81 FR 83180 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 224 (November 21, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 224 (November 21, 2016)
| Page Range | 83180-83182 | |
| FR Document | 2016-27309 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 224 (Monday, November 21, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 83180-83182] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27309] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9385; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-111-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-1159B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a review of airplane maintenance records, which revealed that incorrect rudder assemblies were installed on certain airplanes. This proposed AD would require certain inspections, and replacement or modification of the rudder assembly if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 5, 2017. 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 NPRM, 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. 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- 9385; 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 (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474- 5544; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9385; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-111-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 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 proposed AD. Discussion We reviewed Gulfstream airplane maintenance records which revealed that incorrect rudder assemblies were installed on certain Gulfstream Model G-1159B airplanes (also referred to by marketing designation GIIB). Investigation revealed that the Gulfstream GII/GIIB Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) did not clearly specify that the rudder assemblies for Model G-1159 airplanes (also referred to by marketing designation GII) have part number (P/N) 1159CS20004-3, and the rudder assemblies for Model G-1159B airplanes have P/N 1159CS25000-3/-9. Installation of rudders for Model G-1159 airplanes on Model G-1159B airplanes does not comply with the design fail-safe requirements for Model G-1159B airplanes. Although the rudder assembly designs are similar, the upper hinge configuration for Model G-1159B airplanes includes a dual load path to prevent control surface flutter in the event of middle or upper hinge failure. Installation of an incorrect rudder assembly could result in flutter and subsequent loss of the rudder, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin 468, dated February 17, 2016 (for Model G-1159 and Model G-1159B airplanes). The service information describes procedures for inspecting the rudder assembly to determine the part number, verifying that the part number of the rudder assembly matches what is recorded in the airplane maintenance records, inspecting the rudder hinges, and modifying the rudder assembly. 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 proposing 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. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 24 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 83181]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $2,040 = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements or modifications that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements or modifications: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement/modification...................... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $51,445 $51,700 $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2016-9385; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-111-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 5, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Gulfstream Model G-1159B airplanes, certificated in any category. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model G-1159B airplanes are also referred to by marketing designation GIIB. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27; Flight Controls. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a review of airplane maintenance records, which revealed that incorrect rudder assemblies were installed on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct the installation of incorrect rudder assemblies, which could result in flutter and subsequent loss of the rudder, and consequent loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection To Determine Rudder Assembly Part Number and Verification of Maintenance Records Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection to determine the part number of the rudder assembly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream GII/ IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 2016, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. If the rudder assembly does not have part number (P/N) 1159CS20004-3, within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, verify that the rudder assembly part number recorded in the aircraft maintenance records matches the part number of the rudder assembly installed on the airplane and if the rudder assembly part number does not match, correct the aircraft maintenance records accordingly. (h) Additional Inspection and Corrective Action If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, a rudder assembly having P/N 1159CS20004-3 is found, before further flight, do a general visual inspection of the middle and upper rudder hinges to determine if a one-piece or two-piece hinge is installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 2016, and do the applicable action specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. (1) For airplanes with a one-piece hinge installed: Do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (h)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Modify the rudder assembly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer [[Page 83182]] Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 2016. Note 1 to paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this AD: Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 2016, refers to Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Change Number 300, Amendment 1, dated May 21, 1984, as an additional source of guidance for accomplishment of the rudder modification. (ii) Replace the rudder assembly with a rudder assembly that has been modified as specified in Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Change Number 300. Do the replacement using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (2) For airplanes with a two-piece hinge installed: Re-identify the rudder assembly as having incorporated the actions in Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Change Number 300, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 2016. (i) Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications (1) Where Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 2016, specifies to record the rudder part number and serial number on the service reply card, that action is not required by this AD. (2) Where Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 2016, specifies to contact Gulfstream for instructions on modifying the rudder assembly, this AD requires modifying the rudder assembly before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (j) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed. (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 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)(1) 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. (3) Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(3)(i) and (k)(3)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5544; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. (2) For 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. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 2, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-27309 Filed 11-18-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1831y. Aerospace Corporation, Technical installed on certain Gulfstream Model
Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, G–1159B airplanes (also referred to by
Subpart I—[Removed and Reserved] Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone marketing designation GIIB).
■ 3. Remove and reserve subpart I, 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email Investigation revealed that the
consisting of §§ 390.180 through pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http:// Gulfstream GII/GIIB Illustrated Parts
390.185. www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ Catalog (IPC) did not clearly specify that
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You the rudder assemblies for Model G–1159
Dated at Washington, DC, this 15th day of
November, 2016. may view this referenced service airplanes (also referred to by marketing
information at the FAA, Transport designation GII) have part number (P/N)
By order of the Board of Directors.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue 1159CS20004–3, and the rudder
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
SW., Renton, WA. For information on assemblies for Model G–1159B airplanes
Valerie J. Best, the availability of this material at the have P/N 1159CS25000–3/–9.
