83 FR 24399 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 103 (May 29, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 103 (May 29, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-11267 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 29, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 24399-24402] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11267] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0450; Product Identifier 2018-NM-073-AD; Amendment 39-19295; AD 2018-11-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the aileron bellcrank support brackets and a thickness measurement of the affected lug attaching the support bracket; repetitive inspections of the affected aileron bellcrank support brackets; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD was prompted by the identification of a manufacturing defect on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets that resulted in the material thickness of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing to be insufficient. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. [[Page 24400]] DATES: This AD becomes effective June 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publications listed in this AD as of June 13, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by July 13, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email [email protected]; internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You may view this referenced 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0450. 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- 0450; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The 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: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0103, dated April 30, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. The MCAI states: A manufacturing defect was identified on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets, installed on the outboard section of the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) wing. The material thickness of the lugs attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing was found to be insufficient. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could, in case of an aileron jamming, lead to support bracket failure, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, SAAB issued the SB [Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018] to provide instructions for inspection and replacement of affected support brackets. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time inspection of all support brackets to determine the thickness and, depending on findings, repetitive inspections of the affected support brackets. This [EASA] AD also requires reporting the measured thickness, and replacement of all affected support brackets with serviceable support brackets, which constitutes terminating action. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0450. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27- 056, dated April 18, 2018. The service information describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including missing paint) of the affected lug and the adjacent area of the installed aileron bellcrank support brackets on the left hand and right hand wing; a thickness measurement of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing, and replacement of aileron bellcrank support brackets. 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 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Difference Between This AD and the MCAI The MCAI requires replacing all affected support brackets. However, the planned compliance time for the replacement would allow enough time to provide notice and opportunity for prior public comment on the merits of the replacement. Therefore, we are considering a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) requiring this replacement, which would terminate the repetitive inspections required by this AD. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the material thickness of the affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing have been found to be insufficient, which, in the event of an aileron jam, could lead to support bracket failure and possible reduced control of the airplane. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0450; Product Identifier 2018-NM-073-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on those comments. [[Page 24401]] 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255.............................. $0 $255 $2,040 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of any required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Up to 16 work-hours x $85 per Up to $18,074..... Up to $19,434. hour = $1,360. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the reporting requirement in this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of reporting the inspection results on U.S. operators to be $85 per product. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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 applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-11-07 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems): Amendment 39-19295; Docket No. FAA-2018-0450; Product Identifier 2018-NM-073-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 13, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. [[Page 24402]] (c) Applicability This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the identification of a manufacturing defect on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets that resulted in the material thickness of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing to be insufficient. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct the defect of the aileron bellcrank support bracket, which, in the event of an aileron jam, could lead to failure of the support bracket and result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definitions (1) For the purposes of this AD, affected support brackets are aileron bellcrank support brackets, part number (P/N) 7327993-813 and P/N 7327993-814, for which it has been determined that the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), as specified in Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. (2) For the purposes of this AD, serviceable support brackets are aileron bellcrank support brackets, P/N 7327993-813 and P/N 7327993-814, for which it has been determined that the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of 2.75 mm (0.108 in.) or more, as specified in Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. (h) One-Time Inspection Within 100 flight cycles or 30 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, accomplish a detailed visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including missing paint) of the affected lug and the adjacent area of the aileron bellcrank support brackets installed on the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) wing, and measure the thickness of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. (i) Repetitive Inspections If, during the measurement required by paragraph (h) of this AD, it is determined that the affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), at intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles, accomplish a detailed visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including missing paint) of that affected support bracket in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. Accomplishing the replacement specified in paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the repetitive inspections required by this paragraph for that bracket. (j) Corrective Actions If, during any inspection required by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, any crack, corrosion, or damage (including missing paint) is found, before further flight, obtain corrective actions instructions approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. Accomplish the corrective actions within the compliance time specified therein. If no