82_FR_720 82 FR 718 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

82 FR 718 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 2 (January 4, 2017)

Page Range718-720
FR Document2016-30842

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-23-02 for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. AD 2013-23-02 required an inspection of the feeder cables of certain fuel booster pumps for damage (including, but not limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel leaks), and replacement if necessary. This new AD retains those requirements and also requires modification of the electrical installation of the fuel booster pumps. This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight problem with the fuel transfer system. 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-2016-9109; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-011-AD; 
Amendment 39-18761; AD 2016-26-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-23-02 for 
all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, 
CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. AD 2013-23-02 required an inspection 
of the feeder cables of certain fuel booster pumps for damage 
(including, but not limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel 
leaks), and replacement if necessary. This new AD retains those 
requirements and also requires modification of the electrical 
installation of the fuel booster pumps. This AD was prompted by a 
report of an in-flight problem with the fuel transfer system. We are 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective February 8, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 8, 
2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of 
December 2, 2013 (78 FR 68688, November 15, 2013).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact EADS CASA (Airbus Defense and Space), Services/Engineering 
Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: 
+34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: 
[email protected]. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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-2016-9109.

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-
9109; 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 address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2013-23-02, Amendment 39-17657 (78 FR 68688, 
November 15, 2013) (``AD 2013-23-02''). AD 2013-23-02 applied to all 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-
235-300, and C-295 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on September 19, 2016 (81 FR 64080). The NPRM was prompted by 
a report of an in-flight problem with the fuel transfer system. The 
NPRM proposed to continue to require an inspection of the feeder cables 
of certain fuel booster pumps for damage (including, but not limited 
to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel leaks), and replacement if 
necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require modification of the 
electrical installation of the fuel booster pumps. We are issuing this 
AD to prevent damage to certain fuel booster pumps, which could create 
an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, and result in a fuel 
tank 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 AD 
2016-0014, dated January 14, 2016 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model 
CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    An occurrence with a CN-235 aeroplane was reported, involving an 
in-flight problem with the fuel transfer system. The results of the 
subsequent investigation revealed damage on the fuel booster pump 
electrical feeding cable and some burn marks on the pump body and 
plate (fairing) at the external side of the fuel tank; confirmed 
electrical arcing between the wire and pump body; and revealed fuel 
leakage onto the affected wire.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could create an 
ignition source in the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in 
a fuel tank explosion and loss of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS CASA (Airbus 
Military) issued All Operators Letter (AOL) 235-025 and AOL 295-025, 
providing inspection instructions for the affected fuel booster 
pumps, Part Number (P/N) 1C12-34 and P/N 1C12-46.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0186 [which corresponds to FAA 
AD 2013-23-02] to require a one-time [detailed visual] inspection of 
the affected fuel booster pumps to detect damage and, depending on 
findings, replacement of the fuel booster pump. That [EASA] AD also 
required reporting of all findings to EADS CASA for evaluation.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) 
developed [a] modification of the fuel boost pump electrical 
installation, available for in-service application through Airbus 
D&S Service Bulletin (SB) 235-28-0023. That modification involves 
improved protection of the output of affected fuel pump harness 
avoiding undesired electrical contacts and preventing potential 
arcing between the affected harness and metallic parts of the fuel 
boost cover.
    For the reasons described above this [EASA] AD partially retains 
the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0186, which is superseded, and 
requires modification of the fuel pump electrical installation.

    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-
9109.

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Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    Airbus Defense and Space has issued Service Bulletin SB-235-28-
0023C, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2015. The service information 
describes procedures for modification of the fuel booster pumps. 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 35 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2013-23-02, and retained in this AD take 
about 4 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions 
that are required by AD 2013-23-02 is $340 per product.
    We also estimate that it will take about 8 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 $1,802 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $86,870, or $2,482 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $16,080, for a cost 
of $16,335 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need this action.

