82 FR 44895 - 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 186 (September 27, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 186 (September 27, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-20112 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44895-44898] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-20112] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9386; Product Identifier 2016-NM-056-AD; Amendment 39-19055; AD 2017-19-25] 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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and Model C-295 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of leakage of motorized cross-feed fuel valves. This AD requires repetitive inspections and operational checks of the affected fuel valves, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 1, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 1, 2017. 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].; Internet http://www.eads.net. 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-2016- 9386. 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-2016- 9386; 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 street 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 supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN- 235-300 airplanes; and Model C-295 airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on June 21, 2017 (82 FR 28274) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking that published in the Federal Register on November 25, 2016 (81 FR 85169) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require an inspection of motorized cross- feed fuel valves and, depending on findings, applicable corrective action(s). The NPRM was prompted by leakage of a motorized cross-feed fuel valve. The SNPRM proposed to require a reduced compliance time for the initial inspection, the addition of repetitive inspections and operational checks, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct leaks in a motorized fuel valve, which could lead to failure of the fuel valve and consequent improper fuel system functioning or, in case of the presence of an ignition source, an airplane fire. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0004, dated January 9, 2017 (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; and Model C-295 airplanes. The MCAI states: Leakage of a motorised cross-feed fuel valve Part Number (P/N) 7923227F was reported on a CN-235-100M aeroplane. The leakage was observed through the valve electrical connectors and detected during accomplishment of a functional check in accordance with task 28.007 of the CN-235 Maintenance Review Board Report (MRB CN-235-PV01). Identical motorised fuel valves are installed on civilian CN-235 and C-295 aeroplanes, as cross-feed, shut-off and defueling valves. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of a motorised fuel valve and consequent improper functioning of the fuel system or, in case of an ignition source, could lead to a fire, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potentially unsafe condition, Airbus Defence & Space (D&S) issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)-CN235-28-0001 and AOT-C295-28-0001 to provide inspection instructions. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0071 to require a one-time inspection of the affected motorised fuel valves and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new occurrences of fuel leakage involving the [[Page 44896]] affected motorised fuel valves were reported and Airbus D&S issued Revision 1 of AOT-CN235-28-0001 and Revision 1 of AOT-C295-28-0001 to introduce repetitive inspections and operational checks of the affected motorised fuel valves. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0071, which is superseded, and introduces repetitive inspections and operational checks [and corrective actions, if necessary] of the affected fuel valves. 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-2016- 9386. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant 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 SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus Defense and Space has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-C295-28-0001, Revision 1, dated September 27, 2016; and AOT- CN235-28-0001, Revision 1, dated September 27, 2016. This service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections, replacement of the motorized fuel valves, and operational checks and corrective actions on affected motorized fuel valves. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. 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 14 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection and operational check...... 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 $3,570 hour = $255. Reporting............................. 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 1,190 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that will be required based on the results of the required inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement................................... 5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $38,448 $38,873 $425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition corrective actions for the operational check specified in this AD. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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. [[Page 44897]] 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: 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): 2017-19-25 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-19055; Docket No. FAA-2016-9386; Product Identifier 2016-NM-056-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 1, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to 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; and Model C-295 airplanes; certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by leakage of a motorized cross-feed fuel valve, which was detected during accomplishment of a functional check. