82 FR 51340 - 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 213 (November 6, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 213 (November 6, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-23344 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 213 (Monday, November 6, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51340-51342] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-23344] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0777; Product Identifier 2017-NM-050-AD; Amendment 39-19089; AD 2017-22-09] 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 SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of natural stall events in icing conditions, without prior stall warnings. This AD requires modifying the stall warning system, installing new stall warning computers, and activating the stall warning system. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 11, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 11, 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 [[Page 51341]] 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-2017-0777. 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- 0777; 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 SAAB 340B airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38621) (``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 2017-0067, dated April 24, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 340B airplanes. The MCAI states: A few natural stall events, specifically when operating in icing conditions, have been experienced on SAAB 340 series aeroplanes, without receiving a prior stall warning. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, SAAB developed a modified stall warning system, incorporating improved stall warning logic, and issued various Service Bulletins (SB) providing instructions to replace the Stall Warning Computer (SWC) with a new SWC, and instructions to activate the new SWC. The new system includes stall warning curves optimized for operation in icing conditions, which are activated by selection of Engine Anti-Ice. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0218 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2016-22-15, Amendment 39-18704 (81 FR 76843, November 4, 2016)] to require installation and activation of the improved SWC. That [EASA] AD excluded certain SAAB 340B aeroplanes by s/n [serial number]. Since EASA AD 2014-0218 was issued, SAAB developed a technical solution applicable for some of those previously excluded aeroplanes, and issued SB 340-27-117 and SB 340-27-118, providing instructions to modify and activate the new SWC. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires installation and activation of the improved SWC. 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- 0777. 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 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued Service Bulletin 340-27-117, dated January 23, 2017. This service information describes procedures for modifying the stall warning system. Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has also issued Service Bulletin 340-27- 118, dated January 23, 2017. This service information describes procedures for installing new stall warning computers and activating the modified stall warning system. 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 4 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification, installation, and 78 work-hours x $85 per $33,000 $39,630 $158,520 activation. hour = $6,630. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 51342]] 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): 2017-22-09 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems): Amendment 39-19089; Docket No. FAA-2017-0777; Product Identifier 2017-NM-050-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 11, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 340B airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 362, 363, 385, and 405. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of natural stall events in icing conditions, without prior stall warnings. We are issuing this AD to prevent a natural stall event in icing conditions without any stall warning, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (1) Install a provision for a modified stall warning system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-117, dated January 23, 2017. (2) Install new stall warning computers and activate the modified stall warning system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-118, dated January 23, 2017. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition After modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no person may install a stall warning computer having part number (P/N) 20AK5 or P/N 0020AK5 on that airplane. (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's 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 2017-0067, dated April 24, 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-2017-0777. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. (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 Service Bulletin 340-27-117, dated January 23, 2017. (ii) Saab Service Bulletin 340-27-118, dated January 23, 2017. (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 19, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-23344 Filed 11-3-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 350A35–0132–01 is fitted with bearing P/N (4) You may view this service information
DIRECTIVES 704A33651269. at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
(2) Within 600 hours TIS and thereafter at Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 intervals not to exceed 600 hours TIS: Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
(i) Visually inspect the bearing for bronze information on the availability of this
continues to read as follows: material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
particles in the grease. If there are any bronze
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. particles in the grease, before further flight, (5) You may view this service information
replace the bearing with bearing P/N that is incorporated by reference at the
§ 39.13 [Amended] 704A33651269. This constitutes terminating National Archives and Records
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by action for the inspections in this AD. Administration (NARA). For information on
(ii) Manually rotate the bearing and inspect the availability of this material at NARA, call
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
for a friction point, brinelling, and a noise (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
2013–15–03, Amendment 39–17519 (78 from the bearing. If there is a hard point, any www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
FR 44422, July 24, 2013), and adding the brinelling, or any noise from the bearing, locations.html.
following new AD: before further flight, replace the bearing with
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 17,
2017–22–05 Airbus Helicopters (Previously bearing P/N 704A33651269.
