82 FR 44717 - Airworthiness Directives; Siemens S.A.S. Smoke Detectors
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 185 (September 26, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 185 (September 26, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44717-44720] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-20425] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0099; Product Identifier 2017-NE-02-AD; Amendment 39-19035; AD 2017-19-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Siemens S.A.S. Smoke Detectors AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Siemens S.A.S. smoke detectors installed on various transport category airplanes. This AD requires inspection and replacement of the affected smoke detectors. This AD was prompted by a report that the affected smoke detectors failed an acceptance test. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective October 31, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 31, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Siemens, Aviation Customer Support, 697 Rue Fourny, 78530 Buc, France; phone: (33) 1 3084 6650; fax: (33) 1 3956 [[Page 44718]] 1364. 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0099. 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- 0099; 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 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 Document 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: 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2017 (82 FR 18588). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: During a maintenance operation, some smoke detectors P/N PMC1102-02 failed an acceptance test, due to a significant degraded optical sensitivity. Investigation results concluded that light- emitting diodes (LED) were abnormally degraded, affecting specific batches where changes occurred in the LED manufacturer production process. Further investigation has determined that the affected LED have been installed on smoke detectors manufactured between November 2010 and January 2013, and on certain repaired units. This condition, if not corrected, will generate an abnormal ageing of the smoke detector, leading to a decrease of the light intensity capability, possibly resulting in failure to detect smoke and consequent risk of an on-board uncontrolled fire. 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-2017-0099. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comments received. Comment on Certifying Authority The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) commented that the affected smoke detectors were approved by EASA rather than by France. We agree. These smoke detectors were approved by EASA. We did not change this AD because this AD does not reference the certifying authority for these smoke detectors. The section commented on by EASA exists only in the ``Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD'' section of the NPRM. We did not change this AD. Request To Revise Applicability Delta Air Lines (Delta) requested that we revise the Applicability section of this AD to remove the reference to the date range when certain affected smoke detectors were produced. Delta indicated that the NPRM may be interpreted as implying that there are more affected smoke detector serial numbers than those identified in paragraph 1/D/of Siemens Service Information Letter (SIL) PMC-26-002, Revision No. 1, dated January 2016, and of SIL PMC-26-003, Revision No. 2, dated February, 2016. Delta commented that removing the date range from the Applicability section of this AD would clarify applicability for operators. We agree. We find that providing the part numbers (P/Ns) and serial numbers (S/Ns) for the affected smoke detectors sufficiently identifies all affected detectors. We revised this AD by removing the reference to the production date range from the Applicability section of this AD. Request To Revise Compliance Schedule Delta requested that we revise paragraph (f)(2) in the compliance section of this AD to indicate that repaired units identified in Figure (1) to paragraph (c) of this AD should be replaced within 5 months after the effective date of this AD. Delta commented that the NPRM does not specify when these affected detectors are to be replaced. We agree. We revised the compliance section of this AD to specify that smoke detectors identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD must be replaced within 5 months after the effective date of this AD. Support for This AD The Air Line Pilots Association, International, commented that it supports the intent of this AD to correct the unsafe condition on the affected products. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Siemens has issued SIL No. PMC-26-002, Revision No. 1, dated January 2016 and SIL No. PMC-26-003, Revision No. 2, dated February 2016. SIL No. PMC 26-002 provides a list of S/Ns for affected smoke detectors, P/Ns PMC1102-02, PMC3100-00, and GMC1102-02, known to be installed on Airbus A330 passenger, A330 freighter, and A380 airplanes. SIL No. PMC 26-003 provides a list of S/Ns for affected smoke detectors, P/N PMC1102, known to be installed on Boeing B737-400 airplanes that have been converted via supplemental type certificate from a passenger to a freighter airplane. 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 an unknown number of smoke detectors installed on, but not limited to, various aircraft of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 44719]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection................................. 0.2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $17 $0 $17 Replacement................................ 0.8 work-hours x $85 per hours = 1,285 1,353 $68. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation 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 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 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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): 2017-19-05 Siemens S.A.S.: Amendment 39-19035; Docket No. FAA-2017- 0099; Product Identifier 2017-NE-02-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective October 31, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to Siemens S.A.S. smoke detectors, part numbers (P/Ns) PMC1102-02, PMC3100-00, and GMC1102-02, with serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in paragraph 1/D/of Siemens Service Information Letter (SIL) No. PMC-26-002, Revision No. 1, dated January 2016; or paragraph 1/D/of Siemens SIL No. PMC-26-003, Revision No. 2, dated February 2016. (2) This AD also applies to those smoke detectors with P/Ns and S/Ns listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD; installed on, but not limited to, any airplane, certificated in any category, listed in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD. Figure 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--P/N and S/Ns of Repaired Smoke Detectors ------------------------------------------------------------------------ P/N S/N ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PMC1102-2.................... 2129, 2281, 2335, 2343, 2356, 2399, 2411, 2428, 2588, 2731, 2851, 2888, 3658, 3696, 3710, 3729, 3731, 5032, 5039, 5040, 5107, 5216, 5233, 50069, 50075, 50087, 50122, 50204, 50250, 50264, 50268, 50270, 50272, 50366 and 50386. PMC3100-00................... 201, 208, 213 227, 260, 268, 312, 528, 588, 592, 606, 652, 655, 660, 667, 50037, 50046, 50058, 50060, 50062, 50067, 50070, 50072 and 50090. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) in production on Airbus A330, A330 freighter, and A380 airplanes; (ii) in service by supplemental type certificate modification on: (A) Airbus A319 and A320, and Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (Challenger 850), Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) DC-9 series 80 airplanes; and (B) Boeing 737-400 (BDSF), 767, and 747-8 airplanes. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2611, Smoke Detection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that the affected smoke detectors failed an acceptance test. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the smoke detector, on-board uncontrolled fire, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect each Siemens smoke detector, or review your maintenance records, to determine if an affected detector is installed. (2) For smoke detectors identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, replace the [[Page 44720]] detectors within the compliance times specified in Figures 2, 3, and 4 to paragraph (f) of this AD. Figure 2 to Paragraph (f) of This AD--P/N PMC1102-02 [Cargo compartments] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Compliance time (after the Manufacturing date (month/year) effective date of this AD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 122010 to 112011 inclusive........... Within 5 months. 122011 to 012013 inclusive........... Within 11 months. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 3 to Paragraph (f) of this AD--P/N PMC310-00 Detectors [Cargo compartments] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Compliance time (after the Manufacturing date (month/year) effective date of this AD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 032011 to 012012 inclusive........... Within 5 months. 022012 to 012013 inclusive........... Within 11 months. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 4 to Paragraph (f) of This AD--P/N GMC1102-02 [Passenger cabin or any other location] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Compliance time (after the Manufacturing date (month/year) effective date of this AD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 112010 to 022012 inclusive........... Within 24 months. 032012 to 122012 inclusive........... Within 36 months. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (3) For smoke detectors identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, replace the detectors within 5 months after the effective date of this AD. (g) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane a smoke detector: (1) With a manufacturing date and P/N listed in Figure 2 or 3 to paragraph (f) of this AD; (2) listed in Figure 4 to paragraph (f) of this AD unless the detector is marked `SIL PMC-26-002'. (h) 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 Boston ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. (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. (i) 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 European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016-0024, dated January 26, 2016, 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-2017-0099. (j) 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 the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Siemens Service Information Letter (SIL) No. PMC-26-002, Revision No. 1, dated January 2016. (ii) Siemens SIL No. PMC-26-003, Revision No. 2, dated February 2016. (3) For Siemens service information identified in this AD, contact Siemens, Aviation Customer Support, 697 Rue Fourny, 78530 Buc, France; phone: (33) 1 3084 6650; fax: (33) 1 3956 1364. (4) You may view this service information at 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. (5) You may view this service information 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 Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 20, 2017. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-20425 Filed 9-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation effective date of this AD, whichever occurs (ii) Reserved.
