81_FR_45205 81 FR 45072 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

81 FR 45072 - 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 133 (July 12, 2016)

Page Range45072-45075
FR Document2016-15927

We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The NPRM proposed to supersede AD 2012-24-06. AD 2012-24-06 currently requires replacing the stall warning computer (SWC) with a new SWC that provides an artificial stall warning in icing conditions, and modifying the airplane for the replacement of the SWC. The NPRM was prompted by a determination that airplanes with certain modifications were excluded from the applicability in AD 2012-24-06, and are affected by the identified unsafe condition; and the SWC required by AD 2012-24-06 contained erroneous logic. This action revises the NPRM by reducing the compliance time for replacing the SWCs. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent natural stall events during operation in icing conditions, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. Since this compliance time reduction imposes an additional burden to operators, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 133 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-15927]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-6544; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-198-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: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of 
comment period.

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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive 
(AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and 
SAAB 340B airplanes. The NPRM proposed to supersede AD 2012-24-06. AD 
2012-24-06 currently requires replacing the stall warning computer 
(SWC) with a new SWC that provides an artificial stall warning in icing 
conditions, and modifying the airplane for the replacement of the SWC. 
The NPRM was prompted by a determination that airplanes with certain 
modifications were excluded from the applicability in AD 2012-24-06, 
and are affected by the identified unsafe condition; and the SWC 
required by AD 2012-24-06 contained erroneous logic. This action 
revises the NPRM by reducing the compliance time for replacing the 
SWCs. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent 
natural stall events during operation in icing conditions, which could 
result in loss of control of the airplane. Since this compliance time 
reduction imposes an additional burden to operators, 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 August 26, 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 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-
6544; 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: 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

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to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. 
FAA-2015-6544; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-198-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

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Saab AB, Saab 
Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2015 (80 FR 78699) 
(``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to supersede AD 2012-24-06, Amendment 
39-17276 (77 FR 73279, December 10, 2012) (``AD 2012-24-06''). AD 2012-
24-06 currently requires replacing the SWC with a new SWC that provides 
an artificial stall warning in icing conditions, and modifying the 
airplane for the replacement of the SWC. The NPRM was prompted by a 
determination that airplanes with certain modifications were excluded 
from the applicability in AD 2012-24-06, and are affected by the 
identified unsafe condition; and the SWC required by AD 2012-24-06 
contained erroneous logic. The NPRM proposed to add airplanes to the 
applicability, and would add requirements to replace the existing SWCs 
with new, improved SWCs and modify the airplane for the new replacement 
of the SWC.

Actions Since Previous NPRM Was Issued

    Since we issued the NPRM, we have determined that the compliance 
time for replacing the SWCs must be reduced to ensure the unsafe 
condition is addressed prior to the beginning of icing season after 
publication of the AD. We have determined that parts are available to 
support the reduced compliance time.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0218, dated September 29, 2014 (referred 
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain Saab AB, Saab 
Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    A few natural stall events, specifically when operating in icing 
conditions, have been experienced on SAAB 340 series aeroplanes, 
without receiving a prior stall warning.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of 
control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, SAAB developed a 
modified stall warning system, incorporating improved stall warning 
logic, and issued Service Bulletin (SB) 340-27-098 and SB 340-27-
099, providing instructions to replace the Stall Warning Computer 
(SWC) with a new SWC, and instructions to activate the new SWC. The 
new system included stall warning curves optimized for operation in 
icing conditions, which are activated by selection of Engine Anti-
Ice.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011-0219 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2011-0219, which corresponds to FAA AD 2012-24-
06] to require installation of the improved SWC.
    After that [EASA] AD was issued, in-service experience with the 
improved stall warning system revealed cases of premature stall 
warning activation during the take-off phase. In numerous recorded 
cases, the onset of stall warning occurred without the 6 minute 
delay after weight off wheels.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to premature stick 
shaker activation and consequent increase in pilot workload during 
the take-off phase, possibly resulting in reduced control of the 
aeroplane.
    To correct this unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2013-0254 
[http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0254] retaining the requirements 
of EASA AD 2011-0219, which was superseded, to require deactivation 
of the ice speed curves in the improved SWC on SAAB 340 aeroplanes, 
in accordance with SAAB SB 340-27-116.
    Since EASA AD 2013-0254 was issued, SAAB developed a technical 
solution to eliminate the premature activation of the stall warning 
ice curves and issued SB 340-27-120 (modification of the existing 
Stall Warning System installation), SB 340-27-121 (activation of 
improved SWC for aeroplanes with a basic wing tip) and SB 340-27-122 
(activation of improved SWC for aeroplanes with an extended wing 
tip). SAAB SB 340-27-120 provides modification and installation 
instructions valid for pre- and post-SB 340-27-097, 340-27-098, SB 
340-27-099 and SB 340-27-116 aeroplanes. For aeroplanes modified in 
accordance with SAAB AB mod. No. 2650 and/or mod. No. 2859 which are 
no longer registered in Canada, SAAB AB issued SAAB AB SB 340-27-109 
to provide modification and installation instructions to remove the 
ice speed curve function.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0254, which is superseded, and requires 
modification of the Stall Warning and Identification System and 
replacement of the SWC with an improved unit.

