82 FR 27631 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 115 (June 16, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 115 (Friday, June 16, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 27631-27634] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12252] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0555; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-183-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02- 12, which applies to all EADS CASA (now Airbus Defense and Space S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. AD 2013-02-12 currently requires a one-time inspection to identify the correct polarity for each pair of electrical connectors on each engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and repair if necessary. Since we issued AD 2013-02-12, we have determined it is necessary to add a requirement for modifying the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harness. This proposed AD would continue to require identifying the correct polarity of each pair of electrical connectors of the affected engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and doing a repair if necessary. This proposed AD would also require modifying the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harnesses. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 31, 2017. [[Page 27632]] ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus Defense and Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0555; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0555; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-183-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On January 23, 2013, we issued AD 2013-02-12, Amendment 39-17333 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013) (``AD 2013-02-12''), for all EADS CASA (now Airbus Defense and Space S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235- 200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. AD 2013-02-12 was prompted by reports of incorrect electrical polarity connections on engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges. AD 2013-02-12 requires a one-time inspection to identify the correct polarity for each pair of electrical connectors on each engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and repair if necessary. We issued AD 2013-02-12 to detect and correct incorrect polarity connections, which could prevent the actuation of the discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire detection or manual initiation during a potential engine fire, and could result in damage to the airplane and injury to passengers. Since we issued AD 2013-02-12, a new modification for the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harness has been developed by the manufacturer. Embodiment of this modification introduces a design solution that avoids maintenance errors during connecting and reconnecting of the affected fire extinguisher circuit harness after accomplishment of maintenance tasks or functional tests. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0201, dated October 11, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. The MCAI states: Reports have been received of finding wrong electrical polarity connections of engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges on CASA CN-235 aeroplanes. The results of the subsequent investigation showed that the incorrect discharge cartridge assembly was caused by production line errors. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent the actuation of the discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire detection or manual initiation in case of engine fire, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potentially unsafe condition, EADS CASA (Airbus Military) developed instructions to identify erroneous wiring polarity installation and EASA issued AD 2012-0045 [which correlates to FAA AD 2013-02-12, Amendment 39-17333 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013)] to require a one-time inspection to verify proper electrical polarity of wiring of each engine fire extinguisher discharge cartridge and, depending on findings, corrective action. Since [EASA] AD 2012-0045 was issued, Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) developed modification of the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harnesses, available for in-service installation through Service Bulletin (SB) SB-235-26-0005, which represents technical solution for an unsafe condition addressed by [EASA] AD 2012-0045 for those aeroplanes. Embodiment of this modification introduces a design solution that avoids maintenance errors during (re)connecting of the affected fire extinguisher circuit harnesses after accomplishment of maintenance tasks or functional tests. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2012-0045, which is superseded and requires identification of the correct polarity after each maintenance action involving (re)connecting of the engine fire extinguisher cartridge electrical connector. This [EASA] AD also requires modification of the affected fire extinguisher circuit harnesses. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0555. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has issued EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-26-0005, dated July 9, 2014. The service information describes procedures for modifying the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harnesses. Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has also issued Airbus Military All Operator Letter (AOL) 235-020, Revision 1, dated November 12, 2013. The service information describes procedures for identifying the correct polarity of each pair of electrical connectors of the affected engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and repairing the erroneous wiring polarity 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 and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another [[Page 27633]] country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 12 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2013-02-12, and retained in this proposed AD take about 4 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2013-02-12 is $340 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 11 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $3,280 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be about $50,580 or $4,215 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $0, for a cost of $85 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02-12, Amendment 39-17333 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013), and adding the following new AD: Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2017-0555; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-183-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 31, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-02-12, Amendment 39-17333 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013) (``AD 2013-02-12''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235- 100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect electrical polarity connections on engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect polarity connections, which could prevent the actuation of the discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire detection or manual initiation during a potential engine fire, and could result in damage to the airplane and injury to passengers. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2013-02-12, with revised service information. Within 30 days after March 8, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-02-12), do a one-time inspection to identify the correct polarity for each pair of electrical connectors on each engine fire extinguisher cartridge, in accordance with the Instructions of Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020, dated March 9, 2012; or Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020, Revision 1, dated November 12, 2013. (h) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive Inspections As of 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Before further flight after accomplishing each maintenance task involving disconnection or reconnection of an electrical connector of an engine fire extinguisher cartridge, determine the polarity of each pair of electrical connectors of the affected engine fire extinguisher cartridge, in accordance with the Instructions of Airbus Military All Operator Letter (AOL) 235-020, Revision 1, dated November 12, 2013. (i) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective Action If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, erroneous wiring polarity installation is detected, before further flight, repair the erroneous polarity in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or EADS CASA's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (j) New Requirement of This AD: Modification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harnesses, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-26-0005, dated July 9, 2014. [[Page 27634]] (k) Terminating Action The modification required in paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the actions required in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or EADS CASA's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0201, dated October 11, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0555. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 6, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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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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ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will detection or manual initiation in case of
using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the engine fire, possibly resulting in damage to
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
To address this potentially unsafe
methods: proposed AD based on those comments. condition, EADS CASA (Airbus Military)
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we developed instructions to identify erroneous
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http:// wiring polarity installation and EASA issued
instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any AD 2012–0045 [which correlates to FAA AD
• Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We 2013–02–12, Amendment 39–17333 (78 FR
• Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each 7262, February 1, 2013)] to require a one-time
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive inspection to verify proper electrical polarity
about this proposed AD. of wiring of each engine fire extinguisher
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
discharge cartridge and, depending on
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., findings, corrective action.
