83 FR 2038 - Special Conditions: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Gulfstream GVI Airplane; Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery Installations
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 10 (January 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 10 (January 16, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-00547 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 2038-2039] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-00547] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4279; Special Conditions No. 25-612-SC] Special Conditions: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Gulfstream GVI Airplane; Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery Installations AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions; correction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document corrects errors that appeared in Docket No. FAA- 2015-4279, Special Conditions No. 25-612-SC, which was published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2016. The errors are incorrect title 14, Code of Federal Regulations section citations in two locations in the final special conditions document. DATES: The effective date of this correction is January 16, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nazih Khaouly, Airplane and Flight Crew Interface Section, AIR-671, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, Washington 98057-3356; [[Page 2039]] telephone 425-227-2432; facsimile 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On April 22, 2016, the Federal Register published a document designated as Docket No. FAA-2015-4279, Final Special Conditions No. 25-612-SC (81 FR 23573). The document issued special conditions pertaining to the installation of non-rechargeable lithium batteries in Gulfstream GVI airplanes. As published, the document contained an error in a title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section citation in two locations in the final special conditions document. These citations inadvertently referred to the wrong amendment level for the certification basis of the various Gulfstream GVI airplanes. Therefore, we have corrected these special conditions to include the correct citations and amendment levels that apply to certification bases applicable to airplanes with non-rechargeable lithium-ion battery installations. Correction In the final special conditions document (FR Doc. 2016-09311 Filed 4-21-16; 8:45 a.m.), published on April 22, 2016 (81 FR 23573), make the following corrections. 1. On page 23574, second column, change the following paragraph: These special conditions apply to all non-rechargeable lithium battery installations in lieu of Sec. 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at Amendment 25-113. Sections 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at Amendment 25-113 remain in effect for other battery installations. To read: These special conditions apply to all non-rechargeable lithium battery installations in lieu of Sec. [thinsp]25.1353(b)(1) through (4) at Amendment 25-123 or Sec. [thinsp]25.1353(c)(1) through (4) at earlier amendments. Those regulations remain in effect for other battery installations. 2. On page 23577, third column, change the following paragraph: In lieu of Sec. 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at Amendment 25-113, each non-rechargeable lithium battery installation must: To read: In lieu of Sec. [thinsp]25.1353(b)(1) through (4) at Amendment 25- 123, or Sec. [thinsp]25.1353(c)(1) through (4) at earlier amendments, each non-rechargeable lithium battery installation must: Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 9, 2018. Victor Wicklund, Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-00547 Filed 1-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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straight flight and in 30-degree banked incidence at the Alpha limit should be speed prescribed in § 25.103(b)(7) as
turns with: achieved smoothly and at a low pitch amended by this special condition and
1. The high-incidence protection rate, such that it is not likely to be Vmin, to pitch the nose downward so that
system operating normally. mistaken for natural-stall identification. the acceleration to this selected trim
2. Initial power condition of: 3. There must not be any speed is prompt with—
a. Power off uncommanded lateral or directional b. Section 25.145(a)(1)—The airplane
b. The power necessary to maintain motion, and the pilot must retain good trimmed at the trim speed prescribed in
level flight at 1.5 VSR1, where VSR1 is the lateral and directional control by § 25.103(b)(7) as amended by this
reference stall speed with the flaps in conventional use of the cockpit special condition.
the approach position, the landing gear controllers throughout the maneuver. c. Section 25.145(b)(6)—With power
retracted, and the maximum landing 4. The airplane must not exhibit off, flaps extended and the airplane
weight. The flap position to be used in buffeting of a magnitude and severity trimmed at 1.3 VSR1, obtain and
determining this power setting is that that would act as a deterrent to maintain airspeeds between Vmin and
position in which the stall speed, VSR1, completing the maneuver specified in either 1.6VSR1 or VFE, whichever is
does not exceed 110 percent of the stall § 25.201(a), as amended by this special lower.
speed, VSR0, with the flaps in the most condition. 10. In lieu of § 25.1323(d), the
extended landing position. ii. In maneuvers with increased rates following requirement applies:
3. Alpha-Floor System operating of deceleration, some degradation of (d) From 1.23 VSR to Vmin, the IAS
normally, unless more severe conditions characteristics, associated with a must change perceptibly with CAS and
are achieved with Alpha floor inhibited. transient excursion beyond the in the same sense, and at speeds below
4. Flaps, landing gear, and stabilized Alpha limit, is acceptable. Vmin speed the IAS must not change in
deceleration devices in any likely However, the airplane must not exhibit an incorrect sense.