    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-
6544.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued the following service 
information:
     Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-109, dated April 14, 2014.
     Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-116, dated October 18, 2013.
     Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-120, dated July 11, 2014.
     Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-121, dated July 11, 2014.
     Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-122, dated July 11, 2014.
    The service information describes procedures for deactivating the 
stall warning speed curves in the SWCs for certain airplanes; replacing 
the existing SWCs with new, improved SWCs; and modifying the airplane 
for the new replacement of the SWC. 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 considered the comments received.

Request To Reduce Compliance Time

    Saab asked that the compliance time in paragraph (h) of the 
proposed AD (in the NPRM) for replacement of the SWC be reduced from 12 
to 3 months. Saab stated that a global alternative method of compliance 
(AMOC) was issued by the FAA on September 4, 2014, with a compliance 
time of 18 months; therefore, operators should have scheduled 
replacement of the SWCs after the AMOC was issued. Saab also stated 
that the MCAI required compliance within 18 months after September 29, 
2014, and that time has expired. Saab added that reducing the 
compliance time to 3 months is more in line with the MCAI. In addition, 
Saab noted that all operators have ordered replacement SWCs, and Saab 
has those parts in stock and ready for delivery.
    We agree with the commenter's request to reduce the compliance 
time, for the reasons provided. We also note that reducing the 
compliance time will ensure that new SWCs are installed before the 
icing season begins. We have changed the compliance time in paragraph 
(h) of this proposed AD from 12 to 3 months accordingly.

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Request To Correct Email Address

    Saab asked that the Saab email address in the proposed AD (in the 
NPRM) be corrected to specify the following: 
[email protected].
    We agree with the commenter's request. The email address for Model 
SAAB 2000 airplanes was inadvertently cited in the NPRM. We have 
corrected the address in the ADDRESSES section and in paragraph (l)(2) 
of this proposed AD.

Request To Use Later Revisions of Service Information

    Silver Airways asked if we could include subsequent revisions of 
the referenced service information for AD 2012-24-06.
    We do not agree with the commenter's request because this proposed 
AD does not require the service information referenced in AD 2012-24-
06. This proposed AD does refer to the latest available service 
information for the proposed actions. Referring to a specific service 
bulletin in an AD and using the phrase ``or later FAA-approved 
revisions'' violates Office of the Federal Register regulations for 
approving materials that are incorporated by reference. However, 
operators may request approval to use a later revision of the 
referenced service information as an AMOC under the provisions of 
paragraph (k)(1) of this proposed AD. We have not changed this final 
rule regarding this issue.

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 105 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions that are required by AD 2012-24-06, and retained in 
this SNPRM, take about 78 work-hours per product, at an average labor 
rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $33,000 per 
product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that 
are required by AD 2012-24-06 is $39,630 per product.
    The new requirement of this SNPRM adds no additional economic 
burden.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2012-24-06, Amendment 39-17276 (77 FR 73279, December 10, 2012), and 
adding the following new AD:

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics: Docket No. FAA-2015-6544; Directorate 
Identifier 2014-NM-198-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 26, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2012-24-06, Amendment 39-17276 (77 FR 73279, 
December 10, 2012) (``AD 2012-24-06'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as 
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes, serial numbers 004 
through 159 inclusive.
    (2) Model SAAB 340B airplanes, serial numbers 160 through 459 
inclusive, except serial numbers 170, 342, 362, 363, 367, 372, 379, 
385, 395, 405, 409, 431, 441, and 455.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
Controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that airplanes with 
certain modifications were excluded from the applicability in AD 
2012-24-06, and are affected by the identified unsafe condition; and 
the stall warning computer (SWC) required by AD 2012-24-06 contained 
erroneous logic. We are issuing this AD to prevent natural stall 
events during operation in icing conditions, which could result in 
loss of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Deactivation of Stall Speed Curves

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this 
AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do the 
deactivation specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as 
applicable to airplane configuration, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-116, 
dated October 18, 2013.
    (1) For airplanes with a basic wing tip that has been modified 
using Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-098: Deactivate the stall speed 
curves in the SWC having part number (P/N) 0020AK6.

