80 FR 80291 - Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 247 (December 24, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 247 (December 24, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-31850 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 247 (Thursday, December 24, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 80291-80293] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-31850] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 247 / Thursday, December 24, 2015 / Proposed Rules [[Page 80291]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7777; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-036-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN- 2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN- 2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, BN2A MK. III-3 BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU and A29EU) airplanes that would supersede AD 2007-06-06. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 8, 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 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: info@bnaircraft.com; Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 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- 7777; 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 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: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: raymond.johnston@faa.gov. 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-2015-7777; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-036-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 because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://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 March 6, 2007, we issued AD 2007-06-06, Amendment 39-14987 (72 FR 12557; March 16, 2007). That AD required actions intended to address an unsafe condition on B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN- 2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A- 27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III- 2, BN2A MK. III-3 BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU and A29EU) airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. Since we issued AD 2007-06-06, there are reports of premature failures of the affected part number (P/N) DU130-24 pitot-static probes. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD No.: 2015-0199, dated October 7, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct the above-referenced unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: In 2005, occurrences were reported of finding cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number (P/ N) DU130-24. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to incorrect readings on the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters, vertical speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and airspeed indicators, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, B-N Group issued Service Bulletin (SB) 310 to provide inspection and test instructions. Consequently, CAA UK issued AD G-2005-0034 (EASA approval 2005-6447) to require repetitive inspections and leak tests and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). Subsequently, B-N Group published SB 310 issue 2, prompting EASA to issue AD [[Page 80292]] 2006-0143 making reference to SB 310 at issue 2, while the publication of BNA SB 310 issue 3 prompted EASA AD 2006-0143R1, introducing BNA modification (mod) NB-M-1728 (new pitot/static pressure head not affected by the AD requirements) as optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections and leak tests. Since that AD was issued, operators have reported a number of premature failures of the affected P/N DU130-24 pitot-static probes. Prompted by these reports, BNA issued SB 310 issue 4 to reduce the interval for the inspections and leak tests. For the reason described above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2006-0143R1, which is superseded, but requires those actions at reduced intervals. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-7777. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51 B-N Group Ltd. has issued Britten-Norman Service Bulletin Number SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspections, and if necessary, replacement of the pitot/static pressure head. 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 the 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 this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Differences Between the Proposed AD and the MCAI The FAA has reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their substance. The proposed AD does differ from the MCAI in that it does not reference BNA Mod NB-M-1728 as an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections and leak tests. The FAA is unable to make these instructions reasonably available to interested parties so therefore we are unable to include this in the AD. After issuance of the final AD, the FAA will consider this modification as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to the AD provided it is submitted following the instructions in the AD and 14 CFR 39.19. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 93 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $7,905, or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $10,000, for a cost of $10,170 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14987 (72 FR 12557; March 16, 2007) and adding the following new AD: B-N Group Ltd.: Docket No. FAA-2015-7777; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-036-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 8, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2007-06-06 (72 FR 12557; March 16, 2007). (c) Applicability This AD applies to B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III- 2, BN2A MK. III-3 BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII, BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU and A29EU) airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 34: Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads. We are issuing this proposed AD to inspect the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads for cracks, and replace if necessary. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD: [[Page 80293]] (1) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24: Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS, inspect the pitot/static pressure head for cracks and/or separation and perform a leak test following the procedures in the action section of Britten-Norman Service Bulleting SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. (2) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24: If, during an inspection or test required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD discrepancies are found, before further flight, replace the pitot/static pressure head with an airworthy part. (3) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static pressure head part number (P/N) DU130-24: Corrections performed on airplanes as required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD do not constitute terminating action for the repetitive actions required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (4) For airplanes not equipped with a pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130-24 on the effective date of this AD: After the effective date of this AD, do not install a pitot/static pressure head P/N DU130-24. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: raymond.johnston@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015-0199, dated October 7, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-7777. For service information related to this AD, contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: info@bnaircraft.com; Internet: http://www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 11, 2015. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-31850 Filed 12-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of aspects of this proposed AD. We will
contains notices to the public of the proposed Transportation, Docket Operations, M– consider all comments received by the
issuance of rules and regulations. The 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room closing date and may amend this
purpose of these notices is to give interested W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., proposed AD because of those
persons an opportunity to participate in the Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. comments.
