81_FR_1491 81 FR 1483 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

81 FR 1483 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)

Page Range1483-1485
FR Document2015-32892

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. This AD was prompted by several reports of a cracked floor beam at frame (FR) 26, and of discrepancies in certain wing inspection tasks in maintenance documents that could lead to errors in scheduling inspection intervals of structurally significant items (SSIs). This AD requires repetitive inspections of certain floor beams and revision of the maintenance or inspection program to include inspections of several areas of the wings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any cracking of the floor beam at FR 26 and several areas of the wings, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0080; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-189-AD; 
Amendment 39-18357; AD 2015-26-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport 
R[eacute]gional Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. 
This AD was prompted by several reports of a cracked floor beam at 
frame (FR) 26, and of discrepancies in certain wing inspection tasks in 
maintenance documents that could lead to errors in scheduling 
inspection intervals of structurally significant items (SSIs). This AD 
requires repetitive inspections of certain floor beams and revision of 
the maintenance or inspection program to include inspections of several 
areas of the wings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any 
cracking of the floor beam at FR 26 and several areas of the wings, 
which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 17, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 17, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0080 or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact 
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre 
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; 
fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.aerochain.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. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2015-0080.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all ATR--GIE Avions de 
Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. The NPRM published in 
the Federal Register on January 26, 2015 (80 FR 3921).
    European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0193, dated September 25, 2012 (referred 
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all ATR--GIE Avions 
de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Floor beam at Frame 26: During maintenance checks, the floor 
beam at frame (FR) 26 was found cracked on several ATR 42 
aeroplanes.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
reduce the structural integrity of the aeroplane. A new Structural 
Significant Items (SSI) task will be introduced in the next revision 
of the ATR42 Time Limits document in order to address this issue.
    MRBR/MPD discrepancy on Wings item: A discrepancy has been 
noticed between the Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR)/
Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) and the Time Limits document. 
ATR modifications 02805 and 08039 were erroneously stated similar in 
the MRBR/MPD, inducing misleading applicability of the SSI tasks 
depending upon the document used and leading operators to miss 
several inspections, as evidenced during a recent review.
    Following the structural investigation, new inspection 
thresholds have been calculated and will be introduced in the next 
revisions of the ATR Time Limits documents (Revision 8 and Revision 
9, as applicable to the aeroplane models) and MRBR/MPD documents.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive inspections of the FR26 floor beam, and of several areas 
of the wings, as defined in the ATR42 Time Limits document and, 
depending on findings, the accomplishment of applicable corrective 
action(s).

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0080-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We have considered the comment received. The following 
presents the comment received on the NPRM (80 FR 3921, January 26, 
2015) and the FAA's response.

Request To Resolve Conflict Between the Effectivity of Certain Tasks 
and the Applicability of Paragraph (h) of This AD

    Empire Airlines requested that a conflict between the affected 
airplanes identified in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD (80 FR 3921, 
January 26, 2015) and the effectivity of certain SSI tasks listed in 
table 1 to paragraph (h) of the proposed AD be removed. Empire Airlines 
noted that paragraph (h) of the proposed AD would apply to Model ATR42 
airplanes on which ATR Modification 02805 was not embodied in 
production. The ATR MRBRs, however, identify certain SSI tasks as being 
effective only for airplanes on which ATR Modification 02805 has been 
embodied. Empire Airlines suggested that revising the NPRM to address 
this conflict could result in avoiding the need to request an 
alternative method of compliance (AMOC).
    We agree and have revised table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD to 
remove the tasks that are associated only with post-Modification 02805 
airplanes, i.e., tasks 572301-3 and -5 for Model ATR-42-200, -300, and 
-320 airplanes. As stated in the MCAI, the time limit documents and the 
MRBR/MPD documents will be updated to include the new compliance times.
    We have clarified paragraph (h) of this AD by replacing the text 
``incorporating the SSI tasks'' with the text ``incorporating the 
applicable SSI tasks and compliance times'' to match the title of table 
1 to paragraph (h) of this AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 3921,

