82 FR 43832 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 181 (September 20, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 181 (September 20, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-19655 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 20, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 43832-43834] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-19655] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0555; Product Identifier 2016-NM-183-AD; Amendment 39-19037; AD 2017-19-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02-12, which applied to all EADS CASA (now Airbus Defense and Space S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. AD 2013-02-12 required a one-time inspection to identify the correct polarity for each pair of electrical connectors on each engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and repair if necessary. This AD continues to require identifying the correct polarity of each pair of electrical connectors of the affected engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and doing a repair if necessary. This AD also requires modifying the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harnesses. This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect electrical polarity connections on engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March 8, 2013 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Defense and Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0555. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0555; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2013-02-12, Amendment 39-17333 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013) (``AD 2013-02-12''). AD 2013-02-12 applied to all EADS CASA (now Airbus Defense and Space S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 16, 2017 (82 FR 27631). The NPRM was prompted by reports of incorrect electrical polarity connections on engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges. The NPRM proposed to continue to require identifying the correct polarity of each pair of electrical connectors of the affected engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and doing a repair if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require modifying the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harnesses. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect polarity connections, which could prevent the actuation of the discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire detection or manual initiation during a potential engine fire, and could result in damage to the airplane and injury to passengers. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0201, dated October 11, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. The MCAI states: Reports have been received of finding wrong electrical polarity connections of engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges on CASA CN-235 aeroplanes. The results of the subsequent investigation showed that the incorrect discharge cartridge assembly was caused by production line errors. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent the actuation of the discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire detection or manual initiation in case of engine fire, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potentially unsafe condition, EADS CASA (Airbus Military) developed instructions to identify erroneous wiring polarity installation and EASA issued AD 2012-0045 [which correlates to FAA AD 2013-02-12, Amendment 39-17333 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013)] to require a one-time inspection to verify proper electrical polarity of wiring of each engine fire extinguisher discharge cartridge and, depending on findings, corrective action. Since [EASA] AD 2012-0045 was issued, Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) developed modification of the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harnesses, available for in-service installation through Service Bulletin (SB) SB-235-26-0005, which represents technical solution for an unsafe condition addressed by [EASA] AD 2012-0045 for those aeroplanes. Embodiment of this modification introduces a design solution that avoids maintenance errors during (re)connecting of the affected fire extinguisher circuit harnesses after accomplishment of maintenance tasks or functional tests. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2012-0045, which is superseded and [[Page 43833]] requires identification of the correct polarity after each maintenance action involving (re)connecting of the engine fire extinguisher cartridge electrical connector. This [EASA] AD also requires modification of the affected fire extinguisher circuit harnesses. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0555. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-26-0005, dated July 9, 2014. This service information describes procedures for modifying the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harnesses. We have also reviewed Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020, Revision 01, dated November 12, 2013. This service information describes procedures for identifying the correct polarity of each pair of electrical connectors of the affected engine fire extinguisher cartridge, and repairing the erroneous wiring polarity if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 12 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection (retained action from AD 4 work-hours x $85 per $0 $340..................... $4,080. 2013[dash]02[dash]12). hour = $340. Repetitive Inspection (new action).... 3 work-hours x $85 per 0 $255 per inspection cycle $3,060 per inspection cycle. hour = $255 per inspection cycle. Modification (new action)............. 8 work-hour x $85 per 3,280 $3,960................... $47,520. hour = $680. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repair that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this repair: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wiring Correction............................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $0 $85 $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD: 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [[Page 43834]] PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02-12, Amendment 39-17333 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013), and adding the following new AD: 2017-19-07 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-19037; Docket No. FAA-2017-0555; Product Identifier 2016-NM-183-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-02-12, Amendment 39-17333 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013) (``AD 2013-02-12''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235- 100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect electrical polarity connections on engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect polarity connections, which could prevent the actuation of the discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire detection or manual initiation during a potential engine fire, and could result in damage to the airplane and injury to passengers. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2013-02-12, with revised service information. Within 30 days after March 8, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-02-12), do a one-time inspection to identify the correct polarity for each pair of electrical connectors on each engine fire extinguisher cartridge, in accordance with the Instructions of Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020, dated March 9, 2012; or Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020, Revision 01, dated November 12, 2013. (h) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive Inspections As of 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Before further flight after accomplishing each maintenance task involving disconnection or reconnection of an electrical connector of an engine fire extinguisher cartridge, determine the polarity of each pair of electrical connectors of the affected engine fire extinguisher cartridge, in accordance with the Instructions of Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020, Revision 01, dated November 12, 2013. (i) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective Action If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, erroneous wiring polarity installation is detected, before further flight, repair the erroneous polarity in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or EADS CASA's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (j) New Requirement of This AD: Modification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the installation of the fire extinguisher circuit harnesses, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-26-0005, dated July 9, 2014. (k) Terminating Action The modification required in paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the actions required in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or EADS CASA's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0201, dated October 11, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0555. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 25, 2017. (i) Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020, Revision 01, dated November 12, 2013. (ii) EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-26-0005, dated July 9, 2014. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 8, 2013 (78 FR 7262, February 1, 2013). (i) Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-020, dated March 9, 2012. (ii) Reserved. (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email [email protected]. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 7, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-19655 Filed 9-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For of certain publications listed in this AD on engine fire extinguishing discharge
information on the availability of this as of October 25, 2017. cartridges. The NPRM proposed to
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. The Director of the Federal Register continue to require identifying the
(5) You may view this service information approved the incorporation by reference correct polarity of each pair of electrical
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
of a certain other publication listed in connectors of the affected engine fire
Administration (NARA). For information on this AD as of March 8, 2013 (78 FR extinguisher cartridge, and doing a
the availability of this material at NARA, call 7262, February 1, 2013). repair if necessary. The NPRM also
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// ADDRESSES: For service information proposed to require modifying the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- identified in this final rule, contact installation of the fire extinguisher
locations.html. Airbus Defense and Space Services/ circuit harnesses. We are issuing this
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Engineering Support, Avenida de AD to detect and correct incorrect
September 7, 2017. Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; polarity connections, which could
Jeffrey E. Duven, telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 prevent the actuation of the discharge
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft 585 31 27; email cartridge in case of automatic fire
Certification Service. MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. detection or manual initiation during a
[FR Doc. 2017–19660 Filed 9–19–17; 8:45 am] You may view this referenced service potential engine fire, and could result in
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information at the FAA, Transport damage to the airplane and injury to
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue passengers.
SW., Renton, WA. For information on The European Aviation Safety Agency
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the availability of this material at the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also for the Member States of the European
Federal Aviation Administration available on the Internet at http:// Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0201,
www.regulations.gov by searching for dated October 11, 2016 (referred to after
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– this as the Mandatory Continuing
0555. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0555; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–183–AD; Amendment MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Examining the AD Docket for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
39–19037; AD 2017–19–07]
You may examine the AD docket on Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http:// 200, and CN–235–300 airplanes. The
www.regulations.gov by searching for MCAI states:
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Reports have been received of finding
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
0555; or in person at the Docket wrong electrical polarity connections of
Known as Construcciones
Management Facility between 9 a.m. engine fire extinguishing discharge cartridges
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, on CASA CN–235 aeroplanes. The results of
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket the subsequent investigation showed that the
Administration (FAA), Department of contains this AD, the regulatory incorrect discharge cartridge assembly was
Transportation (DOT). evaluation, any comments received, and caused by production line errors.
other information. The address for the This condition, if not detected and
ACTION: Final rule. corrected, could prevent the actuation of the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire
SUMMARY: We are superseding is Docket Management Facility, U.S. detection or manual initiation in case of
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–02– Department of Transportation, Docket engine fire, possibly resulting in damage to
12, which applied to all EADS CASA Operations, M–30, West Building the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
(now Airbus Defense and Space S.A.) Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 To address this potentially unsafe
Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, condition, EADS CASA (Airbus Military)
200, and CN–235–300 airplanes. AD DC 20590. developed instructions to identify erroneous
2013–02–12 required a one-time wiring polarity installation and EASA issued
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
inspection to identify the correct AD 2012–0045 [which correlates to FAA AD
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 2013–02–12, Amendment 39–17333 (78 FR
polarity for each pair of electrical Engineer, International Section, 7262, February 1, 2013)] to require a one-time
connectors on each engine fire Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 inspection to verify proper electrical polarity
extinguisher cartridge, and repair if Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– of wiring of each engine fire extinguisher
necessary. This AD continues to require 3356; telephone 425–227–1112; fax discharge cartridge and, depending on
identifying the correct polarity of each 425–227–1149. findings, corrective action.