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, We will post all comments we
rules.
except Federal holidays. receive, without change, to http://
For service information identified in regulations.gov, including any personal
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this proposed AD, contact Britten- information you provide. We will also
Norman Aircraft Limited, Commodore post a report summarizing each
Federal Aviation Administration House, Mountbatten Business Centre, substantive verbal contact we receive
Millbrook Road East, Southampton about this proposed AD.
14 CFR Part 39 SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone:
Discussion
+44 20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7777; Directorate On March 6, 2007, we issued AD
Identifier 2015–CE–036–AD] 4001; email: info@bnaircraft.com;
Internet: http://www.britten- 2007–06–06, Amendment 39–14987 (72
RIN 2120–AA64 norman.com/customer-support/. You FR 12557; March 16, 2007). That AD
may review copies of the referenced required actions intended to address an
Airworthiness Directives; B–N Group service information at the FAA, Small unsafe condition on B–N Group Ltd.
Ltd. Airplanes Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Models BN–2, BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 2A–3, BN–2A–6, BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9,
Administration (FAA), Department of information on the availability of this BN–2A–20, BN–2A–21, BN–2A–26, BN
Transportation (DOT). material at the FAA, call (816) 329– –2A–27, BN–2B–20, BN–2B–21, BN–2B
4148. –26, BN–2B–27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
MK. III–2, BN2A MK. III–3 BN2A,
(NPRM). Examining the AD Docket BN2B, and BN2A MKIII (all models on
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new You may examine the AD docket on TCDS A17EU and A29EU) airplanes and
airworthiness directive (AD) for B–N the Internet at http:// was based on mandatory continuing
Group Ltd. Models BN–2, BN–2A, BN– www.regulations.gov by searching for airworthiness information (MCAI)
2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–6, BN–2A–8, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– originated by an aviation authority of
BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–2A–21, BN– 7777; or in person at the Docket another country.
2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–20, BN–2B– Management Facility between 9 a.m. Since we issued AD 2007–06–06,
21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27, BN2A MK. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, there are reports of premature failures of
III, BN2A MK. III–2, BN2A MK. III–3 except Federal holidays. The AD docket the affected part number (P/N) DU130–
BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII (all contains this proposed AD, the 24 pitot-static probes.
models on TCDS A17EU and A29EU) regulatory evaluation, any comments The European Aviation Safety Agency
airplanes that would supersede AD received, and other information. The (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
2007–06–06. This proposed AD results street address for the Docket Office for the Member States of the European
from mandatory continuing (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the Community, has issued EASA AD No.:
airworthiness information (MCAI) ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 2015–0199, dated October 7, 2015
originated by an aviation authority of available in the AD docket shortly after (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
another country to identify and correct receipt. correct the above-referenced unsafe
an unsafe condition on an aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
condition for the specified products.
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, The MCAI states:
condition as cracks in the inner shell of FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 In 2005, occurrences were reported of
certain pitot/static pressure heads. We Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, finding cracks in the inner shell of certain
are issuing this proposed AD to require Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number
actions to address the unsafe condition 4159; fax: (816) 329–3047; email: (P/N) DU130–24.
on these products. This condition, if not detected and
raymond.johnston@faa.gov. corrected, could lead to incorrect readings on
DATES: We must receive comments on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters,
this proposed AD by February 8, 2016. vertical speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and
Comments Invited
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by airspeed indicators, possibly resulting in
any of the following methods: We invite you to send any written reduced control of the aeroplane.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to relevant data, views, or arguments about To address this potential unsafe condition,
B–N Group issued Service Bulletin (SB) 310
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the to provide inspection and test instructions.
instructions for submitting comments.
Consequently, CAA UK issued AD G–2005–
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
0034 (EASA approval 2005–6447) to require
• Mail: U.S. Department of FAA–2015–7777; Directorate Identifier repetitive inspections and leak tests and,
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 2015–CE–036–AD’’ at the beginning of depending on findings, accomplishment of
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room your comments. We specifically invite applicable corrective action(s).