combination of positions. dangerous characteristics or
5. Representative weights within the Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
characteristics that would deter the pilot 9, 2018.
range for which certification is from holding the longitudinal controller
requested, and Victor Wicklund,
on its stop for a period of time
6. The airplane trimmed for straight appropriate to the maneuvers. Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy
flight at a speed achievable by the iii. It must always be possible to and Innovation Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
automatic trim system. reduce incidence by conventional use of
b. The following procedures must be [FR Doc. 2018–00546 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am]
the controller.
used to show compliance with these iv. The rate at which the airplane can BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
special conditions: be maneuvered from trim speeds
i. Starting at a speed sufficiently associated with scheduled operating
above the minimum steady flight speed speeds such as V2 and VREF up to Alpha DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
to ensure that a steady rate of speed limit, must not be unduly damped or Federal Aviation Administration
reduction can be established, apply the significantly slower than can be
longitudinal control so that the speed achieved on conventionally controlled 14 CFR Part 25
reduction does not exceed 1 knot per transport airplanes.
second until the control reaches the 6. Atmospheric Disturbances: [Docket No. FAA–2015–4279; Special
stop. Operation of the high-incidence Conditions No. 25–612–SC]
ii. The longitudinal control must be protection system must not adversely
maintained at its stop until the airplane affect airplane control during expected Special Conditions: Gulfstream
has reached a stabilized flight condition, levels of atmospheric disturbances, nor Aerospace Corporation, Gulfstream
and must then be recovered by normal impede the application of recovery GVI Airplane; Non-Rechargeable
recovery techniques. procedures in case of wind shear. This Lithium Battery Installations
iii. The requirements for turning-flight must be demonstrated in non-icing and AGENCY: Federal Aviation
maneuver demonstrations must also be icing conditions. Administration (FAA), DOT.
met with accelerated rates of entry to 7. Alpha Floor: The Alpha-floor
the incidence limit, up to the maximum ACTION: Final special conditions;
setting must be such that the airplane
rate achievable. can be flown at normal landing correction.
c. Characteristics in High Incidence operational speed, and maneuvered up SUMMARY: This document corrects errors
Maneuvers: In lieu of § 25.203, the to bank angles consistent with the flight that appeared in Docket No. FAA–2015–
following requirements apply: phase (including the maneuver 4279, Special Conditions No. 25–612–
i. Throughout maneuvers with a rate capabilities specified in § 25.143(g)), SC, which was published in the Federal
of deceleration of not more than 1 knot without triggering Alpha floor. In Register on April 22, 2016. The errors
per second, both in straight flight and in addition, there must be no Alpha-floor are incorrect title 14, Code of Federal
30-degree banked turns, the airplane’s triggering unless appropriate when the Regulations section citations in two
characteristics must be as follows: airplane is flown in usual operational locations in the final special conditions
1. There must not be any abnormal maneuvers and in turbulence. document.
airplane nose-up pitching. 8. Proof of Compliance: Change
2. There must not be any DATES: The effective date of this
§ 25.21 as follows:
uncommanded nose-down pitching, Section 25.21(b)—The flying qualities correction is January 16, 2018.
which would be indicative of stall. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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must be evaluated at the most
However, reasonable attitude changes unfavorable CG position. Nazih Khaouly, Airplane and Flight
associated with stabilizing the incidence 9. For §§ 25.145(a), 25.145(a), and Crew Interface Section, AIR–671,
at Alpha limit, as the longitudinal 25.145(b)(6), the following requirements Transport Standards Branch, Policy and
control reaches its stop, would be apply: Innovation Division, Aircraft
acceptable. Any reduction of pitch a. Section 25.145(a)—It must be Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue
attitude associated with stabilizing the possible, at any point between the trim SW, Renton, Washington 98057–3356;
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telephone 425–227–2432; facsimile Issued in Renton, Washington, on January and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
425–227–1149. 9, 2018. 0826.