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct leaks in a motorized fuel valve, which could lead to failure of the fuel valve and consequent improper fuel system functioning or, in case of the presence of an ignition source, an airplane fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of Motorized Fuel Valves Within the applicable compliance time defined in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Do an initial general visual inspection of each motorized fuel valve having part number (P/N) 7923227F for the presence of fuel on the electrical connectors and inside the receptacles, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-28-0001, Revision 1; or Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-C295-28-0001, Revision 1, both dated September 27, 2016, as applicable. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 flight hours. (1) For airplanes that, as of the effective date of this AD, have accumulated 6,000 flight cycles or more since first flight of the airplane: Do the inspection within 30 flight cycles or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (2) For airplanes that, as of the effective date of this AD, have accumulated less than 6,000 flight cycles since first flight of the airplane: Do the inspection within 300 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) Replacement of Affected Parts If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any leaking of a motorized fuel valve having P/N 7923227F is detected: Before the next flight, replace the affected fuel valve with a serviceable part, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-CN235-28-0001, Revision 1; or Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-C295-28-0001, Revision 1, both dated September 27, 2016, as applicable. A serviceable part is defined as a part that is not defective; it could be a used or new part. Replacement of a motorized fuel valve on an airplane does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane. (i) Operational Check Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, accomplish an operational check of each motorized fuel valve P/N 7923227F, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-CN235-28-0001, Revision 1; or Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT- C295-28-0001, Revision 1, both dated September 27, 2016, as applicable. (j) Corrective Actions If, during any operational check, as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, any discrepancy is detected, as described in Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-CN235-28-0001, Revision 1; or Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-C295-28-0001, Revision 1, both dated September 27, 2016, as applicable: Before further flight, contact the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA) to obtain instructions for corrective actions, and within the compliance time indicated in those instructions accomplish the corrective actions accordingly. (k) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, replacement of a motorized fuel valve having P/N 7923227F with a serviceable part on an airplane is allowed, provided that, within 30 flight cycles or 30 days, whichever occurs first after installation, the part passes an inspection done in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-CN235-28-0001, Revision 1; or Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-C295-28-0001, Revision 1, both dated September 27, 2016, as applicable. (l) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-CN235-28-0001; or Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-C295-28- 0001, both dated February 19, 2016, as applicable. (m) Reporting Requirement At the applicable time specified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD, report all inspection results to Airbus Defense and Space Technical Assistance Center (AMTAC); telephone +34 91 600 79 99; email [email protected] The report must include the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies found, operator name, the airplane model and serial number, valve part number and serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the effective date of this AD. (n) 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 (o)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective [[Page 44898]] 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 Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0004, dated January 9, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9386. (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. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD. (p) 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. (i) Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission, AOT- C295-28-0001, Revision 1, dated September 27, 2016. (ii) Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT- CN235-28-0001, Revision 1, dated September 27, 2016. (3) 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].; Internet http://www.eads.net. (4) 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. (5) 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 14, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-20112 Filed 9-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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* * * * * Internet http://www.eads.net. You may valves and, depending on findings,
Dated: September 8, 2017. view this referenced service information applicable corrective action(s). The
Linda E. McMahon,
at the FAA, Transport Standards NPRM was prompted by leakage of a
Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, motorized cross-feed fuel valve. The
Administrator.
WA. For information on the availability SNPRM proposed to require a reduced
[FR Doc. 2017–20705 Filed 9–26–17; 8:45 am]
of this material at the FAA, call 425– compliance time for the initial
BILLING CODE 8025–01–P 227–1221. It is also available on the inspection, the addition of repetitive
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov inspections and operational checks, and
by searching for and locating Docket No. corrective actions if necessary. We are
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA–2016–9386. issuing this AD to detect and correct
leaks in a motorized fuel valve, which
Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket
could lead to failure of the fuel valve
You may examine the AD docket on and consequent improper fuel system
14 CFR Part 39 the Internet at http:// functioning or, in case of the presence
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9386; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for of an ignition source, an airplane fire.
