82_FR_27744 82 FR 27629 - Airworthiness Directives; Ipeco Holdings Ltd. Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats

82 FR 27629 - Airworthiness Directives; Ipeco Holdings Ltd. Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 115 (June 16, 2017)

Page Range27629-27631
FR Document2017-12305

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ipeco Holdings Ltd. (Ipeco) pilot and co-pilot seats. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of unexpected movement of pilot and co-pilot seats on takeoff and landing. This proposed AD would require modification and reidentification of the affected seats. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 115 (Friday, June 16, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 115 (Friday, June 16, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 27629-27631]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12305]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0490; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-13-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Ipeco Holdings Ltd. Pilot and Co-Pilot 
Seats

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain

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Ipeco Holdings Ltd. (Ipeco) pilot and co-pilot seats. This proposed AD 
was prompted by reports of unexpected movement of pilot and co-pilot 
seats on takeoff and landing. This proposed AD would require 
modification and reidentification of the affected seats. We are 
proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by July 31, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Ipeco Holdings Ltd., Aviation Way, Southend on Sea, SS2 6UN, United 
Kingdom; phone: 44 1702 549371; fax: 44 1702 540782; email: 
sales@Ipeco.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125.

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-
0490; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The 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: Neil Doh, Aerospace Engineer, Boston 
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7757; fax: 
781-238-7199; email: neil.doh@faa.gov.

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-2017-0490; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-13-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 
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2016-0256, dated December 16, 2016 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Occurrences have been reported of pilot/co-pilot unexpected 
rearward movement during take-off and landing. Investigations 
determined that horizontal guide block wear, presence of burrs on 
horizontal centre track, and horizontal track lock system weakness 
(spring tension too low) were various causes which contributed to 
the seat not being correctly locked.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to further cases of 
unwanted flight crew seat movement, possibly resulting in reduced 
control of the aeroplane.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0490.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Ipeco has issued Service Bulletin (SB) 063-25-08, Revision 00; SB 
063-25-09, Revision 00; and SB 063-25-10, Revision 00; all dated May 
31, 2016. These SBs provides instructions, differentiated by the part 
numbers of the affected pilot and co-pilot seats, for the modification 
and reidentification of these seats. This service information is 
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it 
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in 
the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
United Kingdom, and is approved for operation in the United States. 
Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA 
has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe 
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of 
the same type design. This proposed AD would require modification and 
reidentification of the affected pilot and co-pilot seats.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects an unknown number of 
pilot and co-pilot seats installed on 55 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                        Labor cost            Parts cost        product         operators
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Modify crew seats.................  2 work-hours x $85 per               $125             $295          $16,225
                                     hour = $170.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with

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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

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

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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):

Ipeco Holdings Ltd.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0490; Directorate 
Identifier 2017-NE-13-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 31, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to Ipeco Holdings Ltd. (Ipeco) pilot and co-
pilot crew seats with a part number (P/N) listed in the Planning 
Information section of Ipeco Service Bulletins (SBs) 063-25-08, 
Revision 00, dated May 31, 2016; 063-25-09, Revision 00, dated May 
31, 2016; and 063-25-10, Revision 00, dated May 31, 2016.
    (2) These seats are installed on, but not limited to, ATR-GIE 
Avions de Transport Regional ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2510, Flight 
Compartment Equipment.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of unexpected movement of pilot 
and co-pilot seats on takeoff and landing. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent unexpected movement of pilot and co-pilot seats on takeoff 
and landing. The unsafe condition, if not corrected, could result in 
reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    (1) Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (2) Within 2 years after the effective date of this AD, modify 
and reidentify each affected pilot and co-pilot seat. Use the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Ipeco SB 063-25-08, Revision 00, 
dated May 31, 2016; Ipeco SB 063-25-09, Revision 00, dated May 31, 
2016; or Ipeco SB 063-25-10, Revision 00, dated May 31, 2016; as 
appropriate, to do the modification and reidentification.