2017.
Eurocopter France): Amendment 39– (3) Replacing bearing P/N 704A33651243
with bearing P/N 704A33651269, or James A. Grigg,
19085; Docket No. FAA–2015–4031;
Product Identifier 2014–SW–072–AD. replacing hydraulic pump drive assembly Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
P/N 350A35–0132–00 with hydraulic pump Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
(a) Applicability drive assembly P/N 350A35–0132–01, [FR Doc. 2017–23193 Filed 11–3–17; 8:45 am]
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters constitutes terminating action for the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, inspections required by this AD.
AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, and (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
AS350D1 helicopters with a hydraulic pump (AMOCs) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
drive bearing (bearing) part number (P/N)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
704A33651243 installed, certificated in any Federal Aviation Administration
Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
category.
AD. Send your proposal to: Stephen Barbini,
(b) Unsafe Condition Manager, Safety Management Section, Policy 14 CFR Part 39
This AD defines the unsafe condition as and Innovation Division, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; [Docket No. FAA–2017–0777; Product
the seizure of the bearing. This condition Identifier 2017–NM–050–AD; Amendment
could result in hydraulic pump drive belt telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW-
FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 39–19089; AD 2017–22–09]
failure, loss of hydraulic servo assistance,
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 RIN 2120–AA64
and subsequent loss of control of the
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
helicopter.
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
(c) Affected ADs you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as
This AD supersedes AD 2013–15–03, Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)
Amendment 39–17519 (78 FR 44422, July 24, the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before Airplanes
2013).
operating any aircraft complying with this
(d) Effective Date AD through an AMOC. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
This AD becomes effective December 11, (h) Additional Information
2017.
Transportation (DOT).
The subject of this AD is addressed in ACTION: Final rule.
(e) Compliance European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
You are responsible for performing each No. 2014–0233, dated October 23, 2014. You SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
action required by this AD within the may view the EASA AD on the Internet at airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
specified compliance time unless it has http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA–2015–4031.
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model
already been accomplished prior to that time. SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was
(f) Required Actions (i) Subject prompted by reports of natural stall
(1) For each bearing with less than 115 Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) events in icing conditions, without prior
Code: 2913, Hydraulic Pump (Electric/ stall warnings. This AD requires
hours time-in-service (TIS), before
Engine), Main. modifying the stall warning system,
accumulating 150 hours TIS, and for each
bearing with 115 or more hours TIS, within (j) Material Incorporated by Reference installing new stall warning computers,
50 hours TIS, and for all helicopters (1) The Director of the Federal Register and activating the stall warning system.
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours approved the incorporation by reference of We are issuing this AD to address the
TIS: the service information listed in this unsafe condition on these products.
(i) Grease each bearing in accordance with paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR DATES: This AD is effective December
the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph part 51.
3.B.2.b., of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service 11, 2017.
(2) You must use this service information The Director of the Federal Register
Bulletin No. AS350–63.00.24, Revision 0, as applicable to do the actions required by
dated October 21, 2014 (ASB). this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference
(ii) Perform a test ground run. Inspect all (i) Airbus Helicopters Alert Service of certain publications listed in this AD
grease that comes out of the bearing during Bulletin No. AS350–63.00.24, Revision 0, as of December 11, 2017.
the ground run and all grease around the dated October 21, 2014. ADDRESSES: For service information
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bearing for bronze particles. (ii) Reserved.
