82_FR_23255 82 FR 23158 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

82 FR 23158 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 97 (May 22, 2017)

Page Range23158-23160
FR Document2017-10139

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of circuit breakers of unsuitable strength that fail to protect the system from overcurrent. This proposed AD would require replacing certain circuit breakers. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 97 (Monday, May 22, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 97 (Monday, May 22, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 23158-23160]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10139]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0479; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-202-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly 
Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) 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 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes. 
This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of circuit breakers of 
unsuitable strength that fail to protect the system from overcurrent. 
This proposed AD would require replacing certain circuit breakers. We 
are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 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 Saab AB, 
Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 
18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com; 
Internet http://www.saabgroup.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-2017-
0479; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0479; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-202-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

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Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0234, dated November 24, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Saab AB, Saab 
Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Circuit breakers of an unsuitable strength have been found 
installed on SAAB SF340A aeroplanes, failing in protecting the 
system from an overcurrent.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the overheating 
of wires, possibly resulting in smoke or fire on the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Saab issued [service 
bulletin] SB 340-33-058 (later revised) to provide instructions for 
replacement of circuit breakers.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
replacement of circuit breakers of unsuitable strength in the 
passenger reading light system.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0479.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Saab Service Bulletin 340-33-058, Revision 01, dated 
October 21, 2016. The service information describes procedures for 
replacing any circuit breaker having part number (P/N) MS3320-10 
installed at position 2LJ (L25) and position 4LJ (L26) with a circuit 
breaker having P/N MS3320-7-5. This service information is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 19 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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Replacement...........................  2 work-hours x $85 per              $220            $390          $7,410
                                         hour = $170.
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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

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab 
Aerosystems): Docket No. FAA-2017-0479; Directorate Identifier 2016-
NM-202-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/
SF340A) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 004 
through 138 inclusive; except those on which Saab Service Bulletin 
340-33-053 (modification/removal for cargo/freighter configuration) 
has been embodied.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 33, Lights.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the discovery of circuit breakers of 
unsuitable strength that fail to protect the system from 
overcurrent. We are issuing this AD to prevent such conditions, 
which could lead to overheating of the wires and possibly result in 
smoke or fire in the airplane.

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(f) Compliance

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

(g) Replacement

    Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace any 
circuit breaker having part number (P/N) MS3320-10 installed at 
position 2LJ (L25) and position 4LJ (L26) with a circuit breaker 
having P/N MS3320-7-5, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-33-058, Revision 01, dated 
October 21, 2016.

