81 FR 86627 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 231 (December 1, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 231 (December 1, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-28618 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 86627-86630] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-28618] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9430; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-051-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and -212A airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of failure of emergency power supply units (EPSUs) in production and in service. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of each EPSU, and replacement 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 17, 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 ATR service information identified in this NPRM, contact ATR-- GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.aerochain.com. For COBHAM service information identified in this NPRM, contact COBHAM 174-178 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010, Paris, France; telephone +33 (0) 1 53 38 98 98; fax +33 (0) 1 42 00 67 83. 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- 9430; 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, [[Page 86628]] 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-2016-9430; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-051-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 AD 2016-0070, dated April 11, 2016; corrected April 12, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''); to correct an unsafe condition for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72 - 102, -202, -212, and -212A airplanes. The MCAI states: Some failure cases have been reported of emergency power supply units (EPSU), Part Number (P/N) 301-3100 Amdt [Amendment] A, both on the production line and in service. The results of the technical investigations revealed that these failures could have been caused by a defective internal electronic component, which could affect the EPSU internal battery charge. To address this potential unsafe condition, ATR issued Service Bulletin (SB) ATR42-33-0050 and SB ATR72-33-1043 to provide instructions to inspect EPSUs. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification and replacement of the affected EPSUs with serviceable units. This [EASA] AD was republished to correct two typographical errors in paragraph (3) of the [EASA] AD and to specify the correct Revision (3) of the Cobham SB 301-3100-33-002. 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- 9430. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 ATR has issued Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0050, Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016; and ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-33-1043, Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016. This service information describes procedures for inspecting an EPSU to determine the part number, serial number, and amendment level, and replacing the EPSU. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. Cobham has issued COBHAM Service Bulletin 301-3100-33-002, Revision 3, dated July 30, 2015, which describes procedures for modifying an EPSU by replacing the printed circuit board. 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 these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 11 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection........................ 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per EPSU (4 $3,740 per hour = $85 per EPSUs per airplane). EPSU. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement........................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = Not available........... $85 $85 per EPSU. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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 [[Page 86629]] 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): ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Docket No. FAA-2016- 9430; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-051-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 17, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Model ATR42-500 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), except those on which ATR Modification 6780 has been embodied in production. (2) Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and -212A airplanes, all MSNs on which ATR Model 3715 has been embodied in production, except those on which ATR Modification 6780 has been embodied in production. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 33, Lights. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of failure of emergency power supply units (EPSUs) in production and in service. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct defective internal electronic components, which could adversely affect the EPSU internal battery. This condition could result in a partial or total loss of emergency lighting, possibly affecting passenger evacuation during an emergency situation. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of EPSU and Corrective Action Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect each EPSU on the airplane to determine the part number and serial number. For any EPSU having part number (P/N) 301-3100 Amendment (Amdt) A and a serial number identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, and that does not have a control sticker marked with ``SIL 301-3100-33-001'': Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight, replace the EPSU with a serviceable unit, as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0050, Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016; or Service Bulletin ATR72-33- 1043, Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016; as applicable. A review of airplane maintenance records may be done in lieu of inspection of the EPSUs on the airplane if the part number and serial number of each EPSU can be positively determined from that review. Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Serial Numbers of EPSU P/N 301-3100 Amdt A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Affected Serial Numbers of EPSU P/N 301-3100 Amdt A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2905 4929 4960 4994 5025 5077 5113 5156 2906 4930 4961 4995 5026 5079 5114 5157 3401 4931 4962 4996 5027 5080 5115 5158 3697 4932 4963 4997 5028 5081 5116 5159 3825 4933 4964 4998 5029 5082 5117 5160 4343 4934 4965 4999 5031 5083 5118 5161 4420 4935 4966 5000 5032 5084 5119 5162 4634 4936 4967 5001 5033 5085 5120 5163 4706 4937 4968 5002 5034 5086 5121 5164 4707 4938 4969 5003 5038 5087 5122 5166 4708 4939 4970 5004 5041 5088 5123 5171 4709 4940 4971 5005 5042 5089 5124 5172 4710 4941 4972 5006 5046 5090 5125 5173 4711 4942 4973 5007 5047 5091 5126 5174 4712 4943 4976 5008 5050 5092 5127 5175 4713 4944 4977 5009 5052 5096 5128 5176 4714 4945 4978 5010 5054 5097 5129 5177 4715 4946 4979 5011 5055 5098 5130 5178 4716 4947 4980 5012 5056 5099 5131 5179 4717 4948 4981 5013 5058 5100 5132 5180 4718 4949 4982 5014 5059 5101 5133 5181 4719 4950 4983 5015 5065 5103 5134 5182 4720 4951 4984 5016 5067 5104 5135 5183 4721 4952 4985 5017 5068 5105 5136 5184 4722 4953 4986 5018 5069 5106 5138 5185 4723 4954 4987 5019 5070 5107 5139 5186 4724 4955 4988 5020 5071 5108 5140 5187 [[Page 86630]] 4745 4956 4989 5021 5072 5109 5147 None 4926 4957 4990 5022 5073 5110 5153 None 4927 4958 4991 5023 5075 5111 5154 None 4928 4959 4993 5024 5076 5112 5155 None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (h) Definition of Serviceable EPSU For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable EPSU is one that meets the criteria in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD. (1) Has P/N 301-3100 Amdt A and a serial number that is not included figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Has P/N 301-3100 Amdt A, a serial number that is included in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, but has a control sticker marked with ``SIL 301-3100-33-001.'' (3) Has P/N 301-3100 Amdt B, or later amendment. (i) Alternative Modification of Affected EPSU In lieu of the replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD, modification of an affected EPSU may be done in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of COBHAM Service Bulletin 301-3100-33- 002, Revision 3, dated July 30, 2015. (j) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane any EPSU having P/N 301-3100 Amdt A and a serial number identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, unless it has a control sticker marked with ``SIL 301-3100-33-001''. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information identified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, provided it can be determined that no EPSU having a serial number listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been installed on that airplane since the actions in the applicable service bulletin were completed. (1) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0050, dated December 11, 2015. (2) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-33-1043, dated December 11, 2015. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (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 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0070, dated April 11, 2016; corrected April 12, 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-2016-9430. (2) For ATR service information identified in this AD, contact ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.aerochain.com. For Cobham service information identified in this AD, contact COBHAM 174-178 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010, Paris, France; telephone +33 (0) 1 53 38 98 98; fax +33 (0) 1 42 00 67 83. 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 November 17, 2016. Phil Forde, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-28618 Filed 11-30-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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household of three by 12 months and accordance with paragraph (a)(5)(v) of supply units (EPSUs) in production and
rounding the value to the nearest $5000. this section; in service. This proposed AD would
(s) Disqualification for certain (2) whenever able-bodied adults require an inspection to determine the
convicted felons. An individual shall subject to the time limit of § 273.24 have part number and serial number of each
not be eligible for SNAP benefits if: their work hours fall below 20 hours per EPSU, and replacement if necessary. We
(1) The individual is convicted as an week, averaged monthly, and; are proposing this AD to address the
adult of: (3) whenever a member of the unsafe condition on these products.
(i) Aggravated sexual abuse under household wins substantial lottery or DATES: We must receive comments on
Section 2241 of Title 18, United States gambling winnings in accord with this proposed AD by January 17, 2017.
Code; § 273.11(r). ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(ii) Murder under Section 1111 of * * * * * using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Title 18, United States Code; (vi) * * * 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(iii) An offense under Chapter 110 of (B) * * * methods:
Title 18, United States Code; (1) The household has voluntarily • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(iv) A Federal or State offense requested that its case be closed in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
involving sexual assault, as defined in accordance with § 273.13(b)(12); instructions for submitting comments.
