82_FR_49118 82 FR 48915 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes

82 FR 48915 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)

Page Range48915-48917
FR Document2017-22559

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the main entrance door (MED) opened during flight, and by the determination that the ``CABIN DOOR UNLOCK'' crew alerting system (CAS) message may extinguish before the handle latch pin is fully engaged. This AD requires accomplishing an updated rigging procedure for the adjustment of the MED microswitch. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 203 (Monday, October 23, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 203 (Monday, October 23, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48915-48917]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-22559]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0692; Product Identifier 2017-NM-043-AD; Amendment 
39-19075; AD 2017-21-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by a report indicating that the main entrance door (MED) 
opened during flight, and by the determination that the ``CABIN DOOR 
UNLOCK'' crew alerting system (CAS) message may extinguish before the 
handle latch pin is fully engaged. This AD requires accomplishing an 
updated rigging procedure for the adjustment of the MED microswitch. We 
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 27, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station 
D-25, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965-
3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may view this 
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability 
of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0692.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0692; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this 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: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-
1149.

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 certain Gulfstream 
Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on July 17, 2017 (82 FR 32656) (``the NPRM'').
    The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), which is the 
aviation authority for Israel, has issued Israeli Airworthiness 
Directive ISR-I-52-2017-03-28, dated January 3, 2017 (referred to after 
this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Gulfstream 
Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. The MCAI states:

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

    The required actions include accomplishing an updated rigging 
procedure for the adjustment of the MED microswitch. The unsafe 
condition is the in-flight opening of the MED, which could lead to 
structural damage and loss of control of the airplane. You may examine 
the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0692.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

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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 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Gulfstream Aerospace LP has issued Gulfstream G150 Service Bulletin 
150-52-188, dated January 15, 2016. The service information describes 
an updated rigging procedure for the adjustment of the MED microswitch. 
This service information is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 65 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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MED microswitch adjustment............  6 work-hours x $85 per                $3            $513         $33,345
                                         hour = $510.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to 
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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):

2017-21-04 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held 
by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Amendment 39-19075; Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0692; Product Identifier 2017-NM-043-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 27, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 201 through 
318 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the main 
entrance door (MED) opened during flight, and by the determination 
that the ``CABIN DOOR UNLOCK'' crew alerting system (CAS) message 
may extinguish before the handle latch pin is fully engaged. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent the MED from opening during flight, which 
could lead to structural damage and loss of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Rigging Procedure

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Do an 
updated rigging procedure for adjustment of the MED microswitch, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream G150 
Service Bulletin 150-52-188, dated January 15, 2016.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International 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 (i)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal

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inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district 
office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation 
Authority of Israel (CAAI); or the CAAI's authorized Designee. If 
approved by the CAAI Designee, the approval must include the 
Designee's authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) CAAI Airworthiness Directive ISR-I-52-2017-03-28, dated 
January 3, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in 
the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0692.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 
425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149.

