82 FR 24260 - Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment Part Number 119003-11 and Part Number 119003-21
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 24260-24262] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10409] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0439; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-010-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment Part Number 119003-11 and Part Number 119003-21 AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-11- 20, which applies to certain B/E Aerospace protective breathing equipment (PBE) that is installed on airplanes. AD 2016-11-20 requires replacing part number (P/N) 119003-11 PBE units. Since we issued AD 2016-11-20, we received a report that PBE units, P/N 119003-21, within a certain serial number range are made with candle tube material determined to have a low yield strength and may be volatile upon use or disposal. This proposed AD would retain the actions required in AD 2016-11-20 and would require inspecting and replacing P/N 119003-11 and 119003-21 PBE units. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 10, 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 B/E Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft Products Group, 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; phone: (913) 338-9800; fax: (913) 338-8419; Internet: www.beaerospace.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 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- 0439; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Enns, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4147; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0439; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-010-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On May 25, 2016, we issued AD 2016-11-20, Amendment 39-18547 (81 FR 37492, June 10, 2016), (``AD 2016-11-20''), for B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE), part number (P/N) 119003-11, that is installed on airplanes. AD 2016-11-20 requires replacing all PBE, P/ N 119003-11, with PBE, P/N 119003-21. AD 2016-11-20 resulted from a report of a PBE unit, P/N 119003-11, catching fire upon activation by a crewmember. We issued AD 2016-11-20 to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Actions Since AD 2016-11-20 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2016-11-20, we received a report that a mechanic incurred a minor injury when he activated the affected PBE unit as part of the disposal process. The igniter candle in the PBE supplies the user with oxygen during the first 20 seconds after activation. For PBE units with a serial number within the serial number range identified in this proposed AD, the candle tube material was determined to have a low yield strength. This can result in inadequate retention of the end fitting during activation, and the candle may eject from the PBE as a high speed projectile. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-011, Rev. 000, dated February 4, 2015; Service Bulletin 119003-35-009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016; and Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-013, Rev. 001, dated February 24, 2017. B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35- 011, Rev. 000, dated February 4, 2015, describes procedures for inspecting PBE, P/N 119003-11, to determine if the vacuum seal of the pouch containing the PBE is compromised; B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016, describes procedures for replacing PBE, P/N 119003-11 with P/N 119003-21; and B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-013, Rev. 001, dated February 24, 2017, describes procedures for inspecting PBE P/N 119003-21 to determine the serial number and replacing any within the specified serial number range. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business [[Page 24261]] or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2016-11-20. This proposed AD would also require inspecting PBE P/N 119003-21 to determine the serial number and replacing any within the specified serial number range. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information We are not proposing to require the disposal of the PBE as specified in the related service information because we have determined that owner/operators use various methods for disposal, which includes returning the PBE to the manufacturer. Therefore, we have not proposed the use of only one method of disposal. However, given the potential concern with activation of certain PBE units during disposal, we encourage coordination with the manufacturer and awareness of the disposal methods. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 9,000 products installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspecting the pouch containing .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable.......... $42.50 $382,500 the PBE for proper vacuum seal. per hour = $42.50. Replace PBE P/N 119003-11 with .5 work-hour x $85 $1,510.................. 1,552.50 13,972,500 PBE P/N 119003-21. per hour = $42.50. Inspecting the PBE to determine .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable.......... 42.50 382,500 whether an affected PBE P/N per hour = $42.50. 119003-21 is installed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to replace any affected PBE P/N 119003-21 units that fall within the affected serial number range. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs/replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of PBE P/N 119003-21........... .5 work-hour x $85 per hour = $1,510 $1,552.50 $42.50. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The cost difference between AD 2016-11-20 and this proposed AD is the cost of inspecting for serial number determination and replacing the affected serial numbers. This part of the proposed AD could potentially affect 2,070 PBE units. 