83 FR 20748 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 89 (May 8, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 89 (May 8, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-09731 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 20748-20751] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-09731] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0366; Product Identifier 2017-NM-166-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new and/or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 22, 2018. 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 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email aircraft.com">continued.airworthiness@atr-aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr-aircraft.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. 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-2018- 0366; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0366; Product Identifier 2017-NM-166-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on 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 NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent [[Page 20749]] for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0222R1, dated December 15, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements (CMR) for ATR aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the ATR42-400/-500 Time Limits (TL) document. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., reduced structural integrity of the airplane]. Consequently, ATR published Revision 11 Temporary revision 01 of the ATR42-400/-500 TL document, which contains new and/or more restrictive CMRs and airworthiness limitations tasks. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires accomplishment of the actions specified in the ATR42-400/-500 TL document Revision 11 Temporary revision 01, hereafter referred to as `the TLD' in this [EASA] AD. This [EASA] AD, in conjunction with two other [EASA] ADs related to ATR42-200/-300/-320 (EASA AD 2017-0221) and ATR72-101/-102/-201/- 202/-211/-212/-212A (EASA AD 2017-0223) aeroplanes, retains the requirements of EASA AD 2009-0242 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2008- 04-19 R1, Amendment 39-16069 (74 FR 56713, November 3, 2009)] and EASA AD 2012-0193 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-26-09, Amendment 39-18357 (81 FR 1483, January 13, 2016)]. Once all these three [EASA] ADs are effective, EASA will cancel EASA AD 2009-0242 and EASA AD 2012-0193. This [EASA] AD is revised to provide the correct issue date (03 May 2017) of the TLD. The original [EASA] AD inadvertently referenced the EASA approval date for that document. The required actions include revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new and/or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. The unsafe condition is reduced structural integrity of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0366. Relationship Between Proposed AD and Certain Other ADs This NPRM would not supersede AD 2008-04-19 R1 and AD 2015-26-09. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2008-04-19 R1 and AD 2015-26-09 for ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes only. In addition, we have determined that accomplishment of the proposed actions terminates all requirements of AD 2000-23-04 R1, Amendment 39- 12174 (66 FR 19381, April 16, 2001). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional has issued ATR42-400/- 500, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision 11, dated May 5, 2015. This service information describes life limits and maintenance requirements for the affected airplanes. ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional has issued ATR42-400/- 500 Temporary Revision TR01/17, dated May 3, 2017, to the ATR42-400/- 500 Time Limits Document (TL). This service information describes changes to life limits and maintenance requirements of certain tasks for the affected airplanes. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (k)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Airbus maintenance documentation. However, this proposed AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this proposed AD. Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the applicability of ADs that require incorporation of an ALS revision into an operator's maintenance or inspection program. Typically, when these types of ADs are issued by civil aviation authorities of other countries, they apply to all airplanes covered under an identified type certificate (TC). The corresponding FAA AD typically retains applicability to all of those airplanes. In addition, U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an airworthy condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or inspections specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been approved by the FAA. When a type certificate is issued for a type design, the specific ALS, including revisions, is a part of that type design, as specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c). The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is an obligation to comply with the ALS defined in the type design referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This obligation may introduce a conflict with an AD that requires a specific ALS revision if new airplanes are delivered with a later revision as part of their type design. To address this conflict, the FAA has approved alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) that allow operators to incorporate the most recent ALS revision into their maintenance/ [[Page 20750]] inspection programs, in lieu of the ALS revision required by the AD. This eliminates the conflict and enables the operator to comply with both the AD and the type design. However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD- mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in an AD, we plan to limit the applicability of ADs that mandate ALS revisions to those airplanes that are subject to an earlier revision of the ALS, either as part of the type design or as mandated by an earlier AD. This proposed AD therefore would apply to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before the date of approval of the ALS temporary revision identified in this proposed AD. Operators of airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued after that date must comply with the airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design and referenced on the type certificate data sheet. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although this figure may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). 