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January 26, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 3921, January 26, 2015).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional (ATR) has issued Job 
Instruction Card 535100 DVI 10097, ``DVI of FR26 Floor Beam Around Cut-
outs for Cooling & Hydrau Ducts,'' dated February 9, 2012 (for Model 
ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes). The service information 
describes procedures for a detailed inspection for damage (cracks, 
corrosion, dents, scratches, scores and abrasions) of the floor beam at 
FR 26, on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, and, for 
certain inspection findings, contacting the manufacturer for repair 
instructions. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 31 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $10,540, per inspection cycle, or 
$340, per inspection cycle, per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0080; or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the 
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. 
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2015-26-09 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment 
39-18357. Docket No. FAA-2015-0080; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-
189-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective February 17, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport 
R[eacute]gional (ATR) Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Codes 53, Fuselage; 
and 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by several reports of a cracked floor beam 
at frame (FR) 26 on several Model ATR42 airplanes, and of 
discrepancies in certain wing inspection tasks in maintenance 
documents that could lead to errors in scheduling inspection 
intervals of structurally significant items (SSIs). We are issuing 
this AD to detect and correct any cracking of the floor beam at FR 
26 and several areas of the wings, which could lead to reduced 
structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions for FR 26 Floor Beam 
for All Model ATR42 Airplanes

    (1) For all Model ATR42 airplanes: At the later of the 
compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of 
this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12,000 flight 
cycles, accomplish a detailed inspection for damage (cracks, 
corrosion, dents, scratches, scores and abrasions) of the floor beam 
at FR 26, on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, in 
accordance with the instructions of ATR Job Instruction Card 535100 
DVI 10097, ``DVI of FR26 Floor Beam Around Cut-outs for Cooling & 
Hydrau Ducts,'' dated February 9, 2012 (for Model ATR42-200, -300, -
320, and -500 airplanes).
    (i) Before the accumulation of 24,000 total flight cycles.
    (ii) Within 5,000 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs 
first, after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of 
this AD, any damage (corrosion or scratches that are greater than 
allowed, cracks, dents, scores and abrasions) is found: Before 
further flight, repair in accordance with a method approved by the 
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or 
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA).

(h) SSI Tasks for Certain Model ATR42 Airplanes

    For Model ATR42 airplanes on which ATR modification 02805 was 
not embodied in production: Within 6 months after the effective date 
of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as

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applicable, by incorporating the SSI tasks and compliance times 
identified in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance 
with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA.

                 Table 1 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Applicable SSI Tasks and Compliance Times
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                                                     At this initial time--     And repeat at intervals not to
          For Model--              Use SSI Task--                                          exceed--
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ATR-42-500 airplanes...........  572301-1 or -3, as  Before 45,000 total     7,300 flight cycles.
                                  applicable.         flight cycles or
                                                      within 6 months after
                                                      the effective date of
                                                      this AD, whichever
                                                      occurs later.
ATR-42-500 airplanes...........  572305............  Before 46,000 total     3,900 flight cycles.
                                                      flight cycles or
                                                      within 6 months after
                                                      the effective date of
                                                      this AD, whichever
                                                      occurs later.
ATR42-200, -300, and -320        572301-1, or -4,    Before 45,000 total     7,300 flight cycles.
 airplanes.                       as applicable.      flight cycles or
                                                      within 6 months after
                                                      the effective date of
                                                      this AD, whichever
                                                      occurs later.
ATR42-200, -300, and -320        572305-1..........  Before 46,000 total     3,900 flight cycles.
 airplanes.                                           flight cycles or
                                                      within 6 months after
                                                      the effective date of
                                                      this AD, whichever
                                                      occurs later.
ATR42-200, -300, and -320        572409............  Before 42,000 total     9,000 flight cycles.
 airplanes.                                           flight cycles or
                                                      within 6 months after
                                                      the effective date of
                                                      this AD, whichever
                                                      occurs later.
ATR42-200, -300, and -320        572410, 572411,     Before 43,000 total     10,000 flight cycles.
 airplanes.                       572412, 572413,     flight cycles or
                                  572414, and         within 6 months after
                                  572415.             the effective date of
                                                      this AD, whichever
                                                      occurs later.
ATR42-200, -300, and -320        572416 and 572417.  Before 44,000 total     7,300 flight cycles.
 airplanes.                                           flight cycles or
                                                      within 6 months after
                                                      the effective date of
                                                      this AD, whichever
                                                      occurs later.
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    Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: For ATR42-500 airplanes, 
additional guidance for the maintenance or inspection program 
revision may be found in the ATR ATR 42-400/-500 Maintenance Review 
Board Report, Revision 13, dated November 30, 2011.
    Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: For ATR42-200, -300, and -
320 airplanes, additional guidance for the maintenance or inspection 
program revision may be found in the ATR ATR 42-200/-300/-320 
Maintenance Review Board Report, Revision 13, dated November 30, 
2011.

