81_FR_92989 81 FR 92745 - Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc. Airplanes

81 FR 92745 - Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc. Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 244 (December 20, 2016)

Page Range92745-92747
FR Document2016-30019

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Learjet Inc. Model 60 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen line fairing is subject to multi-site damage (MSD). This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the fuselage skin for corrosion and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 244 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 92745-92747]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-30019]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9505; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-155-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Learjet Inc. Model 60 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted 
by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that 
the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen line fairing is subject to 
multi-site damage (MSD). This proposed AD would require a one-time 
inspection of the fuselage skin for corrosion and related investigative 
and corrective actions 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 February 3, 
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 Learjet, 
Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone: 316-946-2000; 
fax: 316-946-2220; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at 
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9505; 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: Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office 
(ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, 
Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4152; fax: 316-946-4107; 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-2016-9505; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-155-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 have received a report indicating that the upper fuselage skin 
under the aft oxygen line fairing is subject to MSD (corrosion at 
multiple sites under the fairing). This condition, if not corrected, 
could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated 
August 29, 2016. The service information describes procedures for 
inspections of the fuselage crown skin for corrosion and related 
investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. This service 
information is reasonably

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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, except as discussed 
under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service 
Information.'' This proposed AD also would require sending the 
inspection results to the FAA.
    Related investigative actions include a high frequency eddy current 
inspection of the affected skin sections and an ultrasonic skin 
thickness check. Corrective actions include repairing corrosion.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 
2016, specifies to contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to 
repair certain conditions, but this proposed AD would require repairing 
those conditions in one of the following ways:
     In accordance with a method that we approve; or
     Using data that meet the certification basis of the 
airplane, and that have been approved by a Delegated Engineering 
Representative (DER) for Learjet Inc., or a Unit Member (UM) of the 
Learjet Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), whom we have 
authorized to make those findings.

Interim Action

    We consider this proposed AD interim action. Because the cause of 
the corrosion is not known, the inspection reports will help determine 
the extent of the corrosion in the affected fleet. Based on the results 
of these reports, we might determine that further corrective action is 
warranted. Once further corrective action has been identified, we might 
consider further rulemaking.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 284 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspections...........................  46 work-hours x $85 per             $265          $4,175      $1,185,700
                                         hour = $3,910.
Reporting.............................  1 work-hour x $85 per                  0              85          24,140
                                         hour = $85.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.
    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.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control 
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in 
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for 
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with 
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden 
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA 
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

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Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

Learjet Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2016-9505; Directorate Identifier 2016-
NM-155-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 3, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Learjet Inc. Model 60 airplanes, certificated 
in any category, serial numbers 60-002 through 60-430 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval 
holder indicating that the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen 
line fairing is subject to multi-site damage. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and correct corrosion of the fuselage skin, which could 
result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection of the Fuselage Skin and Related Investigative and 
Corrective Actions

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or 
(g)(3) of this AD: Do a fluorescent dye penetrant inspection of the 
fuselage skin between stringers (S)-2L and S-2R for corrosion; and 
do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Learjet 60 
Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016, except 
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable related 
investigative and corrective actions before further flight.
    (1) For airplanes with more than 12 years since the date of 
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of 
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of 
the effective date of this AD: Within 12 months after the effective 
date of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes with more than 6 years but equal to or less 
than 12 years since the date of issuance of the original 
airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original 
export certificate of airworthiness as of the effective date of this 
AD: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (3) For airplanes with 6 years or less since the date of 
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of 
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of 
the effective date of this AD: Within 36 months after the effective 
date of this AD.

(h) Service Information Exception

    Where Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated 
August 29, 2016, specifies contacting Learjet Inc. for appropriate 
action: Before further flight, repair using a method approved in 
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this 
AD.