(g) Installation Prohibition

    Do not install any pilot or co-pilot seat identified in 
paragraph (c) of this AD unless the seat is modified and 
reidentified as specified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may 
approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 
to make your request.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Neil Doh, 
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7757; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
neil.doh@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016-0256, 
dated December 16, 2016, for more information. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0490.
    (3) Ipeco SB 063-25-08, Revision 00, dated May 31, 2016; Ipeco 
SB 063-25-09, Revision 00, dated May 31, 2016; and Ipeco SB 063-25-
10, Revision 00, dated May 31, 2016, can be obtained from Ipeco, 
using the contact information in paragraph (i)(4) of this proposed 
AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Ipeco Holdings Ltd., Aviation Way, Southend on Sea, SS2 6UN, 
United Kingdom; phone: 44 1702 549371; fax: 44 1702 540782; email: 
sales@Ipeco.com.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 9, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                 Given that the United States domestic                   was approved under OMB control                         How To File a Complaint of
                                                 annual production volume of RTE fully-                  number 0583–0094. The proposed rule                    Discrimination
                                                 cooked poultry is about 12,325 million                  contains no other paperwork                               To file a complaint of discrimination,
                                                 pounds,7 the projected cooked poultry                   requirements.                                          complete the USDA Program
                                                 products from the PRC would only be                                                                            Discrimination Complaint Form, which
                                                 about 2.6 percent of total United States                E-Government Act
                                                                                                                                                                may be accessed online at http://
                                                 production in the next five years.8 The                   FSIS and USDA are committed to                       www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/
                                                 immediate impact on the United States                                                                          docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_
                                                                                                         achieving the purposes of the E-
                                                 consumers and domestic processors is                                                                           12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you
                                                                                                         Government Act (44 U.S.C. 3601, et
                                                 likely to be minor, as the low volume of                                                                       or your authorized representative.
                                                 trade is likely to have little effect on                seq.) by, among other things, promoting
                                                                                                         the use of the Internet and other                         Send your completed complaint form
                                                 supply, demand, and prices.                                                                                    or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email:
                                                                                                         information technologies and providing
                                                 Expected Effects on Small Entities                      increased opportunities for citizen                       Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
                                                                                                         access to Government information and                   Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400
                                                   The FSIS Administrator has made a
                                                                                                         services, and for other purposes.                      Independence Avenue SW.,
                                                 preliminary determination that this
                                                 proposed rule will not have a significant                                                                      Washington, DC 20250–9410.
                                                                                                         Additional Public Notification                            Fax: (202) 690–7442.
                                                 impact on a substantial number of small
                                                                                                                                                                   Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
                                                 entities, as defined by the Regulatory                    FSIS will officially notify the World                   Persons with disabilities who require
                                                 Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601). The                     Trade Organization’s Committee on                      alternative means for communication
                                                 expected trade volume will be small,                    Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures                    (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.),
                                                 with little or no effect on all U.S.                    (WTO/SPS Committee) in Geneva,                         should contact USDA’s TARGET Center
                                                 establishments, regardless of size.                     Switzerland, of this proposal and will                 at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD).
                                                 Executive Order 12988                                   announce it on-line through the FSIS
                                                                                                                                                                List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 381
                                                    This proposed rule has been reviewed                 Web page located at: http://
                                                                                                         www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_                         Imported products.
                                                 under Executive Order 12988, Civil
                                                 Justice Reform. If this proposed rule is                policies/Proposed_Rules/index.asp.                       For the reasons set out in the
                                                 adopted: (1) All State and local laws and               FSIS also will make copies of this                     preamble, FSIS is proposing to amend 9
                                                 regulations that are inconsistent with                  Federal Register publication available                 CFR part 381 as follows:
                                                 this rule will be preempted; (2) No                     through the FSIS Constituent Update,
