82 FR 52840 - Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 219 (November 15, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 219 (November 15, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-22561 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52840-52844] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-22561] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9568; Product Identifier 2016-NM-150-AD; Amendment 39-19077; AD 2017-21-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 328 Support Services GmbH Model 328-100 and Model 328-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of broken bonding wires of certain fuel line clamps. This AD requires repetitive inspections of certain fuel line clamps for discrepancies; repetitive inspections of certain parts for chafing marks; and replacement of any discrepant parts. This AD also includes an optional modification, which is a terminating action for the inspections. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 20, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 20, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact 328 Support Services GmbH, Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D-82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone +49 8153 88111 6666; fax +49 8153 88111 6565; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.328support.de. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9568. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9568; 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: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227- 1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain 328 Support Services GmbH Model 328-100 and Model 328-300 airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2017 (82 FR 29786) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on January 11, 2017 (82 FR 3217) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require a one- time inspection of certain fuel line clamps for discrepancies, and replacement of any discrepant clamps. The NPRM was prompted by reports of broken bonding wires of certain fuel line clamps. The SNPRM proposed to expand the applicability and require repetitive inspections of certain fuel line clamps for discrepancies; repetitive inspections of certain jet fuel pumps, connection parts, and fuel lines for chafing marks; a measurement of the depth of the chafing marks on affected parts; and replacement of any discrepant parts. We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss of bonding function, which, in [[Page 52841]] combination with a lightning strike, could create a source of ignition in a fuel tank, possibly resulting in a fire or explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0016, dated January 31, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain 328 Support Services GmbH Model 328-100 and Model 328-300 airplanes. The MCAI states: Occurrences of broken bonding wires of the fuel line clamps have been reported on Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes equipped with fuel line clamps Part Number (P/N) 14C02-10A, or P/N 14C02-12A, or P/N 14C02-16A. The affected fuel line clamps have been installed in accordance with the instructions of Dornier 328 Service Bulletin (SB) SB-328-28-490 or SB-328J-28-241, as applicable, to reduce occurrences of fuel line chafing. The results of the investigation did not identify design deficiency or production failure of the fuel line clamps. It is assumed that the chafing and breaking of the bonding wires are caused either by excessive vibration, misalignment, excessive installation tolerances or mistakes on installation or a combination thereof. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the loss of bonding function and, in combination with a lightning strike, create a source of ignition in a fuel tank, possibly resulting in a fire or explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane. To address the unsafe condition, 328 Support Services issued Alert SB (ASB) ASB-328-28-041 (for Dornier 328-100) and ASB-328J-28- 018 (for Dornier 328-300), providing inspection instructions. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0169 [which corresponds to the NPRM] to require a one-time inspection of the fuel line clamps and, depending on findings, replacement. That [EASA] AD also required the reporting of all inspection results to the design approval holder. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was determined that repetitive inspections are necessary and 328 Support Services revised the applicable ASBs accordingly. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0169, which is superseded, and requires repetitive inspections of all Hydraflow fuel line clamps [i.e., a general visual inspection of all Hydraflow fuel line clamps for worn and missing bonding wires; a general visual inspection of the jet pump outlet, connection part, and fuel lines for chafing marks; and a measurement of the depth of the chafing marks on affected parts] and continued reporting to the TC Holder. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9568. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the SNPRM and the FAA's response to that comment. Request To Incorporate a New Optional Terminating Action One commenter, Christoph Thallmayr, stated that 328 Support Services has released Service Bulletin SB-328-28-553, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017; and Service Bulletin SB-328J-28-322, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017. The commenter noted that this service information contains instructions for a modification, which is considered a terminating action to the inspections specified in the SNPRM. The commenter requested that we incorporate the terminating action and applicable service information into the final rule. We agree with the commenter's request. We have added paragraph (l) to this AD to allow operators to accomplish an optional terminating modification, which must be done in accordance with 328 Support Services GmbH Service Bulletin SB-328-28-553, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017; or Service Bulletin SB-328J-28-322, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017; as applicable. We also have redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 328 Support Services GmbH has issued Alert Service Bulletin ASB- 328J-28-018, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2016; and Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-28-041, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2016. The service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection of all Hydraflow fuel line clamps for worn and missing bonding wires; a general visual inspection of the jet pump outlet, connection part, and fuel lines for chafing marks; a measurement of the depth of the chafing marks; and replacement of discrepant parts. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. 