82 FR 44539 - Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Aerotechnics, Oxygen Mask Regulators

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 184 (September 25, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-20267
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Zodiac Aerotechnics oxygen mask regulators. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that certain silicon harness inflation hoses, installed on certain flight crew quick donning mask harnesses, have shown an unusually high premature rupture rate. This proposed AD would require inspection and replacement of oxygen mask regulator harness inflation hoses. 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-2017-0505; Product Identifier 2017-NE-15-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Aerotechnics, Oxygen Mask 
Regulators

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 Zodiac Aerotechnics oxygen mask regulators. This proposed AD 
was prompted by reports that certain silicon harness inflation hoses, 
installed on certain flight crew quick donning mask harnesses, have 
shown an unusually high premature rupture rate. This proposed AD would 
require inspection and replacement of oxygen mask regulator harness 
inflation hoses. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by November 9, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Zodiac Aerotechnics, 61 rue Pierre Curie BP 1, 78373 Plaisir, CEDEX, 
France; phone: +33 1 6486 6964; email: 
[email protected] or 
[email protected]. You may view this service information 
at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and 
Innovation Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7125.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0505; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7655; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0505; 
Product Identifier 2017-NE-15-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact 
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2014-0142, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2014 (referred to hereinafter 
as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

    Recent reported occurrences have shown that for harness hoses P/
N 445952, installed on certain flight crew quick donning mask 
harnesses (also known as `comfort' harness) having P/N MXH21-1, 
suspected silicon batches may have been used during manufacture, 
which have shown an unusually high premature rupture rate. The 
affected P/N MXH21-1 inflatable harness assembly consists of two 
main parts that can be disassembled; the harness itself and the 
harness inflation hose, P/N 445952.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead, in 
case of a sudden depressurization event, to a harness rupture, 
thereby providing inadequate protection against hypoxia of the 
affected flight crew member, possibly resulting in unconsciousness 
and consequent reduced control of the aeroplane.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0505.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Zodiac Aerotechnics has issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. MC10-35-
274, Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014. The SB describes procedures for 
inspecting and replacing, if necessary, oxygen mask regulator 
inflatable harnesses. 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 EASA, and is approved for 
operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement 
with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe 
condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced 
above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information 
provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists

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and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design. This proposed AD would require inspection and preventive 
replacement, if necessary, of potentially defective oxygen mask 
regulator inflatable harnesses.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects an unknown number of 
oxygen mask regulators installed on, but not limited to, various 
aircraft of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Date of manufacturing code review.............  0.1 work-hours x $85 per hour =               $0           $8.50
                                                 $8.50.
Hose replacement..............................  0.3 work-hours x $85 per hour =         1,465.00        1,490.50
                                                 $25.50.
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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.
    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 engines, propellers, and 
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Zodiac Aerotechnics (formerly Intertechnique): Docket No. FAA-2017-
0505; Product Identifier 2017-NE-15-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 9, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Zodiac Aerotechnics MC10 series crew oxygen 
mask regulators fitted with an inflatable harness assembly, part 
number (P/N) MXH20-1 or MXH21-1, fitted with harness inflation hose, 
P/N 445186 or P/N 445952.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3510, Crew Oxygen 
System.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports that certain silicon harness 
inflation hoses, installed on certain flight crew quick donning mask 
harnesses (also known as `comfort' harness), have shown an unusually 
high premature rupture rate. We are issuing this AD to prevent a 
harness rupture during a sudden depressurization event that could 
result in hypoxia and subsequent unconsciousness of the affected 
flight crew member, and consequent reduced control of the aircraft.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, 
determine the date of manufacturing (DMF) code of each inflatable 
harness assembly, P/N MXH20-1 and MXH21-1, fitted to a flight crew 
oxygen mask regulator, having a P/N listed in Section 1.A.(1) of 
Zodiac Aerotechnics Service Bulletin (SB) MC10-35-274, Revision 2, 
dated June 25, 2014. A review of airplane delivery or maintenance 
records is acceptable to make the determination as specified in this 
paragraph, provided those records can be relied upon for that 
purpose, and the DMF of the inflatable harness assembly, P/N MXH20-1 
or P/N MXH21-1, as applicable, can be conclusively identified from 
that review.
    (2) If during the review required by paragraph (g)(1) of this 
AD, the DMF code of the inflatable harness assembly, P/N MXH20-1 or 
P/N MXH21-1, is found to be between 0850-S and 1051-S (inclusive): 
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the 
harness inflation hose, P/N 445186 or P/N 445952, as applicable, 
with a part eligible for installation, or remove the inflatable 
harness assembly from the mask regulator and replace it with an 
inflatable harness assembly eligible for installation.
    (3) An oxygen mask regulator equipped with an inflatable harness 
assembly, P/N MXH20-1 or P/N MXH21-1, having a DMF code of November 
2008 (0845-S or 08/45-S) or earlier, and those with a DMF code of

