82 FR 55755 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 225 (November 24, 2017)

Page Range		55755-55757
FR Document		2017-25004

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes and Model ATR72-212A airplanes. This AD requires an inspection for routing attachments of electrical harness bundles and for wire damage, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of electrical harness bundle chafing with a window blinding panel in the fuselage due to missing routing attachments. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1027; Product Identifier 2017-NM-092-AD; Amendment
39-19105; AD 2017-24-01]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes
and Model ATR72-212A airplanes. This AD requires an inspection for
routing attachments of electrical harness bundles and for wire damage,
and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of
electrical harness bundle chafing with a window blinding panel in the
fuselage due to missing routing attachments. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes 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.
We must receive comments on this AD by January 8, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, contact
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21;
fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email aircraft.com">continued.airworthiness@atr-aircraft.com. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1027.

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-
1027; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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 Operations office
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0118, dated July 7, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain ATR--GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes and Model
ATR72-212A airplanes. The MCAI states:

An event was reported of several spurious alarms on a recently
delivered ATR 72 aeroplane. During troubleshooting, damage was
evidenced on the electrical harness bundle (Route 1M) due to chafing
with a window blinding panel located on the left hand of the
fuselage, zone 231. A bracket, necessary to maintain the harness
bundle close to the structure of the fuselage and avoid chafing, was
missing.
Same bracket has also been found missing on the other side of
the fuselage (symmetrical location, Right Hand side, zone 232, route
2M) with no damage on the harness bundle.
A quality investigation revealed another aeroplane on the
production line, where same brackets were not installed.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, may lead to wire
failure (cut or shorted) and, in case of several failures in

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combination, the loss of systems, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, ATR published
Service Bulletin (SB) ATR 42-92-0033 and SB ATR 72-92-1044 to
provide instructions to verify the installation of the brackets and
to inspect the wire bundles [for damage e.g., but not limited to,
chafing and electrical shorting].
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time [detailed] inspection of the routing attachments [for missing
attachments and wire damage] and, depending on findings,
installation of the brackets and, as necessary, wire repair.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1027.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

ATR has issued Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, dated May 3, 2017,
for Model ATR42 airplanes; and Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, dated
May 3, 2017, for Model ATR72 airplanes. This service information
describes procedures for doing an inspection of routing attachments of
electrical harness bundles and for wire damage, and corrective actions
if necessary. 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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type designs.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

There are currently no domestic operators of this product.
Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason(s) stated
above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-1027; Product
Identifier 2017-NM-092-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. If an
affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the
future, we provide the following cost estimates to comply with this AD.
We estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per product to comply
with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
$0, or $255 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $6, for a cost of $91
per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these actions.

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):

2017-24-01 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment
39-19105; Docket No. FAA-2017-1027; Product Identifier 2017-NM-092-
AD.

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(a) Effective Date

This AD becomes effective December 11, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to the ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2)
of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Model ATR42-500 airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1014, 1016
through 1019 inclusive, and 1201 through 1212 inclusive.
(2) Model ATR72-212A airplanes, S/Ns 1165 through 1200
inclusive, 1220 through 1340 inclusive, 1342 through 1353 inclusive,
1355 through 1366 inclusive, 1368 through 1376 inclusive, 1378
through 1380 inclusive, 1382, 1385, and 1388.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 92, Electrical
System Installation.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by reports of electrical harness bundle
chafing with a window blinding panel in the fuselage. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct missing routing attachments of
fuselage electrical harness bundles, which could result in wire
failure (cut or shorted) and, in case of several failures in
combination, the loss of systems, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

Within 6 months or 500 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a detailed inspection for
missing brackets and damage (including but not limited to chafing
and electrical shorting) to wire bundles of the Route 1M and Route
2M electrical harness, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, dated May 3,
2017 (for Model ATR42-500 airplanes); or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-
92-1044, dated May 3, 2017 (for Model ATR72-212A airplanes); as
applicable.

