81_FR_62198 81 FR 62024 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

81 FR 62024 - 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 174 (September 8, 2016)

Page Range62024-62026
FR Document2016-21165

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an occurrence that was reported of rudder pedal restriction on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the large potable water system (LPWS) installed, equipped with in-line heaters. This proposed AD would require installation of shrinkable tubes on the water piping of the basic potable water system (BPWS). We are proposing this AD to prevent water spray in case of a failed pipe or coupling during water filling on the ground. This condition, if not corrected, could freeze parts of the flight control system possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-21165]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9056; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-007-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by an occurrence that was reported of rudder 
pedal restriction on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the large potable 
water system (LPWS) installed, equipped with in-line heaters.

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This proposed AD would require installation of shrinkable tubes on the 
water piping of the basic potable water system (BPWS). We are proposing 
this AD to prevent water spray in case of a failed pipe or coupling 
during water filling on the ground. This condition, if not corrected, 
could freeze parts of the flight control system possibly resulting in 
reduced control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed 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: 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 NPRM, 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-2016-
9056; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9056; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-007-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0013, dated January 14, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Saab AB, Saab 
Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    An occurrence was reported of rudder pedal restriction on a SAAB 
2000 aeroplane with the Large Potable Water System (LPWS) installed, 
equipped with in-line heaters (options 38:201 and 38:201-1). 
Subsequent investigation showed that this event was the result of a 
ruptured in-line heater attachment, causing water leakage at the 
inlet tubing for the in-line heater in the lower part of the forward 
fuselage (Zone 116). In flight, the water froze on the rudder 
control mechanism, causing the rudder pedal restriction. Analysis 
after the reported event indicates that the pitch control mechanism 
(including pitch disconnect/spring unit) may also be frozen, which 
would prevent disconnection and normal pitch control.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in further 
occurrences of water spray, possibly resulting in reduced control of 
the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued 
Emergency AD 2013-0172-E, to require deactivation of the LPWS. 
Following that, EASA AD 2013-0172R1 introduced a temporary 
alternative procedure for filling, reactivation and operation of the 
LPWS.
    Finally, EASA AD 2014-0255 was issued, superseding EASA AD 2013-
0172R1, to require a modification allowing reactivating of the 
system and the use of regular filling procedures.
    Although the Basic Potable Water System (BPWS) does not contain 
an in-line heater, which was the major risk contributor and the 
actual cause of the previous leakage events in the LPWS, a Zonal 
Safety Analysis performed by SAAB concluded that the implementation 
of spray shield (tube/hose) for the water piping is necessary for 
the BPWS as well, to protect the flight controls and electrical 
equipment from water spray in case of a failed pipe or coupling 
during water filling on ground.
    Consequently SAAB developed a modification and issued Service 
Bulletin (SB) 2000-38-012 to provide modification instructions to 
install shrinkable tubes as spray shields.
    For reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
installation of shrinkable tubes on the water piping of the BPWS.

    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-2016-
9056.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Saab has issued Service Bulletin 2000-38-012, dated August 20, 
2015. The service information describes how to install shrinkable tubes 
on the water piping of the BPWS. This service information is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 7 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $3,650 
per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $29,120 or $4,160 per product.

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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Saab 
Aerosystems): Docket No. FAA-2016-9056; Directorate Identifier 2016-
NM-007-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 24, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly 
known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, 
certificated in any category, serial numbers 017, 019 through 021 
inclusive, 027 through 028 inclusive, 030, 034, 040, 050, and 052.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/waste.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by an occurrence that was reported of 
rudder pedal restriction on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the 
large potable water system (LPWS) installed, equipped with in-line 
heaters. We are issuing this AD to prevent water spray in case of a 
failed pipe or coupling during water filling on the ground. This 
condition, if not corrected, could freeze parts of the flight 
control system, possibly resulting in reduced control of the 
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repair of Basic Potable Water System (BPWS)

