82_FR_32628 82 FR 32494 - Airworthiness Directives; GEVEN S.p.A., Seat Assemblies, Type D1-02 and D1-03

82 FR 32494 - Airworthiness Directives; GEVEN S.p.A., Seat Assemblies, Type D1-02 and D1-03

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 134 (July 14, 2017)

Page Range32494-32496
FR Document2017-14546

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Geven S.p.A., Type D1-02 and D1-03 seat assemblies. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that seat belt attachment bolts were found detached or partially detached from the seat. This proposed AD would require inspection, torque verification, and modification of certain model seats. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 134 (Friday, July 14, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 134 (Friday, July 14, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32494-32496]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14546]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0504; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-12-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GEVEN S.p.A., Seat Assemblies, Type D1-
02 and D1-03

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 Geven S.p.A., Type D1-02 and D1-03 seat assemblies. This 
proposed AD was prompted by a report that seat belt attachment bolts 
were found detached or partially detached from the seat. This proposed 
AD would require inspection, torque verification, and modification of 
certain model seats. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by August 28, 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 NPRM, contact Geven 
Technical Assistance Department, Via Boscofangone, Zona Industriale 
Nola-Marigliano, 80035 Nola (NA), Italy; phone: +39 081 31 21 396; fax: 
+39 081 31 21 321; email: [email protected]. 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-
0504; 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: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0504; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-12-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 2014-0187, dated August 20, 2014 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    An operator reported that seat belt attachment bolts were found 
detached or partially detached from the seat. A further check on 
several aeroplanes revealed that on a large number of seats of the 
same model, the seat belt attachment bolts were not properly torqued 
and secured as defined. This condition, if not detected and 
corrected, could lead to failure of the seats to perform their 
intended function, possibly resulting in injury to occupants in case 
of an emergency landing. To address this potential unsafe condition, 
Geven published SB No. D103-25-004 to provide inspection 
instructions to verify if the seat belt attachment bolts are 
properly torqued and secured, and correction of any deficiencies. In 
addition, for certain D1-03 seats, the SB provides instructions to 
modify the seat belt attachment assembly. For the reasons described 
above, this AD requires a one-time inspection of all safety belt 
attachment bolts and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the 
applicable corrective action(s). This AD also requires modification 
of the seat belt attachment assembly on certain D1-03 seats.

    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-2017-0504.

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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Geven S.p.A. has issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. D103-25-004, 
Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016. The SB describes procedures for 
inspection, torque verification, and modification of certain model 
seats known to be installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes. 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 Italy, 
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 inspection, torque verification 
and modification of certain model seats.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects an unknown number of seat 
assemblies installed on, but not limited to, 38 ATR 42 and ATR 72 
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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Seat modification ATR 42...........  1.5 work-hours x $85 per               $302         $429.50      $10,737.50
                                      hour = $127.50.
Torque check ATR 42................  0.8 work-hours x $85 per                  0           68.00        1,700.00
                                      hour = $68.00.
Seat modification ATR 72...........  2.3 work-hours x $85 per                368          563.50        7,325.50
                                      hour = $195.50.
Seat remove and replace ATR 72.....  1.2 work-hours x $85 per                  0          102.00        1,326.00
                                      hour = $102.00.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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 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

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

GEVEN S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0504; Directorate Identifier 2017-
NE-12-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 28, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all GEVEN S.p.A. (Geven) Type D1-02 and D1-03 
(also known as ``Lightweight Classic'' and ``Lightweight Prestige'') 
seats, with part numbers (P/Ns) and Effectivity Codes listed in 
Table 1.1.1 of Geven Service Bulletin (SB) No. D103-25-004, Revision 
4, dated March 15, 2016.
    These appliances are installed on, but not limited to, ATR 42 
and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S. registry.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 2500 Code, Cabin 
Equipment/Furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that seat belt attachment bolts 
were found detached or partially detached from the seat. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the seats.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) For all Geven Type D1-02 and D1-03 (also known as 
``Lightweight Classic'' and ``Lightweight Prestige'') in-arm table, 
standard, and last row seats, P/N D1-02-( )( )( )-( )( )( ), and P/N 
D1-03-( )( )( )-( )( )( ), within 6 months after the effective date 
of this AD, modify the safety belt attachment assemblies on the 
aisle side spreader, and torque check the safety belt attachment 
assemblies on the central and fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs 
(8 nm)