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies later, inspect each LPC case support inboard (3) For RR service information identified in
making a regulatory distinction, and pin to identify the serial number (S/N) using this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate
Section 3, the Accomplishment Instructions, Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
(4) Will not have a significant
of RR Alert NMSB Trent XWB 72–AJ443, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–1332–
economic impact, positive or negative, Revision 1, dated December 21, 2016. 242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936; email:
on a substantial number of small entities (i) If a pin having a S/N that begins with http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_
under the criteria of the Regulatory 235338 is installed, replace the LPC case team.jsp; Internet: https://customers.rolls-
Flexibility Act. support inboard pin, and outboard hollow royce.com/public/rollsroycecare.
dowels, nuts and bolts using Section 3, the (4) You may view this service information
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Accomplishment Instructions of RR Alert at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation NMSB Trent XWB 72–AJ443, Revision 1, Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200
safety, Incorporation by reference, dated December 21, 2016. District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
(ii) If a pin having a S/N that begins with information on the availability of this
Safety.
237746 or 204520 is installed, replace the material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Adoption of the Amendment LPC case support outboard hollow dowel, (5) You may view this service information
nuts and bolts, using Section 3, the at the National Archives and Records
Accordingly, under the authority Accomplishment Instructions of RR Alert Administration (NARA). For information on
delegated to me by the Administrator, NMSB Trent XWB 72–AJ443, Revision 1, the availability of this material at NARA, call
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as dated December 21, 2016. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
follows: (h) Installation Prohibition www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS After the effective date of this AD, do not
install an engine affected by this AD, unless Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
DIRECTIVES September 13, 2017.
it has been inspected in accordance with the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Accomplishment Instructions of RR Alert Robert J. Ganley,
NMSB Trent XWB 72–AJ443, Revision 1, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
continues to read as follows: dated December 21, 2016. Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2017–20420 Filed 9–25–17; 8:45 am]
§ 39.13 [Amended] (AMOCs) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch,
Compliance and Airworthiness Division, has
the following new airworthiness the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
directive (AD): if requested using the procedures found in 14
2017–19–19 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Federal Aviation Administration
39–19049; Docket No. FAA–2017–0767; send your request to your principal inspector
Product Identifier 2017–NE–26–AD. or local Flight Standards District Office, as 14 CFR Part 39
appropriate. If sending information directly
(a) Effective Date to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to [Docket No. FAA–2017–0099; Product
This AD is effective October 11, 2017. the attention of the person identified in Identifier 2017–NE–02–AD; Amendment 39–
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email 19035; AD 2017–19–05]
(b) Affected ADs your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
None. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, RIN 2120–AA64
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(c) Applicability or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Airworthiness Directives; Siemens
This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) of the local flight standards district office/ S.A.S. Smoke Detectors
Trent XWB–75, Trent XWB–79, Trent XWB– certificate holding district office.
79B, and Trent XWB–84 turbofan engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
with an engine serial number (ESN) listed in (j) Related Information Administration (FAA), DOT.
Appendix 1 of RR Alert Non Modification (1) For more information about this AD, ACTION: Final rule.
Service Bulletin (NMSB) Trent XWB 72– contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
AJ443, Revision 1, dated December 21, 2016. FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Airworthiness Division, 1200 District airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(d) Subject Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– Siemens S.A.S. smoke detectors
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: installed on various transport category
Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Robert.Green@faa.gov.
airplanes. This AD requires inspection
Section. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2017–0242, dated and replacement of the affected smoke
(e) Reason December 7, 2016, for more information. You detectors. This AD was prompted by a
This AD was prompted by low-pressure may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on report that the affected smoke detectors
compressor (LPC) case support inboard pins the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by failed an acceptance test. We are issuing
that may have reduced integrity due to searching for and locating it in Docket No. this AD to correct the unsafe condition
incorrect heat treatment. We are issuing this FAA–2017–0767. on these products.
AD to prevent failure of the LPC case support
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: This AD becomes effective
inboard pins, loss of core to fan case
concentricity, LPC blade rubs and possible (1) The Director of the Federal Register October 31, 2017.
blade release, or an engine under cowl fire. approved the incorporation by reference The Director of the Federal Register
(IBR) of the service information listed in this approved the incorporation by reference
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(f) Compliance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of certain publications listed in this AD
Comply with this AD within the part 51. as of October 31, 2017.
