81 FR 29511 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 92 (May 12, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 92 (May 12, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-11096 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 92 (Thursday, May 12, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 29511-29514] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-11096] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0077; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-254-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72-212A airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require measuring the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and certain overhead stowage compartment fittings; removing certain fittings from the overhead stowage compartments and measuring the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and the overhead stowage compartment hooks, if necessary; and re-installing or repairing, as applicable, the Type III Emergency Exit doors. The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that interference occurred between a Type III Emergency Exit door and the surrounding passenger cabin furnishing during a production check. This action revises the NPRM by adding new proposed requirements for modifying the overhead stowage compartments. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent interference between a Type III Emergency Exit door and the overhead stowage compartment fitting installed on the rail; which could result in obstructed opening of a Type III Emergency Exit door during an emergency evacuation. Since these actions impose an additional burden over those proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes. DATES: We must receive comments on this SNPRM by June 27, 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 SNPRM, 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. 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- 0077; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: 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-2015-0077; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-254-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:// [[Page 29512]] 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 issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72-212A airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 23, 2015 (80 FR 3531) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that interference occurred between a Type III Emergency Exit door and the surrounding passenger cabin furnishing during a production check. The NPRM proposed to require measuring the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and certain overhead stowage compartment fittings; removing certain fittings from the overhead stowage compartments and measuring the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and the overhead stowage compartment hooks, if necessary; and re- installing or repairing, as applicable, the Type III Emergency Exit doors. Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued Since we issued the NPRM, we have determined that, in order to address the identified unsafe condition, additional requirements are needed for modifying the overhead stowage compartments (including removing the hooks and fittings from the lateral rails) and re- identifying the overhead stowage compartments with new part numbers. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0018, dated February 5, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72- 212A airplanes. The MCAI states: Interference between a Type III Emergency Exit door opening and surrounding passenger cabin furnishing was detected during a production check. Subsequent investigation identified an insufficient gap between the emergency exit door internal skin structure and the overhead stowage compartment fitting, installed on the rail, as a cause of the interference. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent an unobstructed opening of both Type III Emergency Exit doors in case of emergency evacuation. Prompted by this finding, EASA issued AD 2013-0280 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0280] to require a one-time check of the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit door internal skin and a relevant fitting and, depending on findings, the accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). That [EASA] AD was considered to be a temporary measure. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, ATR developed a design solution to ensure that no interference with surrounding structure occurs during opening of an emergency exit. ATR Service Bulletins (SB) ATR42-25-0185, SB ATR42-25-0186, SB ATR72-25-1148 and SB ATR72-25- 1149 were issued to provide the necessary modification instructions for in-service aeroplanes. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0280, which is superseded, and requires modification of the overhead bin attachment adjacent to the Type III emergency exit doors [The modification includes removing the hooks and fittings from the lateral rails and re-identifying the overhead stowage compartments]. Required actions include an additional measurement of the gap between the internal skin and overhead stowage compartment hooks of both Type III Emergency Exits, if necessary. Corrective actions include re- installing the Type III Emergency Exit doors and doing a repair. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 0077. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Service has issued the following service information: ATR Service Bulletin ATR42 25-0180, dated August 19, 2013, which describes procedures for, among other things, removing certain fittings from the overhead stowage compartments, measuring the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and the overhead stowage compartment hooks, re-installing the Type III Emergency Exit doors, and repair. ATR Service Bulletin ATR72 25-1141, dated August 19, 2013, which describes procedures for, among other things, removing certain fittings from the overhead stowage compartments, measuring the gap between the Type III Emergency Exit doors and the overhead stowage compartment hooks, and re-installing the Type III Emergency Exit doors. ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0185, dated November 21, 2014, which describes procedures for modifying the overhead stowage compartments. ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0186, dated November 21, 2014, which describes procedures for modifying the overhead stowage compartments. ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1148, dated November 21, 2014, which describes procedures for modifying the overhead stowage compartments. ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1149, dated November 21, 2014, which describes procedures for modifying the overhead stowage compartments. 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. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this proposed AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This SNPRM 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 these same type designs. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this SNPRM affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the new basic requirements of this SNPRM. 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 SNPRM on U.S. operators to be $1,360, or $340, or per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 1 work-hour for a cost of $85 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 [[Page 29513]] 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): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-0077; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM- 254-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 27, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) on which ATR Modification 6518 has been embodied in production, except those airplanes on which ATR Modification 7294 has been embodied in production. (2) ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72- 212A airplanes on which ATR Modification 6517 has been embodied in production, except those airplanes on which ATR Modification 7294 has been embodied in production. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that interference occurred between a Type III Emergency Exit door and the surrounding passenger cabin furnishing during a production check. We are issuing this AD to prevent interference between a Type III Emergency Exit door and the overhead stowage compartment fitting installed on the rail; which could result in obstructed opening of a Type III Emergency Exit door during an emergency evacuation. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Measurement of Gap Between Type III Emergency Exit Doors and Certain Overhead Stowage Compartment Fittings For all airplanes, except those airplanes on which ATR Modification 7152 has been embodied in production and except airplanes having MSN 1002, 1005, 1089, 1094, 1095, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, or 1102: Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, measure the gap between each Type III Emergency Exit door, left hand (LH) and right hand (RH), and the overhead stowage compartment fitting installed on the rail, by unlocking and slightly rotating the LH and RH Type III Emergency Exit doors with the doors remaining on the lower fittings. Use a shim gauge 6 millimeters (mm) (0.236 inch) thick, to measure the gap between the internal skin of the doors and the relevant fittings, part number (P/N) S2522924620000 (LH fitting) and P/N S2522924620100 (RH fitting). Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Illustrations may be found in the applicable ATR Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 25-23-02, figure 87, item 90/100. Note 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD: It might be necessary to pull on the door blanket to correctly see the door internal skin. (h) Re-Installation of Type III Emergency Exit Doors During the measurement required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined that there is a gap equal to or greater than 6 mm (0.236 inch): Before further flight, re-install the LH and RH Type III Emergency Exit Doors, in accordance with paragraph 3.C.(1)(d) of the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25- 0180, dated August 19, 2013; or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1141, dated August 19, 2013; as applicable. (i) Removal of Fitting and Measurement of Gap Between Door Internal Skin and Overhead Stowage Compartment Hooks During the measurement required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined that there is a gap less than 6 mm (0.236 inch): Before further flight, remove the fitting P/N S2522924620000 (LH fitting) or P/N S2522924620100 (RH fitting), and measure the gap between the internal skin of the LH and RH Type III Emergency Exit Doors and the overhead stowage compartment hooks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25- 0180, dated August 19, 2013; or ATR72-25-1141, dated August 19, 2013; as applicable. (1) If, during the measurement required by paragraph (i) of this AD, it is determined that there is a gap equal to or greater than 6 mm (0.236 inch): Before further flight, re-install the LH and RH Type III Emergency Exit Doors, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0180, dated August 19, 2013; or ATR72-25-1141, dated August 19, 2013; as applicable. (2) If, during the measurement required by paragraph (i) of this AD, it is determined that there is a gap less than 6 mm (0.236 inch): Before further flight, repair using 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). (j) Modification of Overhead Stowage Compartments and Re- Identification of Part Number Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the overhead stowage compartments, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD. (1) For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25- 0185, dated November 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0185, dated November 21, 2014. (2) For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25- 0186, dated November 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0186, dated November 21, 2014. (3) For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25- 1148, dated November 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1148, dated November 21, 2014. (4) For airplanes identified in ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25- 1149, dated November 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-25-1149, dated November 21, 2014. [[Page 29514]] (k) 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. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0018, dated February 5, 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-2015-0077. (2) 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. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 4, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-11096 Filed 5-11-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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identified in an RC step, must be done to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
for any deviations to RC steps, including Federal Aviation Administration Washington, DC 20590.
