82 FR 32656 - 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		32656-32658
FR Document		2017-14595

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 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.

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

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 135 (Monday, July 17, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0692; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-043-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 G150 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-
0692; 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-2017-0692; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-043-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-52-2017-03-28, 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 G150 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    [The purpose of the Israeli AD is] to improve the Main Entrance 
Door (MED) microswitch adjustment procedure so that the locking 
indication will be extinguished when the door handle is locked.


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    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-2017-0692.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Gulfstream Aerospace LP has issued Gulfstream G150 Service Bulletin 
150-52-188, 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 the same 
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 65 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         $33,345
                                         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-2017-0692; Directorate 
Identifier 2017-NM-043-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 G150 
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 201 through 
318 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 adjustment of the MED microswitch, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream G150 
Service Bulletin 150-52-188, 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 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

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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-52-2017-03-28, 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-2017-0692.
    (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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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;
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[FR Doc. 2017–14594 Filed 7–14–17; 8:45 am] or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
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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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The required actions include 52–188, dated January 15, 2016. The Design Authority, we have been notified
accomplishing an updated rigging service information describes an of the unsafe condition described in the
procedure for the adjustment of the updated rigging procedure for the MCAI and service information
MED microswitch. The unsafe condition adjustment of the MED microswitch. referenced above. We are proposing this
is the in-flight opening of the MED, This service information is reasonably AD because we evaluated all pertinent
which could lead to structural damage available because the interested parties information and determined an unsafe
and loss of control of the airplane. You have access to it through their normal condition exists and is likely to exist or
may examine the MCAI in the AD course of business or by the means develop on other products of the same
docket on the Internet at http:// identified in the ADDRESSES section. type design.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Costs of Compliance
of This Proposed AD
0692.
This product has been approved by We estimate that this proposed AD
Related Service Information Under 1 the aviation authority of another affects 65 airplanes of U.S. registry.
CFR Part 51 country, and is approved for operation We estimate the following costs to
Gulfstream Aerospace LP has issued in the United States. Pursuant to our comply with this proposed AD:
Gulfstream G150 Service Bulletin 150– bilateral agreement with the State of

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 $33,345

Authority for This Rulemaking 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (c) Applicability
Title 49 of the United States Code Alaska; and This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 4. Will not have a significant LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, economic impact, positive or negative,
201 through 318 inclusive.
section 106, describes the authority of on a substantial number of small entities
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Flexibility Act. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
detail the scope of the Agency’s America Code 52, Doors.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
authority. (e) Reason
We are issuing this rulemaking under Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by a report that the
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, safety, Incorporation by reference, main entrance door (MED) opened during
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Safety. flight, and by the determination that the
General requirements.’’ Under that ‘‘CABIN DOOR UNLOCK’’ crew alerting
section, Congress charges the FAA with The Proposed Amendment system (CAS) message may extinguish before
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the handle latch pin is fully engaged. We are
air commerce by prescribing regulations Accordingly, under the authority issuing this AD to prevent the MED from
for practices, methods, and procedures delegated to me by the Administrator, opening during flight, which could lead to
the Administrator finds necessary for the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part structural damage and loss of control of the
safety in air commerce. This regulation 39 as follows: airplane.
is within the scope of that authority (f) Compliance
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
because it addresses an unsafe condition Comply with this AD within the
DIRECTIVES
that is likely to exist or develop on compliance times specified, unless already
products identified in this rulemaking done.
action. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: (g) Rigging Procedure
Regulatory Findings Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Within 12 months after the effective date
We determined that this proposed AD of this AD: Do an updated rigging procedure
would not have federalism implications § 39.13 [Amended] for adjustment of the MED microswitch, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
under Executive Order 13132. This ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Instructions of Gulfstream G150 Service
proposed AD would not have a the following new airworthiness Bulletin 150–52–188, dated January 15, 2016.
substantial direct effect on the States, on directive (AD):
the relationship between the national (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
Government and the States, or on the Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate The following provisions also apply to this
Previously Held by Israel Aircraft AD:
distribution of power and
Industries, Ltd.): Docket No. FAA–2017– (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
responsibilities among the various
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0692; Directorate Identifier 2017–NM– (AMOCs): The Manager, International
levels of government.
043–AD. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
For the reasons discussed above, I
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
certify this proposed regulation: (a) Comments Due Date
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory We must receive comments by August 31, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2017. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the request to your principal inspector or local
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (b) Affected ADs Flight Standards District Office, as
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); None. appropriate. If sending information directly

