81 FR 13301 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 49 (March 14, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 49 (March 14, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-05606 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 49 (Monday, March 14, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 13301-13303] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-05606] [[Page 13301]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4223; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-108-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a new revision to the airworthiness limitations of the maintenance planning document based on fatigue and damage tolerance testing, and updated analysis. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to update inspection requirements and life limits that address fatigue cracking of principal structural elements (PSEs). We are proposing this AD to ensure fatigue cracking of PSEs is detected and corrected; such fatigue cracking could result in reduced structural integrity of the PSEs and critical components. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 28, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone: 800-810-4853; fax: 912-965-3520; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356. 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-2016- 4223; 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 (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Wissing, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474- 5552; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-4223; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-108-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://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 We received a new revision to the airworthiness limitations of the maintenance planning document based on fatigue and damage tolerance testing, and updated analysis. The airworthiness limitations of the maintenance planning document update inspection requirements and life limits that address fatigue cracking of PSEs. We determined that these actions are necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This condition, if not corrected, could result in fatigue cracking of PSEs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the PSEs and critical components. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Gulfstream Document GV-GER-9973, Summary of Changes to the GV Series Airworthiness Limitations, Revision C, dated January 8, 2015. The service information describes inspection requirements and life limits that address fatigue cracking of the PSEs. 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. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to update inspection requirements and life limits to detect fatigue cracking of PSEs. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to paragraph (i) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Section 4.0, ``Excluded Aircraft Due to Special Operation or Modifications,'' of Gulfstream Document GV-GER-9973, Summary of Changes to the GV Series Airworthiness Limitations, Revision C, dated January 8, 2015, states that aircraft on which the listed supplemental type certificates (STCs) have been accomplished are excluded from the effectivity of that document. However, we have determined that these airplanes could have inspections and limits specified in Gulfstream Document GV- [[Page 13302]] GER-9973, Summary of Changes to the GV Series Airworthiness Limitations, Revision C, dated January 8, 2015, that are applicable and, therefore, those airplanes are included in the applicability of this proposed AD. The referenced STCs provide a specific airworthiness limitation section (ALS). An operator that has one of these STCs installed may be able to review their installation and the ALS revisions being mandated, and develop an alternate program. The alternate program may be submitted for approval as an AMOC under the provisions of paragraph (i) of this proposed AD. We have coordinated this difference with Gulfstream. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 392 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revise the maintenance or inspection 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $33,320. program. = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2016-4223; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-108-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 28, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV airplanes, serial numbers 501 through 693 inclusive and serial number 699; and Model GV-SP airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5433 inclusive; certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear; 53, Fuselage; 54, Nacelles/Pylons; 55, Stabilizers; and 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a new revision to the airworthiness limitations of the maintenance planning document based on fatigue and damage tolerance testing, and updated analysis. We are issuing this AD to ensure fatigue cracking of principal structural elements (PSEs) is detected and corrected; such fatigue cracking could result in reduced structural integrity of the PSEs and critical components. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revise Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the airworthiness limitations specified in Gulfstream Document GV-GER- 9973, Summary of Changes to the GV Series Airworthiness Limitations, Revision C, dated January 8, 2015. The initial compliance times for the tasks identified in Gulfstream Document GV-GER-9973, Summary of Changes to the GV Series Airworthiness Limitations, Revision C, dated January 8, 2015, are at the applicable times specified in Gulfstream Document GV-GER-9973, Summary of Changes to the GV Series Airworthiness Limitations, Revision C, dated January 8, 2015, or within twelve months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: For Model GV airplanes, the airplane maintenance manual (AMM) is currently at Revision 43, dated February 15, 2015. For Model GV-SP airplanes, the G500 AMM is currently at Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015, and the G550 AMM is currently at Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as [[Page 13303]] appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Ronald Wissing, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5552; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone: 800-810-4853; fax: 912-965-3520; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, WA, on March 3, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-05606 Filed 3-11-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 98057–3356. For information on the could result in reduced structural
availability of this material at the FAA, integrity of the PSEs and critical
Federal Aviation Administration call 425–227–1221. components.