(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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Gulfstream G150 Service Bulletin 150-52-188, dated January 
15, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25, 
Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965-3520; 
email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
    (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 October 11, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-22559 Filed 10-20-17; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 48915 principal inspector, or lacking a principal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m. inspector, the manager of the local flight and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, standards district office/certificate holding Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays. The AD docket district office. contains this AD, the regulatory (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 14 CFR Part 39 evaluation, any comments received, and requirement in this AD to obtain corrective other information. The street address for actions from a manufacturer, the action must [Docket No. FAA–2017–0692; Product Identifier 2017–NM–043–AD; Amendment the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– be accomplished using a method approved 5527) is Docket Management Facility, 39–19075; AD 2017–21–04] by the Manager, International Section, U.S. Department of Transportation, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Operations, M–30, West European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design Aerospace LP (Type Certificate 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Washington, DC 20590. the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, (j) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Section, Transport (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Administration (FAA), Department of Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Transportation (DOT). Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Airworthiness Directive 2016–0154, dated ACTION: Final rule. telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227– July 28, 2016, for related information. This 1149. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. This AD was Discussion 2016–9500. (2) For more information about this AD, prompted by a report indicating that the We issued a notice of proposed contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, main entrance door (MED) opened rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR International Section, Transport Standards during flight, and by the determination part 39 by adding an AD that would Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., that the ‘‘CABIN DOOR UNLOCK’’ crew apply to certain Gulfstream Aerospace Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– alerting system (CAS) message may LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. extinguish before the handle latch pin is The NPRM published in the Federal (k) Material Incorporated by Reference fully engaged. This AD requires Register on July 17, 2017 (82 FR 32656) accomplishing an updated rigging (‘‘the NPRM’’). (1) The Director of the Federal Register procedure for the adjustment of the approved the incorporation by reference The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel MED microswitch. We are issuing this (IBR) of the service information listed in this (CAAI), which is the aviation authority AD to address the unsafe condition on paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR for Israel, has issued Israeli these products. part 51. Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52– (2) You must use this service information DATES: This AD is effective November 2017–03–28, dated January 3, 2017 as applicable to do the actions required by 27, 2017. (referred to after this as the Mandatory this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register Continuing Airworthiness Information, (i) Dassault Service Bulletin F20–790, approved the incorporation by reference or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe dated September 14, 2016. of a certain publication listed in this AD condition for certain Gulfstream (ii) Reserved. as of November 27, 2017. Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 (3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: For service information airplanes. The MCAI states: this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet identified in this final rule, contact Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box [The purpose of the Israeli AD is] to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. improve the Main Entrance Door (MED) 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Box 2206, Mail Station D–25, Savannah, microswitch adjustment procedure so that telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// GA 31402–2206; telephone 800–810– the locking indication will be extinguished www.dassaultfalcon.com. 4853; fax 912–965–3520; email pubs@ when the door handle is locked. (4) You may view this service information gulfstream.com; Internet http:// at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, The required actions include www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For accomplishing an updated rigging information on the availability of this technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may view this referenced service procedure for the adjustment of the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. MED microswitch. The unsafe condition (5) You may view this service information information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue is the in-flight opening of the MED, that is incorporated by reference at the which could lead to structural damage National Archives and Records SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the and loss of control of the airplane. You Administration (NARA). For information on FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also may examine the MCAI in the AD the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// available on the Internet at http:// docket on the Internet at http:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for www.regulations.gov by searching for locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 0692. 0692. jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 11, 2017. Examining the AD Docket Comments Dionne Palermo, You may examine the AD docket on We gave the public the opportunity to Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the Internet at http:// participate in developing this AD. We Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for received no comments on the NPRM or [FR Doc. 2017–22564 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– on the determination of the cost to the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0692; or in person at the Docket public. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:55 Oct 20, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23OCR1.SGM 23OCR1