328 Support Services GmbH has also issued Service Bulletin SB-328- 28-553, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017; and Service Bulletin SB-328J- 28-322, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017. The service information describes procedures for modifying the wing tank distribution system. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 25 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections/measurement............. 8 work-hours x $85 $0 $680 per $17,000 per per hour = $680 inspection cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. Reporting........................... 1 work hour x $85 0 $85 per inspection $2,125 per per hour = $85 cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 52842]] Estimated Costs for Optional Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification................. Up to 12 work-hours x $85 per Up to $2,800............ Up to $3,820. hour = $1,020. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the required inspections and measurement. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement.................. Up to 1 work-hour x $85 per Up to $588.............. Up to $673. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. 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): 2017-21-06 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH): Amendment 39-19077; Docket No. FAA-2016-9568; Product Identifier 2016-NM-150-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 20, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Model 328-100 airplanes, all serial numbers. (2) Model 328-300 airplanes, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of broken bonding wires of certain fuel line clamps. We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss of bonding function, which, in combination with a lightning strike, could create a source of ignition in a fuel tank, possibly resulting in a fire or explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. [[Page 52843]] (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection of all Hydraflow fuel line clamps for worn and missing bonding wires; do a general visual inspection of the jet pump outlet, connection part, and fuel lines for chafing marks; and for parts with chafing marks, before further flight, measure the depth of the chafing marks; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight hours. (1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-28- 041, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2016 (for Model 328-100 airplanes). (2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J- 28-018, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2016 (for Model 328-300 airplanes). (h) Replacement of Parts (1) If any worn or missing bonding wires are found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace all affected clamps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any chafing depth is found that is more than the replacement limits specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable, before further flight, replace all affected parts, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (i) Reporting At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the inspection results, positive or negative, to 328 Support Services, GmbH, Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D- 82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany; fax +49 8153 88111 6565; email [email protected]. The report must include findings on fuel line clamps, aircraft serial number, total flight hours, and total landings. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspection, parts replacement, and initial report required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD. (1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-28- 041, dated June 14, 2016. (2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-28- 041, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. (3) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J- 28-018, dated June 3, 2016. (4) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J- 28-018, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. (k) Clamp Replacement: No Terminating Action if Clamp Replacement is Done Replacement of clamps as required by paragraph (h) of this AD does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane. (l) Optional Terminating Modification Modification of the wing tank distribution system, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 328 Support Services GmbH Service Bulletin SB-328-28-553, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017; or 328 Support Services GmbH Service Bulletin SB-328J-28-322, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017, as applicable, terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD for the modified airplane. (m) 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 (n)(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 328 Support Services GmbH's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0016, dated January 31, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9568. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD. (o) 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) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-28- 041, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2016. (ii) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J- 28-018, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2016. (iii) 328 Support Services GmbH Service Bulletin SB-328-28-553, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017. (iv) 328 Support Services GmbH Service Bulletin SB-328J-28-322, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 328 Support Services GmbH, Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D-82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone +49 8153 88111 6666; fax +49 8153 88111 6565; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.328support.de. (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. [[Page 52844]] Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 11, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-22561 Filed 11-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- National Archives and Records FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call information on the availability of this
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html. It is also available on the Internet at
certificate holding district office. http://www.regulations.gov by searching
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
November 3, 2017.
level of safety may be used for any repair, 9568.
modification, or alteration required by this Jeffrey E. Duven,
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Examining the AD Docket
Commercial Airplanes Organization Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
[FR Doc. 2017–24624 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] the Internet at http://
ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for
approved, the repair method, modification and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet 9568; or in person at the Docket
the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m.