(h) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
circuit breaker P/N MS3320-10 on any passenger reading light system 
at position at 2LJ (L25) and position 4LJ (L26), on any airplane.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Saab Service Bulletin 340-33-058, 
dated May 30, 2016.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the manager of the International Branch, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab 
Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0234, dated November 24, 
2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0479.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab 
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone 
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email 
saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com; Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. 
You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on 
the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                 engaged in the oxygen flow mechanism when               11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–                 • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                 the mask is pulled to the passenger’s face. We          794–5531.                                             address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                 are issuing this AD to prevent improper                   (3) For service information identified in           p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                 oxygen flow functionality to the passenger              this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
                                                                                                                                                               Federal holidays.
                                                 oxygen masks in the event of an emergency.              Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
                                                                                                         Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–                For service information identified in
                                                 (f) Compliance
                                                                                                         855–7401; email thd.crj@                              this NPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab
                                                    Comply with this AD within the                       aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://                 Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linköping,
                                                 compliance times specified, unless already              www.bombardier.com. You may view this                 Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax
                                                 done.                                                   service information at the FAA, Transport             +46 13 18 4874; email
                                                 (g) Replacement of Oxygen Mask Lanyards                 Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                                                                                                                               saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;
                                                                                                         Renton, WA. For information on the
                                                    Within 2,400 flight hours or 60 months,              availability of this material at the FAA, call        Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
                                                 whichever occurs first after the effective date         425–227–1221.                                         You may view this referenced service
                                                 of this AD, replace the existing lanyards in                                                                  information at the FAA, Transport
                                                 the passenger oxygen box assemblies with                  Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12,
                                                                                                                                                               Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                                 lanyards of the correct length, in accordance           2017.
                                                                                                                                                               SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                                 with the Accomplishment Instructions of                 Michael Kaszycki,
                                                 Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–35–003,
                                                                                                                                                               the availability of this material at the
                                                                                                         Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                 Revision 02, dated April 18, 2016.                      Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                 (h) Credit for Previous Actions                         [FR Doc. 2017–10137 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am]           Examining the AD Docket
                                                   This paragraph provides credit for actions            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                                                                                  You may examine the AD docket on
                                                 required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
                                                 actions were performed before the effective
                                                                                                                                                               the Internet at http://
                                                 date of this AD using Bombardier Service                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                 Bulletin 605–35–003, dated January 28, 2016;                                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                 or Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–35–003,              Federal Aviation Administration                       0479; or in person at the Docket
                                                 Revision 01, dated February 10, 2016.                                                                         Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                 (i) Other FAA AD Provisions                             14 CFR Part 39                                        and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                                                                                                                               except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                    The following provisions also apply to this          [Docket No. FAA–2017–0479; Directorate
                                                 AD:
                                                                                                                                                               contains this proposed AD, the
                                                                                                         Identifier 2016–NM–202–AD]
                                                    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                                                                      regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                 (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft                 RIN 2120–AA64                                         received, and other information. The
                                                 Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA,                                                                     street address for the Docket Operations
                                                 has the authority to approve AMOCs for this             Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,                    office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
                                                 AD, if requested using the procedures found             Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as                   the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
                                                 in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR              Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)                            be available in the AD docket shortly
                                                 39.19, send your request to your principal              Airplanes                                             after receipt.
                                                 inspector or local Flight Standards District
                                                 Office, as appropriate. If sending information          AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                 directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:                   Administration (FAA), DOT.                            Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
                                                 Program Manager, Continuing Operational                 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                 Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
                                                 Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
                                                                                                         (NPRM).                                               116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                 Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
                                                 telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.                                                                     FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
                                                                                                         SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                  WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
                                                 Before using any approved AMOC, notify
                                                 your appropriate principal inspector, or
                                                                                                         airworthiness directive (AD) for certain              1112; fax 425–227–1149.
                                                 lacking a principal inspector, the manager of           Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A
                                                                                                         (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes. This                         SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                 the local flight standards district office/
                                                 certificate holding district office.                    proposed AD was prompted by the                       Comments Invited
                                                    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any             discovery of circuit breakers of
                                                 requirement in this AD to obtain corrective             unsuitable strength that fail to protect                We invite you to send any written
                                                 actions from a manufacturer, the action must            the system from overcurrent. This                     relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                 be accomplished using a method approved                 proposed AD would require replacing                   this proposed AD. Send your comments
                                                 by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
                                                 FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
                                                                                                         certain circuit breakers. We are                      to an address listed under the
                                                 (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design               proposing this AD to address the unsafe               ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                 Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by             condition on these products.                          FAA–2017–0479; Directorate Identifier
                                                 the DAO, the approval must include the                  DATES: We must receive comments on                    2016–NM–202–AD’’ at the beginning of
                                                 DAO-authorized signature.                               this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.                     your comments. We specifically invite
                                                 (j) Related Information                                 ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                     comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                                                                         using the procedures found in 14 CFR                  economic, environmental, and energy
                                                    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian               11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following              aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                 Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–15, dated               methods:                                              consider all comments received by the
                                                 June 1, 2016, for related information. This               • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 closing date and may amend this
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                                                 MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the               http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                proposed AD based on those comments.
                                                 Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by               instructions for submitting comments.                   We will post all comments we
                                                 searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                                                                                           • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                receive, without change, to http://
                                                 2017–0477.
                                                    (2) For more information about this AD,                • Mail: U.S. Department of                          www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                 contact Cesar A. Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,             Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 personal information you provide. We
                                                 Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch,                 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                  will also post a report summarizing each
                                                 ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600                        W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY                 Washington, DC 20590.                                 about this proposed AD.