compliance time is specified in the corrective actions instructions, accomplish the corrective action before further flight. (k) Optional Terminating Action Replacing each affected support bracket with a serviceable support bracket, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018, terminates the inspections required by paragraph (i) of this AD for that airplane. (l) Reporting Requirement Within 15 days after the measurement as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, or within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, report the results to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics in accordance with the instruction provided in Figure 1, ``Aileron Bellcrank Support Fitting--Inspection,'' of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. (m) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, it is allowed to install on any airplane an aileron bellcrank support bracket P/N 7327993-813 or P/N 7327993-814, provided it is a serviceable support bracket. (n) 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 (o)(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 EASA; or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics' EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Airworthiness Directive 2018-0103, dated April 30, 2018, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0450. (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. (p) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE 581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email [email protected]; internet http://www.saabgroup.com. (4) 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. (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 Des Moines, Washington, on May 14, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-11267 Filed 5-25-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DATES: This AD becomes effective June SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: country, and is approved for operation
13, 2018. in the United States. Pursuant to our
Discussion
The Director of the Federal Register bilateral agreement with the State of
approved the incorporation by reference The European Aviation Safety Agency Design Authority, we have been notified
of a certain publications listed in this (EASA), which is the Technical Agent of the unsafe condition described in the
AD as of June 13, 2018. for the Member States of the European MCAI and service information
We must receive comments on this Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0103, referenced above. We are issuing this
AD by July 13, 2018. dated April 30, 2018 (referred to after AD because we evaluated all pertinent
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, this as the Mandatory Continuing information and determined the unsafe
using the procedures found in 14 CFR Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the condition exists and is likely to exist or
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition develop on other products of the same
methods: for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model type design.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to SAAB 2000 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Difference Between This AD and the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the A manufacturing defect was identified on MCAI
instructions for submitting comments. certain aileron bellcrank support brackets,
• Fax: 202–493–2251. installed on the outboard section of the left The MCAI requires replacing all
• Mail: U.S. Department of hand (LH) and right hand (RH) wing. The affected support brackets. However, the
material thickness of the lugs attaching the
Transportation, Docket Operations, planned compliance time for the
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, was found to be insufficient. replacement would allow enough time
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey This condition, if not detected and to provide notice and opportunity for
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. corrected, could, in case of an aileron prior public comment on the merits of
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of jamming, lead to support bracket failure, the replacement. Therefore, we are
Transportation, Docket Operations, possibly resulting in reduced control of the considering a notice of proposed
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, aeroplane. rulemaking (NPRM) requiring this
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey To address this potential unsafe condition, replacement, which would terminate
SAAB issued the SB [Saab Service Bulletin
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 the repetitive inspections required by
2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018] to
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through provide instructions for inspection and this AD.
Friday, except Federal holidays. replacement of affected support brackets. FAA’s Determination of the Effective
For service information identified in For the reason described above, this Date
this final rule, contact Saab AB, Saab [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linköping, all support brackets to determine the An unsafe condition exists that
Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax thickness and, depending on findings, requires the immediate adoption of this
+46 13 18 4874; email repetitive inspections of the affected support AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
brackets. This [EASA] AD also requires
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; reporting the measured thickness, and
the flying public justifies waiving notice
internet http://www.saabgroup.com. replacement of all affected support brackets and comment prior to adoption of this
You may view this referenced service with serviceable support brackets, which rule because the material thickness of
information at the FAA, Transport constitutes terminating action. the affected lug attaching the aileron
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., You may examine the MCAI on the bellcrank support bracket to the rear
Des Moines, WA. For information on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov spar of the wing have been found to be
availability of this material at the FAA, by searching for and locating Docket No. insufficient, which, in the event of an
call 206–231–3195. It is also available FAA–2018–0450. aileron jam, could lead to support
on the internet at http:// bracket failure and possible reduced
www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under control of the airplane. Therefore, we
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 1 CFR Part 51 determined that notice and opportunity
0450. Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued for public comment before issuing this
Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056, AD are impracticable and that good
Examining the AD Docket
dated April 18, 2018. The service cause exists for making this amendment
You may examine the AD docket on information describes procedures for a effective in fewer than 30 days.
the internet at http:// detailed visual inspection for cracks,
www.regulations.gov by searching for Comments Invited
corrosion, and damage (including
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– missing paint) of the affected lug and This AD is a final rule that involves
0450; or in person at the Docket the adjacent area of the installed aileron requirements affecting flight safety, and
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 bellcrank support brackets on the left we did not precede it by notice and
p.m., Monday through Friday, except hand and right hand wing; a thickness opportunity for public comment. We
Federal holidays. The AD docket measurement of the affected lug invite you to send any written relevant
contains this AD, the regulatory attaching the support bracket to the rear data, views, or arguments about this AD.