Victor Wicklund,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Examining the AD Docket
Manager, Transport Standards Branch, Policy
Background and Innovation Division, Aircraft You may examine the AD docket on
Certification Service. the internet at http://
On April 22, 2016, the Federal [FR Doc. 2018–00547 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
Register published a document BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA–2017–0826; or in person at the
designated as Docket No. FAA–2015– Docket Management Facility between 9
4279, Final Special Conditions No. 25– a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
612–SC (81 FR 23573). The document DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
issued special conditions pertaining to docket contains this AD, the European
the installation of non-rechargeable Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
lithium batteries in Gulfstream GVI incorporated-by-reference information,
airplanes. As published, the document 14 CFR Part 39 the economic evaluation, any comments
contained an error in a title 14, Code of [Docket No. FAA–2017–0826; Product received, and other information. The
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section Identifier 2016–SW–084–AD; Amendment address for the Docket Office (phone:
citation in two locations in the final 39–19153; AD 2018–01–12] 800–647–5527) is Document
special conditions document. These Management Facility, U.S. Department
RIN 2120–AA64
citations inadvertently referred to the of Transportation, Docket Operations,
wrong amendment level for the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
certification basis of the various Helicopters Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Gulfstream GVI airplanes. Therefore, we Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
have corrected these special conditions AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
to include the correct citations and Administration (FAA), DOT. George Schwab, Aviation Safety
amendment levels that apply to ACTION: Final rule. Engineer, Safety Management Section,
certification bases applicable to Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
airplanes with non-rechargeable SUMMARY: We are superseding 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
lithium-ion battery installations. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–22– 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
53 for Airbus Helicopters Model george.schwab@faa.gov.
Correction AS350B3 helicopters. AD 2015–22–53
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
required revising the rotorcraft flight
In the final special conditions manual (RFM) to perform the yaw load Discussion
document (FR Doc. 2016–09311 Filed compensator check after rotor shut-
4–21–16; 8:45 a.m.), published on April We issued a notice of proposed
down and to state that the yaw servo rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
22, 2016 (81 FR 23573), make the hydraulic switch must be in the ‘‘ON’’
following corrections. part 39 to remove AD 2015–22–53,
position before taking off. Since we Amendment 39–18331 (80 FR 74982,
1. On page 23574, second column, issued AD 2015–22–53, Airbus December 1, 2015) and add a new AD.
change the following paragraph: Helicopters developed a modification of AD 2015–22–53 applied to Airbus
These special conditions apply to all the ACCU TST switch. This new AD Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters
non-rechargeable lithium battery retains the requirements of AD 2015– with a dual hydraulic system installed.
installations in lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) 22–53 and requires modifying the yaw AD 2015–22–53 required revising the
through (b)(4) at Amendment 25–113. servo hydraulic switch (collective pre-flight and post-flight procedures in
Sections 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at switch) and replacing the ACCU TST the RFM to perform the yaw load
Amendment 25–113 remain in effect for button. The actions of this AD are compensator check (ACCU TST switch)
other battery installations. intended to address an unsafe condition after rotor shut-down instead of during
on these products. preflight procedures and to state that the
To read:
DATES: This AD is effective February 20, yaw servo hydraulic switch (collective
These special conditions apply to all 2018. switch) must be in the ‘‘ON’’ (forward)
non-rechargeable lithium battery The Director of the Federal Register position before taking off.
installations in lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) approved the incorporation by reference The NPRM published in the Federal
through (4) at Amendment 25–123 or of certain publications listed in this AD Register on September 8, 2017 (82 FR
§ 25.1353(c)(1) through (4) at earlier as of February 20, 2018. 42487). The NPRM was prompted by
amendments. Those regulations remain ADDRESSES: For Airbus Helicopters AD No. 2016–0220, dated November 4,
in effect for other battery installations. service information identified in this 2016, issued by EASA, which is the
2. On page 23577, third column, final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, Technical Agent for the Member States
change the following paragraph: 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX of the European Union, to correct an
In lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) through 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 or unsafe condition for Airbus Helicopters
(b)(4) at Amendment 25–113, each non- (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or Model AS 350 B3 helicopters. EASA
rechargeable lithium battery installation at http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/ advises that further analysis resulted in
must: website/en/ref/Technical-Support_ the recognition that a pilot could forget
73.html. You may view this referenced to activate a switch despite the RFM
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To read: service information at the FAA, Office changes and that altering the bistable
In lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) through (4) of the Regional Counsel, Southwest push button (push-on, push-off) ACCU
at Amendment 25–123, or Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room TST switch is necessary.
§ 25.1353(c)(1) through (4) at earlier 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. It is also Accordingly, the NPRM proposed to
amendments, each non-rechargeable available on the internet at http:// retain the requirements of AD 2015–22–
lithium battery installation must: www.regulations.gov by searching for 53 and also proposed to require, within
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final special conditions; correction. | |
| Dates | The effective date of this correction is January 16, 2018. | |
| Contact | Nazih Khaouly, Airplane and Flight Crew Interface Section, AIR-671, Transport Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2432; facsimile 425-227-1149. | |
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