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 proposed 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 applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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): ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Docket No. FAA-2018- 0366; Product Identifier 2017-NM-166-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 22, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of this AD. (1) AD 2000-23-04 R1, Amendment 39-12174 (66 FR 19381, April 16, 2001) (``AD 2000-23-04 R1''). (2) AD 2008-04-19 R1, Amendment 39-16069 (74 FR 56713, November 3, 2009) (``AD 2008-04-19 R1''). (3) AD 2015-26-09, Amendment 39-18357 (81 FR 1483, January 13, 2016) (``AD 2015-26-09''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness dated on or before May 3, 2017. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/ maintenance checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in ATR42-400/-500, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision 11, dated May 5, 2015; and ATR42-400/-500 Temporary Revision TR01/17, dated May 3, 2017, to the ATR42-400/-500 Time Limits Document (TL). The initial compliance time for accomplishing the tasks is at the applicable times specified in ATR42-400/ -500, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision 11, dated May 5, 2015; and ATR42-400/-500 Temporary Revision TR01/17, dated May 3, 2017, to the ATR42-400/-500, Time Limits [[Page 20751]] Document (TL); or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later, except for those certification maintenance requirements (CMRs) tasks identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD--Grace Period for CMR Tasks ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CMR/ maintenance significant item (MSI) task Compliance time ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 213100-2A Within 550 flight hours or 90 213100-2B days, whichever occurs first, 213100-3A after the effective date of this 213100-3B AD. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Initial Compliance Times for Certain CMR Tasks For the CMR tasks listed in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, the initial compliance time for accomplishing the tasks is at the applicable time specified in ATR42-400/-500 Temporary Revision TR01/17, dated May 3, 2017, to the ATR42-400/-500 Time Limits Document (TL); or within the compliance time specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD; whichever occurs later. (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (j) Terminating Action for Certain ADs Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2000-23-04 R1 and all requirements of the ADs specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD for ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes only. (1) AD 2008-04-19 R1. (2) AD 2015-26-09. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0222R1, dated December 15, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0366. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR- GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email aircraft.com">continued.airworthiness@atr-aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr-aircraft.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 27, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-09731 Filed 5-7-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27–6009, (4) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Revision 01, dated July 18, 2017 (for Model this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- address above between 9 a.m. and 5
BD–700–1A10 airplanes). If any cracking is Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
found or if any fastener hole is out of Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
Federal holidays.
tolerance, before further flight, replace with
a new support bracket, in accordance with aero.bombardier.com; internet http:// For service information identified in
the Accomplishment Instructions of www.bombardier.com. You may view this this NPRM, contact ATR–GIE Avions de
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27–5009, service information at the FAA, Transport Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre
Revision 01, dated July 18, 2017 (for Model Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France;
BD–700–1A11 airplanes), or Bombardier Moines, WA. For information on the telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33
Service Bulletin 700–27–6009, Revision 01, availability of this material at the FAA, call (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email
dated July 18, 2017 (for Model BD–700–1A10 206–231–3195. continued.airworthiness@atr-
airplanes). Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr-
(h) Credit for Previous Actions April 30, 2018. aircraft.com. You may view this service
This paragraph provides credit for actions Dionne Palermo, information at the FAA, Transport
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
actions were performed before the effective Aircraft Certification Service. Des Moines, WA. For information on the
date of this AD using Bombardier Service [FR Doc. 2018–09729 Filed 5–7–18; 8:45 am] availability of this material at the FAA,
Bulletin 700–27–5009, dated May 29, 2017, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P call 206–231–3195.
or Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27–6009,
dated May 29, 2017, as applicable. Examining the AD Docket
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at http://
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO 14 CFR Part 39 0366; or in person at the Docket
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve Management Facility between 9 a.m.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0366; Product
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
Identifier 2017–NM–166–AD] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In except Federal holidays. The AD docket
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your RIN 2120–AA64 contains this NPRM, the regulatory
request to your principal inspector or local evaluation, any comments received, and
Flight Standards District Office, as Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
appropriate. If sending information directly
other information. The street address for
Avions de Transport Régional the Docket Operations office (telephone
to the manager of the certification office, Airplanes
send it to ATTN: Program Manager, 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New AGENCY: Federal Aviation section. Comments will be available in
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Administration (FAA), DOT. the AD docket shortly after receipt.