Discussion
Washington, DC 20590. Since [EASA] AD 2012–0045 was issued,
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail On January 23, 2013, we issued AD Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) developed
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 2013–02–12, Amendment 39–17333 (78 modification of the installation of the fire
p.m., Monday through Friday, except FR 7262, February 1, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013– extinguisher circuit harnesses, available for
Federal holidays. 02–12’’), for all EADS CASA (now in-service installation through Service
For service information identified in Airbus Defense and Space S.A.) Model Bulletin (SB) SB–235–26–0005, which
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, represents technical solution for an unsafe
this NPRM, contact Airbus Defense and condition addressed by [EASA] AD 2012–
Space Services/Engineering Support, and CN–235–300 airplanes. AD 2013– 0045 for those aeroplanes. Embodiment of
Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, 02–12 was prompted by reports of this modification introduces a design
Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax incorrect electrical polarity connections solution that avoids maintenance errors
+34 91 585 31 27; email on engine fire extinguishing discharge during (re)connecting of the affected fire
MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. cartridges. AD 2013–02–12 requires a extinguisher circuit harnesses after
You may view this referenced service one-time inspection to identify the accomplishment of maintenance tasks or
correct polarity for each pair of functional tests.
information at the FAA, Transport For the reasons described above, this
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue electrical connectors on each engine fire
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
SW., Renton, WA. For information on extinguisher cartridge, and repair if AD 2012–0045, which is superseded and
the availability of this material at the necessary. We issued AD 2013–02–12 to requires identification of the correct polarity
FAA, call 425–227–1221. detect and correct incorrect polarity after each maintenance action involving
connections, which could prevent the (re)connecting of the engine fire extinguisher
Examining the AD Docket actuation of the discharge cartridge in cartridge electrical connector. This [EASA]
You may examine the AD docket on case of automatic fire detection or AD also requires modification of the affected
manual initiation during a potential fire extinguisher circuit harnesses.
the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for engine fire, and could result in damage You may examine the MCAI in the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– to the airplane and injury to passengers. AD docket on the Internet at http://
0555; or in person at the Docket Since we issued AD 2013–02–12, a www.regulations.gov by searching for
Management Facility between 9 a.m. new modification for the installation of and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the fire extinguisher circuit harness has 0555.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket been developed by the manufacturer. Related Service Information Under 1
contains this proposed AD, the Embodiment of this modification CFR Part 51
regulatory evaluation, any comments introduces a design solution that avoids
received, and other information. The maintenance errors during connecting Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has
street address for the Docket Operations and reconnecting of the affected fire issued EADS CASA Service Bulletin
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in extinguisher circuit harness after SB–235–26–0005, dated July 9, 2014.
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will accomplishment of maintenance tasks The service information describes
be available in the AD docket shortly or functional tests. procedures for modifying the
after receipt. The European Aviation Safety Agency installation of the fire extinguisher
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent circuit harnesses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
for the Member States of the European Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace also issued Airbus Military All Operator
Engineer, International Branch, ANM– Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0201,
dated October 11, 2016 (referred to after Letter (AOL) 235–020, Revision 1, dated
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, November 12, 2013. The service
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the information describes procedures for
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227– identifying the correct polarity of each
1112; fax 425–227–1149. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. pair of electrical connectors of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: affected engine fire extinguisher
Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
Comments Invited 200, and CN–235–300 airplanes. The cartridge, and repairing the erroneous
MCAI states: wiring polarity if necessary.
