                                               any of the following methods:                           aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                                                                       consider all comments received by the                    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, SAAB
                                                  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                                                                        developed an in-line heater spray shield and
                                               http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  closing date and may amend this
                                                                                                                                                             a water line shrink tube to eliminate the
                                               instructions for submitting comments.                   proposed AD based on those comments.                  consequences of a water spray leak in case
                                                  • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                   We will post all comments we                        of rupture of the in-line heater. SAAB also
                                                  • Mail: U.S. Department of                           receive, without change, to http://                   issued a SB 2000–38–011, providing
                                               Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   www.regulations.gov, including any                    instructions for inspection of the in-line
                                               30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    personal information you provide. We                  heater and installation of a shrink tube and
                                               W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    will also post a report summarizing each              a spray shield.
                                               Washington, DC 20590.                                   substantive verbal contact we receive                    For reasons described above, this [EASA]
                                                  • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                  about this proposed AD.                               AD retains the requirements of EASA AD
                                               Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                                                                         2013–0172R1, which is superseded, and
                                                                                                       Discussion                                            requires inspection [for correct brazing] of
                                               30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                                                                                                                             the in-line heater [and corrective action if
                                               W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                      On July 13, 2014, we issued AD 2014–
                                                                                                                                                             needed] and installation of shrink tube [on
                                               Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5                    15–04, Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR                      water line] and spray shield [on in-line
                                               p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     45337, August 5, 2014). AD 2014–15–04                 heater].
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                                               Federal holidays.                                       requires actions intended to address an
                                                  For service information identified in                unsafe condition on Saab AB, Saab                       Corrective actions include repairing
                                               this proposed AD, contact Saab AB,                      Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000                           or replacing the in-line heater. You may
                                               Saab Aeronautics, SE–581 88,                            airplanes.                                            examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
                                               Linköping, Sweden; telephone +46 13                      Since we issued AD 2014–15–04,                      the Internet at http://
                                               18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email                      Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR 45337,                      www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                               saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;                       August 5, 2014), a modification has                   and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                               Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.                      been developed that would address the                 7524.


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                                               Related Service Information Under 1                     General requirements.’’ Under that                    (a) Comments Due Date
                                               CFR Part 51                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                  We must receive comments by February 1,
                                                  Saab issued Service Bulletin 2000–                   promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in            2016.
                                               38–011, dated October 22, 2014. The                     air commerce by prescribing regulations               (b) Affected ADs
                                               service information describes                           for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                                                                       the Administrator finds necessary for                    This AD replaces AD 2014–15–04,
                                               procedures for inspecting for correct                                                                         Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR 45337, August
                                               brazing of the in-line heater, repairing or             safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                                                                                                                             5, 2014).
                                               replacing the in-line heater, and                       is within the scope of that authority
                                               installing a shrinkable tube on the water               because it addresses an unsafe condition              (c) Applicability
                                               line and a spray shield on the in-line                  that is likely to exist or develop on                   This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
                                               heater. This service information is                     products identified in this rulemaking                Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB,
                                               reasonably available because the                        action.                                               Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000
                                                                                                                                                             airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
                                               interested parties have access to it                    Regulatory Findings                                   numbers 004 through 016 inclusive, 018, 022,
                                               through their normal course of business                                                                       023, 024, 026, 029, 031, 032, 033, 035
                                               or by the means identified in the                         We determined that this proposed AD
                                                                                                                                                             through 039 inclusive, 041 through 044
                                               ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.                         would not have federalism implications                inclusive, 046, 047, 048, 051, and 053
                                                                                                       under Executive Order 13132. This                     through 063 inclusive.
                                               FAA’s Determination and Requirements                    proposed AD would not have a
                                               of This Proposed AD                                     substantial direct effect on the States, on           (d) Subject
                                                 This product has been approved by                     the relationship between the national                  Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                               the aviation authority of another                       Government and the States, or on the                  America Code 38, Water/Waste.
                                               country, and is approved for operation                  distribution of power and                             (e) Reason
                                               in the United States. Pursuant to our                   responsibilities among the various                       This AD was prompted by a report of
                                               bilateral agreement with the State of                   levels of government.                                 rudder pedal restriction which was the result
                                               Design Authority, we have been notified                   For the reasons discussed above, I                  of water leakage at the inlet tubing of an in-
                                               of the unsafe condition described in the                certify this proposed regulation:                     line heater in the lower part of the forward
                                               MCAI and service information                                                                                  fuselage. This AD was also prompted by the
                                                                                                         1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                               referenced above. We are proposing this                                                                       development of a modification that would
                                               AD because we evaluated all pertinent                   action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                                                                                                                                             address the unsafe condition. We are issuing
                                               information and determined an unsafe                      2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the          this AD to prevent rudder pedal restriction
                                               condition exists and is likely to exist or              DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                due to the pitch control mechanism
                                               develop on other products of the same                   (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                     becoming frozen as the result of water spray,
                                               type design.                                              3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in           which could prevent disconnection and
                                                                                                                                                             normal pitch control, and consequently
                                                                                                       Alaska; and
                                               Costs of Compliance                                                                                           result in reduced controllability of the
                                                                                                         4. Will not have a significant                      airplane.
                                                  We estimate that this proposed AD                    economic impact, positive or negative,
                                               affects 1 airplane of U.S. registry.                    on a substantial number of small entities             (f) Compliance
                                                  The actions required by AD 2014–15–                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                     Comply with this AD within the
                                               04, Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR                           Flexibility Act.                                      compliance times specified, unless already
                                               45337, August 5, 2014), and retained in                                                                       done.