(i) Reporting

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) 
of this AD: Submit a report of the findings (both positive and 
negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to 
[email protected] or Ann Johnson, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS 
67209. The report must include the name of the owner, the address of 
the owner, the name of the organization incorporating Learjet 60 
Service Bulletin 60-53-19, the date that inspection was completed, 
the name of the person submitting the report, the address, telephone 
number, and email of the person submitting the report, the airplane 
serial number, the total time (hours) on the airplane, the total 
landings on the airplane, whether corrosion was detected, whether 
corrosion was repaired, the structural repair manual (SRM) chapter 
and revision (if repaired), and whether corrosion exceeded the 
minimum thickness specified in Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19 
(and specify the SRM chapter and revision that was used).
    (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of 
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this 
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of 
this AD.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-
19, dated November 23, 2015; Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, 
Revision 1, dated April 4, 2016; or Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-
53-19, Revision 2, dated April 18, 2016.

(k) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty 
for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to 
the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that 
collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to 
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Wichita 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 
(m)(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) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD 
if it is approved by a Learjet Inc. Designated Engineering 
Representative (DER), or a Unit Member (UM) of the Learjet 
Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), that has been 
authorized by the Manager, Wichita ACO, to make those findings. To 
be approved, the repair, modification deviation, or alteration 
deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the 
approval must specifically refer to this AD.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Paul Chapman, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 
1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, 
KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4152; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Learjet, Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone: 
316-946-2000; fax: 316-946-2220; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced 
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 2, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                    of the local flight standards district office/          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                    certificate holding district office.                                                                          and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                       (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable              Federal Aviation Administration                       9505; or in person at the Docket
                                                    level of safety may be used for any repair,                                                                   Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                    modification, or alteration required by this            14 CFR Part 39                                        and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                    AD if it is approved by the Boeing                                                                            except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                            [Docket No. FAA–2016–9505; Directorate
                                                    Commercial Airplanes Organization                                                                             contains this proposed AD, the
                                                                                                            Identifier 2016–NM–155–AD]
                                                    Designation Authorization (ODA) that has                                                                      regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                    been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles             RIN 2120–AA64                                         received, and other information. The
                                                    ACO, to make those findings. To be                                                                            street address for the Docket Office
                                                    approved, the repair method, modification               Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                  (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
                                                    deviation, or alteration deviation must meet            Airplanes
                                                                                                                                                                  ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                    the certification basis of the airplane, and the        AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              available in the AD docket shortly after
                                                    approval must specifically refer to this AD.                                                                  receipt.
                                                                                                            Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                       (4) Except as required by paragraph (g) of
                                                                                                            ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
                                                    this AD: For service information that
                                                    contains steps that are labeled as Required             (NPRM).                                               Chapman, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                    for Compliance (RC), the provisions of                                                                        Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, FAA,
                                                                                                            SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new                 Wichita Aircraft Certification Office
                                                    paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD          airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                    apply.                                                                                                        (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
                                                                                                            Learjet Inc. Model 60 airplanes. This                 Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita,
                                                       (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
                                                                                                            proposed AD was prompted by an                        KS 67209; phone: 316–946–4152; fax:
                                                    substeps under an RC step and any figures
                                                                                                            evaluation by the design approval                     316–946–4107; email: Wichita-COS@
                                                    identified in an RC step, must be done to
                                                                                                            holder (DAH) indicating that the upper                faa.gov.
                                                    comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
                                                                                                            fuselage skin under the aft oxygen line
                                                    labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC                                                                            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                            fairing is subject to multi-site damage
                                                    requirement is removed from that step or
                                                                                                            (MSD). This proposed AD would require                 Comments Invited
                                                    substep. An AMOC is required for any
                                                    deviations to RC steps, including substeps
                                                                                                            a one-time inspection of the fuselage
                                                                                                                                                                    We invite you to send any written
                                                    and identified figures.
                                                                                                            skin for corrosion and related
