82 FR 24462 - Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc., Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-10786 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 30, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 24462-24465] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10786] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0501; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-053-AD; Amendment 39-18908; AD 2017-11-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc., Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-08-07 for certain Learjet, Inc., Model 60 airplanes. AD 2017-08-07 required a one-time inspection of the fuselage skin for corrosion, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD retains the actions of AD 2017-08-07 and removes certain airplanes from the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that only certain airplanes are affected by the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 30, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 22, 2017 (82 FR 18084, April 17, 2017). We must receive comments on this AD by July 14, 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 final rule, contact Learjet, Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone: 316- 946-2000; fax: 316-946-2220; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0501. 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- 0501; 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 (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4152; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On April 7, 2017, we issued AD 2017-08-07, Amendment 39-18856 (82 FR 18084, April 17, 2017) (``AD 2017-08-07''), for Learjet, Inc., Model 60 airplanes, serial numbers 60-002 through 60-430 inclusive. AD 2017- 08-07 required a one-time inspection of the fuselage skin for corrosion, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2017-08-07 resulted from an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen line fairing is subject to multi-site damage (MSD). We issued AD 2017-08-07 to detect and correct corrosion of the fuselage skin, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2017-08-07 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2017-08-07, we determined that only certain airplanes identified in the applicability of AD 2017-08-07 are affected by the unsafe condition. For Learjet, Inc., Model 60 airplanes, serial numbers 60-002 through 60-430 inclusive, the unsafe condition affects only airplanes with a dorsal-mounted oxygen bottle and [[Page 24463]] airplanes that have had the dorsal-mounted oxygen bottle removed but have retained the oxygen line fairing installed on top of the fuselage. These airplanes are identified in the effectivity of Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016, which is the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the actions required by AD 2017-08-07. Therefore, we have revised paragraph (c) of this AD to identify only those airplanes affected by the unsafe condition. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspections of the fuselage crown skin for corrosion, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are issuing 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. AD Requirements This AD requires a one-time inspection of the fuselage skin for corrosion, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires sending the inspection results to the FAA. Differences Between This AD and the Service Information Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016, specifies to contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to repair certain conditions, but this AD requires repairing those conditions in one of the following ways: In accordance with a method that we approve; or Using data that meet the certification basis of the airplane, and that have been approved by a Delegated Engineering Representative (DER) for Learjet Inc., or a Unit Member (UM) of the Learjet Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), whom we have authorized to make those findings. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. Because the cause of the corrosion is not known, the inspection reports will help determine the extent of the corrosion in the affected fleet. Based on the results of these reports, we might determine that further corrective action is warranted. Once further corrective action has been identified, we might consider further rulemaking. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date We determined that unaffected airplanes were inadvertently included in the applicability of AD 2017-08-07, which applied to Learjet, Inc., Model 60 airplanes, serial numbers 60-002 through 60-430 inclusive. However, only airplanes identified in Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60- 53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016, are subject to the identified unsafe condition. The actions required by this AD are not required to be done on airplanes that are not identified in Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016. Therefore, we are superseding AD 2017-08-07 to correct the applicability. We find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-0501 and Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-053-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 284 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection (retained action from AD 46 work-hours x $85 per $265 $4,175 $1,185,700 2017[dash]08-07). hour = $3,910. Reporting (retained action from AD 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 24,140 2017[dash]08-07). hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This AD adds no additional economic burden. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in our cost estimate. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden [[Page 24464]] 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-08-07, Amendment 39-18856 (82 FR 18084, April 17, 2017), and adding the following new AD: 2017-11-09 Learjet, Inc.: Amendment 39-18908; Docket No. FAA-2017- 0501; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-053-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 30, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-08-07, Amendment 39-18856 (82 FR 18084, April 17, 2017) (``AD 2017-08-07''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Learjet, Inc., Model 60 airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers 60-002 through 60-430 inclusive, and having a configuration identified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Airplanes with a dorsal-mounted oxygen bottle. (2) Airplanes that have had the dorsal-mounted oxygen bottle removed but have retained the oxygen line fairing installed on top of the fuselage. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder indicating that the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen line fairing is subject to multi-site damage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion of the fuselage skin, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection of the Fuselage Skin, and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2017-08-07, with no changes. At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD: Do a fluorescent dye penetrant inspection of the fuselage skin between stringers (S)-2L and S-2R for corrosion; and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. (1) For airplanes with more than 12 years since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-07): Within 12 months after May 22, 2017. (2) For airplanes with more than 6 years but equal to or less than 12 years since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-07): Within 24 months after May 22, 2017. (3) For airplanes with 6 years or less since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-07): Within 36 months after May 22, 2017. (h) Retained Service Information Exception, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2017-08-07, with no changes. Where Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60- 53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016, specifies contacting Learjet, Inc., for appropriate action: Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (i) Retained Reporting, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2017-08-07, with no changes. At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by the introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD to: [email protected]; or Ann Johnson, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209. The report must include the name of the owner, the address of the owner, the name of the organization incorporating Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, the date that inspection was completed, the name of the person submitting the report, the address, telephone number, and email of the person submitting the report, the airplane serial number, the total time (flight hours) on the airplane, the total number of landings on the airplane, whether corrosion was detected, whether corrosion was repaired, the structural repair manual (SRM) chapter and revision used (if repaired), and whether corrosion exceeded the minimum thickness specified in Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19 (and specify the SRM chapter and revision, if used as an aid to determine minimum thickness). (1) If the inspection was done on or after May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-07): Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-07): Submit the report within 30 days after May 22, 2017. (j) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (j) of AD 2017-08-07, with no [[Page 24465]] changes. This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in the introductory text to paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017- 08-07), using Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, dated November 23, 2015; Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 1, dated April 4, 2016; or Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 2, dated April 18, 2016. (k) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by a Learjet, Inc., Designated Engineering Representative (DER), or a Unit Member (UM) of the Learjet Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), that has been authorized by the Manager, Wichita ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2017-08-07 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4152; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(4) and (n)(5) of this AD. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on May 22, 2017 (82 FR 18084, April 17, 2017). (i) Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60-53-19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (4) For Learjet, Inc., service information identified in this AD, contact Learjet, Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone: 316-946-2000; fax: 316-946-2220; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. (5) 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. (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10786 Filed 5-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) Flight Demonstration. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
(1) Before approval of the SAR Renton, WA. For information on the
Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA,
system, an acceptable flight
demonstration of all coupled SAR call 425–227–1221. It is also available
14 CFR Part 39 on the Internet at http://
modes is required.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0501; Directorate www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) The AFCS must provide fail-safe and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Identifier 2017–NM–053–AD; Amendment
operations during coupled maneuvers. 39–18908; AD 2017–11–09] 0501.
The demonstration of fail-safe
operations must include a pilot RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
workload assessment associated with You may examine the AD docket on
Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc.,
manually flying the aircraft to an the Internet at http://
Airplanes
altitude greater than 200 feet above the www.regulations.gov by searching for
surface and an airspeed of at least the AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
best rate of climb airspeed (Vy). Administration (FAA), DOT. 0501; or in person at the Docket
ACTION: Final rule; request for Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(3) For any failure condition of the
comments. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
SAR system shown to not be extremely except Federal holidays. The AD docket
improbable, the pilot must be able to SUMMARY: We are superseding contains this AD, the regulatory
make a smooth transition from one Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–08– evaluation, any comments received, and
flight mode to another without 07 for certain Learjet, Inc., Model 60 other information. The street address for
exceptional piloting skill, alertness, or airplanes. AD 2017–08–07 required a the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
strength. one-time inspection of the fuselage skin 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
(4) Failure conditions that are shown for corrosion, and related investigative Comments will be available in the AD
to not be extremely improbable must be and corrective actions if necessary. This docket shortly after receipt.
demonstrated by analysis, ground new AD retains the actions of AD 2017– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
testing, or flight testing. For failures 08–07 and removes certain airplanes Chapman, Aerospace Engineer,
demonstrated in flight, the following from the applicability. This AD was Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, FAA,
normal pilot recovery times are prompted by a determination that only Wichita Aircraft Certification Office
acceptable: certain airplanes are affected by the (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
unsafe condition. We are issuing this Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita,
(i) Transition modes (Cruise-to-Hover/ AD to address the unsafe condition on
Hover-to-Cruise) and Hover modes: KS 67209; phone: 316–946–4152; fax:
these products. 316–946–4107; email: Wichita-COS@
Normal pilot recognition plus 1 second.