                                                                                                         which is used to provide information                   PART 381—POULTRY PRODUCTS
                                                 retroactive effect will be given to this                                                                       INSPECTION REGULATIONS
                                                 rule; and (3) Administrative proceedings                regarding FSIS policies, procedures,
                                                 will not be required before parties may                 regulations, Federal Register notices,                 ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 381
                                                 file suit in court challenging this rule.               FSIS public meetings, and other types of               continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                         information that could affect or would
                                                 Paperwork Reduction Act                                 be of interest to our constituents and                   Authority: 7 U.S.C. 138f, 450; 21 U.S.C.
                                                   No new paperwork requirements are                                                                            451–470; 7 CFR 2.7, 2.18, 2.53.
                                                                                                         stakeholders. The Update is available on
                                                 associated with this proposed rule.                     the FSIS Web page. Through the Web                     § 381.196   [Amended]
                                                 Foreign countries wanting to export                     page, FSIS is able to provide                          ■ 2. Amend § 381.196(b) by removing
                                                 poultry and poultry products to the                     information to a much broader, more                    footnote 2 after ‘‘People’s Republic of
                                                 United States are required to provide                   diverse audience. In addition, FSIS                    China.’’
                                                 information to FSIS certifying that their               offers an email subscription service
                                                 inspection systems provide standards                                                                             Done at Washington, DC, on June 12, 2017.
                                                                                                         which provides automatic and
                                                 equivalent to those of the United States,                                                                      Alfred V. Almanza,
                                                                                                         customized access to selected food
                                                 and that the legal authority for the                    safety news and information. This                      Administrator.
                                                 system and their implementing                           service is available at: http://                       [FR Doc. 2017–12554 Filed 6–15–17; 8:45 am]
                                                 regulations are equivalent to those of the              www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options                   BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P
                                                 United States. FSIS provided the PRC                    range from recalls to export information,
                                                 with questionnaires asking for detailed                 regulations, directives, and notices.
                                                 information about the country’s                         Customers can add or delete                            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                 inspection practices and procedures to                  subscriptions themselves, and have the
                                                 assist that country in organizing its                   option to password protect their                       Federal Aviation Administration
                                                 materials. This information collection                  accounts.
                                                                                                                                                                14 CFR Part 39
                                                 the People’s Republic of China, November 2015.          USDA Non-Discrimination Statement                      [Docket No. FAA–2017–0490; Directorate
                                                 The projected annual production of the mentioned
                                                 chicken and duck products at these five processing                                                             Identifier 2017–NE–13–AD]
                                                                                                           No agency, officer, or employee of the
                                                 establishments will be about 838 million pounds
                                                 per year, which could be sold in the PRC or to other
                                                                                                         USDA, on the grounds of race, color,                   RIN 2120–AA64
                                                 foreign countries.                                      national origin, religion, sex, gender
                                                   7 Calculated from PHIS data in November 2015.         identity, sexual orientation, disability,              Airworthiness Directives; Ipeco
                                                                                                                                                                Holdings Ltd. Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats
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                                                 This number cannot be divided by species. If we         age, marital status, family/parental
                                                 adjusted it by the proportions of chicken and ducks
                                                 in total domestic slaughtered poultry, which is 88.3
                                                                                                         status, income derived from a public                   AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                 percent, the volume would be about 10,833 million       assistance program, or political beliefs,              Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                 pounds per year.                                        shall exclude from participation in,                   ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                   8 If we use 10,833 million pounds (see previous
                                                                                                         deny the benefits of, or subject to                    (NPRM).
                                                 footnote) as the denominator, the projected PRC         discrimination, any person in the
                                                 export would be about 3 percent of United States
                                                 domestic production of fully-cooked chicken and         United States under any program or                     SUMMARY:  We propose to adopt a new
                                                 duck.                                                   activity conducted by the USDA.                        airworthiness directive (AD) for certain


