81_FR_1596 81 FR 1588 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

81 FR 1588 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range1588-1590
FR Document2016-00003

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. This proposed AD would require a revision of the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM), repetitive inspections of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, and applicable corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damage of the de-icing boot; such damage could lead to a ruptured boot, severe vibrations, and possible reduced control of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00003]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-8432; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-100-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 
340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of ruptured 
horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. This proposed AD would require a 
revision of the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM), repetitive 
inspections of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, and applicable 
corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct 
damage of the de-icing boot; such damage could lead to a ruptured boot, 
severe vibrations, and possible reduced control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 29, 
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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone 
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. 
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8432; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-8432; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-100-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0129, dated July 6, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Saab AB, Saab 
Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    There have been some reported events of ruptured horizontal 
stabilizer de-icing boots. In-flight rupture of a de-icing boot will 
result in complete loss of the de-icing function within its 
associated zone. In addition, in some of these events, the de-icing 
boot had formed a large open scoop.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
severe vibrations, possibly resulting in reduced control of the 
aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, SAAB issued Alert 
Operations Bulletin (AOB) No.12 and AOB No. 23 as a temporary 
measure, recommending performing a flap 0 landing in the event of a 
suspected rupture of the de-icing boot on the horizontal stabilizer.
    In addition, SAAB issued SB 340-30-094 to provide instructions 
to inspect the affected de-icing boots.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires an 
amendment of the applicable Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and, 
pending the development of a modification by SAAB, repetitive 
inspections of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots and, 
depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective 
action(s).
    This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action and further 
AD action may follow.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for

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and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-8432.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued Saab Service Bulletin 340-30-
094, dated March 27, 2015. The service information describes procedures 
for repetitive detailed inspections of the de-icing boots installed on 
the horizontal stabilizers, and repair and replacement of damaged de-
icing boots.
    Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued the following AFMs, which 
describe performance limitations and general data:
     Saab AFM 340A 001, Revision 57, dated March 27, 2015.
     Saab AFM 340B 001, Revision 35, dated March 27, 2015.
     Saab AFM 340B 010, Revision 28, dated March 27, 2015.
    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 and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 92 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $46,920, or $510 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 6 work-hours and require parts costing $9,500, for a cost of 
$10,010 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might 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

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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):

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab Aerosystems): 
Docket No. FAA-2015-8432; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-100-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 29, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as 
Saab Aerosystems) airplanes, certificated in any category, 
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 004 
through 138 inclusive, on which Saab Modification 1462 has been 
embodied in production, or Saab Service Bulletin 340-55-008 has been 
embodied in service, except those on which Saab Modification 1793 
has also been embodied in production, or Saab Service Bulletin 340-
55-010 has been embodied in service; and Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) 
airplanes, S/Ns 139 through 159 inclusive. Applicable Model 340A 
(SAAB/SF340A) airplanes S/N 004-138, Post Modification No. 1462 but 
Pre Modification No. 1793, have a maximum flap setting of 35 degrees 
instead of 20 degrees, and horizontal stabilizer boots with spanwise 
tubes instead of chordwise tubes.
    (2) Model SAAB 340B airplanes, S/Ns 160 through 459 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and Rain 
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of ruptured horizontal 
stabilizer de-icing boots. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct damage of the de-icing boot; such damage could lead to a 
ruptured boot, severe vibrations, and possible reduced control of 
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
``Abnormal Procedures'' section of the applicable Saab 340 AFM to 
incorporate the revision specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through 
(g)(3) of this AD.
    (1) For Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) 
airplanes, revise AFM 340A 001 by incorporating Revision 57, dated 
March 27, 2015.
    (2) For Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 340B airplanes, 
revise AFM 340B 001 by incorporating Revision 35, dated March 27, 
2015.
    (3) For Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 340B airplanes with 
extended wing tips, revise AFM 340B 010 by incorporating Revision 
28, dated March 27, 2015.

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(h) Inspection/Replacement

    Within 400 flight hours or 6 months, whichever occurs first 
after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection for 
damage of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, in accordance 
with Saab Service Bulletin 340-30-094, dated March 27, 2015. Repeat 
the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 400 flight 
hours. If, during any inspection required by this paragraph, any 
damage outside the limits specified in Saab Service Bulletin 340-30-
094, dated March 27, 2015, is found, before further flight, repair 
or replace the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-
30-094, dated March 27, 2015. Repair or replacement on an airplane 
of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, as required by this 
paragraph, does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive 
inspections required by this paragraph for that airplane.