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    (2) For airplanes with an extended wing tip that has been 
modified using Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-099: Deactivate the 
stall speed curves in the SWC having P/N 0020AK7.

(h) Replacement of SWCs

    Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the 
replacement specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as 
applicable.
    (1) For airplanes with basic wing tips: Replace all SWCs with 
new, improved SWCs having P/N 0020AK6-1, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-121, 
dated July 11, 2014.
    (2) For airplanes with extended wing tips: Replace all SWCs with 
new, improved SWCs having P/N 0020AK7-1, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-122, 
dated July 11, 2014.

(i) Concurrent Modification

    Before or concurrently with the accomplishment of the applicable 
requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions specified 
in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable to airplane 
configuration.
    (1) For airplanes on which either Saab AB Mod No. 2650 or Mod 
No. 2859 is not installed: Modify the stall warning and 
identification system, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-120, dated July 11, 
2014.
    (2) For airplanes on which either Saab AB Mod No. 2650 or Mod 
No. 2859 is installed, or on which both mods are installed: Modify 
the stall warning and identification system, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-109, 
dated April 14, 2014.

(j) Parts Installation Prohibitions

    After the replacement required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no 
person may install any SWC having P/N 0020AK, 0020AK1, 0020AK2, 
0020AK4, 0020AK6, 0020AK7, or 0020AK3 MOD 1, on any airplane.

(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: 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.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0218, dated September 29, 
2014, 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-2015-6544.
    (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 June 23, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                    B787–81205–SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated                 Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,                  changes.
                                                    November 3, 2015. If any discrepant rotary               Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
                                                                                                                                                                   DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                    actuator is found, within 60 months after the            544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
                                                    effective date of this AD, do the actions                Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You           this SNPRM by August 26, 2016.
                                                    specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this          may view this referenced service information          ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                    AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment                at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,           using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                    Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin            1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                    B787–81205–SB270032–00, Issue 001, dated                 information on the availability of this               methods:
                                                    November 3, 2015.
                                                       (1) Replace the discrepant rotary actuator.
                                                                                                             material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                                                                                Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 28,          http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                       (2) Check the maintenance records to                  2016.
                                                    determine the flight cycles of each discrepant                                                                 instructions for submitting comments.
                                                    rotary actuator and, within 60 months after              John P. Piccola, Jr.,                                   • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                    the effective date of this AD, do all applicable         Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                      • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                    related investigative and corrective actions.            Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                    (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                    [FR Doc. 2016–16323 Filed 7–11–16; 8:45 am]           30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                    (AMOCs)                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                       (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft                                                                           Washington, DC 20590.
                                                    Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the                                                                         • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
                                                    authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                    requested using the procedures found in 14                                                                     30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                    CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,              Federal Aviation Administration                       W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                    send your request to your principal inspector                                                                  Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                    or local Flight Standards District Office, as            14 CFR Part 39                                        p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                    appropriate. If sending information directly                                                                   Federal holidays.
                                                    to the manager of the ACO, send it to the                [Docket No. FAA–2015–6544; Directorate
                                                    attention of the person identified in                    Identifier 2014–NM–198–AD]                              For service information identified in
                                                    paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may                                                                   this SNPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab
                                                                                                             RIN 2120–AA64                                         Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linköping,
                                                    be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
                                                    Requests@faa.gov.                                                                                              Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax
                                                       (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                                                                             Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,                    +46 13 18 4874; email
                                                    notify your appropriate principal inspector,             Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as                   saab340.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