                                               this proposed AD take about 1 work-                     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                             (g) Retained Deactivation of Potable Water
                                               hour per product, at an average labor                                                                         System With New Exception
                                                                                                         Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                               rate of $85 per work-hour. Required
                                                                                                       safety, Incorporation by reference,                      This paragraph restates the requirements of
                                               parts cost $0 per product. Based on
                                                                                                       Safety.                                               paragraph (g) of AD 2014–15–04,
                                               these figures, the estimated cost of the                                                                      Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR 45337, August
                                               actions that are required by AD 2014–                   The Proposed Amendment                                5, 2014), with a new exception. Except as
                                               15–04 is $85 per product.                                                                                     provided by paragraph (l) of this AD, within
                                                  We also estimate that it would take                    Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                                                                             30 days after September 9, 2014 (the effective
                                               about 6 work-hours per product to                       delegated to me by the Administrator,                 date of AD 2014–15–04), deactivate the
                                               comply with the basic requirements of                   the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                 potable water system, in accordance with the
                                               this proposed AD. The average labor                     39 as follows:                                        Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
                                               rate is $85 per work-hour. Required                                                                           Bulletin 2000–38–010, dated July 12, 2013,
                                                                                                       PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 which is incorporated by reference in AD
                                               parts would cost about $3,650 per
                                                                                                       DIRECTIVES                                            2014–15–04.
                                               product. Based on these figures, we
                                               estimate the cost of this proposed AD on                                                                      (h) Retained Alternative To Deactivation of
                                                                                                       ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               Potable Water System With No Changes
                                               U.S. operators to be $4,160.                            continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                                This paragraph restates the requirements of
                                               Authority for This Rulemaking                               Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        paragraph (h) of AD 2014–15–04,
                                                 Title 49 of the United States Code                                                                          Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR 45337, August
                                                                                                       § 39.13   [Amended]                                   5, 2014), with no changes. As an alternative,
                                               specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                               rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by                        or subsequent, to the action required by
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                                               section 106, describes the authority of                 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)                 paragraph (g) of this AD, during each filling
                                               the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  2014–15–04, Amendment 39–17906 (79                    of the potable water system after September
                                                                                                                                                             9, 2014, (the effective date of AD 2014–15–
                                               Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                  FR 45337, August 5, 2014), and adding
                                                                                                                                                             04), accomplish the temporary filling
                                               detail the scope of the Agency’s                        the following new AD:                                 procedure, in accordance with the
                                               authority.                                              Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly                   instructions in Saab Service Newsletter SN
                                                 We are issuing this rulemaking under                     Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems):               2000–1304, Revision 01, dated September 10,
                                               the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                 Docket No. FAA–2015–7524; Directorate              2013, including Attachment 1 Engineering
                                               Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                        Identifier 2014–NM–231–AD.                         Statement to Operator 2000PBS034334, Issue



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                                               A, dated September 9, 2013, which is                    certificate holding district office. The AMOC         exempt portions of the system of records
                                               incorporated by reference in AD 2014–15–04.             approval letter must specifically reference           from one or more provisions of the
                                                                                                       this AD.
                                               (i) New Inspection and Installation                                                                           Privacy Act of 1974.
                                                                                                          (ii) AMOCs approved previously in
                                                  At the applicable compliance times                   accordance with AD 2014–15–04,                        DATES: Comments on this proposed rule
                                               specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this       Amendment 39–17906 (79 FR 45337, August               are due by January 26, 2016.
                                               AD, concurrently accomplish the actions                 5, 2014), are approved as AMOCs for the
                                               specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this       corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g)            FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:     John
                                               AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment               and (h) of this AD.                                   Hackett, Director; Office of Information
                                               Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–                (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the         Programs and Services, A/GIS/IPS;
                                               38–011, dated October 22, 2014.                         effective date of this AD, for any requirement
                                                  (1) Do a detailed inspection for correct                                                                   Department of State, SA–2; 515 22nd
                                                                                                       in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
                                               brazing of the in-line heater, and if any               a manufacturer, the action must be                    Street NW., Washington, DC 20522–
                                               discrepancy is found, before further flight,            accomplished using a method approved by               8001, or at Privacy@state.gov.
