82 FR 17112 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 67 (April 10, 2017)

Page Range		17112-17114
FR Document		2017-06704
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-1159B airplanes. This AD was prompted by a review of airplane maintenance records, which revealed that incorrect rudder assemblies were installed on certain airplanes. This AD requires certain inspections, and replacement or modification of the rudder assembly if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9385; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-111-AD; 
Amendment 39-18844; AD 2017-07-06]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-1159B airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by a review of airplane maintenance records, which revealed 
that incorrect rudder assemblies were installed on certain airplanes. 
This AD requires certain inspections, and replacement or modification 
of the rudder assembly if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective May 15, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as May 15, 2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., 
P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 
912-965-3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You 
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It 
is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9385.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9385; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office 
(ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-
5544; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Gulfstream Aerospace 
Corporation Model G-1159B airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on November 21, 2016 (81 FR 83180). The NPRM was prompted by a 
review of airplane maintenance records, which revealed that incorrect 
rudder assemblies were installed on certain airplanes. The NPRM 
proposed to require an inspection to determine the part number of the 
rudder assembly installed, verification that the part number of the 
rudder assembly matches what is recorded in the airplane maintenance 
records, an inspection of the rudder hinges if necessary, and 
replacement or modification of the rudder assembly if necessary. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct the installation of incorrect 
rudder assemblies, which could result in flutter and subsequent loss of 
the rudder, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We have considered the comment received.

Support for the NPRM

    An anonymous commenter stated that the NPRM was understandable and 
that the FAA should retain its governmental authority.
    We infer that the commenter supports the intent of the NPRM. We 
have not made any changes to this final rule regarding this issue.

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Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have 
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated 
February 17, 2016 (for Model G-1159 and Model G-1159B airplanes). The 
service information describes procedures for inspecting the rudder 
assembly to determine the part number, verifying that the part number 
of the rudder assembly matches what is recorded in the airplane 
maintenance records, inspecting the rudder hinges, and modifying the 
rudder assembly. This service information is reasonably available 
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal 
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 24 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspection.........................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour               $0             $85          $2,040
                                      = $85.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements or 
modifications that will be required based on the results of the 
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that 
might need these replacements or modifications:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Replacement/modification...................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255.         $51,445         $51,700
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will 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 that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 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):

2017-07-06 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-18844; 
Docket No. FAA-2016-9385; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-111-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective May 15, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Gulfstream Model G-1159B airplanes, 
certificated in any category.

    Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model G-1159B airplanes are 
also referred to by marketing designation GIIB.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27; Flight 
Controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a review of airplane maintenance 
records, which revealed that incorrect rudder assemblies were 
installed on certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct the installation of incorrect rudder assemblies, which could 
result in flutter and subsequent loss of the rudder, and consequent 
loss of control of the airplane.

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(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection To Determine Rudder Assembly Part Number (P/N) and 
Verification of Maintenance Records

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do an 
inspection to determine the part number of the rudder assembly, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream GII/
IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 2016, except as 
provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. If the rudder assembly does 
not have P/N 1159CS20004-3, within 12 months after the effective 
date of this AD, verify that the rudder assembly part number 
recorded in the aircraft maintenance records matches the part number 
of the rudder assembly installed on the airplane and if the rudder 
assembly part number does not match, correct the aircraft 
maintenance records accordingly.

(h) Additional Inspection and Corrective Action

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
a rudder assembly having P/N 1159CS20004-3 is found, before further 
flight, do a general visual inspection of the middle and upper 
rudder hinges to determine if a one-piece or two-piece hinge is 
installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 
2016, and do the applicable action specified in paragraph (h)(1) or 
(h)(2) of this AD, except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this 
AD.
    (1) For airplanes with a one-piece hinge installed: Do the 
actions specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Modify the rudder assembly, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin 
Number 468, dated February 17, 2016.

    Note 2 to paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this AD: Gulfstream GII/IIB 
Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, 2016, refers to 
Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Change Number 300, Amendment 1, 
dated May 21, 1984, as an additional source of guidance for 
accomplishment of the rudder modification.

