82_FR_60935 82 FR 60690 - Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant Seats

82 FR 60690 - Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant Seats

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 245 (December 22, 2017)

Page Range60690-60692
FR Document2017-27570

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Zodiac Seats France, 536 Series Cabin Attendant Seats. This proposed AD was prompted by cracks found in a highly concentrated stress area of the seat pan hinges. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections and replacement of the seat pan. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 245 (Friday, December 22, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 245 (Friday, December 22, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-27570]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0632; Product Identifier 2017-NE-16-AD]
RIN 2120-AA6


Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant 
Seats

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Zodiac Seats France, 536 Series Cabin Attendant Seats. This 
proposed AD was prompted by cracks found in a highly concentrated 
stress area of the seat pan hinges. This proposed AD would require 
repetitive inspections and replacement of the seat pan. We are 
proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by February 5, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Zodiac 
Seats France, Rue Robert Marechal Senior B.P. 69, 36100 Issoudun, 
France; phone: +33 (0) 9 70 83 08 30; email: 
[email protected]; internet: http://www.services.zodiacaerospace.com. You may view this service information 
at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and 
Innovation Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For

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information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7125.

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-
0632; 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 proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 District 
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0632; 
Product Identifier 2017-NE-16-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
AD because of 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 
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2017-0001, dated January 6, 2017 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Cases of cracks were found on Zodiac Seats France cabin 
attendant seats 536 series installed on some ATR 42 and ATR 72 
aeroplanes. The detected damage was located in the area of the seat 
pan hinges. Investigations identified that fatigue had caused these 
cracks in a highly concentrated stress area. This condition, if not 
detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the seat, possibly 
resulting in injury to the seat occupant. To address this potential 
unsafe condition, Zodiac Seats France issued Service Bulletin (SB) 
536-25-003 to provide inspection and replacement instructions. 
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0164, requiring repetitive visual 
inspections of the affected cabin attendant seats and, depending on 
findings, replacement of the seat pan. Since that AD was issued, 
Zodiac Seats France developed a reinforced seat pan, and revised SB 
536-25-003 accordingly. After installation of a reinforced seat pan, 
the seat P/N amendment status is updated. For the reason described 
above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0164, which 
is superseded, prohibits installation of unreinforced seat pans on 
seats already modified, and introduces the reinforced seat pan 
installation as optional terminating action for the repetitive 
inspections.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0632.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Zodiac Aerospace has issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 536-25-003, 
Revision 3, dated June 2, 2017. The SB describes procedures for 
inspection, modification, or replacement of the seat pan, of certain 
model seats known to be installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes. 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 Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by EASA, and is approved for 
operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement 
with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe 
condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced 
above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information 
provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is 
likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. 
This proposed AD would require inspection, and modification of certain 
model seats.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 55 seat assemblies 
installed on, but not limited to, ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Seat inspection, modification, or       1.2 work-hours x $85 per          $1,500          $1,602         $88,110
 replacement.                            hour = $102.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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

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Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition 
period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs 
applicable to engines, propellers, and associated appliances to the 
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation 
Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

Zodiac Seats France (formerly SICMA Aero Seat): Docket No. FAA-2017-
0632; Product Identifier 2017-NE-16-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 5, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to all Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant 
Seat 536 Series, part numbers (P/N) 53600, all dash numbers, all 
serial numbers, with seat pan P/N F0433453, installed.
    (2) These appliances are installed on, but not limited to, ATR 
42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S. registry.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2500, Cabin 
Equipment/Furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by cracks found in a highly concentrated 
stress area of the seat pan hinges. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent failure of affected seats.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Before exceeding 2,500 flight cycles (FC), or within 100 FC 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect 
the seat pan structure in both deployed and stowed positions using 
paragraph 2.A., Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France 
Service Bulletin (SB) No. 536-25-003, Revision 3, dated June 2, 
2017.
    (2) If cracks are found, before next flight:
    (i) Replace seat pan with reinforced seat pan, P/N F0511530, 
using paragraph 2.B., Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Seats 
France SB No. 536-25-003, Revision 3, dated June 2, 2017.
    (ii) Re-mark the seat using paragraph 2.C., Accomplishment 
Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Revision 3, 
dated June 2, 2017.
    (3) If no cracks are found, do the following:
    (i) Re-mark the seat using paragraph 2.C., Accomplishment 
Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Revision 3, 
dated June 2, 2017.
    (ii) Reinspect the seat pan within every 100 FC since last 
inspection, or replace seat pan with reinforced seat pan, P/N 
F0511530, using paragraph 2.B., Accomplishment Instructions, of 
Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Revision 3, dated June 2, 
2017.
    (4) Until compliance with this AD is accomplished, stow and 
secure an affected attendant seat in the retracted position to 
prevent occupancy, in accordance with the provisions and limitations 
of the applicable Master Minimum Equipment List item.