[[Page 32496]]

using Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, 
and
    (2) For all Geven Type D1-02 and D1-03 (also known as 
``Lightweight Classic'' and ``Lightweight Prestige'') aft facing 
seats, P/N D1-02-( )( )( )-( )( )( ), and P/N D1-03-( )( )( )-( )( 
)( ), within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, torque 
check the seat belt attachment assemblies on the aisle side, 
central, and fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs using Geven SB No. 
D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, and
    (3) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, verify 
that the safety belt attachment is free to rotate. If it is not free 
to rotate, replace the bushing in accordance with paragraph 3.3.1 of 
Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, or
    (4) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, block 
each affected seat to prevent use of each affected seat until 
paragraphs (f)(1), (2), and (3) of this AD are accomplished.

(g) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for the inspections, torque verifications, 
and modifications that are required by paragraphs (f)(1), (2), and 
(3) of this AD if you performed those actions before the effective 
date of this AD using Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated 
March 15, 2016.

(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: 
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014-0187, dated August 20, 2014, 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-2017-0504.
    (3) Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016 
can be obtained from Geven Technical Assistance Department, using 
the contact information in paragraph (i)(4) of this proposed AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Geven Technical Assistance Department, Via Boscofangone, 
Zona Industriale Nola-Marigliano, 80035 Nola (NA), Italy; phone: +39 
081 31 21 396; fax: +39 081 31 21 321; email: 
[email protected].
    (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 July 6, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-14546 Filed 7-13-17; 8:45 am]
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                                                    on a rule in the Agenda, please identify                       Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                             ACTION:                                               District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
                                                    it by its RIN.                                           (NPRM).                                               phone: 781–238–7757; fax: 781–238–
                                                                                                                                                                   7199; email: neil.doh@faa.gov.
                                                    Approved Collections of Information                      SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                                                                                                                                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                      You can find the Department’s                          airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                    approved collections of information at                   Geven S.p.A., Type D1–02 and D1–03                    Comments Invited
                                                    https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/                       seat assemblies. This proposed AD was                   We invite you to send any written
                                                    PRAMain. Please choose ‘‘Current                         prompted by a report that seat belt                   relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                    Inventory’’ and pick ‘‘Department of                     attachment bolts were found detached                  this proposed AD. Send your comments
                                                    State’’ from the dropdown menu. All                      or partially detached from the seat. This             to an address listed under the
                                                    approved collections of information                      proposed AD would require inspection,                 ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                    have a Control Number issued by the                      torque verification, and modification of              FAA–2017–0504; Directorate Identifier
                                                    Office of Management and Budget                          certain model seats. We are proposing                 2017–NE–12–AD’’ at the beginning of
                                                    (OMB). Department Control Numbers all                    this AD to correct the unsafe condition               your comments. We specifically invite
                                                    begin with ‘‘1405-’’. When commenting                    on these products.                                    comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                    on an information collection, please                     DATES: We must receive comments on                    economic, environmental, and energy
                                                    identify it by the OMB Control Number.                   this NPRM by August 28, 2017.                         aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                    Public Comments                                          ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                   consider all comments received by the
                                                                                                             any of the following methods:                         closing date and may amend this
                                                      Please make your comments as                              • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                proposed AD because of those
                                                    specific as possible, and include any                    http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                comments.
                                                    supporting data or other information,                    instructions for submitting comments.                   We will post all comments we
                                                    such as cost information, that you may                      • Mail: Docket Management Facility,                receive, without change, to http://
                                                    have. Please note that all comments are                  U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200               www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                    publically available, so do not include                  New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building,                 personal information you provide. We
                                                    any information in your comments that                    Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                           will also post a report summarizing each
                                                    you would not want released to the                       Washington, DC 20590–0001.                            substantive verbal contact with FAA
                                                    public. We accept anonymous                                 • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                   personnel concerning this proposed AD.
                                                    comments. The Department will not edit                   address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                    your comments to remove personal                                                                               Discussion