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                                                 Discussion                                                         breakers of unsuitable strength in the                FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                                                                                    passenger reading light system.                       of This Proposed AD
                                                   The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                                 You may examine the MCAI in the                       This product has been approved by
                                                 for the Member States of the European                              AD docket on the Internet at http://                  the aviation authority of another
                                                 Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness                               www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                 Directive 2016–0234, dated November                                                                                      country, and is approved for operation
                                                                                                                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                     in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                 24, 2016 (referred to after this as the                            0479.
                                                 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness                                                                                       bilateral agreement with the State of
                                                 Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct                          Related Service Information Under 1                   Design Authority, we have been notified
                                                 an unsafe condition for certain Saab AB,                           CFR Part 51                                           of the unsafe condition described in the
                                                 Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/                                                                                       MCAI and service information
                                                 SF340A) airplanes. The MCAI states:                                   We reviewed Saab Service Bulletin                  referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                                                                                    340–33–058, Revision 01, dated October                AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                                    Circuit breakers of an unsuitable strength
                                                 have been found installed on SAAB SF340A
                                                                                                                    21, 2016. The service information                     information and determined an unsafe
                                                 aeroplanes, failing in protecting the system                       describes procedures for replacing any                condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                                 from an overcurrent.                                               circuit breaker having part number (P/                develop on other products of the same
                                                    This condition, if not corrected, could lead                    N) MS3320–10 installed at position 2LJ                type design.
                                                 to the overheating of wires, possibly resulting                    (L25) and position 4LJ (L26) with a
                                                 in smoke or fire on the aeroplane.                                 circuit breaker having P/N MS3320–7–                  Costs of Compliance
                                                    To address this potential unsafe condition,                     5. This service information is reasonably
                                                 Saab issued [service bulletin] SB 340–33–058                                                                                We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                 (later revised) to provide instructions for                        available because the interested parties
                                                                                                                                                                          affects 19 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                 replacement of circuit breakers.                                   have access to it through their normal
                                                    For the reason described above, this                            course of business or by the means                       We estimate the following costs to
                                                 [EASA] AD requires replacement of circuit                          identified in the ADDRESSES section.                  comply with this proposed AD:

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

                                                 Replacement ...................................................   2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .............                 $220            $390           $7,410



                                                 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 this proposed regulation:                     directive (AD):
                                                 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                 section 106, describes the authority of                              1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly
                                                 the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                             action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                    Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems):
                                                 Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                               2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the             Docket No. FAA–2017–0479; Directorate
                                                 detail the scope of the Agency’s                                   DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                   Identifier 2016–NM–202–AD.
                                                 authority.                                                         (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                                                                                                                                          (a) Comments Due Date
                                                    We are issuing this rulemaking under                              3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                                                                                    Alaska; and                                               We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.
                                                 the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                  4. Will not have a significant                      (b) Affected ADs
                                                 General requirements.’’ Under that                                 economic impact, positive or negative,                    None.
                                                 section, Congress charges the FAA with                             on a substantial number of small entities
                                                 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                         under the criteria of the Regulatory                  (c) Applicability
                                                 air commerce by prescribing regulations                            Flexibility Act.                                         This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
                                                 for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                                   Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A)
                                                                                                                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
                                                 the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                 safety in air commerce. This regulation                              Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              numbers 004 through 138 inclusive; except
                                                 is within the scope of that authority                              safety, Incorporation by reference,                   those on which Saab Service Bulletin 340–
                                                 because it addresses an unsafe condition                           Safety.                                               33–053 (modification/removal for cargo/
                                                 that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                                    freighter configuration) has been embodied.
                                                 products identified in this rulemaking                             The Proposed Amendment
                                                                                                                                                                          (d) Subject
                                                 action.                                                              Accordingly, under the authority                     Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                 Regulatory Findings                                                delegated to me by the Administrator,                 America Code 33, Lights.
                                                                                                                    the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
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                                                   We determined that this proposed AD                              39 as follows:                                        (e) Reason
                                                 would not have federalism implications                                                                                      This AD was prompted by the discovery of
                                                 under Executive Order 13132. This                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 circuit breakers of unsuitable strength that
                                                 proposed AD would not have a                                       DIRECTIVES                                            fail to protect the system from overcurrent.
                                                 substantial direct effect on the States, on                                                                              We are issuing this AD to prevent such
                                                 the relationship between the national                              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               conditions, which could lead to overheating
                                                 Government and the States, or on the                               continues to read as follows:                         of the wires and possibly result in smoke or
                                                 distribution of power and                                              Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        fire in the airplane.



