82 FR 32654 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 135 (July 17, 2017)

Page Range		32654-32656
FR Document		2017-14594

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the main entrance door (MED) opened during flight, and by the determination that the ``CABIN DOOR UNLOCK'' crew alerting system (CAS) message may extinguish before the handle latch pin is fully engaged. This proposed AD would require accomplishing an updated rigging procedure for the adjustment of the MED microswitch. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0693; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-044-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) 
Airplanes

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 Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and 
1125 Westwind Astra airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a 
report that the main entrance door (MED) opened during flight, and by 
the determination that the ``CABIN DOOR UNLOCK'' crew alerting system 
(CAS) message may extinguish before the handle latch pin is fully 
engaged. This proposed AD would require accomplishing an updated 
rigging procedure for the adjustment of the MED microswitch. We are 
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Gulfstream 
Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25, Savannah, GA 
31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965-3520; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. 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-
0693; 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: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0693; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-044-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

    The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), which is the 
aviation authority for Israel, has issued Israeli Airworthiness 
Directive ISR-I-52-2017-03-29, dated January 3, 2017 (referred to after 
this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Gulfstream 
Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    [The purpose of the Israeli AD is] to improve the Main Entrance 
Door (MED)

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microswitch adjustment procedure so that the locking indication will 
be extinguished when the door handle is locked.

    The required actions include accomplishing an updated rigging 
procedure for the adjustment of the MED microswitch. The unsafe 
condition is the in-flight opening of the MED, which could lead to 
structural damage and loss of control of the airplane. 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-2017-0693.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Gulfstream Aerospace LP has issued G100 Service Bulletin 100-52-
312, dated January 15, 2016. The service information describes an 
updated rigging procedure for the adjustment of the MED microswitch. 
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 
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 these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 110 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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MED microswitch adjustment............  6 work-hours x $85 per                $3            $513         $56,430
                                         hour = $510.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel 
Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Docket No. FAA-2017-0693; Directorate 
Identifier 2017-NM-044-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 31, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 100, 
Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes, certificated in any 
category, serial numbers 004, and 011 through 158 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report that the main entrance door 
(MED) opened during flight, and by the determination that the 
``CABIN DOOR UNLOCK'' crew alerting system (CAS) message may 
extinguish before the handle latch pin is fully engaged. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent the MED from opening during flight, which 
could lead to structural damage and loss of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Rigging Procedure

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Do an 
updated rigging procedure for the adjustment of the MED microswitch, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream 
G100 Service Bulletin 100-52-312, dated January 15, 2016.