                                                                                                                                                                  relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                       (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
                                                                                                            investigative and corrective actions if
                                                                                                                                                                  this proposal. Send your comments to
                                                    deviated from using accepted methods in                 necessary. We are proposing this AD to
                                                                                                                                                                  an address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                    accordance with the operator’s maintenance              address the unsafe condition on these
                                                                                                                                                                  section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
                                                    or inspection program without obtaining                 products.
                                                                                                                                                                  2016–9505; Directorate Identifier 2016–
                                                    approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,          We must receive comments on
                                                                                                            DATES:                                                NM–155–AD’’ at the beginning of your
                                                                                                 this proposed AD by February 3, 2017.
                                                    including substeps and identified figures, can                                                                comments. We specifically invite
                                                    still be done as specified, and the airplane ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                                comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                    can be put back in an airworthy condition.   using the procedures found in 14 CFR                             economic, environmental, and energy
                                                    (j) Related Information                      11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                         aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                                                                 methods:                                                         consider all comments received by the
                                                       (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                   • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                            closing date and may amend this
                                                    contact Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                           proposed AD because of those
                                                    Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
                                                                                                 instructions for submitting comments.                            comments.
                                                    Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
                                                                                                   • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                             We will post all comments we
                                                    Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
                                                                                                   • Mail: U.S. Department of                                     receive, without change, to http://
                                                    5205; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
                                                                                                 Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                            www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                    muoi.vuong@faa.gov.
                                                       (2) For service information identified in
                                                                                                 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                             personal information you provide. We
                                                    this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                                                                 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                             will also post a report summarizing each
                                                    Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services        Washington, DC 20590.                                            substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                    Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
                                                                                                    • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                              about this proposed AD.
                                                    Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: 206–      address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                                                                 p.m., Monday through Friday, except                              Discussion
                                                    544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680;
                                                    Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.     Federal holidays.                                                   We have received a report indicating
                                                    You may view this referenced service            For service information identified in                         that the upper fuselage skin under the
                                                    information at the FAA, Transport Airplane   this NPRM, contact Learjet, Inc., One                            aft oxygen line fairing is subject to MSD
                                                    Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,   Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209–2942;                             (corrosion at multiple sites under the
                                                    WA. For information on the availability of   telephone: 316–946–2000; fax: 316–                               fairing). This condition, if not corrected,
                                                    this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 946–2220; email: ac.ict@                                         could result in reduced structural
                                                                                                 aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http://                           integrity of the airplane.
                                                       Issued in Renton, Washington, on          www.bombardier.com. You may view
                                                    December 2, 2016.                                                                                             Related Service Information Under 1
                                                                                                 this referenced service information at
                                                    Michael Kaszycki,                                                                                             CFR Part 51
                                                                                                 the FAA, Transport Airplane
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                                                    Acting Manager, Transport Airplane           Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                                 We reviewed Learjet 60 Service
                                                    Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Renton, WA. For information on the                               Bulletin 60–53–19, Revision 3, dated
                                                    [FR Doc. 2016–30021 Filed 12–19–16; 8:45 am] availability of this material at the FAA,                        August 29, 2016. The service
                                                    BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                       call 425–227–1221.                                               information describes procedures for
                                                                                                                                                                  inspections of the fuselage crown skin
                                                                                                            Examining the AD Docket                               for corrosion and related investigative
                                                                                                              You may examine the AD docket on                    and corrective actions, if necessary. This
                                                                                                            the Internet at http://                               service information is reasonably


