82 FR 737 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 2 (January 4, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 2 (January 4, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 737-739] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31362] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9522; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-144-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-17- 01, which applies to certain Gulfstream Model G-IV, GIV-X, GV-SP airplanes and Model GV airplanes. AD 2009-17-01 currently requires, an inspection for sealant applied to the exterior of the auxiliary power unit (APU) enclosure (firewall), and a revision of the airplane flight manual (AFM), as applicable. Since we issued AD 2009-17-01, we received a report indicating that the type design sealant applied to the APU enclosure is flammable and failed certain tests. This proposed AD would require revising the AFM, and revising the applicability to include additional airplanes. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 21, 2017. 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965-3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. 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. 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- 9522; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street 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: Ky Phan, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5536; fax: 404-474-5606; 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-2016-9522; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-144-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 we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On July 31, 2009, we issued AD 2009-17-01, Amendment 39-15991 (74 FR 40061, August 11, 2009) (``AD 2009-17-01''), for certain Gulfstream Model G-IV, GIV-X, GV-SP airplanes, and Model GV airplanes. AD 2009-17- 01 requires, for certain airplanes, a one-time inspection for sealant applied to the exterior of the APU enclosure, and for airplanes with the subject sealant and certain other airplanes, a revision of the AFM to prohibit operation of the APU during certain ground and flight operations. AD 2009-17-01 resulted from notification by the airplane manufacturer that an improper, flammable sealant was used on the interior and exterior of the APU enclosure. We issued AD 2009-17-01 to prevent this flammable sealant from igniting the exterior surfaces of the APU enclosure under certain anomalous conditions, such as an APU failure/APU compartment fire, which could result in propagation of an uncontained fire to other critical areas of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2009-17-01 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2009-17-01, the manufacturer has notified us that the type design sealant (AMS 3374) applied to the APU enclosure is flammable and failed a certification test and a company [[Page 738]] test. Paragraph (g) of AD 2009-17-01 required an inspection to determine if GMS 4107 sealant (i.e., not type design sealant) or AMS 3374 sealant was applied to the APU enclosure. If the inspections revealed the application of GMS 4107 sealant, operators were required by paragraph (h) of AD 2009-17-01 to revise the applicable AFM to include the applicable AFM supplement (AFMS). The AFMS provided limitations that prohibited operation of the APU during certain ground and flight operations. At the time AD 2009-17-01 was issued, the type design sealant was AMS 3374 sealant, which was thought to be fireproof. If the inspection required by paragraph (g) of AD 2009-17-01 revealed that AMS 3374 sealant was used, the applicable AFM did not have to be revised. With the discovery that AMS 3374 sealant is flammable, we have determined that AD 2009-17-01 does not address the identified unsafe condition. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the Gulfstream AFM supplements (AFMSs) identified below. The AFMSs provide operating limitations on the use of the APU during certain ground and flight operations. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. (1) Gulfstream Aerospace GIV/G300/G400 AFM Supplement GIV-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the GIV AFM, dated April 22, 1987; the G300 AFM, dated January 15, 2003; and the G400 AFM, dated November 18, 2002. (2) Gulfstream G450/G350 AFM Supplement G450-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the G450 AFM, dated August 12, 2004; and the G350 AFM, dated October 28, 2004. (3) Gulfstream GV AFM Supplement GV-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the GV AFM, dated April 11, 1997. (4) Gulfstream G550/G500 AFM Supplement G550-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the G550 AFM, dated August 14, 2003; and the G500 AFM, dated December 5, 2003. (5) Gulfstream GVI (G650) AFM Supplement G650-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the GVI (G650) AFM dated, September 7, 2012. (6) Gulfstream GVI (G650ER) AFM Supplement G650ER-2016-03, dated July 27, 2016, to the GVI (G650ER) AFM, dated October 2, 2014. 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 We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type designs. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require a revision of the AFM to prohibit operation of the APU during certain ground and flight operation and would add additional airplanes to the applicability. Interim Action We consider this proposed AD interim action. If final action is later identified, we might consider further rulemaking then. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1,220 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM revision........................ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $103,700 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 have 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 that the 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-17-01, Amendment 39-15991 (74 FR 40061, August 11, 2009), and adding the following new AD: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2016-9522; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-144-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by February 21, 2017. [[Page 739]] (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2009-17-01, Amendment 39 15991 (74 FR 40061, August 11, 2009) (``AD 2009-17-01''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD. (1) Model G-IV airplanes, having serial numbers (S/Ns) 1000 and subsequent. (2) Model GIV-X airplanes, having S/Ns 4001 and subsequent. (3) Model GV airplanes, having S/Ns 501 and subsequent. (4) Model GV-SP airplanes, having S/Ns 5001 and subsequent. (5) Model GVI airplanes, having S/Ns 6001 and subsequent. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 49, Airborne Auxiliary Power; and 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the type design sealant is flammable and failed a certification test and a company test. We are issuing this AD to provide the flight crew with operating procedures for airplanes that have flammable sealant compound applied to the auxiliary power unit (APU) enclosure (firewall). Under certain anomalous conditions such as an APU failure/APU compartment fire, flammable sealant could ignite the exterior surfaces of the APU enclosure and result in propagation of an uncontained fire to other critical areas of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the applicable Gulfstream AFM specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(6) of this AD to include the information in the applicable Gulfstream AFM supplement (AFMS) specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(6) of this AD. These AFM supplements (AFMSs) introduce operating limitations on the use of the APU during certain ground and flight operations. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: This AFM revision may be done by inserting a copy of the applicable AFMS into the applicable AFM specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(6) of this AD. When the AFMS has been included in the general revision of the AFM, the general revision may be inserted into the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the applicable AFMS specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(6) of this AD. (h) AFMSs For the AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, insert the applicable AFMS into the applicable Gulfstream AFM identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(6) of this AD. (1) Gulfstream GIV/G300/G400 AFM Supplement GIV-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the GIV AFM, dated April 22, 1987; the G300 AFM, dated January 15, 2003; and the G400 AFM, dated November 18, 2002. (2) Gulfstream G450/G350 AFM Supplement G450-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the G450 AFM, dated August 12, 2004; and the G350 AFM, dated October 28, 2004. (3) Gulfstream GV AFM Supplement GV-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the GV AFM, dated April 11, 1997. (4) Gulfstream G550/G500 AFM Supplement G550-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the G550 AFM, dated August 14, 2003; and the G500 AFM, dated December 5, 2003. (5) Gulfstream GVI (G650) AFM Supplement G650-2016-01, dated July 27, 2016, to the GVI (G650) AFM dated, September 7, 2012. (6) Gulfstream GVI (G650ER) AFM Supplement G650ER-2016-03, dated July 27, 2016, to the GVI (G650ER) AFM, dated October 2, 2014. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the action required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if that action was performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(4) of this AD. This service information was incorporated by reference in AD 2009-17-01. (1) Gulfstream G-IV/G300/G400 AFM Supplement G-IV-2009-02, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2009. (2) Gulfstream G450/G350 AFM Supplement G450-2009-03, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2009. (3) Gulfstream GV AFM Supplement GV-2009-03, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2009. (4) Gulfstream G550/G500 AFM Supplement G550-2009-03, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2009. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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 ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (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. (3) AMOCs approved previously for paragraph (h) of AD 2009-17-01 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Ky Phan, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta ACO 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5536; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912- 965-3520; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 16, 2016. Ross Landes, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind and Model GV airplanes. AD 2009–17– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ky
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 01 currently requires, an inspection for Phan, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425–227– sealant applied to the exterior of the and Services Branch, ACE–118A, FAA,
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
auxiliary power unit (APU) enclosure Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify (firewall), and a revision of the airplane (ACO) 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
your appropriate principal inspector, or flight manual (AFM), as applicable. Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5536;
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Since we issued AD 2009–17–01, we fax: 404–474–5606; email: ky.phan@
the local flight standards district office/ received a report indicating that the faa.gov.
certificate holding district office. type design sealant applied to the APU SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the enclosure is flammable and failed
effective date of this AD, for any requirement certain tests. This proposed AD would Comments Invited
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
require revising the AFM, and revising We invite you to send any written
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the applicability to include additional relevant data, views, or arguments about
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– airplanes. We are proposing this AD to this proposed AD. Send your comments
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or address the unsafe condition on these to an address listed under the
the European Aviation Safety Agency products. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design FAA–2016–9522; Directorate Identifier
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 21, 2017. 2016–NM–144–AD’’ at the beginning of
the DOA, the approval must include the your comments. We specifically invite
DOA-authorized signature. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
comments on the overall regulatory,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy
(m) Related Information
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing methods:
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD consider all comments received by the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
2016–0065, dated April 5, 2016, for related closing date and may amend this
information. This MCAI may be found in the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD because of those
AD docket on the Internet at http:// instructions for submitting comments. comments.
www.regulations.gov by searching for and • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9524. • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
(2) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, personal information you provide. We
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 Washington, DC 20590.