Assistant Executive Secretary. FAA, call 425–227–1221. Installation of rudders for Model G–
[FR Doc. 2016–27898 Filed 11–18–16; 8:45 am] 1159 airplanes on Model G–1159B
Examining the AD Docket
BILLING CODE 6714–01–P airplanes does not comply with the
You may examine the AD docket on design fail-safe requirements for Model
the Internet at http:// G–1159B airplanes. Although the rudder
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for assembly designs are similar, the upper
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– hinge configuration for Model G–1159B
Federal Aviation Administration 9385; or in person at the Docket airplanes includes a dual load path to
Management Facility between 9 a.m. prevent control surface flutter in the
14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, event of middle or upper hinge failure.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Installation of an incorrect rudder
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9385; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–111–AD] contains this proposed AD, the assembly could result in flutter and
regulatory evaluation, any comments subsequent loss of the rudder, which
RIN 2120–AA64 received, and other information. The could result in loss of control of the
street address for the Docket Office
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream airplane.
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes ADDRESSES section. Comments will be Related Service Information Under 1
AGENCY: Federal Aviation available in the AD docket shortly after CFR Part 51
Administration (FAA), DOT. receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: We reviewed Gulfstream GII/IIB
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, Customer Bulletin 468, dated February
(NPRM).
Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, 17, 2016 (for Model G–1159 and Model
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office G–1159B airplanes). The service
airworthiness directive (AD) for all (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College information describes procedures for
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5544; inspecting the rudder assembly to
Model G–1159B airplanes. This fax: 404–474–5606; email: krista.greer@ determine the part number, verifying
proposed AD was prompted by a review faa.gov. that the part number of the rudder
of airplane maintenance records, which SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
assembly matches what is recorded in
revealed that incorrect rudder the airplane maintenance records,
assemblies were installed on certain Comments Invited inspecting the rudder hinges, and
airplanes. This proposed AD would We invite you to send any written modifying the rudder assembly. This
require certain inspections, and relevant data, views, or arguments about service information is reasonably
replacement or modification of the this proposal. Send your comments to available because the interested parties
rudder assembly if necessary. We are an address listed under the ADDRESSES have access to it through their normal
proposing this AD to address the unsafe section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– course of business or by the means
condition on these products. 2016–9385; Directorate Identifier 2016– identified in the ADDRESSES section.
DATES: We must receive comments on NM–111–AD’’ at the beginning of your FAA’s Determination
this proposed AD by January 5, 2017. comments. We specifically invite
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, We are proposing this AD because we
using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy evaluated all the relevant information
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will and determined the unsafe condition
methods: consider all comments received by the described previously is likely to exist or
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this develop in other products of the same
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD because of those type design.
instructions for submitting comments. comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we Proposed AD Requirements
• Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
This proposed AD would require
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
accomplishing the actions specified in
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
the service information described
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
previously.
Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail about this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion We estimate that this proposed AD
Federal holidays. We reviewed Gulfstream airplane affects 24 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
For service information identified in maintenance records which revealed estimate the following costs to comply
this NPRM, contact Gulfstream that incorrect rudder assemblies were with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per prod- Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost uct operators
Inspection ................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................................... $0 $85 $2,040
We estimate the following costs to do based on the results of the proposed might need these replacements or
any necessary replacements or inspection. We have no way of modifications:
modifications that would be required determining the number of aircraft that
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement/modification ............................................ 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ........................... $51,445 $51,700
Authority for This Rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory were installed on certain airplanes. We are
Flexibility Act. issuing this AD to detect and correct the
Title 49 of the United States Code installation of incorrect rudder assemblies,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 which could result in flutter and subsequent
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, loss of the rudder, and consequent loss of
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
section 106, describes the authority of control of the airplane.
safety, Incorporation by reference,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Safety. (f) Compliance
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s The Proposed Amendment Comply with this AD within the
authority. compliance times specified, unless already
Accordingly, under the authority done.
We are issuing this rulemaking under delegated to me by the Administrator,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (g) Inspection To Determine Rudder
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 39 as follows: Assembly Part Number and Verification of
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Maintenance Records
section, Congress charges the FAA with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Within 12 months after the effective date
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DIRECTIVES of this AD, do an inspection to determine the
air commerce by prescribing regulations part number of the rudder assembly, in
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 accordance with the Accomplishment
the Administrator finds necessary for continues to read as follows: Instructions of Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer
safety in air commerce. This regulation Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2016, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1)
is within the scope of that authority
§ 39.13 [Amended] of this AD. If the rudder assembly does not
because it addresses an unsafe condition have part number (P/N) 1159CS20004–3,
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding within 12 months after the effective date of
products identified in this rulemaking the following new airworthiness this AD, verify that the rudder assembly part
action. directive (AD): number recorded in the aircraft maintenance
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket records matches the part number of the
Regulatory Findings rudder assembly installed on the airplane
No. FAA–2016–9385; Directorate
We determined that this proposed AD Identifier 2016–NM–111–AD. and if the rudder assembly part number does
would not have federalism implications not match, correct the aircraft maintenance
under Executive Order 13132. This (a) Comments Due Date records accordingly.
proposed AD would not have a We must receive comments by January 5,
(h) Additional Inspection and Corrective
substantial direct effect on the States, on 2017.
