83 FR 25419 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 106 (June 1, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 106 (June 1, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-11692 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 106 (Friday, June 1, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25419-25422] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11692] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0494; Product Identifier 2017-NM-182-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-07- 26, which applies to all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. AD 2006-07-26 requires a one-time inspection to detect discrepancies (e.g., cracking, loose/sheared fasteners, distortion) of the upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing boxes, and repair if necessary. Since we issued AD 2006-07-26, we have [[Page 25420]] received reports of cracking in these same areas on other Model ATR42 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies of the upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing boxes, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 16, 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. 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. 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- 0494; 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-2018-0494; Product Identifier 2017-NM-182-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD 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 proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2006-07-26, Amendment 39-14553 (71 FR 18205, April 11, 2006) (``AD 2006-07-26'') for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. AD 2006-07-26 requires a one- time inspection to detect discrepancies (e.g., cracking, loose/sheared fasteners, distortion) of the upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing boxes, and repair if necessary. AD 2006-07-26 resulted from a report of cracking on the upper skin and ribs of the outer wing box on an in- service airplane. We issued AD 2006-07-26 to detect and correct discrepancies of the upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing boxes, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2006-07-26 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2006-07-26, we have received additional reports of cracking on the upper skin and ribs of the outer wing box on other Model ATR42 airplanes. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0244, dated December 7, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. The MCAI states: Occurrence was reported of detecting cracks on the wing of one in-service ATR 42 aeroplane in 2004. The cracks were found on the upper feet of ribs and on the upper skin of the wing outer boxes. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could adversely affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, ATR issued Service Bulletin (SB) ATR42-57-0064 to provide inspection instructions and DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France issued [French] AD F-2004-191 (EASA approval 2004-12117) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2006-07-26] to require, for aeroplanes having accumulated more than 4,000 flight cycles (FC), a one-time Detailed Visual Inspection (DVI) of outer wing box upper skin and upper rib feet, on the right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) sides, from rib 24 to rib 29. After that [French] AD was issued, based on inspection results (all aeroplanes inspected, no similar case found), it was determined that these cracks were an isolated case. More recently, three other cases were reported, indicating that this may not be an isolated case and that cracks could occur in this area of the wings on other ATR 42 aeroplanes. Consequently, ATR published SB ATR42-57-0074 (hereafter referred as `ATR SB' in this [EASA] AD) to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD supersedes DGAC France AD F-2004-191 and requires repetitive DVI of the same wing areas and, depending on findings, accomplishment of a repair. This proposed AD would also require, after each inspection, reporting the inspection findings, both positive and negative, to ATR- GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional. 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- 0494. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional has issued ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, dated October 19, 2017. This service information describes procedures for inspecting the upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing boxes for discrepancies. 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. [[Page 25421]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 37 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............... 6 work-hours x $85 per $0 $510 per inspection $18,870 per hour = $510 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. Reporting................ 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 $85................. $3,145 per hour = $85 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-07-26, Amendment 39-14553 (71 FR 18205, April 11, 2006), and adding the following new AD: ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Docket No. FAA-2018- 0494; Product Identifier 2017-NM-182-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 16, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2006-07-26, Amendment 39-14553 (71 FR 18205, April 11, 2006) (``AD 2006-07-26''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing boxes, and more recent reports of such cracking on additional Model ATR42 airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies (e.g., cracking, loose/ sheared fasteners, distortion) of the upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing boxes, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections Within the initial compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 48 months or 6,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first: Do a detailed visual inspection [[Page 25422]] for discrepancies of the left-hand and right-hand wing outer wing box upper skin panels and rib upper feet between rib 24 to rib 29. Do the inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, dated October 19, 2017. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP01JN18.001 (h) Corrective Actions If any discrepancy is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair 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. Do the repair within the compliance time specified in the approved repair method. (i) Reporting At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Report all findings (both positive and negative) of the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, using the information in ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, dated October 19, 2017. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after performing the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (j) Repair Is Not Terminating Action Unless the repair instructions specify otherwise, repair of an airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this AD is not considered terminating action for the repetitive detailed visual inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 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 OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are 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. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions (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 (m)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 EASA; or ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0244, dated December 7, 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-2018-0494. (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. 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 May 23, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-11692 Filed 5-31-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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and Airworthiness Division, but during pipe having part number (P/N) be accomplished using a method approved
this transition period, the Executive F2MA724561A1 or P/N F2MA724561A2, by the Manager, International Section,
Director has delegated the authority to except airplanes on which Dassault Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
Modification (mod) M5000 or Dassault mod European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
issue ADs applicable to transport Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
M5001 has been embodied in production.
category airplanes to the Director of the Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
System Oversight Division. (d) Subject the DOA, the approval must include the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of DOA-authorized signature.