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                                                    available because the interested parties                                 Related investigative actions include a            the Learjet Organization Designation
                                                    have access to it through their normal                                 high frequency eddy current inspection               Authorization (ODA), whom we have
                                                    course of business or by the means                                     of the affected skin sections and an                 authorized to make those findings.
                                                    identified in the ADDRESSES section.                                   ultrasonic skin thickness check.
                                                                                                                           Corrective actions include repairing                 Interim Action
                                                    FAA’s Determination
                                                                                                                           corrosion.                                              We consider this proposed AD
                                                      We are proposing this AD because we
                                                    evaluated all the relevant information                                 Differences Between This Proposed AD                 interim action. Because the cause of the
                                                    and determined the unsafe condition                                    and the Service Information                          corrosion is not known, the inspection
                                                    described previously is likely to exist or                               Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–53–19,              reports will help determine the extent of
                                                    develop in other products of the same                                  Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016,                   the corrosion in the affected fleet. Based
                                                    type design.                                                           specifies to contact the manufacturer for            on the results of these reports, we might
                                                                                                                           instructions on how to repair certain                determine that further corrective action
                                                    Proposed AD Requirements
                                                                                                                           conditions, but this proposed AD would               is warranted. Once further corrective
                                                       This proposed AD would require                                      require repairing those conditions in                action has been identified, we might
                                                    accomplishing the actions specified in                                 one of the following ways:                           consider further rulemaking.
                                                    the service information described                                        • In accordance with a method that
                                                    previously, except as discussed under                                  we approve; or                                       Costs of Compliance
                                                    ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD                                   • Using data that meet the
                                                                                                                                                                                   We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                    and the Service Information.’’ This                                    certification basis of the airplane, and
                                                    proposed AD also would require                                         that have been approved by a Delegated               affects 284 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
                                                    sending the inspection results to the                                  Engineering Representative (DER) for                 estimate the following costs to comply
                                                    FAA.                                                                   Learjet Inc., or a Unit Member (UM) of               with this proposed AD:

                                                                                                                                        ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                                                                                Action                                                       Labor cost                         Parts cost         product        operators

                                                    Inspections ......................................................    46 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,910 ........                 $265          $4,175       $1,185,700
                                                    Reporting .........................................................   1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................                0              85           24,140



                                                      We have received no definitive data                                  Independence Ave. SW., Washington,                   distribution of power and
                                                    that would enable us to provide cost                                   DC 20591, ATTN: Information                          responsibilities among the various
                                                    estimates for the on-condition actions                                 Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.               levels of government.
                                                    specified in this proposed AD.                                                                                                For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                                                                                           Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                      According to the manufacturer, some                                                                                       certify this proposed regulation:
                                                    of the costs of this proposed AD may be                                   Title 49 of the United States Code                  (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                    covered under warranty, thereby                                        specifies the FAA’s authority to issue               action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                    reducing the cost impact on affected                                   rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                  (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                    individuals. We do not control warranty                                section 106, describes the authority of
                                                                                                                                                                                the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                    coverage for affected individuals. As a                                the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
                                                                                                                                                                                Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                                                                                           Aviation Programs, describes in more
                                                    result, we have included all costs in our                                                                                   1979),
                                                                                                                           detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                    cost estimate.                                                                                                                (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                                                                                                           authority.
                                                    Paperwork Reduction Act                                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under              in Alaska, and
                                                                                                                           the authority described in Subtitle VII,               (4) Will not have a significant
                                                      A federal agency may not conduct or                                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                  economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                    sponsor, and a person is not required to                               ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                 on a substantial number of small entities
                                                    respond to, nor shall a person be subject                              section, Congress charges the FAA with               under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                    to penalty for failure to comply with a                                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in           Flexibility Act.
                                                    collection of information subject to the                               air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                    requirements of the Paperwork                                                                                               List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                           for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                    Reduction Act unless that collection of                                the Administrator finds necessary for                  Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                    information displays a current valid                                   safety in air commerce. This regulation              safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                    OMB control number. The control                                        is within the scope of that authority                Safety.
                                                    number for the collection of information                               because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                    required by this AD is 2120–0056. The                                                                                       The Proposed Amendment
                                                                                                                           that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                    paperwork cost associated with this AD                                 products identified in this rulemaking                 Accordingly, under the authority
                                                    has been detailed in the Costs of                                      action.                                              delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                    Compliance section of this document                                                                                         the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
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                                                    and includes time for reviewing                                        Regulatory Findings                                  39 as follows:
                                                    instructions, as well as completing and                                  We determined that this proposed AD
                                                    reviewing the collection of information.                               would not have federalism implications               PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                    Therefore, all reporting associated with                               under Executive Order 13132. This                    DIRECTIVES
                                                    this AD is mandatory. Comments                                         proposed AD would not have a
                                                    concerning the accuracy of this burden                                 substantial direct effect on the States, on          ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                    and suggestions for reducing the burden                                the relationship between the national                continues to read as follows:
                                                    should be directed to the FAA at 800                                   Government and the States, or on the                     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.