(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as 
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., 
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or 
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) 
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of 
this AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, 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: Tom 
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The 
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: 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 EASA; or 
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA DOA. If approved 
by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0193, dated September 25, 
2012, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0080-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) ATR Job Instruction Card 535100 DVI 10097, ``DVI of FR26 
Floor Beam Around Cut-outs for Cooling & Hydrau Ducts,'' dated 
February 9, 2012.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR--
GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre 
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; 
fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.aerochain.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 21, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-32892 Filed 1-12-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 1483 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call 425–227–1221. It is also available You may examine the MCAI in the AD on the Internet at http:// docket on the Internet at http:// Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for www.regulations.gov/ and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0080- 14 CFR Part 39 0080. 0002. [Docket No. FAA–2015–0080; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Comments Identifier 2012–NM–189–AD; Amendment Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 39–18357; AD 2015–26–09] International Branch, ANM–116, We gave the public the opportunity to Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, participate in developing this AD. We RIN 2120–AA64 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA have considered the comment received. Airworthiness Directives; ATR—GIE 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137; The following presents the comment Avions de Transport Régional fax 425–227–1149. received on the NPRM (80 FR 3921, Airplanes January 26, 2015) and the FAA’s SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: response. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion Request To Resolve Conflict Between Administration (FAA), Department of We issued a notice of proposed the Effectivity of Certain Tasks and the Transportation (DOT). rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Applicability of Paragraph (h) of This ACTION: Final rule. part 39 by adding an AD that would AD SUMMARY: We are adopting a new apply to all ATR—GIE Avions de Empire Airlines requested that a airworthiness directive (AD) for all Transport Régional Model ATR42 conflict between the affected airplanes ATR—GIE Avions de Transport airplanes. The NPRM published in the identified in paragraph (h) of the Régional Model ATR42 airplanes. This Federal Register on January 26, 2015 proposed AD (80 FR 3921, January 26, AD was prompted by several reports of (80 FR 3921). 2015) and the effectivity of certain SSI a cracked floor beam at frame (FR) 26, European Aviation Safety Agency tasks listed in table 1 to paragraph (h) and of discrepancies in certain wing (EASA), which is the Technical Agent of the proposed AD be removed. Empire inspection tasks in maintenance for the Member States of the European Airlines noted that paragraph (h) of the documents that could lead to errors in Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness proposed AD would apply to Model scheduling inspection intervals of Directive 2012–0193, dated September ATR42 airplanes on which ATR structurally significant items (SSIs). 