81 FR 86910 - Special Conditions: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 Airplanes; Electronic Flight-Control-System Mode Annunciation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 232 (December 2, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 232 (December 2, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-28725 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 232 (Friday, December 2, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 86910-86912] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-28725] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1495; Special Conditions No. 25-641-SC] Special Conditions: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII- G500 Airplanes; Electronic Flight-Control-System Mode Annunciation AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model GVII-G500 airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport-category airplanes. This design feature is electronic flight- control-system (EFCS) mode annunciation. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. [[Page 86911]] DATES: This action is effective on Gulfstream on December 2, 2016. We must receive your comments by January 17, 2017. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2015-1495 using any of the following methods:Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251. Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov/. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Jacobsen, FAA, Airplane and Flightcrew Interface Branch, ANM-111, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2011; facsimile 425-227-1320. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA has determined that the substance of these special conditions has been subject to the public comment process in several prior instances with no substantive comments received. The FAA therefore finds that good cause exists for making these special conditions effective upon publication in the Federal Register. Comments Invited We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments we receive. Background On March 29, 2012, Gulfstream applied for a type certificate for their new Model GVII-G500 airplane. The Model GVII-G500 airplane will be a business jet capable of accommodating up to 19 passengers. It will incorporate a low, swept-wing design with winglets and a T-tail. The powerplant will consist of two aft-fuselage-mounted Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines. Type Certification Basis Under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.17, Gulfstream must show that the Model GVII-G500 airplane meets the applicable provisions of 14 CFR part 25, as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-129. If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations (i.e., part 25) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the Model GVII-G500 airplane because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of Sec. 21.16. Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended later to include any other model that incorporates the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would also apply to the other model under Sec. 21.101. In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special conditions, Model GVII-G500 airplanes must comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the noise- certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36. The FAA must issue a finding of regulatory adequacy under section 611 of Public Law 92-574, the ``Noise Control Act of 1972.'' The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance with Sec. 11.38, and they become part of the type certification basis under Sec. 21.17(a)(2). Novel or Unusual Design Features The Model GVII-G500 airplane will incorporate the following novel or unusual design feature: Electronic flight-control-system mode annunciation. Discussion These special conditions for flight-control-system mode annunciation, applicable to the Gulfstream Model GVII-G500 airplane, require that suitable mode annunciation be provided to the flightcrew for events that significantly change the operating mode of the system but do not merit the classic ``failure warning.'' These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the Gulfstream Model GVII-G500 airplane. Should Gulfstream apply at a later date for a change to the type certificate to include another model incorporating the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well. Conclusion This action affects only a certain novel or unusual design feature on one model series of airplane. It is not a rule of general applicability. The substance of these special conditions has been subjected to the notice and comment period in several prior instances and has been derived without substantive change from those previously issued. It is unlikely that prior public comment would result in a significant change from the substance contained herein. Therefore, the FAA has determined that prior public notice and comment is unnecessary, and good cause exists for adopting these special conditions upon publication in the Federal Register. The FAA is requesting comments to allow interested persons to submit views that may not have been submitted in response to the prior opportunities for comment described above. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: [[Page 86912]] Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the type certification basis for Gulfstream Model GVII-G500 airplanes: If the design of the flight-control system has multiple modes of operation, a means must be provided to indicate to the flightcrew any mode that significantly changes or degrades the normal handling or operational characteristics of the airplane. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 16, 2016. Phil Forde, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-28725 Filed 12-1-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 70—DOMESTIC LICENSING OF Waste Policy Act of 1982, secs. 135, 141 (42 234, 1701 (42 U.S.C. 2073, 2077, 2092, 2093,
SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL U.S.C. 10155, 10161); 44 U.S.C. 3504 note. 2111, 2201, 2232, 2233, 2273, 2282, 2297f);
Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201,
■ 23. In part 70, wherever it may occur,
202, 206, 211 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842, 5846,
■ 22. The authority citation for part 70 remove the term ‘‘ground-water’’ and 5851); Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, sec.
continues to read as follows: add in its place the term ‘‘groundwater’’. 180 (42 U.S.C. 10175); 44 U.S.C. 3504 note.
Authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, PART 71—PACKAGING AND ■ 25. In § 71.71, paragraph (c)(1), revise
secs. 51, 53, 57(d), 108, 122, 161, 182, 183, TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE the second column heading of the table
184, 186, 187, 193, 223, 234, 274, 1701 (42 MATERIAL to read as follows:
U.S.C. 2071, 2073, 2077(d), 2138, 2152, 2201,
2232, 2233, 2234, 2236, 2237, 2243, 2273, ■ 24. The authority citation for part 71 § 71.71 Normal conditions of transport.