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January 2011 (1101-S or 11/01-S) or later, is excluded from the 
review and replacement requirements of this AD, provided it can be 
demonstrated that neither the inflatable harness assembly, nor the 
harness inflation hose, P/N 445186 or P/N 445952, as applicable, was 
replaced on that mask. A review of airplane delivery or maintenance 
records is acceptable to make the determination, provided those 
records can be relied upon for that purpose.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    (1) After the effective date of this AD, do not install on any 
airplane a flight crew oxygen mask regulator with a P/N listed in 
Planning Information, Section 1.A.(1) of Zodiac Aerotechnics SB 
MC10-35-274, Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014.
    (2) After the effective date of this AD, an inflatable harness 
assembly, with a P/N identified in Section 1.A.(1) of Zodiac 
Aerotechnics SB MC10-35-274, is eligible for installation, provided 
it has been determined that a P/N MXH20-1 or P/N MXH21-1 inflatable 
harness installed on that flight crew oxygen mask regulator has been 
inspected, and re-marked with an ``I'' as required by Material 
Information, Section 2.E. of Zodiac Aerotechnics SB MC10-35-274, 
Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014.
    (3) After the effective date of this AD, an inflatable harness 
assembly, with a P/N identified in Section 1.A.(1) of Zodiac 
Aerotechnics SB MC10-35-274, is eligible for installation, provided 
it has been determined that an inflatable harness, P/N MXH21-31, is 
installed, or that the inflatable harness, P/N MXH20-1 or P/N MXH21-
1, installed on that flight crew oxygen mask regulator has been 
corrected, and re-marked with a ``W'' as required by Accomplishment 
Instructions, Section 3.C. of Zodiac Aerotechnics SB MC10-35-274, 
Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and 
Airworthiness Division, 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 manager of the ACO Branch, 
send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph 
(j)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected].
    (2) 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Erin Hulverson, 
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and 
Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7655; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014-0142, Revision 1, dated June 11, 
2014, for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0505.
    (3) Zodiac Aerotechnics SB MC10-35-274, Revision 2, dated June 
25, 2014, can be obtained from Zodiac Aerotechnics, using the 
contact information in paragraph (j)(4) of this proposed AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Zodiac Aerotechnics, 61 rue Pierre Curie BP 1, 78373 
Plaisir, CEDEX, France; phone: +33 1 6486 6964; email: 
[email protected] or 
[email protected].
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and 
Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability 
of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 11, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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persons an opportunity to participate in the for the Member States of the European
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Community, has issued EASA AD 2014–
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules. Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 0142, Revision 1, dated June 11, 2014
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For (referred to hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’),
information on the availability of this to correct an unsafe condition for the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. specified products. The MCAI states:
Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket Recent reported occurrences have shown
that for harness hoses P/N 445952, installed
You may examine the AD docket on on certain flight crew quick donning mask
14 CFR Part 39 the Internet at http:// harnesses (also known as ‘comfort’ harness)
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0505; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for having P/N MXH21–1, suspected silicon
Identifier 2017–NE–15–AD] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– batches may have been used during
0505; or in person at the Docket manufacture, which have shown an
RIN 2120–AA64 unusually high premature rupture rate. The
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affected P/N MXH21–1 inflatable harness
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assembly consists of two main parts that can