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
using any approved AMOC, notify your
(NPRM).
Engineer, International Section,
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
principal inspector, the manager of the local Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
airworthiness directive (AD) for all South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
flight standards district office/certificate
holding district office. ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Model ATR42–500 airplanes. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective proposed AD was prompted by a
actions from a manufacturer, the action must determination that more restrictive Comments Invited
be accomplished using a method approved maintenance requirements and We invite you to send any written
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, airworthiness limitations are necessary. relevant data, views, or arguments about
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation This proposed AD would require
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
this proposal. Send your comments to
revising the maintenance or inspection an address listed under the ADDRESSES
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
program, as applicable, to incorporate section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature. new and/or more restrictive 2018–0366; Product Identifier 2017–
maintenance requirements and NM–166–AD’’ at the beginning of your
(j) Related Information airworthiness limitations. We are comments. We specifically invite
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing proposing this AD to address the unsafe comments on the overall regulatory,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian condition on these products. economic, environmental, and energy
AD CF–2017–32, dated October 10, 2017, for DATES: We must receive comments on
related information. This MCAI may be aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
found in the AD docket on the internet at this proposed AD by June 22, 2018. all comments received by the closing
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM based
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0397. using the procedures found in 14 CFR on those comments.
(2) For more information about this AD, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we
contact Neil Doh, Aerospace Engineer, methods: receive, without change, to http://
Aviation Safety Section, FAA, Boston ACO • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
www.regulations.gov, including any
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
MA 01803; telephone: 781–238–7757; fax:
instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each
781–238–7199; email: neil.doh@faa.gov.
(3) For information about AMOCs, contact
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New
• Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM.
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
telephone: 516–287–7329; fax: 516–794– W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, The European Aviation Safety Agency
5531; email: Aziz.Ahmed@faa.gov. Washington, DC 20590. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
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for the Member States of the European the MCAI. This NPRM would require paragraph (k)(1) of this proposed AD.
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness revising the maintenance or inspection The request should include a
Directive 2017–0222R1, dated December program, as applicable. description of changes to the required
15, 2017 (referred to after this as the Accomplishment of the proposed actions that will ensure the continued
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness actions would then terminate all operational safety of the airplane.
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct requirements of AD 2008–04–19 R1 and
Differences Between This Proposed AD
an unsafe condition for ATR–GIE AD 2015–26–09 for ATR–GIE Avions de
and the MCAI or Service Information
Avions de Transport Régional Model Transport Régional Model ATR42–500
ATR42–500 airplanes. The MCAI states: airplanes only. The MCAI specifies that if there are
In addition, we have determined that findings from the airworthiness
The airworthiness limitations and
certification maintenance requirements accomplishment of the proposed actions limitations section (ALS) inspection
(CMR) for ATR aeroplanes, which are terminates all requirements of AD 2000– tasks, corrective actions must be
approved by EASA, are currently defined and 23–04 R1, Amendment 39–12174 (66 FR accomplished in accordance with
published in the ATR42–400/–500 Time 19381, April 16, 2001). Airbus maintenance documentation.
Limits (TL) document. These instructions However, this proposed AD does not
have been identified as mandatory for Related Service Information Under 1
include that requirement. Operators of
continued airworthiness. CFR Part 51
U.S.-registered airplanes are required by
Failure to accomplish these instructions ATR–GIE Avions de Transport general airworthiness and operational
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., Régional has issued ATR42–400/–500,
reduced structural integrity of the airplane].
regulations to perform maintenance
Time Limits Document (TL), Revision using methods that are acceptable to the
Consequently, ATR published Revision 11
Temporary revision 01 of the ATR42–400/–
11, dated May 5, 2015. This service FAA. We consider those methods to be
500 TL document, which contains new and/ information describes life limits and adequate to address any corrective
or more restrictive CMRs and airworthiness maintenance requirements for the actions necessitated by the findings of
limitations tasks. affected airplanes. ALS inspections required by this
For the reasons described above, this ATR–GIE Avions de Transport proposed AD.