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 have 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 that the 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-11-20, Amendment 39-18547 (81 FR 37492, June 10, 2016), and adding the following new AD: B/E Aerospace: Docket No. FAA-2017-0439; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-010-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by July 10, 2017. [[Page 24262]] (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-11-20, Amendment 39-18547 (81 FR 37492, June 10, 2016), (``AD 2016-11-20''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE), part numbers (P/N) 119003-11 and 119003-21, that are installed on airplanes. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35; Oxygen. (e) Unsafe Condition AD 2016-11-20 was prompted by a report of a PBE unit, P/N 119003-11, catching fire upon activation by a crewmember. This AD was prompted by a report that PBE units, P/N 119003-21, within a certain serial number range are made with candle tube material determined to have a low yield strength and may be volatile upon use or disposal. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Retained From AD 2016-11-20 for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003-11, Installed Within 3 months after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-11-20), while still in the stowage box, physically inspect the PBE pouch to determine if it has an intact vacuum seal. Do this inspection following paragraph III.A.(1) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-011, Rev. 000, dated February 4, 2015. (h) Replacement Retained From AD 2016-11-20 for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003-11, Installed (1) During the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, if a PBE pouch is found that does not have an intact vacuum seal, before further flight or following existing MEL procedures, replace the PBE with a PBE unit, P/N 119003-21 that is not within the serial number (S/N) range 004-14768M through 004-21093M or 004-02393M through 004-03033M, following paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace SB No. 119003-35-009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016, or replace it with another FAA-approved PBE installation. (2) During the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, if a PBE pouch is found where the vacuum seal is intact, within 18 months after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-11-20), remove PBE, P/N 119003-11, and replace it with a PBE, P/N 119003-21 that is not within the S/N range 004-14768M through 004-21093M or 004-02393M through 004-03033M, following paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016, or replace it with another FAA- approved PBE installation. (i) New Inspection for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003-21, Installed Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect PBE, P/N 119003-21, to determine if the S/N is within the range of 004-14768M through 004-21093M or 004-02393M through 004-03033M. Do this inspection following paragraph III.A of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace SB No. 119003-35-013, Rev. 001 dated February 24, 2017. (j) New Replacement for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003-21, Installed During the inspection required in paragraph (i) of this AD, if it is found that the PBE, P/N 119003-21, is within the S/N range specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight or following existing MEL procedures, remove the PBE and replace it with a PBE, P/N 119003-21, that does not have a S/N 004-14768M through 004-21093M or 004-02393M through 004-03033M. Do this replacement following paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace SB No. 119003-35-013, Rev. 001, dated February 24, 2017, or replace it with another FAA-approved PBE installation. (k) Prohibited Installation As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a PBE, P/N 119003-21, that has a S/N within the range of 004-14768M through 004-21093M or 004-02393M through 004-03033M. (l) Credit for Actions Done Following Previous Service Information If you performed the inspection and replacement action required in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD before the effective date of this AD using B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-013, Rev. 001, dated January 9, 2017, you met the requirements of those paragraphs of this AD. (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (n) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact David Enns, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4147; fax: (316) 946- 4107; email: [email protected]. (2) For B/E Aerospace, Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace, Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Commercial Aircraft Products Group, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; phone: (913) 338- 9800; fax: (913) 338-8419; Internet: www.beaerospace.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3, 2017. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10409 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(4) For service information identified in • Mail: U.S. Department of personal information you provide. We
this proposed AD, contact Rolls-Royce Transportation, Docket Operations, M– will also post a report summarizing each
Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room substantive verbal contact we receive
15827 Dahlewitz, Blankenfelde-Mahlow, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., about this proposed AD.
Germany; phone: +49 0 33–7086–1944; fax:
+49 0 33–7086–3276.