40002(a) of the Violence Against (2) The State agency has information • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. about the household’s circumstances • Mail: U.S. Department of
13925(a)); or considered verified upon receipt; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(v) An offense under State law (3) A household member has been 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
determined by the Attorney General to identified as a fleeing felon or probation W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
be substantially similar to an offense or parole violator in accord with Washington, DC 20590.
described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) and § 273.11(n); • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(2) The individual is not in (4) There has been a change in the address above between 9 a.m. and 5
compliance with the terms of the household’s PA grant, or GA grant in p.m., Monday through Friday, except
sentence of the individual or the project areas where GA and food stamp Federal holidays.
restrictions under § 273.11(n). cases are jointly processed in accord For ATR service information
(3) The disqualification contained in with § 273.2(j)(2); or identified in this NPRM, contact ATR—
this subsection shall not apply to a (5) The State agency has verified GIE Avions de Transport Régional, 1,
conviction if the conviction is for information (including information Allée Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac
conduct occurring on or before February considered verified upon receipt) that a Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62
7, 2014. member of a SNAP household has won 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
■ 12. In § 273.12:
substantial lottery or gambling winnings email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
■ a. Add paragraph (a)(1)(viii)
in accordance with § 273.11(r). Internet http://www.aerochain.com.
■ b. Revise paragraph (a)(4)(iv)
* * * * * For COBHAM service information
■ c. Revise paragraph (a)(5)(iii)(E); and
identified in this NPRM, contact
■ d. Revise paragraph (a)(5)(vi)(B). Dated: November 17, 2016.
COBHAM 174–178 Quai de Jemmapes,
The revisions to read as follows: Audrey Rowe, 75010, Paris, France; telephone +33 (0)
§ 273.12 Requirements for Change Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. 1 53 38 98 98; fax +33 (0) 1 42 00 67
Reporting Households. [FR Doc. 2016–28520 Filed 11–30–16; 8:45 am] 83.
(a) * * * BILLING CODE 3410–30–P You may view this referenced service
(1) * * * information at the FAA, Transport
(viii) whenever a member of the Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
household wins substantial lottery or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SW., Renton, WA. For information on
gambling winnings in accord with the availability of this material at the
§ 273.11(r). Federal Aviation Administration FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(4) * * * Examining the AD Docket
(iv) Content of the quarterly report 14 CFR Part 39
form. The State agency may include all You may examine the AD docket on
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9430; Directorate
of the items subject to reporting under Identifier 2016–NM–051–AD] the Internet at http://
paragraph (a)(1) of this section in the www.regulations.gov by searching for
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
quarterly report, except changes
reportable under paragraphs (a)(1)(vii) 9430; or in person at the Docket
Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE Management Facility between 9 a.m.
of this section, or may limit the report Avions de Transport Régional
to specific items while requiring that and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
households report other items through
the use of the change report form. AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the
(5) * * * Administration (FAA), DOT. regulatory evaluation, any comments
(iii) * * * received, and other information. The
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(E) The periodic report form shall be street address for the Docket Operations
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(NPRM).
the sole reporting requirement for any office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
information that is required to be SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
reported on the form, except that a airworthiness directive (AD) for certain be available in the AD docket shortly
household required to report less ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional after receipt.
frequently than quarterly shall report: Model ATR42–500 and Model ATR72– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(1) when the household monthly gross 102, –202, –212, and –212A airplanes. Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
income exceeds the monthly gross This proposed AD was prompted by Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
income limit for its household size in reports of failure of emergency power 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
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FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Model ATR42–500 and Model ATR72 part number, serial number, and
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227– –102, –202, –212, and –212A airplanes. amendment level, and replacing the
1112; fax 425–227–1149. The MCAI states: EPSU. These documents are distinct
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Some failure cases have been reported of since they apply to different airplane
emergency power supply units (EPSU), Part models.