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                                                 (f) Compliance                                          Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601             30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                    Comply with this AD within the                       Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;               W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                 compliance times specified, unless already              telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.             Washington, DC 20590.
                                                                                                            (3) For service information identified in
                                                 done.
                                                                                                         this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
                                                                                                                                                                 • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                 (g) Replacement                                         SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone              address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                                                                         +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email             p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                    Within 6 months after the effective date of
                                                 this AD: Replace any circuit breaker having             saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;                     Federal holidays.
                                                 part number (P/N) MS3320–10 installed at                Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You                  For service information identified in
                                                 position 2LJ (L25) and position 4LJ (L26)               may view this service information at the              this NPRM, contact Airbus,
                                                 with a circuit breaker having P/N MS3320–               FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601             Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond
                                                                                                         Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                 7–5, in accordance with the Accomplishment                                                                    Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
                                                                                                         information on the availability of this
                                                 Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340–33–                                                                 Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
                                                                                                         material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                 058, Revision 01, dated October 21, 2016.                                                                     36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email:
                                                                                                           Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12,            account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
                                                 (h) Parts Installation Prohibition                      2017.
                                                   As of the effective date of this AD, no
                                                                                                                                                               Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
                                                                                                         Michael Kaszycki,
                                                 person may install a circuit breaker P/N                                                                      may view this referenced service
                                                                                                         Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    information at the FAA, Transport
                                                 MS3320–10 on any passenger reading light                Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                 system at position at 2LJ (L25) and position                                                                  Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                                 4LJ (L26), on any airplane.                             [FR Doc. 2017–10139 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am]           SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                                 (i) Credit for Previous Actions
                                                                                                         BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                the availability of this material at the
                                                                                                                                                               FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                    This paragraph provides credit for the
                                                 actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          Examining the AD Docket
                                                 if those actions were performed before the
                                                 effective date of this AD using Saab Service
                                                                                                                                                                  You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                         Federal Aviation Administration
                                                 Bulletin 340–33–058, dated May 30, 2016.                                                                      the Internet at http://
                                                                                                                                                               www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                 (j) Other FAA AD Provisions                             14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                               and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                    The following provisions also apply to this          [Docket No. FAA–2017–0478; Directorate                0478; or in person at the Docket
                                                 AD:                                                     Identifier 2016–NM–174–AD]                            Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                                                                      and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                 (AMOCs): The Manager, International                     RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                                                                               except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                 Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
                                                 Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                  Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                      contains this proposed AD, the
                                                 approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                 Airplanes                                             regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                 using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.                                                                   received, and other information. The
                                                                                                         AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your                                                                    street address for the Docket Operations
                                                                                                         Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                 request to your principal inspector or local                                                                  office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
                                                 Flight Standards District Office, as                    ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                 the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
                                                 appropriate. If sending information directly            (NPRM).                                               be available in the AD docket shortly
                                                 to the manager of the International Branch,                                                                   after receipt.
                                                 send it to the attention of the person                  SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                 identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD.              airworthiness directive (AD) for certain              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                 Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-               Airbus Model A319 series airplanes;                   Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                 AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using                     Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231,                     International Branch, ANM–116,
                                                 any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate              –232, and –233, airplanes; and Model                  Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
                                                 principal inspector, or lacking a principal             A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212,                     1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
                                                 inspector, the manager of the local flight              –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. This                  98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1405;
                                                 standards district office/certificate holding           proposed AD was prompted by a report                  fax: 425–227–1149.
                                                 district office.
                                                    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                                                                         of cracks on frame forks and outer skin               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                 requirement in this AD to obtain corrective             on the forward and aft cargo
                                                                                                         compartment doors. This proposed AD                   Comments Invited
                                                 actions from a manufacturer, the action must
                                                 be accomplished using a method approved                 would require repetitive inspections of                 We invite you to send any written
                                                 by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–              the frame forks, and corrective actions if            relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or            necessary. This proposed AD would                     this proposed AD. Send your comments
                                                 the European Aviation Safety Agency                     also include optional modifications that              to an address listed under the
                                                 (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’ EASA              constitute terminating action. We are                 ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                 Design Organization Approval (DOA). If                  proposing this AD to address the unsafe               FAA–2017–0478; Directorate Identifier
                                                 approved by the DOA, the approval must
                                                 include the DOA-authorized signature.
                                                                                                         condition on these products.                          2016–NM–174–AD’’ at the beginning of
                                                                                                         DATES: We must receive comments on                    your comments. We specifically invite
                                                 (k) Related Information                                 this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.                     comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                   (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                     ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                     economic, environmental, and energy
                                                 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA                   using the procedures found in 14 CFR                  aspects of this proposed AD. We will
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                                                 Airworthiness Directive 2016–0234, dated                                                                      consider all comments received by the
                                                                                                         11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                 November 24, 2016, for related information.                                                                   closing date and may amend this
                                                 This MCAI may be found in the AD docket                 methods:
                                                 on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov             • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 proposed AD based on those comments.
                                                 by searching for and locating Docket No.                http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  We will post all comments we
                                                 FAA–2017–0479.                                          instructions for submitting comments.                 receive, without change, to http://
                                                   (2) For more information about this AD,                 • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                 contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace                    • Mail: U.S. Department of                          personal information you provide. We
                                                 Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,                Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 will also post a report summarizing each


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Document Created: 2018-11-08 08:51:13
Document Modified: 2018-11-08 08:51:13
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 July 6, 2017.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation82 FR 23158 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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