substeps and identified figures. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be 14 CFR Part 39 Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
deviated from using accepted methods in 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0077; Directorate
accordance with the operator’s maintenance W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Identifier 2013–NM–254–AD]
or inspection program without obtaining Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, RIN 2120–AA64 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
including substeps and identified figures, can Federal holidays.
still be done as specified, and the airplane Airworthiness Directives; ATR—GIE
Avions de Transport Régional For service information identified in
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Airplanes this SNPRM, contact ATR—GIE Avions
(6) The inspections specified in paragraph
de Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre
(g) of this AD are approved as an AMOC to AGENCY: Federal Aviation Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France;
paragraph (h) of AD 2006–11–11 for the
Administration (FAA), DOT. telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33
inspections of Significant Structural Items
(SSI) 53–30–07 and 53–60–07 (fuselage lap ACTION: Supplemental notice of (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email
splices, left and right upper fastener row) proposed rulemaking (NPRM); continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet
listed in the May 2003 or June 2005 revision reopening of comment period. http://www.aerochain.com. You may
of the Boeing 757 Maintenance Planning Data view this referenced service information
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier at the FAA, Transport Airplane
(MPD) Document D622N001–9. This AMOC proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
applies only to the common areas identified Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
for certain ATR—GIE Avions de Renton, WA. For information on the
in paragraphs (m)(6)(i) and (m)(6)(ii) of this
Transport Régional Model ATR42–500 availability of this material at the FAA,
AD. All provisions of AD 2006–11–11 that
and Model ATR72–212A airplanes. The call 425–227–1221.
are not specifically referenced in the above
NPRM proposed to require measuring
statements remain fully applicable and must
the gap between the Type III Emergency Examining the AD Docket
be complied with as specified in AD 2006–
11–11. Operators may revise their FAA-
Exit doors and certain overhead stowage You may examine the AD docket on
approved maintenance or inspection program compartment fittings; removing certain the Internet at http://
with these alternative inspections for fittings from the overhead stowage www.regulations.gov by searching for
common areas. compartments and measuring the gap and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(i) Common areas inspected before the between the Type III Emergency Exit 0077; or in person at the Docket
effective date of this AD in accordance with doors and the overhead stowage Management Facility between 9 a.m.
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing compartment hooks, if necessary; and and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–53– re-installing or repairing, as applicable, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
0090, dated June 2, 2005. the Type III Emergency Exit doors. The contains this proposed AD, the
(ii) Common areas inspected in accordance NPRM was prompted by a report regulatory evaluation, any comments
with the Accomplishment Instructions of indicating that interference occurred received, and other information. The
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin between a Type III Emergency Exit door
street address for the Docket Office
757–53–0090, Revision 1, dated November and the surrounding passenger cabin
(telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the
19, 2015. furnishing during a production check.
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
This action revises the NPRM by adding
(n) Related Information available in the AD docket shortly after
new proposed requirements for
(1) For more information about this AD, receipt.
modifying the overhead stowage
contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, compartments. We are proposing this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), prevent interference between a Type III International Branch, ANM–116,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA Emergency Exit door and the overhead Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5348; fax: 562– stowage compartment fitting installed 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
627–5210; email: eric.schrieber@faa.gov. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
on the rail; which could result in
(2) For service information identified in fax: 425–227–1149.
obstructed opening of a Type III
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Emergency Exit door during an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
emergency evacuation. Since these
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC Comments Invited
D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001;
actions impose an additional burden
over those proposed in the NPRM, we We invite you to send any written
telephone: 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax:
206–766–5683; Internet https:// are reopening the comment period to relevant data, views, or arguments about
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this allow the public the chance to comment this proposed AD. Send your comments
referenced service information at the FAA, on these proposed changes. to an address listed under the
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind DATES: We must receive comments on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information this SNPRM by June 27, 2016. FAA–2015–0077; Directorate Identifier
on the availability of this material at the ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2013–NM–254–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
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FAA, call 425–227–1221. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 5,
methods: economic, environmental, and energy
2016.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Michael Kaszycki, consider all comments received by the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
[FR Doc. 2016–11168 Filed 5–11–16; 8:45 am] • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
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www.regulations.gov, including any 2013–0280] to require a one-time check of the • ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–25–
personal information you provide. We gap between the Type III Emergency Exit 1148, dated November 21, 2014, which
will also post a report summarizing each door internal skin and a relevant fitting and, describes procedures for modifying the
depending on findings, the accomplishment
substantive verbal contact we receive overhead stowage compartments.