Regulatory Findings America Code 30, Ice and Rain Protection.
We determined that this proposed AD (j) Related Information
(e) Reason (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This This AD was prompted by reports of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
metallic debris found in the wing slat piccolo 2018–0022, dated January 29, 2018, for
proposed AD would not have a
tubes; investigation revealed that the debris related information. This MCAI may be
substantial direct effect on the States, on originated from the flow guide of the ball found in the AD docket on the internet at
the relationship between the national joint of the wing anti-ice valve. We are http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Government and the States, or on the issuing this AD to address restricted airflow and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0496.
distribution of power and of the piccolo tubes, leading to insufficient (2) For more information about this AD,
responsibilities among the various wing anti-ice capability and significant contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
levels of government. undetected ice accretion on the wing, which International Section, Transport Standards
For the reasons discussed above, I could result in loss of control of the airplane. Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
certify this proposed regulation: Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
(f) Compliance
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 231–3226.
Comply with this AD within the (3) For service information identified in
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; compliance times specified, unless already this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done. Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective
Actions telephone 201–440–6700; internet http://
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
Alaska; and Within 25 months after the effective date service information at the FAA, Transport
4. Will not have a significant of this AD: Perform a detailed inspection for Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
economic impact, positive or negative, discrepancies of the flow guide of the ball Moines, WA. For information on the
joint located downstream of the wing anti-ice availability of this material at the FAA, call
on a substantial number of small entities valve, and do all applicable related
under the criteria of the Regulatory 206–231–3195.
investigative and corrective actions, in
Flexibility Act. accordance with the Accomplishment Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
Instructions of Dassault Aviation Service 22, 2018.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Bulletin F2000–441, dated June 20, 2017; or James Cashdollar,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F2000EX– Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
safety, Incorporation by reference, 413, dated July 10, 2017; as applicable. Aircraft Certification Service.
Safety. Repeat the detailed inspection thereafter at
[FR Doc. 2018–11679 Filed 5–31–18; 8:45 am]
intervals not to exceed 25 months. Do all
The Proposed Amendment applicable corrective actions before further BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Accordingly, under the authority flight.
delegated to me by the Administrator, (h) No Reporting Requirement DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Although the service information
39 as follows: identified in paragraph (g) of this AD Federal Aviation Administration
specifies to submit certain information to the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS manufacturer, this AD does not include that 14 CFR Part 39
DIRECTIVES requirement.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0494; Product
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (i) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2017–NM–182–AD]
continues to read as follows: The following provisions also apply to this
AD: RIN 2120–AA64
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
§ 39.13 [Amended] Avions de Transport Régional
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Airplanes
the following new airworthiness AD, if requested using the procedures found
directive (AD): in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR AGENCY: Federal Aviation
39.19, send your request to your principal Administration (FAA), DOT.
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018–
0496; Product Identifier 2018–NM–031– inspector or local Flight Standards District ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
AD. Office, as appropriate. If sending information (NPRM).