Identifier 2016–NM–056–AD; Amendment and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– The European Aviation Safety Agency
39–19055; AD 2017–19–25] 9386; or in person at the Docket (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
RIN 2120–AA64
Management Facility between 9 a.m. for the Member States of the European
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus except Federal holidays. The AD docket Directive 2017–0004, dated January 9,
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly contains this AD, the regulatory 2017 (referred to after this as the
Known as Construcciones evaluation, any comments received, and Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes other information. The street address for Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– an unsafe condition for all Airbus
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 5527) is Docket Management Facility, Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235,
Administration (FAA), Department of U.S. Department of Transportation, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and CN–
Transportation (DOT). Docket Operations, M–30, West 235–300 airplanes; and Model C–295
ACTION: Final rule. Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, airplanes. The MCAI states:
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Leakage of a motorised cross-feed fuel
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Washington, DC 20590. valve Part Number (P/N) 7923227F was
airworthiness directive (AD) for all FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: reported on a CN–235–100M aeroplane. The
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace leakage was observed through the valve
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, Engineer, International Section, electrical connectors and detected during
and CN–235–300 airplanes; and Model Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 accomplishment of a functional check in
C–295 airplanes. This AD was prompted Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
accordance with task 28.007 of the CN–235
by reports of leakage of motorized cross- Maintenance Review Board Report (MRB
3356; telephone 425–227–1112; fax CN–235–PV01). Identical motorised fuel
feed fuel valves. This AD requires 425–227–1149.
repetitive inspections and operational valves are installed on civilian CN–235 and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: C–295 aeroplanes, as cross-feed, shut-off and
checks of the affected fuel valves, and defueling valves.
corrective actions if necessary. We are Discussion This condition, if not detected and
issuing this AD to address the unsafe We issued a supplemental notice of corrected, could lead to failure of a motorised
condition on these products. proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to fuel valve and consequent improper
DATES: This AD is effective November 1, functioning of the fuel system or, in case of
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD an ignition source, could lead to a fire,
2017. that would apply to all Airbus Defense possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
The Director of the Federal Register and Space S.A. Model CN–235, CN– and injury to occupants.
approved the incorporation by reference 235–100, CN–235–200, and CN–235– To address this potentially unsafe
of certain publications listed in this AD 300 airplanes; and Model C–295 condition, Airbus Defence & Space (D&S)
as of November 1, 2017. airplanes. The SNPRM published in the issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)–
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ADDRESSES: For service information Federal Register on June 21, 2017 (82 CN235–28–0001 and AOT–C295–28–0001 to
identified in this final rule, contact FR 28274) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We preceded provide inspection instructions.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0071
Airbus Defense and Space Services/ the SNPRM with a notice of proposed
to require a one-time inspection of the
Engineering Support, Avenida de rulemaking that published in the affected motorised fuel valves and,
Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; Federal Register on November 25, 2016 depending on findings, accomplishment of
telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 (81 FR 85169) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The applicable corrective action(s).
585 31 27; email NPRM proposed to require an Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new
MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com.; inspection of motorized cross-feed fuel occurrences of fuel leakage involving the
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affected motorised fuel valves were reported on the determination of the cost to the September 27, 2016; and AOT–CN235–
and Airbus D&S issued Revision 1 of AOT– public. 28–0001, Revision 1, dated September
CN235–28–0001 and Revision 1 of AOT– 27, 2016. This service information
C295–28–0001 to introduce repetitive Conclusion
describes procedures for repetitive
inspections and operational checks of the We reviewed the relevant data and
affected motorised fuel valves.
inspections, replacement of the
determined that air safety and the motorized fuel valves, and operational
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
public interest require adopting this AD checks and corrective actions on
AD 2016–0071, which is superseded, and as proposed except for minor editorial affected motorized fuel valves. These
introduces repetitive inspections and changes. We have determined that these documents are distinct since they apply
operational checks [and corrective actions, if minor changes: to different airplane models. This
necessary] of the affected fuel valves. • Are consistent with the intent that service information is reasonably
was proposed in the SNPRM for available because the interested parties
You may examine the MCAI in the correcting the unsafe condition; and
AD docket on the Internet at http:// have access to it through their normal
• Do not add any additional burden course of business or by the means
www.regulations.gov by searching for upon the public than was already
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– identified in the ADDRESSES section.
proposed in the SNPRM.