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, install 
shrinkable tubes on the water piping of the BPWS, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of SAAB Service Bulletin 2000-38-
012, dated August 20, 2015.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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/ACO, send it to ATTN: Sharam 
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 
Aerosystems' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0013, dated January 14, 
2016, 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-2016-9056.
    (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 August 24, 2016.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-21165 Filed 9-7-16; 8:45 am]
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62024 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 174 / Thursday, September 8, 2016 / Proposed Rules Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) Inspections, Related Investigative of the local flight standards district office/ Actions, and Corrective Actions for Group 1, certificate holding district office. § 39.13 [Amended] Configuration 2 Airplanes (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable For Group 1, Configuration 2 airplanes, as level of safety may be used for any repair, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding modification, or alteration required by this the following new airworthiness identified in SASB 737–55–1059 R1: Except as specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, at AD if it is approved by the Boeing directive (AD): Commercial Airplanes Organization the applicable time specified in paragraph The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB 737–55–1059 Designation Authorization (ODA) that has R1, do the actions specified in paragraphs been authorized by the Manager, Seattle 2016–9068; Directorate Identifier 2016– (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD; and do all ACO, to make those findings. To be NM–067–AD. applicable related investigative and approved, the repair method, modification (a) Comments Due Date corrective actions; in accordance with the deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737– the certification basis of the airplane, and the We must receive comments by October 24, approval must specifically refer to this AD. 2016. 55–1059 R1, except as specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related (k) Related Information (b) Affected ADs investigative and corrective actions before (1) For more information about this AD, None. further flight. Repeat the inspections contact Gaetano Settineri, Aerospace specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, (c) Applicability (h)(3) of this AD, if applicable, thereafter at FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., This AD applies to The Boeing Company the applicable intervals specified in Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB 737– Model 737–300, –400, and –500 series 6577; fax: 425–917–6590; email: 55–1059 R1. Options specified in SASB 737– airplanes, certificated in any category, as gaetano.settineri@faa.gov. 55–1059 R1, for accomplishing the identified in Boeing Special Attention (2) For service information identified in inspections are acceptable for the Service Bulletin 737–55–1059, Revision 1, corresponding requirements of this paragraph this AD, contact Boeing Commercial dated April 6, 2016 (‘‘SASB 737–55–1059 provided that the inspections are done at the Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services R1’’). applicable times in paragraph 1.E., Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB 737–55–1059 R1. Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– (d) Subject 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; (1) Do a high frequency eddy current Air Transport Association (ATA) of inspection for cracking of the skin around Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You America Code 55; Horizontal stabilizer. any repair done as specified in the structural may view this referenced service information repair manual or any external doubler repair, at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, (e) Unsafe Condition and a detailed inspection for any loose or any 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For This AD was prompted by reports of cracks missing fastener of repaired doublers. information on the availability of this in horizontal stabilizer lower skins. We are (2) Do a detailed inspection for cracking of material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks the inspar lower skin of the horizontal Issued in Renton, Washington, on August in horizontal stabilizer lower skins resulting stabilizer in unrepaired areas. 24, 2016. in reduced local stiffness of the stabilizer, (3) Do a low frequency eddy current John P. Piccola, Jr., which can cause heavy vibration leading to inspection for cracking of the forward Acting Manager, Transport Airplane loss of structural integrity of the horizontal fastener row of any external doubler repair. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. stabilizer. (i) Service Information Exceptions [FR Doc. 2016–21148 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] (f) Compliance (1) Where SASB 737–55–1059 R1, specifies BILLING CODE 4910–13–P a compliance time ‘‘after the Revision 1 date Comply with this AD within the of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires compliance times specified, unless already compliance within the specified compliance done. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION time after the effective date of this AD. (g) Inspections, Related Investigative (2) If any cracking, corrosion, hole Federal Aviation Administration Actions, and Corrective Actions for Group 1, elongation, or loose or missing fastener is Configuration 1 Airplanes found during any inspection required by this AD, and SASB 737–55–1059 R1, specifies to 14 CFR Part 39 For Group 1, Configuration 1 airplanes, as contact Boeing for repair instructions: Before [Docket No. FAA–2016–9056; Directorate identified in SASB 737–55–1059 R1: Except further flight, repair the cracking, corrosion, Identifier 2016–NM–007–AD] as specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, at hole elongation, loose or missing fasteners the applicable time specified in paragraph using a method approved in accordance with RIN 2120–AA64 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB 737–55–1059 the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of R1, do a detailed inspection for cracking of this AD. Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, the horizontal stabilizer lower skin; and do Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) all applicable related investigative and (AMOCs) corrective actions; in accordance with the Airplanes Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 737– (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 55–1059 R1, except as specified in paragraph Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to AGENCY: Federal Aviation (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Administration (FAA), DOT. investigative and corrective actions before using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (NPRM). further flight. Repeat the inspection of the request to your principal inspector or local horizontal stabilizer lower skin, if applicable, Flight Standards District Office, as SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS thereafter at the applicable intervals specified appropriate. If sending information directly in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of SASB airworthiness directive (AD) for certain to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 737–55–1059 R1. Options specified in SASB attention of the person identified in 737–55–1059 R1, for accomplishing the SAAB 2000 airplanes. This proposed paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may inspections are acceptable for the be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO–AMOC- AD was prompted by an occurrence that corresponding requirements of this paragraph Requests@faa.gov. was reported of rudder pedal restriction provided that the inspections are done at the (2) Before using any approved AMOC, on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with applicable times in paragraph 1.E., notify your appropriate principal inspector, the large potable water system (LPWS) ‘‘Compliance,’’ of the SASB 737–55–1059 R1. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager installed, equipped with in-line heaters. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:36 Sep 07, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\08SEP1.SGM 08SEP1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 174 / Thursday, September 8, 2016 / Proposed Rules 62025 This proposed AD would require WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227– Although the Basic Potable Water System installation of shrinkable tubes on the 1112 ; fax 425–227–1149. (BPWS) does not contain an in-line heater, water piping of the basic potable water which was the major risk contributor and the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: system (BPWS). We are proposing this actual cause of the previous leakage events in Comments Invited the LPWS, a Zonal Safety Analysis performed AD to prevent water spray in case of a by SAAB concluded that the implementation failed pipe or coupling during water We invite you to send any written of spray shield (tube/hose) for the water filling on the ground. This condition, if relevant data, views, or arguments about piping is necessary for the BPWS as well, to not corrected, could freeze parts of the this proposed AD. Send your comments protect the flight controls and electrical flight control system possibly resulting to an address listed under the equipment from water spray in case of a in reduced control of the airplane. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. failed pipe or coupling during water filling DATES: We must receive comments on FAA–2016–9056; Directorate Identifier on ground. 2016–NM–007–AD’’ at the beginning of Consequently SAAB developed a this proposed AD by October 24, 2016. modification and issued Service Bulletin (SB) ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite 2000–38–012 to provide modification using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory, instructions to install shrinkable tubes as 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy spray shields. methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will For reasons described above, this [EASA] • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the AD requires installation of shrinkable tubes http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this on the water piping of the BPWS. instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments. You may examine the MCAI in the • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we AD docket on the Internet at http:// • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We 9056. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive Related Service Information Under 1 • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD. CFR Part 51 Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Discussion 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Saab has issued Service Bulletin W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., The European Aviation Safety Agency 2000–38–012, dated August 20, 2015. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent The service information describes how p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European to install shrinkable tubes on the water Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness piping of the BPWS. This service For service information identified in Directive 2016–0013, dated January 14, information is reasonably available this NPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab 2016 (referred to after this as the because the interested parties have Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linköping, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness access to it through their normal course Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct of business or by the means identified +46 13 18 4874; email saab2000.tech an unsafe condition for certain Saab AB, in the ADDRESSES section. support@saabgroup.com; Internet Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 FAA’s Determination and Requirements http://www.saabgroup.com. You may airplanes. The MCAI states: of This Proposed AD view this referenced service information An occurrence was reported of rudder at the FAA, Transport Airplane pedal restriction on a SAAB 2000 aeroplane This product has been approved by Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., with the Large Potable Water System (LPWS) the aviation authority of another Renton, WA. For information on the installed, equipped with in-line heaters country, and is approved for operation availability of this material at the FAA, (options 38:201 and 38:201–1). Subsequent in the United States. Pursuant to our call 425–227–1221. investigation showed that this event was the bilateral agreement with the State of result of a ruptured in-line heater attachment, Design Authority, we have been notified Examining the AD Docket causing water leakage at the inlet tubing for of the unsafe condition described in the the in-line heater in the lower part of the MCAI and service information You may examine the AD docket on forward fuselage (Zone 116). In flight, the the Internet at http:// water froze on the rudder control referenced above. We are proposing this www.regulations.gov by searching for mechanism, causing the rudder pedal AD because we evaluated all pertinent and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– restriction. Analysis after the reported event information and determined an unsafe 9056; or in person at the Docket indicates that the pitch control mechanism condition exists and is likely to exist or Management Facility between 9 a.m. (including pitch disconnect/spring unit) may develop on other products of the same and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, also be frozen, which would prevent type design. except Federal holidays. The AD docket disconnection and normal pitch control. This condition, if not corrected, could Costs of Compliance contains this proposed AD, the result in further occurrences of water spray, regulatory evaluation, any comments possibly resulting in reduced control of the We estimate that this proposed AD received, and other information. The aeroplane. affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry. street address for the Docket Operations To address this potential unsafe condition, We also estimate that it would take office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in EASA issued Emergency AD 2013–0172–E, to about 6 work-hours per product to mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS the ADDRESSES section. Comments will require deactivation of the LPWS. Following comply with the basic requirements of be available in the AD docket shortly that, EASA AD 2013–0172R1 introduced a this proposed AD. The average labor after receipt. temporary alternative procedure for filling, rate is $85 per work-hour. Required reactivation and operation of the LPWS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Finally, EASA AD 2014–0255 was issued, parts would cost about $3,650 per Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace superseding EASA AD 2013–0172R1, to product. Based on these figures, we Engineer, International Branch, ANM– require a modification allowing reactivating estimate the cost of this proposed AD on 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, of the system and the use of regular filling U.S. operators to be $29,120 or $4,160 FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, procedures. per product. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:36 Sep 07, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\08SEP1.SGM 08SEP1