[EASA] AD requires accomplishment of the Régional has issued ATR42–400/–500
actions specified in the ATR42–400/–500 TL Temporary Revision TR01/17, dated Airworthiness Limitations Based on
document Revision 11 Temporary revision May 3, 2017, to the ATR42–400/–500 Type Design
01, hereafter referred to as ‘the TLD’ in this Time Limits Document (TL). This The FAA recently became aware of an
[EASA] AD.
service information describes changes to issue related to the applicability of ADs
This [EASA] AD, in conjunction with two
other [EASA] ADs related to ATR42–200/– life limits and maintenance that require incorporation of an ALS
300/–320 (EASA AD 2017–0221) and requirements of certain tasks for the revision into an operator’s maintenance
ATR72–101/–102/–201/–202/–211/–212/– affected airplanes. or inspection program.
212A (EASA AD 2017–0223) aeroplanes, This service information is reasonably Typically, when these types of ADs
retains the requirements of EASA AD 2009– available because the interested parties are issued by civil aviation authorities
0242 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2008– have access to it through their normal of other countries, they apply to all
04–19 R1, Amendment 39–16069 (74 FR course of business or by the means airplanes covered under an identified
56713, November 3, 2009)] and EASA AD identified in the ADDRESSES section. type certificate (TC). The corresponding
2012–0193 [which corresponds to FAA AD FAA AD typically retains applicability
2015–26–09, Amendment 39–18357 (81 FR FAA’s Determination and Requirements
1483, January 13, 2016)]. Once all these three of This Proposed AD to all of those airplanes.
[EASA] ADs are effective, EASA will cancel
In addition, U.S. operators must
This product has been approved by operate their airplanes in an airworthy
EASA AD 2009–0242 and EASA AD 2012–
0193. the aviation authority of another condition, in accordance with 14 CFR
This [EASA] AD is revised to provide the country, and is approved for operation 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the
correct issue date (03 May 2017) of the TLD. in the United States. Pursuant to our requirement to perform any
The original [EASA] AD inadvertently bilateral agreement with the State of maintenance or inspections specified in
referenced the EASA approval date for that Design Authority, we have been notified the ALS, and in accordance with the
document. of the unsafe condition described in the ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and
The required actions include revising MCAI and service information 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been
the maintenance or inspection program, referenced above. We are proposing this approved by the FAA.
as applicable, to incorporate new and/ AD because we evaluated all pertinent When a type certificate is issued for
or more restrictive maintenance information and determined an unsafe a type design, the specific ALS,
requirements and airworthiness condition exists and is likely to exist or including revisions, is a part of that type
limitations. The unsafe condition is develop on other products of the same design, as specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c).
reduced structural integrity of the type design. The sum effect of these operational
airplane. This proposed AD would require and maintenance requirements is an
You may examine the MCAI in the revisions to certain operator obligation to comply with the ALS
AD docket on the internet at http:// maintenance documents to include new defined in the type design referenced in
www.regulations.gov by searching for actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance the manufacturer’s conformity
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– with these actions is required by 14 CFR statement. This obligation may
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been introduce a conflict with an AD that
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0366.
previously modified, altered, or repaired requires a specific ALS revision if new
Relationship Between Proposed AD and in the areas addressed by this proposed airplanes are delivered with a later
Certain Other ADs AD, the operator may not be able to revision as part of their type design.
This NPRM would not supersede AD accomplish the actions described in the To address this conflict, the FAA has
2008–04–19 R1 and AD 2015–26–09. revisions. In this situation, to comply approved alternative methods of
Rather, we have determined that a with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator compliance (AMOCs) that allow
stand-alone AD would be more must request approval for an alternative operators to incorporate the most recent
appropriate to address the changes in method of compliance according to ALS revision into their maintenance/
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inspection programs, in lieu of the ALS Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
revision required by the AD. This detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
eliminates the conflict and enables the authority.
operator to comply with both the AD We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
and the type design. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows:
However, compliance with AMOCs is Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
normally optional, and we recently General requirements.’’ Under that
became aware that some operators section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended]
choose to retain the AD-mandated ALS promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
revision in their fleet-wide air commerce by prescribing regulations the following new airworthiness
maintenance/inspection programs, for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD):
including those for new airplanes the Administrator finds necessary for ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional:
delivered with later ALS revisions, to safety in air commerce. This regulation Docket No. FAA–2018–0366; Product
help standardize the maintenance of the is within the scope of that authority Identifier 2017–NM–166–AD.
fleet. To ensure that operators comply because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Comments Due Date
with the applicable ALS revision for that is likely to exist or develop on
newly delivered airplanes containing a We must receive comments by June 22,
products identified in this rulemaking
later revision than that specified in an 2018.
action.