(iii) If there are any bronze particles in the
identified in this final rule, contact Saab
(3) For Airbus Helicopters service AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE–581 88,
grease, before further flight, replace the information identified in this AD, contact
bearing with bearing P/N 704A33651269. contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum
Linköping, Sweden; telephone +46 13
This constitutes terminating action for the Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
inspections in this AD. (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1)(iii) of this AD: 641–3775; or at http:// Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
Hydraulic pump drive assembly P/N www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may view this referenced service
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information at the FAA, Transport The European Aviation Safety Agency Comments
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European We gave the public the opportunity to
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness participate in developing this AD. We
the availability of this material at the
Directive 2017–0067, dated April 24, received no comments on the NPRM or
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
2017 (referred to after this as the on the determination of the cost to the
available on the Internet at http://
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness public.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Conclusion
0777. an unsafe condition for certain Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 340B We reviewed the relevant data and
Examining the AD Docket airplanes. The MCAI states: determined that air safety and the
You may examine the AD docket on public interest require adopting this AD
A few natural stall events, specifically
the Internet at http:// as proposed except for minor editorial
when operating in icing conditions, have
www.regulations.gov by searching for been experienced on SAAB 340 series changes. We have determined that these
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– aeroplanes, without receiving a prior stall minor changes:
0777; or in person at the Docket warning. • Are consistent with the intent that
Management Facility between 9 a.m. This condition, if not corrected, could was proposed in the NPRM for
result in loss of control of the aeroplane. correcting the unsafe condition; and
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, To address this potential unsafe condition,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket SAAB developed a modified stall warning • Do not add any additional burden
contains this AD, the regulatory system, incorporating improved stall warning upon the public than was already
evaluation, any comments received, and logic, and issued various Service Bulletins proposed in the NPRM.
other information. The street address for (SB) providing instructions to replace the
Stall Warning Computer (SWC) with a new Related Service Information Under 1
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
SWC, and instructions to activate the new CFR Part 51
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
SWC. The new system includes stall warning
U.S. Department of Transportation, curves optimized for operation in icing
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued
Docket Operations, M–30, West conditions, which are activated by selection Service Bulletin 340–27–117, dated
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, of Engine Anti-Ice. January 23, 2017. This service
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–0218 information describes procedures for
Washington, DC 20590. [which corresponds to FAA AD 2016–22–15, modifying the stall warning system.
Amendment 39–18704 (81 FR 76843, Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has also
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
November 4, 2016)] to require installation
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace issued Service Bulletin 340–27–118,
and activation of the improved SWC. That
Engineer, International Section, [EASA] AD excluded certain SAAB 340B dated January 23, 2017. This service
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 aeroplanes by s/n [serial number]. information describes procedures for
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– Since EASA AD 2014–0218 was issued, installing new stall warning computers
3356; telephone 425–227–1112; fax SAAB developed a technical solution and activating the modified stall
425–227–1149. applicable for some of those previously warning system.
excluded aeroplanes, and issued SB 340–27– This service information is reasonably
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 117 and SB 340–27–118, providing
instructions to modify and activate the new available because the interested parties
Discussion have access to it through their normal
SWC.
We issued a notice of proposed For the reasons described above, this course of business or by the means
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR [EASA] AD requires installation and identified in the ADDRESSES section.
part 39 by adding an AD that would activation of the improved SWC.
Costs of Compliance
apply to certain Saab AB, Saab You may examine the MCAI in the
Aeronautics Model SAAB 340B AD docket on the Internet at http:// We estimate that this AD affects 4
airplanes. The NPRM published in the www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes of U.S. registry.
Federal Register on August 15, 2017 (82 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– We estimate the following costs to
FR 38621) (‘‘the NPRM’’). 0777. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification, installation, and activation ......... 78 work-hours × $85 per hour = $6,630 ........ $33,000 $39,630 $158,520
Authority for This Rulemaking General requirements.’’ Under that This AD is issued in accordance with
Title 49 of the United States Code section, Congress charges the FAA with authority delegated by the Executive
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, air commerce by prescribing regulations as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
section 106, describes the authority of for practices, methods, and procedures In accordance with that order, issuance
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the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the Administrator finds necessary for of ADs is normally a function of the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more safety in air commerce. This regulation Compliance and Airworthiness
detail the scope of the Agency’s is within the scope of that authority Division, but during this transition
authority. because it addresses an unsafe condition period, the Executive Director has
We are issuing this rulemaking under that is likely to exist or develop on delegated the authority to issue ADs
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, products identified in this rulemaking applicable to transport category
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: action.