                                                                                                             p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                    information; however, in our discretion,                 Federal holidays.                                       The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                    we might not post on regulations.gov                        • Fax: 202–493–2251.                               (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                    any comments that contain personal                          For service information identified in              for the Member States of the European
                                                    information. If your submission cannot                   this NPRM, contact Geven Technical                    Community, has issued EASA AD 2014–
                                                    be made using www.regulations.gov,                       Assistance Department, Via                            0187, dated August 20, 2014 (referred to
                                                    please submit using the following email                  Boscofangone, Zona Industriale Nola-                  hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
                                                    address RegsReform@state.gov or                          Marigliano, 80035 Nola (NA), Italy;                   unsafe condition for the specified
                                                    contact Alice Kottmyer, Attorney-                        phone: +39 081 31 21 396; fax: +39 081                products. The MCAI states:
                                                    Adviser, 202–647–2318 for alternate                      31 21 321; email: Technical.assistance@                  An operator reported that seat belt
                                                    instructions.                                            geven.com. You may view this service                  attachment bolts were found detached or
                                                      Although the Department will not                       information at the FAA, Engine &                      partially detached from the seat. A further
                                                    respond to individual comments, we                       Propeller Directorate, 1200 District                  check on several aeroplanes revealed that on
                                                    value your comments and will give                        Avenue, Burlington, MA. For                           a large number of seats of the same model,
                                                    careful consideration to them.                           information on the availability of this               the seat belt attachment bolts were not
                                                                                                             material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.               properly torqued and secured as defined.
                                                    Janet Freer,                                                                                                   This condition, if not detected and corrected,
                                                    Director, Office of Directives Management,               Examining the AD Docket                               could lead to failure of the seats to perform
                                                    Department of State.                                                                                           their intended function, possibly resulting in
                                                    [FR Doc. 2017–14620 Filed 7–13–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                               You may examine the AD docket on                    injury to occupants in case of an emergency
                                                                                                             the Internet at http://                               landing. To address this potential unsafe
                                                    BILLING CODE 4710–24–P
                                                                                                             www.regulations.gov by searching for                  condition, Geven published SB No. D103–
                                                                                                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                     25–004 to provide inspection instructions to
                                                                                                             0504; or in person at the Docket                      verify if the seat belt attachment bolts are
                                                    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5                properly torqued and secured, and correction
                                                                                                             p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   of any deficiencies. In addition, for certain
                                                    Federal Aviation Administration                          Federal holidays. The AD docket                       D1–03 seats, the SB provides instructions to
                                                                                                                                                                   modify the seat belt attachment assembly.
                                                                                                             contains this proposed AD, the                        For the reasons described above, this AD
                                                    14 CFR Part 39                                           mandatory continuing airworthiness                    requires a one-time inspection of all safety
                                                                                                             information (MCAI), the regulatory                    belt attachment bolts and, depending on
                                                    [Docket No. FAA–2017–0504; Directorate                   evaluation, any comments received, and                findings, accomplishment of the applicable
                                                    Identifier 2017–NE–12–AD]                                other information. The address for the                corrective action(s). This AD also requires
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                                                                                                             Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                modification of the seat belt attachment
                                                    RIN 2120–AA64                                            in the ADDRESSES section. Comments                    assembly on certain D1–03 seats.
                                                                                                             will be available in the AD docket                      You may obtain further information
                                                    Airworthiness Directives; GEVEN                          shortly after receipt.
                                                    S.p.A., Seat Assemblies, Type D1–02                                                                            by examining the MCAI in the AD
                                                                                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil                 docket on the Internet at http://
                                                    and D1–03
                                                                                                             Doh, Aerospace Engineer, Boston                       www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                    AGENCY:Federal Aviation                                  Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,                   and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                    Administration (FAA), DOT.                               Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200                  0504.