AD, we plan to limit the applicability of This proposed AD is issued in (b) Affected ADs
ADs that mandate ALS revisions to accordance with authority delegated by This AD affects the ADs specified in
those airplanes that are subject to an the Executive Director, Aircraft paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of this AD.
earlier revision of the ALS, either as part Certification Service, as authorized by (1) AD 2000–23–04 R1, Amendment 39–
of the type design or as mandated by an FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance 12174 (66 FR 19381, April 16, 2001) (‘‘AD
earlier AD. with that order, issuance of ADs is 2000–23–04 R1’’).
This proposed AD therefore would (2) AD 2008–04–19 R1, Amendment 39–
normally a function of the Compliance 16069 (74 FR 56713, November 3, 2009) (‘‘AD
apply to ATR–GIE Avions de Transport and Airworthiness Division, but during
Régional Model ATR42–500 airplanes 2008–04–19 R1’’).
this transition period, the Executive (3) AD 2015–26–09, Amendment 39–18357
with an original certificate of Director has delegated the authority to (81 FR 1483, January 13, 2016) (‘‘AD 2015–
airworthiness or original export issue ADs applicable to transport 26–09’’).
certificate of airworthiness that was category airplanes to the Director of the
issued on or before the date of approval (c) Applicability
System Oversight Division.
of the ALS temporary revision identified This AD applies to ATR–GIE Avions de
in this proposed AD. Operators of Regulatory Findings Transport Régional Model ATR42–500
airplanes with an original certificate of airplanes, certificated in any category, with
We determined that this proposed AD an original airworthiness certificate or
airworthiness or original export would not have federalism implications original export certificate of airworthiness
certificate of airworthiness issued after under Executive Order 13132. This dated on or before May 3, 2017.
that date must comply with the proposed AD would not have a
airworthiness limitations specified as (d) Subject
substantial direct effect on the States, on
part of the approved type design and the relationship between the national Air Transport Association (ATA) of
referenced on the type certificate data Government and the States, or on the America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
sheet. checks.
distribution of power and
Costs of Compliance responsibilities among the various (e) Reason
levels of government. This AD was prompted by a determination
We estimate that this proposed AD
For the reasons discussed above, I that more restrictive maintenance
affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. requirements and airworthiness limitations
We estimate the following costs to certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
comply with this proposed AD: prevent reduced structural integrity of the
We have determined that revising the action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
airplane.
maintenance or inspection program 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
takes an average of 90 work-hours per DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (f) Compliance
operator, although this figure may vary (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Comply with this AD within the
from operator to operator. In the past, 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in compliance times specified, unless already
we have estimated that this action takes Alaska; and done.
1 work-hour per airplane. Since 4. Will not have a significant (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
operators incorporate maintenance or economic impact, positive or negative, Revision
inspection program changes for their on a substantial number of small entities Within 90 days after the effective date of
affected fleet(s), we have determined under the criteria of the Regulatory this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
that a per-operator estimate is more Flexibility Act. program, as applicable, to incorporate the
accurate than a per-airplane estimate. information specified in ATR42–400/–500,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Time Limits Document (TL), Revision 11,
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per
operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation dated May 5, 2015; and ATR42–400/–500
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$85 per work-hour). safety, Incorporation by reference, Temporary Revision TR01/17, dated May 3,
Safety. 2017, to the ATR42–400/–500 Time Limits
Authority for This Rulemaking Document (TL). The initial compliance time
The Proposed Amendment for accomplishing the tasks is at the
Title 49 of the United States Code applicable times specified in ATR42–400/
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Accordingly, under the authority –500, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, delegated to me by the Administrator, 11, dated May 5, 2015; and ATR42–400/–500
section 106, describes the authority of the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Temporary Revision TR01/17, dated May 3,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 39 as follows: 2017, to the ATR42–400/–500, Time Limits
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Document (TL); or within 90 days after the principal inspector, or lacking a principal proposed AD would require inspecting
effective date of this AD; whichever occurs inspector, the manager of the local flight the jettisoning mechanism of the left-
later, except for those certification standards district office/certificate holding hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) cabin
maintenance requirements (CMRs) tasks district office.