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.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2013-23-02, Amendment 39-17657 (78 FR 68688, November 15, 2013), and 
adding the following new AD:

2016-26-03 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as 
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-18761; Docket No. 
FAA-2016-9109; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-011-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective February 8, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2013-23-02, Amendment 39-17657 (78 FR 68688, 
November 15, 2013) (``AD 2013-23-02'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known 
as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-
235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes, certificated in any 
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight problem with 
the fuel transfer system. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage 
to certain fuel booster pumps, which could create an ignition source 
in the fuel tank vapor space, and result in a fuel tank explosion 
and consequent loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Inspection of the Feeder Cables of Certain Fuel Booster 
Pumps, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2013-23-02, with no changes. Within the times specified in paragraph 
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Perform a detailed 
visual inspection for damage (including, but not limited to, signs 
of electrical arcing and fuel leaks) of the electrical feeder cables 
of each fuel booster pump having part number (P/N) 1C12-34 or 1C12-
46, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Military All 
Operator Letter 235-025, dated July 29, 2013 (for Model CN-235 
airplanes); or Airbus Military All Operator Letter 295-025, Revision 
01, dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C-295 airplanes).
    (1) For each fuel booster pump that has not been replaced as of 
December 2, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-23-02): Prior to the 
accumulation of 300 total flight hours or within 5 flight cycles 
after December 2, 2013, whichever occurs later.
    (2) For each fuel booster pump that has been replaced as of 
December 2, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-23-02): Within 300 
flight hours since the most recent fuel booster pump replacement, or 
within 5 flight cycles after December 2, 2013, whichever occurs 
later.

(h) Retained Replacement of Affected Fuel Boost Pumps, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2013-23-02, with no

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changes. If any damage (including, but not limited to, signs of 
electrical arcing and fuel leaks) is found during the inspection 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Within the time specified in 
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, replace the affected fuel 
booster pump with a serviceable pump, in accordance with Airbus 
Military All Operator Letter 235-025, dated July 29, 2013 (for Model 
CN-235 airplanes); or Airbus Military All Operator Letter 295-025, 
Revision 01, dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C-295 airplanes).
    (1) Before further flight.
    (2) Within 10 days following the inspection, provided that the 
airplane is operated under the conditions specified in Airbus 
Military All Operator Letter 235-025, dated July 29, 2013 (for Model 
CN-235 airplanes); or Airbus Military All Operator Letter 295-025, 
Revision 01, dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C-295 airplanes).

(i) New Requirement of This AD: Modification of the Fuel Booster Pumps

    For Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-
235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes: Within 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD, modify the electrical installation of the 
fuel booster pumps, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Defense and Space Service Bulletin SB-235-28-
0023C, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2015. Accomplishing the 
modification terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) 
of this AD for that airplane.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using Airbus EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-28-
0023, dated March 14, 2014.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149. 
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: As of the effective date of 
this AD, 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 Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA); or EADS CASA's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If 
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0014, dated January 14, 2016, 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-2016-9109.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (m)(5) and (m)(6) of this AD.