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: substantive verbal contact we receive
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail about this proposed AD.
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may address above between 9 a.m. and 5
view this service information at the FAA, p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Federal holidays. On July 31, 2009, we issued AD 2009–
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information For service information identified in 17–01, Amendment 39–15991 (74 FR
on the availability of this material at the this NPRM, contact Gulfstream 40061, August 11, 2009) (‘‘AD 2009–17–
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Aerospace Corporation, Technical 01’’), for certain Gulfstream Model G–
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, IV, GIV–X, GV–SP airplanes, and Model
December 16, 2016. Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone GV airplanes. AD 2009–17–01 requires,
Ross Landes, 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email for certain airplanes, a one-time
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http:// inspection for sealant applied to the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ exterior of the APU enclosure, and for
[FR Doc. 2016–31366 Filed 1–3–17; 8:45 am] technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You airplanes with the subject sealant and
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may view this referenced service certain other airplanes, a revision of the
information at the FAA, Transport AFM to prohibit operation of the APU
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue during certain ground and flight
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SW., Renton, WA. For information on operations. AD 2009–17–01 resulted
the availability of this material at the from notification by the airplane
Federal Aviation Administration FAA, call 425–227–1221. manufacturer that an improper,
Examining the AD Docket flammable sealant was used on the
14 CFR Part 39 interior and exterior of the APU
You may examine the AD docket on enclosure. We issued AD 2009–17–01 to
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9522; Directorate
the Internet at http:// prevent this flammable sealant from
Identifier 2016–NM–144–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for igniting the exterior surfaces of the APU
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– enclosure under certain anomalous
9522; or in person at the Docket conditions, such as an APU failure/APU
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Management Facility between 9 a.m. compartment fire, which could result in
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, propagation of an uncontained fire to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket other critical areas of the airplane.
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments Actions Since AD 2009–17–01 Was
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Issued
(NPRM). received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office Since we issued AD 2009–17–01, the
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the manufacturer has notified us that the
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009–17– ADDRESSES section. Comments will be type design sealant (AMS 3374) applied
01, which applies to certain Gulfstream available in the AD docket shortly after to the APU enclosure is flammable and
Model G–IV, GIV–X, GV–SP airplanes receipt. failed a certification test and a company
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test. Paragraph (g) of AD 2009–17–01 certain ground and flight operations. have access to it through their normal
required an inspection to determine if These documents are distinct since they course of business or by the means
GMS 4107 sealant (i.e., not type design apply to different airplane models. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
sealant) or AMS 3374 sealant was (1) Gulfstream Aerospace GIV/G300/
G400 AFM Supplement GIV–2016–01, FAA’s Determination
applied to the APU enclosure. If the
inspections revealed the application of dated July 27, 2016, to the GIV AFM, We are proposing this AD because we
GMS 4107 sealant, operators were dated April 22, 1987; the G300 AFM, evaluated all the relevant information
required by paragraph (h) of AD 2009– dated January 15, 2003; and the G400 and determined the unsafe condition
17–01 to revise the applicable AFM to AFM, dated November 18, 2002. described previously is likely to exist or
include the applicable AFM supplement (2) Gulfstream G450/G350 AFM develop in other products of these same
(AFMS). The AFMS provided Supplement G450–2016–01, dated July type designs.
limitations that prohibited operation of 27, 2016, to the G450 AFM, dated
the APU during certain ground and August 12, 2004; and the G350 AFM, Proposed AD Requirements
flight operations. At the time AD 2009– dated October 28, 2004. This proposed AD would require a
17–01 was issued, the type design (3) Gulfstream GV AFM Supplement
revision of the AFM to prohibit
sealant was AMS 3374 sealant, which GV–2016–01, dated July 27, 2016, to the
operation of the APU during certain
was thought to be fireproof. If the GV AFM, dated April 11, 1997.
ground and flight operation and would
inspection required by paragraph (g) of (4) Gulfstream G550/G500 AFM
add additional airplanes to the
AD 2009–17–01 revealed that AMS 3374 Supplement G550–2016–01, dated July
applicability.
sealant was used, the applicable AFM 27, 2016, to the G550 AFM, dated
did not have to be revised. With the August 14, 2003; and the G500 AFM, Interim Action
discovery that AMS 3374 sealant is dated December 5, 2003.
flammable, we have determined that AD (5) Gulfstream GVI (G650) AFM We consider this proposed AD
2009–17–01 does not address the Supplement G650–2016–01, dated July interim action. If final action is later
identified unsafe condition. 27, 2016, to the GVI (G650) AFM dated, identified, we might consider further
September 7, 2012. rulemaking then.