                                                    or lacking a principal inspector, the manager            Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)                            Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
                                                    of the local flight standards district office/           Airplanes                                             You may view this referenced service
                                                    certificate holding district office.
                                                                                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             information at the FAA, Transport
                                                       (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                                    level of safety may be used for any repair               Administration (FAA), DOT.                            Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                                    required by this AD if it is approved by the             ACTION: Supplemental notice of                        SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                                    Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization                 proposed rulemaking (NPRM);                           the availability of this material at the
                                                    Designation Authorization (ODA) that has                 reopening of comment period.                          FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                    been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
                                                    to make those findings. For a repair method                                                                    Examining the AD Docket
                                                                                                             SUMMARY:   We are revising an earlier
                                                    to be approved, the repair must meet the                 proposed airworthiness directive (AD)                    You may examine the AD docket on
                                                    certification basis of the airplane, and the                                                                   the Internet at http://
                                                    approval must specifically refer to this AD.             for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics
                                                                                                             Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB                     www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                       (4) For service information that contains
                                                    steps that are labeled as Required for                   340B airplanes. The NPRM proposed to                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                    Compliance (RC), the provisions of                       supersede AD 2012–24–06. AD 2012–                     6544; or in person at the Docket
                                                    paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD           24–06 currently requires replacing the                Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                    apply.                                                   stall warning computer (SWC) with a                   and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                       (i) The steps labeled as RC, including                new SWC that provides an artificial stall             except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                    substeps under an RC step and any figures                warning in icing conditions, and                      contains this proposed AD, the
                                                    identified in an RC step, must be done to                                                                      regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                    comply with the AD. An AMOC is required                  modifying the airplane for the
                                                                                                             replacement of the SWC. The NPRM                      received, and other information. The
                                                    for any deviations to RC steps, including
                                                    substeps and identified figures.                         was prompted by a determination that                  street address for the Docket Office
                                                       (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be                   airplanes with certain modifications                  (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the
                                                    deviated from using accepted methods in                  were excluded from the applicability in               ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                    accordance with the operator’s maintenance               AD 2012–24–06, and are affected by the                available in the AD docket shortly after
                                                    or inspection program without obtaining                  identified unsafe condition; and the                  receipt.
                                                    approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,              SWC required by AD 2012–24–06                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                    including substeps and identified figures, can
                                                    still be done as specified, and the airplane             contained erroneous logic. This action                Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
                                                    can be put back in an airworthy condition.               revises the NPRM by reducing the                      Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
                                                                                                             compliance time for replacing the                     116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                    (i) Related Information                                  SWCs. We are proposing this                           FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
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                                                       (1) For more information about this AD,               supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to                          WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
                                                    contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer,                 prevent natural stall events during                   1112; fax 425–227–1149.
                                                    Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,                  operation in icing conditions, which                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                    FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                    Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
                                                                                                             could result in loss of control of the
                                                                                                             airplane. Since this compliance time                  Comments Invited
                                                    6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
                                                    fnu.winarto@faa.gov.                                     reduction imposes an additional burden                  We invite you to send any written
                                                       (2) For service information identified in             to operators, we are reopening the                    relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                    this AD, contact Boeing Commercial                       comment period to allow the public the                this proposed AD. Send your comments