We invite you to send any written This service information is reasonably
relevant data, views, or arguments about Reports have been received of finding available because the interested parties
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this proposed AD. Send your comments wrong electrical polarity connections of have access to it through their normal
to an address listed under the engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges
on CASA CN–235 aeroplanes. The results of
course of business or by the means
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
the subsequent investigation showed that the
FAA–2017–0555; Directorate Identifier incorrect discharge cartridge assembly was
2016–NM–183–AD’’ at the beginning of FAA’s Determination and Requirements
caused by production line errors. of This Proposed AD
your comments. We specifically invite This condition, if not detected and
comments on the overall regulatory, corrected, could prevent the actuation of the This product has been approved by
economic, environmental, and energy discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire the aviation authority of another
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country, and is approved for operation Regulatory Findings (d) Subject
in the United States. Pursuant to our We determined that this proposed AD Air Transport Association (ATA) of
bilateral agreement with the State of would not have federalism implications America Code 26, Fire protection.
Design Authority, we have been notified under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason
of the unsafe condition described in the proposed AD would not have a
MCAI and service information This AD was prompted by reports of
substantial direct effect on the States, on incorrect electrical polarity connections on
referenced above. We are proposing this the relationship between the national
AD because we evaluated all pertinent engine fire extinguishing discharge
Government and the States, or on the cartridges. We are issuing this AD to detect
information and determined an unsafe distribution of power and and correct incorrect polarity connections,
condition exists and is likely to exist or responsibilities among the various which could prevent the actuation of the
develop on other products of the same levels of government. discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire
type design. For the reasons discussed above, I detection or manual initiation during a
Costs of Compliance certify this proposed regulation: potential engine fire, and could result in
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory damage to the airplane and injury to
We estimate that this proposed AD action’’ under Executive Order 12866; passengers.
affects 12 airplanes of U.S. registry. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (f) Compliance
The actions required by AD 2013–02–
12, and retained in this proposed AD (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Comply with this AD within the
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in compliance times specified, unless already
take about 4 work-hours per product, at
Alaska; and done.
an average labor rate of $85 per work-
hour. Required parts cost about $0 per 4. Will not have a significant (g) Retained Inspection, With Revised
product. Based on these figures, the economic impact, positive or negative, Service Information
estimated cost of the actions that are on a substantial number of small entities
This paragraph restates the requirements of
required by AD 2013–02–12 is $340 per under the criteria of the Regulatory
paragraph (g) of AD 2013–02–12, with
product. Flexibility Act. revised service information. Within 30 days
We also estimate that it would take List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 after March 8, 2013 (the effective date of AD
about 11 work-hours per product to 2013–02–12), do a one-time inspection to
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation identify the correct polarity for each pair of
comply with the basic requirements of safety, Incorporation by reference, electrical connectors on each engine fire
this proposed AD. The average labor Safety. extinguisher cartridge, in accordance with
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
The Proposed Amendment the Instructions of Airbus Military All
parts would cost about $3,280 per Operator Letter 235–020, dated March 9,
product. Based on these figures, we Accordingly, under the authority 2012; or Airbus Military All Operator Letter
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on delegated to me by the Administrator, 235–020, Revision 1, dated November 12,
U.S. operators to be about $50,580 or the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 2013.
$4,215 per product. 39 as follows:
(h) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive
In addition, we estimate that any Inspections
necessary follow-on actions would take PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
about 1 work-hour and require parts DIRECTIVES As of 30 days after the effective date of this
AD: Before further flight after accomplishing
costing $0, for a cost of $85 per product. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 each maintenance task involving
We have no way of determining the continues to read as follows: disconnection or reconnection of an
number of aircraft that might need this electrical connector of an engine fire
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
extinguisher cartridge, determine the polarity
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] of each pair of electrical connectors of the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by affected engine fire extinguisher cartridge, in
Title 49 of the United States Code removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) accordance with the Instructions of Airbus
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2013–02–12, Amendment 39–17333 (78 Military All Operator Letter (AOL) 235–020,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, FR 7262, February 1, 2013), and adding Revision 1, dated November 12, 2013.
section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD: (i) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Action
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, If, during any inspection required by
detail the scope of the Agency’s S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2017–0555; paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, erroneous
authority. Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–183–AD. wiring polarity installation is detected, before
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date further flight, repair the erroneous polarity in
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, accordance with a method approved by the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We must receive comments by July 31, Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
2017. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2013–02–12, EADS CASA’s EASA Design Organization
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–17333 (78 FR 7262, February Approval (DOA).
