81 FR 61987 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61987-61990] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21155] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9070; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-118-AD; Amendment 39-18642; AD 2016-18-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B, G-IV, and GV airplanes; and certain Model GIV-X and GV-SP airplanes. This AD requires a one-time replacement of the actuator end cap fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) door, and revision of the maintenance or inspection program to establish the life limit of the end cap fitting. This AD was prompted by a report of the failure of the right MLG to extend due to fatigue cracking of the end cap fitting. We are issuing this AD to prevent such cracking, which could result in depletion of the combined (left) and utility hydraulic system fluid and the nitrogen emergency blowdown system, failure of the combined (left) hydraulic system (all phases) to provide adequate hydraulic pressure, and failure of the MLG to extend when commanded. DATES: This AD is effective September 23, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 23, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by October 24, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965- 3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9070. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9070; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and [[Page 61988]] other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5569; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We have received a report of an incident involving a Model G-1159A (G-III) airplane. During approach, the right MLG failed to extend during normal or alternative extension procedures. We have determined that the MLG door actuator end cap fitting is subject to fatigue cracking, allowing for the depletion of the combined (left) and utility hydraulic system fluid and the nitrogen emergency blowdown system. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the combined (left) hydraulic system (all phrases) to provide adequate hydraulic pressure and failure of the MLG to extend when commanded. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following temporary revisions (TRs), which provide procedures for replacing MLG door actuator end cap fittings, and establish life limits for the end cap fittings. Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual, TR 32-2, dated April 29, 2016. Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual, TR 5-3, dated April 29, 2016. Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 22, 2016. Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual TR 5-2, dated April 22, 2016. Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated April 29, 2016. Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 29, 2016. Gulfstream G450 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 22, 2016. Gulfstream G450 Maintenance Manual TR 5-2, dated April 22, 2016. Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated May 20, 2016. Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated May 20, 2016. Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated May 20, 2016. Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated May 20, 2016. Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 15, 2016. Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 15, 2016. Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual TR 32-3, dated April 15, 2016. Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 15, 2016. Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 15, 2016. Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual TR 5-2, dated April 15, 2016. Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated April 29, 2016. Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual TR 5-7, dated April 29, 2016. Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated May 20, 2016. Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated May 20, 2016. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires repetitively replacing the MLG door actuator end cap fittings and revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to establish life limits for MLG door actuator end cap fittings. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because fatigue cracking of the MLG door actuator end cap fitting could result in depletion of the combined (left) and utility hydraulic system fluid and the nitrogen emergency blowdown system, failure of the combined (left) hydraulic system (all phrases) to provide adequate hydraulic pressure, and failure of the MLG to extend when commanded. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2016-9070 and Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-118-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 1,409 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parts cost Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost ($) product ($) operators ($) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement........................... 37 work-hours x $85 per $698 $3,843 $5,414,787 hour = $3,145. Maintenance/inspection program 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 119,765 revision. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 61989]] 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-18-11 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-18642; Docket No. FAA-2016-9070; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-118-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 23, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD. (1) All Model G-1159 airplanes. (2) All Model G-1159A airplanes. (3) All Model G-1159B airplanes. (4) All Model G-IV airplanes. (5) All Model GV airplanes. (6) Model GIV-X airplanes, serial numbers 4001 through 4350 inclusive. (7) Model GV-SP airplanes, serial numbers 5001 through 5542 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that the right main landing gear (MLG) failed to extend due to fatigue cracking of the end cap fitting. We are issuing this AD to prevent such cracking, which could result in depletion of the combined (left) and utility hydraulic system fluid and the nitrogen emergency blowdown system, failure of the combined (left) hydraulic system (all phrases) to provide adequate hydraulic pressure, and failure of the MLG to extend when commanded. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) MLG Actuator End Cap Fitting Replacement Before the accumulation of 9,500 total landings on the MLG actuator end cap fitting, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Replace the end cap fitting, in accordance with the applicable temporary revision (TR) identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(11) of this AD. For airplanes on which the number of total accumulated landings since new cannot be determined, do the replacement within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (1) Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual TR 32-3, dated April 15, 2016. (2) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated April 29, 2016. (3) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated April 29, 2016. (4) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated April 29, 2016. (5) Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 22, 2016. (6) Gulfstream G450 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 22, 2016. (7) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated May 20, 2016. (8) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated May 20, 2016. (9) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated May 20, 2016. (10) Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 15, 2016. (11) Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 15, 2016. (h) Revision of Maintenance/Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information for the part number 1159HM20178 MLG actuator end cap fitting in the applicable TR identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(11) of this AD. The initial compliance time to replace the MLG actuator end cap fitting, as specified in the TR, is before the accumulation of 9,500 total landings on the end cap fitting, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (1) Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 15, 2016. (2) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual TR 5-7, dated April 29, 2016. (3) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 29, 2016. (4) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 29, 2016. (5) Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual TR 5-2, dated April 22, 2016. (6) Gulfstream G450 Maintenance Manual TR 5-2, dated April 22, 2016. (7) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated May 20, 2016. (8) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated May 20, 2016. (9) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated May 20, 2016. (10) Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 15, 2016. (11) Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual TR 5-2, dated April 15, 2016. (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (j) Special Flight Permit A special flight permit may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane, for one flight only, to a location where the MLG actuator end cap fitting can be replaced, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 [[Page 61990]] 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: 404-474-5569; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision (TR) 32-2, dated April 29, 2016. (ii) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 29, 2016. (iii) Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 22, 2016. (iv) Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual TR 5-2, dated April 22, 2016. (v) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated April 29, 2016. (vi) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 29, 2016. (vii) Gulfstream G450 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 22, 2016. (viii) Gulfstream G450 Maintenance Manual TR 5-2, dated April 22, 2016. (ix) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated May 20, 2016. (x) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated May 20, 2016. (xi) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated May 20, 2016. (xii) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated May 20, 2016. (xiii) Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 15, 2016. (xiv) Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 15, 2016. (xv) Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual TR 32-3, dated April 15, 2016. (xvi) Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated April 15, 2016. (xvii) Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual TR 32-1, dated April 15, 2016. (xviii) Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual TR 5-2, dated April 15, 2016. (xix) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated April 29, 2016. (xx) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual TR 5-7, dated April 29, 2016. (xxi) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual TR 32-2, dated May 20, 2016. (xxii) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual TR 5-3, dated May 20, 2016. (3) For Gulfstream service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810- 4853; fax 912-965-3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 24, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-21155 Filed 9-7-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) If any discrepancy is found: Do the (l) Material Incorporated by Reference prompted by a report of the failure of
actions specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (1) The Director of the Federal Register the right MLG to extend due to fatigue
(g)(2)(ii) of this AD. approved the incorporation by reference cracking of the end cap fitting. We are
(i) Repair the discrepancy before further (IBR) of the service information listed in this issuing this AD to prevent such
flight using a method approved in paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
accordance with the procedures specified in
cracking, which could result in
part 51. depletion of the combined (left) and
paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) You must use this service information
(ii) On areas that are not repaired, repeat utility hydraulic system fluid and the
as applicable to do the actions required by
the inspections thereafter at the applicable this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. nitrogen emergency blowdown system,
times specified in paragraph 1.E., (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– failure of the combined (left) hydraulic
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service 53A1248, Revision 2, dated October 14, 2015. system (all phases) to provide adequate
Bulletin 737–53A1248, Revision 2, dated (ii) Reserved. hydraulic pressure, and failure of the
October 14, 2015. (3) For service information identified in MLG to extend when commanded.
(h) Terminating Action for AD 2005–21–06 this AD, contact Boeing Commercial DATES: This AD is effective September
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 23, 2016.
Accomplishment of the initial inspections Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
required by paragraph (g) of this AD Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
The Director of the Federal Register
terminates the requirements of AD 2005–21– 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; approved the incorporation by reference
06. Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. of certain publications listed in this AD
(i) Credit for Previous Actions (4) You may view this service information as of September 23, 2016.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, We must receive comments on this
This paragraph provides credit for the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For AD by October 24, 2016.