14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket Related Service Information Under 1
You may examine the AD docket on CFR Part 51
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4223; Directorate
the Internet at http:// We reviewed Gulfstream Document
Identifier 2015–NM–108–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for GV–GER–9973, Summary of Changes to
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– the GV Series Airworthiness
4223; or in person at the Docket Limitations, Revision C, dated January
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Management Facility between 9 a.m. 8, 2015. The service information
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, describes inspection requirements and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket life limits that address fatigue cracking
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the of the PSEs. This service information is
regulatory evaluation, any comments reasonably available because the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
received, and other information. The interested parties have access to it
(NPRM). street address for the Docket Office through their normal course of business
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the or by the means identified in the
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ADDRESSES section. Comments will be ADDRESSES section.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt. FAA’s Determination
Model GV and GV–SP airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: We are proposing this AD because we
revision to the airworthiness limitations Ronald Wissing, Aerospace Engineer, evaluated all the relevant information
of the maintenance planning document Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, and determined the unsafe condition
based on fatigue and damage tolerance Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office described previously is likely to exist or
testing, and updated analysis. This (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College develop in other products of the same
proposed AD would require revising the Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5552; type design.
maintenance or inspection program to fax: 404–474–5606; email:
Proposed AD Requirements
update inspection requirements and life ronald.wissing@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed AD would require
limits that address fatigue cracking of
revising the maintenance or inspection
principal structural elements (PSEs). We Comments Invited program to update inspection
are proposing this AD to ensure fatigue
We invite you to send any written requirements and life limits to detect
cracking of PSEs is detected and
relevant data, views, or arguments about fatigue cracking of PSEs.
corrected; such fatigue cracking could This proposed AD would require
result in reduced structural integrity of this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES revisions to certain operator
the PSEs and critical components. maintenance documents to include new
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
DATES: We must receive comments on actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance
2016–4223; Directorate Identifier 2015–
this proposed AD by April 28, 2016. NM–108–AD’’ at the beginning of your with these actions is required by 14 CFR
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments. We specifically invite 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory, previously modified, altered, or repaired
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy in the areas addressed by this AD, the
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will operator may not be able to accomplish
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the the actions described in the revisions. In
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this this situation, to comply with 14 CFR
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD because of those 91.403(c), the operator must request
• Fax: 202–493–2251. comments. approval for an alternative method of
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we compliance (AMOC) according to
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// paragraph (i) of this AD. The request
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any should include a description of changes
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We to the required actions that will ensure
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each the continued operational safety of the
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail substantive verbal contact we receive airplane.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 about this proposed AD.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Differences Between This Proposed AD
Federal holidays. Discussion and the Service Information
For service information identified in We received a new revision to the Section 4.0, ‘‘Excluded Aircraft Due to
this NPRM, contact Gulfstream airworthiness limitations of the Special Operation or Modifications,’’ of
Aerospace Corporation, Technical maintenance planning document based Gulfstream Document GV–GER–9973,
Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, on fatigue and damage tolerance testing, Summary of Changes to the GV Series
Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone: and updated analysis. The airworthiness Airworthiness Limitations, Revision C,
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800–810–4853; fax: 912–965–3520; limitations of the maintenance planning dated January 8, 2015, states that aircraft
email: pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet: document update inspection on which the listed supplemental type
http://www.gulfstream.com/product_ requirements and life limits that address certificates (STCs) have been
support/technical_pubs/pubs/ fatigue cracking of PSEs. We determined accomplished are excluded from the
index.htm. You may view this that these actions are necessary to effectivity of that document. However,
referenced service information at the address the identified unsafe condition. we have determined that these airplanes
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, This condition, if not corrected, could could have inspections and limits
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA result in fatigue cracking of PSEs, which specified in Gulfstream Document GV–
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GER–9973, Summary of Changes to the An operator that has one of these STCs this proposed AD. We have coordinated
GV Series Airworthiness Limitations, installed may be able to review their this difference with Gulfstream.
Revision C, dated January 8, 2015, that installation and the ALS revisions being Costs of Compliance
are applicable and, therefore, those mandated, and develop an alternate
airplanes are included in the program. The alternate program may be We estimate that this proposed AD
applicability of this proposed AD. The submitted for approval as an AMOC affects 392 airplanes of U.S. registry.
referenced STCs provide a specific under the provisions of paragraph (i) of We estimate the following costs to
airworthiness limitation section (ALS). comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Revise the maintenance or inspection program ...... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............... $0 $85 $33,320.