(i) 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: Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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 the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab 
Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0129, dated July 6, 2015, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-8432.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab 
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone 
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. 
You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on 
the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 29, 2015.
Philip Forde,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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1588 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Proposed Rules approval letter must specifically reference horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, and Comments Invited this AD. applicable corrective actions. We are (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any We invite you to send any written proposing this AD to detect and correct relevant data, views, or arguments about requirement in this AD to obtain corrective damage of the de-icing boot; such this proposed AD. Send your comments actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved damage could lead to a ruptured boot, to an address listed under the by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, severe vibrations, and possible reduced ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation control of the airplane. FAA–2015–8432; Directorate Identifier (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design DATES: We must receive comments on 2015–NM–100–AD’’ at the beginning of Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by this proposed AD by February 29, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite the DAO, the approval must include the ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, DAO-authorized signature. using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy (j) Related Information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing methods: consider all comments received by the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–07, dated http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD based on those comments. April 28, 2015, for related information. This instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the • Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by • Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 2015–8434. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We (2) For service information identified in 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD. Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Discussion email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room The European Aviation Safety Agency Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., (EASA), which is the Technical Agent may view this service information at the Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For p.m., Monday through Friday, except Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness information on the availability of this Federal holidays. Directive 2015–0129, dated July 6, 2015 material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. For service information identified in (referred to after this as the Mandatory this proposed AD, contact Saab AB, Continuing Airworthiness Information, Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 31, 2015. Saab Aeronautics, SE–581 88, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Linköping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 condition for certain Saab AB, Saab Phil Forde, 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/ Acting Manager, Transport Airplane saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. MCAI states: [FR Doc. 2016–00171 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] You may view this referenced service There have been some reported events of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information at the FAA, Transport ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue In-flight rupture of a de-icing boot will result SW., Renton, WA. For information on in complete loss of the de-icing function DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION within its associated zone. In addition, in the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. some of these events, the de-icing boot had Federal Aviation Administration formed a large open scoop. Examining the AD Docket This condition, if not detected and 14 CFR Part 39 corrected, could lead to severe vibrations, You may examine the AD docket on possibly resulting in reduced control of the [Docket No. FAA–2015–8432; Directorate the Internet at http:// aeroplane. Identifier 2015–NM–100–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for To address this potential unsafe condition, RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– SAAB issued Alert Operations Bulletin 8432; or in person at the Docket (AOB) No.12 and AOB No. 23 as a temporary Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Management Facility between 9 a.m. measure, recommending performing a flap 0 Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, landing in the event of a suspected rupture Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) except Federal holidays. The AD docket of the de-icing boot on the horizontal stabilizer. Airplanes contains this proposed AD, the In addition, SAAB issued SB 340–30–094 regulatory evaluation, any comments to provide instructions to inspect the affected AGENCY: Federal Aviation received, and other information. The de-icing boots. Administration (FAA), DOT. street address for the Docket Operations For the reasons described above, this ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in [EASA] AD requires an amendment of the (NPRM). the ADDRESSES section. Comments will applicable Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) be available in the AD docket shortly and, pending the development of a SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS after receipt. modification by SAAB, repetitive inspections airworthiness directive (AD) for certain of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and, depending on findings, accomplishment (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace of applicable corrective action(s). airplanes. This proposed AD was Engineer, International Branch, ANM– This [EASA] AD is considered to be an prompted by reports of ruptured 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, interim action and further AD action may horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. This FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, follow. proposed AD would require a revision WA 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227– You may examine the MCAI in the of the applicable airplane flight manual 1112; fax (425) 227–1149. AD docket on the Internet at http:// (AFM), repetitive inspections of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: www.regulations.gov by searching for VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Jan 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\13JAP1.SGM 13JAP1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Proposed Rules 1589 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly 8432. section 106, describes the authority of Known as Saab Aerosystems): Docket the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: No. FAA–2015–8432; Directorate Related Service Information Under 1 Identifier 2015–NM–100–AD. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more CFR Part 51 detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued authority. We must receive comments by February Saab Service Bulletin 340–30–094, We are issuing this rulemaking under 29, 2016. dated March 27, 2015. The service the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, information describes procedures for Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs repetitive detailed inspections of the de- General requirements.’’ Under that None. icing boots installed on the horizontal section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability stabilizers, and repair and replacement promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in of damaged de-icing boots. This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab air commerce by prescribing regulations Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab for practices, methods, and procedures Aerosystems) airplanes, certificated in any the following AFMs, which describe the Administrator finds necessary for category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and performance limitations and general safety in air commerce. This regulation (c)(2) of this AD. data: is within the scope of that authority (1) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes, • Saab AFM 340A 001, Revision 57, because it addresses an unsafe condition serial numbers (S/N) 004 through 138 dated March 27, 2015. that is likely to exist or develop on inclusive, on which Saab Modification 1462 • Saab AFM 340B 001, Revision 35, products identified in this rulemaking has been embodied in production, or Saab dated March 27, 2015. action. Service Bulletin 340–55–008 has been • Saab AFM 340B 010, Revision 28, embodied in service, except those on which dated March 27, 2015. Regulatory Findings Saab Modification 1793 has also been This service information is reasonably We determined that this proposed AD embodied in production, or Saab Service available because the interested parties would not have federalism implications Bulletin 340–55–010 has been embodied in have access to it through their normal under Executive Order 13132. This service; and Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) course of business or by the means airplanes, S/Ns 139 through 159 inclusive. proposed AD would not have a Applicable Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) identified in the ADDRESSES section. substantial direct effect on the States, on airplanes S/N 004–138, Post Modification FAA’s Determination and Requirements the relationship between the national No. 1462 but Pre Modification No. 1793, have of This Proposed AD Government and the States, or on the a maximum flap setting of 35 degrees instead distribution of power and of 20 degrees, and horizontal stabilizer boots This product has been approved by responsibilities among the various with spanwise tubes instead of chordwise the aviation authority of another tubes. levels of government. country, and is approved for operation (2) Model SAAB 340B airplanes, S/Ns 160 For the reasons discussed above, I in the United States. Pursuant to our through 459 inclusive. certify this proposed regulation: bilateral agreement with the State of 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Design Authority, we have been notified (d) Subject action’’ under Executive Order 12866; of the unsafe condition described in the Air Transport Association (ATA) of 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the MCAI and service information America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures referenced above. We are proposing this (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (e) Reason AD because we evaluated all pertinent 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This AD was prompted by reports of information and determined an unsafe Alaska; and ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. condition exists and is likely to exist or 4. Will not have a significant We are issuing this AD to detect and correct develop on other products of the same economic impact, positive or negative, damage of the de-icing boot; such damage type design. on a substantial number of small entities could lead to a ruptured boot, severe under the criteria of the Regulatory vibrations, and possible reduced control of Costs of Compliance Flexibility Act. the airplane. We estimate that this proposed AD List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance affects 92 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take Comply with this AD within the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation compliance times specified, unless already about 6 work-hours per product to safety, Incorporation by reference, comply with the basic requirements of done. Safety. this proposed AD. The average labor (g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual rate is $85 per work-hour. Required The Proposed Amendment (AFM) parts would cost about $0 per product. Accordingly, under the authority Within 30 days after the effective date of Based on these figures, we estimate the delegated to me by the Administrator, this AD, revise the ‘‘Abnormal Procedures’’ cost of this proposed AD on U.S. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part section of the applicable Saab 340 AFM to operators to be $46,920, or $510 per 39 as follows: incorporate the revision specified in product. paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(3) of this AD. In addition, we estimate that any PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) For Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model necessary follow-on actions would take 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes, revise AFM asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS DIRECTIVES about 6 work-hours and require parts 340A 001 by incorporating Revision 57, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 dated March 27, 2015. costing $9,500, for a cost of $10,010 per continues to read as follows: (2) For Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model product. We have no way of SAAB 340B airplanes, revise AFM 340B 001 determining the number of aircraft that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. by incorporating Revision 35, dated March might need these actions. 27, 2015. § 39.13 [Amended] Authority for This Rulemaking (3) For Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding SAAB 340B airplanes with extended wing Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness tips, revise AFM 340B 010 by incorporating specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): Revision 28, dated March 27, 2015. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Jan 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\13JAP1.SGM 13JAP1