(g) Optional Terminating Action

    Installation of a reinforced seat pan, P/N F0511530, using 
paragraph 2.B., Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France 
SB No. 536-25-003, Revision 3, dated June 2, 2017, is terminating 
action to this AD.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for inspections and modifications performed 
in accordance with Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, first 
issued May 24, 2016, or Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, 
Revision 1, dated August 29, 2016 or Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-
25-003, Revision 2, dated September 16, 2016, if you performed these 
actions before the effective date of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and 
Airworthiness Division, 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 ACO Branch, 
send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph 
(j)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected].
    (2) 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Dorie Resnik, 
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and 
Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017-0001, dated January 6, 2017, for 
more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0632.
    (3) Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Revision 3, dated 
June 2, 2017, can be obtained from Zodiac Seats France, using the 
contact information in paragraph (j)(4) of this proposed AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Zodiac Seats France, Rue Robert Marechal Senior B.P. 69, 
36100 Issoudun, France; phone: +33 (0) 9 70 83 08 30; email: 
[email protected]; internet: http://www.services.zodiacaerospace.com.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and 
Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability 
of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 18, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-27570 Filed 12-21-17; 8:45 am]
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60690 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 245 / Friday, December 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules periodically reviewed to reduce PART 1212—HONEY PACKERS AND continue to accrue monthly until the information requirements and IMPORTERS RESEARCH, outstanding balance is paid to the duplication by industry and public PROMOTION, CONSUMER Board. sector agencies. Finally, USDA has not EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY Dated: December 18, 2017. identified any relevant Federal rules INFORMATION ORDER Bruce Summers, that duplicate, overlap, or conflict with Acting Administrator. this proposed rule. ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 1212 continues to read as follows: [FR Doc. 2017–27526 Filed 12–21–17; 8:45 am] Regarding outreach efforts, as BILLING CODE 3410–02–P Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411–7425; 7 U.S.C. previously mentioned, this action was 7401. discussed at a subcommittee in October 2015. The Board conducted outreach ■ 2. Section 1212.40 is revised to read DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION over the following six months to as follows: beekeeping associations to gather input § 1212.40 Establishment and membership. Federal Aviation Administration about the need to reduce the annual The Honey Packers and Importers production volume requirement for Board is established to administer the 14 CFR Part 39 eligible producers on the Board. The terms and provisions of this part. The [Docket No. FAA–2017–0632; Product Board met in April 2016 and Board shall have ten members, Identifier 2017–NE–16–AD] unanimously recommended reducing composed of three first handler RIN 2120–AA6 the production volume requirement representatives, two importer from 150,000 to 50,000 pounds representatives, one importer-handler Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats annually. The Board also recommended representative, three producer France, Cabin Attendant Seats prescribing late payment charges and representatives, and one marketing interest on past due assessments in the cooperative representative. The AGENCY: Federal Aviation part’s regulations. All of the Board’s importer-handler representative must Administration (FAA), DOT. meetings are open to the public and import at least 75 percent of the honey ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking interested persons are invited to or honey products they market in the (NPRM). participate and express their views. United States and handle at least 250,000 pounds annually. In addition, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new AMS has performed this initial RFA the producer representatives must airworthiness directive (AD) for certain regarding the impact of this proposed produce a minimum of 50,000 pounds Zodiac Seats France, 536 Series Cabin action on small entities and invites of honey in the United States annually Attendant Seats. This proposed AD was comments concerning potential effects based on the best three-year average of prompted by cracks found in a highly of this action. the most recent five calendar years, as concentrated stress area of the seat pan USDA has determined that this certified by producers. The Secretary hinges. This proposed AD would proposed rule is consistent with and will appoint members to the Board from require repetitive inspections and would effectuate the purposes of the nominees submitted in accordance with replacement of the seat pan. We are § 1212.42. The Secretary shall also proposing this AD to correct the unsafe 1996 Act. appoint an