82_FR_24110 82 FR 24010 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

82 FR 24010 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 100 (May 25, 2017)

Page Range24010-24013
FR Document2017-10267

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN- 235-300, and C-295 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a reported inability to extend the external handle of the emergency door from its recess due to a jammed spring mechanism. This AD requires a one-time functional check of each emergency door handle, and corrective actions 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-2017-0123; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-033-AD; 
Amendment 39-18889; AD 2017-10-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-
235-300, and C-295 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a reported 
inability to extend the external handle of the emergency door from its 
recess due to a jammed spring mechanism. This AD requires a one-time 
functional check of each emergency door handle, and corrective actions 
if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 29, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 29, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), 
Integrated Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de 
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; 
fax: +34 91 585 55 05; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.eads.net. 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-2017-0123.

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-
0123; 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 street address for the Docket Office (telephone: 
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: 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:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Defense and 
Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 28, 
2017 (82 FR 12074) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a reported 
inability to extend the external handle of the emergency door from its 
recess due to a jammed spring mechanism. The NPRM proposed to require a 
one-time functional check of each emergency door handle, and corrective 
actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
jamming of the door spring mechanism, which could lead to the inability 
to push out the emergency door external handle from its position 
normally aligned with the door skin. This condition could result in the 
inability to open the emergency door from outside during an emergency.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2016-0051, dated March 11, 2016 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing

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Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-
100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Failure to extend the external handle of emergency door from its 
recess was reported. As a consequence, it was impossible to open the 
rear emergency door from outside. Subsequent investigation 
determined that jamming of the door spring mechanism led to failure 
pushing out the emergency door external handle from its position 
normally aligned with the door skin.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
failure to open the emergency door from outside in an emergency.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus Defence&Space 
(D&S) issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-52-0001 
and AOT-C295-52-0001 to provide inspection instructions [and 
corrective actions if necessary].
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time functional check of [each of] the affected emergency door 
external handle[s] and, depending on findings, [detailed visual 
inspection for damage or unexpected material and] corrective action 
[repair]. This [EASA] AD also requires reporting the check result.

    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-
0123.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data 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 the following Airbus Defense and Space service 
information.
     Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-
CN235-52-0001, dated September 4, 2014.
     Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-
C295-52-0001, dated September 4, 2014.
    The service information describes procedures for a one-time 
functional check of each emergency door handle and corrective actions 
if necessary. These documents are distinct since they apply to 
different airplane models. 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 27 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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Functional Check:..................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour               $0             $85          $2,295
                                      = $85.
Reporting..........................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour                0              85           2,295
                                      = $85.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

Paperwork Reduction Act

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

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator,

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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]

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

2017-10-15 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as 
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-18889; Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0123; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-033-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 29, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known 
as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-
235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes, certificated in any 
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a reported inability to extend the 
external handle of the emergency door from its recess due to a 
jammed spring mechanism. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct jamming of the door spring mechanism, which could lead to 
the inability to push out the emergency door external handle from 
its position normally aligned with the door skin. This condition 
could result in the inability to open the emergency door from 
outside during an emergency.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) One Time Functional Check

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do a one-
time functional check of each emergency door handle in accordance 
with Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-
CN235-52-0001, dated September 4, 2014; or Airbus Defense and Space 
Alert Operators Transmission AOT-C295-52-0001, dated September 4, 
2014; as applicable.

(h) Additional Actions for Discrepancies

    If any discrepancy (non-working emergency door handle) is found 
during the functional check required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
before further flight, do the actions required by paragraphs (h)(1) 
and (h)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Accomplish a detailed visual inspection for damage and 
unexpected material in accordance with Airbus Defense and Space 
Alert Operators Transmission AOT-CN235-52-0001, dated September 4, 
2014; or Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-
C295-52-0001, dated September 4, 2014; as applicable.
    (2) Repair using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space 
S.A.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the 
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(i) Reporting

    Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) 
from the functional test required by paragraph (g) of this AD and 
the inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD to Airbus 
Defense and Space in accordance with the instructions of Airbus 
Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-CN235-52-0001, 
dated September 4, 2014; or Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators 
Transmission AOT-C295-52-0001, dated September 4, 2014; as 
applicable; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or 
(i)(2) of this AD.
    (1) If the functional test or inspection was done on or after 
the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days 
after the functional test or inspection.
    (2) If the functional test or inspection was done before the 
effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after 
the effective date of this AD.