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, information on the availability of this
if those actions were performed before the ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert (5) You may view this service information
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Service Bulletin 737–53A1248, dated that is incorporated by reference at the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
September 9, 2004; or Boeing Alert Service National Archives and Records methods:
Bulletin 737–53A1248, Revision 1, dated Administration (NARA). For information on • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
September 10, 2007; which are not the availability of this material at NARA, call http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
incorporated by reference in this AD. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// instructions for submitting comments.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(AMOCs) locations.html. • Mail: U.S. Department of
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Transportation, Docket Operations,
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 30, 2016. M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Michael Kaszycki, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
requested using the procedures found in 14 Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
send your request to your principal inspector address above between 9 a.m. and 5
[FR Doc. 2016–21410 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am]
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P p.m., Monday through Friday, except
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Federal holidays.
attention of the person identified in For service information identified in
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this final rule, contact Gulfstream
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Aerospace Corporation, Technical
Requests@faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 14 CFR Part 39 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http://
of the local flight standards district office/ [Docket No. FAA–2016–9070; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–118–AD; Amendment www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 39–18642; AD 2016–18–11] technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You
level of safety may be used for any repair, may view this referenced service
RIN 2120–AA64 information at the FAA, Transport
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has the availability of this material at the
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
ACO, to make those findings. To be Administration (FAA), DOT. available on the Internet at http://
approved, the repair method, modification
ACTION: Final rule; request for www.regulations.gov by searching for
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the comments. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
approval must specifically refer to this AD. 9070.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(k) Related Information airworthiness directive (AD) for all Examining the AD Docket
(1) For more information about this AD, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation You may examine the AD docket on
contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, Model G–1159, G–1159A, G–1159B, the Internet at http://
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle G–IV, and GV airplanes; and certain www.regulations.gov by searching for
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Model GIV–X and GV–SP airplanes. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
This AD requires a one-time 9070; or in person at the Docket
phone: 425–917–6450; fax: 425–917–6590;
email: Alan.Pohl@faa.gov. replacement of the actuator end cap Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(2) Service information identified in this fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
AD that is not incorporated by reference is door, and revision of the maintenance or except Federal holidays. The AD docket
available at the addresses specified in inspection program to establish the life contains this AD, the regulatory
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. limit of the end cap fitting. This AD was evaluation, any comments received, and
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Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] (6) Gulfstream G450 Maintenance Manual
TR 32–1, dated April 22, 2016.
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (7) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness TR 32–1, dated May 20, 2016.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): (8) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual
section 106, describes the authority of 2016–18–11 Gulfstream Aerospace TR 32–1, dated May 20, 2016.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Corporation: Amendment 39–18642; (9) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual TR
Docket No. FAA–2016–9070; Directorate 32–2, dated May 20, 2016.
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more
Identifier 2016–NM–118–AD. (10) Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual TR
detail the scope of the Agency’s 32–1, dated April 15, 2016.
authority. (a) Effective Date (11) Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual TR
We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD is effective September 23, 2016. 32–1, dated April 15, 2016.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (h) Revision of Maintenance/Inspection
(b) Affected ADs
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Program
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that None.
Within 90 days after the effective date of
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to the Gulfstream program, as applicable, to incorporate the
air commerce by prescribing regulations Aerospace Corporation airplanes, certificated information for the part number
for practices, methods, and procedures in any category, identified in paragraphs 1159HM20178 MLG actuator end cap fitting
the Administrator finds necessary for (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD. in the applicable TR identified in paragraphs
safety in air commerce. This regulation (1) All Model G–1159 airplanes. (h)(1) through (h)(11) of this AD. The initial
is within the scope of that authority (2) All Model G–1159A airplanes. compliance time to replace the MLG actuator
because it addresses an unsafe condition (3) All Model G–1159B airplanes. end cap fitting, as specified in the TR, is
(4) All Model G–IV airplanes. before the accumulation of 9,500 total
that is likely to exist or develop on (5) All Model GV airplanes. landings on the end cap fitting, or within 90
products identified in this rulemaking (6) Model GIV–X airplanes, serial numbers days after the effective date of this AD,
action. 4001 through 4350 inclusive. whichever occurs later.