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 such fatigue cracking could result in reduced
structural integrity of the PSEs and critical
Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation components.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety. (f) Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of Comply with this AD within the
The Proposed Amendment compliance times specified, unless already
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Accordingly, under the authority done.
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator, (g) Revise Maintenance or Inspection
authority. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Program
We are issuing this rulemaking under 39 as follows: Within 12 months after the effective date
the authority described in Subtitle VII, of this AD, revise the maintenance or
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS inspection program, as applicable, to
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DIRECTIVES
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that incorporate the airworthiness limitations
specified in Gulfstream Document GV–GER–
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 9973, Summary of Changes to the GV Series
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in continues to read as follows: Airworthiness Limitations, Revision C, dated
air commerce by prescribing regulations January 8, 2015. The initial compliance times
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
for practices, methods, and procedures for the tasks identified in Gulfstream
the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended] Document GV–GER–9973, Summary of
safety in air commerce. This regulation Changes to the GV Series Airworthiness
is within the scope of that authority ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Limitations, Revision C, dated January 8,
because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new airworthiness 2015, are at the applicable times specified in
that is likely to exist or develop on directive (AD): Gulfstream Document GV–GER–9973,
Summary of Changes to the GV Series
products identified in this rulemaking Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision C, dated
action. No. FAA–2016–4223; Directorate
January 8, 2015, or within twelve months
Identifier 2015–NM–108–AD.
Regulatory Findings after the effective date of this AD, whichever
(a) Comments Due Date occurs later.
We determined that this proposed AD We must receive comments by April 28, Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: For
would not have federalism implications 2016. Model GV airplanes, the airplane
under Executive Order 13132. This maintenance manual (AMM) is currently at
proposed AD would not have a (b) Affected ADs Revision 43, dated February 15, 2015. For
substantial direct effect on the States, on None. Model GV–SP airplanes, the G500 AMM is
the relationship between the national currently at Revision 24, dated February 15,
(c) Applicability 2015, and the G550 AMM is currently at
Government and the States, or on the This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace Revision 24, dated February 15, 2015.
distribution of power and Corporation Model GV airplanes, serial
responsibilities among the various numbers 501 through 693 inclusive and (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
levels of government. serial number 699; and Model GV–SP After the maintenance or inspection
For the reasons discussed above, I airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5433 program has been revised as required by
certify this proposed regulation: inclusive; certificated in any category. paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
(d) Subject used unless the actions or intervals are
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Air Transport Association (ATA) of approved as an alternative method of
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under America Code 32, Landing Gear; 53, compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Fuselage; 54, Nacelles/Pylons; 55, Stabilizers; procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, and 57, Wings.
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AD.
1979),
(e) Unsafe Condition (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (AMOCs)
in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by a new revision
to the airworthiness limitations of the (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has
(4) Will not have a significant maintenance planning document based on the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
economic impact, positive or negative, fatigue and damage tolerance testing, and if requested using the procedures found in 14
on a substantial number of small entities updated analysis. We are issuing this AD to CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
under the criteria of the Regulatory ensure fatigue cracking of principal structural send your request to your principal inspector
Flexibility Act. elements (PSEs) is detected and corrected; or local Flight Standards District Office, as
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appropriate. If sending information directly helicopter in Category B with 10 or mitigates the inconsistency with 14 CFR
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the more passenger seats is not an unsafe 29.1(c).
attention of the person identified in condition but an inconsistency with 14 Withdrawal of the NPRM constitutes
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. CFR 29.1(c). Accordingly, we withdraw only such action and does not preclude
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
the proposed rule. the agency from issuing another notice
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager DATES: As of March 14, 2016, the in the future nor does it commit the
of the local flight standards district office/ proposed rule to amend 14 CFR part 39 agency to any course of action in the
certificate holding district office. published June 19, 2009 (74 FR 29148) future.
is withdrawn. Since this action only withdraws an
(j) Related Information
NPRM, it is neither a proposed nor a
(1) For more information about this AD, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John final rule; therefore, it is not covered
contact Ronald Wissing, Aerospace Engineer, Coffey, Flight Test Engineer, Boston under Executive Order 12866, the
Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &
ACO, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT
Propeller Directorate, FAA, 1200 Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5552; fax: 404–
474–5606; email: ronald.wissing@faa.gov.