48916 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations Conclusion • Do not add any additional burden This service information is reasonably upon the public than was already available because the interested parties We reviewed the relevant data and proposed in the NPRM. have access to it through their normal determined that air safety and the course of business or by the means public interest require adopting this AD Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 identified in the ADDRESSES section. as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these Gulfstream Aerospace LP has issued Costs of Compliance minor changes: Gulfstream G150 Service Bulletin 150– 52–188, dated January 15, 2016. The We estimate that this AD affects 65 • Are consistent with the intent that airplanes of U.S. registry. service information describes an was proposed in the NPRM for We estimate the following costs to updated rigging procedure for the correcting the unsafe condition; and adjustment of the MED microswitch. comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators MED microswitch adjustment ......................... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ............. $3 $513 $33,345 Authority for This Rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability Title 49 of the United States Code certify that this AD: This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory LP Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes, action’’ under Executive Order 12866; certificated in any category, serial numbers rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 201 through 318 inclusive. section 106, describes the authority of 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (d) Subject Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Air Transport Association (ATA) of detail the scope of the Agency’s 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in America Code 52, Doors. authority. Alaska; and (e) Reason We are issuing this rulemaking under 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, This AD was prompted by a report the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, indicating that the main entrance door (MED) Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: on a substantial number of small entities opened during flight, and by the General requirements.’’ Under that under the criteria of the Regulatory determination that the ‘‘CABIN DOOR section, Congress charges the FAA with Flexibility Act. UNLOCK’’ crew alerting system (CAS) promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 message may extinguish before the handle air commerce by prescribing regulations latch pin is fully engaged. We are issuing this for practices, methods, and procedures Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD to prevent the MED from opening during the Administrator finds necessary for safety, Incorporation by reference, flight, which could lead to structural damage Safety. and loss of control of the airplane. safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority Adoption of the Amendment (f) Compliance because it addresses an unsafe condition Comply with this AD within the that is likely to exist or develop on Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified, unless already products identified in this rulemaking delegated to me by the Administrator, done. action. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (g) Rigging Procedure This AD is issued in accordance with follows: authority delegated by the Executive Within 12 months after the effective date PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of this AD: Do an updated rigging procedure Director, Aircraft Certification Service, for adjustment of the MED microswitch, in as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. DIRECTIVES accordance with the Accomplishment In accordance with that order, issuance Instructions of Gulfstream G150 Service ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 of ADs is normally a function of the Bulletin 150–52–188, dated January 15, 2016. continues to read as follows: Compliance and Airworthiness (h) Other FAA AD Provisions Division, but during this transition Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. period, the Executive Director has The following provisions also apply to this § 39.13 [Amended] AD: delegated the authority to issue ADs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance applicable to transport category ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (AMOCs): The Manager, International airplanes to the Director of the System the following new airworthiness Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Oversight Division. directive (AD): has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 2017–21–04 Gulfstream Aerospace LP AD, if requested using the procedures found Regulatory Findings in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (Type Certificate Previously Held by We determined that this AD will not Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): 39.19, send your request to your principal have federalism implications under Amendment 39–19075; Docket No. inspector or local Flight Standards District jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES Executive Order 13132. This AD will FAA–2017–0692; Product Identifier Office, as appropriate. If sending information not have a substantial direct effect on 2017–NM–043–AD. directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in the States, on the relationship between (a) Effective Date paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may the national government and the States, This AD is effective November 27, 2017. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- or on the distribution of power and REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs approved AMOC, notify your appropriate levels of government. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 48917 inspector, the manager of the local flight DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m. standards district office/certificate holding and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, district office. Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays. The AD docket (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any contains this AD, the regulatory requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 14 CFR Part 39 evaluation, any comments received, and actions from a manufacturer, the action must other information. The street address for be accomplished using a method approved [Docket No. FAA–2017–0563; Product Identifier 2017–NM–021–AD; Amendment the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– by the Manager, International Section, 5527) is Docket Management Facility, 39–19076; AD 2017–21–05] Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the U.S. Department of Transportation, Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI); or RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Operations, M–30, West the CAAI’s authorized Designee. If approved Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, by the CAAI Designee, the approval must Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., include the Designee’s authorized signature. Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Washington, DC 20590. Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) (i) Related Information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Airplanes (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Airworthiness Information (MCAI) CAAI AGENCY: Federal Aviation Engineer, International Section, Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52–2017–03– Administration (FAA), Department of Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 28, dated January 3, 2017, for related Transportation (DOT). Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– information. This MCAI may be found in the ACTION: Final rule. 3356; telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: AD docket on the Internet at http:// 425–227–1149. www.regulations.gov by searching for and SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0692. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A Discussion (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B We issued a notice of proposed International Section, Transport Standards airplanes. This AD was prompted by the rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., determination that new inspection tasks part 39 by adding an AD that would Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– for the drag brace support fitting of the apply to certain Saab AB, Saab 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. main landing gear (MLG) and corrosion Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/ prevention and control program (CPCP) SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The (j) Material Incorporated by Reference related tasks are necessary. This AD NPRM published in the Federal (1) The Director of the Federal Register requires revising the maintenance or Register on June 21, 2017 (82 FR 28271) approved the incorporation by reference inspection program, as applicable, to (‘‘the NPRM’’). (IBR) of the service information listed in this incorporate airworthiness limitations, The European Aviation Safety Agency paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR including new inspection tasks for the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent part 51. for the Member States of the European drag brace support fitting of the MLG (2) You must use this service information Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness and to implement CPCP related tasks. as applicable to do the actions required by Directive 2017–0033, dated February 17, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. 2017 (referred to after this as the (i) Gulfstream G150 Service Bulletin 150– DATES: This AD is effective November Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 52–188, dated January 15, 2016. 27, 2017. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct (ii) Reserved. The Director of the Federal Register an unsafe condition for all Saab AB, (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace approved the incorporation by reference Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/ Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D– of a certain publication listed in this AD SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The 25, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone as of November 27, 2017. MCAI states: 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email ADDRESSES: For service information The airworthiness limitations and/or pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http:// certification maintenance instructions for identified in this final rule, contact Saab www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ SAAB SF340A and 340B, which are AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE–581 88, approved by EASA, are currently defined and technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. Linköping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 (4) You may view this service information published in the SAAB SF340A and 340B 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email Airworthiness Limitation Manual (ALM). at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com; These instructions have been identified as 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For mandatory for continued airworthiness. information on the availability of this Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You may view this referenced service Failure to accomplish these instructions material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. could result in an unsafe condition [reduced (5) You may view this service information information at the FAA, Transport structural integrity of the airplane]. that is incorporated by reference at the Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue Recently, Saab AB, Aeronautics issued National Archives and Records SW., Renton, WA. For information on SAAB SF340A and 340B ALM Revision 1, Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the mainly to add new inspection tasks for the the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Main Landing Gear drag brace support fitting, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// available on the Internet at http:// and to implement Corrosion Prevention and www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for Control Program related tasks. locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– You may examine the MCAI in the 0563. AD docket on the Internet at http:// jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 11, 2017. Examining the AD Docket www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Jeffrey E. Duven, You may examine the AD docket on 0563. Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft the Internet at http:// Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for Comments [FR Doc. 2017–22559 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– We gave the public the opportunity to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0563; or in person at the Docket participate in developing this AD. The VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:55 Oct 20, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23OCR1.SGM 23OCR1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective November 27, 2017.
ContactTom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227- 1149.
FR Citation82 FR 48915 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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