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to the International Branch, send it to the Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: received, and other information. The
attention of the person identified in (NPRM). street address for the Docket Operations
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
be available in the AD docket shortly
Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes after receipt.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal and Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR,
inspector, the manager of the local flight FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana
–100 IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, and
standards district office/certificate holding Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer,
district office.
–200 IGW airplanes. This AD requires
repetitive detailed inspections of the International Branch, ANM–116,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective web aft face of the forward pressure
bulkhead for any cracking and 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved discrepancy; and modification of the 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1622;
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– forward pressure bulkhead, which fax 425–227–1149.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or would terminate the repetitive SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI); inspections. This AD was prompted by
or the CAAI’s authorized Designee. If Comments Invited
an evaluation by the design approval
approved by the CAAI Designee, the approval We invite you to send any written
must include the Designee’s authorized
holder (DAH) indicating that the
forward bulkhead is subject to relevant data, views, or arguments about
signature.
widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We this proposal. Send your comments to
(i) Related Information are proposing this AD to address the an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing unsafe condition on these products. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) CAAI DATES: We must receive comments on
2017–0697; Directorate Identifier 2017–
Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52–2017–03– this proposed AD by August 31, 2017. NM–041–AD’’ at the beginning of your
28, dated January 3, 2017, for related comments. We specifically invite
information. This MCAI may be found in the ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
comments on the overall regulatory,
AD docket on the Internet at http:// using the procedures found in 14 CFR
economic, environmental, and energy
www.regulations.gov by searching for and 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0692. methods:
(2) For more information about this AD, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
(3) For service information identified in personal information you provide. We
this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D– substantive verbal contact we receive
25, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone Washington, DC 20590.
800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail about this proposed AD.
pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http:// address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ p.m., Monday through Friday, except
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may Federal holidays. Fatigue damage can occur locally, in
view this service information at the FAA, For service information identified in small areas or structural design details,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind this NPRM, contact Embraer S.A., or globally, in widespread areas.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Technical Publications Section (PC Multiple-site damage is widespread
on the availability of this material at the 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170— damage that occurs in a large structural
FAA, call 425–227–1221. element such as a single rivet line of a
Putim—12227–901 São Jose dos
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, Campos—SP—Brazil; telephone +55 12 lap splice joining two large skin panels.
2017. 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax Widespread damage can also occur in
Michael Kaszycki, +55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@ multiple elements such as adjacent
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane embraer.com.br; Internet http:// frames or stringers. Multiple-site
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.flyembraer.com. You may view damage and multiple-element damage
[FR Doc. 2017–14595 Filed 7–14–17; 8:45 am] this referenced service information at cracks are typically too small initially to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the FAA, Transport Airplane be reliably detected with normal
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., inspection methods. Without
Renton, WA. For information on the intervention, these cracks will grow,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION availability of this material at the FAA, and eventually compromise the
call 425–227–1221. structural integrity of the airplane. This
Federal Aviation Administration condition is known as widespread
Examining the AD Docket fatigue damage. It is associated with
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on general degradation of large areas of
the Internet at http:// structure with similar structural details
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

[Docket No. FAA–2017–0697; Directorate
Identifier 2017–NM–041–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for and stress levels. As an airplane ages,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– WFD will likely occur, and will
RIN 2120–AA64 0697; or in person at the Docket certainly occur if the airplane is
Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Management Facility between 9 a.m. operated long enough without any
Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, intervention.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket The FAA’s WFD final rule (75 FR
AGENCY:Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the 69746, November 15, 2010) became
Administration (FAA), DOT. regulatory evaluation, any comments effective on January 14, 2011. The WFD

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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 32656
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 32656 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes

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