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                                                 Ipeco Holdings Ltd. (Ipeco) pilot and co-                        will be available in the AD docket                   movement, possibly resulting in reduced
                                                 pilot seats. This proposed AD was                                shortly after receipt.                               control of the aeroplane.
                                                 prompted by reports of unexpected                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:    Neil               You may obtain further information
                                                 movement of pilot and co-pilot seats on                          Doh, Aerospace Engineer, Boston                      by examining the MCAI in the AD
                                                 takeoff and landing. This proposed AD                            Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,                  docket on the Internet at http://
                                                 would require modification and                                   Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
                                                 reidentification of the affected seats. We                                                                            www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                                  District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;               and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                 are proposing this AD to correct the                             phone: 781–238–7757; fax: 781–238–
                                                 unsafe condition on these products.                                                                                   0490.
                                                                                                                  7199; email: neil.doh@faa.gov.
                                                 DATES: We must receive comments on                               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                           Related Service Information Under 1
                                                 this NPRM by July 31, 2017.                                                                                           CFR Part 51
                                                 ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                              Comments Invited
                                                                                                                                                                          Ipeco has issued Service Bulletin (SB)
                                                 any of the following methods:                                      We invite you to send any written
                                                   • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                                                                                 063–25–08, Revision 00; SB 063–25–09,
                                                                                                                  relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                                                                                Revision 00; and SB 063–25–10,
                                                                                                                  this proposed AD. Send your comments
                                                 instructions for submitting comments.                                                                                 Revision 00; all dated May 31, 2016.
                                                                                                                  to an address listed under the
                                                   • Mail: Docket Management Facility,                                                                                 These SBs provides instructions,
                                                                                                                  ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                 U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200                                                                               differentiated by the part numbers of the
                                                                                                                  FAA–2017–0490; Directorate Identifier
                                                 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                                                                                  affected pilot and co-pilot seats, for the
                                                                                                                  2017–NE–13–AD’’ at the beginning of
                                                 Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                                                                                           modification and reidentification of
                                                                                                                  your comments. We specifically invite
                                                 Washington, DC 20590–0001.                                                                                            these seats. This service information is
                                                                                                                  comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                   • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                               economic, environmental, and energy
                                                                                                                                                                       reasonably available because the
                                                 address above between 9 a.m. and 5                                                                                    interested parties have access to it
                                                                                                                  aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                 p.m., Monday through Friday, except                                                                                   through their normal course of business
                                                                                                                  consider all comments received by the
                                                 Federal holidays.                                                                                                     or by the means identified in the
                                                                                                                  closing date and may amend this
                                                   • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                                                                                ADDRESSES section.
                                                   For service information identified in                          proposed AD because of those
                                                 this proposed AD, contact Ipeco                                  comments.                                            FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                 Holdings Ltd., Aviation Way, Southend                              We will post all comments we                       of This Proposed AD
                                                 on Sea, SS2 6UN, United Kingdom;                                 receive, without change, to http://
                                                                                                                  www.regulations.gov, including any                      This product has been approved by
                                                 phone: 44 1702 549371; fax: 44 1702                                                                                   the aviation authority of the United
                                                 540782; email: sales@Ipeco.com. You                              personal information you provide. We
                                                                                                                  will also post a report summarizing each             Kingdom, and is approved for operation
                                                 may view this service information at the                                                                              in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                 FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,                             substantive verbal contact with FAA
                                                                                                                  personnel concerning this proposed AD.               bilateral agreement with the European
                                                 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA.                                                                                 Community, EASA has notified us of
                                                 For information on the availability of                           Discussion                                           the unsafe condition described in the
                                                 this material at the FAA, call 781–238–                                                                               MCAI and service information
                                                                                                                    The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                 7125.                                                                                                                 referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                                                                                  (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                 Examining the AD Docket                                          for the Member States of the European                AD because we evaluated all
                                                                                                                  Community, has issued EASA AD 2016–                  information provided by EASA and
                                                   You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                                  0256, dated December 16, 2016 (referred              determined the unsafe condition exists
                                                 the Internet at http://
                                                                                                                  to hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct          and is likely to exist or develop on other
                                                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                                  an unsafe condition for the specified                products of the same type design. This
                                                 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                                                                                  products. The MCAI states:                           proposed AD would require
                                                 0490; or in person at the Docket
                                                                                                                                                                       modification and reidentification of the
                                                 Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5                             Occurrences have been reported of pilot/
                                                                                                                  co-pilot unexpected rearward movement                affected pilot and co-pilot seats.
                                                 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                 Federal holidays. The AD docket                                  during take-off and landing. Investigations          Costs of Compliance
                                                 contains this proposed AD, the                                   determined that horizontal guide block wear,
                                                 mandatory continuing airworthiness                               presence of burrs on horizontal centre track,           We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                                                                                  and horizontal track lock system weakness            affects an unknown number of pilot and
                                                 information (MCAI), the regulatory                               (spring tension too low) were various causes
                                                 evaluation, any comments received, and                                                                                co-pilot seats installed on 55 airplanes
                                                                                                                  which contributed to the seat not being
                                                 other information. The address for the                                                                                of U.S. registry.
                                                                                                                  correctly locked.
                                                 Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                             This condition, if not corrected, could lead          We estimate the following costs to
                                                 in the ADDRESSES section. Comments                               to further cases of unwanted flight crew seat        comply with this proposed AD:

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

                                                 Modify crew seats ...........................................   2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .............        $125            $295          $16,225
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                                                 Authority for This Rulemaking                                    the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                 We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                   Title 49 of the United States Code                             Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more               the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                           detail the scope of the Agency’s                     Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                            authority.                                           General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                 section 106, describes the authority of                                                                               section, Congress charges the FAA with


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                                                 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              (c) Applicability                                         (4) For service information identified in
                                                 air commerce by prescribing regulations                    (1) This AD applies to Ipeco Holdings Ltd.          this proposed AD, contact Ipeco Holdings
                                                 for practices, methods, and procedures                  (Ipeco) pilot and co-pilot crew seats with a           Ltd., Aviation Way, Southend on Sea, SS2
                                                 the Administrator finds necessary for                   part number (P/N) listed in the Planning               6UN, United Kingdom; phone: 44 1702
                                                                                                         Information section of Ipeco Service                   549371; fax: 44 1702 540782; email: sales@
                                                 safety in air commerce. This regulation                                                                        Ipeco.com.
                                                 is within the scope of that authority                   Bulletins (SBs) 063–25–08, Revision 00,
                                                                                                         dated May 31, 2016; 063–25–09, Revision 00,               (5) You may view this service information
                                                 because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                       at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                 that is likely to exist or develop on                   dated May 31, 2016; and 063–25–10,
                                                                                                         Revision 00, dated May 31, 2016.                       1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
                                                 products identified in this rulemaking                                                                         information on the availability of this
                                                                                                            (2) These seats are installed on, but not
                                                 action.                                                 limited to, ATR–GIE Avions de Transport                material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                 Regulatory Findings                                     Regional ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes.                    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                                                                                                                                June 9, 2017.
                                                   We determined that this proposed AD                   (d) Subject
                                                                                                                                                                Robert J. Ganley,
                                                 would not have federalism implications                    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
                                                 under Executive Order 13132. This                       Code 2510, Flight Compartment Equipment.               Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
                                                                                                                                                                Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                 proposed AD would not have a                            (e) Reason                                             [FR Doc. 2017–12305 Filed 6–15–17; 8:45 am]
                                                 substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                 the relationship between the national                      This AD was prompted by reports of                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                         unexpected movement of pilot and co-pilot
                                                 Government and the States, or on the                    seats on takeoff and landing. We are issuing
                                                 distribution of power and                               this AD to prevent unexpected movement of
                                                 responsibilities among the various                                                                             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                         pilot and co-pilot seats on takeoff and
                                                 levels of government.                                   landing. The unsafe condition, if not                  Federal Aviation Administration
                                                   For the reasons discussed above, I                    corrected, could result in reduced control of
                                                 certify this proposed regulation:                       the airplane.
                                                   (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                        14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                         (f) Compliance
                                                 action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                                                                          [Docket No. FAA–2017–0555; Directorate
                                                   (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                  (1) Comply with this AD within the
                                                                                                         compliance times specified, unless already             Identifier 2016–NM–183–AD]
                                                 the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                 Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   done.
                                                                                                                                                                RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                            (2) Within 2 years after the effective date
                                                 1979),
                                                                                                         of this AD, modify and reidentify each
                                                   (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               affected pilot and co-pilot seat. Use the
                                                                                                                                                                Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
                                                 in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               Accomplishment Instructions of Ipeco SB                Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