Washington, DC 20590. Discussion
(5) You may view this service information • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, address above between 9 a.m. and 5 On May 25, 2016, we issued AD
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For p.m., Monday through Friday, except 2016–11–20, Amendment 39–18547 (81
information on the availability of this Federal holidays. FR 37492, June 10, 2016), (‘‘AD 2016–
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. For service information identified in 11–20’’), for B/E Aerospace Protective
this NPRM, contact B/E Aerospace, Inc., Breathing Equipment (PBE), part
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
May 3, 2017. Commercial Aircraft Products Group, number (P/N) 119003–11, that is
10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, Kansas installed on airplanes. AD 2016–11–20
Robert J. Ganley,
66215; phone: (913) 338–9800; fax: (913) requires replacing all PBE, P/N 119003–
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller 11, with PBE, P/N 119003–21. AD 2016–
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 338–8419; Internet:
www.beaerospace.com. You may view 11–20 resulted from a report of a PBE
[FR Doc. 2017–10439 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am]
this referenced service information at unit, P/N 119003–11, catching fire upon
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P activation by a crewmember. We issued
the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri AD 2016–11–20 to correct the unsafe
64106. For information on the condition on these products.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
availability of this material at the FAA, Actions Since AD 2016–11–20 Was
Federal Aviation Administration call (816) 329–4148. Issued
Examining the AD Docket Since we issued AD 2016–11–20, we
14 CFR Part 39 received a report that a mechanic
You may examine the AD docket on
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0439; Directorate incurred a minor injury when he
the Internet at http://
Identifier 2017–CE–010–AD] activated the affected PBE unit as part
www.regulations.gov by searching for
of the disposal process. The igniter
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
candle in the PBE supplies the user with
0439; or in person at the Docket
Airworthiness Directives; B/E oxygen during the first 20 seconds after
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Aerospace Protective Breathing activation. For PBE units with a serial
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Equipment Part Number 119003–11 number within the serial number range
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
and Part Number 119003–21 identified in this proposed AD, the
contains this proposed AD, the
candle tube material was determined to
AGENCY: Federal Aviation regulatory evaluation, any comments
have a low yield strength. This can
Administration (FAA), DOT. received, and other information. The
result in inadequate retention of the end
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
street address for the Docket Office
fitting during activation, and the candle
(NPRM). (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
may eject from the PBE as a high speed
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
projectile.
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede available in the AD docket shortly after
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–11– receipt. Related Service Information Under 1
20, which applies to certain B/E FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CFR Part 51
Aerospace protective breathing David Enns, Aerospace Engineer, We reviewed B/E Aerospace Service
equipment (PBE) that is installed on Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, Bulletin No. 119003–35–011, Rev. 000,
airplanes. AD 2016–11–20 requires FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, dated February 4, 2015; Service Bulletin
replacing part number (P/N) 119003–11 Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 119003–35–009, Rev. 001, dated April
PBE units. Since we issued AD 2016– 946–4147; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: 12, 2016; and Service Bulletin No.
11–20, we received a report that PBE david.enns@faa.gov. 119003–35–013, Rev. 001, dated
units, P/N 119003–21, within a certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: February 24, 2017. B/E Aerospace
serial number range are made with Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–011,
candle tube material determined to have Comments Invited Rev. 000, dated February 4, 2015,
a low yield strength and may be volatile We invite you to send any written describes procedures for inspecting
upon use or disposal. This proposed AD relevant data, views, or arguments about PBE, P/N 119003–11, to determine if the
would retain the actions required in AD this proposed AD. Send your comments vacuum seal of the pouch containing the
2016–11–20 and would require to an address listed under the PBE is compromised; B/E Aerospace
inspecting and replacing P/N 119003–11 ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–009,
and 119003–21 PBE units. We are FAA–2017–0439; Directorate Identifier Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016,
proposing this AD to correct the unsafe 2017–CE–010–AD’’ at the beginning of describes procedures for replacing PBE,
condition on these products. your comments. We specifically invite P/N 119003–11 with P/N 119003–21;
DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory, and B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No.
this proposed AD by July 10, 2017. economic, environmental, and energy 119003–35–013, Rev. 001, dated
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ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will February 24, 2017, describes procedures
using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the for inspecting PBE P/N 119003–21 to
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this determine the serial number and
methods: proposed AD because of those replacing any within the specified serial
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments. number range. This service information
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the We will post all comments we is reasonably available because the
instructions for submitting comments. receive, without change, to http:// interested parties have access to it
• Fax: 202–493–2251. www.regulations.gov, including any through their normal course of business
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or by the means identified in the proposed AD would also require manufacturer. Therefore, we have not
ADDRESSES section. inspecting PBE P/N 119003–21 to proposed the use of only one method of
determine the serial number and disposal. However, given the potential
FAA’s Determination
replacing any within the specified serial concern with activation of certain PBE
We are proposing this AD because we number range. units during disposal, we encourage
evaluated all the relevant information coordination with the manufacturer and
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and determined the unsafe condition awareness of the disposal methods.
and the Service Information
described previously is likely to exist or
We are not proposing to require the Costs of Compliance
develop in other products of the same
type design. disposal of the PBE as specified in the We estimate that this proposed AD
related service information because we affects 9,000 products installed on
Proposed AD Requirements have determined that owner/operators airplanes of U.S. registry.