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                                                    to an address listed under the                           an unsafe condition on certain Saab AB,                 You may examine the MCAI in the
                                                    ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.                  Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/                    AD docket on the Internet at http://
                                                    FAA–2015–6544; Directorate Identifier                    SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The                  www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                    2014–NM–198–AD’’ at the beginning of                     MCAI states:                                          and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                    your comments. We specifically invite                       A few natural stall events, specifically           6544.
                                                    comments on the overall regulatory,                      when operating in icing conditions, have
                                                    economic, environmental, and energy                                                                            Related Service Information Under 1
                                                                                                             been experienced on SAAB 340 series                   CFR Part 51
                                                    aspects of this proposed AD. We will                     aeroplanes, without receiving a prior stall
                                                    consider all comments received by the                    warning.                                                Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued
                                                    closing date and may amend this                             This condition, if not corrected, could            the following service information:
                                                    proposed AD based on those comments.                     result in loss of control of the aeroplane.             • Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–109,
                                                      We will post all comments we                              To address this potential unsafe condition,        dated April 14, 2014.
                                                    receive, without change, to http://                      SAAB developed a modified stall warning                 • Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–116,
                                                    www.regulations.gov, including any                       system, incorporating improved stall warning          dated October 18, 2013.
                                                    personal information you provide. We                     logic, and issued Service Bulletin (SB) 340–            • Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–120,
                                                    will also post a report summarizing each                 27–098 and SB 340–27–099, providing                   dated July 11, 2014.
                                                                                                             instructions to replace the Stall Warning               • Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–121,
                                                    substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                                                                             Computer (SWC) with a new SWC, and
                                                    about this proposed AD.                                                                                        dated July 11, 2014.
                                                                                                             instructions to activate the new SWC. The
                                                                                                                                                                     • Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–122,
                                                    Discussion                                               new system included stall warning curves
                                                                                                             optimized for operation in icing conditions,          dated July 11, 2014.
                                                       We issued a notice of proposed                        which are activated by selection of Engine              The service information describes
                                                    rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                        Anti-Ice.                                             procedures for deactivating the stall
                                                    part 39 by adding an AD that would                          Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011–0219             warning speed curves in the SWCs for
                                                    apply to certain Saab AB, Saab                           [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2011-0219,               certain airplanes; replacing the existing
                                                    Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/                            which corresponds to FAA AD 2012–24–06]               SWCs with new, improved SWCs; and
                                                    SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The                     to require installation of the improved SWC.          modifying the airplane for the new
                                                    NPRM published in the Federal                               After that [EASA] AD was issued, in-               replacement of the SWC. This service
                                                    Register on December 17, 2015 (80 FR                     service experience with the improved stall            information is reasonably available
                                                    78699) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM                          warning system revealed cases of premature            because the interested parties have
                                                                                                             stall warning activation during the take-off
                                                    proposed to supersede AD 2012–24–06,                                                                           access to it through their normal course
                                                                                                             phase. In numerous recorded cases, the onset
                                                    Amendment 39–17276 (77 FR 73279,                         of stall warning occurred without the 6               of business or by the means identified
                                                    December 10, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–24–                        minute delay after weight off wheels.                 in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                    06’’). AD 2012–24–06 currently requires                     This condition, if not corrected, could lead
                                                    replacing the SWC with a new SWC that                                                                          Comments
                                                                                                             to premature stick shaker activation and