alternate for each member. condition on these products. A 30-day comment period is provided ■ 3. Subpart C—Regulations Regarding DATES: We must receive comments on to allow interested persons to respond Past Due Assessments is added to read this NPRM by February 5, 2018. to this proposal. Thirty days is deemed as follows: ADDRESSES: You may send comments by appropriate because this action would any of the following methods: relax the minimum production Subpart C—Regulations Regarding • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to requirement for producers to serve on Past Due Assessments http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the the Board, thereby allowing more § 1212.520 Late payment and interest instructions for submitting comments. producers to be eligible to serve on the charges for past due assessments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, Board. This action would also prescribe (1) A late payment charge will be U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 late payment and interest charges for imposed on any first handler or New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building past due assessments which would importer who fails to make timely Ground Floor, Room W12–140, facilitate the collection of assessments remittance to the Board of the total Washington, DC 20590–0001. under the program. All written assessments for which they are liable. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail comments received in response to this The late payment will be imposed on address above between 9 a.m. and 5 proposed rule by the date specified will any assessments not received within 30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except be considered prior to finalizing this calendar days of the date when Federal holidays. action. assessments are due. This one-time late • Fax: 202–493–2251. payment charge will be 10 percent of For service information identified in List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1212 this NPRM, contact Zodiac Seats France, the assessments due before interest Administrative practice and charges have accrued. Rue Robert Marechal Senior B.P. 69, (2) In addition to the late payment 36100 Issoudun, France; phone: +33 (0) sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS procedure, Advertising, Consumer information, Honey Packer and Importer charge, 2⁄3 of 1 percent per month (or an 9 70 83 08 30; email: zs.tac@zodiac promotion, Marketing agreements, annual rate of 8 percent) interest on the aerospace.com; internet: http:// Reporting and recordkeeping outstanding balance, including any late www.services.zodiacaerospace.com. requirements. payment and accrued interest, will be You may view this service information added to any accounts for which at the FAA, Engine and Propeller For the reasons set forth in the payment has not been received within Standards Branch, Policy and preamble, 7 CFR part 1212 is proposed 30 calendar days of the date when Innovation Division, 1200 District to be amended as follows: assessments are due. Interest will Avenue, Burlington, MA. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 245 / Friday, December 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules 60691 information on the availability of this We will post all comments we docket on the internet at http:// material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. receive, without change, to http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for www.regulations.gov, including any and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Examining the AD Docket personal information you provide. We 0632. You may examine the AD docket on will also post a report summarizing each the internet at http:// Related Service Information Under 1 substantive verbal contact with FAA www.regulations.gov by searching for CFR Part 51 personnel concerning this proposed AD. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Zodiac Aerospace has issued Service 0632; or in person at the Docket Discussion Bulletin (SB) No. 536–25–003, Revision Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 The European Aviation Safety Agency 3, dated June 2, 2017. The SB describes p.m., Monday through Friday, except (EASA), which is the Technical Agent procedures for inspection, modification, Federal holidays. The AD docket for the Member States of the European or replacement of the seat pan, of contains this proposed AD, the Community, has issued EASA AD 2017– certain model seats known to be mandatory continuing airworthiness 0001, dated January 6, 2017 (referred to installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 information (MCAI), the regulatory hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an airplanes. This service information is evaluation, any comments received, and unsafe condition for the specified reasonably available because the other information. The address for the products. The MCAI states: interested parties have access to it Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Cases of cracks were found on Zodiac Seats through their normal course of business in the ADDRESSES section. Comments France cabin attendant seats 536 series or by the means identified in the will be available in the AD docket installed on some ATR 42 and ATR 72 ADDRESSES section. shortly after receipt. aeroplanes. The detected damage was located in the area of the seat pan hinges. FAA’s Determination and Requirements FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Investigations identified that fatigue had of This Proposed AD Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, caused