DATES: This AD is effective May 30, faa.gov.
(ii) Cruise modes: Normal pilot 2017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
recognition plus 3 seconds. The Director of the Federal Register
(5) All AFCS malfunctions must approved the incorporation by reference Discussion
include evaluation at the low-speed and of a certain publication listed in this AD On April 7, 2017, we issued AD 2017–
high-power flight conditions typical of as of May 22, 2017 (82 FR 18084, April 08–07, Amendment 39–18856 (82 FR
SAR operations. Additionally, AFCS 17, 2017). 18084, April 17, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–08–
hard-over, slow-over, and oscillatory We must receive comments on this 07’’), for Learjet, Inc., Model 60
malfunctions, particularly in yaw, AD by July 14, 2017. airplanes, serial numbers 60–002
require evaluation. AFCS malfunction ADDRESSES: You may send comments, through 60–430 inclusive. AD 2017–08–
testing must include a single or a using the procedures found in 14 CFR 07 required a one-time inspection of the
combination of failures (such as, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following fuselage skin for corrosion, and related
erroneous data from and loss of the methods: investigative and corrective actions if
radio altimeter, attitude, heading, and • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to necessary. AD 2017–08–07 resulted
altitude sensors) that are shown to not http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the from an evaluation by the design
be extremely improbable. instructions for submitting comments. approval holder (DAH) indicating that
• Fax: 202–493–2251. the upper fuselage skin under the aft
(6) The flight demonstration must • Mail: U.S. Department of oxygen line fairing is subject to multi-
include the following environmental Transportation, Docket Operations, M– site damage (MSD). We issued AD
conditions: 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 2017–08–07 to detect and correct
(i) Swell into wind. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., corrosion of the fuselage skin, which
(ii) Swell and wind from different Washington, DC 20590. could result in reduced structural
directions. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail integrity of the airplane.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(iii) Cross swell. p.m., Monday through Friday, except Actions Since AD 2017–08–07 Was
(iv) Swell of different lengths (short Federal holidays. Issued
and long swell). For service information identified in Since we issued AD 2017–08–07, we
this final rule, contact Learjet, Inc., One determined that only certain airplanes
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Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209–2942; identified in the applicability of AD
telephone: 316–946–2000; fax: 316– 2017–08–07 are affected by the unsafe
Lance T. Gant 946–2220; email: ac.ict@ condition. For Learjet, Inc., Model 60
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http:// airplanes, serial numbers 60–002
Certification Service. www.bombardier.com. You may view through 60–430 inclusive, the unsafe
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and suggestions for reducing the burden PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) For airplanes with more than 12 years
should be directed to the FAA at 800 DIRECTIVES since the date of issuance of the original
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, airworthiness certificate or the date of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 issuance of the original export certificate of
DC 20591. ATTN: Information airworthiness as of May 22, 2017 (the
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. continues to read as follows:
effective date of AD 2017–08–07): Within 12
Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. months after May 22, 2017.
(2) For airplanes with more than 6 years
§ 39.13 [Amended] but equal to or less than 12 years since the
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by date of issuance of the original airworthiness
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) certificate or the date of issuance of the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, original export certificate of airworthiness as
section 106, describes the authority of 2017–08–07, Amendment 39–18856 (82
of May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: FR 18084, April 17, 2017), and adding 2017–08–07): Within 24 months after May
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more the following new AD: 22, 2017.
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2017–11–09 Learjet, Inc.: Amendment 39– (3) For airplanes with 6 years or less since
authority. 18908; Docket No. FAA–2017–0501; the date of issuance of the original
Directorate Identifier 2017–NM–053–AD. airworthiness certificate or the date of
We are issuing this rulemaking under issuance of the original export certificate of
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date airworthiness as of May 22, 2017 (the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: effective date of AD 2017–08–07): Within 36
This AD is effective May 30, 2017.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that months after May 22, 2017.