Comments Invited
Number (P/N) 301–3100 Amdt [Amendment] Cobham has issued COBHAM Service
We invite you to send any written A, both on the production line and in service. Bulletin 301–3100–33–002, Revision 3,
relevant data, views, or arguments about The results of the technical investigations dated July 30, 2015, which describes
this proposed AD. Send your comments revealed that these failures could have been procedures for modifying an EPSU by
to an address listed under the caused by a defective internal electronic
replacing the printed circuit board.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. component, which could affect the EPSU
internal battery charge. This service information is reasonably
FAA–2016–9430; Directorate Identifier available because the interested parties
To address this potential unsafe condition,
2016–NM–051–AD’’ at the beginning of have access to it through their normal
ATR issued Service Bulletin (SB) ATR42–33–
your comments. We specifically invite 0050 and SB ATR72–33–1043 to provide course of business or by the means
comments on the overall regulatory, instructions to inspect EPSUs. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
economic, environmental, and energy For the reason described above, this
aspects of this proposed AD. We will [EASA] AD requires identification and FAA’s Determination and Requirements
consider all comments received by the replacement of the affected EPSUs with of This Proposed AD
closing date and may amend this serviceable units.
This [EASA] AD was republished to correct This product has been approved by
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we two typographical errors in paragraph (3) of the aviation authority of another
receive, without change, to http:// the [EASA] AD and to specify the correct country, and is approved for operation
www.regulations.gov, including any Revision (3) of the Cobham SB 301–3100–33– in the United States. Pursuant to our
personal information you provide. We
002. bilateral agreement with the State of
will also post a report summarizing each You may examine the MCAI in the Design Authority, we have been notified
substantive verbal contact we receive AD docket on the Internet at http:// of the unsafe condition described in the
about this proposed AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for MCAI and service information
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– referenced above. We are proposing this
Discussion 9430. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
The European Aviation Safety Agency information and determined an unsafe
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Related Service Information Under 1 condition exists and is likely to exist or
for the Member States of the European CFR Part 51 develop on other products of these same
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0070, ATR has issued Service Bulletin type designs.
dated April 11, 2016; corrected April 12, ATR42–33–0050, Revision 01, dated Costs of Compliance
2016 (referred to after this as the January 26, 2016; and ATR Service
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Bulletin ATR72–33–1043, Revision 01, We estimate that this proposed AD
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’); to correct dated January 26, 2016. This service affects 11 airplanes of U.S. registry.
an unsafe condition for certain ATR– information describes procedures for We estimate the following costs to
GIE Avions de Transport Régional inspecting an EPSU to determine the comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product U.S. operators
Inspection ................. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per $0 $85 per EPSU (4 EPSUs per airplane) .... $3,740
EPSU.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement ...... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per EPSU ........................................ Not available .................................. $85
According to the manufacturer, some Authority for This Rulemaking We are issuing this rulemaking under
of the costs of this proposed AD may be the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
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covered under warranty, thereby Title 49 of the United States Code Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
reducing the cost impact on affected specifies the FAA’s authority to issue General requirements.’’ Under that
individuals. We do not control warranty rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section, Congress charges the FAA with
coverage for affected individuals. As a section 106, describes the authority of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
result, we have included all costs in our the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: air commerce by prescribing regulations
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
cost estimate. for practices, methods, and procedures
detail the scope of the Agency’s
the Administrator finds necessary for
authority.
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safety in air commerce. This regulation the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (d) Subject
is within the scope of that authority 39 as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 33, Lights.
that is likely to exist or develop on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(e) Reason
products identified in this rulemaking DIRECTIVES
action. This AD was prompted by reports of failure
of emergency power supply units (EPSUs) in
Regulatory Findings ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
production and in service. We are issuing
continues to read as follows: this AD to detect and correct defective
We determined that this proposed AD
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. internal electronic components, which could
would not have federalism implications adversely affect the EPSU internal battery.
under Executive Order 13132. This § 39.13 [Amended] This condition could result in a partial or
proposed AD would not have a total loss of emergency lighting, possibly
substantial direct effect on the States, on ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding affecting passenger evacuation during an
the relationship between the national the following new airworthiness emergency situation.