    (ii) Replace the rudder assembly with a rudder assembly that has 
been modified as specified in Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Change 
Number 300. Do the replacement using a method approved in accordance 
with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes with a two-piece hinge installed: Re-identify 
the rudder assembly as having incorporated the actions in Gulfstream 
GII Aircraft Service Change Number 300, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin 
Number 468, dated February 17, 2016.

(i) Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications

    (1) Where Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated 
February 17, 2016, specifies to record the rudder part number and 
serial number on the service reply card, that action is not required 
by this AD.
    (2) Where Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated 
February 17, 2016, specifies to contact Gulfstream for instructions 
on modifying the rudder assembly, this AD requires modifying the 
rudder assembly before further flight using a method approved in 
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this 
AD.

(j) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and 
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.
    (3) Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: For service 
information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for 
Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(3)(i) and 
(k)(3)(ii) of this AD apply.
    (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step 
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply 
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, 
including substeps and identified figures.
    (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted 
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection 
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC 
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done 
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition.

(l) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Krista Greer, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 
30337; phone: 404-474-5544; fax: 404-474-5606; email: 
[email protected].

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated 
February 17, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. 
Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-
965-3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
    (4) 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.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 27, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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standards district office/certificate holding Issued in Renton, Washington, on March www.regulations.gov by searching for
district office. The AMOC approval letter 10, 2017. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
must specifically reference this AD. Michael Kaszycki, 9385; or in person at the Docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Management Facility between 9 a.m.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must except Federal holidays. The AD docket
[FR Doc. 2017–05366 Filed 4–7–17; 8:45 am]
be accomplished using a method approved contains this AD, the regulatory
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by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
evaluation, any comments received, and
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
other information. The address for the
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
by the DOA, the approval must include the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation, Docket
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Operations, M–30, West Building
service information contains procedures or 14 CFR Part 39 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
tests that are identified as RC, those [Docket No. FAA–2016–9385; Directorate New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
procedures and tests must be done to comply Identifier 2016–NM–111–AD; Amendment DC 20590.
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are 39–18844; AD 2017–07–06] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer,
procedures and tests that are not identified RIN 2120–AA64 Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA,
as RC may be deviated from using accepted Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
methods in accordance with the operator’s Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
maintenance or inspection program without Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5544;
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided fax: 404–474–5606; email: krista.greer@
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
Administration (FAA), DOT. faa.gov.
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
changes to procedures or tests identified as Discussion
RC require approval of an AMOC. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all We issued a notice of proposed
(l) Related Information Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Model G–1159B airplanes. This AD was part 39 by adding an AD that would
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA prompted by a review of airplane apply to all Gulfstream Aerospace
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0231, dated maintenance records, which revealed Corporation Model G–1159B airplanes.
November 22, 2016, for related information. that incorrect rudder assemblies were The NPRM published in the Federal
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket installed on certain airplanes. This AD Register on November 21, 2016 (81 FR
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov requires certain inspections, and 83180). The NPRM was prompted by a
by searching for and locating Docket No. replacement or modification of the review of airplane maintenance records,
FAA–2016–8851. which revealed that incorrect rudder
rudder assembly if necessary. We are
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference issuing this AD to address the unsafe assemblies were installed on certain
condition on these products. airplanes. The NPRM proposed to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference DATES: This AD is effective May 15,
require an inspection to determine the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 2017. part number of the rudder assembly
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The Director of the Federal Register installed, verification that the part
part 51. approved the incorporation by reference number of the rudder assembly matches
(2) You must use this service information of a certain publication listed in this AD what is recorded in the airplane
as applicable to do the actions required by as May 15, 2017. maintenance records, an inspection of
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. the rudder hinges if necessary, and
ADDRESSES: For service information
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3120, replacement or modification of the
dated September 18, 2015. identified in this final rule, contact rudder assembly if necessary. We are
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–5036, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, issuing this AD to detect and correct the
dated September 18, 2015. Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box installation of incorrect rudder
(3) For service information identified in 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; assemblies, which could result in flutter
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965– and subsequent loss of the rudder, and
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 3520; email pubs@gulfstream.com; consequent loss of control of the
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/ airplane.
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; index.htm. You may view this Comments
Internet http://www.airbus.com. referenced service information at the We gave the public the opportunity to
(4) You may view this service information FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, participate in developing this AD. We
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
have considered the comment received.
For information on the availability of
information on the availability of this Support for the NPRM
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
1221. It is also available on the Internet An anonymous commenter stated that
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(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the at http://www.regulations.gov by the NPRM was understandable and that
National Archives and Records searching for and locating Docket No. the FAA should retain its governmental
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA–2016–9385. authority.
the availability of this material at NARA, call We infer that the commenter supports
Examining the AD Docket the intent of the NPRM. We have not
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on made any changes to this final rule
locations.html. the Internet at http:// regarding this issue.