                                                    provides an artificial stall warning in                  consequent increase in pilot workload during            We gave the public the opportunity to
                                                    icing conditions, and modifying the                      the take-off phase, possibly resulting in             participate in developing this proposed
                                                    airplane for the replacement of the                      reduced control of the aeroplane.                     AD. We considered the comments
                                                    SWC. The NPRM was prompted by a                             To correct this unsafe condition, EASA             received.
                                                    determination that airplanes with                        issued AD 2013–0254 [http://
                                                                                                             ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0254] retaining             Request To Reduce Compliance Time
                                                    certain modifications were excluded
                                                                                                             the requirements of EASA AD 2011–0219,                   Saab asked that the compliance time
                                                    from the applicability in AD 2012–24–                    which was superseded, to require
                                                    06, and are affected by the identified                                                                         in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD (in
                                                                                                             deactivation of the ice speed curves in the
                                                    unsafe condition; and the SWC required                                                                         the NPRM) for replacement of the SWC
                                                                                                             improved SWC on SAAB 340 aeroplanes, in
                                                    by AD 2012–24–06 contained erroneous                     accordance with SAAB SB 340–27–116.                   be reduced from 12 to 3 months. Saab
                                                    logic. The NPRM proposed to add                             Since EASA AD 2013–0254 was issued,                stated that a global alternative method
                                                    airplanes to the applicability, and                      SAAB developed a technical solution to                of compliance (AMOC) was issued by
                                                    would add requirements to replace the                    eliminate the premature activation of the stall       the FAA on September 4, 2014, with a
                                                    existing SWCs with new, improved                         warning ice curves and issued SB 340–27–              compliance time of 18 months;
                                                    SWCs and modify the airplane for the                     120 (modification of the existing Stall               therefore, operators should have
                                                                                                             Warning System installation), SB 340–27–              scheduled replacement of the SWCs
                                                    new replacement of the SWC.
                                                                                                             121 (activation of improved SWC for                   after the AMOC was issued. Saab also
                                                    Actions Since Previous NPRM Was                          aeroplanes with a basic wing tip) and SB              stated that the MCAI required
                                                    Issued                                                   340–27–122 (activation of improved SWC for
                                                                                                                                                                   compliance within 18 months after
                                                                                                             aeroplanes with an extended wing tip).
                                                      Since we issued the NPRM, we have                      SAAB SB 340–27–120 provides modification              September 29, 2014, and that time has
                                                    determined that the compliance time for                  and installation instructions valid for pre-          expired. Saab added that reducing the
                                                    replacing the SWCs must be reduced to                    and post-SB 340–27–097, 340–27–098, SB                compliance time to 3 months is more in
                                                    ensure the unsafe condition is                           340–27–099 and SB 340–27–116 aeroplanes.              line with the MCAI. In addition, Saab
                                                    addressed prior to the beginning of icing                For aeroplanes modified in accordance with            noted that all operators have ordered
                                                    season after publication of the AD. We                   SAAB AB mod. No. 2650 and/or mod. No.                 replacement SWCs, and Saab has those
                                                    have determined that parts are available                 2859 which are no longer registered in                parts in stock and ready for delivery.
                                                    to support the reduced compliance time.                  Canada, SAAB AB issued SAAB AB SB 340–                   We agree with the commenter’s
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                                                      The European Aviation Safety Agency                    27–109 to provide modification and                    request to reduce the compliance time,
                                                    (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                     installation instructions to remove the ice           for the reasons provided. We also note
                                                                                                             speed curve function.
                                                    for the Member States of the European                       For the reasons described above, this
                                                                                                                                                                   that reducing the compliance time will
                                                    Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness                     [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA            ensure that new SWCs are installed
                                                    Directive 2014–0218, dated September                     AD 2013–0254, which is superseded, and                before the icing season begins. We have
                                                    29, 2014 (referred to after this as the                  requires modification of the Stall Warning            changed the compliance time in
                                                    Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness                       and Identification System and replacement of          paragraph (h) of this proposed AD from
                                                    Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct                the SWC with an improved unit.                        12 to 3 months accordingly.