(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 International Branch, send it to the attention of 
the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, 
the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a 
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information 
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number 
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for 
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, 
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All 
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments 
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing 
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0051, dated March 11, 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-2017-0123.
    (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.

(l) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-
CN235-52-0001, dated September 4, 2014.
    (ii) Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-
C295-52-0001, dated September 4, 2014.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS-
CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated 
Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de 
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; 
fax: +34 91 585 55 05; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.eads.net.
    (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.


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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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     affected by these regulations.                          § 5.71   [Amended]                                    Renton, WA. For information on the
     Furthermore, any additional delay in                    ■ 2. In § 5.71, paragraph (a)(6), remove              availability of this material at the FAA,
     making the regulations correct would be                 the reference ‘‘subpart B’’ and add, in its           call 425–227–1221. It is also available
     contrary to the public interest because it              place, the reference ‘‘subpart C’’.                   on the Internet at http://
     would allow an error in the FAA’s                                                                             www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                               Issued under the authority provided by 49
     regulations to persist for a longer period              U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a)(5) and Sec. 215 of
                                                                                                                   and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
     of time. Accordingly, the FAA finds that                Public Law 111–216, 124 Stat. 2350 (49                0123.
     (i) public comment on these standards                   U.S.C. 44701 note) in Washington, DC, on              Examining the AD Docket
     prior to promulgation is unnecessary,                   May 18, 2017.
     and (ii) good cause exists to make this                 Lirio Liu,                                              You may examine the AD docket on
     rule effective in less than 30 days.                    Director, Office of Rulemaking.
                                                                                                                   the Internet at http://
                                                                                                                   www.regulations.gov by searching for
     Background                                              [FR Doc. 2017–10739 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                   and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
        In the final rule titled Safety                                                                            0123; or in person at the Docket
     Management System for Domestic, Flag                                                                          Management Facility between 9 a.m.
     and Supplemental Operations                                                                                   and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
     Certificate Holders, published on                                                                             except Federal holidays. The AD docket
     January 8, 2015 (80 FR1308), the FAA                    Federal Aviation Administration                       contains this AD, the regulatory
     required air carriers operating under                                                                         evaluation, any comments received, and
     part 121 to develop and implement a                     14 CFR Part 39                                        other information. The street address for
     safety management system (SMS) to                                                                             the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
                                                             [Docket No. FAA–2017–0123; Directorate                5527) is Docket Management Facility,
     improve the safety of its aviation-related              Identifier 2016–NM–033–AD; Amendment
     activities. This rule is found in title 14                                                                    U.S. Department of Transportation,
                                                             39–18889; AD 2017–10–15]
     of the Code of Federal Regulations, part                                                                      Docket Operations, M–30, West
     5. Part 5 consists of six subparts:                     RIN 2120–AA64                                         Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
     Subparts A through F.                                                                                         1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                             Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                      Washington, DC 20590.
        Section 5.71(a)(6) requires a certificate            Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
                                                                                                                   FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
     holder to develop and maintain                          Known as Construcciones
                                                                                                                   Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