pair of electrical connectors of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Since [EASA] AD 2012–0045 was issued,
affected engine fire extinguisher Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) developed
cartridge, and doing a repair if Discussion modification of the installation of the fire
necessary. This AD also requires extinguisher circuit harnesses, available for
We issued a notice of proposed in-service installation through Service
modifying the installation of the fire rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Bulletin (SB) SB–235–26–0005, which
extinguisher circuit harnesses. This AD part 39 to supersede AD 2013–02–12, represents technical solution for an unsafe
was prompted by reports of incorrect Amendment 39–17333 (78 FR 7262, condition addressed by [EASA] AD 2012–
electrical polarity connections on February 1, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–02–12’’). 0045 for those aeroplanes. Embodiment of
engine fire extinguishing discharge AD 2013–02–12 applied to all EADS this modification introduces a design
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cartridges. We are issuing this AD to CASA (now Airbus Defense and Space solution that avoids maintenance errors
address the unsafe condition on these S.A.) Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN– during (re)connecting of the affected fire
products. extinguisher circuit harnesses after
235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes. accomplishment of maintenance tasks or
DATES:This AD is effective October 25, The NPRM published in the Federal functional tests.
2017. Register on June 16, 2017 (82 FR 27631). For the reasons described above, this
The Director of the Federal Register The NPRM was prompted by reports of [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
approved the incorporation by reference incorrect electrical polarity connections AD 2012–0045, which is superseded and
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requires identification of the correct polarity public interest require adopting this AD Revision 01, dated November 12, 2013.
after each maintenance action involving as proposed except for minor editorial This service information describes
(re)connecting of the engine fire extinguisher changes. We have determined that these procedures for identifying the correct
cartridge electrical connector. This [EASA]
AD also requires modification of the affected
minor changes: polarity of each pair of electrical
fire extinguisher circuit harnesses. • Are consistent with the intent that connectors of the affected engine fire
was proposed in the NPRM for extinguisher cartridge, and repairing the
You may examine the MCAI in the
correcting the unsafe condition; and erroneous wiring polarity if necessary.
AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for • Do not add any additional burden This service information is reasonably
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– upon the public than was already available because the interested parties
0555. proposed in the NPRM.
have access to it through their normal
Comments Related Service Information Under 1 course of business or by the means
CFR Part 51 identified in the ADDRESSES section.
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We We reviewed EADS CASA Service Costs of Compliance
received no comments on the NPRM or Bulletin SB–235–26–0005, dated July 9,
on the determination of the cost to the 2014. This service information describes We estimate that this AD affects 12
public. procedures for modifying the airplanes of U.S. registry.
installation of the fire extinguisher We estimate the following costs to
Conclusion circuit harnesses. comply with this AD:
We reviewed the available data and We have also reviewed Airbus
determined that air safety and the Military All Operator Letter 235–020,
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspection (retained action 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $340 ........................................ $4,080.
from AD 2013-02-12). $340.
Repetitive Inspection (new ac- 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = 0 $255 per inspection cycle ....... $3,060 per inspection cycle.
tion). $255 per inspection cycle.
Modification (new action) ......... 8 work-hour × $85 per hour = 3,280 $3,960 ..................................... $47,520.
$680.
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary repair that will be inspection. We have no way of might need this repair:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Wiring Correction .......................................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... $0 $85
Authority for This Rulemaking This AD is issued in accordance with For the reasons discussed above, I
Title 49 of the United States Code authority delegated by the Executive certify that this AD:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
In accordance with that order, issuance 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
section 106, describes the authority of
of ADs is normally a function of the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Compliance and Airworthiness (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
detail the scope of the Agency’s Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has Alaska; and
authority. 4. Will not have a significant
We are issuing this rulemaking under delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category economic impact, positive or negative,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, on a substantial number of small entities
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division. under the criteria of the Regulatory
General requirements.’’ Under that Flexibility Act.
section, Congress charges the FAA with Regulatory Findings
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
air commerce by prescribing regulations We determined that this AD will not Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
for practices, methods, and procedures have federalism implications under safety, Incorporation by reference,
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the Administrator finds necessary for Executive Order 13132. This AD will Safety.
safety in air commerce. This regulation not have a substantial direct effect on
is within the scope of that authority the States, on the relationship between Adoption of the Amendment
because it addresses an unsafe condition the national government and the States, Accordingly, under the authority
that is likely to exist or develop on or on the distribution of power and delegated to me by the Administrator,
products identified in this rulemaking responsibilities among the various the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
action. levels of government. follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive 2016–0201, dated October 11, 2016, for
DIRECTIVES Inspections related information. This MCAI may be
As of 30 days after the effective date of this found in the AD docket on the Internet at
AD: Before further flight after accomplishing http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
each maintenance task involving and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0555.
continues to read as follows: disconnection or reconnection of an (2) For more information about this AD,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. electrical connector of an engine fire contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
extinguisher cartridge, determine the polarity Engineer, International Section, Transport
§ 39.13 [Amended] of each pair of electrical connectors of the
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
affected engine fire extinguisher cartridge, in
accordance with the Instructions of Airbus SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
Military All Operator Letter 235–020, 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Revision 01, dated November 12, 2013.