evaluation, any comments received, and spar of the wing, and replacement of Send your comments to an address
other information. The street address for aileron bellcrank support brackets. This listed under the ADDRESSES section.
the Docket Operations office (telephone service information is reasonably Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0450;
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES available because the interested parties Product Identifier 2018–NM–073–AD’’
section. Comments will be available in have access to it through their normal at the beginning of your comments. We
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the AD docket shortly after receipt. course of business or by the means specifically invite comments on the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: identified in the ADDRESSES section. overall regulatory, economic,
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace environmental, and energy aspects of
Engineer, International Section, FAA’s Determination and Requirements this AD. We will consider all comments
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 of This AD received by the closing date and may
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; This product has been approved by amend this AD based on those
telephone and fax 206–231–3220. the aviation authority of another comments.
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We will post all comments we substantive verbal contact we receive Costs of Compliance
receive, without change, to http:// about this AD. We estimate that this AD affects 8
www.regulations.gov, including any airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
personal information you provide. We the following costs to comply with this
will also post a report summarizing each AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 .......................................................................................... $0 $255 $2,040
We estimate the following costs to do of any required actions. We have no way that might need these on-condition
any necessary on-condition actions that of determining the number of aircraft actions:
would be required based on the results
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Up to 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 ............................................................................ Up to $18,074 ............. Up to $19,434.
We estimate that it would take about We are issuing this rulemaking under 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
1 work-hour per product to comply with the authority described in Subtitle VII, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the reporting requirement in this AD. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
The average labor rate is $85 per hour. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Based on these figures, we estimate the section, Congress charges the FAA with Alaska; and
cost of reporting the inspection results promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 4. Will not have a significant
on U.S. operators to be $85 per product. air commerce by prescribing regulations economic impact, positive or negative,
Paperwork Reduction Act for practices, methods, and procedures on a substantial number of small entities
the Administrator finds necessary for under the criteria of the Regulatory
A federal agency may not conduct or safety in air commerce. This regulation
sponsor, and a person is not required to Flexibility Act.
is within the scope of that authority
respond to, nor shall a person be subject because it addresses an unsafe condition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
to penalty for failure to comply with a that is likely to exist or develop on
collection of information subject to the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
products identified in this rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference,
requirements of the Paperwork action.
Reduction Act unless that collection of Safety.
This AD is issued in accordance with
information displays a current valid authority delegated by the Executive Adoption of the Amendment
OMB control number. The control Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
number for the collection of information Accordingly, under the authority
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. delegated to me by the Administrator,
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The In accordance with that order, issuance
paperwork cost associated with this AD the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
of ADs is normally a function of the follows:
has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance and Airworthiness
Compliance section of this document Division, but during this transition PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
and includes time for reviewing period, the Executive Director has DIRECTIVES
instructions, as well as completing and delegated the authority to issue ADs
reviewing the collection of information. applicable to transport category ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Therefore, all reporting associated with airplanes to the Director of the System continues to read as follows:
this AD is mandatory. Comments Oversight Division.
concerning the accuracy of this burden Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
and suggestions for reducing the burden Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended]
should be directed to the FAA at 800
We determined that this AD will not ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Independence Ave. SW, Washington,
have federalism implications under the following new airworthiness
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Executive Order 13132. This AD will directive (AD):
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
not have a substantial direct effect on
2018–11–07 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics
Authority for This Rulemaking the States, on the relationship between (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab
Title 49 of the United States Code the national government and the States, Aerosystems): Amendment 39–19295;
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specifies the FAA’s authority to issue or on the distribution of power and Docket No. FAA–2018–0450; Product
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, responsibilities among the various Identifier 2018–NM–073–AD.
section 106, describes the authority of levels of government.
(a) Effective Date
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: For the reasons discussed above, I
This AD becomes effective June 13, 2018.
Aviation Programs, describes in more certify that this AD:
detail the scope of the Agency’s 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (b) Affected ADs
authority. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; None.
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(c) Applicability Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service actions from a manufacturer, the action must
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Bulletin 2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018. be accomplished using a method approved
Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Accomplishing the replacement specified in by the Manager, International Section,
Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
airplanes, certificated in any category, all repetitive inspections required by this EASA; or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’ EASA
manufacturer serial numbers. paragraph for that bracket.