approval must specifically refer to this AD. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays. The AD docket
of this AD: For service information that contains this AD, the regulatory
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the 14 CFR Part 39
provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii)
evaluation, any comments received, and
of this AD apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9568; Product other information. The street address for
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2016–NM–150–AD; Amendment the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–19077; AD 2017–21–06] 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
identified in an RC step, must be done to U.S. Department of Transportation,
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is RIN 2120–AA64
Docket Operations, M–30, West
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support
Services GmbH (Type Certificate 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace Washington, DC 20590.
and identified figures. GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
deviated from using accepted methods in International Section, Transport
accordance with the operator’s maintenance AGENCY: Federal Aviation Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
or inspection program without obtaining Administration (FAA), Department of Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Transportation (DOT). telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane ACTION: Final rule. 1149.
can be put back in an airworthy condition. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(j) Related Information airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Discussion
For more information about this AD, 328 Support Services GmbH Model We issued a supplemental notice of
contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, 328–100 and Model 328–300 airplanes. proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO This AD was prompted by reports of
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
broken bonding wires of certain fuel that would apply to certain 328 Support
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– line clamps. This AD requires repetitive
5313; fax: 562–627–5210; email: Services GmbH Model 328–100 and
payman.soltani@faa.gov.
inspections of certain fuel line clamps Model 328–300 airplanes. The SNPRM
for discrepancies; repetitive inspections published in the Federal Register on
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference of certain parts for chafing marks; and June 30, 2017 (82 FR 29786) (‘‘the
(1) The Director of the Federal Register replacement of any discrepant parts. SNPRM’’). We preceded the SNPRM
approved the incorporation by reference This AD also includes an optional
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
with a notice of proposed rulemaking
modification, which is a terminating (NPRM) that published in the Federal
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR action for the inspections. We are
part 51. Register on January 11, 2017 (82 FR
issuing this AD to address the unsafe 3217) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by condition on these products. proposed to require a one-time
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective December inspection of certain fuel line clamps for
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– 20, 2017. discrepancies, and replacement of any
57A1335, dated May 24, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register discrepant clamps. The NPRM was
(ii) Reserved. approved the incorporation by reference
(3) For service information identified in
prompted by reports of broken bonding
of certain publications listed in this AD wires of certain fuel line clamps. The
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data as of December 20, 2017. SNPRM proposed to expand the
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., ADDRESSES: For service information applicability and require repetitive
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; identified in this final rule, contact 328 inspections of certain fuel line clamps
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// Support Services GmbH, Global Support for discrepancies; repetitive inspections
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
www.myboeingfleet.com. Center, P.O. Box 1252, D–82231 of certain jet fuel pumps, connection
(4) You may view this service information Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany; parts, and fuel lines for chafing marks;
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
telephone +49 8153 88111 6666; fax +49 a measurement of the depth of the
information on the availability of this 8153 88111 6565; email gsc.op@ chafing marks on affected parts; and
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 328support.de; Internet http:// replacement of any discrepant parts. We
(5) You may view this service information www.328support.de. You may view this are issuing this AD to prevent the loss
that is incorporated by reference at the referenced service information at the of bonding function, which, in
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combination with a lightning strike, AD 2016–0169, which is superseded, and public interest require adopting this AD
could create a source of ignition in a requires repetitive inspections of all with the changes described previously
fuel tank, possibly resulting in a fire or Hydraflow fuel line clamps [i.e., a general and minor editorial changes. We have
explosion and consequent loss of the visual inspection of all Hydraflow fuel line determined that these minor changes:
clamps for worn and missing bonding wires;
airplane. a general visual inspection of the jet pump • Are consistent with the intent that
The European Aviation Safety Agency outlet, connection part, and fuel lines for was proposed in the SNPRM for
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent chafing marks; and a measurement of the correcting the unsafe condition; and
for the Member States of the European depth of the chafing marks on affected parts] • Do not add any additional burden
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness and continued reporting to the TC Holder. upon the public than was already
Directive 2017–0016, dated January 31,
You may examine the MCAI in the proposed in the SNPRM.