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airplanes to the Director of the System (e) Reason searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
Oversight Division. This AD was prompted by reports of 2017–0777.
natural stall events in icing conditions, (2) For more information about this AD,
Regulatory Findings without prior stall warnings. We are issuing contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
We determined that this AD will not this AD to prevent a natural stall event in Engineer, International Section, Transport
icing conditions without any stall warning, Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
have federalism implications under SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
Executive Order 13132. This AD will which could result in loss of control of the
airplane. 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between (f) Compliance (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
the national government and the States, Comply with this AD within the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
or on the distribution of power and approved the incorporation by reference
compliance times specified, unless already
responsibilities among the various (IBR) of the service information listed in this
done.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
levels of government.
(g) Modification part 51.
For the reasons discussed above, I (2) You must use this service information
certify that this AD: Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, do the actions specified in as applicable to do the actions required by
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Install a provision for a modified stall (i) Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–117,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the dated January 23, 2017.
warning system, in accordance with the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service (ii) Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–118,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Bulletin 340–27–117, dated January 23, 2017. dated January 23, 2017.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) Install new stall warning computers and (3) For service information identified in
Alaska; and activate the modified stall warning system, in this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
4. Will not have a significant accordance with the Accomplishment SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone
economic impact, positive or negative, Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340–27– +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
on a substantial number of small entities 118, dated January 23, 2017. saab340.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
under the criteria of the Regulatory (h) Parts Installation Prohibition (4) You may view this service information
Flexibility Act. at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
After modification of an airplane as
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
person may install a stall warning computer information on the availability of this
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
having part number (P/N) 20AK5 or P/N
safety, Incorporation by reference, 0020AK5 on that airplane. (5) You may view this service information
Safety. that is incorporated by reference at the
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records
Adoption of the Amendment Administration (NARA). For information on
The following provisions also apply to this
Accordingly, under the authority AD: the availability of this material at NARA, call
delegated to me by the Administrator, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (AMOCs): The Manager, International www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
follows: Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, locations.html.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS AD, if requested using the procedures found 19, 2017.
DIRECTIVES in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Jeffrey E. Duven,
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Certification Service.
continues to read as follows: Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it [FR Doc. 2017–23344 Filed 11–3–17; 8:45 am]
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. to the attention of the person identified in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
§ 39.13 [Amended]
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the following new airworthiness approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
directive (AD): principal inspector, or lacking a principal Federal Aviation Administration
inspector, the manager of the local flight
2017–22–09 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics standards district office/certificate holding
(Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab district office.
14 CFR Part 71
Aerosystems): Amendment 39–19089; (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Docket No. FAA–2017–0777; Product [Docket No. FAA–2017–0354; Airspace
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Docket No. 17–ACE–8]
Identifier 2017–NM–050–AD.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(a) Effective Date be accomplished using a method approved Amendment of Class E Airspace;
This AD is effective December 11, 2017. by the Manager, International Section, Seward, NE
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
(b) Affected ADs European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or AGENCY: Federal Aviation
None. Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’s EASA Design Administration (FAA), DOT.
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by ACTION: Final rule.
(c) Applicability the DOA, the approval must include the
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab DOA-authorized signature. SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E
Pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, airspace extending upward from 700
(j) Related Information
Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 340B feet above the surface at Seward
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Municipal Airport, Seward, NE, to
numbers 362, 363, 385, and 405.
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0067, dated accommodate new standard instrument
(d) Subject April 24, 2017, for related information. This approach procedures for instrument
Air Transport Association (ATA) of MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the flight rules (IFR) operations at the
America Code 27, Flight Controls. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by airport. This action is necessary due to
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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 December 11, 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 51340 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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