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
(d) Subject (j) Corrective Actions must include the DOA-authorized signature.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of If, during any inspection required by (o) Related Information
America Code 27, Flight controls. paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, any crack,
corrosion, or damage (including missing (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(e) Reason paint) is found, before further flight, obtain Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
This AD was prompted by the corrective actions instructions approved by Airworthiness Directive 2018–0103, dated
identification of a manufacturing defect on the Manager, International Section, Transport April 30, 2018, for related information. You
certain aileron bellcrank support brackets Standards Branch, FAA; or the European may examine the MCAI on the internet at
that resulted in the material thickness of the Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
affected lug attaching the support bracket to Saab Aeronautics’ EASA Design Organization and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0450.
the rear spar of the wing to be insufficient. Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
(2) For more information about this AD,
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature. Accomplish the contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
the defect of the aileron bellcrank support
corrective actions within the compliance Engineer, International Section, Transport
bracket, which, in the event of an aileron
jam, could lead to failure of the support time specified therein. If no compliance time Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
bracket and result in reduced controllability is specified in the corrective actions St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
of the airplane. instructions, accomplish the corrective action fax 206–231–3220.
before further flight.
(f) Compliance (p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) Optional Terminating Action
Comply with this AD within the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
compliance times specified, unless already Replacing each affected support bracket approved the incorporation by reference
done. with a serviceable support bracket, in (IBR) of the service information listed in this
accordance with the Accomplishment
(g) Definitions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000–
(1) For the purposes of this AD, affected 27–056, dated April 18, 2018, terminates the part 51.
support brackets are aileron bellcrank inspections required by paragraph (i) of this (2) You must use this service information
support brackets, part number (P/N) AD for that airplane. as applicable to do the actions required by
7327993–813 and P/N 7327993–814, for this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(l) Reporting Requirement
which it has been determined that the (i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056,
affected lug attaching the support bracket to Within 15 days after the measurement as dated April 18, 2018.
the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of required by paragraph (h) of this AD, or (ii) Reserved.
less than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), as specified in within 15 days after the effective date of this (3) For service information identified in
Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056, dated AD, whichever occurs later, report the results
this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
April 18, 2018. to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics in accordance
with the instruction provided in Figure 1, SE 581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone
(2) For the purposes of this AD, serviceable
support brackets are aileron bellcrank ‘‘Aileron Bellcrank Support Fitting— +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
support brackets, P/N 7327993–813 and P/N Inspection,’’ of Saab Service Bulletin 2000– saab2000techsupport@saabgroup.com;
7327993–814, for which it has been 27–056, dated April 18, 2018. internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
determined that the affected lug attaching the (4) You may view this service information
(m) Parts Installation Limitation
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
has a thickness of 2.75 mm (0.108 in.) or As of the effective date of this AD, it is 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
more, as specified in Saab Service Bulletin allowed to install on any airplane an aileron information on the availability of this
2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018. bellcrank support bracket P/N 7327993–813
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
or P/N 7327993–814, provided it is a
(h) One-Time Inspection serviceable support bracket. (5) You may view this service information
Within 100 flight cycles or 30 days, that is incorporated by reference at the
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD, accomplish a detailed visual The following provisions also apply to this Administration (NARA). For information on
inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage AD: the availability of this material at NARA, call
(including missing paint) of the affected lug (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
and the adjacent area of the aileron bellcrank (AMOCs): The Manager, International www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
support brackets installed on the left hand Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
locations.html.
(LH) and right hand (RH) wing, and measure has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
the thickness of the affected lug attaching the AD, if requested using the procedures found Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing, in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 14, 2018.
in accordance with the Accomplishment 39.19, send your request to your principal Michael Kaszycki,
Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000– inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
27–056, dated April 18, 2018.
directly to the International Section, send it Aircraft Certification Service.
(i) Repetitive Inspections to the attention of the person identified in [FR Doc. 2018–11267 Filed 5–25–18; 8:45 am]
If, during the measurement required by paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information may BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
paragraph (h) of this AD, it is determined that be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES
the affected lug attaching the aileron REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm principal inspector, or lacking a principal
(0.108 in.), at intervals not to exceed 100 inspector, the manager of the local flight
flight cycles, accomplish a detailed visual standards district office/certificate holding
inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage district office.
(including missing paint) of that affected (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
support bracket in accordance with the requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective June 13, 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 24399 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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