2017 (referred to after this as the
AD docket on the Internet at http:// We also determined that these
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
www.regulations.gov by searching for changes will not increase the economic
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– burden on any operator or increase the
an unsafe condition for certain 328
9568. scope of this AD.
Support Services GmbH Model 328–100
and Model 328–300 airplanes. The Comments Related Service Information Under 1
MCAI states: We gave the public the opportunity to CFR Part 51
Occurrences of broken bonding wires of participate in developing this AD. The 328 Support Services GmbH has
the fuel line clamps have been reported on following presents the comment
Dornier 328–100 and Dornier 328–300 issued Alert Service Bulletin ASB–328J–
received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s 28–018, Revision 2, dated December 12,
aeroplanes equipped with fuel line clamps
Part Number (P/N) 14C02–10A, or P/N
response to that comment. 2016; and Alert Service Bulletin ASB–
14C02–12A, or P/N 14C02–16A. The affected Request To Incorporate a New Optional 328–28–041, Revision 2, dated
fuel line clamps have been installed in Terminating Action December 12, 2016. The service
accordance with the instructions of Dornier information describes procedures for a
328 Service Bulletin (SB) SB–328–28–490 or One commenter, Christoph general visual inspection of all
SB–328J–28–241, as applicable, to reduce Thallmayr, stated that 328 Support Hydraflow fuel line clamps for worn
occurrences of fuel line chafing. Services has released Service Bulletin
The results of the investigation did not and missing bonding wires; a general
SB–328–28–553, Revision 1, dated July visual inspection of the jet pump outlet,
identify design deficiency or production
10, 2017; and Service Bulletin SB–328J– connection part, and fuel lines for
failure of the fuel line clamps. It is assumed
that the chafing and breaking of the bonding 28–322, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017. chafing marks; a measurement of the
wires are caused either by excessive The commenter noted that this service depth of the chafing marks; and
vibration, misalignment, excessive information contains instructions for a replacement of discrepant parts. These
installation tolerances or mistakes on modification, which is considered a documents are distinct since they apply
installation or a combination thereof. terminating action to the inspections
This condition, if not detected and to different airplane models.
specified in the SNPRM. The
corrected, could lead to the loss of bonding 328 Support Services GmbH has also
commenter requested that we
function and, in combination with a issued Service Bulletin SB–328–28–553,
lightning strike, create a source of ignition in incorporate the terminating action and
Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017; and
a fuel tank, possibly resulting in a fire or applicable service information into the
Service Bulletin SB–328J–28–322,
explosion and consequent loss of the final rule.
We agree with the commenter’s Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017. The
aeroplane.
To address the unsafe condition, 328 request. We have added paragraph (l) to service information describes
Support Services issued Alert SB (ASB) this AD to allow operators to procedures for modifying the wing tank
ASB–328–28–041 (for Dornier 328–100) and accomplish an optional terminating distribution system. These documents
ASB–328J–28–018 (for Dornier 328–300),
modification, which must be done in are distinct since they apply to different
providing inspection instructions. airplane models.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0169 accordance with 328 Support Services
GmbH Service Bulletin SB–328–28–553, This service information is reasonably
[which corresponds to the NPRM] to require
a one-time inspection of the fuel line clamps Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017; or available because the interested parties
and, depending on findings, replacement. Service Bulletin SB–328J–28–322, have access to it through their normal
That [EASA] AD also required the reporting Revision 1, dated July 10, 2017; as course of business or by the means
of all inspection results to the design applicable. We also have redesignated identified in the ADDRESSES section.
approval holder. subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was Costs of Compliance
determined that repetitive inspections are Conclusion We estimate that this AD affects 25
necessary and 328 Support Services revised
the applicable ASBs accordingly. We reviewed the relevant data, airplanes of U.S. registry.
For the reason described above, this considered the comment received, and We estimate the following costs to
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA determined that air safety and the comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspections/measurement .. 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 $0 $680 per inspection cycle $17,000 per inspection
per inspection cycle. cycle.