District Avenue, Burlington, FR 11034, February 26, 1979).
(2) For service information identified in Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781)
238–7173; email john.coffey@faa.gov. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 to safety, Incorporation by reference,
telephone: 800–810–4853; fax: 912–965– Safety.
add a new AD (74 FR 29148, June 19,
3520; email: pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet:
http://www.gulfstream.com/product_ 2009) for Sikorsky Model S–92A The Withdrawal
support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. helicopters. The NPRM proposed to
require revising the Limitations section Accordingly, the notice of proposed
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane of the RFM by clarifying that the Model rulemaking, Docket No. FAA–2009–
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, S–92A helicopter was certificated as a 0559; Directorate Identifier 2008–SW–
WA 98057–3356. For information on the transport category rotorcraft in both 66–AD, published in the Federal
availability of this material at the FAA, call Categories A and B with different Register on June 19, 2009 (74 FR 29148),
425–227–1221. operating limitations for each category is withdrawn.
Issued in Renton, WA, on March 3, 2016. and must be operated accordingly. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 4,
Michael Kaszycki, When the Model S–92A is configured 2016.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane with 10 or more passenger seats, it is a Scott A. Horn,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Category A helicopter, and operators Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
[FR Doc. 2016–05606 Filed 3–11–16; 8:45 am] must follow the limitations for Category Aircraft Certification Service.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P A. When it is configured with 9 or fewer [FR Doc. 2016–05517 Filed 3–11–16; 8:45 am]
passenger seats, it may be considered a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Category B helicopter, and operators
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION may follow the less stringent Category B
limitations. At the time the NPRM was
Federal Aviation Administration DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
published, the limitation language in
the RFM did not make a clear National Oceanic and Atmospheric
14 CFR Part 39 distinction between Category A and Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0559; Directorate Category B based on the seating
Identifier 2008–SW–66–AD] configuration. The proposed actions 15 CFR Part 922
were intended to prevent operating
RIN 2120–AA64 under less stringent requirements. [Docket No. 140207122–4122–01]
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Actions Since NPRM (74 FR 29148, RIN 0648–BD97
Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) June 19, 2009) Was Issued
Helicopters Withdrawal of Hawaiian Islands
Since we issued the NPRM (74 FR
Humpback Whale National Marine
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 29148, June 19, 2009), one commenter
Sanctuary Proposed Regulations
Administration (FAA), DOT. noted the proposed AD misinterprets
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal. certification rules as operational rules. AGENCY: Office of National Marine
We considered the comment and re- Sanctuaries (ONMS), National Oceanic
SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a evaluated the details that went into the and Atmospheric Administration
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). determination of the unsafe condition (NOAA), Department of Commerce
The NPRM proposed a new for this concern. We determined that (DOC).
airworthiness directive (AD) for operating the helicopter in Category B ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking;
Sikorsky Model S–92A helicopters. The with 10 or more passengers is not an withdrawal.
proposed action would have required unsafe condition, and the associated
revising the Limitations section of the level of risk does not warrant AD action. SUMMARY: This action withdraws a
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Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) to Rather, this was an inconsistency with notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
clarify that the Model S–92A helicopter 14 CFR 29.1(c). Sikorsky has since published in the Federal Register on
was certificated as a transport category revised the RFM to clarify that a March 26, 2015 (80 FR 16224), to amend
rotorcraft in both Categories A and B helicopter configured with a maximum the regulations for the Hawaiian Islands
with different operating limitations for of 19 passenger seats must be operated Humpback Whale National Marine
each category and must be operated as a Category A but if configured with Sanctuary (HIHWNMS or sanctuary)
accordingly. Since we issued the NPRM, 9 or fewer passenger seats may be and to revise the sanctuary’s terms of
we have determined that operating the operated as a Category B. This action designation and management plan.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 28, 2016. | |
| Contact | Ronald Wissing, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474- 5552; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 13301 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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