     processes and systems to monitor                        Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
                                                                                                                   Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
     potential non-compliance with safety
                                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
     risk controls developed through the
                                                             Administration (FAA), Department of                   FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
     safety risk management process. The
                                                             Transportation (DOT).                                 WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–
     safety risk management process is set
                                                             ACTION: Final rule.                                   1112; fax: 425–227–1149.
     out in Subpart C of part 5, but
     § 5.71(a)(6) erroneously cross-references                                                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                             SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
     Subpart B of part 5. Accordingly, this                  airworthiness directive (AD) for all                  Discussion
     amendment corrects the cross-reference                  Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model
     in § 5.71(a)(6) to refer to Subpart C of                                                                         We issued a notice of proposed
                                                             CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200,                       rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
     part 5.                                                 CN–235–300, and C–295 airplanes. This                 part 39 by adding an AD that would
     Technical Amendment                                     AD was prompted by a reported                         apply to all Airbus Defense and Space
                                                             inability to extend the external handle               S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–
       The technical amendment corrects                      of the emergency door from its recess                 235–200, CN–235–300, and C–295
     § 5.71(a)(6) so that it references Subpart              due to a jammed spring mechanism.                     airplanes. The NPRM published in the
     C instead of Subpart B of part 5.                       This AD requires a one-time functional                Federal Register on February 28, 2017
     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 5                       check of each emergency door handle,                  (82 FR 12074) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
                                                             and corrective actions if necessary. We               NPRM was prompted by a reported
        Air carriers, Aircraft, Airmen,                      are issuing this AD to address the unsafe             inability to extend the external handle
     Aviation Safety, Reporting and                          condition on these products.                          of the emergency door from its recess
     recordkeeping requirements, Safety and                  DATES: This AD is effective June 29,                  due to a jammed spring mechanism. The
     transportation.                                         2017.                                                 NPRM proposed to require a one-time
                                                                The Director of the Federal Register               functional check of each emergency
     The Amendment
                                                             approved the incorporation by reference               door handle, and corrective actions if
       In consideration of the foregoing, the                of certain publications listed in this AD             necessary. We are issuing this AD to
     Federal Aviation Administration                         as of June 29, 2017.                                  detect and correct jamming of the door
     amends chapter I of title 14, Code of                   ADDRESSES: For service information                    spring mechanism, which could lead to
     Federal Regulations as follows:                         identified in this final rule, contact                the inability to push out the emergency
                                                             EADS–CASA, Military Transport                         door external handle from its position
     PART 5—SAFETY MANAGEMENT                                Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated                  normally aligned with the door skin.
     SYSTEMS                                                 Customer Services (ICS), Technical                    This condition could result in the
                                                             Services, Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022               inability to open the emergency door
     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 5                  Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585                  from outside during an emergency.
     continues to read as follows:                           55 84; fax: +34 91 585 55 05; email:                     The European Aviation Safety Agency
       Authority: Pub. L. 111–216, sec. 215                  MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;                   (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
     (Aug.1, 2010); 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g),                Internet: http://www.eads.net. You may                for the Member States of the European
     40101,40113, 40119, 41706, 44101, 44701–                view this referenced service information              Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0051,
     44702, 44705, 44709–44711, 44713, 44716–                at the FAA, Transport Airplane                        dated March 11, 2016 (referred to after
     44717, 44722, 46105.                                    Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                    this as the Mandatory Continuing