Reporting ............................ 1 work hour × $85 per hour = $85 per 0 $85 per inspection cycle .. $2,125 per inspection
inspection cycle. cycle.
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIONS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Modification ........ Up to 12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020 ...................... Up to $2,800 .......................... Up to $3,820.
We estimate the following costs to do required inspections and measurement. number of aircraft that might need these
any necessary replacements that would We have no way of determining the replacements:
be required based on the results of the
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement ...... Up to 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... Up to $588 ............................. Up to $673.
Paperwork Reduction Act products identified in this rulemaking the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
A federal agency may not conduct or action. follows:
sponsor, and a person is not required to This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, DIRECTIVES
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
requirements of the Paperwork continues to read as follows:
Reduction Act unless that collection of of ADs is normally a function of the
information displays a current valid Compliance and Airworthiness Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
OMB control number. The control Division, but during this transition
§ 39.13 [Amended]
number for the collection of information period, the Executive Director has
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The delegated the authority to issue ADs ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
paperwork cost associated with this AD applicable to transport category the following new airworthiness
has been detailed in the Costs of airplanes to the Director of the System directive (AD):
Compliance section of this document Oversight Division. 2017–21–06 328 Support Services GmbH
and includes time for reviewing (Type Certificate previously held by
Regulatory Findings AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information. We determined that this AD will not Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt
Therefore, all reporting associated with have federalism implications under GmbH): Amendment 39–19077; Docket
Executive Order 13132. This AD will No. FAA–2016–9568; Product Identifier
this AD is mandatory. Comments 2016–NM–150–AD.
concerning the accuracy of this burden not have a substantial direct effect on
and suggestions for reducing the burden the States, on the relationship between (a) Effective Date
should be directed to the FAA at 800 the national government and the States, This AD is effective December 20, 2017.
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. levels of government. None.
For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
Authority for This Rulemaking certify that this AD: This AD applies to 328 Support Services
Title 49 of the United States Code 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue action’’ under Executive Order 12866; AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) airplanes,
section 106, describes the authority of DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures certificated in any category, as identified in
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (1) Model 328–100 airplanes, all serial
detail the scope of the Agency’s Alaska; and numbers.
authority. (2) Model 328–300 airplanes, all serial
4. Will not have a significant numbers.
We are issuing this rulemaking under economic impact, positive or negative,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, on a substantial number of small entities (d) Subject
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: under the criteria of the Regulatory Air Transport Association (ATA) of
General requirements.’’ Under that Flexibility Act. America Code 28, Fuel.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (e) Reason
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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air commerce by prescribing regulations Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by reports of
for practices, methods, and procedures broken bonding wires of certain fuel line
safety, Incorporation by reference, clamps. We are issuing this AD to prevent the
the Administrator finds necessary for Safety. loss of bonding function, which, in
safety in air commerce. This regulation combination with a lightning strike, could
is within the scope of that authority Adoption of the Amendment
create a source of ignition in a fuel tank,
because it addresses an unsafe condition Accordingly, under the authority possibly resulting in a fire or explosion and
that is likely to exist or develop on delegated to me by the Administrator, consequent loss of the airplane.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on October www.regulations.gov by searching for addressed, this condition may affect
11, 2017. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– continued safe flight and landing.
Jeffrey E. Duven, 0528; or in person at the Docket Due to similarities in the air data systems,
similar events could happen on Bombardier
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Management Facility between 9 a.m. Inc. CL–600–2B16 aeroplanes.
Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, This [Canadian] AD mandates the
[FR Doc. 2017–22561 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket incorporation of Aircraft Flight Manual
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the regulatory (AFM) procedures to guide the crew to
evaluation, any comments received, and stabilize the aeroplanes airspeed and attitude
other information. The street address for for continued safe flight and landing.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– You may examine the MCAI in the
5527) is Docket Management Facility, AD docket on the Internet at http://
Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation, www.regulations.gov by searching for
Docket Operations, M–30, West and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
14 CFR Part 39 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 0528.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0528; Product 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Identifier 2017–NM–028–AD; Amendment Washington, DC 20590. Comments
39–19091; AD 2017–22–11] We gave the public the opportunity to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
RIN 2120–AA64 Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, participate in developing this AD. We
Avionics and Administrative Services considered the comment received.