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., comments on the overall regulatory, Subsequently, B–N Group published SB
Washington, DC 20590. economic, environmental, and energy 310 issue 2, prompting EASA to issue AD
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2006–0143 making reference to SB 310 at consider this modification as an Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
issue 2, while the publication of BNA SB 310 alternative method of compliance 1979),
issue 3 prompted EASA AD 2006–0143R1, (AMOC) to the AD provided it is (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
introducing BNA modification (mod) NB–M– submitted following the instructions in in Alaska, and
1728 (new pitot/static pressure head not
affected by the AD requirements) as optional
the AD and 14 CFR 39.19. (4) Will not have a significant
terminating action for the repetitive economic impact, positive or negative,
Costs of Compliance
inspections and leak tests. on a substantial number of small entities
Since that AD was issued, operators have We estimate that this proposed AD under the criteria of the Regulatory
reported a number of premature failures of will affect 93 products of U.S. registry. Flexibility Act.
the affected P/N DU130–24 pitot-static We also estimate that it would take
probes. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
about 1 work-hour per product to
Prompted by these reports, BNA issued SB comply with the basic requirements of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
310 issue 4 to reduce the interval for the this proposed AD. The average labor safety, Incorporation by reference,
inspections and leak tests. Safety.
For the reason described above, this AD
rate is $85 per work-hour.
retains the requirements of EASA AD 2006– Based on these figures, we estimate The Proposed Amendment
0143R1, which is superseded, but requires the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
those actions at reduced intervals. operators to be $7,905, or $85 per Accordingly, under the authority
product. delegated to me by the Administrator,
You may examine the MCAI on the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take 39 as follows:
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–7777. about 2 work-hours and require parts PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
costing $10,000, for a cost of $10,170 DIRECTIVES
Related Service Information Under 1 per product. We have no way of
CFR part 51 determining the number of products ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
B–N Group Ltd. has issued Britten- that may need these actions. continues to read as follows:
Norman Service Bulletin Number SB Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015.
The service information describes Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended]
procedures for inspections, and if specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
necessary, replacement of the pitot/ rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, removing Amendment 39–14987 (72 FR
static pressure head. This service section 106, describes the authority of 12557; March 16, 2007) and adding the
information is reasonably available the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: following new AD:
because the interested parties have Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s B–N Group Ltd.: Docket No. FAA–2015–
access to it through their normal course 7777; Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–036
of business or by the means identified authority.
–AD.
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Comments Due Date
FAA’s Determination and Requirements Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We must receive comments by February 8,
of the Proposed AD General requirements.’’ Under that 2016.
This product has been approved by section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
the aviation authority of another promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
This AD supersedes AD 2007–06–06 (72
country, and is approved for operation air commerce by prescribing regulations FR 12557; March 16, 2007).
in the United States. Pursuant to our for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to B–N Group Ltd. BN–2,
of the unsafe condition described in the is within the scope of that authority BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–6, BN
MCAI and service information because it addresses an unsafe condition –2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–2A–21,
that is likely to exist or develop on BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–20, BN–2B–
referenced above. We are proposing this 21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27, BN2A MK. III,
AD because we evaluated all products identified in this rulemaking
BN2A MK. III–2, BN2A MK. III–3 BN2A,
information and determined the unsafe action. BN2B, and BN2A MKIII, BN2A, BN2B, and
condition exists and is likely to exist or Regulatory Findings BN2A MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU
develop on other products of the same and A29EU) airplanes, all serial numbers,
type design. We determined that this proposed AD certificated in any category.
would not have federalism implications
Differences Between the Proposed AD (d) Subject
under Executive Order 13132. This
and the MCAI proposed AD would not have a Air Transport Association of America
substantial direct effect on the States, on (ATA) Code 34: Navigation.
The FAA has reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in the relationship between the national (e) Reason
general, agree with their substance. The Government and the States, or on the This AD was prompted by cracks in the
proposed AD does differ from the MCAI distribution of power and inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure
responsibilities among the various
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
in that it does not reference BNA Mod heads. We are issuing this proposed AD to
NB–M–1728 as an optional terminating levels of government. inspect the inner shell of certain pitot/static
action for the repetitive inspections and For the reasons discussed above, I pressure heads for cracks, and replace if
leak tests. The FAA is unable to make certify this proposed regulation: necessary.
these instructions reasonably available (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Actions and Compliance
to interested parties so therefore we are action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Unless already done, do the following
unable to include this in the AD. After (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of
issuance of the final AD, the FAA will the DOT Regulatory Policies and this AD:
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(1) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static availability of this material at the FAA, call • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
pressure head part number (P/N) DU130–24: (816) 329–4148. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
the effective date of this AD and repetitively W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
December 11, 2015.