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Conclusion Related Service Information Under 1 and modifying the rudder assembly.
We reviewed the relevant data, CFR Part 51 This service information is reasonably
considered the comment received, and available because the interested parties
We reviewed Gulfstream GII/IIB have access to it through their normal
determined that air safety and the
Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated course of business or by the means
public interest require adopting this AD
February 17, 2016 (for Model G–1159 identified in the ADDRESSES section.
as proposed, except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these and Model G–1159B airplanes). The
service information describes Costs of Compliance
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that procedures for inspecting the rudder
assembly to determine the part number, We estimate that this AD affects 24
was proposed in the NPRM for airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
correcting the unsafe condition; and verifying that the part number of the
the following costs to comply with this
• Do not add any additional burden rudder assembly matches what is
recorded in the airplane maintenance AD:
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM. records, inspecting the rudder hinges,

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

Inspection ................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................................... $0 $85 $2,040

We estimate the following costs to do based on the results of the inspection. number of aircraft that might need these
any necessary replacements or We have no way of determining the replacements or modifications:
modifications that will be required

ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Replacement/modification ................ 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ........................................................ $51,445 $51,700

Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various § 39.13 [Amended]
levels of government. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Title 49 of the United States Code For the reasons discussed above, I the following new airworthiness
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue certify that this AD: directive (AD):
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
section 106, describes the authority of 2017–07–06 Gulfstream Aerospace
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Corporation: Amendment 39–18844;
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Docket No. FAA–2016–9385; Directorate
Aviation Programs, describes in more
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Identifier 2016–NM–111–AD.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (a) Effective Date
authority.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD is effective May 15, 2017.
in Alaska, and
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (4) Will not have a significant (b) Affected ADs
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: economic impact, positive or negative, None.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that on a substantial number of small entities
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
under the criteria of the Regulatory
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Flexibility Act. This AD applies to all Gulfstream Model
air commerce by prescribing regulations G–1159B airplanes, certificated in any
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 category.
the Administrator finds necessary for Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety in air commerce. This regulation G–1159B airplanes are also referred to by
safety, Incorporation by reference, marketing designation GIIB.
is within the scope of that authority Safety.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (d) Subject
that is likely to exist or develop on Adoption of the Amendment
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
products identified in this rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority America Code 27; Flight Controls.
action. delegated to me by the Administrator,
(e) Unsafe Condition
Regulatory Findings the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: This AD was prompted by a review of
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This AD will not have federalism airplane maintenance records, which
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS revealed that incorrect rudder assemblies
implications under Executive Order
DIRECTIVES were installed on certain airplanes. We are
13132. This AD will not have a issuing this AD to detect and correct the
substantial direct effect on the States, on installation of incorrect rudder assemblies,
the relationship between the national ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
which could result in flutter and subsequent
government and the States, or on the continues to read as follows: loss of the rudder, and consequent loss of
distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. control of the airplane.