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                                                    Related Service Information Under 1                          FAA’s Determination and Requirements                          products of the same type design. This
                                                    CFR Part 51                                                  of This Proposed AD                                           proposed AD would require inspection,
                                                      Geven S.p.A. has issued Service                              This product has been approved by                           torque verification and modification of
                                                    Bulletin (SB) No. D103–25–004,                               the aviation authority of Italy, and is                       certain model seats.
                                                    Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016. The                        approved for operation in the United                          Costs of Compliance
                                                    SB describes procedures for inspection,                      States. Pursuant to our bilateral
                                                    torque verification, and modification of                     agreement with the European                                      We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                    certain model seats known to be                              Community, EASA has notified us of                            affects an unknown number of seat
                                                    installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72                               the unsafe condition described in the                         assemblies installed on, but not limited
                                                    airplanes. This service information is                       MCAI and service information                                  to, 38 ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of
                                                    reasonably available because the                             referenced above. We are proposing this                       U.S. registry.
                                                    interested parties have access to it                         AD because we evaluated all
                                                    through their normal course of business                      information provided by EASA and                                 We estimate the following costs to
                                                    or by the means identified in the                            determined the unsafe condition exists                        comply with this proposed AD:
                                                    ADDRESSES section.                                           and is likely to exist or develop on other

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

                                                    Seat modification ATR 42 ...............................    1.5   work-hours   ×   $85   per   hour   =   $127.50 .....           $302            $429.50      $10,737.50
                                                    Torque check ATR 42 .....................................   0.8   work-hours   ×   $85   per   hour   =   $68.00 .......             0              68.00        1,700.00
                                                    Seat modification ATR 72 ...............................    2.3   work-hours   ×   $85   per   hour   =   $195.50 .....            368             563.50        7,325.50
                                                    Seat remove and replace ATR 72 ..................           1.2   work-hours   ×   $85   per   hour   =   $102.00 .....              0             102.00        1,326.00