(m) 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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
February 8, 2017.
    (i) Airbus Defense and Space Service Bulletin SB-235-28-0023C, 
Revision 01, dated October 27, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
December 2, 2013 (78 FR 68688, November 15, 2013).
    (i) Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-025, dated July 29, 
2013.
    (ii) Airbus Military All Operator Letter 295-025, Revision 01, 
dated August 1, 2013.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS 
CASA (Airbus Defense and Space), Services/Engineering Support, 
Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 
585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: 
[email protected].
    (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (7) 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 December 8, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-30842 Filed 1-3-17; 8:45 am]
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718 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 2 / Wednesday, January 4, 2017 / Rules and Regulations Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For ADDRESSES: For service information also proposed to require modification of information on the availability of this identified in this final rule, contact the electrical installation of the fuel material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. EADS CASA (Airbus Defense and booster pumps. We are issuing this AD (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the Space), Services/Engineering Support, to prevent damage to certain fuel National Archives and Records Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, booster pumps, which could create an Administration (NARA). For information on Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: ignition source in the fuel tank vapor the availability of this material at NARA, call +34 91 585 31 27; email: space, and result in a fuel tank (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com. explosion and consequent loss of the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may view this referenced service airplane. locations.html. information at the FAA, Transport The European Aviation Safety Agency Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue (EASA), which is the Technical Agent 15, 2016. SW., Renton, WA. For information on for the Member States of the European Stephen Barbini, the availability of this material at the Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0014, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also dated January 14, 2016 (referred to after Aircraft Certification Service. available on the Internet at http:// this as the Mandatory Continuing [FR Doc. 2016–30832 Filed 1–3–17; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 9109. for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket 200, CN–235–300, and C–295 airplanes. You may examine the AD docket on The MCAI states: Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http:// An occurrence with a CN–235 aeroplane www.regulations.gov by searching for was reported, involving an in-flight problem 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– with the fuel transfer system. The results of [Docket No. FAA–2016–9109; Directorate 9109; or in person at the Docket the subsequent investigation revealed Identifier 2016–NM–011–AD; Amendment Management Facility between 9 a.m. damage on the fuel booster pump electrical 39–18761; AD 2016–26–03] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, feeding cable and some burn marks on the except Federal holidays. The AD docket pump body and plate (fairing) at the external RIN 2120–AA64 side of the fuel tank; confirmed electrical contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and arcing between the wire and pump body; and Airworthiness Directives; Airbus revealed fuel leakage onto the affected wire. Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly other information. The address for the This condition, if not detected and Known as Construcciones Docket Office (telephone: 800–647– corrected, could create an ignition source in Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes 5527) is Docket Management Facility, the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting U.S. Department of Transportation, in a fuel tank explosion and loss of the AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Operations, M–30, West aeroplane. Administration (FAA), Department of Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, To address this potential unsafe condition, Transportation (DOT). 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., EADS CASA (Airbus Military) issued All ACTION: Final rule. Washington, DC 20590. Operators Letter (AOL) 235–025 and AOL 295–025, providing inspection instructions SUMMARY: We are superseding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: for the affected fuel booster pumps, Part Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–23– Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Number (P/N) 1C12–34 and P/N 1C12–46. 02 for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Engineer, International Branch, ANM– Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0186 Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235– 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, [which corresponds to FAA AD 2013–23–02] 200, CN–235–300, and C–295 airplanes. FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, to require a one-time [detailed visual] AD 2013–23–02 required an inspection WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227– inspection of the affected fuel booster pumps 1112; fax: 425–227–1149. to detect damage and, depending on findings, of the feeder cables of certain fuel replacement of the fuel booster pump. That booster pumps for damage (including, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [EASA] AD also required reporting of all but not limited to, signs of electrical findings to EADS CASA for evaluation. arcing and fuel leaks), and replacement Discussion Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus if necessary. This new AD retains those We issued a notice of proposed Defence and Space (D&S) developed [a] requirements and also requires rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR modification of the fuel boost pump modification of the electrical part 39 to supersede AD 2013–23–02, electrical installation, available for in-service installation of the fuel booster pumps. Amendment 39–17657 (78 FR 68688, application through Airbus D&S Service This AD was prompted by a report of an November 15, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–23– Bulletin (SB) 235–28–0023. That in-flight problem with the fuel transfer modification involves improved protection of 02’’). AD 2013–23–02 applied to all the output of affected fuel pump harness system. We are issuing this AD to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model avoiding undesired electrical contacts and address the unsafe condition on these CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, preventing potential arcing between the products. CN–235–300, and C–295 airplanes. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 2 / Wednesday, January 4, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 719 Comments detail the scope of the Agency’s Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39– authority. 18761; Docket No. FAA–2016–9109; We gave the public the opportunity to Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–011–AD. participate in developing this AD. We We are issuing this rulemaking under received no comments on the NPRM or the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date on the determination of the cost to the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD is effective February 8, 2017. public. General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs Conclusion promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2013–23–02, air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–17657 (78 FR 68688, We reviewed the available data and for practices, methods, and procedures November 15, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–23–02’’). determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability as proposed except for minor editorial safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to Airbus Defense and changes. We have determined that these is within the scope of that authority Space S.A. (formerly known as minor changes: because it addresses an unsafe condition Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model • Are consistent with the intent that that is likely to exist or develop on CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, CN– was proposed in the NPRM for products identified in this rulemaking 235–300, and C–295 airplanes, certificated in action. any category, all manufacturer serial correcting the unsafe condition; and numbers. • Do not add any additional burden Regulatory Findings upon the public than was already (d) Subject proposed in the NPRM. We determined that this AD will not Air Transport Association (ATA) of have federalism implications under America Code 28, Fuel. Related Service Information Under 1 Executive Order 13132. This AD will CFR part 51 not have a substantial direct effect on (e) Reason Airbus Defense and Space has issued the States, on the relationship between This AD was prompted by a report of an Service Bulletin SB–235–28–0023C, the national government and the States, in-flight problem with the fuel transfer system. We are issuing this AD to prevent Revision 01, dated October 27, 2015. or on the distribution of power and damage to certain fuel booster pumps, which The service information describes responsibilities among the various could create an ignition source in the fuel procedures for modification of the fuel levels of government. tank vapor space, and result in a fuel tank booster pumps. This service information For the reasons discussed above, I explosion and consequent loss of the is reasonably available because the certify that this AD: airplane. interested parties have access to it 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance through their normal course of business action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comply with this AD within the or by the means identified in the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already ADDRESSES section. done. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Costs of Compliance 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (g) Retained Inspection of the Feeder Cables We estimate that this AD affects 35 Alaska; and of Certain Fuel Booster Pumps, With No airplanes of U.S. registry. 4. Will not have a significant Changes The actions required by AD 2013–23– economic impact, positive or negative, This paragraph restates the requirements of 02, and retained in this AD take about on a substantial number of small entities paragraph (g) of AD 2013–23–02, with no 4 work-hours per product, at an average under the criteria of the Regulatory changes. Within the times specified in labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based Flexibility Act. paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as on these figures, the estimated cost of applicable: Perform a detailed visual List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inspection for damage (including, but not the actions that are required by AD limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel 2013–23–02 is $340 per product. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation leaks) of the electrical feeder cables of each We also estimate that it will take safety, Incorporation by reference, fuel booster pump having part number (P/N) about 8 work-hours per product to Safety. 1C12–34 or 1C12–46, in accordance with the comply with the basic requirements of Adoption of the Amendment instructions of Airbus Military All Operator this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Letter 235–025, dated July 29, 2013 (for per work-hour. Required parts will cost Accordingly, under the authority Model CN–235 airplanes); or Airbus Military about $1,802 per product. Based on delegated to me by the Administrator, All Operator Letter 295–025, Revision 01, these figures, we estimate the cost of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C–295 this AD on U.S. operators to be $86,870, follows: airplanes). (1) For each fuel booster pump that has not or $2,482 per product. been replaced as of December 2, 2013 (the In addition, we estimate that any PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES effective date of AD 2013–23–02): Prior to the necessary follow-on actions will take accumulation of 300 total flight hours or about 3 work-hours and require parts ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 within 5 flight cycles after December 2, 2013, costing $16,080, for a cost of $16,335 continues to read as follows: whichever occurs later. per product. We have no way of (2) For each fuel booster pump that has determining the number of aircraft that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. been replaced as of December 2, 2013 (the might need this action. effective date of AD 2013–23–02): Within 300 § 39.13 [Amended] flight hours since the most recent fuel booster jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by pump replacement, or within 5 flight cycles Title 49 of the United States Code removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) after December 2, 2013, whichever occurs 2013–23–02, Amendment 39–17657 (78 later. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, FR 68688, November 15, 2013), and (h) Retained Replacement of Affected Fuel section 106, describes the authority of adding the following new AD: Boost Pumps, With No Changes the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2016–26–03 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. This paragraph restates the requirements of Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (formerly known as Construcciones paragraph (h) of AD 2013–23–02, with no VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:22 Jan 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\04JAR1.SGM 04JAR1