Related Service Information Under 1 (6) Gulfstream GVI (G650ER) AFM
CFR Part 51 Costs of Compliance
Supplement G650ER–2016–03, dated
We reviewed the Gulfstream AFM July 27, 2016, to the GVI (G650ER) We estimate that this proposed AD
supplements (AFMSs) identified below. AFM, dated October 2, 2014. affects 1,220 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The AFMSs provide operating This service information is reasonably We estimate the following costs to
limitations on the use of the APU during available because the interested parties comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
AFM revision .......................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................................... $0 $85 $103,700
Authority for This Rulemaking implications under Executive Order The Proposed Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, States, on the relationship between the
national Government and the States, or the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Section 106, describes the authority of
on the distribution of power and 39 as follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more responsibilities among the various
levels of government. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
authority. For the reasons discussed above, I
We are issuing this rulemaking under certify that the proposed regulation:
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, continues to read as follows:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
section, Congress charges the FAA with the DOT Regulatory Policies and
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, § 39.13 [Amended]
air commerce by prescribing regulations 1979), ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
for practices, methods, and procedures (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
the Administrator finds necessary for in Alaska, and 2009–17–01, Amendment 39–15991 (74
safety in air commerce. This regulation (4) Will not have a significant FR 40061, August 11, 2009), and adding
is within the scope of that authority economic impact, positive or negative,
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the following new AD:
because it addresses an unsafe condition on a substantial number of small entities
that is likely to exist or develop on under the criteria of the Regulatory Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket
products identified in this rulemaking Flexibility Act. No. FAA–2016–9522; Directorate
action. Identifier 2016–NM–144–AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Regulatory Findings (a) Comments Due Date
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We have determined that this safety, Incorporation by reference, The FAA must receive comments on this
proposed AD would not have federalism Safety. AD action by February 21, 2017.
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(b) Affected ADs identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(6) FAA, Atlanta ACO 1701 Columbia Avenue,
This AD replaces AD 2009–17–01, of this AD. College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–
Amendment 39 15991 (74 FR 40061, August (1) Gulfstream GIV/G300/G400 AFM 5536; fax: 404–474–5606; email: ky.phan@
11, 2009) (‘‘AD 2009–17–01’’). Supplement GIV–2016–01, dated July 27, faa.gov.
2016, to the GIV AFM, dated April 22, 1987; (2) For service information identified in
(c) Applicability the G300 AFM, dated January 15, 2003; and this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
This AD applies to the Gulfstream the G400 AFM, dated November 18, 2002. Corporation, Technical Publications Dept.,
(2) Gulfstream G450/G350 AFM P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206;
Aerospace Corporation airplanes, certificated
Supplement G450–2016–01, dated July 27, telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520;
in any category, identified in paragraphs
2016, to the G450 AFM, dated August 12, email pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http://
(c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD.
2004; and the G350 AFM, dated October 28, www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
(1) Model G–IV airplanes, having serial
2004. technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may
numbers (S/Ns) 1000 and subsequent. (3) Gulfstream GV AFM Supplement GV– view this referenced service information at
(2) Model GIV–X airplanes, having S/Ns 2016–01, dated July 27, 2016, to the GV the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
4001 and subsequent. AFM, dated April 11, 1997. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(3) Model GV airplanes, having S/Ns 501 (4) Gulfstream G550/G500 AFM information on the availability of this
and subsequent. Supplement G550–2016–01, dated July 27, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(4) Model GV–SP airplanes, having S/Ns 2016, to the G550 AFM, dated August 14,
5001 and subsequent. Issued in Renton, Washington, on
2003; and the G500 AFM, dated December 5,
(5) Model GVI airplanes, having S/Ns 6001 December 16, 2016.