of applicable corrective action(s). That
about this proposed AD. [EASA] AD was considered to be a temporary
• ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–25–
measure. 1149, dated November 21, 2014, which
Discussion
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, ATR describes procedures for modifying the
We issued a notice of proposed developed a design solution to ensure that no overhead stowage compartments.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR interference with surrounding structure This service information is reasonably
part 39 by adding an AD that would occurs during opening of an emergency exit. available because the interested parties
apply to certain ATR—GIE Avions de ATR Service Bulletins (SB) ATR42–25–0185, have access to it through their normal
Transport Régional Model ATR42–500 SB ATR42–25–0186, SB ATR72–25–1148 and course of business or by the means
and Model ATR72–212A airplanes. The SB ATR72–25–1149 were issued to provide
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
the necessary modification instructions for
NPRM published in the Federal
in-service aeroplanes. Comments
Register on January 23, 2015 (80 FR For the reason described above, this
3531) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA We gave the public the opportunity to
prompted by a report indicating that AD 2013–0280, which is superseded, and participate in developing this proposed
interference occurred between a Type III requires modification of the overhead bin AD. We received no comments on the
Emergency Exit door and the attachment adjacent to the Type III NPRM or on the determination of the
surrounding passenger cabin furnishing emergency exit doors [The modification cost to the public.
during a production check. The NPRM includes removing the hooks and fittings
from the lateral rails and re-identifying the FAA’s Determination and Requirements
proposed to require measuring the gap
overhead stowage compartments]. of This SNPRM
between the Type III Emergency Exit
doors and certain overhead stowage Required actions include an additional This product has been approved by
compartment fittings; removing certain measurement of the gap between the the aviation authority of another
fittings from the overhead stowage internal skin and overhead stowage country, and is approved for operation
compartments and measuring the gap compartment hooks of both Type III in the United States. Pursuant to our
between the Type III Emergency Exit Emergency Exits, if necessary. bilateral agreement with the State of
doors and the overhead stowage Corrective actions include re-installing Design Authority, we have been notified
compartment hooks, if necessary; and the Type III Emergency Exit doors and of the unsafe condition described in the
re-installing or repairing, as applicable, doing a repair. You may examine the MCAI and service information
the Type III Emergency Exit doors. MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet referenced above. We are proposing this
at http://www.regulations.gov by AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued searching for and locating Docket No. information and determined an unsafe
Since we issued the NPRM, we have FAA–2015–0077. condition exists and is likely to exist or
determined that, in order to address the develop on other products of these same
identified unsafe condition, additional Related Service Information Under 1 type designs.
requirements are needed for modifying CFR Part 51 Certain changes described above
the overhead stowage compartments Avions de Transport Régional Service expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
(including removing the hooks and has issued the following service result, we have determined that it is
fittings from the lateral rails) and re- information: necessary to reopen the comment period
identifying the overhead stowage • ATR Service Bulletin ATR42 25– to provide additional opportunity for
compartments with new part numbers. 0180, dated August 19, 2013, which the public to comment on this SNPRM.