(h) Corrective Action

If the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD reveals
that any bracket is missing or any wire is damaged: Before further
flight, do applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033,
dated May 3, 2017 (for Model ATR42-500 airplanes); or ATR Service
Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, dated May 3, 2017 (for Model ATR72-212A
airplanes); as applicable. Where ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033,
dated May 3, 2017; or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, dated May
3, 2017; specifies to contact ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional for appropriate action: Before further flight,
accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Branch, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
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 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional'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 AD 2017-0118, dated July 7, 2017, for related
information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2017-1027.
(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) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, dated May 3, 2017.
(ii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, dated May 3, 2017.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR--
GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21;
fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email aircraft.com">continued.airworthiness@atr-aircraft.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 November 8, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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combination, the loss of systems, possibly opportunity for public comment. We products identified in this rulemaking
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. invite you to send any written relevant action.
To address this potential unsafe condition, data, views, or arguments about this AD. This AD is issued in accordance with
ATR published Service Bulletin (SB) ATR Send your comments to an address
42–92–0033 and SB ATR 72–92–1044 to authority delegated by the Executive
provide instructions to verify the installation
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
of the brackets and to inspect the wire Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–1027; as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
bundles [for damage e.g., but not limited to, Product Identifier 2017–NM–092–AD’’ In accordance with that order, issuance
chafing and electrical shorting]. at the beginning of your comments. We of ADs is normally a function of the
For the reasons described above, this specifically invite comments on the Compliance and Airworthiness
[EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed] overall regulatory, economic, Division, but during this transition
inspection of the routing attachments [for environmental, and energy aspects of period, the Executive Director has
missing attachments and wire damage] and, this AD. We will consider all comments delegated the authority to issue ADs
depending on findings, installation of the received by the closing date and may
brackets and, as necessary, wire repair. applicable to transport category
amend this AD based on those airplanes to the Director of the System
You may examine the MCAI on the comments. Oversight Division.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov We will post all comments we
by searching for and locating Docket No. Regulatory Findings
receive, without change, to http://
FAA–2017–1027. www.regulations.gov, including any We determined that this AD will not
Related Service Information Under 1 personal information you provide. We have federalism implications under
CFR Part 51 will also post a report summarizing each Executive Order 13132. This AD will
substantive verbal contact we receive not have a substantial direct effect on
ATR has issued Service Bulletin about this AD. the States, on the relationship between
ATR42–92–0033, dated May 3, 2017, for
Costs of Compliance the national government and the States,
Model ATR42 airplanes; and Service
or on the distribution of power and
Bulletin ATR72–92–1044, dated May 3, Currently, there are no affected U.S.- responsibilities among the various
2017, for Model ATR72 airplanes. This registered airplanes. If an affected levels of government.
service information describes airplane is imported and placed on the
procedures for doing an inspection of For the reasons discussed above, I
U.S. Register in the future, we provide certify that this AD:
routing attachments of electrical harness the following cost estimates to comply
bundles and for wire damage, and 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
with this AD. We estimate that it will action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
corrective actions if necessary. This take about 3 work-hours per product to
service information is reasonably 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
comply with the basic requirements of
available because the interested parties DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
have access to it through their normal (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
course of business or by the means about $0 per product. Based on these 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
identified in the ADDRESSES section. figures, we estimate the cost of this AD Alaska; and
FAA’s Determination and Requirements on U.S. operators to be $0, or $255 per 4. Will not have a significant
of This AD product. economic impact, positive or negative,
In addition, we estimate that any on a substantial number of small entities
This product has been approved by under the criteria of the Regulatory
the aviation authority of another necessary follow-on actions will take
about 1 work-hour and require parts Flexibility Act.
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our costing $6, for a cost of $91 per product. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
bilateral agreement with the State of We have no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Design Authority, we have been notified safety, Incorporation by reference,
of the unsafe condition described in the actions.
Safety.
MCAI and service information Authority for This Rulemaking
referenced above. We are issuing this Adoption of the Amendment
AD because we evaluated all pertinent Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Accordingly, under the authority
information and determined the unsafe delegated to me by the Administrator,
condition exists and is likely to exist or rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
develop on other products of the same follows:
type designs. the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
FAA’s Determination of the Effective PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s
Date DIRECTIVES
authority.
There are currently no domestic We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
operators of this product. Therefore, we the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows:
find good cause that notice and Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
opportunity for prior public comment
are unnecessary. In addition, for the section, Congress charges the FAA with
§ 39.13 [Amended]
reason(s) stated above, we find that good promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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cause exists for making this amendment air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
effective in less than 30 days. for practices, methods, and procedures the following new airworthiness
the Administrator finds necessary for directive (AD):
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This AD is a final rule that involves is within the scope of that authority Transport Régional: Amendment 39–