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
(h) Retained Service Information Exception,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2017–08–07, With No Changes
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–18856 (82 FR 18084, April
17, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–08–07’’). This paragraph restates the requirements of
for practices, methods, and procedures paragraph (h) of AD 2017–08–07, with no
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability changes. Where Learjet 60 Service Bulletin
safety in air commerce. This regulation 60–53–19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016,
This AD applies to Learjet, Inc., Model 60
is within the scope of that authority airplanes, certificated in any category, having specifies contacting Learjet, Inc., for
because it addresses an unsafe condition serial numbers 60–002 through 60–430 appropriate action: Before further flight,
that is likely to exist or develop on inclusive, and having a configuration repair using a method approved in
products identified in this rulemaking identified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this accordance with the procedures specified in
action. AD. paragraph (l) of this AD.
(1) Airplanes with a dorsal-mounted (i) Retained Reporting, With No Changes
Regulatory Findings oxygen bottle.
(2) Airplanes that have had the dorsal- This paragraph restates the requirements of
This AD will not have federalism mounted oxygen bottle removed but have paragraph (i) of AD 2017–08–07, with no
implications under Executive Order retained the oxygen line fairing installed on changes. At the applicable time specified in
13132. This AD will not have a top of the fuselage. paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Submit
substantial direct effect on the States, on a report of the findings (both positive and
(d) Subject negative) of the inspection required by the
the relationship between the national introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD
government and the States, or on the Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage. to: Wichita-COS@faa.gov; or Ann Johnson,
distribution of power and Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
responsibilities among the various (e) Unsafe Condition 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209. The
levels of government. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by report must include the name of the owner,
For the reasons discussed above, I the design approval holder indicating that the address of the owner, the name of the
the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen organization incorporating Learjet 60 Service
certify that this AD: Bulletin 60–53–19, the date that inspection
line fairing is subject to multi-site damage.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory We are issuing this AD to detect and correct was completed, the name of the person
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, corrosion of the fuselage skin, which could submitting the report, the address, telephone
result in reduced structural integrity of the number, and email of the person submitting
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the report, the airplane serial number, the
airplane.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures total time (flight hours) on the airplane, the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (f) Compliance total number of landings on the airplane,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Comply with this AD within the whether corrosion was detected, whether
in Alaska, and compliance times specified, unless already corrosion was repaired, the structural repair
done. manual (SRM) chapter and revision used (if
(4) Will not have a significant repaired), and whether corrosion exceeded
economic impact, positive or negative, (g) Retained Inspection of the Fuselage Skin, the minimum thickness specified in Learjet
on a substantial number of small entities and Related Investigative and Corrective 60 Service Bulletin 60–53–19 (and specify
Actions, With No Changes the SRM chapter and revision, if used as an
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. This paragraph restates the requirements of aid to determine minimum thickness).
paragraph (g) of AD 2017–08–07, with no (1) If the inspection was done on or after
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 changes. At the applicable time specified in May 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017–
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD: 08–07): Submit the report within 30 days
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Do a fluorescent dye penetrant inspection of after the inspection.
safety, Incorporation by reference, the fuselage skin between stringers (S)-2L (2) If the inspection was done before May
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Safety. and S–2R for corrosion; and do all applicable 22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017–08–
related investigative and corrective actions; 07): Submit the report within 30 days after
Adoption of the Amendment in accordance with the Accomplishment May 22, 2017.
Instructions of Learjet 60 Service Bulletin
Accordingly, under the authority 60–53–19, Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016, (j) Retained Credit for Previous Actions,
delegated to me by the Administrator, except as required by paragraph (h) of this With No Changes
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as AD. Do all applicable related investigative This paragraph restates the credit provided
follows: and corrective actions before further flight. in paragraph (j) of AD 2017–08–07, with no
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changes. This paragraph provides credit for phone: 316–946–4152; fax: 316–946–4107; Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream
the actions specified in the introductory text email: Wichita-COS@faa.gov. Series 3101 airplanes. This AD results
to paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions (2) Service information identified in this from mandatory continuing
were performed before May 22, 2017 (the AD that is not incorporated by reference is
effective date of AD 2017–08–07), using
airworthiness information (MCAI)
available at the addresses specified in
Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–53–19, dated paragraphs (n)(4) and (n)(5) of this AD. issued by an aviation authority of
November 23, 2015; Learjet 60 Service another country to identify and correct
Bulletin 60–53–19, Revision 1, dated April 4, (n) Material Incorporated by Reference an unsafe condition on an aviation
2016; or Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–53– (1) The Director of the Federal Register product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
19, Revision 2, dated April 18, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference condition as cracking of the forward
(IBR) of the service information listed in this main landing gear yoke pintle resulting
(k) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR from corrosion pits leading to stress
Statement
part 51.