62026 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 174 / Thursday, September 8, 2016 / Proposed Rules Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding principal inspector, or lacking a principal Title 49 of the United States Code inspector, the manager of the local flight specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness standards district office/certificate holding rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): district office. The AMOC approval letter section 106, describes the authority of Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known must specifically reference this AD. the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems): Docket (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more No. FAA–2016–9056; Directorate requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Identifier 2016–NM–007–AD. actions from a manufacturer, the action must detail the scope of the Agency’s be accomplished using a method approved authority. (a) Comments Due Date by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by October 24, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2016. the European Aviation Safety Agency Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems’ General requirements.’’ Under that EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). None. section, Congress charges the FAA with If approved by the DOA, the approval must promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability include the DOA-authorized signature. air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to certain Saab AB, Saab (i) Related Information for practices, methods, and procedures Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing the Administrator finds necessary for Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA safety in air commerce. This regulation airplanes, certificated in any category, serial Airworthiness Directive 2016–0013, dated is within the scope of that authority numbers 017, 019 through 021 inclusive, 027 January 14, 2016, for related information. because it addresses an unsafe condition through 028 inclusive, 030, 034, 040, 050, This MCAI may be found in the AD docket and 052. that is likely to exist or develop on on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject by searching for and locating Docket No. action. Air Transport Association (ATA) of FAA–2016–9056. America Code 38, Water/waste. (2) For service information identified in Regulatory Findings this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, (e) Reason SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone We determined that this proposed AD +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by an occurrence that was reported of rudder pedal restriction saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; under Executive Order 13132. This on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You proposed AD would not have a large potable water system (LPWS) installed, may view this service information at the substantial direct effect on the States, on equipped with in-line heaters. We are issuing FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 the relationship between the national this AD to prevent water spray in case of a Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Government and the States, or on the failed pipe or coupling during water filling information on the availability of this distribution of power and on the ground. This condition, if not material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. responsibilities among the various corrected, could freeze parts of the flight Issued in Renton, Washington, on August levels of government. control system, possibly resulting in reduced 24, 2016. For the reasons discussed above, I control of the airplane. John P. Piccola, Jr., certify this proposed regulation: (f) Compliance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; compliance times specified, unless already [FR Doc. 2016–21165 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (g) Repair of Basic Potable Water System (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (BPWS) 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Within 24 months after the effective date Alaska; and of this AD, install shrinkable tubes on the 4. Will not have a significant Federal Aviation Administration water piping of the BPWS, in accordance economic impact, positive or negative, with the Accomplishment Instructions of on a substantial number of small entities SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–38–012, dated 14 CFR Part 39 under the criteria of the Regulatory August 20, 2015. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9055; Directorate Flexibility Act. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2016–NM–071–AD] List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64 AD: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Airbus safety, Incorporation by reference, (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch Airplanes Safety. Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, AGENCY: Federal Aviation The Proposed Amendment if requested using the procedures found in 14 Administration (FAA), DOT. Accordingly, under the authority CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking delegated to me by the Administrator, send your request to your principal inspector (NPRM). the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part or local Flight Standards District Office, as mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS 39 as follows: appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new to the International Branch/ACO, send it to airworthiness directive (AD) for certain PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS ATTN: Sharam Daneshmandi, Aerospace Airbus Model A300 B4–600R series DIRECTIVES Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 airplanes, Model A300 C4–605R Variant Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; F airplanes, and Model A300 F4–600R ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 series airplanes. This proposed AD was telephone 425–227–1112 ; fax 425–227–1149. continues to read as follows: Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- prompted by the results of a full stress Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using analysis of the lower area of a certain VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:36 Sep 07, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\08SEP1.SGM 08SEP1


Document Created: 2018-02-09 13:12:32
Document Modified: 2018-02-09 13:12:32
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 24, 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 62024 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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