                                               and before accomplishment of the                        the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
                                               modification required by paragraph (i)(2) of                                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:        The
                                                                                                       116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
                                               this AD, accomplish all applicable corrective           the European Aviation Safety Agency                   Department of State maintains the
                                               actions.                                                (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’ EASA            Office of Foreign Missions Records
                                                  (2) Install a shrink tube on the water line          Design Organization Approval (DOA). If                system of records. The primary purpose
                                               and a spray shield on the in-line heater.               approved by the DOA, the approval must                of this system of records relates to the
                                               (j) Compliance Times for Inspection and                 include the DOA-authorized signature.                 implementation of the Foreign Missions
                                               Installation                                            (m) Related Information                               Act, the operation of foreign missions,
                                                  Do the actions specified in paragraph (i) of           (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                   and the United States’ extension of
                                               this AD at the applicable times specified in            Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European             privileges, exemptions, immunities,
                                               paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.                Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness                  benefits, and courtesies to foreign
                                                  (1) For airplanes having had the potable             Directive 2014–0255, dated November 25,               government officials, members/
                                               water system reactivated and operated using             2014, for related information. This MCAI
                                               the alternative filling procedure specified in
                                                                                                                                                             employees and officers of foreign
                                                                                                       may be found in the AD docket on the                  missions and certain international
                                               Saab Service Newsletter SN 2000–1304,                   Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                               Revision 01, dated September 10, 2013,                                                                        organizations in the United States, their
                                                                                                       searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                               including Attachment 1 Engineering                      2015–7524.                                            immediate family members, and
                                               Statement to Operator 2000PBS034334, Issue                (2) For service information identified in           domestic workers who are in the United
                                               A, dated September 9, 2013, which is                    this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,           States in nonimmigrant A–3 or G–5 visa
                                               incorporated by reference in AD 2014–15–04,             SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone              status.
                                               within 6 months after the effective date of
                                                                                                       +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
                                               this AD.
                                                                                                       saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;
                                                                                                                                                               The Department of State is issuing
                                                  (2) For airplanes having the potable water                                                                 this document as a notice to amend 22
                                                                                                       Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You
                                               system deactivated using procedures                                                                           CFR part 171 to exempt portions of the
                                                                                                       may view this service information at the
                                               specified in the Accomplishment                                                                               Office of Foreign Missions Records
                                                                                                       FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
                                               Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
                                                                                                       Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                      system of records from the Privacy Act
                                               38–010, dated July 12, 2013: Before further
                                                                                                       information on the availability of this               subsections (c)(3); (d); (e)(1); (e)(4)(G),
                                               flight after the reactivation of the potable
                                                                                                       material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               (H), and (I); and (f) of the Privacy Act
                                               water system.
                                               (k) Terminating Actions for the Deactivation
                                                                                                         Issued in Renton, Washington, on                    pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). STATE–
                                                                                                       December 8, 2015.                                     81 is exempted under (k)(2) to the extent
                                               of the Potable Water System
                                                                                                       Michael Kaszycki,                                     that records within that system are
                                                 Accomplishing the actions required by
                                               paragraph (i) of this AD terminates the                 Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    comprised of investigatory material
                                               requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this          Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          compiled for law enforcement purposes,
                                               AD.                                                     [FR Doc. 2015–31537 Filed 12–16–15; 8:45 am]          subject to the limitations set forth in
                                               (l) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                                                                       BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                that section.
                                                  The following provisions also apply to this                                                                List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 171
                                               AD:
                                                  (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                DEPARTMENT OF STATE                                     Administrative practice and
                                               (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM–116,                                                                                procedure; Classified information;
                                               International Branch, Transport Airplane                22 CFR Part 171
                                                                                                                                                             Confidential business information;
                                               Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                  [Public Notice: 9379]                                 Freedom of information; Privacy.
                                               approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
                                               using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.             RIN 1400–AD88                                           For the reasons stated in the
                                               In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your                                                                    preamble, 22 CFR part 171 is proposed
                                               request to your principal inspector or local            Privacy Act; STATE–81, Office of                      to be amended as follows:
                                               Flight Standards District Office, as                    Foreign Missions Records
                                               appropriate. If sending information directly
                                               to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:           AGENCY:    Department of State.                       PART 171—[AMENDED]
                                               Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,                ACTION:   Proposed rule.
                                               International Branch, ANM–116, Transport                                                                      ■ 1. The authority citation continues to
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                                               Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind                    SUMMARY:   The Department of State is                 read as follows:
                                               Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                      giving concurrent notice of a newly
                                               telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.                                                                       Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552, 552a; 22 U.S.C.
                                                                                                       established system of records pursuant                2651a; Pub. L. 95–521, 92 Stat. 1824, as
                                               Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
                                               AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
                                                                                                       to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Office             amended; E.O. 13526, 75 FR 707; E.O. 12600,
                                                  (i) Before using any approved AMOC,                  of Foreign Missions Records, State–81                 52 FR 23781, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 235.
                                               notify your appropriate principal inspector,            system of records and this proposed
                                               or lacking a principal inspector, the manager           rulemaking. In this proposed                          ■ 2. Amend § 171.36 by adding an entry,
                                               of the local flight standards district office/          rulemaking, the Department proposes to                in alphabetical order, for ‘‘The Office of


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Document Created: 2018-03-02 09:18:06
Document Modified: 2018-03-02 09:18:06
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 1, 2016.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation80 FR 78702 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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