25, 2012 (referred to after this as the Modification 02805 was not embodied This AD requires repetitive inspections Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness in production. The ATR MRBRs, of certain floor beams and revision of Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct however, identify certain SSI tasks as the maintenance or inspection program an unsafe condition for all ATR—GIE being effective only for airplanes on to include inspections of several areas of Avions de Transport Régional Model which ATR Modification 02805 has the wings. We are issuing this AD to ATR42 airplanes. The MCAI states: been embodied. Empire Airlines detect and correct any cracking of the Floor beam at Frame 26: During suggested that revising the NPRM to floor beam at FR 26 and several areas of maintenance checks, the floor beam at frame address this conflict could result in the wings, which could lead to reduced (FR) 26 was found cracked on several ATR avoiding the need to request an structural integrity of the airplane. 42 aeroplanes. This condition, if not detected and alternative method of compliance DATES: This AD becomes effective corrected, could lead to reduce the structural (AMOC). February 17, 2016. integrity of the aeroplane. A new Structural We agree and have revised table 1 to The Director of the Federal Register Significant Items (SSI) task will be paragraph (h) of this AD to remove the approved the incorporation by reference introduced in the next revision of the ATR42 tasks that are associated only with post- of a certain publication listed in this AD Time Limits document in order to address Modification 02805 airplanes, i.e., tasks as of February 17, 2016. this issue. 572301–3 and –5 for Model ATR–42– MRBR/MPD discrepancy on Wings item: A 200, –300, and –320 airplanes. As stated ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD discrepancy has been noticed between the docket on the Internet at http:// Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR)/ in the MCAI, the time limit documents www.regulations.gov/ Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) and and the MRBR/MPD documents will be #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0080 or in the Time Limits document. ATR updated to include the new compliance person at the Docket Management modifications 02805 and 08039 were times. Facility, U.S. Department of erroneously stated similar in the MRBR/ We have clarified paragraph (h) of this Transportation, Docket Operations, M– MPD, inducing misleading applicability of AD by replacing the text ‘‘incorporating 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room the SSI tasks depending upon the document the SSI tasks’’ with the text used and leading operators to miss several ‘‘incorporating the applicable SSI tasks W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., inspections, as evidenced during a recent Washington, DC. and compliance times’’ to match the review. For service information identified in Following the structural investigation, new title of table 1 to paragraph (h) of this this final rule, contact ATR—GIE inspection thresholds have been calculated AD. Avions de Transport Régional, 1, Allée and will be introduced in the next revisions Conclusion Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, of the ATR Time Limits documents (Revision France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; 8 and Revision 9, as applicable to the We reviewed the relevant data, asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email aeroplane models) and MRBR/MPD considered the comments received, and continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet documents. determined that air safety and the http://www.aerochain.com. You may For the reasons described above, this public interest require adopting this AD [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of view this referenced service information with the change described previously the FR26 floor beam, and of several areas of at the FAA, Transport Airplane the wings, as defined in the ATR42 Time and minor editorial changes. We have Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Limits document and, depending on determined that these minor changes: Renton, WA. For information on the findings, the accomplishment of applicable • Are consistent with the intent that availability of this material at the FAA, corrective action(s). was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 3921, VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:56 Jan 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13JAR1.SGM 13JAR1