The European Aviation Safety Agency describes procedures for, among other
things, removing certain fittings from Costs of Compliance
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European the overhead stowage compartments, We estimate that this SNPRM affects
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness measuring the gap between the Type III 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Directive 2015–0018, dated February 5, Emergency Exit doors and the overhead We also estimate that it would take
2015 (referred to after this as the stowage compartment hooks, re- about 4 work-hours per product to
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness installing the Type III Emergency Exit comply with the new basic
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct doors, and repair. requirements of this SNPRM. The
an unsafe condition on certain ATR— • ATR Service Bulletin ATR72 25– average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
GIE Avions de Transport Régional 1141, dated August 19, 2013, which Required parts would cost about $0 per
Model ATR42–500 and Model ATR72– describes procedures for, among other product. Based on these figures, we
212A airplanes. The MCAI states: things, removing certain fittings from estimate the cost of this SNPRM on U.S.
the overhead stowage compartments, operators to be $1,360, or $340, or per
Interference between a Type III Emergency
Exit door opening and surrounding passenger
measuring the gap between the Type III product.
cabin furnishing was detected during a Emergency Exit doors and the overhead In addition, we estimate that any
production check. stowage compartment hooks, and re- necessary follow-on actions would take
Subsequent investigation identified an installing the Type III Emergency Exit about 1 work-hour for a cost of $85 per
insufficient gap between the emergency exit doors. product. We have no way of
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door internal skin structure and the overhead • ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–25– determining the number of aircraft that
stowage compartment fitting, installed on the 0185, dated November 21, 2014, which might need these actions.
rail, as a cause of the interference. describes procedures for modifying the
This condition, if not detected and
overhead stowage compartments. Authority for This Rulemaking
corrected, could prevent an unobstructed
opening of both Type III Emergency Exit • ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–25– Title 49 of the United States Code
doors in case of emergency evacuation. 0186, dated November 21, 2014, which specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Prompted by this finding, EASA issued AD describes procedures for modifying the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
2013–0280 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/ overhead stowage compartments. section 106, describes the authority of
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the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (a) Comments Due Date (h) Re-Installation of Type III Emergency
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more We must receive comments by June 27, Exit Doors
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2016. During the measurement required by
authority. paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined
(b) Affected ADs that there is a gap equal to or greater than 6
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, None. mm (0.236 inch): Before further flight, re-
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: install the LH and RH Type III Emergency
(c) Applicability Exit Doors, in accordance with paragraph
General requirements.’’ Under that This AD applies to the airplanes, 3.C.(1)(d) of the Accomplishment
section, Congress charges the FAA with certificated in any category, identified in Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. 25–0180, dated August 19, 2013; or ATR
air commerce by prescribing regulations (1) ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Service Bulletin ATR72–25–1141, dated
for practices, methods, and procedures Régional Model ATR42–500 airplanes, all August 19, 2013; as applicable.
the Administrator finds necessary for manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) on (i) Removal of Fitting and Measurement of
safety in air commerce. This regulation which ATR Modification 6518 has been Gap Between Door Internal Skin and
is within the scope of that authority embodied in production, except those Overhead Stowage Compartment Hooks
because it addresses an unsafe condition airplanes on which ATR Modification 7294
has been embodied in production. During the measurement required by
that is likely to exist or develop on paragraph (g) of this AD, if it is determined
(2) ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
products identified in this rulemaking Régional Model ATR72–212A airplanes on that there is a gap less than 6 mm (0.236
action. which ATR Modification 6517 has been inch): Before further flight, remove the fitting
embodied in production, except those P/N S2522924620000 (LH fitting) or P/N
Regulatory Findings S2522924620100 (RH fitting), and measure
airplanes on which ATR Modification 7294
We determined that this proposed AD has been embodied in production. the gap between the internal skin of the LH
would not have federalism implications and RH Type III Emergency Exit Doors and
under Executive Order 13132. This (d) Subject the overhead stowage compartment hooks, in
Air Transport Association (ATA) of accordance with the Accomplishment
proposed AD would not have a Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–
substantial direct effect on the States, on America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
25–0180, dated August 19, 2013; or ATR72–
the relationship between the national (e) Reason 25–1141, dated August 19, 2013; as
Government and the States, or on the This AD was prompted by a report applicable.