                                                      According to the manufacturer, some                        distribution of power and                                     GEVEN S.p.A.: Docket No. FAA–2017–0504;
                                                    of the costs of this proposed AD may be                      responsibilities among the various                               Directorate Identifier 2017–NE–12–AD.
                                                    covered under warranty, thereby                              levels of government.                                         (a) Comments Due Date
                                                    reducing the cost impact on affected                           For the reasons discussed above, I                            We must receive comments by August 28,
                                                    individuals. We do not control warranty                      certify this proposed regulation:                             2017.
                                                    coverage for affected individuals. As a                        (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                    result, we have included all costs in our                    action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                         (b) Affected ADs
                                                    cost estimate.                                                 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                       None.
                                                    Authority for This Rulemaking                                the DOT Regulatory Policies and                               (c) Applicability
                                                                                                                 Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                       Title 49 of the United States Code                                                                                        This AD applies to all GEVEN S.p.A.
                                                                                                                 1979),                                                        (Geven) Type D1–02 and D1–03 (also known
                                                    specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                         (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                     as ‘‘Lightweight Classic’’ and ‘‘Lightweight
                                                    rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                        in Alaska to the extent that it justifies                     Prestige’’) seats, with part numbers (P/Ns)
                                                    section 106, describes the authority of                      making a regulatory distinction, and                          and Effectivity Codes listed in Table 1.1.1 of
                                                    the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                         (4) Will not have a significant                             Geven Service Bulletin (SB) No. D103–25–
                                                    Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                       economic impact, positive or negative,                        004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016.
                                                    detail the scope of the Agency’s                             on a substantial number of small entities                       These appliances are installed on, but not
                                                    authority.                                                   under the criteria of the Regulatory                          limited to, ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of
                                                       We are issuing this rulemaking under                                                                                    U.S. registry.
                                                                                                                 Flexibility Act.
                                                    the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                                                                                 (d) Subject
                                                    Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                          List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                                                 Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
                                                    General requirements.’’ Under that                             Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                      2500 Code, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings.
                                                    section, Congress charges the FAA with                       safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                    promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                                                                 (e) Reason
                                                                                                                 Safety.
                                                    air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                                       This AD was prompted by a report that seat
                                                    for practices, methods, and procedures                       The Proposed Amendment                                        belt attachment bolts were found detached or
                                                    the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                                      partially detached from the seat. We are
                                                                                                                   Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                                                                                               issuing this AD to prevent failure of the seats.
                                                    safety in air commerce. This regulation                      delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                    is within the scope of that authority                        the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                         (f) Compliance
                                                    because it addresses an unsafe condition                     39 as follows:                                                   Comply with this AD within the
                                                    that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                                      compliance times specified, unless already
                                                    products identified in this rulemaking                       PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                         done.
                                                    action.                                                      DIRECTIVES                                                       (1) For all Geven Type D1–02 and D1–03
                                                                                                                                                                               (also known as ‘‘Lightweight Classic’’ and
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                                                    Regulatory Findings                                          ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                       ‘‘Lightweight Prestige’’) in-arm table,
                                                      We determined that this proposed AD                        continues to read as follows:                                 standard, and last row seats, P/N D1–02–
                                                                                                                                                                               ( )( )( )–( )( )( ), and P/N D1–03–( )( )( )–
                                                    would not have federalism implications                            Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.               ( )( )( ), within 6 months after the effective
                                                    under Executive Order 13132. This                                                                                          date of this AD, modify the safety belt
                                                    proposed AD would not have a                                 § 39.13    [Amended]
                                                                                                                                                                               attachment assemblies on the aisle side
                                                    substantial direct effect on the States, on                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                         spreader, and torque check the safety belt
                                                    the relationship between the national                        the following new airworthiness                               attachment assemblies on the central and
                                                    Government and the States, or on the                         directive (AD):                                               fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs (8 nm)



