82_FR_49122 82 FR 48919 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes

82 FR 48919 - 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 Range48919-48921
FR Document2017-22560

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra 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)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-22560]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0693; Product Identifier 2017-NM-044-AD; Amendment 
39-19074; AD 2017-21-03]
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 100, Astra SPX, and 1125 
Westwind Astra 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-2017-0693.

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-

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0693; 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 100, Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2017 
(82 FR 35654) (``the NPRM'').
    The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), which is the 
aviation authority for Israel, has issued Israeli Airworthiness 
Directive ISR-I-52-2017-03-29, 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 100, Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra 
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-2017-0693.

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.

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 G100 Service Bulletin 100-52-
312, 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 110 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         $56,430
                                         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:

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PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2017-21-03 Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held 
by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Amendment 39-19074; Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0693; Product Identifier 2017-NM-044-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 100, 
Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes, certificated in any 
category, serial numbers 004, and 011 through 158 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 the adjustment of the MED microswitch, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Gulfstream 
G100 Service Bulletin 100-52-312, 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 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-52-2017-03-29, 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-2017-0693.
    (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 G100 Service Bulletin 100-52-312, 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. 2017-22560 Filed 10-20-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 48919 (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. SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone The Director of the Federal Register intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved the incorporation by reference saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com; of a certain publication listed in this AD approved as an alternative method of Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the as of November 27, 2017. procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1) of (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, ADDRESSES: For service information this AD. identified in this final rule, contact 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For (i) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the availability of this Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. The following provisions also apply to this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Box 2206, Mail Station D–25, Savannah, AD: (5) You may view this service information GA 31402–2206; telephone 800–810– (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance that is incorporated by reference at the 4853; fax 912–965–3520; email pubs@ (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 has the authority to approve AMOCs for this technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You the availability of this material at NARA, call AD, if requested using the procedures found may view this referenced service in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 39.19, send your request to your principal www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- information at the FAA, Transport inspector or local Flight Standards District locations.html. Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue Office, as appropriate. If sending information SW., Renton, WA. For information on 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 paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may Dionne Palermo, available on the Internet at http:// 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– jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES approved AMOC, notify your appropriate [FR Doc. 2017–22562 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] 0693. principal inspector, or lacking a principal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P inspector, the manager of the local flight Examining the AD Docket standards district office/certificate holding district office. You may examine the AD docket on (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any the Internet at http:// requirement in this AD to obtain corrective www.regulations.gov by searching for actions from a manufacturer, the action must and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:55 Oct 20, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23OCR1.SGM 23OCR1