compliance times specified, unless already (2) You must use this service information
ADDRESSES: For service information
done. as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. identified in this final rule, contact
(g) Required Actions (i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Non- Siemens, Aviation Customer Support,
(1) Before exceeding 1,500 flight cycles Modification Service Bulletin Trent XWB 72– 697 Rue Fourny, 78530 Buc, France;
since new, or within 4 months after the AJ443, Revision 1, dated December 21, 2016. phone: (33) 1 3084 6650; fax: (33) 1 3956
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Inspection ......................................... 0.2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $17 ....................................................... $0 $17
Replacement .................................... 0.8 work-hours × $85 per hours = $68 ..................................................... 1,285 1,353
Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Title 49 of the United States Code We determined that this AD will not DIRECTIVES
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue have federalism implications under
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Executive Order 13132. This AD will ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
section 106, describes the authority of not have a substantial direct effect on continues to read as follows:
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the States, on the relationship between Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the national government and the States,
detail the scope of the Agency’s or on the distribution of power and § 39.13 [Amended]
authority. responsibilities among the various
We are issuing this rulemaking under levels of government.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 2.The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: certify this AD: the following new airworthiness
General requirements.’’ Under that directive (AD):
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2017–19–05 Siemens S.A.S.: Amendment
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 39–19035; Docket No. FAA–2017–0099;
air commerce by prescribing regulations (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Product Identifier 2017–NE–02–AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (a) Effective Date
safety in air commerce. This regulation 1979), This AD becomes effective October 31,
is within the scope of that authority (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 2017.
because it addresses an unsafe condition in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
(b) Affected ADs
that is likely to exist or develop on making a regulatory distinction, and
None.
products identified in this rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant
action. economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability
This AD is issued in accordance with on a substantial number of small entities (1) This AD applies to Siemens S.A.S.
authority delegated by the Executive under the criteria of the Regulatory smoke detectors, part numbers (P/Ns)
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Flexibility Act. PMC1102–02, PMC3100–00, and GMC1102–
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 02, with serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 paragraph 1/D/of Siemens Service
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Information Letter (SIL) No. PMC–26–002,
Compliance and Airworthiness safety, Incorporation by reference, Revision No. 1, dated January 2016; or
paragraph 1/D/of Siemens SIL No. PMC–26–
Division, but during this transition Safety.
003, Revision No. 2, dated February 2016.
period, the Executive Director has (2) This AD also applies to those smoke
Adoption of the Amendment
delegated the authority to issue ADs detectors with P/Ns and S/Ns listed in Figure
applicable to engines, propellers, and Accordingly, under the authority 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD; installed on,
appliances to the Manager, Engine and delegated to me by the Administrator, but not limited to, any airplane, certificated
Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as in any category, listed in paragraphs (c)(2)(i)
Innovation Division. follows: or (ii) of this AD.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS AD—P/N AND S/NS OF REPAIRED SMOKE DETECTORS
P/N S/N
PMC1102–2 ................ 2129, 2281, 2335, 2343, 2356, 2399, 2411, 2428, 2588, 2731, 2851, 2888, 3658, 3696, 3710, 3729, 3731, 5032, 5039,
5040, 5107, 5216, 5233, 50069, 50075, 50087, 50122, 50204, 50250, 50264, 50268, 50270, 50272, 50366 and
50386.
PMC3100–00 .............. 201, 208, 213 227, 260, 268, 312, 528, 588, 592, 606, 652, 655, 660, 667, 50037, 50046, 50058, 50060, 50062,
50067, 50070, 50072 and 50090.
(i) in production on Airbus A330, A330 (d) Subject (f) Compliance
freighter, and A380 airplanes; Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Comply with this AD within the
(ii) in service by supplemental type Code 2611, Smoke Detection. compliance times specified, unless already
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certificate modification on: done.
(A) Airbus A319 and A320, and (e) Reason (1) Within 30 days after the effective date
Bombardier CL–600–2B19 (Challenger 850), This AD was prompted by a report that the of this AD, inspect each Siemens smoke
Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) DC–9 affected smoke detectors failed an acceptance detector, or review your maintenance
series 80 airplanes; and test. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure records, to determine if an affected detector
(B) Boeing 737–400 (BDSF), 767, and 747– of the smoke detector, on-board uncontrolled is installed.
8 airplanes. (2) For smoke detectors identified in
fire, and damage to the airplane.