directly to the International Section, send it
(a) Comments Due Date to the attention of the person identified in SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
We must receive comments by July 16, paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006–07–
2018. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 26, which applies to all ATR–GIE
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Avions de Transport Régional Model
(b) Affected ADs approved AMOC, notify your appropriate ATR42 airplanes. AD 2006–07–26
None. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
requires a one-time inspection to detect
inspector, the manager of the local flight
(c) Applicability standards district office/certificate holding discrepancies (e.g., cracking, loose/
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation district office. sheared fasteners, distortion) of the
Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON 2000EX (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing
airplanes, certificated in any category, all requirement in this AD to obtain corrective boxes, and repair if necessary. Since we
serial numbers equipped with any anti-ice actions from a manufacturer, the action must issued AD 2006–07–26, we have
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received reports of cracking in these this proposal. Send your comments to 0064 to provide inspection instructions and
same areas on other Model ATR42 an address listed under the ADDRESSES DGAC [Direction Générale de l’Aviation
airplanes. This proposed AD would section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Civile] France issued [French] AD F–2004–
require repetitive inspections to detect 2018–0494; Product Identifier 2017– 191 (EASA approval 2004–12117) [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2006–07–26] to
discrepancies of the upper skin and rib NM–182–AD’’ at the beginning of your require, for aeroplanes having accumulated
feet of the outer wing boxes, and repair comments. We specifically invite more than 4,000 flight cycles (FC), a one-time
if necessary. We are proposing this AD comments on the overall regulatory, Detailed Visual Inspection (DVI) of outer
to address the unsafe condition on these economic, environmental, and energy wing box upper skin and upper rib feet, on
products. aspects of this proposed AD. We will the right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) sides,
DATES: We must receive comments on consider all comments received by the from rib 24 to rib 29. After that [French] AD
this proposed AD by July 16, 2018. closing date and may amend this was issued, based on inspection results (all
proposed AD based on those comments. aeroplanes inspected, no similar case found),
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
We will post all comments we it was determined that these cracks were an
using the procedures found in 14 CFR isolated case.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following receive, without change, to http:// More recently, three other cases were
methods: www.regulations.gov, including any reported, indicating that this may not be an
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to personal information you provide. We isolated case and that cracks could occur in
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the will also post a report summarizing each this area of the wings on other ATR 42
instructions for submitting comments. substantive verbal contact we receive aeroplanes. Consequently, ATR published SB
• Fax: 202–493–2251. about this proposed AD. ATR42–57–0074 (hereafter referred as ‘ATR
• Mail: U.S. Department of SB’ in this [EASA] AD) to provide inspection
Transportation, Docket Operations, Discussion instructions.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, We issued AD 2006–07–26, For the reasons described above, this
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Amendment 39–14553 (71 FR 18205, [EASA] AD supersedes DGAC France AD F–
2004–191 and requires repetitive DVI of the
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. April 11, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006–07–26’’) for same wing areas and, depending on findings,
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail all ATR–GIE Avions de Transport accomplishment of a repair.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Régional Model ATR42 airplanes. AD
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 2006–07–26 requires a one-time This proposed AD would also require,
Federal holidays. inspection to detect discrepancies (e.g., after each inspection, reporting the
For service information identified in cracking, loose/sheared fasteners, inspection findings, both positive and
this NPRM, contact ATR–GIE Avions de distortion) of the upper skin and rib feet negative, to ATR–GIE Avions de
Transport Régional, 1 Allée Pierre of the outer wing boxes, and repair if Transport Régional.
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; necessary. AD 2006–07–26 resulted You may examine the MCAI in the
telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 from a report of cracking on the upper AD docket on the internet at http://
(0) 5 62 21 67 18; email skin and ribs of the outer wing box on www.regulations.gov by searching for
continued.airworthiness@atr- an in-service airplane. We issued AD and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
aircraft.com. You may view this 2006–07–26 to detect and correct 0494.
referenced service information at the discrepancies of the upper skin and rib
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 feet of the outer wing boxes, which Related Service Information Under 1
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For could result in reduced structural CFR Part 51
information on the availability of this integrity of the airplane.
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. ATR–GIE Avions de Transport
Actions Since AD 2006–07–26 Was Régional has issued ATR Service
Examining the AD Docket Issued Bulletin ATR42–57–0074, dated October
You may examine the AD docket on 19, 2017. This service information
Since we issued AD 2006–07–26, we describes procedures for inspecting the
the internet at http://
have received additional reports of upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing
www.regulations.gov by searching for
cracking on the upper skin and ribs of boxes for discrepancies. This service
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
the outer wing box on other Model information is reasonably available
0494; or in person at the Docket
ATR42 airplanes. because the interested parties have
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
The European Aviation Safety Agency access to it through their normal course
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket (EASA), which is the Technical Agent of business or by the means identified
contains this NPRM, the regulatory for the Member States of the European in the ADDRESSES section.
evaluation, any comments received, and Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2017–0244, dated December 7, FAA’s Determination and Requirements
other information. The street address for of This Proposed AD
the Docket Operations office (telephone 2017 (referred to after this as the
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness This product has been approved by
section. Comments will be available in Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct the aviation authority of another
the AD docket shortly after receipt. an unsafe condition for all ATR–GIE country, and is approved for operation
Avions de Transport Régional Model in the United States. Pursuant to our
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ATR42 airplanes. The MCAI states: bilateral agreement with the State of
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Occurrence was reported of detecting Design Authority, we have been notified
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 cracks on the wing of one in-service ATR 42 of the unsafe condition described in the
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; aeroplane in 2004. The cracks were found on MCAI and service information
the upper feet of ribs and on the upper skin referenced above. We are proposing this
telephone and fax 206–231–3220. of the wing outer boxes.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This condition, if not detected and
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
corrected, could adversely affect the information and determined an unsafe
Comments Invited condition exists and is likely to exist or
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
We invite you to send any written To address this potential unsafe condition, develop on other products of the same
relevant data, views, or arguments about ATR issued Service Bulletin (SB) ATR42–57– type design.