1484 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Rules and Regulations January 26, 2015) for correcting the products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date unsafe condition; and action. This AD becomes effective February 17, • Do not add any additional burden 2016. Regulatory Findings upon the public than was already (b) Affected ADs proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 3921, We determined that this AD will not January 26, 2015). have federalism implications under None. We also determined that these Executive Order 13132. This AD will (c) Applicability changes will not increase the economic not have a substantial direct effect on This AD applies to all ATR—GIE Avions burden on any operator or increase the the States, on the relationship between de Transport Régional (ATR) Model ATR42– scope of this AD. the national government and the States, 200, –300, –320, and –500 airplanes, or on the distribution of power and certificated in any category. Related Service Information Under 1 responsibilities among the various CFR Part 51 (d) Subject levels of government. Avions de Transport Régional (ATR) For the reasons discussed above, I Air Transport Association (ATA) of certify that this AD: America Codes 53, Fuselage; and 57, Wings. has issued Job Instruction Card 535100 DVI 10097, ‘‘DVI of FR26 Floor Beam 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Reason Around Cut-outs for Cooling & Hydrau action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD was prompted by several reports Ducts,’’ dated February 9, 2012 (for 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the of a cracked floor beam at frame (FR) 26 on Model ATR42–200, –300, –320, and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures several Model ATR42 airplanes, and of –500 airplanes). The service information (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); discrepancies in certain wing inspection describes procedures for a detailed 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in tasks in maintenance documents that could inspection for damage (cracks, Alaska; and lead to errors in scheduling inspection 4. Will not have a significant intervals of structurally significant items corrosion, dents, scratches, scores and (SSIs). We are issuing this AD to detect and abrasions) of the floor beam at FR 26, on economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities correct any cracking of the floor beam at FR the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) 26 and several areas of the wings, which under the criteria of the Regulatory sides, and, for certain inspection could lead to reduced structural integrity of Flexibility Act. the airplane. findings, contacting the manufacturer for repair instructions. This service Examining the AD Docket (f) Compliance information is reasonably available You may examine the AD docket on Comply with this AD within the because the interested parties have the Internet at http:// compliance times specified, unless already access to it through their normal course www.regulations.gov/ done. of business or by the means identified #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0080; or in in the ADDRESSES section. (g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective person at the Docket Management Actions for FR 26 Floor Beam for All Model Costs of Compliance Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ATR42 Airplanes Monday through Friday, except Federal (1) For all Model ATR42 airplanes: At the We estimate that this AD affects 31 holidays. The AD docket contains this later of the compliance times specified in airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take AD, the regulatory evaluation, any paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, about 4 work-hours per product to comments received, and other and thereafter at intervals not to exceed information. The street address for the 12,000 flight cycles, accomplish a detailed comply with the basic requirements of inspection for damage (cracks, corrosion, this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Docket Operations office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES dents, scratches, scores and abrasions) of the per work-hour. Based on these figures, floor beam at FR 26, on the left-hand (LH) we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. section. and right-hand (RH) sides, in accordance operators to be $10,540, per inspection List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 with the instructions of ATR Job Instruction cycle, or $340, per inspection cycle, per Card 535100 DVI 10097, ‘‘DVI of FR26 Floor Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Beam Around Cut-outs for Cooling & Hydrau product. safety, Incorporation by reference, Ducts,’’ dated February 9, 2012 (for Model Authority for This Rulemaking Safety. ATR42–200, –300, –320, and –500 airplanes). (i) Before the accumulation of 24,000 total Title 49 of the United States Code Adoption of the Amendment flight cycles. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Accordingly, under the authority (ii) Within 5,000 flight hours or 24 months, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, delegated to me by the Administrator, whichever occurs first, after the effective date section 106, describes the authority of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as of this AD. the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: follows: (2) If, during any inspection required by Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any damage detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (corrosion or scratches that are greater than authority. allowed, cracks, dents, scores and abrasions) DIRECTIVES is found: Before further flight, repair in We are issuing this rulemaking under accordance with a method approved by the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: continues to read as follows: Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or section, Congress charges the FAA with ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional’s asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended] EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (h) SSI Tasks for Certain Model ATR42 for practices, methods, and procedures the following new airworthiness Airplanes the Administrator finds necessary for directive (AD): For Model ATR42 airplanes on which ATR safety in air commerce. This regulation 2015–26–09 ATR—GIE Avions de modification 02805 was not embodied in is within the scope of that authority Transport Régional: Amendment 39– production: Within 6 months after the because it addresses an unsafe condition 18357. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 1485 applicable, by incorporating the SSI tasks paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance with International Branch, ANM–116, Transport and compliance times identified in table 1 to a method approved by the Manager, Airplane Directorate, FAA. TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—APPLICABLE SSI TASKS AND COMPLIANCE TIMES And repeat at intervals not For Model— Use SSI Task— At this initial time— to exceed— ATR–42–500 airplanes ....... 572301–1 or –3, as appli- Before 45,000 total flight cycles or within 6 months 7,300 flight cycles. cable. after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. ATR–42–500 airplanes ....... 572305 ............................... Before 46,000 total flight cycles or within 6 months 3,900 flight cycles. after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. ATR42–200, –300, and 572301–1, or –4, as appli- Before 45,000 total flight cycles or within 6 months 7,300 flight cycles. –320 airplanes. cable. after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. ATR42–200, –300, and 572305–1 ........................... Before 46,000 total flight cycles or within 6 months 3,900 flight cycles. –320 airplanes. after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. ATR42–200, –300, and 572409 ............................... Before 42,000 total flight cycles or within 6 months 9,000 flight cycles. –320 airplanes. after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. ATR42–200, –300, and 572410, 572411, 572412, Before 43,000 total flight cycles or within 6 months 10,000 flight cycles. –320 airplanes. 572413, 572414, and after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 572415. later. ATR42–200, –300, and 572416 and 572417 .......... Before 44,000 total flight cycles or within 6 months 7,300 flight cycles. –320 airplanes. after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: For AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using (ii) Reserved. ATR42–500 airplanes, additional guidance any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (3) For service information identified in for the maintenance or inspection program principal inspector, or lacking a principal this AD, contact ATR—GIE Avions de revision may be found in the ATR ATR 42– inspector, the manager of the local flight Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, 400/–500 Maintenance Review Board Report, standards district office/certificate holding 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Revision 13, dated November 30, 2011. district office. The AMOC approval letter (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: For must specifically reference this AD. ATR42–200, –300, and –320 airplanes, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; additional guidance for the maintenance or requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Internet http://www.aerochain.com. inspection program revision may be found in actions from a manufacturer, the action must (4) You may view this service information the ATR ATR 42–200/–300/–320 be accomplished using a method approved at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Maintenance Review Board Report, Revision by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 13, dated November 30, 2011. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or information on the availability of this EASA; or ATR—GIE Avions de Transport material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals Régional’s EASA DOA. If approved by the (5) You may view this service information After the maintenance or inspection DOA, the approval must include the DOA- that is incorporated by reference at the program has been revised as required by authorized signature. paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative National Archives and Records actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be (k) Related Information Administration (NARA). For information on used unless the actions or intervals are (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing the availability of this material at NARA, call approved as an alternative method of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the Airworthiness Directive 2012–0193, dated www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of September 25, 2012, for related information. locations.html. this AD. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http:// Issued in Renton, Washington, on (j) Other FAA AD Provisions www.regulations.gov/ December 21, 2015. The following provisions also apply to this #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0080-0002. Michael Kaszycki, AD: (2) Service information identified in this Acting Manager, Transport Airplane (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance AD that is not incorporated by reference is (AMOCs): The Manager, International Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. available at the addresses specified in Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. [FR Doc. 2015–32892 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] Directorate, FAA, has the authority to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (l) Material Incorporated by Reference using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (1) The Director of the Federal Register In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your approved the incorporation by reference request to your principal inspector or local (IBR) of the service information listed in this asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES Flight Standards District Office, as paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR appropriate. If sending information directly part 51. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (2) You must use this service information Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, as applicable to do the actions required by International Branch, ANM–116, Transport this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (i) ATR Job Instruction Card 535100 DVI Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 10097, ‘‘DVI of FR26 Floor Beam Around telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. Cut-outs for Cooling & Hydrau Ducts,’’ dated Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- February 9, 2012. 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Document Created: 2016-01-13 01:00:47
Document Modified: 2016-01-13 01:00:47
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD becomes effective February 17, 2016.
ContactTom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation81 FR 1483 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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