Government and the States, or on the directive (AD):
(f) Compliance
distribution of power and ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional:
responsibilities among the various Comply with this AD within the
Docket No. FAA–2016–9430; Directorate
levels of government. compliance times specified, unless already
Identifier 2016–NM–051–AD. done.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation: (a) Comments Due Date (g) Inspection of EPSU and Corrective Action
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory We must receive comments by January 17, Within 12 months after the effective date
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2017. of this AD, inspect each EPSU on the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the airplane to determine the part number and
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (b) Affected ADs
serial number. For any EPSU having part
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); None. number (P/N) 301–3100 Amendment (Amdt)
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in A and a serial number identified in figure 1
(c) Applicability
Alaska; and to paragraph (g) of this AD, and that does not
4. Will not have a significant This AD applies to the ATR–GIE Avions de have a control sticker marked with ‘‘SIL 301–
economic impact, positive or negative, Transport Régional airplanes, certificated in 3100–33–001’’: Except as provided by
on a substantial number of small entities any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight,
under the criteria of the Regulatory and (c)(2) of this AD. replace the EPSU with a serviceable unit, as
(1) Model ATR42–500 airplanes, all specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, in
Flexibility Act.
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), except accordance with the Accomplishment
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–
those on which ATR Modification 6780 has
33–0050, Revision 01, dated January 26,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation been embodied in production.
2016; or Service Bulletin ATR72–33–1043,
safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) Model ATR72–102, –202, –212, and Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016; as
Safety. –212A airplanes, all MSNs on which ATR applicable. A review of airplane maintenance
Model 3715 has been embodied in records may be done in lieu of inspection of
The Proposed Amendment production, except those on which ATR the EPSUs on the airplane if the part number
Accordingly, under the authority Modification 6780 has been embodied in and serial number of each EPSU can be
delegated to me by the Administrator, production. positively determined from that review.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED SERIAL NUMBERS OF EPSU P/N 301–3100 AMDT A
Affected Serial Numbers of EPSU P/N 301–3100 Amdt A
2905 4929 4960 4994 5025 5077 5113 5156
2906 4930 4961 4995 5026 5079 5114 5157
3401 4931 4962 4996 5027 5080 5115 5158
3697 4932 4963 4997 5028 5081 5116 5159
3825 4933 4964 4998 5029 5082 5117 5160
4343 4934 4965 4999 5031 5083 5118 5161
4420 4935 4966 5000 5032 5084 5119 5162
4634 4936 4967 5001 5033 5085 5120 5163
4706 4937 4968 5002 5034 5086 5121 5164
4707 4938 4969 5003 5038 5087 5122 5166
4708 4939 4970 5004 5041 5088 5123 5171
4709 4940 4971 5005 5042 5089 5124 5172
4710 4941 4972 5006 5046 5090 5125 5173
4711 4942 4973 5007 5047 5091 5126 5174
4712 4943 4976 5008 5050 5092 5127 5175
4713 4944 4977 5009 5052 5096 5128 5176
4714 4945 4978 5010 5054 5097 5129 5177
4715 4946 4979 5011 5055 5098 5130 5178
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4716 4947 4980 5012 5056 5099 5131 5179
4717 4948 4981 5013 5058 5100 5132 5180
4718 4949 4982 5014 5059 5101 5133 5181
4719 4950 4983 5015 5065 5103 5134 5182
4720 4951 4984 5016 5067 5104 5135 5183
4721 4952 4985 5017 5068 5105 5136 5184
4722 4953 4986 5018 5069 5106 5138 5185
4723 4954 4987 5019 5070 5107 5139 5186
4724 4955 4988 5020 5071 5108 5140 5187
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FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED SERIAL NUMBERS OF EPSU P/N 301–3100 AMDT A—Continued
4745 4956 4989 5021 5072 5109 5147 None
4926 4957 4990 5022 5073 5110 5153 None
4927 4958 4991 5023 5075 5111 5154 None
4928 4959 4993 5024 5076 5112 5155 None
(h) Definition of Serviceable EPSU AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
EPSU is one that meets the criteria in principal inspector, or lacking a principal Federal Aviation Administration
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD. inspector, the manager of the local flight
(1) Has P/N 301–3100 Amdt A and a serial standards district office/certificate holding 14 CFR Part 39
number that is not included figure 1 to district office.
paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [Docket No. FAA–2014–0363; Directorate
(2) Has P/N 301–3100 Amdt A, a serial Identifier 2014–NE–08–AD]
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
number that is included in figure 1 to actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64
paragraph (g) of this AD, but has a control
sticker marked with ‘‘SIL 301–3100–33–001.’’ be accomplished using a method approved
(3) Has P/N 301–3100 Amdt B, or later by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
amendment. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or plc Turbofan Engines
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(i) Alternative Modification of Affected (EASA); or ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
EPSU
Régional’s EASA Design Organization
Administration (FAA), DOT.
In lieu of the replacement required by Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
paragraph (g) of this AD, modification of an the approval must include the DOA- (NPRM).
affected EPSU may be done in accordance
authorized signature.
with the Accomplishment Instructions of SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
COBHAM Service Bulletin 301–3100–33– (m) Related Information airworthiness directive (AD) 2015–17–
002, Revision 3, dated July 30, 2015. 19 that applies to all Rolls-Royce plc
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD (RR) RB211 Trent 768–60, 772–60, and
As of the effective date of this AD, no 2016–0070, dated April 11, 2016; corrected 772B–60 turbofan engines. AD 2015–
person may install on any airplane any EPSU April 12, 2016; for related information. This 17–19 requires inspection of the fan
having P/N 301–3100 Amdt A and a serial MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the case low-pressure (LP) fuel tubes and
number identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by associated clips and the fuel oil heat
of this AD, unless it has a control sticker searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– exchanger (FOHE) mounts and
marked with ‘‘SIL 301–3100–33–001’’. 2016–9430. associated hardware. Since we issued
(k) Credit for Previous Actions (2) For ATR service information identified AD 2015–17–19, fractures on the LP fuel
This paragraph provides credit for actions in this AD, contact ATR–GIE Avions de return tube at mid-span locations were
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, found with resulting fuel leaks. This
actions were performed before the effective 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 proposed AD would require a
date of this AD using the service information (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; modification, which terminates the
identified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; repetitive inspections. We are proposing
AD, provided it can be determined that no Internet http://www.aerochain.com. For this AD to prevent failure of the fan case
EPSU having a serial number listed in figure Cobham service information identified in this LP fuel tubes, which could lead to an in-
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been AD, contact COBHAM 174–178 Quai de
installed on that airplane since the actions in
flight shutdown, loss of thrust control,
Jemmapes, 75010, Paris, France; telephone and damage to the airplane.
the applicable service bulletin were
completed. +33 (0) 1 53 38 98 98; fax +33 (0) 1 42 00 DATES: We must receive comments on
(1) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–33–0050, 67 83. You may view this service information this proposed AD by January 30, 2017.
dated December 11, 2015. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(2) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–33–1043, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
dated December 11, 2015. information on the availability of this using the procedures found in 14 CFR
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions methods:
The following provisions also apply to this Issued in Renton, Washington, on • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
AD: November 17, 2016. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Phil Forde, instructions for submitting comments.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. • Mail: U.S. Department of
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested [FR Doc. 2016–28618 Filed 11–30–16; 8:45 am] Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
request to your principal inspector or local Washington, DC 20590.
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Flight Standards District Office, as • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
appropriate. If sending information directly address above between 9 a.m. and 5
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Federal holidays.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind For service information identified in
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; this NPRM, contact Rolls-Royce plc,
telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. Corporate Communications, P.O. Box
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 31, Derby, England, DE248BJ; phone:
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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 17, 2017. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 86627 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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