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![Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 106 / Friday, June 1, 2018 / Proposed Rules 25421
Costs of Compliance estimate the following costs to comply
We estimate that this proposed AD with this proposed AD:
affects 37 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost product U.S. operators
Inspection ......... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per inspection $0 $510 per inspection cycle $18,870 per inspection
cycle. cycle.
Reporting .......... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection 0 $85 .................................. $3,145 per inspection
cycle. cycle.
We have received no definitive data products identified in this rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
that would enable us to provide cost action. DIRECTIVES
estimates for the on-condition actions This proposed AD is issued in
specified in this proposed AD. accordance with authority delegated by ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the Executive Director, Aircraft continues to read as follows:
Paperwork Reduction Act
Certification Service, as authorized by Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
A federal agency may not conduct or FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
sponsor, and a person is not required to § 39.13 [Amended]
with that order, issuance of ADs is
respond to, nor shall a person be subject normally a function of the Compliance ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
to penalty for failure to comply with a and Airworthiness Division, but during removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
collection of information subject to the this transition period, the Executive 2006–07–26, Amendment 39–14553 (71
requirements of the Paperwork Director has delegated the authority to FR 18205, April 11, 2006), and adding
Reduction Act unless that collection of issue ADs applicable to transport the following new AD:
information displays a current valid category airplanes to the Director of the ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional:
OMB control number. The control System Oversight Division. Docket No. FAA–2018–0494; Product
number for the collection of information Identifier 2017–NM–182–AD.
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The Regulatory Findings
(a) Comments Due Date
paperwork cost associated with this AD
We determined that this proposed AD We must receive comments by July 16,
has been detailed in the Costs of
would not have federalism implications 2018.
Compliance section of this document
under Executive Order 13132. This
and includes time for reviewing (b) Affected ADs
proposed AD would not have a
instructions, as well as completing and This AD replaces AD 2006–07–26,
substantial direct effect on the States, on
reviewing the collection of information. Amendment 39–14553 (71 FR 18205, April
the relationship between the national 11, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006–07–26’’).
Therefore, all reporting associated with
Government and the States, or on the
this AD is mandatory. Comments (c) Applicability
distribution of power and
concerning the accuracy of this burden
responsibilities among the various This AD applies to ATR–GIE Avions de
and suggestions for reducing the burden Transport Régional Model ATR42–200, –300,
levels of government.
should be directed to the FAA at 800 –320, and –500 airplanes, certificated in any
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, For the reasons discussed above, I category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
DC 20591, ATTN: Information certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Authority for This Rulemaking America Code 57, Wings.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Title 49 of the United States Code DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (e) Reason
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), This AD was prompted by reports of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, cracking of the upper skin and rib feet of the
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
section 106, describes the authority of outer wing boxes, and more recent reports of
Alaska, and
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: such cracking on additional Model ATR42
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 4. Will not have a significant airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect
detail the scope of the Agency’s economic impact, positive or negative, and correct discrepancies (e.g., cracking,
authority. on a substantial number of small entities loose/sheared fasteners, distortion) of the
We are issuing this rulemaking under under the criteria of the Regulatory upper skin and rib feet of the outer wing
Flexibility Act. boxes, which could result in reduced
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, structural integrity of the airplane.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
General requirements.’’ Under that (f) Compliance
section, Congress charges the FAA with Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Comply with this AD within the
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in safety, Incorporation by reference, compliance times specified, unless already
air commerce by prescribing regulations Safety. done.
for practices, methods, and procedures The Proposed Amendment (g) Repetitive Inspections
the Administrator finds necessary for Within the initial compliance time
safety in air commerce. This regulation Accordingly, under the authority specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
is within the scope of that authority delegated to me by the Administrator, AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed
because it addresses an unsafe condition the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 48 months or 6,000 flight cycles, whichever
that is likely to exist or develop on 39 as follows: occurs first: Do a detailed visual inspection
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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 July 16, 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 25419 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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