2282, 2021, 2297f); Energy Reorganization continues to read as follows: * * * * *
Act of 1974, secs. 201, 202, 206, 211 (42 Authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, (c) * * *
U.S.C. 5841, 5842, 5846, 5851); Nuclear secs. 53, 57, 62, 63, 81, 161, 182, 183, 223, (1) * * *
INSOLATION DATA
Total insolation for a 12-hour period
* * * * * (g cal/cm2)
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* * * * * (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842); Nuclear Waste Policy For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Act of 1982, secs. 135, 141 (42 U.S.C. 10155, Leslie S. Terry,
PART 72—LICENSING 10161); 44 U.S.C. 3504 note. Section Acting Chief, Rules, Announcements, and
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 73.37(b)(2) also issued under Sec. 301, Public Directives Branch, Division of Administrative
INDEPENDENT STORAGE OF SPENT Law 96–295, 94 Stat. 789 (42 U.S.C. 5841 Services, Office of Administration.
NUCLEAR FUEL, HIGH-LEVEL note). [FR Doc. 2016–28684 Filed 11–30–16; 12:00 pm]
RADIOACTIVE WASTE, AND § 73.56 [Amended] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
REACTOR-RELATED GREATER THAN
CLASS C WASTE ■ 30. In § 73.56(o)(2)(i), remove the term
‘‘rtifying’’ and add in its place the term DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
■ 26. The authority citation for part 72 ‘‘certifying’’.
continues to read as follows: Federal Aviation Administration
Authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, PART 74—MATERIAL CONTROL AND
secs. 51, 53, 57, 62, 63, 65, 69, 81, 161, 182, ACCOUNTING OF SPEICAL NUCLEAR 14 CFR Part 25
183, 184, 186, 187, 189, 223, 234, 274 (42 MATERIAL
U.S.C. 2071, 2073, 2077, 2092, 2093, 2095, [Docket No. FAA–2015–1495; Special
2099, 2111, 2201, 2210e, 2232, 2233, 2234, Conditions No. 25–641–SC]
■ 31. The authority citation for part 74
2236, 2237, 2238, 2273, 2282, 2021); Energy
Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 202, continues to read as follows: Special Conditions: Gulfstream
206, 211 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842, 5846, 5851); Authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Aerospace Corporation Model GVII–
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 secs. 53, 57, 161, 182, 223, 234, 1701 (42 G500 Airplanes; Electronic Flight-
(42 U.S.C. 4332); Nuclear Waste Policy Act U.S.C. 2073, 2077, 2201, 2232, 2273, 2282, Control-System Mode Annunciation
of 1982, secs. 117(a), 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 2297f); Energy Reorganization Act of 1974,
141, 145(g), 148, 218(a) (42 U.S.C. 10137(a), AGENCY: Federal Aviation
secs. 201, 202 (42 U.S.C. 5841, 5842); 44
10152, 10153, 10154, 10155, 10157, 10161, U.S.C. 3504 note. Administration (FAA), DOT.
10165(g), 10168, 10198(a)); 44 U.S.C. 3504 ACTION: Final special conditions; request
note. § 74.11 [Amended] for comments.
■ 27. In part 72, wherever it may occur, ■ 32. In § 74.11(b), remove the reference SUMMARY: These special conditions are
remove the term ‘‘ground-water’’ and ‘‘§ 73.21(g)(3)’’ and add in its place the issued for the Gulfstream Aerospace
add in its place the term ‘‘groundwater’’. reference ‘‘§ 73.22(f)(3)’’. Corporation (Gulfstream) Model GVII–
§ 72.74 [Amended] G500 airplane. This airplane will have
PART 100—REACTOR SITE CRITERIA a novel or unusual design feature when
■ 28. In § 72.74(b), remove the reference compared to the state of technology
‘‘§ 73.21(g)(3)’’ and add in its place the ■ 33. The authority citation for part 100 envisioned in the airworthiness
reference ‘‘§ 73.22(f)(3)’’. continues to read as follows: standards for transport-category
PART 73—PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF Authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, airplanes. This design feature is
PLANTS AND MATERIALS secs. 103, 104, 161, 182 (42 U.S.C. 2133, electronic flight-control-system (EFCS)
2134, 2201, 2232); Energy Reorganization Act mode annunciation. The applicable
■ 29. The authority citation for part 73 of 1974, secs. 201, 202 (42 U.S.C. 5841, airworthiness regulations do not contain
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continues to read as follows: 5842); 44 U.S.C. 3504 note. adequate or appropriate safety standards
for this design feature. These special
Authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, ■ 34. In part 100, wherever it may occur,
secs. 53, 147, 149, 161, 170D, 170E, 170H,
conditions contain the additional safety
remove the term ‘‘ground water’’ and standards that the Administrator
170I, 223, 229, 234, 1701 (42 U.S.C. 2073,
2167, 2169, 2201, 2210d, 2210e, 2210h,
add in its place the term ‘‘groundwater’’. considers necessary to establish a level
2210i, 2273, 2278a, 2282, 2297f); Energy Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 23rd day of safety equivalent to that established
Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 202 of November, 2016. by the existing airworthiness standards.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to controllability. We are issuing this AD
44702, 44704. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the to correct the unsafe condition on these
The Special Conditions instructions for submitting comments. products.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
Accordingly, pursuant to the Related Service Information Under 1
• Mail: U.S. Department of
authority delegated to me by the CFR Part 51
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Administrator, the following special 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
conditions are issued as part of the type W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Bulletin B787–81205–SB270040–00,
certification basis for Gulfstream Model Washington, DC 20590. Issue 001, dated November 25, 2016.