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                                                    § 39.13   [Amended]                                     specifies contacting Learjet Inc. for                 (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   appropriate action: Before further flight,            (AMOCs)
                                                    the following new airworthiness                         repair using a method approved in                        (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, FAA, has
                                                    directive (AD):                                         accordance with the procedures specified in           the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
                                                                                                            paragraph (l) of this AD.                             if requested using the procedures found in 14
                                                    Learjet Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2016–9505;                                                                       CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
                                                        Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–155–AD.              (i) Reporting
                                                                                                                                                                  send your request to your principal inspector
                                                    (a) Comments Due Date                                      At the applicable time specified in                or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                                                                            paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Submit         appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                      We must receive comments by February 3,               a report of the findings (both positive and           to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
                                                    2017.
                                                                                                            negative) of the inspection required by               attention of the person identified in
                                                    (b) Affected ADs                                        paragraph (g) of this AD to Wichita-COS@              paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.
                                                      None.                                                 faa.gov or Ann Johnson, 1801 Airport Road,               (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                                                                            Wichita, KS 67209. The report must include            notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                    (c) Applicability                                       the name of the owner, the address of the             or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                       This AD applies to Learjet Inc. Model 60             owner, the name of the organization                   of the local flight standards district office/
                                                    airplanes, certificated in any category, serial         incorporating Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–         certificate holding district office.
                                                    numbers 60–002 through 60–430 inclusive.                53–19, the date that inspection was                      (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                                                                                                                                                  level of safety may be used for any repair,
                                                    (d) Subject                                             completed, the name of the person
                                                                                                                                                                  modification, or alteration required by this
                                                                                                            submitting the report, the address, telephone         AD if it is approved by a Learjet Inc.
                                                      Air Transport Association (ATA) of                    number, and email of the person submitting
                                                    America Code 53, Fuselage.                                                                                    Designated Engineering Representative
                                                                                                            the report, the airplane serial number, the           (DER), or a Unit Member (UM) of the Learjet
                                                    (e) Unsafe Condition                                    total time (hours) on the airplane, the total         Organization Designation Authorization
                                                       This AD was prompted by an evaluation by             landings on the airplane, whether corrosion           (ODA), that has been authorized by the
                                                    the design approval holder indicating that              was detected, whether corrosion was                   Manager, Wichita ACO, to make those
                                                    the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen            repaired, the structural repair manual (SRM)          findings. To be approved, the repair,
                                                    line fairing is subject to multi-site damage.           chapter and revision (if repaired), and               modification deviation, or alteration
                                                    We are issuing this AD to detect and correct            whether corrosion exceeded the minimum                deviation must meet the certification basis of
                                                    corrosion of the fuselage skin, which could             thickness specified in Learjet 60 Service             the airplane, and the approval must
                                                    result in reduced structural integrity of the           Bulletin 60–53–19 (and specify the SRM                specifically refer to this AD.
                                                    airplane.                                               chapter and revision that was used).                  (m) Related Information
                                                                                                               (1) If the inspection was done on or after
                                                    (f) Compliance                                                                                                  (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                            the effective date of this AD: Submit the
                                                       Comply with this AD within the                       report within 30 days after the inspection.           contact Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                    compliance times specified, unless already                                                                    Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, FAA, Wichita
                                                                                                               (2) If the inspection was done before the
                                                    done.                                                                                                         ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight
                                                                                                            effective date of this AD: Submit the report          D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209;
