82 FR 48917 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-22562 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 203 (Monday, October 23, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 48917-48919] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-22562] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0563; Product Identifier 2017-NM-021-AD; Amendment 39-19076; AD 2017-21-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by the determination that new inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) and corrosion prevention and control program (CPCP) related tasks are necessary. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate airworthiness limitations, including new inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the MLG and to implement CPCP related tasks. 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 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. 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-2017-0563. 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- 0563; 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 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 21, 2017 (82 FR 28271) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0033, dated February 17, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations and/or certification maintenance instructions for SAAB SF340A and 340B, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the SAAB SF340A and 340B Airworthiness Limitation Manual (ALM). These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [reduced structural integrity of the airplane]. Recently, Saab AB, Aeronautics issued SAAB SF340A and 340B ALM Revision 1, mainly to add new inspection tasks for the Main Landing Gear drag brace support fitting, and to implement Corrosion Prevention and Control Program related tasks. 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- 0563. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The [[Page 48918]] following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response. Request To Clarify the Reason for the NPRM Silver Airways requested clarification of the need for an AD. Silver Airways stated that the proposed requirements are already covered by the airworthiness limitation manual. We agree that clarification is necessary. Once an aircraft is produced under a type certificate, the type design of that particular aircraft is fixed in time. Under 14 CFR 21.31(c), the airworthiness limitation section (ALS) is part of a product's type design. In order to require a revision to an ALS for in-service aircraft, the FAA issues an AD under notice and comment rulemaking procedures in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Therefore, an AD is necessary to mandate the airworthiness limitations in SAAB 340 Airworthiness Limitation Manual, Revision 1, dated December 1, 2016, including inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the MLG and CPCP related tasks. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed. 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 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued SAAB 340 Airworthiness Limitation Manual, Revision 1, dated December 1, 2016. This service information describes airworthiness limitations, including inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the MLG and CPCP related tasks. 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 87 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revision of the airplane maintenance 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $7,395 or inspection program. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: 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): 2017-21-05 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems): Amendment 39-19076; Docket No. FAA-2017-0563; Product Identifier 2017-NM-021-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 27, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before December 1, 2016. [[Page 48919]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the determination that new inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) and corrosion prevention and control program (CPCP) related tasks are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate airworthiness limitations, including inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the MLG and CPCP related tasks, specified in SAAB 340 Airworthiness Limitation Manual, Revision 1, dated December 1, 2016. The compliance time for the initial airworthiness limitation tasks is at the applicable compliance time specified in SAAB 340 Airworthiness Limitation Manual, Revision 1, dated December 1, 2016, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. (i) 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 (j)(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 actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0033, dated February 17, 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-2017-0563. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, ANM-116, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149. (k) 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) SAAB 340 Airworthiness Limitation Manual, Revision 1, dated December 1, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. (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. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-22562 Filed 10-20-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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following presents the comment Therefore, an AD is necessary to Related Service Information Under 1
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s mandate the airworthiness limitations CFR Part 51
response. in SAAB 340 Airworthiness Limitation
Manual, Revision 1, dated December 1, Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued
Request To Clarify the Reason for the SAAB 340 Airworthiness Limitation
NPRM 2016, including inspection tasks for the
drag brace support fitting of the MLG Manual, Revision 1, dated December 1,
Silver Airways requested clarification and CPCP related tasks. We have not 2016. This service information describes
of the need for an AD. Silver Airways changed this AD in this regard. airworthiness limitations, including
stated that the proposed requirements inspection tasks for the drag brace
are already covered by the airworthiness Conclusion support fitting of the MLG and CPCP
limitation manual. We reviewed the relevant data, related tasks. This service information is
We agree that clarification is reasonably available because the
considered the comment received, and
necessary. Once an aircraft is produced interested parties have access to it
determined that air safety and the
under a type certificate, the type design through their normal course of business
public interest require adopting this AD
of that particular aircraft is fixed in or by the means identified in the
as proposed. We have determined that
time. Under 14 CFR 21.31(c), the ADDRESSES section.
these minor changes:
airworthiness limitation section (ALS) is
part of a product’s type design. In order • Are consistent with the intent that Costs of Compliance
to require a revision to an ALS for in- was proposed in the NPRM for
service aircraft, the FAA issues an AD correcting the unsafe condition; and We estimate that this AD affects 87
under notice and comment rulemaking • Do not add any additional burden airplanes of U.S. registry.
procedures in accordance with the upon the public than was already We estimate the following costs to
Administrative Procedure Act (APA). proposed in the NPRM. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Revision of the airplane maintenance or in- 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $7,395
spection program.