Aerotechnics, Oxygen Mask Federal holidays. The AD docket be disassembled; the harness itself and the
Regulators contains this proposed AD, the harness inflation hose, P/N 445952.
mandatory continuing airworthiness This condition, if not detected and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information (MCAI), the regulatory corrected, could lead, in case of a sudden
Administration (FAA), DOT. evaluation, any comments received, and depressurization event, to a harness rupture,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking other information. The address for the thereby providing inadequate protection
(NPRM). Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is against hypoxia of the affected flight crew
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments member, possibly resulting in
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new will be available in the AD docket unconsciousness and consequent reduced
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain control of the aeroplane.
shortly after receipt.
Zodiac Aerotechnics oxygen mask You may obtain further information
regulators. This proposed AD was FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin by examining the MCAI in the AD
prompted by reports that certain silicon Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, docket on the Internet at http://
harness inflation hoses, installed on Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and www.regulations.gov by searching for
certain flight crew quick donning mask Airworthiness Division, 1200 District and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
harnesses, have shown an unusually Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 0505.
high premature rupture rate. This 781–238–7655; fax: 781–238–7199;
proposed AD would require inspection email: erin.hulverson@faa.gov. Related Service Information Under 1
and replacement of oxygen mask CFR Part 51
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
regulator harness inflation hoses. We are Zodiac Aerotechnics has issued
proposing this AD to address the unsafe Comments Invited Service Bulletin (SB) No. MC10–35–274,
condition on these products. Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014. The SB
DATES: We must receive comments on
We invite you to send any written describes procedures for inspecting and
this NPRM by November 9, 2017. relevant data, views, or arguments about replacing, if necessary, oxygen mask
this proposed AD. Send your comments regulator inflatable harnesses. This
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
to an address listed under the service information is reasonably
any of the following methods: ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to available because the interested parties
FAA–2017–0505; Product Identifier have access to it through their normal
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
2017–NE–15–AD’’ at the beginning of course of business or by the means
instructions for submitting comments.
your comments. We specifically invite
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, identified in the ADDRESSES section.
comments on the overall regulatory,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 FAA’s Determination and Requirements
economic, environmental, and energy
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building of This Proposed AD
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
consider all comments received by the This product has been approved by
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail closing date and may amend this EASA, and is approved for operation in
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address above between 9 a.m. and 5 proposed AD because of those the United States. Pursuant to our
p.m., Monday through Friday, except comments. bilateral agreement with the European
Federal holidays. We will post all comments we Community, EASA has notified us of
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// the unsafe condition described in the
For service information identified in www.regulations.gov, including any MCAI and service information
this proposed AD, contact Zodiac personal information you provide. We referenced above. We are proposing this
Aerotechnics, 61 rue Pierre Curie BP 1, will also post a report summarizing each AD because we evaluated all
78373 Plaisir, CEDEX, France; phone: substantive verbal contact with FAA information provided by EASA and
+33 1 6486 6964; email: personnel concerning this proposed AD. determined the unsafe condition exists