48920 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 0693; or in person at the Docket for Israel, has issued Israeli Conclusion Management Facility between 9 a.m. Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52– and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2017–03–29, dated January 3, 2017 We reviewed the relevant data and except Federal holidays. The AD docket (referred to after this as the Mandatory determined that air safety and the contains this AD, the regulatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, public interest require adopting this AD evaluation, any comments received, and or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe as proposed except for minor editorial other information. The street address for condition for certain Gulfstream changes. We have determined that these the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 100, minor changes: 5527) is Docket Management Facility, Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra • Are consistent with the intent that U.S. Department of Transportation, airplanes. The MCAI states: was proposed in the NPRM for Docket Operations, M–30, West [The purpose of the Israeli AD is] to correcting the unsafe condition; and Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, improve the Main Entrance Door (MED) • Do not add any additional burden 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., microswitch adjustment procedure so that upon the public than was already Washington, DC 20590. the locking indication will be extinguished proposed in the NPRM. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom when the door handle is locked. Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Related Service Information Under 1 International Section, Transport The required actions include CFR Part 51 Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind accomplishing an updated rigging procedure for the adjustment of the Gulfstream Aerospace LP has issued Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; G100 Service Bulletin 100–52–312, telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227– MED microswitch. The unsafe condition is the in-flight opening of the MED, dated January 15, 2016. The service 1149. information describes an updated which could lead to structural damage SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rigging procedure for the adjustment of and loss of control of the airplane. You Discussion may examine the MCAI in the AD the MED microswitch. This service docket on the Internet at http:// information is reasonably available We issued a notice of proposed www.regulations.gov by searching for because the interested parties have rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– access to it through their normal course part 39 by adding an AD that would 0693. of business or by the means identified apply to certain Gulfstream Aerospace in the ADDRESSES section. LP Model Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, Comments and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes. Costs of Compliance The NPRM published in the Federal We gave the public the opportunity to Register on July 17, 2017 (82 FR 35654) participate in developing this AD. We We estimate that this AD affects 110 (‘‘the NPRM’’). received no comments on the NPRM or airplanes of U.S. registry. The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel on the determination of the cost to the We estimate the following costs to (CAAI), which is the aviation authority public. 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 $56,430 Authority for This Rulemaking This AD is issued in accordance with For the reasons discussed above, I authority delegated by the Executive certify that this AD: Title 49 of the United States Code Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory specifies the FAA’s authority to issue as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the In accordance with that order, issuance section 106, describes the authority of DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures of ADs is normally a function of the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Compliance and Airworthiness Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in detail the scope of the Agency’s Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has Alaska; and authority. 4. Will not have a significant delegated the authority to issue ADs We are issuing this rulemaking under applicable to transport category economic impact, positive or negative, the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, airplanes to the Director of the System on a substantial number of small entities Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: under the criteria of the Regulatory Oversight Division. General requirements.’’ Under that Flexibility Act. section, Congress charges the FAA with Regulatory Findings promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 air commerce by prescribing regulations We determined that this AD will not Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation for practices, methods, and procedures have federalism implications under safety, Incorporation by reference, jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES the Administrator finds necessary for Executive Order 13132. This AD will Safety. safety in air commerce. This regulation not have a substantial direct effect on is within the scope of that authority the States, on the relationship between Adoption of the Amendment because it addresses an unsafe condition the national government and the States, Accordingly, under the authority that is likely to exist or develop on or on the distribution of power and delegated to me by the Administrator, products identified in this rulemaking responsibilities among the various the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as action. levels of government. follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:55 Oct 20, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23OCR1.SGM 23OCR1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 48921 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIRECTIVES REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Federal Aviation Administration ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 principal inspector, or lacking a principal continues to read as follows: inspector, the manager of the local flight 14 CFR Part 39 standards district office/certificate holding Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. district office. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0697; Product (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2017–NM–041–AD; Amendment § 39.13 [Amended] requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 39–19080; AD 2017–21–09] ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64 the following new airworthiness be accomplished using a method approved directive (AD): by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. 2017–21–03 Gulfstream Aerospace LP Airplanes Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI); or (Type Certificate Previously Held by the CAAI’s authorized Designee. If approved AGENCY: Federal Aviation Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): by the CAAI Designee, the approval must Amendment 39–19074; Docket No. Administration (FAA), Department of include the Designee’s authorized signature. FAA–2017–0693; Product Identifier Transportation (DOT). 2017–NM–044–AD. (i) Related Information ACTION: Final rule. (a) Effective Date (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) CAAI SUMMARY: We are adopting a new This AD is effective November 27, 2017. Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52–2017–03– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain (b) Affected ADs 29, dated January 3, 2017, for related Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes None. information. This MCAI may be found in the and Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, AD docket on the Internet at http:// –100 IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, and (c) Applicability www.regulations.gov by searching for and –200 IGW airplanes. This AD was This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0693. (2) For more information about this AD, prompted by an evaluation by the LP Model Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and design approval holder indicating that 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes, certificated contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, in any category, serial numbers 004, and 011 International Section, Transport Standards the forward pressure bulkhead is subject through 158 inclusive. Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., to widespread fatigue damage. This AD Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– requires repetitive detailed inspections (d) Subject 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. of the web aft face of the forward Air Transport Association (ATA) of pressure bulkhead for any cracking and America Code 52, Doors. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference discrepancy, and repair if necessary. (1) The Director of the Federal Register This AD also requires modification of (e) Reason approved the incorporation by reference This AD was prompted by a report (IBR) of the service information listed in this the forward pressure bulkhead, which indicating that the main entrance door (MED) paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR would terminate the inspections. We are opened during flight, and by the part 51. issuing this AD to address the unsafe determination that the ‘‘CABIN DOOR (2) You must use this service information condition on these products. UNLOCK’’ crew alerting system (CAS) as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: This AD is effective November message may extinguish before the handle this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 27, 2017. latch pin is fully engaged. We are issuing this (i) Gulfstream G100 Service Bulletin 100– The Director of the Federal Register AD to prevent the MED from opening during 52–312, dated January 15, 2016. flight, which could lead to structural damage approved the incorporation by reference (ii) Reserved. and loss of control of the airplane. (3) For service information identified in of certain publications listed in this AD this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace as of November 27, 2017. (f) Compliance Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D– ADDRESSES: For service information Comply with this AD within the 25, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone identified in this final rule, contact compliance times specified, unless already 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email Embraer S.A., Technical Publications done. pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http:// Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria (g) Rigging Procedure www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. Within 12 months after the effective date Jose dos Campos—SP—Brazil; (4) You may view this service information of this AD: Do an updated rigging procedure at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, telephone +55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 for the adjustment of the MED microswitch, 3309–0732; fax +55 12 3927–7546; 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For in accordance with the Accomplishment email distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet information on the availability of this Instructions of Gulfstream G100 Service http://www.flyembraer.com. You may material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Bulletin 100–52–312, dated January 15, 2016. view this referenced service information (5) You may view this service information (h) Other FAA AD Provisions that is incorporated by reference at the at the FAA, Transport Standards The following provisions also apply to this National Archives and Records Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, AD: Administration (NARA). For information on WA. For information on the availability (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call of this material at the FAA, call 425– (AMOCs): The Manager, International 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 227–1221. It is also available on the Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- locations.html. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov has the authority to approve AMOCs for this by searching for and locating Docket No. jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES AD, if requested using the procedures found Issued in Renton, Washington, on October FAA–2017–0697. in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 11, 2017. 39.19, send your request to your principal Jeffrey E. Duven, Examining the AD Docket inspector or local Flight Standards District Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft You may examine the AD docket on Office, as appropriate. If sending information Certification Service. the Internet at http:// directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in [FR Doc. 2017–22560 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. 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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 48919 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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