GVII–G500 airplanes: • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail The service information describes
If the design of the flight-control address above between 9 a.m. and 5 procedures for cycling the airplane
system has multiple modes of operation, p.m., Monday through Friday, except electrical power and cycling power to
a means must be provided to indicate to Federal holidays. the three FCMs. This service
the flightcrew any mode that For service information identified in information is reasonably available
significantly changes or degrades the this final rule, contact Boeing because the interested parties have
normal handling or operational Commercial Airplanes, Attention: access to it through their normal course
characteristics of the airplane. Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), of business or by the means identified
Issued in Renton, Washington, on 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, in the ADDRESSES section.
November 16, 2016. Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone FAA’s Determination
Phil Forde, 562–797–1717; Internet https://
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view We are issuing this AD because we
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. this referenced service information at evaluated all the relevant information
[FR Doc. 2016–28725 Filed 12–1–16; 8:45 am] the FAA, Transport Airplane and determined the unsafe condition
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., described previously is likely to exist or
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Renton, WA. For information on the develop in other products of the same
availability of this material at the FAA, type design.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call 425–227–1221. It is also available AD Requirements
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– actions specified in the service
14 CFR Part 39 9436. information described previously. For
information on the procedures and
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9436; Directorate Examining the AD Docket compliance times, see this service
Identifier 2016–NM–197–AD; Amendment
You may examine the AD docket on information at http://
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RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 9436.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes 9436; or in person at the Docket Interim Action
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, We consider this AD interim action.
Administration (FAA), DOT. except Federal holidays. The AD docket Boeing and its suppliers are developing
contains this AD, the regulatory a terminating solution to address the
ACTION: Final rule; request for
evaluation, any comments received, and identified unsafe condition. Once this
comments. terminating solution is developed,
other information. The street address for
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– approved, and available, we might
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. consider additional rulemaking.
Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787– Comments will be available in the AD FAA’s Justification and Determination
9 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive docket shortly after receipt. of the Effective Date
cycling of either the airplane electrical FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fnu An unsafe condition exists that
power or the power to the three flight Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems requires the immediate adoption of this
control modules (FCMs). This AD was and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
prompted by a report indicating that all FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification the flying public justifies waiving notice
three FCMs might simultaneously reset Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., and comment prior to adoption of this
if continuously powered on for 22 days. Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– rule because simultaneous resets of all
We are issuing this AD to address the 917–6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email: three FCMs could result in flight control
unsafe condition on these products. fnu.winarto@faa.gov. surfaces not moving in response to flight
DATES: This AD is effective December 2, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: crew inputs for a short time and
2016. consequent temporary loss of
The Director of the Federal Register Discussion
controllability. Therefore, we find that
approved the incorporation by reference We have received reports indicating notice and opportunity for prior public
of a certain publication listed in this AD that an FCM will reset if continuously comment are impracticable and that
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as of December 2, 2016. powered on for 22 days. This condition, good cause exists for making this
We must receive comments on this if not corrected, could result in amendment effective in less than 30
AD by January 17, 2017. simultaneous resets of all three FCMs, days.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, which could result in flight control
using the procedures found in 14 CFR surfaces not moving in response to flight Comments Invited
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following crew inputs for a short time and This AD is a final rule that involves
methods: consequent temporary loss of requirements affecting flight safety and
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| Action | Final special conditions; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This action is effective on Gulfstream on December 2, 2016. We must receive your comments by January 17, 2017. | |
| Contact | Joe Jacobsen, FAA, Airplane and Flightcrew Interface Branch, ANM-111, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2011; facsimile 425-227-1320. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 86910 | |
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