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
2013–02–12, Amendment 39–17333 (78 (i) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective (1) The Director of the Federal Register
FR 7262, February 1, 2013), and adding Action approved the incorporation by reference
the following new AD: If, during any inspection required by (IBR) of the service information listed in this
2017–19–07 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, erroneous paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
wiring polarity installation is detected, before part 51.
(Formerly Known as Construcciones
further flight, repair the erroneous polarity in
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39– (2) You must use this service information
accordance with a method approved by the
19037; Docket No. FAA–2017–0555; as applicable to do the actions required by
Manager, International Section, Transport
Product Identifier 2016–NM–183–AD. Standards Branch, FAA; or the European this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(a) Effective Date Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or EADS (3) The following service information was
CASA’s EASA Design Organization Approval approved for IBR on October 25, 2017.
This AD is effective October 25, 2017.
(DOA). (i) Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235–
(b) Affected ADs (j) New Requirement of This AD: 020, Revision 01, dated November 12, 2013.
This AD replaces AD 2013–02–12, Modification (ii) EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–
Amendment 39–17333 (78 FR 7262, February 26–0005, dated July 9, 2014.
Within 24 months after the effective date
1, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–02–12’’). of this AD: Modify the installation of the fire (4) The following service information was
extinguisher circuit harnesses, in accordance approved for IBR on March 8, 2013 (78 FR
(c) Applicability
with the Accomplishment Instructions of 7262, February 1, 2013).
This AD applies to all Airbus Defense and EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–26– (i) Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235–
Space S.A. (formerly known as 0005, dated July 9, 2014. 020, dated March 9, 2012.
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model
(ii) Reserved.
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and (k) Terminating Action
(5) For service information identified in
CN–235–300 airplanes, certificated in any The modification required in paragraph (j)
category. this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space
of this AD terminates the actions required in
Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de
(d) Subject paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (l) Other FAA AD Provisions +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email
America Code 26, Fire protection. The following provisions also apply to this MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com.
(e) Reason AD: (6) You may view this service information
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
This AD was prompted by reports of (AMOCs): The Manager, International 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
incorrect electrical polarity connections on Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, information on the availability of this
engine fire extinguishing discharge has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
cartridges. We are issuing this AD to detect material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
AD, if requested using the procedures found
and correct incorrect polarity connections, (7) You may view this service information
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
which could prevent the actuation of the 39.19, send your request to your principal that is incorporated by reference at the
discharge cartridge in case of automatic fire inspector or local Flight Standards District National Archives and Records
detection or manual initiation during a Office, as appropriate. If sending information Administration (NARA). For information on
potential engine fire, and could result in directly to the International Section, send it the availability of this material at NARA, call
damage to the airplane and injury to to the attention of the person identified in 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
passengers. paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- locations.html.
(f) Compliance
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
Comply with this AD within the approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Issued in Renton, Washington, on
compliance times specified, unless already principal inspector, or lacking a principal September 7, 2017.
done. inspector, the manager of the local flight Jeffrey E. Duven,
(g) Retained Inspection, With Revised standards district office/certificate holding
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Service Information district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Certification Service.
This paragraph restates the requirements of effective date of this AD, for any requirement [FR Doc. 2017–19655 Filed 9–19–17; 8:45 am]
paragraph (g) of AD 2013–02–12, with in this AD to obtain corrective actions from BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
revised service information. Within 30 days a manufacturer, the action must be
after March 8, 2013 (the effective date of AD accomplished using a method approved by
2013–02–12), do a one-time inspection to the Manager, International Section, Transport
sradovich on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES
identify the correct polarity for each pair of Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or
electrical connectors on each engine fire EADS CASA’s EASA DOA. If approved by
extinguisher cartridge, in accordance with the DOA, the approval must include the
the Instructions of Airbus Military All DOA-authorized signature.
Operator Letter 235–020, dated March 9,
2012; or Airbus Military All Operator Letter (m) Related Information
235–020, Revision 01, dated November 12, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
2013. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 25, 2017. | |
| Contact | Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 43832 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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