This proposed AD would retain all use various methods for disposal, which We estimate the following costs to
requirements of AD 2016–11–20. This includes returning the PBE to the comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspecting the pouch containing the PBE for proper vacu- .5 work-hour × $85 per hour Not applicable ... $42.50 $382,500
um seal. = $42.50.
Replace PBE P/N 119003–11 with PBE P/N 119003–21 .... .5 work-hour × $85 per hour $1,510 .............. 1,552.50 13,972,500
= $42.50.
Inspecting the PBE to determine whether an affected PBE .5 work-hour × $85 per hour Not applicable ... 42.50 382,500
P/N 119003–21 is installed. = $42.50.
We estimate the following costs to units that fall within the affected serial determining the number of aircraft that
replace any affected PBE P/N 119003–21 number range. We have no way of might need these repairs/replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement of PBE P/N 119003–21 .......................... .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 ......................... $1,510 $1,552.50
The cost difference between AD products identified in this rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
2016–11–20 and this proposed AD is the action.
cost of inspecting for serial number Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Regulatory Findings safety, Incorporation by reference,
determination and replacing the affected
serial numbers. This part of the Safety.
We have determined that this
proposed AD could potentially affect proposed AD would not have federalism The Proposed Amendment
2,070 PBE units. implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not Accordingly, under the authority
Authority for This Rulemaking delegated to me by the Administrator,
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Title 49 of the United States Code
national Government and the States, or 39 as follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on the distribution of power and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
section 106, describes the authority of responsibilities among the various DIRECTIVES
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, levels of government.
Aviation Programs, describes in more For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
detail the scope of the Agency’s certify that the proposed regulation: continues to read as follows:
authority. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
We are issuing this rulemaking under action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, § 39.13 [Amended]
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701, the DOT Regulatory Policies and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2016–11–20, Amendment 39–18547 (81
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS
1979),
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in FR 37492, June 10, 2016), and adding
air commerce by prescribing regulations (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and the following new AD:
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for (4) Will not have a significant B/E Aerospace: Docket No. FAA–2017–0439;
Directorate Identifier 2017–CE–010–AD.
safety in air commerce. This regulation economic impact, positive or negative,
is within the scope of that authority on a substantial number of small entities (a) Comments Due Date
because it addresses an unsafe condition under the criteria of the Regulatory The FAA must receive comments on this
that is likely to exist or develop on Flexibility Act. AD action by July 10, 2017.
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(b) Affected ADs April 12, 2016, or replace it with another (2) For B/E Aerospace, Inc. service
This AD replaces AD 2016–11–20, FAA-approved PBE installation. information identified in this AD, contact
Amendment 39–18547 (81 FR 37492, June B/E Aerospace, Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road,
(i) New Inspection for Airplanes With PBE,
10, 2016), (‘‘AD 2016–11–20’’). Commercial Aircraft Products Group, Lenexa,
P/N 119003–21, Installed
Kansas 66215; phone: (913) 338–9800; fax:
(c) Applicability Within 6 months after the effective date of (913) 338–8419; Internet:
This AD applies to B/E Aerospace this AD, inspect PBE, P/N 119003–21, to www.beaerospace.com. You may view this
determine if the S/N is within the range of referenced service information at the FAA,
Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE), part
004–14768M through 004–21093M or 004– Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
numbers (P/N) 119003–11 and 119003–21,
02393M through 004–03033M. Do this Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
that are installed on airplanes.
inspection following paragraph III.A of the on the availability of this material at the
(d) Subject Accomplishment Instructions in B/E FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
Aerospace SB No. 119003–35–013, Rev. 001
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3,
dated February 24, 2017.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America 2017.
Code 35; Oxygen. (j) New Replacement for Airplanes With Melvin Johnson,
PBE, P/N 119003–21, Installed
(e) Unsafe Condition Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
During the inspection required in Aircraft Certification Service.