requirements affecting flight safety, and because it addresses an unsafe condition 19105; Docket No. FAA–2017–1027;
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(a) Effective Date procedures specified in paragraph (i)(2) of (5) You may view this service information
This AD becomes effective December 11, this AD. that is incorporated by reference at the
2017. National Archives and Records
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
Administration (NARA). For information on
(b) Affected ADs The following provisions also apply to this the availability of this material at NARA, call
None. AD: 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(c) Applicability (AMOCs): The Manager, International locations.html.
This AD applies to the ATR—GIE Avions Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Issued in Renton, Washington, on
de Transport Régional airplanes identified in November 8, 2017.
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, AD, if requested using the procedures found
certificated in any category. in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Dionne Palermo,
(1) Model ATR42–500 airplanes, serial 39.19, send your request to your principal Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
numbers (S/Ns) 1014, 1016 through 1019 inspector or local Flight Standards District Aircraft Certification Service.
inclusive, and 1201 through 1212 inclusive. Office, as appropriate. If sending information
[FR Doc. 2017–25004 Filed 11–22–17; 8:45 am]
(2) Model ATR72–212A airplanes, S/Ns directly to the manager of the International
Branch, send it to the attention of the person BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
1165 through 1200 inclusive, 1220 through
1340 inclusive, 1342 through 1353 inclusive, identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.
1355 through 1366 inclusive, 1368 through Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
1376 inclusive, 1378 through 1380 inclusive, AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1382, 1385, and 1388. any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Federal Aviation Administration
(d) Subject inspector, the manager of the local flight
Air Transport Association (ATA) of standards district office/certificate holding 14 CFR Part 39
America Code 92, Electrical System district office.
Installation. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [Docket No. FAA–2017–0499; Product
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Identifier 2016–NM–205–AD; Amendment
(e) Reason actions from a manufacturer, the action must 39–19090; AD 2017–22–10]
This AD was prompted by reports of be accomplished using a method approved
electrical harness bundle chafing with a by the Manager, International Section, RIN 2120–AA64
window blinding panel in the fuselage. We Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
are issuing this AD to detect and correct European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
missing routing attachments of fuselage ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional’s Company Airplanes
electrical harness bundles, which could EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
result in wire failure (cut or shorted) and, in If approved by the DOA, the approval must AGENCY: Federal Aviation
case of several failures in combination, the include the DOA-authorized signature. Administration (FAA), DOT.
loss of systems, possibly resulting in reduced (j) Related Information ACTION: Final rule.
control of the airplane.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(f) Compliance Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Comply with this AD within the 2017–0118, dated July 7, 2017, for related The Boeing Company Model 747–400,
compliance times specified, unless already information. You may examine the MCAI on
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 747–400F, and 747–8F series airplanes.
done.
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– This AD was prompted by reports of
(g) Inspection 2017–1027. failure of the fastener assemblies on the
Within 6 months or 500 flight hours after (2) For more information about this AD, crew access ladder handrails. This AD
the effective date of this AD, whichever contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace requires replacing the fastener
occurs first: Do a detailed inspection for Engineer, International Section, Transport assemblies. We are issuing this AD to
missing brackets and damage (including but Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue address the unsafe condition on these
not limited to chafing and electrical shorting) SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone products.
to wire bundles of the Route 1M and Route 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.
2M electrical harness, in accordance with the DATES: This AD is effective December
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service 29, 2017.
Bulletin ATR42–92–0033, dated May 3, 2017 (1) The Director of the Federal Register The Director of the Federal Register
(for Model ATR42–500 airplanes); or ATR approved the incorporation by reference
approved the incorporation by reference
Service Bulletin ATR72–92–1044, dated May (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of a certain publication listed in this AD
3, 2017 (for Model ATR72–212A airplanes);
as applicable. part 51. as of December 29, 2017.
(2) You must use this service information ADDRESSES: For service information
(h) Corrective Action as applicable to do the actions required by identified in this final rule, contact
If the inspection required by paragraph (g) this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
of this AD reveals that any bracket is missing (i) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–92–0033, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
or any wire is damaged: Before further flight, dated May 3, 2017.
do applicable corrective actions, in (ii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–92–1044, (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
accordance with the Accomplishment dated May 3, 2017. 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42– (3) For service information identified in telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
92–0033, dated May 3, 2017 (for Model this AD, contact ATR—GIE Avions de https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
ATR42–500 airplanes); or ATR Service Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot, may view this service information at the
Bulletin ATR72–92–1044, dated May 3, 2017 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

(for Model ATR72–212A airplanes); as (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
applicable. Where ATR Service Bulletin email continued.airworthiness@atr- information on the availability of this
ATR42–92–0033, dated May 3, 2017; or ATR aircraft.com.
Service Bulletin ATR72–92–1044, dated May (4) You may view this service information material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
3, 2017; specifies to contact ATR—GIE at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, It is also available on the Internet at
Avions de Transport Régional for appropriate 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For http://www.regulations.gov by searching
action: Before further flight, accomplish information on the availability of this for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
corrective actions in accordance with the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 0499.

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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; request for comments.
Dates		This AD becomes 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 55755
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 55755 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 225 (November 24, 2017)

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