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                                                    Request To Correct Email Address                         product, at an average labor rate of $85              PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                       Saab asked that the Saab email                        per work-hour. Required parts cost                    DIRECTIVES
                                                    address in the proposed AD (in the                       about $33,000 per product. Based on
                                                                                                             these figures, the estimated cost of the              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                    NPRM) be corrected to specify the
                                                                                                             actions that are required by AD 2012–                 continues to read as follows:
                                                    following: saab340.techsupport@
                                                    saabgroup.com.                                           24–06 is $39,630 per product.                             Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                       We agree with the commenter’s                           The new requirement of this SNPRM
                                                                                                             adds no additional economic burden.                   § 39.13    [Amended]
                                                    request. The email address for Model
                                                    SAAB 2000 airplanes was inadvertently                                                                          ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                                                                                             Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                    cited in the NPRM. We have corrected                                                                           removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                                                                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                 2012–24–06, Amendment 39–17276 (77
                                                    the address in the ADDRESSES section
                                                                                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                FR 73279, December 10, 2012), and
                                                    and in paragraph (l)(2) of this proposed
                                                                                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                 adding the following new AD:
                                                    AD.
                                                                                                             section 106, describes the authority of
                                                                                                                                                                   Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics: Docket No.
                                                    Request To Use Later Revisions of                        the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                   FAA–2015–6544; Directorate Identifier
                                                    Service Information                                      Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                   2014–NM–198–AD.
                                                      Silver Airways asked if we could                       detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                                                                             authority.                                            (a) Comments Due Date
                                                    include subsequent revisions of the
                                                                                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under                 We must receive comments by August 26,
                                                    referenced service information for AD                                                                          2016.
                                                    2012–24–06.                                              the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                      We do not agree with the commenter’s                   Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                   (b) Affected ADs
                                                    request because this proposed AD does                    General requirements.’’ Under that                      This AD replaces AD 2012–24–06,
                                                    not require the service information                      section, Congress charges the FAA with                Amendment 39–17276 (77 FR 73279,
                                                    referenced in AD 2012–24–06. This                        promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in            December 10, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–24–06’’).
                                                    proposed AD does refer to the latest                     air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                                                                                                                                   (c) Applicability
                                                    available service information for the                    for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                                                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                    This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
                                                    proposed actions. Referring to a specific                                                                      Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB,
                                                    service bulletin in an AD and using the                  safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                                                                                                                                   Saab Aerosystems) Model 340A (SAAB/
                                                    phrase ‘‘or later FAA-approved                           is within the scope of that authority                 SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes,
                                                    revisions’’ violates Office of the Federal               because it addresses an unsafe condition              certificated in any category, as identified in
                                                    Register regulations for approving                       that is likely to exist or develop on                 paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
                                                    materials that are incorporated by                       products identified in this rulemaking                   (1) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes,
                                                    reference. However, operators may                        action.                                               serial numbers 004 through 159 inclusive.
                                                                                                                                                                      (2) Model SAAB 340B airplanes, serial
                                                    request approval to use a later revision                 Regulatory Findings                                   numbers 160 through 459 inclusive, except
                                                    of the referenced service information as                   We determined that this proposed AD                 serial numbers 170, 342, 362, 363, 367, 372,
                                                    an AMOC under the provisions of                          would not have federalism implications                379, 385, 395, 405, 409, 431, 441, and 455.
                                                    paragraph (k)(1) of this proposed AD.                    under Executive Order 13132. This                     (d) Subject
                                                    We have not changed this final rule                      proposed AD would not have a
                                                    regarding this issue.                                                                                            Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                             substantial direct effect on the States, on           America Code 27, Flight Controls.
                                                    FAA’s Determination and Requirements                     the relationship between the national
                                                                                                                                                                   (e) Reason
                                                    of This SNPRM                                            Government and the States, or on the
                                                                                                             distribution of power and                                This AD was prompted by a determination
                                                      This product has been approved by                                                                            that airplanes with certain modifications
                                                                                                             responsibilities among the various
                                                    the aviation authority of another                                                                              were excluded from the applicability in AD
                                                                                                             levels of government.                                 2012–24–06, and are affected by the
                                                    country, and is approved for operation                     For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                    in the United States. Pursuant to our                                                                          identified unsafe condition; and the stall
                                                                                                             certify this proposed regulation:                     warning computer (SWC) required by AD
                                                    bilateral agreement with the State of                      1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                2012–24–06 contained erroneous logic. We
                                                    Design Authority, we have been notified                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                 are issuing this AD to prevent natural stall
                                                    of the unsafe condition described in the                   2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the          events during operation in icing conditions,
                                                    MCAI and service information                             DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                which could result in loss of control of the
                                                    referenced above. We are proposing this                  (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                     airplane.
                                                    AD because we evaluated all pertinent                      3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in           (f) Compliance
                                                    information and determined an unsafe                     Alaska; and
                                                    condition exists and is likely to exist or                                                                        Comply with this AD within the
                                                                                                               4. Will not have a significant
                                                                                                                                                                   compliance times specified, unless already
                                                    develop on other products of these same                  economic impact, positive or negative,                done.
                                                    type designs.                                            on a substantial number of small entities
                                                      Certain changes described above                        under the criteria of the Regulatory                  (g) Deactivation of Stall Speed Curves
                                                    expand the scope of the NPRM. As a                       Flexibility Act.                                         For airplanes identified in paragraphs
                                                    result, we have determined that it is                                                                          (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Within 30 days
                                                    necessary to reopen the comment period                   List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    after the effective date of this AD, do the
                                                                                                               Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              deactivation specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
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                                                    to provide additional opportunity for
                                                    the public to comment on this SNPRM.                     safety, Incorporation by reference,                   (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable to airplane
                                                                                                                                                                   configuration, in accordance with the
                                                                                                             Safety.
                                                    Costs of Compliance                                                                                            Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
                                                                                                             The Proposed Amendment                                Bulletin 340–27–116, dated October 18, 2013.
                                                      We estimate that this SNPRM affects                                                                             (1) For airplanes with a basic wing tip that
                                                    105 airplanes of U.S. registry.                            Accordingly, under the authority                    has been modified using Saab Service
                                                      The actions that are required by AD                    delegated to me by the Administrator,                 Bulletin 340–27–098: Deactivate the stall
                                                    2012–24–06, and retained in this                         the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                 speed curves in the SWC having part number
                                                    SNPRM, take about 78 work-hours per                      39 as follows:                                        (P/N) 0020AK6.



