83 FR 19922 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 88 (May 7, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 88 (May 7, 2018)
| Page Range | 19922-19925 | |
| FR Document | 2018-08956 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 88 (Monday, May 7, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 19922-19925] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-08956] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1163; Product Identifier 2017-CE-041-AD; Amendment 39-19260; AD 2018-09-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Models G-IV and GIV-X airplanes. This AD was prompted by the potential for fatigue cracks developing in the main landing gear actuator attachment fitting that had a certain repair incorporated. This AD requires incorporating new revisions into the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness of the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) that establish an inspection cycle for the repaired MLG side brace actuator fittings. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective June 11, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 11, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 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 service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1163. 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- 1163; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Operations, 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: William O. Herderich, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5547; fax: (404) 474-5605; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Models G-IV and GIV-X airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2017 (82 FR 58362). The NPRM was prompted by the potential for fatigue cracks developing in the main landing gear actuator attachment fitting that had a certain repair incorporated. The NPRM proposed to require incorporating new revisions into the [[Page 19923]] Instructions for Continued Airworthiness of the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) that establish an inspection cycle for the repaired MLG side brace actuator fittings. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to the comment. Request To Change Compliance Time Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation stated that the compliance time for the actions required in the proposed AD should be changed to be in- line with the service information incorporated by reference in the proposed AD. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation stated that the compliance time specified in the service information incorporated by reference in the proposed AD is 24 months from September 16, 2016. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation believes that the 100-hour time-in-service (TIS) compliance time after the effective date of the proposed AD significantly reduces the original compliance time and may cause an undue burden on the owner/operators of the affected airplanes. We agree that the compliance time can be changed to more fully coincide with the service bulletin without affecting the safety risk of this AD. We have changed the compliance time of this AD to ``Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or within the next 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.'' The 3-month compliance time combined with the 35 days after publication in the Federal Register effective date should coincide with the compliance time in the service bulletin. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule 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 addressing 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 We reviewed Gulfstream G350 Customer Bulletin Number 192A, dated June 15, 2017, including Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016 (for model Gulfstream G350); Gulfstream G450 Customer Bulletin 192A, dated June 15, 2017, including Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016 (for model Gulfstream G450); Gulfstream IV Customer Bulletin Number 238A, dated June 15, 2017, including Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016 (for model Gulfstream IV); Gulfstream G300 Customer Bulletin Number 238A, dated June 15, 2017, including Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016 (for model Gulfstream G300); and Gulfstream G400 Customer Bulletin Number 238A, dated June 15, 2017, including Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV- SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016 (for model Gulfstream G400). For the applicable models, the service information describes procedures for inspecting maintenance records to determine if repair SE05732102 for the main landing gear side brace fitting has been incorporated and determining initial and repetitive inspection requirements for the main landing gear side brace fitting. 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 709 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per U.S. product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect Maintenance Records........ 1 work-hour x $85 per Not applicable............ $85 $60,265 hour = $85. Incorporate new revisions into the 1 work-hour x $85 per Not applicable............ 85 60,265 Instructions for Continued hour = $85. Airworthiness of the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs [[Page 19924]] applicable to small airplanes, gliders, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-09-04 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-19260; Docket No. FAA-2017-1163; Product Identifier 2017-CE-041-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 11, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation model airplanes that are certificated in any category: (1) Model G-IV, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1000 through 1399 having Aircraft Service Change (ASC) 416A (MSG-3) incorporated; and S/Ns 1400 through 1535; and (2) Model GIV-X, S/Ns 4001 through 4355. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the potential for fatigue cracks in the main landing gear (MLG) actuator attachment fitting that had a certain repair incorporated. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the MLG actuator attachment. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could compromise the lateral support of the MLG during ground maneuvers, possibly leading to collapse of the affected MLG with consequent loss of control. In addition, this condition could also cause the MLG side brace to fail, which could result in a penetration of the wing fuel tank causing an uncontained fire. (f) Compliance At whichever of the following in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) that occurs later, comply with the actions in paragraphs (g) through (i) of this AD, unless already done. (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after June 11, 2018 (the effective date of this AD); or (2) Within the next 3 months after June 11, 2018 (the effective date of this AD). (g) Inspect Maintenance Records Inspect the airplane maintenance records to determine if repair SE05732102 for the MLG side brace fitting has been incorporated. To do this inspection, use the Accomplishment Instructions in Gulfstream G350 Customer Bulletin Number 192A; Gulfstream G450 Customer Bulletin 192A; Gulfstream IV Customer Bulletin Number 238A; Gulfstream G300 Customer Bulletin Number 238A; and Gulfstream G400 Customer Bulletin Number 238A; all dated June 15, 2017, as applicable. The service information referenced in this paragraph specifies sending a service reply card back to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation if repair SE05732102 for the MLG side brace fitting has been not been incorporated. This action is not required in this AD. (h) Determine Initial and Repetitive Inspection Requirements If it is determined during the maintenance records inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD that repair SE05732102 for the MLG side brace fitting has been incorporated, determine the initial and repetitive inspection requirements using the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (g) of this AD along with the following documents, as applicable. Comply with the inspection requirements as determined. (1) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream G350 Customer Bulletin No. 192A, dated June 15, 2017; (2) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream G450 Customer Bulletin No. 192A, dated June 15, 2017; (3) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream IV Customer Bulletin No. 283A, dated June 15, 2017; (4) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream G300 Customer Bulletin No. 283A, dated June 15, 2017; and (5) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream G400 Customer Bulletin No. 283A, dated June 15, 2017. (i) Revise Limitations Section Insert the documents listed in paragraphs (h)(1) through (5) of this AD into the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness of the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual), as applicable. The revised limitations sections establish inspections of the repaired MLG side brace actuator fittings. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (g) through (i) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. [[Page 19925]] (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact William O. Herderich, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5547; fax: (404) 474-5605; email: [email protected]. (l) 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 the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Gulfstream G350 Customer Bulletin Number 192A, dated June 15, 2017, that incorporates Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV- SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016. (ii) Gulfstream G450 Customer Bulletin 192A, dated June 15, 2017, that incorporates Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV-SGER- 553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016. (iii) Gulfstream IV Customer Bulletin Number 238A, dated June 15, 2017, that incorporates Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV- SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016. (iv) Gulfstream G300 Customer Bulletin Number 238A, dated June 15, 2017, that incorporates Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV- SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016. (v) Gulfstream G400 Customer Bulletin Number 238A, dated June 15, 2017, that incorporates Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV- SGER-553, Revision A, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated December 14, 2016. (3) For Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 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. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 19, 2018. Melvin Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-08956 Filed 5-4-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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1. Lender Fees: An SBA Express Pilot and will last only for the duration DATES: This AD is effective June 11,
Lender must not impose any fees or of the pilot, which expires September 2018.
direct costs on an Express Bridge Pilot 30, 2020. As part of the Express Bridge The Director of the Federal Register
Applicant or Borrower, except for the Pilot, this modification applies only to approved the incorporation by reference
following: those small businesses that were of certain publications listed in this AD
a. Application Fee: SBA Express located, as of the date of the applicable as of June 11, 2018.
Lenders may charge an Express Bridge disaster, in counties that have been ADDRESSES: For service information
Pilot Applicant an application fee. The Presidentially-declared as disaster areas, identified in this final rule, contact
maximum permissible application fee is plus any contiguous counties. A listing Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O.
2% of the loan amount or $250, of Presidentially-declared disaster Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402–
whichever is greater. If an application declarations, including primary and 2206; telephone: (800) 810–4853; fax
fee is charged, it must be disclosed on contiguous counties can be located at 912–965–3520; email: pubs@
SBA Form 159(7a), Fee Disclosure Form www.sba.gov/disaster. gulfstream.com; internet: http://
and Compensation Agreement for Agent All other SBA terms and conditions www.gulfstream.com/product_support/
Services in Connection with a SBA 7(a) and regulatory waivers related to the technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You
Loan. If an undisbursed loan is Express Bridge Pilot remain unchanged. may view this service information at the
canceled, the Lender may retain the SBA will provide more detailed FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
application fee; guidance in the form of a program 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
b. Late Payment Fee: A late payment guide, which will be available on SBA’s 64106. For information on the
fee not to exceed 5 percent of the website, http://www.sba.gov. SBA may availability of this material at the FAA,
scheduled Express Bridge Pilot loan also provide additional guidance, if call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
payment; and needed, through SBA notices, which on the internet at http://
c. Liquidation Costs: The reasonable also will be published on SBA’s
direct costs of liquidation. www.regulations.gov by searching for
website, http://www.sba.gov. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
2. Prohibition on all other fees and
charges, including by loan packagers, Authority: 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(25); 13 CFR 1163.