Authority for This Rulemaking airplanes to the Director of the System the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Oversight Division. follows:
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, We determined that this AD will not DIRECTIVES
section 106, describes the authority of have federalism implications under
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Executive Order 13132. This AD will ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more not have a substantial direct effect on continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s the States, on the relationship between
authority. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the national government and the States,
We are issuing this rulemaking under or on the distribution of power and § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, responsibilities among the various
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: levels of government. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
General requirements.’’ Under that For the reasons discussed above, I the following new airworthiness
section, Congress charges the FAA with certify that this AD: directive (AD):
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2017–21–05 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics
air commerce by prescribing regulations action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab
for practices, methods, and procedures 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Aerosystems): Amendment 39–19076;
the Administrator finds necessary for DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Docket No. FAA–2017–0563; Product
safety in air commerce. This regulation (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Identifier 2017–NM–021–AD.
is within the scope of that authority 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Effective Date
Alaska; and
that is likely to exist or develop on 4. Will not have a significant This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
products identified in this rulemaking economic impact, positive or negative, (b) Affected ADs
action. on a substantial number of small entities
None.
This AD is issued in accordance with under the criteria of the Regulatory
authority delegated by the Executive Flexibility Act. (c) Applicability
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB,
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES
In accordance with that order, issuance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Saab Aerosystems) Model 340A (SAAB/
of ADs is normally a function of the safety, Incorporation by reference, SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes,
Compliance and Airworthiness Safety. certificated in any category, with an original
Division, but during this transition certificate of airworthiness or original export
Adoption of the Amendment
period, the Executive Director has certificate of airworthiness that was issued
delegated the authority to issue ADs Accordingly, under the authority on or before December 1, 2016.
applicable to transport category delegated to me by the Administrator,
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(d) Subject be accomplished using a method approved DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Air Transport Association (ATA) of by the Manager, International Section,
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Federal Aviation Administration
Checks. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’ EASA Design 14 CFR Part 39
(e) Reason
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
This AD was prompted by the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0693; Product
the DOA, the approval must include the
determination that new inspection tasks for Identifier 2017–NM–044–AD; Amendment
DOA-authorized signature. 39–19074; AD 2017–21–03]
the drag brace support fitting of the main
landing gear (MLG) and corrosion prevention (j) Related Information RIN 2120–AA64
and control program (CPCP) related tasks are
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0033, dated Aerospace LP (Type Certificate
(f) Compliance February 17, 2017, for related information. Previously Held by Israel Aircraft
Comply with this AD within the This MCAI may be found in the AD docket Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes
compliance times specified, unless already on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
done. by searching for and locating Docket No.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
FAA–2017–0563.
Administration (FAA), Department of
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Transportation. (DOT).
Revision (2) For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace ACTION: Final rule.
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance or Engineer, International Section, ANM–116,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
inspection program, as applicable, to airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
incorporate airworthiness limitations, Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227– Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model
including inspection tasks for the drag brace
support fitting of the MLG and CPCP related 1149. Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and 1125
tasks, specified in SAAB 340 Airworthiness Westwind Astra airplanes. This AD was
Limitation Manual, Revision 1, dated (k) Material Incorporated by Reference prompted by a report indicating that the
December 1, 2016. The compliance time for (1) The Director of the Federal Register main entrance door (MED) opened
the initial airworthiness limitation tasks is at approved the incorporation by reference during flight, and by the determination
the applicable compliance time specified in (IBR) of the service information listed in this that the ‘‘CABIN DOOR UNLOCK’’ crew
SAAB 340 Airworthiness Limitation Manual, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR alerting system (CAS) message may
Revision 1, dated December 1, 2016, or part 51. extinguish before the handle latch pin is
within 30 days after the effective date of this fully engaged. This AD requires
(2) You must use this service information
AD, whichever occurs later.
as applicable to do the actions required by accomplishing an updated rigging
(h) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. procedure for the adjustment of the
Critical Design Configuration Control (i) SAAB 340 Airworthiness Limitation MED microswitch. We are issuing this
Limitations (CDCCLs) Manual, Revision 1, dated December 1, 2016. AD to address the unsafe condition on
After the maintenance or inspection (ii) Reserved. these products.
program, as applicable, has been revised as (3) For service information identified in DATES: This AD is effective November
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
27, 2017.
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procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of (4) You may view this service information
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(AMOCs): The Manager, International National Archives and Records gulfstream.com; Internet http://
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
Administration (NARA). For information on
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
directly to the International Section, send it the availability of this material at the
11, 2017.
to the attention of the person identified in FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
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be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.regulations.gov by searching for
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
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standards district office/certificate holding
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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 27, 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 48917 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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