these cracks in a highly concentrated Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and stress area. This condition, if not detected This product has been approved by Airworthiness Division, 1200 District and corrected, could lead to failure of the EASA, and is approved for operation in Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: seat, possibly resulting in injury to the seat the United States. Pursuant to our 781–238–7693; fax: 781–238–7199; occupant. To address this potential unsafe bilateral agreement with the European email: dorie.resnik@faa.gov. condition, Zodiac Seats France issued Community, EASA has notified us of Service Bulletin (SB) 536–25–003 to provide the unsafe condition described in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: inspection and replacement instructions. MCAI and service information Comments Invited Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0164, requiring repetitive visual inspections of the referenced above. We are proposing this We invite you to send any written affected cabin attendant seats and, depending AD because we evaluated all relevant data, views, or arguments about on findings, replacement of the seat pan. information provided by EASA and this proposed AD. Send your comments Since that AD was issued, Zodiac Seats determined the unsafe condition exists to an address listed under the France developed a reinforced seat pan, and and is likely to exist or develop on other ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. revised SB 536–25–003 accordingly. After products of the same type design. This installation of a reinforced seat pan, the seat proposed AD would require inspection, FAA–2017–0632; Product Identifier P/N amendment status is updated. For the 2017–NE–16–AD’’ at the beginning of and modification of certain model seats. reason described above, this AD retains the your comments. We specifically invite requirements of EASA AD 2016–0164, which Costs of Compliance comments on the overall regulatory, is superseded, prohibits installation of economic, environmental, and energy unreinforced seat pans on seats already We estimate that this proposed AD aspects of this proposed AD. We will modified, and introduces the reinforced seat affects 55 seat assemblies installed on, consider all comments received by the pan installation as optional terminating but not limited to, ATR 42 and ATR 72 closing date and may amend this action for the repetitive inspections. airplanes of U.S. registry. proposed AD because of those You may obtain further information We estimate the following costs to comments. by examining the MCAI in the AD comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators Seat inspection, modification, or replacement 1.2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $102 .......... $1,500 $1,602 $88,110 According to the manufacturer, some section 106, describes the authority of the Administrator finds necessary for of the costs of this proposed AD may be the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: safety in air commerce. This regulation covered under warranty, thereby Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more is within the scope of that authority reducing the cost impact on affected detail the scope of the Agency’s because it addresses an unsafe condition individuals. We do not control warranty authority. that is likely to exist or develop on sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS coverage for affected individuals. As a We are issuing this rulemaking under products identified in this rulemaking result, we have included all costs in our the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, action. cost estimate. 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60692 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 245 / Friday, December 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules Compliance and Airworthiness (c) Applicability SB No. 536–25–003, Revision 1, dated Division, but during this transition (1) This AD applies to all Zodiac Seats August 29, 2016 or Zodiac Seats France SB period, the Executive Director has France, Cabin Attendant Seat 536 Series, part No. 536–25–003, Revision 2, dated delegated the authority to issue ADs numbers (P/N) 53600, all dash numbers, all September 16, 2016, if you performed these applicable to engines, propellers, and serial numbers, with seat pan P/N F0433453, actions before the effective date of this AD. associated appliances to the Manager, installed. (2) These appliances are installed on, but (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, (AMOCs) not limited to, ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes Policy and Innovation Division. of U.S. registry. (1) The Manager, FAA, Boston ACO Regulatory Findings (d) Subject Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness We determined that this proposed AD Division, has the authority to approve Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) would not have federalism implications AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the Code 2500, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings. under Executive Order 13132. This procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In (e) Reason accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on This AD was prompted by cracks found in request to your principal inspector or local a highly concentrated stress area of the seat Flight Standards District Office, as the relationship between the national pan hinges. We are issuing this AD to prevent appropriate. If sending information