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(f) Compliance number and serial number on the service (i) Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin
Comply with this AD within the reply card, that action is not required by this Number 468, dated February 17, 2016.
compliance times specified, unless already AD. (ii) Reserved.
done. (2) Where Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer (3) For service information identified in
Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
(g) Inspection To Determine Rudder 2016, specifies to contact Gulfstream for Corporation, Technical Publications Dept.,
Assembly Part Number (P/N) and instructions on modifying the rudder P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206;
Verification of Maintenance Records assembly, this AD requires modifying the telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520;
Within 12 months after the effective date rudder assembly before further flight using a email pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http://
of this AD, do an inspection to determine the method approved in accordance with the www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
part number of the rudder assembly, in procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
accordance with the Accomplishment this AD. (4) You may view this service information
Instructions of Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(j) Special Flight Permits 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17,
2016, except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) Special flight permits, as described in information on the availability of this
of this AD. If the rudder assembly does not Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
have P/N 1159CS20004–3, within 12 months Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 (5) You may view this service information
after the effective date of this AD, verify that and 21.199), are not allowed. that is incorporated by reference at the
the rudder assembly part number recorded in National Archives and Records
the aircraft maintenance records matches the (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (NARA). For information on
part number of the rudder assembly installed (AMOCs) the availability of this material at NARA, call
on the airplane and if the rudder assembly (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
part number does not match, correct the Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
aircraft maintenance records accordingly. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if locations.html.
requested using the procedures found in 14 Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
(h) Additional Inspection and Corrective CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Action 27, 2017.
send your request to your principal inspector
If, during the inspection required by Michael Kaszycki,
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
paragraph (g) of this AD, a rudder assembly appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
having P/N 1159CS20004–3 is found, before to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
further flight, do a general visual inspection attention of the person identified in [FR Doc. 2017–06704 Filed 4–7–17; 8:45 am]
of the middle and upper rudder hinges to paragraph (l) of this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
determine if a one-piece or two-piece hinge (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
is installed, in accordance with the notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
of the local flight standards district office/
February 17, 2016, and do the applicable certificate holding district office.
action specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2)
Federal Aviation Administration
(3) Except as required by paragraph (i) of
of this AD, except as required by paragraph this AD: For service information that
(i)(2) of this AD. contains steps that are labeled as Required
14 CFR Part 97
(1) For airplanes with a one-piece hinge for Compliance (RC), the provisions of [Docket No. 31127; Amdt. No. 3741]
installed: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (k)(3)(i) and (k)(3)(ii) of this AD
paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (h)(1)(ii) of this AD. apply. Standard Instrument Approach
(i) Modify the rudder assembly, in (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
accordance with the Accomplishment
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
substeps under an RC step and any figures and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Instructions of Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer identified in an RC step, must be done to
Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, Miscellaneous Amendments
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
2016. for any deviations to RC steps, including AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Note 2 to paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this AD: substeps and identified figures. Administration (FAA), DOT.
Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer Bulletin (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
Number 468, dated February 17, 2016, refers ACTION: Final rule.
deviated from using accepted methods in
to Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Change accordance with the operator’s maintenance
Number 300, Amendment 1, dated May 21,
SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends,
or inspection program without obtaining
1984, as an additional source of guidance for suspends, or removes Standard
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
accomplishment of the rudder modification. including substeps and identified figures, can Instrument Approach Procedures
(ii) Replace the rudder assembly with a still be done as specified, and the airplane (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff
rudder assembly that has been modified as can be put back in an airworthy condition. Minimums and Obstacle Departure
specified in Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Procedures (ODPs) for operations at
(l) Related Information
Change Number 300. Do the replacement certain airports. These regulatory
using a method approved in accordance with For more information about this AD, actions are needed because of the
the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) contact Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, adoption of new or revised criteria, or
of this AD. Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta
because of changes occurring in the
(2) For airplanes with a two-piece hinge Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701
installed: Re-identify the rudder assembly as Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; National Airspace System, such as the
having incorporated the actions in phone: 404–474–5544; fax: 404–474–5606; commissioning of new navigational
Gulfstream GII Aircraft Service Change email: krista.greer@faa.gov. facilities, adding new obstacles, or
Number 300, in accordance with the changing air traffic requirements. These
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream changes are designed to provide safe
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GII/IIB Customer Bulletin Number 468, dated (1) The Director of the Federal Register and efficient use of the navigable
February 17, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference airspace and to promote safe flight
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
(i) Exceptions to Service Bulletin operations under instrument flight rules
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Specifications part 51. at the affected airports.
(1) Where Gulfstream GII/IIB Customer (2) You must use this service information DATES: This rule is effective April 10,
Bulletin Number 468, dated February 17, as applicable to do the actions required by 2017. The compliance date for each
2016, specifies to record the rudder part this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective May 15, 2017.
Contact		Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474- 5544; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 17112
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 17112 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes

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