1590 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Proposed Rules (h) Inspection/Replacement saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com; on the ground floor of the building at Within 400 flight hours or 6 months, Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You the above address. whichever occurs first after the effective date may view this service information at the FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace of this AD, do a detailed inspection for FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Designations and Reporting Points, and damage of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this subsequent amendments can be viewed boots, in accordance with Saab Service on line at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/ Bulletin 340–30–094, dated March 27, 2015. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals publications/. For further information, Issued in Renton, Washington, on not to exceed 400 flight hours. If, during any you can contact the Airspace Policy and December 29, 2015. inspection required by this paragraph, any Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Philip Forde, damage outside the limits specified in Saab Administration, 800 Independence Service Bulletin 340–30–094, dated March Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 27, 2015, is found, before further flight, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is repair or replace the horizontal stabilizer de- [FR Doc. 2016–00003 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] also available for inspection at the icing boots, in accordance with the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P National Archives and Records Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340–30–094, dated March 27, 2015. Administration (NARA). For Repair or replacement on an airplane of the information on the availability of FAA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, as required by this paragraph, does not Federal Aviation Administration 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ constitute terminating action for the federal_register/code_of_federal- repetitive inspections required by this regulations/ibr_locations.html. paragraph for that airplane. 14 CFR Part 71 FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace (i) Other FAA AD Provisions Designations and Reporting Points, is [Docket No. FAA–2015–4010; Airspace The following provisions also apply to this published yearly and effective on Docket No. 15–ASO–11] AD: September 15. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Proposed Establishment of Class D FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John (AMOCs): The Manager, International and Class E Airspace, and Proposed Fornito, Operations Support Group, Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lake Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Directorate, FAA, has the authority to City, FL Administration, P.O. Box 20636, approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) AGENCY: Federal Aviation 305–6364. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Administration (FAA), DOT. request to your principal inspector or local SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Flight Standards District Office, as ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking appropriate. If sending information directly (NPRM). Authority for This Rulemaking to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: The FAA’s authority to issue rules Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, SUMMARY: This action proposes to regarding aviation safety is found in International Branch, ANM–116, Transport establish Class D airspace and Class E Title 49 of the United States Code. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind surface area airspace at Lake City, FL, Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the providing the controlled airspace telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. authority of the FAA Administrator. required for the Air Traffic Control Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Tower at Lake City Gateway Airport. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using describes in more detail the scope of the This action also would amend existing any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate agency’s authority. This proposed principal inspector, or lacking a principal Class E airspace by recognizing the rulemaking is promulgated under the inspector, the manager of the local flight airport’s name change. Controlled authority described in Subtitle VII, Part, standards district office/certificate holding airspace is necessary for the safety and A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that district office. The AMOC approval letter management of instrument flight rules section, the FAA is charged with must specifically reference this AD. (IFR) operations at the airport. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any prescribing regulations to assign the use DATES: Comments must be received on of airspace necessary to ensure the requirement in this AD to obtain corrective or before February 29, 2016. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule airspace. This regulation is within the by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– to: U.S. Department of Transportation, scope of that authority as it would 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey establish Class D and Class E airspace, the European Aviation Safety Agency Avenue SE., West Bldg. Ground Floor and amend Class E airspace at Lake City (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’ EASA Rm. W12–140, Washington, DC 20590– Gateway Airport, Lake City, FL. Design Organization Approval (DOA). If 0001; Telephone: 1–800–647–5527; Fax: approved by the DOA, the approval must 202–493–2251. You must identify the Comments Invited include the DOA-authorized signature. Docket Number FAA–2015–4010; Interested persons are invited to (j) Related Information Airspace Docket No. 15–ASO–11, at the comment on this rule by submitting (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing beginning of your comments. You may such written data, views, or arguments, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA also submit and review received as they may desire. Comments that asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Airworthiness Directive 2015–0129, dated comments through the Internet at provide the factual basis supporting the July 6, 2015, for related information. This http://www.regulations.gov. You may views and suggestions presented are MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the review the public docket containing the particularly helpful in developing Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by proposal, any comments received, and reasoned regulatory decisions on the searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 2015–8432. any final disposition in person in the proposal. Comments are specifically (2) For service information identified in Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and invited on the overall regulatory, this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, aeronautical, economic, environmental, SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone except Federal holidays. The Docket and energy-related aspects of the +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email Office (telephone 1–800–647–5527), is proposal. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Jan 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\13JAP1.SGM 13JAP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 29, 2016.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149.
FR Citation81 FR 1588 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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