directly Government and the States, or on the failure of affected seats. to the manager of the ACO Branch, send it distribution of power and (f) Compliance to the attention of the person identified in responsibilities among the various paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email levels of government. Comply with this AD within the your request to: 9-ane-boston-aco-amoc- For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already done. requests@faa.gov. certify this proposed regulation: (1) Before exceeding 2,500 flight cycles (2) Before using any approved AMOC, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (FC), or within 100 FC after the effective date notify your appropriate principal inspector, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the seat pan structure in both deployed and of the local flight standards district office/ the DOT Regulatory Policies and stowed positions using paragraph 2.A., certificate holding district office. Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac 1979), Seats France Service Bulletin (SB) No. 536– (j) Related Information (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 25–003, Revision 3, dated June 2, 2017. (1) For more information about this AD, in Alaska, and (2) If cracks are found, before next flight: contact Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer, (4) Will not have a significant (i) Replace seat pan with reinforced seat FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and economic impact, positive or negative, pan, P/N F0511530, using paragraph 2.B., Airworthiness Division, 1200 District on a substantial number of small entities Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– under the criteria of the Regulatory Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, Revision 3, 238–7693; fax: 781–238–7199; email: Flexibility Act. dated June 2, 2017. dorie.resnik@faa.gov. (ii) Re-mark the seat using paragraph 2.C., List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017–0001, Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, Revision 3, dated January 6, 2017, for more information. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation You may examine the MCAI in the AD safety, Incorporation by reference, dated June 2, 2017. (3) If no cracks are found, do the following: docket on the internet at http:// Safety. www.regulations.gov by searching for and (i) Re-mark the seat using paragraph 2.C., The Proposed Amendment Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0632. Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, Revision 3, (3) Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536–25– Accordingly, under the authority dated June 2, 2017. 003, Revision 3, dated June 2, 2017, can be delegated to me by the Administrator, (ii) Reinspect the seat pan within every 100 obtained from Zodiac Seats France, using the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part FC since last inspection, or replace seat pan contact information in paragraph (j)(4) of this 39 as follows: with reinforced seat pan, P/N F0511530, proposed AD. using paragraph 2.B., Accomplishment (4) For service information identified in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. this proposed AD, contact Zodiac Seats DIRECTIVES 536–25–003, Revision 3, dated June 2, 2017. France, Rue Robert Marechal Senior B.P. 69, (4) Until compliance with this AD is ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 accomplished, stow and secure an affected 36100 Issoudun, France; phone: +33 (0) 9 70 continues to read as follows: attendant seat in the retracted position to 83 08 30; email: zs.tac@zodiac prevent occupancy, in accordance with the aerospace.com; internet: http:// Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. www.services.zodiacaerospace.com. provisions and limitations of the applicable § 39.13 [Amended] Master Minimum Equipment List item. (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (g) Optional Terminating Action Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 the following new airworthiness Installation of a reinforced seat pan, P/N District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For directive (AD): F0511530, using paragraph 2.B., information on the availability of this Zodiac Seats France (formerly SICMA Aero Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Seat): Docket No. FAA–2017–0632; Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, Revision 3, sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS Product Identifier 2017–NE–16–AD. dated June 2, 2017, is terminating action to Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on this AD. December 18, 2017. (a) Comments Due Date Robert J. Ganley, (h) Credit for Previous Actions We must receive comments by February 5, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 2018. You may take credit for inspections and Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. modifications performed in accordance with (b) Affected ADs Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, first [FR Doc. 2017–27570 Filed 12–21–17; 8:45 am] None. issued May 24, 2016, or Zodiac Seats France BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:56 Dec 21, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\22DEP1.SGM 22DEP1


Document Created: 2017-12-22 00:34:14
Document Modified: 2017-12-22 00:34:14
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this NPRM by February 5, 2018.
ContactDorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 60690 
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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