sliding plug doors. This proposed AD is
identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
of this AD. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective prompted by a report that during a
actions from a manufacturer, the action must scheduled inspection a cabin door failed
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (h) be accomplished using a method approved to jettison. The actions of this proposed
OF THIS AD—GRACE PERIOD FOR by the Manager, International Section, AD are intended to correct an unsafe
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the condition on these products.
CMR TASKS European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or DATES: We must receive comments on
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional’s
CMR/
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
this proposed AD by July 9, 2018.
maintenance Compliance time ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
significant item If approved by the DOA, the approval must
(MSI) task include the DOA-authorized signature. any of the following methods:
213100–2A Within 550 flight hours or 90 (l) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
213100–2B days, whichever occurs first, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
213100–3A after the effective date of this
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
online instructions for sending your
213100–3B AD. comments electronically.
2017–0222R1, dated December 15, 2017, for
related information. This MCAI may be • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(h) Initial Compliance Times for Certain
CMR Tasks found in the AD docket on the internet at • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Department of Transportation, Docket
For the CMR tasks listed in figure 1 to and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0366.
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, the initial
Operations, M–30, West Building
(2) For more information about this AD, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
compliance time for accomplishing the tasks contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
is at the applicable time specified in ATR42– New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
Engineer, International Section, Transport
400/–500 Temporary Revision TR01/17, Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
20590–0001.
dated May 3, 2017, to the ATR42–400/–500 St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
Time Limits Document (TL); or within the fax 206–231–3220. ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
compliance time specified in figure 1 to (3) For service information identified in p.m., Monday through Friday, except
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD; whichever this AD, contact ATR–GIE Avions de Federal holidays.
occurs later. Transport Régional, 1, Allée Pierre Nadot,
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Examining the AD Docket
Critical Design Configuration Control (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; You may examine the AD docket on
Limitations (CDCCLs) email continued.airworthiness@atr- the internet at http://
aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr-
After the maintenance or inspection
aircraft.com. You may view this service
www.regulations.gov by searching for
program, as applicable, has been revised as and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no information at the FAA, Transport Standards
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, 1124; or in person at Docket Operations
alternative actions (e.g., inspections), between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless WA. For information on the availability of
the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
approved as an alternative method of Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on The AD docket contains this proposed
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the April 27, 2018. AD, the European Aviation Safety
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of Michael Kaszycki, Agency (EASA) AD, the economic
this AD.
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
evaluation, any comments received, and
(j) Terminating Action for Certain ADs Aircraft Certification Service. other information. The street address for
Docket Operations (telephone 800–647–
Accomplishing the actions required by [FR Doc. 2018–09731 Filed 5–7–18; 8:45 am]
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
requirements of AD 2000–23–04 R1 and all Comments will be available in the AD
requirements of the ADs specified in docket shortly after receipt.
paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD for DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For service information identified in
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional this proposed rule, contact Airbus
Model ATR42–500 airplanes only. Federal Aviation Administration Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive,
(1) AD 2008–04–19 R1. Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
(2) AD 2015–26–09.
14 CFR Part 39 (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions (972) 641–3775; or at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1124; Product www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
The following provisions also apply to this
Identifier 2017–SW–073–AD] en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html.
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance RIN 2120–AA64 You may review the referenced
(AMOCs): The Manager, International service information at the FAA, Office
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Helicopters Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
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39.19, send your request to your principal Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt
inspector or local Flight Standards District Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer,
Office, as appropriate. If sending information ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Safety Management Section, Rotorcraft
directly to the International Section, send it (NPRM).
Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
to the attention of the person identified in
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus telephone (817) 222–5110; email
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 June 22, 2018. | |
| Contact | Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 20748 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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