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                                                      (2) For airplanes with an extended wing tip            standards district office/certificate holding         high frequency eddy current (HFEC),
                                                    that has been modified using Saab Service                district office. The AMOC approval letter             and ultrasonic inspections of the center
                                                    Bulletin 340–27–099: Deactivate the stall                must specifically reference this AD.                  section rear spar upper clevis lugs and
                                                    speed curves in the SWC having P/N                         (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                                                                             requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                                                                                                                                                   horizontal stabilizer rear spar upper
                                                    0020AK7.
                                                                                                             actions from a manufacturer, the action must          lugs, as applicable, for any cracking, and
                                                    (h) Replacement of SWCs                                  be accomplished using a method approved               related investigative and corrective
                                                      Within 3 months after the effective date of            by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–            actions if necessary. For certain
                                                    this AD: Do the replacement specified in                 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or          airplanes, this proposed AD would
                                                    paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as                the European Aviation Safety Agency                   require replacement of the center
                                                    applicable.                                              (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’ EASA            section rear spar upper chord with a
                                                      (1) For airplanes with basic wing tips:                Design Organization Approval (DOA). If                new part and a serviceable center
                                                    Replace all SWCs with new, improved SWCs                 approved by the DOA, the approval must
                                                    having P/N 0020AK6–1, in accordance with                 include the DOA-authorized signature.
                                                                                                                                                                   section assembly. This proposed AD
                                                    the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab                                                                        would also require repetitive HFEC and
                                                    Service Bulletin 340–27–121, dated July 11,              (l) Related Information                               fluorescent dye penetrant inspections of
                                                    2014.                                                       (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                  the center section for cracking of the
                                                      (2) For airplanes with extended wing tips:             Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA                 front and rear spar upper clevis lugs or
                                                    Replace all SWCs with new, improved SWCs                 Airworthiness Directive 2014–0218, dated              horizontal stabilizer front and rear spar
                                                    having P/N 0020AK7–1, in accordance with                 September 29, 2014, for related information.          upper lugs, and related investigative
                                                    the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab                  This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
                                                                                                                                                                   and corrective actions if necessary. We
                                                    Service Bulletin 340–27–122, dated July 11,              on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
                                                    2014.                                                    by searching for and locating Docket No.              are proposing this AD to detect and
                                                                                                             FAA–2015–6544.                                        correct cracking in the rear spar upper
                                                    (i) Concurrent Modification                                 (2) For service information identified in          clevis lugs of the center section, and in
                                                       Before or concurrently with the                       this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,           the rear spar upper lugs of the
                                                    accomplishment of the applicable                         SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone              horizontal stabilizer which could result
                                                    requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD, do             +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email             in the loss of structural integrity and
                                                    the actions specified in paragraph (i)(1) or             saab340.techsupport@saabgroup.com;                    controllability of the airplane.
                                                    (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable to airplane             Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You
                                                    configuration.                                                                                                 DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                                                                             may view this service information at the
                                                       (1) For airplanes on which either Saab AB             FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601             this proposed AD by August 26, 2016.
                                                    Mod No. 2650 or Mod No. 2859 is not                      Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                      ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                    installed: Modify the stall warning and                  information on the availability of this               using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                    identification system, in accordance with the            material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                    Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
                                                    Bulletin 340–27–120, dated July 11, 2014.                  Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 23,           methods:
                                                       (2) For airplanes on which either Saab AB             2016.                                                    • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                    Mod No. 2650 or Mod No. 2859 is installed,               Dorr M. Anderson,                                     http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                    or on which both mods are installed: Modify              Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    instructions for submitting comments.
                                                    the stall warning and identification system,             Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.             • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                    in accordance with the Accomplishment
                                                                                                             [FR Doc. 2016–15927 Filed 7–11–16; 8:45 am]              • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                    Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–                                                                  Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                    109, dated April 14, 2014.                               BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                                                                                   30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                    (j) Parts Installation Prohibitions                                                                            W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                       After the replacement required by                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          Washington, DC 20590.
                                                    paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may                                                                           • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                    install any SWC having P/N 0020AK,                       Federal Aviation Administration                       address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                    0020AK1, 0020AK2, 0020AK4, 0020AK6,                                                                            p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                    0020AK7, or 0020AK3 MOD 1, on any                        14 CFR Part 39                                        Federal holidays.
                                                    airplane.                                                                                                         For service information identified in
                                                                                                             [Docket No. FAA–2016–7426; Directorate
                                                    (k) Other FAA AD Provisions                              Identifier 2015–NM–199–AD]                            this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                       The following provisions also apply to this                                                                 Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
                                                    AD:                                                      RIN 2120–AA64                                         Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–
                                                       (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                                                                       65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone:
                                                    (AMOCs): The Manager, International                      Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                  206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–
                                                    Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane                      Company Airplanes                                     766–5680; Internet: https://
                                                    Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                                                                         www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
                                                                                                             AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                    approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                                                                        this referenced service information at
                                                    using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.              Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                    In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your               ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                 the FAA, Transport Airplane
                                                    request to your principal inspector or local             (NPRM).                                               Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                    Flight Standards District Office, as                                                                           Renton, WA. For information on the
                                                    appropriate. If sending information directly             SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                  availability of this material at the FAA,
                                                    to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:            airworthiness directive (AD) for certain              call 425–227–1221. It is also available
                                                    Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,                 The Boeing Company Model 737–100,                     on the Internet at http://
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                                                    International Branch, ANM–116, Transport                 –200, and –200C series airplanes. This                www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                    Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind                     proposed AD is intended to complete                   and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                    Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                       certain mandated programs intended to
                                                    telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.                                                                      7426.
                                                    Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-                support the airplane reaching its limit of
                                                                                                             validity (LOV) of the engineering data                Examining the AD Docket
                                                    AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
                                                    any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate               that support the established structural                 You may examine the AD docket on
                                                    principal inspector, or lacking a principal              maintenance program. This proposed                    the Internet at http://
                                                    inspector, the manager of the local flight               AD would require repetitive detailed,                 www.regulations.gov by searching for


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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
ActionSupplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period.
DatesWe must receive comments on this SNPRM by August 26, 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 45072 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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