                                                 making a regulatory distinction, and                    063–25–08, Revision 00, dated May 31, 2016;            Known as Construcciones
                                                   (4) Will not have a significant                       Ipeco SB 063–25–09, Revision 00, dated May             Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
                                                 economic impact, positive or negative,                  31, 2016; or Ipeco SB 063–25–10, Revision
                                                 on a substantial number of small entities               00, dated May 31, 2016; as appropriate, to do          AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                 under the criteria of the Regulatory                    the modification and reidentification.                 Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                 Flexibility Act.                                                                                               ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                         (g) Installation Prohibition
                                                                                                                                                                (NPRM).
                                                 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                         Do not install any pilot or co-pilot seat
                                                   Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                identified in paragraph (c) of this AD unless          SUMMARY:    We propose to supersede
                                                                                                         the seat is modified and reidentified as               Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–02–
                                                 safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                                                                         specified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.
                                                 Safety.                                                                                                        12, which applies to all EADS CASA
                                                                                                         (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                  (now Airbus Defense and Space S.A.)
                                                 The Proposed Amendment                                  (AMOCs)                                                Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
                                                   Accordingly, under the authority                        The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification           200, and CN–235–300 airplanes. AD
                                                 delegated to me by the Administrator,                   Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this                2013–02–12 currently requires a one-
                                                 the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR                 time inspection to identify the correct
                                                 39 as follows:                                          39.19 to make your request.                            polarity for each pair of electrical
                                                                                                         (i) Related Information                                connectors on each engine fire
                                                 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                                                                          extinguisher cartridge, and repair if
                                                 DIRECTIVES                                                 (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                         contact Neil Doh, Aerospace Engineer,                  necessary. Since we issued AD 2013–
                                                 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,             02–12, we have determined it is
                                                 continues to read as follows:                           Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District          necessary to add a requirement for
                                                                                                         Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–              modifying the installation of the fire
                                                     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          238–7757; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                    extinguisher circuit harness. This
                                                                                                         neil.doh@faa.gov.                                      proposed AD would continue to require
                                                 § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                                                                            (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation                 identifying the correct polarity of each
                                                 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   Safety Agency AD 2016–0256, dated
                                                 the following new airworthiness                                                                                pair of electrical connectors of the
                                                                                                         December 16, 2016, for more information.
                                                 directive (AD):                                         You may examine the MCAI in the AD                     affected engine fire extinguisher
                                                                                                         docket on the Internet at http://                      cartridge, and doing a repair if
                                                 Ipeco Holdings Ltd.: Docket No. FAA–2017–                                                                      necessary. This proposed AD would
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                                                     0490; Directorate Identifier 2017–NE–               www.regulations.gov by searching for and
                                                     13–AD.                                              locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0490.               also require modifying the installation
                                                                                                            (3) Ipeco SB 063–25–08, Revision 00, dated          of the fire extinguisher circuit
                                                 (a) Comments Due Date                                   May 31, 2016; Ipeco SB 063–25–09, Revision             harnesses. We are proposing this AD to
                                                   We must receive comments by July 31,                  00, dated May 31, 2016; and Ipeco SB 063–              address the unsafe condition on these
                                                 2017.                                                   25–10, Revision 00, dated May 31, 2016, can            products.
                                                                                                         be obtained from Ipeco, using the contact
                                                 (b) Affected ADs                                        information in paragraph (i)(4) of this                DATES:  We must receive comments on
                                                   None.                                                 proposed AD.                                           this proposed AD by July 31, 2017.


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this NPRM by July 31, 2017.
ContactNeil Doh, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7757; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 27629 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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