9386. Costs of Compliance
Related Service Information Under 1
Comments CFR Part 51 We estimate that this AD affects 14
We gave the public the opportunity to Airbus Defense and Space has issued airplanes of U.S. registry.
participate in developing this AD. We Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) We estimate the following costs to
received no comments on the SNPRM or AOT–C295–28–0001, Revision 1, dated comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection and operational check ................... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ............. $0 $255 $3,570
Reporting ......................................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. 0 85 1,190
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that will be required inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement ................................................................. 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ........................... $38,448 $38,873
We have received no definitive data and suggestions for reducing the burden that is likely to exist or develop on
that will enable us to provide cost should be directed to the FAA at 800 products identified in this rulemaking
estimates for the on-condition corrective Independence Ave. SW., Washington, action.
actions for the operational check DC 20591, ATTN: Information This AD is issued in accordance with
specified in this AD. Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
Paperwork Reduction Act Authority for This Rulemaking
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
A federal agency may not conduct or Title 49 of the United States Code In accordance with that order, issuance
sponsor, and a person is not required to specifies the FAA’s authority to issue of ADs is normally a function of the
respond to, nor shall a person be subject rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Compliance and Airworthiness
to penalty for failure to comply with a section 106, describes the authority of Division, but during this transition
collection of information subject to the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: period, the Executive Director has
requirements of the Paperwork Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more delegated the authority to issue ADs
Reduction Act unless that collection of detail the scope of the Agency’s applicable to transport category
information displays a current valid authority. airplanes to the Director of the System
OMB control number. The control We are issuing this rulemaking under Oversight Division.
number for the collection of information the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Regulatory Findings
paperwork cost associated with this AD General requirements.’’ Under that We determined that this AD will not
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has been detailed in the Costs of section, Congress charges the FAA with have federalism implications under
Compliance section of this document promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Executive Order 13132. This AD will
and includes time for reviewing air commerce by prescribing regulations not have a substantial direct effect on
instructions, as well as completing and for practices, methods, and procedures the States, on the relationship between
reviewing the collection of information. the Administrator finds necessary for the national government and the States,
Therefore, all reporting associated with safety in air commerce. This regulation or on the distribution of power and
this AD is mandatory. Comments is within the scope of that authority responsibilities among the various
concerning the accuracy of this burden because it addresses an unsafe condition levels of government.
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For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Compliance European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
certify that this AD: Comply with this AD within the Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s EASA
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already Design Organization Approval (DOA) to
done. obtain instructions for corrective actions, and
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; within the compliance time indicated in
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (g) Inspection of Motorized Fuel Valves those instructions accomplish the corrective
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Within the applicable compliance time actions accordingly.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); defined in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this (k) Parts Installation Limitation
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in AD: Do an initial general visual inspection of
Alaska; and each motorized fuel valve having part As of the effective date of this AD,
4. Will not have a significant number (P/N) 7923227F for the presence of replacement of a motorized fuel valve having
fuel on the electrical connectors and inside P/N 7923227F with a serviceable part on an
economic impact, positive or negative, airplane is allowed, provided that, within 30
on a substantial number of small entities the receptacles, in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus Defense and Space flight cycles or 30 days, whichever occurs
under the criteria of the Regulatory first after installation, the part passes an
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT–
Flexibility Act. CN235–28–0001, Revision 1; or Airbus inspection done in accordance with the
Defense and Space AOT AOT–C295–28– instructions of Airbus Defense and Space
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AOT AOT–CN235–28–0001, Revision 1; or
0001, Revision 1, both dated September 27,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 2016, as applicable. Repeat the inspection Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT–C295–
safety, Incorporation by reference, thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 flight 28–0001, Revision 1, both dated September
Safety. hours. 27, 2016, as applicable.