(h) 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

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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 (i)(2) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 
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: 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 Civil 
Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI); or the CAAI's authorized 
Designee. If approved by the CAAI Designee, the approval must 
include the Designee's authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) CAAI Airworthiness Directive ISR-I-52-2017-03-29, dated 
January 3, 2017, 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-2017-0693.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25, 
Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965-3520; 
email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. 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 29, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(i) Other FAA AD Provisions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SW., Renton, WA. For information on
The following provisions also apply to this the availability of this material at the
AD: Federal Aviation Administration FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, You may examine the AD docket on
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0693; Directorate
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Identifier 2017–NM–044–AD] the Internet at http://
AD, if requested using the procedures found www.regulations.gov by searching for
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
39.19, send your request to your principal 0693; or in person at the Docket
inspector or local Flight Standards District Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Aerospace LP (Type Certificate and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it Previously Held by Israel Aircraft except Federal holidays. The AD docket
to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes contains this proposed AD, the
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, regulatory evaluation, any comments
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, received, and other information. The
Administration (FAA), DOT.
NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: street address for the Docket Operations
516–794–5531. Before using any approved ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new be available in the AD docket shortly
the manager of the local flight standards
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain after receipt.
district office/certificate holding district
office. Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and 1125 Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Westwind Astra airplanes. This International Branch, ANM–116,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must proposed AD was prompted by a report Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
be accomplished using a method approved that the main entrance door (MED) 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, opened during flight, and by the 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation determination that the ‘‘CABIN DOOR fax 425–227–1149.
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design UNLOCK’’ crew alerting system (CAS) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by message may extinguish before the
the DAO, the approval must include the handle latch pin is fully engaged. This Comments Invited
DAO-authorized signature. proposed AD would require We invite you to send any written
(j) Related Information
accomplishing an updated rigging relevant data, views, or arguments about
procedure for the adjustment of the this proposal. Send your comments to
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing MED microswitch. We are proposing an address listed under the ADDRESSES
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian this AD to address the unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–34, dated
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
on these products. 2017–0693; Directorate Identifier 2017–
October 14, 2016, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket DATES: We must receive comments on NM–044–AD’’ at the beginning of your
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov this NPRM by August 31, 2017. comments. We specifically invite
by searching for and locating Docket No. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory,
FAA–2017–0691. using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy
(2) For more information about this AD, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will
contact: Aziz Ahmed, Airframe Engineer, methods: consider all comments received by the
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this
ANE–171, FAA, New York Aircraft http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD based on those comments.
Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; • Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http://
telephone: 516–228–7329; fax: 516–794– • Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any
5531; email: Aziz.Ahmed@faa.gov. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We
(3) For service information identified in 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD.
Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
855–7401; email: thd.crj@ Discussion
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http:// The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
www.bombardier.com. You may view this (CAAI), which is the aviation authority
service information at the FAA, Transport
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in for Israel, has issued Israeli
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
this NPRM, contact Gulfstream Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52–
Renton, WA. For information on the
Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, 2017–03–29, dated January 3, 2017
availability of this material at the FAA, call
Mail Station D–25, Savannah, GA (referred to after this as the Mandatory
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425–227–1221.
31402–2206; telephone 800–810–4853; Continuing Airworthiness Information,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
fax 912–965–3520; email pubs@
2017. condition for certain Gulfstream
gulfstream.com; Internet http://
Michael Kaszycki, www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 100,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. may view this referenced service airplanes. The MCAI states:
[FR Doc. 2017–14593 Filed 7–14–17; 8:45 am] information at the FAA, Transport [The purpose of the Israeli AD is] to
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microswitch adjustment procedure so that Related Service Information Under 1 country, and is approved for operation
the locking indication will be extinguished CFR Part 51 in the United States. Pursuant to our
when the door handle is locked. bilateral agreement with the State of
Gulfstream Aerospace LP has issued
G100 Service Bulletin 100–52–312, Design Authority, we have been notified
The required actions include of the unsafe condition described in the
accomplishing an updated rigging dated January 15, 2016. The service
information describes an updated MCAI and service information
procedure for the adjustment of the referenced above. We are proposing this
MED microswitch. The unsafe condition rigging procedure for the adjustment of
the MED microswitch. This service AD because we evaluated all pertinent
is the in-flight opening of the MED, information and determined an unsafe
information is reasonably available
which could lead to structural damage condition exists and is likely to exist or
because the interested parties have
and loss of control of the airplane. You access to it through their normal course develop on other products of these same
may examine the MCAI in the AD of business or by the means identified type designs.
docket on the Internet at http:// in the ADDRESSES section.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Costs of Compliance
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– FAA’s Determination and Requirements We estimate that this proposed AD
0693. of This Proposed AD affects 110 airplanes of U.S. registry.
This product has been approved by We estimate the following costs to
the aviation authority of another comply with this proposed AD:

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

MED microswitch adjustment ......................... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ............. $3 $513 $56,430

Authority for This Rulemaking 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (b) Affected ADs
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures None.
Title 49 of the United States Code (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (c) Applicability
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace
Alaska; and LP Model Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 4. Will not have a significant 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes, certificated
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more economic impact, positive or negative, in any category, serial numbers 004, and 011
detail the scope of the Agency’s on a substantial number of small entities through 158 inclusive.
authority. under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject
Flexibility Act.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Air Transport Association (ATA) of
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 America Code 52, Doors.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (e) Reason
General requirements.’’ Under that safety, Incorporation by reference, This AD was prompted by a report that the
section, Congress charges the FAA with Safety. main entrance door (MED) opened during
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in flight, and by the determination that the
air commerce by prescribing regulations The Proposed Amendment ‘‘CABIN DOOR UNLOCK’’ crew alerting
for practices, methods, and procedures system (CAS) message may extinguish before
Accordingly, under the authority the handle latch pin is fully engaged. We are
the Administrator finds necessary for delegated to me by the Administrator,
safety in air commerce. This regulation issuing this AD to prevent the MED from
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part opening during flight, which could lead to
is within the scope of that authority 39 as follows: structural damage and loss of control of the
because it addresses an unsafe condition airplane.
that is likely to exist or develop on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
products identified in this rulemaking (f) Compliance
DIRECTIVES
action. Comply with this AD within the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
Regulatory Findings done.
continues to read as follows:
We determined that this proposed AD Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (g) Rigging Procedure
would not have federalism implications Within 12 months after the effective date
under Executive Order 13132. This § 39.13 [Amended] of this AD: Do an updated rigging procedure
proposed AD would not have a ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding for the adjustment of the MED microswitch,
substantial direct effect on the States, on the following new airworthiness in accordance with the Accomplishment
the relationship between the national Instructions of Gulfstream G100 Service
directive (AD): Bulletin 100–52–312, dated January 15, 2016.
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Government and the States, or on the Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate
distribution of power and Previously Held by Israel Aircraft (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
responsibilities among the various Industries, Ltd.): Docket No. FAA–2017– The following provisions also apply to this
levels of government. 0693; Directorate Identifier 2017–NM– AD:
For the reasons discussed above, I 044–AD. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
certify this proposed regulation: (a) Comments Due Date Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory We must receive comments by August 31, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2017. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested

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using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the availability of this material at the
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your FAA, call 425–227–1221.
request to your principal inspector or local Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Standards District Office, as Examining the AD Docket
appropriate. If sending information directly 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
to the International Branch, send it to the the Internet at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0692; Directorate
attention of the person identified in www.regulations.gov by searching for
Identifier 2017–NM–043–AD]
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- RIN 2120–AA64 0692; or in person at the Docket
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Management Facility between 9 a.m.
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Aerospace LP (Type Certificate except Federal holidays. The AD docket
inspector, the manager of the local flight Previously Held by Israel Aircraft contains this proposed AD, the
standards district office/certificate holding Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments
district office.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation received, and other information. The
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any street address for the Docket Operations
Administration (FAA), DOT.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
actions from a manufacturer, the action must ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be accomplished using a method approved (NPRM). be available in the AD docket shortly
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– after receipt.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI); Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model
or the CAAI’s authorized Designee. If International Branch, ANM–116,
Gulfstream G150 airplanes. This
approved by the CAAI Designee, the approval Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
proposed AD was prompted by a report
must include the Designee’s authorized 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
that the main entrance door (MED)
signature. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
opened during flight, and by the
(i) Related Information determination that the ‘‘CABIN DOOR fax 425–227–1149.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing UNLOCK’’ crew alerting system (CAS) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) CAAI message may extinguish before the Comments Invited
Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52–2017–03– handle latch pin is fully engaged. This
29, dated January 3, 2017, for related proposed AD would require We invite you to send any written
information. This MCAI may be found in the accomplishing an updated rigging relevant data, views, or arguments about
AD docket on the Internet at http:// procedure for the adjustment of the this proposal. Send your comments to
www.regulations.gov by searching for and MED microswitch. We are proposing an address listed under the ADDRESSES
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0693. this AD to address the unsafe condition section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
(2) For more information about this AD, on these products. 2017–0692; Directorate Identifier 2017–
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, DATES: We must receive comments on
NM–043–AD’’ at the beginning of your
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport this NPRM by August 31, 2017. comments. We specifically invite
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind comments on the overall regulatory,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; economic, environmental, and energy
using the procedures found in 14 CFR aspects of this proposed AD. We will
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(3) For service information identified in consider all comments received by the
methods: closing date and may amend this
this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to proposed AD based on those comments.
Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D–
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the We will post all comments we
25, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone
instructions for submitting comments. receive, without change, to http://
800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email
• Fax: 202–493–2251. www.regulations.gov, including any
pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http://
• Mail: U.S. Department of personal information you provide. We
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
Transportation, Docket Operations, will also post a report summarizing each
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, substantive verbal contact we receive
view this service information at the FAA,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey about this proposed AD.
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
on the availability of this material at the
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Discussion
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel
p.m., Monday through Friday, except (CAAI), which is the aviation authority
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, Federal holidays. for Israel, has issued Israeli
2017. For service information identified in Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52–
Michael Kaszycki, this NPRM, contact Gulfstream 2017–03–28, dated January 3, 2017
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Mail Station D–25, Savannah, GA Continuing Airworthiness Information,
31402–2206; telephone 800–810–4853;
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

[FR Doc. 2017–14594 Filed 7–14–17; 8:45 am] or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
fax 912–965–3520; email pubs@ condition for certain Gulfstream
gulfstream.com; Internet http:// Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ airplanes. The MCAI states:
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You
[The purpose of the Israeli AD is] to
may view this referenced service improve the Main Entrance Door (MED)
information at the FAA, Transport microswitch adjustment procedure so that
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue the locking indication will be extinguished
SW., Renton, WA. For information on when the door handle is locked.

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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 NPRM by August 31, 2017.
Contact		Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		82 FR 32654
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 32654 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 135 (July 17, 2017)

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