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and is likely to exist or develop on other oxygen mask regulator inflatable mask regulators installed on, but not
products of the same type design. This harnesses. limited to, various aircraft of U.S.
proposed AD would require inspection Costs of Compliance registry.
and preventive replacement, if We estimate the following costs to
necessary, of potentially defective We estimate that this proposed AD
affects an unknown number of oxygen comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Date of manufacturing code review ............................. 0.1 work-hours × $85 per hour = $8.50 ....................... $0 $8.50
Hose replacement ........................................................ 0.3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $25.50 ..................... 1,465.00 1,490.50

Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Title 49 of the United States Code (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Code 3510, Crew Oxygen System.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the DOT Regulatory Policies and
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (e) Reason
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
section 106, describes the authority of 1979), This AD was prompted by reports that
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation certain silicon harness inflation hoses,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more installed on certain flight crew quick
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies donning mask harnesses (also known as
detail the scope of the Agency’s making a regulatory distinction, and ‘comfort’ harness), have shown an unusually
authority. (4) Will not have a significant high premature rupture rate. We are issuing
We are issuing this rulemaking under economic impact, positive or negative, this AD to prevent a harness rupture during
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, on a substantial number of small entities a sudden depressurization event that could
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: under the criteria of the Regulatory result in hypoxia and subsequent
General requirements.’’ Under that Flexibility Act. unconsciousness of the affected flight crew
section, Congress charges the FAA with member, and consequent reduced control of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the aircraft.
air commerce by prescribing regulations Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (f) Compliance
for practices, methods, and procedures safety, Incorporation by reference, Comply with this AD within the
the Administrator finds necessary for Safety. compliance times specified, unless already
safety in air commerce. This regulation The Proposed Amendment done.
is within the scope of that authority (g) Required Actions
because it addresses an unsafe condition Accordingly, under the authority
that is likely to exist or develop on delegated to me by the Administrator, (1) Within 24 months after the effective
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part date of this AD, determine the date of
products identified in this rulemaking manufacturing (DMF) code of each inflatable
action. 39 as follows:
harness assembly, P/N MXH20–1 and
This AD is issued in accordance with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS MXH21–1, fitted to a flight crew oxygen
authority delegated by the Executive DIRECTIVES mask regulator, having a P/N listed in
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Section 1.A.(1) of Zodiac Aerotechnics
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Service Bulletin (SB) MC10–35–274,
In accordance with that order, issuance continues to read as follows: Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014. A review of
of ADs is normally a function of the airplane delivery or maintenance records is
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. acceptable to make the determination as
Compliance and Airworthiness specified in this paragraph, provided those
Division, but during this transition § 39.13 [Amended] records can be relied upon for that purpose,
period, the Executive Director has ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding and the DMF of the inflatable harness
delegated the authority to issue ADs the following new airworthiness assembly, P/N MXH20–1 or P/N MXH21–1,
applicable to engines, propellers, and directive (AD): as applicable, can be conclusively identified
associated appliances to the Manager, Zodiac Aerotechnics (formerly
from that review.
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, (2) If during the review required by
Intertechnique): Docket No. FAA–2017–
Policy and Innovation Division. paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, the DMF code of
0505; Product Identifier 2017–NE–15–
the inflatable harness assembly, P/N
AD.
Regulatory Findings MXH20–1 or P/N MXH21–1, is found to be
(a) Comments Due Date between 0850–S and 1051–S (inclusive):
We determined that this proposed AD Within 24 months after the effective date of
would not have federalism implications We must receive comments by November
9, 2017. this AD, replace the harness inflation hose,
under Executive Order 13132. This P/N 445186 or P/N 445952, as applicable,
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proposed AD would not have a (b) Affected ADs with a part eligible for installation, or remove
substantial direct effect on the States, on None. the inflatable harness assembly from the
the relationship between the national mask regulator and replace it with an
(c) Applicability inflatable harness assembly eligible for
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and This AD applies to Zodiac Aerotechnics installation.
MC10 series crew oxygen mask regulators (3) An oxygen mask regulator equipped
responsibilities among the various fitted with an inflatable harness assembly, with an inflatable harness assembly, P/N
levels of government. part number (P/N) MXH20–1 or MXH21–1, MXH20–1 or P/N MXH21–1, having a DMF
For the reasons discussed above, I fitted with harness inflation hose, P/N code of November 2008 (0845–S or 08/45–S)
certify this proposed regulation: 445186 or P/N 445952. or earlier, and those with a DMF code of