(1) For airplanes that, as of the effective (l) Credit for Previous Actions
Adoption of the Amendment date of this AD, have accumulated 6,000 This paragraph provides credit for actions
Accordingly, under the authority flight cycles or more since first flight of the required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,
delegated to me by the Administrator, airplane: Do the inspection within 30 flight if those actions were performed before the
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as cycles or 30 days after the effective date of effective date of this AD using Airbus
this AD, whichever occurs first. Defense and Space AOT AOT–CN235–28–
follows: (2) For airplanes that, as of the effective 0001; or Airbus Defense and Space AOT
date of this AD, have accumulated less than AOT–C295–28–0001, both dated February
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 6,000 flight cycles since first flight of the
DIRECTIVES 19, 2016, as applicable.
airplane: Do the inspection within 300 flight
hours or 30 days after the effective date of (m) Reporting Requirement
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 this AD, whichever occurs later. At the applicable time specified in
continues to read as follows: paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD, report
(h) Replacement of Affected Parts
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. all inspection results to Airbus Defense and
If, during any inspection required by Space Technical Assistance Center
§ 39.13 [Amended] paragraph (g) of this AD, any leaking of a (AMTAC); telephone +34 91 600 79 99; email
motorized fuel valve having P/N 7923227F is mta.technicalservice@airbus.com. The report
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding detected: Before the next flight, replace the must include the inspection results, a
the following new airworthiness affected fuel valve with a serviceable part, in description of any discrepancies found,
directive (AD): accordance with the instructions of Airbus operator name, the airplane model and serial
2017–19–25 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Defense and Space AOT AOT–CN235–28– number, valve part number and serial
(Formerly known as Construcciones 0001, Revision 1; or Airbus Defense and number, and the number of landings and
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39– Space AOT AOT–C295–28–0001, Revision 1, flight hours on the airplane.
19055; Docket No. FAA–2016–9386; both dated September 27, 2016, as (1) If the inspection was done on or after
Product Identifier 2016–NM–056–AD. applicable. A serviceable part is defined as a the effective date of this AD: Submit the
part that is not defective; it could be a used report within 60 days after the inspection.
(a) Effective Date or new part. Replacement of a motorized fuel (2) If the inspection was done before the
This AD is effective November 1, 2017. valve on an airplane does not constitute effective date of this AD: Submit the report
terminating action for the repetitive within 60 days after the effective date of this
(b) Affected ADs inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
None. AD for that airplane.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
(c) Applicability (i) Operational Check The following provisions also apply to this
This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Within 12 months after the effective date AD:
Space S.A. (formerly known as of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model exceed 12 months, accomplish an operational (AMOCs): The Manager, International
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and check of each motorized fuel valve P/N Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
CN–235–300 airplanes; and Model C–295 7923227F, in accordance with the has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
airplanes; certificated in any category, all instructions of Airbus Defense and Space AD, if requested using the procedures found
manufacturer serial numbers. AOT AOT–CN235–28–0001, Revision 1; or in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT–C295– 39.19, send your request to your principal
(d) Subject 28–0001, Revision 1, both dated September inspector or local Flight Standards District
Air Transport Association (ATA) of 27, 2016, as applicable. Office, as appropriate. If sending information
America Code 28, Fuel. directly to the International Section, send it
(j) Corrective Actions to the attention of the person identified in
(e) Reason If, during any operational check, as paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information may
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This AD was prompted by leakage of a required by paragraph (i) of this AD, any be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
motorized cross-feed fuel valve, which was discrepancy is detected, as described in REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
detected during accomplishment of a Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT– approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
functional check. We are issuing this AD to CN235–28–0001, Revision 1; or Airbus principal inspector, or lacking a principal
detect and correct leaks in a motorized fuel Defense and Space AOT AOT–C295–28– inspector, the manager of the local flight
valve, which could lead to failure of the fuel 0001, Revision 1, both dated September 27, standards district office/certificate holding
valve and consequent improper fuel system 2016, as applicable: Before further flight, district office.
functioning or, in case of the presence of an contact the Manager, International Section, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
ignition source, an airplane fire. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
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actions from a manufacturer, the action must 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For You may view this referenced service
be accomplished using a method approved information on the availability of this information at the FAA, Transport
by the Manager, International Section, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the (5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the National Archives and Records the availability of this material at the
approval must include the DOA-authorized Administration (NARA). For information on FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
signature. the availability of this material at NARA, call available on the Internet at http://
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
person is not required to respond to, nor locations.html. 8434.