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                                                    using Geven SB No. D103–25–004, Revision                   Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on             Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical
                                                    4, dated March 15, 2016, and                             July 6, 2017.                                         Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
                                                       (2) For all Geven Type D1–02 and D1–03                Robert J. Ganley,                                     Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
                                                    (also known as ‘‘Lightweight Classic’’ and               Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller                    telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–
                                                    ‘‘Lightweight Prestige’’) aft facing seats, P/N          Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          4539; email thd.qseries@
                                                    D1–02–( )( )( )–( )( )( ), and P/N D1–03–                [FR Doc. 2017–14546 Filed 7–13–17; 8:45 am]           aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
                                                    ( )( )( )–( )( )( ), within 6 months after the           BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                www.bombardier.com. You may view
                                                    effective date of this AD, torque check the                                                                    this referenced service information at
                                                    seat belt attachment assemblies on the aisle                                                                   the FAA, Transport Airplane
                                                    side, central, and fuselage side spreaders to            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                    71 in-lbs using Geven SB No. D103–25–004,                                                                      Renton, WA. For information on the
                                                    Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, and                    Federal Aviation Administration                       availability of this material at the FAA,
                                                       (3) Within 6 months after the effective date                                                                call 425–227–1221.
                                                    of this AD, verify that the safety belt                  14 CFR Part 39
                                                    attachment is free to rotate. If it is not free                                                                Examining the AD Docket
                                                                                                             [Docket No. FAA–2015–8434; Directorate
                                                    to rotate, replace the bushing in accordance                                                                      You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                             Identifier 2015–NM–082–AD]
                                                    with paragraph 3.3.1 of Geven SB No. D103–                                                                     the Internet at http://
                                                    25–004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, or             RIN 2120–AA64                                         www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                       (4) Within 6 months after the effective date                                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                    of this AD, block each affected seat to prevent          Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
                                                                                                                                                                   8434; or in person at the Docket
                                                    use of each affected seat until paragraphs               Inc., Airplanes
                                                                                                                                                                   Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                    (f)(1), (2), and (3) of this AD are                                                                            and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                                                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                    accomplished.                                                                                                  except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                             Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                    (g) Credit for Previous Actions                          ACTION: Supplemental notice of                        contains this proposed AD, the
                                                      You may take credit for the inspections,               proposed rulemaking (SNPRM);                          regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                    torque verifications, and modifications that             reopening of comment period.                          received, and other information. The
                                                    are required by paragraphs (f)(1), (2), and (3)                                                                street address for the Docket Office
                                                    of this AD if you performed those actions
                                                                                                             SUMMARY:   We are revising an earlier                 (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the
                                                    before the effective date of this AD using
                                                                                                             proposal for certain Bombardier, Inc.,                ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                    Geven SB No. D103–25–004, Revision 4,                    Model DHC–8–401 and –402 airplanes.                   available in the AD docket shortly after
                                                    dated March 15, 2016.                                    This action revises the notice of                     receipt.
                                                                                                             proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by adding                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                    (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                    certain airplanes to the applicability and            Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                    (AMOCs)                                                  adding specified actions. We are                      Airframe and Mechanical Systems
                                                      The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification             proposing this airworthiness directive                Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
                                                    Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this                  (AD) to address the unsafe condition on               Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
                                                    AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR                   these products. Since these changes                   Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
                                                    39.19 to make your request.                              increase the scope of the NPRM, we are                NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
                                                    (i) Related Information                                  reopening the comment period to allow                 516–794–5531.
                                                                                                             the public the chance to comment on                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                       (1) For more information about this AD,               these proposed changes.
                                                    contact Neil Doh, Aerospace Engineer,                                                                          Comments Invited
                                                                                                             DATES: The comment period for the
                                                    Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
                                                                                                             NPRM published in the Federal                           We invite you to send any written
                                                    Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
                                                                                                             Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR                   relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                    Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
                                                    238–7757; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                      1586), is reopened.                                   this proposal. Send your comments to
                                                    neil.doh@faa.gov.
                                                                                                               We must receive comments on this                    an address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                       (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014–0187,                  SNPRM by August 28, 2017.                             section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
                                                    dated August 20, 2014, for more information.             ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                     2015–8434; Directorate Identifier 2015–
                                                    You may examine the MCAI in the AD                       using the procedures found in 14 CFR                  NM–082–AD’’ at the beginning of your
                                                    docket on the Internet at http://                        11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following              comments. We specifically invite
                                                    www.regulations.gov by searching for and                 methods:                                              comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                    locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0504.                   • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 economic, environmental, and energy
                                                       (3) Geven SB No. D103–25–004, Revision                http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                    4, dated March 15, 2016 can be obtained from             instructions for submitting comments.                 consider all comments received by the
                                                    Geven Technical Assistance Department,                     • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                closing date and may amend this
                                                    using the contact information in paragraph                 • Mail: U.S. Department of                          proposed AD based on those comments.
                                                    (i)(4) of this proposed AD.                              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   We will post all comments we
                                                       (4) For service information identified in             30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room                 receive, without change, to http://
                                                    this proposed AD, contact Geven Technical                W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                    Assistance Department, Via Boscofangone,                 Washington, DC 20590.                                 personal information you provide. We
                                                    Zona Industriale Nola-Marigliano, 80035                    • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                 will also post a report summarizing each
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                                                    Nola (NA), Italy; phone: +39 081 31 21 396;              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                    fax: +39 081 31 21 321; email:                           30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room                 about this proposed AD.
                                                    Technical.assistance@geven.com.                          W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                       (5) You may view this service information             Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5                  Discussion
                                                    at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,              p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
                                                    1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For                Federal holidays.                                     part 39 by adding an AD that would
                                                    information on the availability of this                    • For service information identified                apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
                                                    material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.                  in this proposed AD, contact                          DHC–8–401 and –402 airplanes. The


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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 August 28, 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 32494 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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