A federal agency may not conduct or corrosion cracking. We are issuing this
(2) You must use this service information
sponsor, and a person is not required to as applicable to do the actions required by AD to require actions to address the
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. unsafe condition on these products.
a penalty for failure to comply with a (3) The following service information was DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
collection of information subject to the approved for IBR on May 22, 2017 (82 FR The Director of the Federal Register
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction 18084, April 17, 2017). approved the incorporation by reference
Act unless that collection of information (i) Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–53–19, of a certain publications listed in the AD
displays a current valid OMB Control Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016.
Number. The OMB Control Number for this as of July 5, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
information collection is 2120–0056. Public ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
(4) For Learjet, Inc., service information
reporting for this collection of information is identified in this AD, contact Learjet, Inc., docket on the Internet at http://
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209–2942; www.regulations.gov by searching for
response, including the time for reviewing telephone: 316–946–2000; fax: 316–946– and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
instructions, completing and reviewing the 2220; email: ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com; 0053; or in person at the Docket
collection of information. All responses to Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. Management Facility, U.S. Department
this collection of information are mandatory. (5) You may view this service information
Comments concerning the accuracy of this of Transportation, Docket Operations,
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
burden and suggestions for reducing the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
information on the availability of this
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
20591, Attn: Information Collection (6) You may view this service information For service information identified in
Clearance Officer, AES–200. that is incorporated by reference at the this AD, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd,
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance National Archives and Records Customer Information Department,
(AMOCs) Administration (NARA). For information on Prestwick International Airport,
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, FAA, has the availability of this material at NARA, call Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Kingdom; phone: +44 1292 675207; fax:
if requested using the procedures found in 14 www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- +44 1292 675704; email:
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, locations.html. RApublications@baesystems.com;
send your request to your principal inspector Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18, Internet: http://
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 2017. www.jetstreamcentral.com. You may
appropriate. If sending information directly Michael Kaszycki, view this referenced service information
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, [FR Doc. 2017–10786 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am] 64106. For information on the
notify your appropriate principal inspector, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P availability of this material at the FAA,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
of the local flight standards district office/ on the Internet at http://
certificate holding district office. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Docket No. FAA–2017–0053.
level of safety may be used for any repair, Federal Aviation Administration
modification, or alteration required by this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AD if it is approved by a Learjet, Inc., Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
Designated Engineering Representative
14 CFR Part 39 FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
(DER), or a Unit Member (UM) of the Learjet [Docket No. FAA–2017–0053; Directorate Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Organization Designation Authorization Identifier 2016–CE–037–AD; Amendment Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
(ODA), that has been authorized by the 39–18888; AD 2017–10–14] 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
Manager, Wichita ACO, to make those doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
findings. To be approved, the repair, RIN 2120–AA64
modification deviation, or alteration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
deviation must meet the certification basis of Airworthiness Directives; British Discussion
the airplane, and the approval must Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes
specifically refer to this AD. We issued a notice of proposed
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD AGENCY: Federal Aviation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
2017–08–07 are approved as AMOCs for the Administration (FAA), Department of part 39 by adding an AD that would
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corresponding provisions of this AD. Transportation (DOT). apply to British Aerospace Regional
(m) Related Information ACTION: Final rule. Aircraft Model HP 137 Jetstream MK1,
(1) For more information about this AD,
Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream
contact Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, SUMMARY: We are superseding Series 3101 airplanes. That NPRM was
Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, FAA, Wichita Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–07– published in the Federal Register on
ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight 07 for British Aerospace Regional February 17, 2017 (82 FR 10973), and
D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; Aircraft Model HP 137 Jetstream MK1, proposed to supersede AD 2014–07–07,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 30, 2017. | |
| Contact | Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4152; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 24462 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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