AD 2016–11–20 was prompted by a report
paragraph (i) of this AD, if it is found that
of a PBE unit, P/N 119003–11, catching fire [FR Doc. 2017–10409 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am]
the PBE, P/N 119003–21, is within the S/N
upon activation by a crewmember. This AD BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
range specified in paragraph (i) of this AD,
was prompted by a report that PBE units, P/
before further flight or following existing
N 119003–21, within a certain serial number
MEL procedures, remove the PBE and replace
range are made with candle tube material DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
it with a PBE, P/N 119003–21, that does not
determined to have a low yield strength and have a S/N 004–14768M through 004–
may be volatile upon use or disposal. We are 21093M or 004–02393M through 004– Federal Aviation Administration
issuing this AD to correct the unsafe 03033M. Do this replacement following
condition on these products. paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and 14 CFR Part 39
(f) Compliance III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions
in B/E Aerospace SB No. 119003–35–013, [Docket No. FAA–2014–0433; Directorate
Comply with this AD within the
Rev. 001, dated February 24, 2017, or replace Identifier 94–ANE–39–AD]
compliance times specified, unless already
it with another FAA-approved PBE
done.
installation. RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Inspection Retained From AD 2016–11– (k) Prohibited Installation
20 for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003–11, Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
Installed As of the effective date of this AD, do not
install a PBE, P/N 119003–21, that has a
plc Turbofan Engines
Within 3 months after July 15, 2016 (the S/N within the range of 004–14768M through
effective date of AD 2016–11–20), while still AGENCY: Federal Aviation
004–21093M or 004–02393M through 004–
in the stowage box, physically inspect the Administration (FAA), DOT.
03033M.
PBE pouch to determine if it has an intact ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
vacuum seal. Do this inspection following (l) Credit for Actions Done Following (NPRM).
paragraph III.A.(1) of the Accomplishment Previous Service Information
Instructions in B/E Aerospace Service If you performed the inspection and SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
Bulletin No. 119003–35–011, Rev. 000, dated replacement action required in paragraphs (i) airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–24–
February 4, 2015. and (j) of this AD before the effective date of 08 that applies to all Rolls-Royce plc
(h) Replacement Retained From AD 2016– this AD using B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin (RR) RB211–535E4–37, RB211–535E4–
11–20 for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003– No. 119003–35–013, Rev. 001, dated January
B–37, and RB211–535E4–C–37 turbofan
11, Installed 9, 2017, you met the requirements of those
paragraphs of this AD. engines with certain low-pressure (LP)
(1) During the inspection required in fuel filter-to-high-pressure (HP) fuel
paragraph (g) of this AD, if a PBE pouch is (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance pump tube assemblies, or HP fuel
found that does not have an intact vacuum (AMOCs) pump-to-fuel flow governor (FFG) or
seal, before further flight or following (1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft FFG-to-HP pump inlet overspill return
existing MEL procedures, replace the PBE Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the tube assemblies and flanged adaptor
with a PBE unit, P/N 119003–21 that is not authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
within the serial number (S/N) range 004– installed. AD 2014–24–08 requires
requested using the procedures found in 14
14768M through 004–21093M or 004– CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, replacing certain LP fuel filter-to-HP
02393M through 004–03033M, following send your request to your principal inspector fuel pump tube assemblies. Since we
paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and or local Flight Standards District Office, as issued AD 2014–24–08, fuel leaks have
III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions appropriate. If sending information directly occurred at the flanged joints of the HP
in B/E Aerospace SB No. 119003–35–009, to the manager of the ACO, send it to the fuel pump-to-FFG tube assembly and
Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016, or replace it attention of the person identified in FFG-to-HP pump inlet overspill return
with another FAA-approved PBE installation. paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. tube assembly. This proposed AD would
(2) During the inspection required in (2) Before using any approved AMOC, retain the original AD requirements and
paragraph (g) of this AD, if a PBE pouch is notify your appropriate principal inspector,
found where the vacuum seal is intact, also require installation of new HP fuel
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
within 18 months after July 15, 2016 (the of the local flight standards district office/ pump-to-FFG and FFG-to-HP pump
mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS
effective date of AD 2016–11–20), remove certificate holding district office. inlet overspill return tube assemblies
PBE, P/N 119003–11, and replace it with a and flanged adaptor. We are proposing
PBE, P/N 119003–21 that is not within the (n) Related Information this AD to correct the unsafe condition
S/N range 004–14768M through 004–21093M (1) For more information about this AD, on these products.
or 004–02393M through 004–03033M, contact David Enns, Aerospace Engineer,
DATES: We must receive comments on
following paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road,
and III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: this proposed AD by July 10, 2017.
Instructions in B/E Aerospace Service (316) 946–4147; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Bulletin No. 119003–35–009, Rev. 001, dated david.enns@faa.gov. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 10, 2017. | |
| Contact | David Enns, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4147; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 24260 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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