720 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 2 / Wednesday, January 4, 2017 / Rules and Regulations changes. If any damage (including, but not the Manager, International Branch, ANM– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or leaks) is found during the inspection the European Aviation Safety Agency Federal Aviation Administration required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Within (EASA); or EADS CASA’s EASA Design the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by (h)(2) of this AD, replace the affected fuel 14 CFR Part 71 the DOA, the approval must include the booster pump with a serviceable pump, in DOA-authorized signature. accordance with Airbus Military All Operator [Docket No. FAA–2016–9263; Airspace Letter 235–025, dated July 29, 2013 (for (l) Related Information Docket No. 15–AWA–6] Model CN–235 airplanes); or Airbus Military All Operator Letter 295–025, Revision 01, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD RIN 2120–AA66 dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C–295 airplanes). 2016–0014, dated January 14, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be Revocation of Offshore Airspace (1) Before further flight. (2) Within 10 days following the found in the AD docket on the Internet at Areas; Control 1154H, Control 1173H, inspection, provided that the airplane is http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Control 1154L, and Control 1173L, operated under the conditions specified in and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9109. California Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235–025, (2) Service information identified in this dated July 29, 2013 (for Model CN–235 AGENCY: Federal Aviation AD that is not incorporated by reference is airplanes); or Airbus Military All Operator Administration (FAA), DOT. available at the addresses specified in Letter 295–025, Revision 01, dated August 1, paragraphs (m)(5) and (m)(6) of this AD. ACTION: Final rule. 2013 (for Model C–295 airplanes). (m) Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: This action removes offshore (i) New Requirement of This AD: Modification of the Fuel Booster Pumps (1) The Director of the Federal Register airspace areas Control 1154H and approved the incorporation by reference Control 1154L located offshore of Ukiah, For Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model (IBR) of the service information listed in this California, and removes offshore CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes: Within 12 months paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR airspace areas Control 1173H and after the effective date of this AD, modify the part 51. Control 1173L located offshore of San electrical installation of the fuel booster (2) You must use this service information Francisco, California. The FAA has pumps, in accordance with the as applicable to do the actions required by determined these offshore airspace areas Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. are no longer required. Defense and Space Service Bulletin SB–235– (3) The following service information was DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 28–0023C, Revision 01, dated October 27, approved for IBR on February 8, 2017. 2015. Accomplishing the modification 2, 2017. The Director of the FEDERAL (i) Airbus Defense and Space Service REGISTER approves this incorporation terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) Bulletin SB–235–28–0023C, Revision 01, and (h) of this AD for that airplane. by reference action under Title 1, Code dated October 27, 2015. of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject (j) Credit for Previous Actions (ii) Reserved. to the annual revision of FAA Order This paragraph provides credit for actions (4) The following service information was 7400.11 and publication of conforming required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those approved for IBR on December 2, 2013 (78 FR 68688, November 15, 2013). amendments. actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus EADS CASA (i) Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235– ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Service Bulletin SB–235–28–0023, dated 025, dated July 29, 2013. Airspace Designations and Reporting March 14, 2014. (ii) Airbus Military All Operator Letter Points, and subsequent amendments can (k) Other FAA AD Provisions 295–025, Revision 01, dated August 1, 2013. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ (5) For service information identified in air_traffic/publications/. For further The following provisions also apply to this this AD, contact EADS CASA (Airbus information, you can contact the AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Defense and Space), Services/Engineering Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation (AMOCs): The Manager, International Support, Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Administration, 800 Independence Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; Directorate, FAA, has the authority to fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com. also available for inspection at the using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (6) You may view this service information National Archives and Records In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Administration (NARA). For request to your principal inspector or local 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of FAA Flight Standards District Office, as information on the availability of this appropriate. If sending information directly Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 741–6030, or go to http:// (7) You may view this service information Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, www.archives.gov/federal_register/ that is incorporated by reference at the International Branch, ANM–116, Transport code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ National Archives and Records Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind locations.html. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227– Designations and Reporting Points, is 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- published yearly and effective on ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify locations.html. September 15. your appropriate principal inspector, or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Issued in Renton, Washington, on Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group, the local flight standards district office/ December 8, 2016. Office of Airspace Services, Federal certificate holding district office. Dionne Palermo, Aviation Administration, 800 (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Independence Avenue SW., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane effective date of this AD, for any requirement Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be [FR Doc. 2016–30842 Filed 1–3–17; 8:45 am] 267–8783. accomplished using a method approved by BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:22 Jan 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\04JAR1.SGM 04JAR1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective February 8, 2017.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149.
FR Citation82 FR 718 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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