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     Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the                             damage or unexpected material and]                        Related Service Information Under 1
     MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition                         corrective action [repair]. This [EASA] AD                CFR Part 51
     for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A.                           also requires reporting the check result.
     Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–                                 You may examine the MCAI in the                           We reviewed the following Airbus
     200, CN–235–300, and C–295 airplanes.                           AD docket on the Internet at http://                      Defense and Space service information.
     The MCAI states:                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                        • Airbus Defense and Space Alert
                                                                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                         Operators Transmission AOT–CN235–
        Failure to extend the external handle of                                                                               52–0001, dated September 4, 2014.
     emergency door from its recess was reported.                    0123.
     As a consequence, it was impossible to open                                                                                 • Airbus Defense and Space Alert
                                                                     Comments
     the rear emergency door from outside.                                                                                     Operators Transmission AOT–C295–52–
     Subsequent investigation determined that                          We gave the public the opportunity to                   0001, dated September 4, 2014.
     jamming of the door spring mechanism led                        participate in developing this AD. We                       The service information describes
     to failure pushing out the emergency door                       received no comments on the NPRM or                       procedures for a one-time functional
     external handle from its position normally                      on the determination of the cost to the                   check of each emergency door handle
     aligned with the door skin.                                     public.                                                   and corrective actions if necessary.
        This condition, if not detected and
     corrected, could lead to failure to open the                    Conclusion                                                These documents are distinct since they
     emergency door from outside in an                                                                                         apply to different airplane models. This
                                                                       We reviewed the relevant data and
     emergency.                                                                                                                service information is reasonably
                                                                     determined that air safety and the
        To address this potential unsafe condition,                  public interest require adopting this AD                  available because the interested parties
     Airbus Defence&Space (D&S) issued Alert
                                                                     as proposed except for minor editorial                    have access to it through their normal
     Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–
                                                                     changes. We have determined that these                    course of business or by the means
     52–0001 and AOT–C295–52–0001 to provide                                                                                   identified in the ADDRESSES section.
     inspection instructions [and corrective                         minor changes:
     actions if necessary].                                            • Are consistent with the intent that                   Costs of Compliance
        For the reasons described above, this                        was proposed in the NPRM for
     [EASA] AD requires a one-time functional                        correcting the unsafe condition; and                        We estimate that this AD affects 27
     check of [each of] the affected emergency                         • Do not add any additional burden                      airplanes of U.S. registry.
     door external handle[s] and, depending on                       upon the public than was already                            We estimate the following costs to
     findings, [detailed visual inspection for                       proposed in the NPRM.                                     comply with this AD:

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

     Functional Check: ...................        1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .........................................                $0          $85          $2,295
     Reporting ................................   1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .........................................                 0           85           2,295



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


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     24012              Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 100 / Thursday, May 25, 2017 / Rules and Regulations

     the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                          (1) Accomplish a detailed visual inspection         shall a person be subject to a penalty for
     follows:                                                for damage and unexpected material in                 failure to comply with a collection of
                                                             accordance with Airbus Defense and Space              information subject to the requirements of
     PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   Alert Operators Transmission AOT–CN235–               the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
     DIRECTIVES                                              52–0001, dated September 4, 2014; or Airbus           collection of information displays a current
                                                             Defense and Space Alert Operators                     valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 Transmission AOT–C295–52–0001, dated                  Control Number for this information
     continues to read as follows:                           September 4, 2014; as applicable.                     collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
                                                               (2) Repair using a method approved by the           this collection of information is estimated to
         Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,               be approximately 5 minutes per response,
                                                             Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the           including the time for reviewing instructions,
     § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                             European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or            completing and reviewing the collection of
     ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s EASA                  information. All responses to this collection
     the following new airworthiness                         Design Organization Approval (DOA). If                of information are mandatory. Comments
     directive (AD):                                         approved by the DOA, the approval must
                                                                                                                   concerning the accuracy of this burden and
                                                             include the DOA-authorized signature.
     2017–10–15 Airbus Defense and Space S.A.                                                                      suggestions for reducing the burden should
         (Formerly Known as Construcciones                   (i) Reporting                                         be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
         Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39–                     Submit a report of the findings (both              Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
         18889; Docket No. FAA–2017–0123;                    positive and negative) from the functional            Information Collection Clearance Officer,
         Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–033–AD.              test required by paragraph (g) of this AD and         AES–200.
     (a) Effective Date                                      the inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of        (k) Related Information
                                                             this AD to Airbus Defense and Space in
       This AD is effective June 29, 2017.                                                                            (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                             accordance with the instructions of Airbus
     (b) Affected ADs                                        Defense and Space Alert Operators                     Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
                                                             Transmission AOT–CN235–52–0001, dated                 2016–0051, dated March 11, 2016, for related
       None.
                                                             September 4, 2014; or Airbus Defense and              information. This MCAI may be found in the
     (c) Applicability                                       Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT–               AD docket on the Internet at http://
        This AD applies to Airbus Defense and                C295–52–0001, dated September 4, 2014; as             www.regulations.gov by searching for and
     Space S.A. (Formerly Known as                           applicable; at the applicable time specified in       locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0123.
     Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model                paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD.                   (2) For more information about this AD,
     CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, CN–                        (1) If the functional test or inspection was       contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
     235–300, and C–295 airplanes, certificated in           done on or after the effective date of this AD:       Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
     any category, all manufacturer serial                   Submit the report within 30 days after the            Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
     numbers.                                                functional test or inspection.                        Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                                                (2) If the functional test or inspection was       telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227–
     (d) Subject                                             done before the effective date of this AD:            1149.
       Air Transport Association (ATA) of                    Submit the report within 30 days after the
     America Code 52, Doors.                                 effective date of this AD.                            (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
     (e) Reason                                                                                                       (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                                             (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                                                                                   approved the incorporation by reference
        This AD was prompted by a reported                      The following provisions also apply to this        (IBR) of the service information listed in this
     inability to extend the external handle of the          AD:                                                   paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
     emergency door from its recess due to a                    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
     jammed spring mechanism. We are issuing                                                                       part 51.
                                                             (AMOCs): The Manager, International                      (2) You must use this service information
     this AD to detect and correct jamming of the            Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
     door spring mechanism, which could lead to                                                                    as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                             Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
     the inability to push out the emergency door            approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
     external handle from its position normally                                                                       (i) Airbus Defense and Space Alert
                                                             using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.           Operators Transmission AOT–CN235–52–
     aligned with the door skin. This condition              In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
     could result in the inability to open the                                                                     0001, dated September 4, 2014.
                                                             request to your principal inspector or local
     emergency door from outside during an                                                                            (ii) Airbus Defense and Space Alert
                                                             Flight Standards District Office, as
     emergency.                                                                                                    Operators Transmission AOT–C295–52–
                                                             appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                                                                                   0001, dated September 4, 2014.
     (f) Compliance                                          to the International Branch, send it to the
                                                                                                                      (3) For service information identified in
        Comply with this AD within the                       attention of the person identified in
                                                             paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may          this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military
     compliance times specified, unless already                                                                    Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD),
     done.                                                   be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
                                                             REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any                    Integrated Customer Services (ICS),
     (g) One Time Functional Check                           approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404,
                                                             principal inspector, or lacking a principal           28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585
        Within 30 days after the effective date of                                                                 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 55 05; email:
     this AD, do a one-time functional check of              inspector, the manager of the local flight
                                                             standards district office/certificate holding         MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;
     each emergency door handle in accordance
                                                             district office.                                      Internet: http://www.eads.net.
     with Airbus Defense and Space Alert
                                                                (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any              (4) You may view this service information
     Operators Transmission AOT–CN235–52–
                                                             requirement in this AD to obtain corrective           at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
     0001, dated September 4, 2014; or Airbus
     Defense and Space Alert Operators                       actions from a manufacturer, the action must          1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
     Transmission AOT–C295–52–0001, dated                    be accomplished using a method approved               information on the availability of this
     September 4, 2014; as applicable.                       by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–            material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                             116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or             (5) You may view this service information
     (h) Additional Actions for Discrepancies                EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s              that is incorporated by reference at the
       If any discrepancy (non-working                       EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the                 National Archives and Records
     emergency door handle) is found during the              approval must include the DOA-authorized              Administration (NARA). For information on
     functional check required by paragraph (g) of           signature.                                            the availability of this material at NARA, call
     this AD, before further flight, do the actions             (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal              202–741–6030, or go to: http://
     required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of             agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a              www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
     this AD.                                                person is not required to respond to, nor             locations.html.