120.3.
referral agents or brokers. Except as Examining the AD Docket
permitted in 1. above, no other fee or Dated: April 26, 2018.
Linda E. McMahon, You may examine the AD docket on
costs may be charged to an Express
Bridge Pilot Applicant or Borrower by the internet at http://
Administrator.
the Lender. In addition, no fee or costs www.regulations.gov by searching for
[FR Doc. 2018–09627 Filed 5–4–18; 8:45 am]
may be charged to an Express Bridge and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
BILLING CODE 8025–01–P
Pilot Applicant or Borrower by any 1163; or in person at Docket Operations
third party in connection with an between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Express Bridge Pilot loan, including any through Friday, except Federal holidays.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The AD docket contains this final rule,
referral fee, broker’s fee, or similar fee.
The modification of this regulation the regulatory evaluation, any
Federal Aviation Administration
will permit SBA Express lenders to comments received, and other
recoup some of their costs in processing information. The address for Docket
14 CFR Part 39
the application, without subjecting the Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Applicant to excessive or unnecessary [Docket No. FAA–2017–1163; Product Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Identifier 2017–CE–041–AD; Amendment Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
fees for these small guaranteed loans 39–19260; AD 2018–09–04]
that are intended to provide immediate 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
cash to assist the small business with RIN 2120–AA64 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
rebuilding and continuing or restarting Washington, DC 20590.
its operations while awaiting long-term Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
disaster financing. SBA believes that the Aerospace Corporation Airplanes William O. Herderich, Aerospace
costs of the program should be kept as AGENCY: Federal Aviation Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA,
low as possible to aid the disaster- Administration (FAA), DOT. 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
affected small business. The application ACTION: Final rule.
Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474–5547;
fee is optional; therefore an SBA fax: (404) 474–5605; email:
Express Lender may choose not to SUMMARY: We are adopting a new william.o.herderich@faa.gov.
collect an application fee from an airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Express Bridge Pilot Applicant. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Additionally, because an Express Bridge Models G–IV and GIV–X airplanes. This Discussion
Pilot loan Applicant must have had an AD was prompted by the potential for We issued a notice of proposed
existing banking relationship with the fatigue cracks developing in the main rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
SBA Express lender, there is no need for landing gear actuator attachment fitting part 39 by adding an AD that would
either the Applicant or the Lender to that had a certain repair incorporated. apply to certain Gulfstream Aerospace
pay a referral fee, broker’s fee, or similar This AD requires incorporating new Corporation Models G–IV and GIV–X
fee for these loans. revisions into the Instructions for airplanes. The NPRM published in the
SBA’s modification of 13 CFR 120.221 Continued Airworthiness of the Federal Register on December 12, 2017
is authorized by 13 CFR 120.3 of its Limitations section of the FAA- (82 FR 58362). The NPRM was
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regulations, which provides that the approved maintenance program (e.g., prompted by the potential for fatigue
SBA Administrator may suspend, maintenance manual) that establish an cracks developing in the main landing
modify or waive rules for a limited inspection cycle for the repaired MLG gear actuator attachment fitting that had
period of time to test new programs or side brace actuator fittings. We are a certain repair incorporated. The
ideas. This modification applies only to issuing this AD to address the unsafe NPRM proposed to require
loans made under the Express Bridge condition on these products. incorporating new revisions into the
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applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Change (ASC) 416A (MSG–3) incorporated; (2) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document
domestic business jet transport and S/Ns 1400 through 1535; and GIV–SGER–553, Revision A, Instructions for
airplanes, and associated appliances to (2) Model GIV–X, S/Ns 4001 through 4355. Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream
the Director of the Policy and Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated
(d) Subject
December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream G450
Innovation Division. Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Customer Bulletin No. 192A, dated June 15,
Regulatory Findings Air Transport Association (ATA) of America 2017;
Code 32, Landing Gear. (3) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document
This AD will not have federalism GIV–SGER–553, Revision A, Instructions for
implications under Executive Order (e) Unsafe Condition
Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream
13132. This AD will not have a This AD was prompted by the potential for Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated
substantial direct effect on the States, on fatigue cracks in the main landing gear (MLG) December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream IV
the relationship between the national actuator attachment fitting that had a certain Customer Bulletin No. 283A, dated June 15,
repair incorporated. We are issuing this AD
government and the States, or on the 2017;
to prevent failure of the MLG actuator (4) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document
distribution of power and attachment. The unsafe condition, if not
responsibilities among the various GIV–SGER–553, Revision A, Instructions for
addressed, could compromise the lateral Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream
levels of government. support of the MLG during ground Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated
For the reasons discussed above, I maneuvers, possibly leading to collapse of December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream G300
certify that this AD: the affected MLG with consequent loss of
Customer Bulletin No. 283A, dated June 15,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory control. In addition, this condition could also
2017; and
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, cause the MLG side brace to fail, which could
(5) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under result in a penetration of the wing fuel tank
GIV–SGER–553, Revision A, Instructions for
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures causing an uncontained fire.
Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (f) Compliance Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation At whichever of the following in December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream G400
in Alaska, and paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) that occurs later, Customer Bulletin No. 283A, dated June 15,
(4) Will not have a significant comply with the actions in paragraphs (g) 2017.
economic impact, positive or negative, through (i) of this AD, unless already done. (i) Revise Limitations Section
on a substantial number of small entities (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-
Insert the documents listed in paragraphs
under the criteria of the Regulatory service after June 11, 2018 (the effective date
(h)(1) through (5) of this AD into the
Flexibility Act. of this AD); or
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness of
(2) Within the next 3 months after June 11,
the Limitations section of the FAA-approved
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 2018 (the effective date of this AD).
maintenance program (e.g., maintenance
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (g) Inspect Maintenance Records manual), as applicable. The revised
safety, Incorporation by reference, Inspect the airplane maintenance records limitations sections establish inspections of
Safety. to determine if repair SE05732102 for the the repaired MLG side brace actuator fittings.
MLG side brace fitting has been incorporated. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Adoption of the Amendment To do this inspection, use the (AMOCs)
Accordingly, under the authority Accomplishment Instructions in Gulfstream
(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch,
delegated to me by the Administrator, G350 Customer Bulletin Number 192A;
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Gulfstream G450 Customer Bulletin 192A;
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
Gulfstream IV Customer Bulletin Number
follows: 238A; Gulfstream G300 Customer Bulletin
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
Number 238A; and Gulfstream G400 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Customer Bulletin Number 238A; all dated principal inspector or local Flight Standards
DIRECTIVES June 15, 2017, as applicable. The service District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information referenced in this paragraph information directly to the manager of the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 specifies sending a service reply card back to certification office, send it to the attention of
continues to read as follows: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation if repair the person identified in paragraph (k) of this
SE05732102 for the MLG side brace fitting AD.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
has been not been incorporated. This action
§ 39.13 [Amended] is not required in this AD. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (h) Determine Initial and Repetitive of the local flight standards district office/
the following new airworthiness Inspection Requirements certificate holding district office.
directive (AD): If it is determined during the maintenance (3) For service information that contains
records inspection required in paragraph (g) steps that are labeled as Required for
2018–09–04 Gulfstream Aerospace
of this AD that repair SE05732102 for the Compliance (RC), the provisions of
Corporation: Amendment 39–19260;
MLG side brace fitting has been incorporated, paragraphs (g) through (i) of this AD apply.
Docket No. FAA–2017–1163; Product
determine the initial and repetitive (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
Identifier 2017–CE–041–AD.
inspection requirements using the substeps under an RC step and any figures
(a) Effective Date Accomplishment Instructions of the service identified in an RC step, must be done to
This AD is effective June 11, 2018. information identified in paragraph (g) of this comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
AD along with the following documents, as for any deviations to RC steps, including
(b) Affected ADs applicable. Comply with the inspection substeps and identified figures.
None. requirements as determined. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
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(1) Appendix A, Gulfstream Document deviated from using accepted methods in
(c) Applicability GIV–SGER–553, Revision A, Instructions for accordance with the operator’s maintenance
This AD applies to the following Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream or inspection program without obtaining
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation model Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
airplanes that are certificated in any category: December 14, 2016, to Gulfstream G350 including substeps and identified figures, can
(1) Model G–IV, serial numbers (S/Ns) Customer Bulletin No. 192A, dated June 15, still be done as specified, and the airplane
1000 through 1399 having Aircraft Service 2017; can be put back in an airworthy condition.
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![Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 88 / Monday, May 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 19925
(k) Related Information Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April http://www.regulations.gov by searching
For more information about this AD, 19, 2018. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
contact William O. Herderich, Aerospace Melvin Johnson, 1245.
Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia Division, Aircraft Certification Service. Examining the AD Docket
30337; phone: (404) 474–5547; fax: (404) [FR Doc. 2018–08956 Filed 5–4–18; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
474–5605; email: william.o.herderich@ the internet at http://
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faa.gov. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(1) The Director of the Federal Register DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1245; or in person at the Docket
approved the incorporation by reference Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR except Federal holidays. The AD docket
part 51. 14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the regulatory
(2) You must use this service information evaluation, any comments received, and
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1245; Product
as applicable to do the actions required by other information. The street address for
Identifier 2017–NM–099–AD; Amendment
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
39–19266; AD 2018–09–09]
(i) Gulfstream G350 Customer Bulletin
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
Number 192A, dated June 15, 2017, that RIN 2120–AA64
incorporates Appendix A, Gulfstream U.S. Department of Transportation,
Document GIV–SGER–553, Revision A, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Docket Operations, M–30, West
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for Airplanes Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
dated December 14, 2016. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20590.
(ii) Gulfstream G450 Customer Bulletin Administration (FAA), Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
192A, dated June 15, 2017, that incorporates Transportation (DOT). Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Appendix A, Gulfstream Document GIV–
ACTION: Final rule. International Section, Transport
SGER–553, Revision A, Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness for Gulfstream Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
Repair Drawing SE05732102, dated
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
December 14, 2016.
(iii) Gulfstream IV Customer Bulletin Airbus Model A318 series airplanes and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Number 238A, dated June 15, 2017, that Model A319 series airplanes; all Model
incorporates Appendix A, Gulfstream A320–211, –212, –214, –216, –231, Discussion
Document GIV–SGER–553, Revision A, –232, and –233 airplanes; and all Model We issued a notice of proposed
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. This AD part 39 by adding an AD that would
dated December 14, 2016. was prompted by an evaluation by the
(iv) Gulfstream G300 Customer Bulletin apply to certain Airbus Model A318
design approval holder (DAH) series airplanes and Model A319 series
Number 238A, dated June 15, 2017, that indicating that the holes of the upper
incorporates Appendix A, Gulfstream airplanes; all Model A320–211, –212,
cleat to upper stringer attachments at –214, –216, –231, –232, and –233
Document GIV–SGER–553, Revision A,
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for
certain areas of the left- and right-hand airplanes; and all Model A321–111,
Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102, wings are subject to widespread fatigue –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and
dated December 14, 2016. damage (WFD). This AD requires –232 airplanes. The NPRM published in
(v) Gulfstream G400 Customer Bulletin modifying the holes of the upper cleat the Federal Register on January 12,
Number 238A, dated June 15, 2017, that to upper stringer attachments at certain 2018 (83 FR 1579) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
incorporates Appendix A, Gulfstream areas of the left- and right-hand wings. NPRM was prompted by an evaluation
Document GIV–SGER–553, Revision A, We are issuing this AD to address the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for by the DAH indicating that the holes of
unsafe condition on these products. the upper cleat to upper stringer
Gulfstream Repair Drawing SE05732102,
DATES: This AD is effective June 11, attachments at certain areas of the left-
dated December 14, 2016.
(3) For Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation 2018. and right-hand wings are subject to
service information identified in this AD, The Director of the Federal Register WFD. The NPRM proposed to require
contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, approved the incorporation by reference modifying the holes of the upper cleat
P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402– of a certain publication listed in this AD to upper stringer attachments at certain
2206; telephone: (800) 810–4853; fax 912– as of June 11, 2018. areas of the left- and right-hand wings.
965–3520; email: pubs@gulfstream.com;
ADDRESSES: For service information We are issuing this AD to prevent
internet: http://www.gulfstream.com/
product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/ identified in this final rule, contact fatigue cracking in the stringer
index.htm. Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 attachment holes of the wings, which
(4) You may view this service information Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 could result in reduced structural
at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 integrity of the wings.
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; The European Aviation Safety Agency
information on the availability of this email: account.airworth-eas@ (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. airbus.com; internet: http:// for the Member States of the European
(5) You may view this service information www.airbus.com. You may view this Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0117,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
that is incorporated by reference at the
referenced service information at the dated July 7, 2017 (referred to after this
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 as the Mandatory Continuing
the availability of this material at NARA, call South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// information on the availability of this MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. for certain Airbus Model A318 series
locations.html. It is also available on the internet at airplanes and Model A319 series
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective June 11, 2018. | |
| Contact | William O. Herderich, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5547; fax: (404) 474-5605; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 19922 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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