distribution of power and indicating that interference occurred between (1) If, during the measurement required by
responsibilities among the various a Type III Emergency Exit door and the paragraph (i) of this AD, it is determined that
levels of government. surrounding passenger cabin furnishing there is a gap equal to or greater than 6 mm
For the reasons discussed above, I (0.236 inch): Before further flight, re-install
during a production check. We are issuing
certify this proposed regulation: the LH and RH Type III Emergency Exit
this AD to prevent interference between a
Doors, in accordance with the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Type III Emergency Exit door and the
Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; overhead stowage compartment fitting
Bulletin ATR42–25–0180, dated August 19,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the installed on the rail; which could result in 2013; or ATR72–25–1141, dated August 19,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures obstructed opening of a Type III Emergency 2013; as applicable.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Exit door during an emergency evacuation. (2) If, during the measurement required by
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (f) Compliance paragraph (i) of this AD, it is determined that
Alaska; and Comply with this AD within the
there is a gap less than 6 mm (0.236 inch):
4. Will not have a significant Before further flight, repair using a method
compliance times specified, unless already approved by the Manager, International
economic impact, positive or negative, done.
on a substantial number of small entities Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
(g) Measurement of Gap Between Type III Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
under the criteria of the Regulatory Safety Agency (EASA); or ATR—GIE Avions
Flexibility Act. Emergency Exit Doors and Certain Overhead
Stowage Compartment Fittings de Transport Régional’s EASA Design
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Organization Approval (DOA).
For all airplanes, except those airplanes on
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation which ATR Modification 7152 has been (j) Modification of Overhead Stowage
safety, Incorporation by reference, embodied in production and except airplanes Compartments and Re-Identification of Part
having MSN 1002, 1005, 1089, 1094, 1095, Number
Safety.
1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, or 1102: Within 4 months after the effective date of
The Proposed Amendment Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the overhead stowage
this AD, measure the gap between each Type compartments, in accordance with the
Accordingly, under the authority III Emergency Exit door, left hand (LH) and
delegated to me by the Administrator, Accomplishment Instructions of the
right hand (RH), and the overhead stowage applicable service information identified in
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part compartment fitting installed on the rail, by paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD.
39 as follows: unlocking and slightly rotating the LH and (1) For airplanes identified in ATR Service
RH Type III Emergency Exit doors with the Bulletin ATR42–25–0185, dated November
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS doors remaining on the lower fittings. Use a 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–25–
DIRECTIVES shim gauge 6 millimeters (mm) (0.236 inch) 0185, dated November 21, 2014.
thick, to measure the gap between the (2) For airplanes identified in ATR Service
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 internal skin of the doors and the relevant Bulletin ATR42–25–0186, dated November
continues to read as follows: fittings, part number (P/N) S2522924620000 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–25–
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (LH fitting) and P/N S2522924620100 (RH 0186, dated November 21, 2014.
fitting). (3) For airplanes identified in ATR Service
§ 39.13 [Amended] Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Bulletin ATR72–25–1148, dated November
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Illustrations may be found in the applicable 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–25–
ATR Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 25–23–02, 1148, dated November 21, 2014.
the following new airworthiness
figure 87, item 90/100. (4) For airplanes identified in ATR Service
directive (AD): Note 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD: It might Bulletin ATR72–25–1149, dated November
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–0077; be necessary to pull on the door blanket to 21, 2014: ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–25–
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–254–AD. correctly see the door internal skin. 1149, dated November 21, 2014.
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(k) Other FAA AD Provisions DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE schedules, contact the Regulatory
The following provisions also apply to this Secretariat Division at 202–501–4755.
AD: GENERAL SERVICES Please cite FAR Case 2016–003.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND I. Background
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to SPACE ADMINISTRATION DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested to revise the provision of the FAR that
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 48 CFR Parts 14 and 52 addresses the Government’s cost to
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your award and administer a contract, for the
[FAR Case 2016–003; Docket No. 2016–
request to your principal inspector or local 0003, Sequence No. 1] purpose of evaluating bids for multiple
Flight Standards District Office, as awards. The FAR provision at 52.214–
appropriate. If sending information directly RIN 9000–AN21 22, Evaluation of Bids for Multiple
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Awards, which was issued in March
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Federal Acquisition Regulation: 1990, reflects that $500 is the
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Administrative Cost To Issue and administrative cost to the Government
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Administer a Contract for issuing and administering contracts.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), Based on inflation factors and escalating
telephone 425–227–1137; fax: 425–227–1149. General Services Administration (GSA), annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) data
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- and the National Aeronautics and Space available, an upward adjustment of $500
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Administration (NASA). in the provision to $1,000 is a realistic
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate ACTION: Proposed rule.