Action
the relationship between the national (b) Affected ADs If, during the inspection required by
Government and the States, or on the None. paragraph (g) of this AD, a rudder assembly
distribution of power and having P/N 1159CS20004–3 is found, before
responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability further flight, do a general visual inspection
levels of government. This AD applies to all Gulfstream Model of the middle and upper rudder hinges to
For the reasons discussed above, I G–1159B airplanes, certificated in any determine if a one-piece or two-piece hinge
certify this proposed regulation: category. is installed, in accordance with the
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, G–1159B airplanes are also referred to by GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under marketing designation GIIB. February 17, 2016, and do the applicable
the DOT Regulatory Policies and action specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2)
(d) Subject of this AD, except as required by paragraph
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (i)(2) of this AD.
1979), Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27; Flight Controls. (1) For airplanes with a one-piece hinge
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation installed: Do the actions specified in
in Alaska, and (e) Unsafe Condition paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(4) Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by a review of (i) Modify the rudder assembly, in
economic impact, positive or negative, airplane maintenance records, which accordance with the Accomplishment
on a substantial number of small entities revealed that incorrect rudder assemblies Instructions of Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer
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Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, comply with the AD. An AMOC is required excessive vibration, cracking, failure of
2016. for any deviations to RC steps, including the engine mount front support pins,
Note 1 to paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this AD: substeps and identified figures. and loss of helicopter control.
Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in DATES: We must receive comments on
Number 468, dated February 17, 2016, refers
to Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Change accordance with the operator’s maintenance this proposed AD by January 20, 2017.
Number 300, Amendment 1, dated May 21, or inspection program without obtaining ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
1984, as an additional source of guidance for approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, any of the following methods:
accomplishment of the rudder modification. including substeps and identified figures, can • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
still be done as specified, and the airplane http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(ii) Replace the rudder assembly with a
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
rudder assembly that has been modified as online instructions for sending your
specified in Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service (l) Related Information comments electronically.
Change Number 300. Do the replacement (1) For more information about this AD, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
using a method approved in accordance with contact Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta Department of Transportation, Docket
of this AD.
(2) For airplanes with a two-piece hinge
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Operations, M–30, West Building
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
installed: Re-identify the rudder assembly as phone: 404–474–5544; fax: 404–474–5606;
having incorporated the actions in New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
email: krista.greer@faa.gov. DC 20590–0001.
Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Change (2) For service information identified in
Number 300, in accordance with the this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; p.m., Monday through Friday, except
February 17, 2016. telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; Federal holidays.
(i) Exceptions to Service Bulletin email pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http://
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ Examining the AD Docket
Specifications
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may You may examine the AD docket on
(1) Where Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer
view this referenced service information at the Internet at http://
Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17,
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, www.regulations.gov by searching for
2016, specifies to record the rudder part
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
number and serial number on the service and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
information on the availability of this
reply card, that action is not required by this 3257; or in person at the Docket
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
AD. Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
(2) Where Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Issued in Renton, Washington, on p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, November 2, 2016.
Federal holidays. The AD docket
2016, specifies to contact Gulfstream for Michael Kaszycki,
instructions on modifying the rudder contains this proposed AD, European
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, the
assembly, this AD requires modifying the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
rudder assembly before further flight using a economic evaluation, any comments
method approved in accordance with the [FR Doc. 2016–27309 Filed 11–18–16; 8:45 am] received, and other information. The
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P street address for the Docket Operations
this AD. Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
(j) Special Flight Permit the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION be available in the AD docket shortly
Special flight permits, as described in
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the after receipt.
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 For service information identified in
and 21.199), are not allowed. this proposed rule, contact Airbus
14 CFR Part 39
Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive,
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance [Docket No. FAA–2016–3257; Directorate Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
(AMOCs) Identifier 2015–SW–072–AD] (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft (972) 641–3775; or at http://
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the RIN 2120–AA64
www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus You may review the referenced service
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Helicopters Deutschland GmbH information at the FAA, Office of the
send your request to your principal inspector Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321,
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Administration (FAA), DOT. Fort Worth, TX 76177.
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
attention of the person identified in (NPRM). Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
of the local flight standards district office/ Helicopters) MBB–BK 117 D–2 (817) 222–5110; email matthew.fuller@
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
certificate holding district office. helicopters. This proposed AD would faa.gov.
(3) Except as required by paragraph (i) of require repetitively inspecting the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
this AD: For service information that bushings of the inner and outer forward
contains steps that are labeled as Required
trusses of both engines. This proposed Comments Invited
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (k)(3)(i) and (k)(3)(ii) of this AD AD is prompted by reports of We invite you to participate in this
apply. delaminated and worn engine mount rulemaking by submitting written
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including bushings. The proposed actions are comments, data, or views. We also
substeps under an RC step and any figures intended to detect delaminated engine invite comments relating to the
identified in an RC step, must be done to mount bushings, which can lead to economic, environmental, energy, or
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 5, 2017. | |
| Contact | Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474- 5544; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 83180 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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