(7) Model GV–SP airplanes, serial numbers (1) Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual TR
Regulatory Findings
5001 through 5542 inclusive. 5–3, dated April 15, 2016.
This AD will not have federalism (2) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual TR
(d) Subject 5–7, dated April 29, 2016.
implications under Executive Order
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (3) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual
13132. This AD will not have a America Code 32, Landing gear. TR 5–3, dated April 29, 2016.
substantial direct effect on the States, on (4) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual
the relationship between the national (e) Unsafe Condition
TR 5–3, dated April 29, 2016.
government and the States, or on the This AD was prompted by a report that the (5) Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual
distribution of power and right main landing gear (MLG) failed to TR 5–2, dated April 22, 2016.
responsibilities among the various extend due to fatigue cracking of the end cap (6) Gulfstream G450 Maintenance Manual
levels of government. fitting. We are issuing this AD to prevent TR 5–2, dated April 22, 2016.
such cracking, which could result in (7) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual
For the reasons discussed above, I depletion of the combined (left) and utility TR 5–3, dated May 20, 2016.
certify that this AD: hydraulic system fluid and the nitrogen (8) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory emergency blowdown system, failure of the TR 5–3, dated May 20, 2016.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, combined (left) hydraulic system (all (9) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual TR
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under phrases) to provide adequate hydraulic 5–3, dated May 20, 2016.
pressure, and failure of the MLG to extend (10) Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual TR
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
when commanded. 5–3, dated April 15, 2016.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(f) Compliance (11) Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual TR
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 5–2, dated April 15, 2016.
in Alaska, and Comply with this AD within the
(4) Will not have a significant compliance times specified, unless already (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
economic impact, positive or negative, done. After the maintenance or inspection
on a substantial number of small entities (g) MLG Actuator End Cap Fitting program has been revised as required by
Replacement paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative
under the criteria of the Regulatory
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
Flexibility Act. Before the accumulation of 9,500 total used unless the actions or intervals are
landings on the MLG actuator end cap fitting, approved as an alternative method of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 or within 90 days after the effective date of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD, whichever occurs later: Replace the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
safety, Incorporation by reference, end cap fitting, in accordance with the AD.
applicable temporary revision (TR) identified
Safety. in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(11) of this (j) Special Flight Permit
Adoption of the Amendment AD. For airplanes on which the number of A special flight permit may be issued in
total accumulated landings since new cannot accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199
Accordingly, under the authority be determined, do the replacement within 90 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
delegated to me by the Administrator, days after the effective date of this AD. 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (1) Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual TR for one flight only, to a location where the
follows: 32–3, dated April 15, 2016. MLG actuator end cap fitting can be replaced,
(2) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual TR as required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 32–2, dated April 29, 2016.
(3) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
DIRECTIVES (AMOCs)
TR 32–2, dated April 29, 2016.
(4) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
TR 32–2, dated April 29, 2016. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
continues to read as follows: (5) Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. TR 32–1, dated April 22, 2016. requested using the procedures found in 14
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![61990 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 174 / Thursday, September 8, 2016 / Rules and Regulations
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (3) For Gulfstream service information of a certain publication listed in this AD
send your request to your principal inspector identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream as of October 13, 2016.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Aerospace Corporation, Technical
ADDRESSES: For service information
appropriate. If sending information directly Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the GA 31402–2206; telephone 800–810–4853; identified in this final rule, contact
attention of the person identified in fax 912–965–3520; email pubs@ Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
paragraph (l) of this AD. gulfstream.com; Internet http:// EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
notify your appropriate principal inspector, technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (4) You may view this service information 51; email account.airworth-eas@
of the local flight standards district office/ at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
airbus.com; Internet http://
certificate holding district office. www.airbus.com. You may view this
information on the availability of this
(l) Related Information material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. referenced service information at the
For more information about this AD, (5) You may view this service information FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
contact Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, that is incorporated by reference at the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–119A, National Archives and Records For information on the availability of
FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office Administration (NARA). For information on this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
(ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, the availability of this material at NARA, call
1221. It is also available on the Internet
Georgia 30337; phone: 404–474–5569; fax: 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- at http://www.regulations.gov by
404–474–5606; email: Gideon.Jose@faa.gov. searching for and locating Docket No.