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                        Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 100 / Thursday, May 25, 2017 / Rules and Regulations                                             24013

       Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8,               and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     Section of the Maintenance Review Board
     2017.                                                   9507.                                                 Report MRB 120–HI–200, which add life-
     Michael Kaszycki,                                                                                             limited landing gear parts not previously
                                                             Examining the AD Docket                               identified. We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD
     Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
     Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.              You may examine the AD docket on                    to prevent life-limited landing gear parts
                                                             the Internet at http://                               from being used beyond their safe-life limits,
     [FR Doc. 2017–10267 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                   which could lead to collapse of the landing
     BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                  gear.
                                                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                             9507; or in person at the Docket                        This AD requires revising the
     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    maintenance or inspection program, as
                                                             and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    applicable, to incorporate new
     Federal Aviation Administration                         except Federal holidays. The AD docket                airworthiness limitations that add life
                                                             contains this AD, the regulatory                      limits for previously unidentified
     14 CFR Part 39                                          evaluation, any comments received, and                landing gear parts. You may examine
     [Docket No. FAA–2016–9507; Directorate                  other information. The street address for             the MCAI in the AD docket on the
     Identifier 2016–NM–127–AD; Amendment                    the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–                 Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
     39–18878; AD 2017–10–04]                                5527) is Docket Management Facility,                  by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                             U.S. Department of Transportation,                    FAA–2016–9507.
     RIN 2120–AA64                                           Docket Operations, M–30, West
                                                             Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                  Comments
     Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
                                                             1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                             We gave the public the opportunity to
     Airplanes
                                                             Washington, DC 20590.                                 participate in developing this AD. We
     AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      received no comments on the NPRM or
     Administration (FAA), Department of                     Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,                    on the determination of the cost to the
     Transportation (DOT).                                   International Branch, ANM–116,                        public.
     ACTION: Final rule.                                     Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
                                                                                                                   Conclusion
                                                             1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
     SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new                       98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175;                     We reviewed the relevant data and
     airworthiness directive (AD) for all                    fax 425–227–1149.                                     determined that air safety and the
     Embraer S.A. Model EMB–120, –120ER,                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            public interest require adopting this AD
     –120FC, –120QC, and –120RT airplanes.                                                                         as proposed except for minor editorial
     This AD was prompted by changes to                      Discussion
                                                                                                                   changes. We have determined that these
     the airworthiness limitations, which                       We issued a notice of proposed                     minor changes:
     add life-limited landing gear parts not                 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                       • Are consistent with the intent that
     previously identified. This AD requires                 part 39 by adding an AD that would                    was proposed in the NPRM for
     revising the maintenance or inspection                  apply to all Embraer S.A. Model EMB–                  correcting the unsafe condition; and
     program, as applicable, to incorporate                  120, –120ER, –120FC, –120QC, and
     new airworthiness limitations that add                                                                          • Do not add any additional burden
                                                             –120RT airplanes. The NPRM published                  upon the public than was already
     life limits for previously unidentified                 in the Federal Register on December 21,
     landing gear parts. We are issuing this                                                                       proposed in the NPRM.
                                                             2016 (81 FR 93647). The NPRM was
     AD to address the unsafe condition on                   prompted by changes to the                            Related Service Information Under 1
     these products.                                         airworthiness limitations, which add                  CFR Part 51
     DATES: This AD is effective June 29,                    life-limited landing gear parts not
                                                                                                                     We reviewed the following Embraer
     2017.                                                   previously identified. The NPRM
        The Director of the Federal Register                                                                       service information:
                                                             proposed to require revising the
     approved the incorporation by reference                 maintenance or inspection program, as                   • EMB–120 Brasilia Maintenance
     of certain publications listed in this AD               applicable, to incorporate new                        Review Board (MRB) Report, Temporary
     as of June 29, 2017.                                    airworthiness limitations that add life               Revision 28–1, dated May 17, 2016. This
     ADDRESSES: For service information                      limits for previously unidentified                    service information adds life-limited
     identified in this final rule, contact                  landing gear parts. We are issuing this               landing gear parts not previously
     Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.                  AD to prevent life-limited landing gear               identified to the airworthiness
     (Embraer), Technical Publications                       parts from being used beyond their safe-              limitations section.
     Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria                  life limits, which could lead to collapse               • Alert Service Bulletin 120–32–
     Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São                         of the landing gear.                                  A543, dated July 11, 2016. This service
     Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone                       The Agência Nacional de Aviação                 information provides procedures for
     +55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732;                   Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation                   replacement of affected parts.
     fax +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@                    authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian              This service information is reasonably
     embraer.com.br; Internet http://                        Airworthiness Directive 2016–07–02,                   available because the interested parties
     www.flyembraer.com. You may view                        dated July 27, 2016 (referred to after this           have access to it through their normal
     this referenced service information at                  as the Mandatory Continuing                           course of business or by the means
     the FAA, Transport Airplane                             Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the                   identified in the ADDRESSES section.
     Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                      MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
                                                                                                                   Costs of Compliance
     Renton, WA. For information on the                      for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB–120,
     availability of this material at the FAA,               –120ER, –120FC, –120QC, and –120RT                      We estimate that this AD affects 70
     call 425–227–1221. It is also available                 airplanes. The MCAI states:                           airplanes of U.S. registry.
     on the Internet at http://                                This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by                   We estimate the following costs to
     www.regulations.gov by searching for                    changes to the Airworthiness Limitation               comply with this AD:




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Document Created: 2018-11-08 08:53:26
Document Modified: 2018-11-08 08:53:26
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective June 29, 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 24010 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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