2003.
and subsequent. (5) Gulfstream GVI (G650) AFM Ross Landes,
(d) Subject Supplement G650–2016–01, dated July 27, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
2016, to the GVI (G650) AFM dated, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of September 7, 2012.
America Code 49, Airborne Auxiliary Power; [FR Doc. 2016–31362 Filed 1–3–17; 8:45 am]
(6) Gulfstream GVI (G650ER) AFM
and 53, Fuselage. Supplement G650ER–2016–03, dated July 27,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(e) Unsafe Condition 2016, to the GVI (G650ER) AFM, dated
October 2, 2014.
This AD was prompted by a report DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
indicating that the type design sealant is (i) Credit for Previous Actions
flammable and failed a certification test and This paragraph provides credit for the Office of Workers’ Compensation
a company test. We are issuing this AD to action required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
provide the flight crew with operating
Programs
if that action was performed before the
procedures for airplanes that have flammable effective date of this AD using the applicable
sealant compound applied to the auxiliary 20 CFR Part 725
service information specified in paragraphs
power unit (APU) enclosure (firewall). Under (i)(1) through (i)(4) of this AD. This service RIN 1240–AA11
certain anomalous conditions such as an information was incorporated by reference in
APU failure/APU compartment fire, AD 2009–17–01. Black Lung Benefits Act: Medical
flammable sealant could ignite the exterior (1) Gulfstream G–IV/G300/G400 AFM Benefit Payments
surfaces of the APU enclosure and result in Supplement G–IV–2009–02, Revision 1,
propagation of an uncontained fire to other dated June 25, 2009. AGENCY: Office of Workers’
critical areas of the airplane. (2) Gulfstream G450/G350 AFM Compensation Programs, Labor.
(f) Compliance Supplement G450–2009–03, Revision 1, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking;
dated June 25, 2009. request for comments.
Comply with this AD within the (3) Gulfstream GV AFM Supplement GV–
compliance times specified, unless already 2009–03, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2009.
done.
SUMMARY: The Department is proposing
(4) Gulfstream G550/G500 AFM revisions to regulations under the Black
(g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision Supplement G550–2009–03, Revision 1,
Lung Benefits Act (BLBA or Act)
dated June 25, 2009.
Within 30 days after the effective date of governing the payment of medical
this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance benefits. The Department is basing these
applicable Gulfstream AFM specified in (AMOCs) rules on payment formulas that the
paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(6) of this AD to (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
include the information in the applicable Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Services (CMS) uses to determine
Gulfstream AFM supplement (AFMS) authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(6)
payments under the Medicare program.
requested using the procedures found in 14 The Department also intends to make
of this AD. These AFM supplements CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
(AFMSs) introduce operating limitations on send your request to your principal inspector the rules similar to those utilized in the
the use of the APU during certain ground and or local Flight Standards District Office, as other programs that the Office of
flight operations. appropriate. If sending information directly Workers’ Compensation Programs
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: This to the manager of the ACO, send it to the (OWCP) administers. These rules will
AFM revision may be done by inserting a attention of the person identified in determine the amounts payable for
copy of the applicable AFMS into the paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. covered medical services and treatments
applicable AFM specified in paragraphs (2) Before using any approved AMOC, provided to entitled miners, when those
(h)(1) through (h)(6) of this AD. When the notify your appropriate principal inspector,
AFMS has been included in the general
services or treatments are paid by the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
revision of the AFM, the general revision of the local flight standards district office/
Black Lung Disability Trust Fund. In
may be inserted into the AFM, provided the certificate holding district office. addition, the proposed rule would
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
relevant information in the general revision (3) AMOCs approved previously for eliminate two obsolete provisions.
is identical to that in the applicable AFMS paragraph (h) of AD 2009–17–01 are DATES: The Department invites written
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(6) approved as AMOCs for the corresponding comments on the proposed regulations
of this AD. provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. from interested parties. Written
(h) AFMSs (k) Related Information comments must be received by March 6,
For the AFM revision required by (1) For more information about this AD, 2017.
paragraph (g) of this AD, insert the applicable contact Ky Phan, Aerospace Engineer, ADDRESSES: You may submit written
AFMS into the applicable Gulfstream AFM Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE–118A, comments, identified by RIN number
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 21, 2017. | |
| Contact | Ky Phan, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5536; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 737 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft and Aviation Safety |
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