reflection of the actual cost to the
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Government. We used the CPI calculator
inspector, the manager of the local flight SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are at the following web address, http://
standards district office/certificate holding proposing to amend the Federal data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl, to
district office. The AMOC approval letter Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise calculate the upward adjustment. We
must specifically reference this AD. the estimated administrative cost to plugged in the base line year 1990 and
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any award and administer a contract, for the $500 and it came up with $907.00, and
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective purpose of evaluating bids for multiple we rounded up to $1,000. This cost will
actions from a manufacturer, the action must awards. be reviewed periodically and updated as
be accomplished using a method approved deemed appropriate.
DATES: Interested parties should submit
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
written comments to the Regulatory II. Discussion and Analysis
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
Secretariat Division at one of the
EASA; or ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
addresses shown below on or before Amendments to FAR subparts 14.2
Régional’s EASA DOA. If approved by the and 52.2 are proposed by this
July 11, 2016 to be considered in the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- rulemaking. A monetary adjustment is
formation of the final rule.
authorized signature. proposed for FAR 14.201–8, Price
ADDRESSES: Submit comments in
(l) Related Information Related Factors, and clause 52.214–22,
response to FAR case 2016–003 by any Evaluation of Bids for Multiple Awards.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing of the following methods: The adjustment from $500 to $1,000 is
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA • Regulations.gov: http://
to reflect a realistic estimate of the cost
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0018, dated www.regulations.gov. Submit comments
to the Government to issue and
February 5, 2015, for related information. via the Federal eRulemaking portal by
administer a contract.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket searching for ‘‘FAR Case 2016–003’’.
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov Select the link ‘‘Comment Now’’ that III. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
by searching for and locating Docket No. corresponds with ‘‘FAR Case 2016– Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and
FAA–2015–0077. 003.’’ Follow the instructions provided 13563 direct agencies to assess all costs
(2) For service information identified in on the screen. Please include your and benefits of available regulatory
this AD, contact ATR—GIE Avions de name, company name (if any), and alternatives and, if regulation is
Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, ‘‘FAR Case 2016–003’’ on your attached necessary, to select regulatory
31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 document. approaches that maximize net benefits
(0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; • Mail: General Services (including potential economic,
email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Administration, Regulatory Secretariat environmental, public health and safety
Internet http://www.aerochain.com. You may Division (MVCB), ATTN: Ms. Flowers, effects, distributive impacts, and
view this referenced service information at 1800 F Street NW., 2nd Floor, equity). E.O. 13563 emphasizes the
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Washington, DC 20405. importance of quantifying both costs
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Instructions: Please submit comments and benefits, of reducing costs, of
information on the availability of this only and cite FAR Case 2016–003, in all harmonizing rules, and of promoting
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. correspondence related to this case. All flexibility. This is not a significant
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 4, comments received will be posted regulatory action and, therefore, was not
2016. without change to http://
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subject to review under Section 6(b) of
Michael Kaszycki, www.regulations.gov, including any E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and
personal and/or business confidential Review, dated September 30, 1993. This
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
information provided. proposed rule is not a major rule under
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 5 U.S.C. 804.
[FR Doc. 2016–11096 Filed 5–11–16; 8:45 am]
Michael O. Jackson, Procurement
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Analyst, at 202–208–4949 for V. Regulatory Flexibility Act
clarification of content. For information DoD, GSA, and NASA do not expect
pertaining to status or publication this proposed rule to have a significant
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this SNPRM by June 27, 2016. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 29511 | |
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