locations.html.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference FAA–2016–6671.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 24, 2016. Examining the AD Docket
approved the incorporation by reference John P. Piccola, Jr.,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this You may examine the AD docket on
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Acting Manager, Transport Airplane the Internet at http://
part 51. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) You must use this service information [FR Doc. 2016–21155 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
as applicable to do the actions required by BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 6671; or in person at the Docket
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(i) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Temporary Revision (TR) 32–2, dated April DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
29, 2016. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(ii) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual Federal Aviation Administration contains this AD, the regulatory
TR 5–3, dated April 29, 2016. evaluation, any comments received, and
(iii) Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual 14 CFR Part 39 other information. The street address for
TR 32–1, dated April 22, 2016. the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
(iv) Gulfstream G350 Maintenance Manual [Docket No. FAA–2016–6671; Directorate 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
TR 5–2, dated April 22, 2016. Identifier 2015–NM–164–AD; Amendment U.S. Department of Transportation,
(v) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual 39–18643; AD 2016–18–12] Docket Operations, M–30, West
TR 32–2, dated April 29, 2016.
RIN 2120–AA64 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(vi) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual
TR 5–3, dated April 29, 2016. 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(vii) Gulfstream G450 Maintenance Manual
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Washington, DC 20590.
TR 32–1, dated April 22, 2016. Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
(viii) Gulfstream G450 Maintenance AGENCY: Federal Aviation Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Manual TR 5–2, dated April 22, 2016. Administration (FAA), Department of International Branch, ANM 116,
(ix) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
TR 32–1, dated May 20, 2016.
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(x) Gulfstream G500 Maintenance Manual
TR 5–3, dated May 20, 2016.
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
(xi) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual SUMMARY: We are adopting a new fax 425–227–1149.
TR 32–1, dated May 20, 2016. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(xii) Gulfstream G550 Maintenance Manual Airbus Model A300 B4–203 and A300
TR 5–3, dated May 20, 2016. B4–2C airplanes. This AD was Discussion
(xiii) Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual prompted by cracks found on pylon side We issued a notice of proposed
TR 32–1, dated April 15, 2016. panels (upper section) at rib 8. This AD rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(xiv) Gulfstream II Maintenance Manual TR requires a detailed inspection for crack part 39 by adding an AD that would
5–3, dated April 15, 2016. indications of the pylon side panels; a apply to certain Airbus Model A300 B4–
(xv) Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual
TR 32–3, dated April 15, 2016.
high frequency eddy current (HFEC) 203 and A300 B4–2C airplanes. The
(xvi) Gulfstream IIB Maintenance Manual inspection to confirm any crack NPRM published in the Federal
TR 5–3, dated April 15, 2016. indications; and repair of any cracking, Register on May 23, 2016 (81 FR 32256)
(xvii) Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual or modification of the pylon side panels, (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
TR 32–1, dated April 15, 2016. and repetitive inspections and repair if prompted by cracks found on pylon side
(xviii) Gulfstream III Maintenance Manual necessary. We are issuing this AD to panels (upper section) at rib 8. The
TR 5–2, dated April 15, 2016. detect and correct cracking of the pylon NPRM proposed to require a detailed
(xix) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual side panels. Such cracking could result inspection for crack indications of the
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TR 32–2, dated April 29, 2016. in pylon structural failure and in-flight pylon side panels; an HFEC inspection
(xx) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual
TR 5–7, dated April 29, 2016.
loss of an engine. to confirm any crack indications; and
(xxi) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual DATES: This AD is effective October 13, repair of any cracking, or modification
TR 32–2, dated May 20, 2016. 2016. of the pylon side panels, and repetitive
(xxii) Gulfstream V Maintenance Manual The Director of the Federal Register inspections and repair if necessary. We
TR 5–3, dated May 20, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference are issuing this AD to detect and correct
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 23, 2016. | |
| Contact | Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5569; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 61987 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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