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for practices, methods, and procedures 1, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–02–12’’). (j) New Requirement of This AD:
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability Modification
safety in air commerce. This regulation Within 24 months after the effective date
This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and
is within the scope of that authority Space S.A. (formerly known as of this AD: Modify the installation of the fire
because it addresses an unsafe condition Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model extinguisher circuit harnesses, in accordance
that is likely to exist or develop on CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and with the Accomplishment Instructions of
products identified in this rulemaking CN–235–300 airplanes, certificated in any EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–26–
action. category. 0005, dated July 9, 2014.
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(k) Terminating Action DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0452; or in person at the Docket
The modification required in paragraph (j) Management Facility between 9 a.m.
of this AD terminates the actions required in Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
14 CFR Part 39 contains this NPRM, the regulatory
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0452; Directorate evaluation, any comments received, and
The following provisions also apply to this other information. The street address for
Identifier 2017–NE–14–AD]
AD: the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance RIN 2120–AA64 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Comments will be available in the AD
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Airworthiness Directives; General
docket shortly after receipt.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Electric Company Turboshaft Engines
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Administration (FAA), DOT. Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
request to your principal inspector or local ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Flight Standards District Office, as (NPRM). Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
appropriate. If sending information directly 781–238–7157; fax: 781–238–7199;
to the International Branch, send it to the SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new email: martin.adler@faa.gov.
attention of the person identified in airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may General Electric Company (GE) CT7–8A
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- and CT7–9B model turboshaft engines. Comments Invited
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any This proposed AD was prompted by We invite you to send any written
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate reports from the manufacturer that the relevant data, views, or arguments about
principal inspector, or lacking a principal high-pressure compressor (HPC)
inspector, the manager of the local flight
this proposal. Send your comments to
impeller installed on these engines may an address listed under the ADDRESSES
standards district office/certificate holding have suffered from material degradation
district office. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
during the manufacturing process. This 2017–0452; Directorate Identifier 2017–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the proposed AD would require removal of
effective date of this AD, for any requirement NE–14–AD’’ at the beginning of your
the affected HPC impellers. We are comments. We specifically invite
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
proposing this AD to address the unsafe comments on the overall regulatory,
a manufacturer, the action must be
condition on these products. economic, environmental, and energy
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– DATES: We must receive comments on aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or this proposed AD by July 31, 2017. all comments received by the closing
the EASA; or EADS CASA’s EASA DOA. If ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM
approved by the DOA, the approval must using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments.
include the DOA-authorized signature. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we
(m) Related Information methods: receive, without change, to http://
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0201, dated October 11, 2016, for instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each
related information. This MCAI may be • Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
found in the AD docket on the Internet at • Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM.
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0555.
(2) For more information about this AD, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We learned from the manufacturer
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Washington, DC 20590. that the affected HPC impellers installed
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail on CT7–8A and CT7–9B turboshaft
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 address above between 9 a.m. and 5 engines may have suffered from material
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; p.m., Monday through Friday, except degradation during the manufacturing
telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. Federal holidays. process. This condition, if not corrected,
(3) For service information identified in For service information identified in could result in failure of the HPC
this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space this NPRM, contact General Electric impeller, uncontained HPC impeller
Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 release, damage to the engine, and
Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone
Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; damage to the airplane/helicopter.
+34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email
phone: 513–552–3272; fax: 513–552–
MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. You Related Service Information
may view this service information at the
3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. You may
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 view this service information at the We reviewed GE Service Bulletin (SB)
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, CT7–TP S/B 72–0524, dated June 16,
information on the availability of this 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. 2016. The SB describes procedures for
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. For information on the availability of replacing the affected HPC impellers.
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this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 6, FAA’s Determination
7125.
2017.
We are proposing this AD because we
Michael Kaszycki, Examining the AD Docket evaluated all the relevant information
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane You may examine the AD docket on and determined the unsafe condition
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. the Internet at http:// described previously is likely to exist or
[FR Doc. 2017–12252 Filed 6–15–17; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for develop in other products of the same
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– type design.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 31, 2017. | |
| Contact | Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 27631 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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