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours
TIS, inspect the pitot/static pressure head for Pat Mullen, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
cracks and/or separation and perform a leak Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
test following the procedures in the action Aircraft Certification Service. Federal holidays.
section of Britten-Norman Service Bulleting [FR Doc. 2015–31850 Filed 12–23–15; 8:45 am] For service information identified in
SB 310, Issue 4, dated September 25, 2015. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,
(2) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
pressure head part number (P/N) DU130–24: Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone:
If, during an inspection or test required in 514–855–5000; fax: 514–855–7401;
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD discrepancies are email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com;
found, before further flight, replace the pitot/
Federal Aviation Administration Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
static pressure head with an airworthy part.
(3) For airplanes equipped with pitot/static You may view this referenced service
pressure head part number (P/N) DU130–24: 14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport
Corrections performed on airplanes as Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD do not [Docket No. FAA–2015–7529; Directorate SW., Renton, WA. For information on
constitute terminating action for the Identifier 2014–NM–207–AD]
the availability of this material at the
repetitive actions required in paragraph (f)(1) FAA, call 425–227–1221.
RIN 2120–AA64
of this AD.
(4) For airplanes not equipped with a pitot/ Examining the AD Docket
static pressure head P/N DU130–24 on the
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on
effective date of this AD: After the effective
date of this AD, do not install a pitot/static
the Internet at http://
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
pressure head P/N DU130–24.
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 7529; or in person at the Docket
The following provisions also apply to this (NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AD: and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance SUMMARY: We propose to supersede except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–16– contains this proposed AD, the
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 02, for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
regulatory evaluation, any comments
CL–600–1A11 (CL–600) airplanes. AD received, and other information. The
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to 2014–16–02 currently requires revising
ATTN: Raymond Johnston, Aerospace street address for the Docket Operations
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
the airplane flight manual to prohibit office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri thrust reverser operation, doing the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4159; fax: (816) repetitive detailed inspections of both be available in the AD docket shortly
329–3047; email: raymond.johnston@faa.gov. engine thrust reversers for cracks, and after receipt.
Before using any approved AMOC on any modifying the thrust reversers if
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify necessary. The modification of the
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
thrust reversers is also an optional
the FAA Flight Standards District Office Airframe and Mechanical Systems
terminating action for the repetitive
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
inspections. Since we issued AD 2014–
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
16–02, we have determined that it is
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
a manufacturer or other source, use these necessary to add a requirement to repair
NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318;
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective or modify the thrust reversers, which
fax: 516–794–5531.
actions are considered FAA-approved if they would terminate the requirements of AD
are approved by the State of Design Authority 2014–16–02. We are proposing this AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(or their delegated agent). You are required to detect and correct cracks of the Comments Invited
to assure the product is airworthy before it translating sleeve at the thrust reverser
is returned to service. actuator attachment points, which could We invite you to send any written
result in deployment or dislodgement of relevant data, views, or arguments about
(h) Related Information
an engine thrust reverser in flight and this proposed AD. Send your comments
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety to an address listed under the
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0199, dated subsequent reduced control of the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
October 7, 2015, for related information. You airplane.
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
FAA–2015–7529; Directorate Identifier
DATES: We must receive comments on 2014–NM–207–AD’’ at the beginning of
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–7777.
this proposed AD by February 8, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite
For service information related to this AD, ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory,
contact Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited, any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy
Commodore House, Mountbatten Business • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Centre, Millbrook Road East, Southampton
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
SO15 1HY, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
20 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; email: • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
info@bnaircraft.com; Internet: http://
www.britten-norman.com/customer-support/.
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
You may review copies of the referenced Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
service information at the FAA, Small 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 8, 2016. | |
| Contact | Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4159; fax: (816) 329-3047; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 80291 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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