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, replace the
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detectors within the compliance times of the local flight standards district office/ SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E
specified in Figures 2, 3, and 4 to paragraph certificate holding district office. airspace extending up to 700 feet above
(f) of this AD. the surface at Wayne Municipal/Stan
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, Morris Field (formally the Wayne
FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (f) OF THIS Municipal Airport), Wayne, NE, to
contact Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer,
AD—P/N PMC1102–02 FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and accommodate new standard instrument
[Cargo compartments] Airworthiness Division, 1200 District approach procedures for instrument
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– flight rules (IFR) operations at the
Compliance time 238–7655; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
Manufacturing date (after the airport. This action is necessary due to
(month/year) effective date erin.hulverson@faa.gov. the decommissioning of the Wayne non-
of this AD) (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency AD 2016–0024, dated January directional radio beacon (NDB) serving
122010 to 112011 inclu- Within 5 months. 26, 2016, for more information. You may the airport, and cancellation of the NDB
sive. examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the approach. This action enhances the
122011 to 012013 inclu- Within 11 months.
sive.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by safety and management of IFR
searching for and locating it in Docket No. operations at the airport. The new
FAA–2017–0099. airport name was not included in the
FIGURE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (f) OF THIS (j) Material Incorporated by Reference NPRM and is being corrected. The
AD—P/N PMC310–00 DETECTORS (1) The Director of the Federal Register geographic coordinates of the airport
[Cargo compartments] approved the incorporation by reference also are updated to be in concert with
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the FAA’s aeronautical database.
Compliance time paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Manufacturing date (after the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7,
(month/year) effective date part 51. 2017. The Director of the Federal
of this AD) (2) You must use this service information Register approves this incorporation by
as applicable to do the actions required by
032011 to 012012 inclu- Within 5 months. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. reference action under Title 1, Code of
sive. (i) Siemens Service Information Letter (SIL) Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
022012 to 012013 inclu- Within 11 months. the annual revision of FAA Order
No. PMC–26–002, Revision No. 1, dated
sive.
January 2016. 7400.11 and publication of conforming
(ii) Siemens SIL No. PMC–26–003, amendments.
FIGURE 4 TO PARAGRAPH (f) OF THIS Revision No. 2, dated February 2016. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
(3) For Siemens service information
AD—P/N GMC1102–02 identified in this AD, contact Siemens,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
[Passenger cabin or any other location] Aviation Customer Support, 697 Rue Fourny, Points, and subsequent amendments can
78530 Buc, France; phone: (33) 1 3084 6650; be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
Compliance time air_traffic/publications/. For further
Manufacturing date (after the fax: (33) 1 3956 1364.
(month/year) effective date (4) You may view this service information information, you can contact the
of this AD) at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 Administration, 800 Independence
112010 to 022012 inclu- Within 24 months. District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
sive. Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591;
information on the availability of this
032012 to 122012 inclu- Within 36 months.
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
sive. also available for inspection at the
(5) You may view this service information
at the National Archives and Records National Archives and Records
(3) For smoke detectors identified in
paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, replace the Administration (NARA). For information on Administration (NARA). For
detectors within 5 months after the effective the availability of this material at NARA, call information on the availability of FAA
date of this AD. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 741–6030, or go to http://
(g) Installation Prohibition locations.html. www.archives.gov/federal_register/
After the effective date of this AD, do not Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
install on any airplane a smoke detector: September 20, 2017. locations.html.
(1) With a manufacturing date and P/N
listed in Figure 2 or 3 to paragraph (f) of this
Robert J. Ganley, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
AD; Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Designations and Reporting Points, is
(2) listed in Figure 4 to paragraph (f) of this Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. published yearly and effective on
AD unless the detector is marked ‘SIL PMC– [FR Doc. 2017–20425 Filed 9–25–17; 8:45 am] September 15.
26–002’. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation
(AMOCs) Administration, Operations Support
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Group, Central Service Center, 10101
(1) The Manager, FAA, Boston ACO
Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
Federal Aviation Administration 76177; telephone (817) 222–5900.
Division, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In 14 CFR Part 71
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Authority for This Rulemaking
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0287; Airspace
request to your principal inspector or local Docket No. 17–ACE–6] The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
Flight Standards District Office, as regarding aviation safety is found in
appropriate. If sending information directly Amendment of Class E Airspace;
to the manager of the Boston ACO Branch,
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Wayne, NE Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation authority of the FAA Administrator.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, describes in more detail the scope of the
ACTION: Final rule.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
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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 becomes effective October 31, 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 44717 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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