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, Request To Clarify Introduction of
Inc., Airplanes 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed’’ AFM Procedures
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516–
The commenter, Marjolaine Bourget,
Administration (FAA), Department of 228–7301; fax: 516–794–5531.
stated that the ‘‘unreliable airspeed’’
Transportation (DOT). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: procedures, while provided in the AFM
ACTION: Final rule. revisions identified in the proposed
Discussion
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new requirements, were actually introduced
We issued a notice of proposed in the previous revision of the identified
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR AFMs.
Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2B16
part 39 by adding an AD that would From this statement, we infer that the
(CL–604 Variant) airplanes. This AD
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model commenter was requesting that we add
was prompted by reports of in-service
CL–600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) a statement that the ‘‘unreliable
incidents regarding the loss of all air
airplanes. The NPRM published in the airspeed’’ procedures were introduced
data system information provided to the
Federal Register on June 5, 2017 (82 FR in the previous revision of the identified
flightcrew. This AD requires revising
25746) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was AFMs. The commenter provided no
the airplane flight manual (AFM) to
prompted by reports of in-service justification for this request. We
provide ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed’’
incidents regarding the loss of all air acknowledge that the ‘‘unreliable
procedures to the flightcrew to stabilize
data system information provided to the airspeed’’ procedures were introduced
the airplane’s airspeed and attitude for
flightcrew. The NPRM proposed to in an earlier revision of the identified
continued safe flight and landing. We
require revising the AFM to provide AFMs. We have revised this AD by
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
‘‘Unreliable Airspeed’’ procedures to the adding new paragraph (h) to this AD
condition on these products.
flightcrew to stabilize the airplane’s that provides credit to operators for
DATES: This AD is effective December
airspeed and attitude for continued safe previously completing the actions
20, 2017. flight and landing. We are issuing this required by paragraph (g) of this AD if
The Director of the Federal Register
AD to provide the flightcrew with they used the applicable previous AFM
approved the incorporation by reference
procedures for ‘‘Unreliable Airspeed’’ revision.
of certain publications listed in this AD
that stabilize the airplane’s airspeed and
as of December 20, 2017. Conclusion
attitude for continued safe flight and
ADDRESSES: For service information landing. We reviewed the relevant data,
identified in this final rule, contact considered the comment received, and
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road determined that air safety and the
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; public interest require adopting this AD
for Canada, has issued Canadian
telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514– as proposed, except for minor editorial
Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–01,
855–7401; email: thd.crj@ changes. We have determined that these
dated January 6, 2017 (referred to after
aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http:// minor changes:
this as the Mandatory Continuing
www.bombardier.com. You may view
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the • Are consistent with the intent that
this referenced service information at was proposed in the NPRM for
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, correcting the unsafe condition; and
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. • Do not add any additional burden
600–2B16 (CL–604 Variant) airplanes.
For information on the availability of upon the public than was already
The MCAI states:
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– proposed in the NPRM.
1221. It is also available on the Internet A number of in-service incidents have been
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reported on CL–600–2C10 aeroplanes Related Service Information Under 1
at http://www.regulations.gov by regarding a loss of all air data information CFR Part 51
searching for and locating Docket No. provided to the crew. The air data
FAA–2017–0528. information was recovered as the aeroplane
Bombardier, Inc., has issued
descended to lower altitudes. An Unreliable Airspeed, of Section 03–15,
Examining the AD Docket Instruments System, of Chapter 3,
investigation determined that the root cause
You may examine the AD docket on in both events was high altitude icing (ice Emergency Procedures, of the following
the Internet at http:// crystal contamination). If not recognized and AFMs:
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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 20, 2017. | |
| Contact | Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227- 1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 52840 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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