                                                    (g) Inspection of the Fuselage Skin and                 within 30 days after the effective date of this       phone: 316–946–4152; fax: 316–946–4107;
                                                    Related Investigative and Corrective Actions            AD.                                                   email: Wichita-COS@faa.gov.
                                                       At the applicable time specified in                  (j) Credit for Previous Actions                         (2) For service information identified in
                                                    paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD:                                                               this AD, contact Learjet, Inc., One Learjet
                                                    Do a fluorescent dye penetrant inspection of               This paragraph provides credit for the             Way, Wichita, KS 67209–2942; telephone:
                                                    the fuselage skin between stringers (S)–2L              actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD,        316–946–2000; fax: 316–946–2220; email:
                                                    and S–2R for corrosion; and do all applicable           if those actions were performed before the            ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http://
                                                    related investigative and corrective actions;           effective date of this AD using Learjet 60            www.bombardier.com. You may view this
                                                    in accordance with the Accomplishment                   Service Bulletin 60–53–19, dated November             referenced service information at the FAA,
                                                    Instructions of Learjet 60 Service Bulletin             23, 2015; Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–53–          Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
                                                    60–53–19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016,            19, Revision 1, dated April 4, 2016; or Learjet       Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
                                                    except as required by paragraph (h) of this             60 Service Bulletin 60–53–19, Revision 2,             on the availability of this material at the
                                                    AD. Do all applicable related investigative             dated April 18, 2016.                                 FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                    and corrective actions before further flight.                                                                   Issued in Renton, Washington, on
                                                       (1) For airplanes with more than 12 years            (k) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
                                                                                                            Statement                                             December 2, 2016.
                                                    since the date of issuance of the original
                                                    airworthiness certificate or the date of                                                                      Michael Kaszycki,
                                                                                                              A federal agency may not conduct or
                                                    issuance of the original export certificate of          sponsor, and a person is not required to              Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                    airworthiness as of the effective date of this          respond to, nor shall a person be subject to          Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                    AD: Within 12 months after the effective date           a penalty for failure to comply with a                [FR Doc. 2016–30019 Filed 12–19–16; 8:45 am]
                                                    of this AD.                                             collection of information subject to the              BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                       (2) For airplanes with more than 6 years             requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
                                                    but equal to or less than 12 years since the            Act unless that collection of information
                                                    date of issuance of the original airworthiness          displays a current valid OMB Control                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                    certificate or the date of issuance of the
                                                                                                            Number. The OMB Control Number for this
                                                    original export certificate of airworthiness as
                                                                                                            information collection is 2120–0056. Public           Federal Aviation Administration
                                                    of the effective date of this AD: Within 24
                                                                                                            reporting for this collection of information is
                                                    months after the effective date of this AD.
                                                       (3) For airplanes with 6 years or less since         estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per           14 CFR Part 39
                                                    the date of issuance of the original                    response, including the time for reviewing
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                                                                                                            instructions, completing and reviewing the            [Docket No. FAA–2016–9500; Directorate
                                                    airworthiness certificate or the date of                                                                      Identifier 2016–NM–140–AD]
                                                    issuance of the original export certificate of          collection of information. All responses to
                                                    airworthiness as of the effective date of this          this collection of information are mandatory.         RIN 2120–AA64
                                                    AD: Within 36 months after the effective date           Comments concerning the accuracy of this
                                                    of this AD.                                             burden and suggestions for reducing the               Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
                                                                                                            burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800          Aviation Airplanes
                                                    (h) Service Information Exception                       Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
                                                      Where Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–53–              20591, Attn: Information Collection                   AGENCY:Federal Aviation
                                                    19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016,                  Clearance Officer, AES–200.                           Administration (FAA), DOT.


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Document Created: 2018-02-14 09:09:52
Document Modified: 2018-02-14 09:09:52
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 3, 2017.
ContactPaul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4152; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 92745 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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