shall a person be subject to a penalty for Issued in Renton, Washington, on
failure to comply with a collection of September 14, 2017. Examining the AD Docket
information subject to the requirements of Jeffrey E. Duven, You may examine the AD docket on
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that the Internet at http://
collection of information displays a current Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Control Number for this information [FR Doc. 2017–20112 Filed 9–26–17; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 8434; or in person at the Docket
this collection of information is estimated to Management Facility between 9 a.m.
be approximately 5 minutes per response, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
including the time for reviewing instructions, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION except Federal holidays. The AD docket
completing and reviewing the collection of contains this AD, the regulatory
information. All responses to this collection Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and
of information are mandatory. Comments other information. The street address for
concerning the accuracy of this burden and 14 CFR Part 39
suggestions for reducing the burden should
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence [Docket No. FAA–2015–8434; Product 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Identifier 2015–NM–082–AD; Amendment U.S. Department of Transportation,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, 39–19057; AD 2017–19–27] Docket Operations, M–30, West
AES–200. RIN 2120–AA64
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(o) Related Information
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Washington, DC 20590.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Inc., Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0004, dated Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
January 9, 2017, for related information. This Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Administration (FAA), Department of
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Transportation (DOT).
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– ACTION: Final rule.
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
2016–9386. 228–7318; fax 516–794–5531.
(2) For more information about this AD, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Engineer, International Section, Transport Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–401
Discussion
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue and –402 airplanes. This AD was
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone prompted by the discovery of cracking We issued a supplemental notice of
425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. on two test spoiler power control unit proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
(3) Service information identified in this (PCU) manifolds during testing by the amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
AD that is not incorporated by reference is manufacturer. This AD requires that would apply to certain Bombardier,
available at the addresses specified in replacement of affected spoiler PCUs. Inc., Model DHC–8–401 and –402
paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.
We are issuing this AD to address the airplanes. The SNPRM published in the
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference unsafe condition on these products. Federal Register on July 14, 2017 (82 FR
(1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: This AD is effective November 1, 32496) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We preceded
approved the incorporation by reference 2017. the SNPRM with a notice of proposed
(IBR) of the service information listed in this The Director of the Federal Register rulemaking (NPRM) that published in
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR approved the incorporation by reference the Federal Register on January 13,
part 51. of certain publications listed in this AD 2016 (81 FR 1586) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
(2) You must use this service information as of November 1, 2017. NPRM proposed to require replacement
as applicable to do the actions required by of affected spoiler PCUs. The NPRM was
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: For Bombardier, Inc.,
(i) Airbus Defense and Space Alert service information identified in this prompted by the discovery of cracking
Operators Transmission, AOT–C295–28– final rule, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q- on two test spoiler PCU manifolds
0001, Revision 1, dated September 27, 2016. Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt during testing by the manufacturer. The
(ii) Airbus Defense and Space Alert Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, SNPRM proposed to require
Operators Transmission AOT–CN235–28– Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax replacement of affected spoiler PCUs,
0001, Revision 1, dated September 27, 2016. 416–375–4539; email thd.qseries@ and also proposed to add airplanes to
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(3) For service information identified in aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// the applicability. We are issuing this AD
this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space www.bombardier.com. to prevent cracking of the spoiler PCUs
Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de For Parker-Hannifin Corporation that could lead to the loss of multiple
Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone
+34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email
service information identified in this flight controls and landing gear systems.
MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com.; Internet final rule, contact Parker Aerospace, Transport Canada Civil Aviation
http://www.eads.net. 14300 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618; (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
(4) You may view this service information telephone 949–833–3000; fax 949–809– for Canada, has issued Canadian
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 8646; Internet http://www.parker.com. Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–07R2,
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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 November 1, 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 44895 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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