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January 2011 (1101–S or 11/01–S) or later, is information. You may examine the MCAI in Transportation, Docket Operations,
excluded from the review and replacement the AD docket on the Internet at http:// West Building Ground Floor, Room
requirements of this AD, provided it can be www.regulations.gov by searching for and W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
demonstrated that neither the inflatable locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0505.
harness assembly, nor the harness inflation (3) Zodiac Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
hose, P/N 445186 or P/N 445952, as Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014, can be 366–9826, or (800) 647–5527. You must
applicable, was replaced on that mask. A obtained from Zodiac Aerotechnics, using the identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2017–
review of airplane delivery or maintenance contact information in paragraph (j)(4) of this 0721; Airspace Docket No. 17–AGL–15,
records is acceptable to make the proposed AD. at the beginning of your comments. You
determination, provided those records can be (4) For service information identified in may also submit comments through the
relied upon for that purpose. this proposed AD, contact Zodiac Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Aerotechnics, 61 rue Pierre Curie BP 1, 78373
(h) Installation Prohibition You may review the public docket
Plaisir, CEDEX, France; phone: +33 1 6486
(1) After the effective date of this AD, do 6964; email: Christophe.besset@ containing the proposal, any comments
not install on any airplane a flight crew zodiacaerospace.com or Yann.laine@ received, and any final disposition in
oxygen mask regulator with a P/N listed in zodiacaerospace.com. person in the Dockets Office between
Planning Information, Section 1.A.(1) of (5) You may view this service information 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
Zodiac Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014. Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
(2) After the effective date of this AD, an District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For Designations and Reporting Points, and
inflatable harness assembly, with a P/N information on the availability of this
identified in Section 1.A.(1) of Zodiac
subsequent amendments can be viewed
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, is eligible online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on publications/. For further information,
for installation, provided it has been
September 11, 2017. you can contact the Airspace Policy
determined that a P/N MXH20–1 or P/N
MXH21–1 inflatable harness installed on that Robert J. Ganley, Group, Federal Aviation
flight crew oxygen mask regulator has been Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Administration, 800 Independence
inspected, and re-marked with an ‘‘I’’ as Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
required by Material Information, Section [FR Doc. 2017–20267 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am] telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
2.E. of Zodiac Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–
274, Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P also available for inspection at the
(3) After the effective date of this AD, an National Archives and Records
inflatable harness assembly, with a P/N Administration (NARA). For
identified in Section 1.A.(1) of Zodiac DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information on the availability of FAA
Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, is eligible Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
for installation, provided it has been Federal Aviation Administration 741–6030, or go to http://
determined that an inflatable harness, P/N www.archives.gov/federal_register/
MXH21–31, is installed, or that the inflatable 14 CFR Part 71 code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
harness, P/N MXH20–1 or P/N MXH21–1,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0721; Airspace locations.html.
installed on that flight crew oxygen mask
regulator has been corrected, and re-marked
Docket No. 17–AGL–15] FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
with a ‘‘W’’ as required by Accomplishment Designations and Reporting Points, is
Instructions, Section 3.C. of Zodiac
Proposed Amendment of Class E published yearly and effective on
Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, Revision 2, Airspace; Charlotte, MI September 15.
dated June 25, 2014. AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (FAA), DOT. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
(AMOCs) ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Administration, Operations Support
(1) The Manager, FAA, Boston ACO (NPRM). Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
Division, has the authority to approve SUMMARY: This action proposes to 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the modify Class E airspace extending SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In upward from 700 feet above the surface
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI. Authority for This Rulemaking
request to your principal inspector or local The FAA is proposing this action due to
Flight Standards District Office, as The FAA’s authority to issue rules
the decommissioning of the Lansing regarding aviation safety is found in
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO Branch, send it
VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and Title 49 of the United States Code.
to the attention of the person identified in collocated tactical air navigation Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email (TACAN), which provided navigation authority of the FAA Administrator.
your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. guidance for the instrument procedures Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, to this airport. The VOR/TACAN is describes in more detail the scope of the
notify your appropriate principal inspector, being decommissioned as part of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager VOR Minimum Operational Network
of the local flight standards district office/ promulgated under the authority
(MON) Program. This action would described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
certificate holding district office.
enhance safety and management of Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
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(j) Related Information instrument flight rules (IFR) operations section, the FAA is charged with
(1) For more information about this AD, at this airport. Additionally, the prescribing regulations to assign the use
contact Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, geographic coordinates of the airport of airspace necessary to ensure the
FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and would be adjusted to coincide with the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Airworthiness Division, 1200 District FAA’s aeronautical database.
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
airspace. This regulation is within the
DATES: Comments must be received on scope of that authority as it would
238–7655; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
erin.hulverson@faa.gov. or before November 9, 2017. amend Class E airspace extending
(2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014–0142, ADDRESSES: Send comments on this upward from 700 feet above the surface
Revision 1, dated June 11, 2014, for more proposal to the U.S. Department of at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI,

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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 November 9, 2017.
Contact		Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7655; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 44539
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 44539 - Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Aerotechnics, Oxygen Mask Regulators

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 184 (September 25, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
