83_FR_41123 83 FR 40963 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

83 FR 40963 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 160 (August 17, 2018)

Page Range40963-40966
FR Document2018-17661

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-24-01, which applied to certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 airplanes and Model ATR72-212A airplanes. AD 2017-24-01 required an inspection for routing attachments of electrical harness bundles and for wire damage, and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD adds additional airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that additional airplanes are affected by the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 160 (Friday, August 17, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 160 (Friday, August 17, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17661]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0712; Product Identifier 2018-NM-089-AD; Amendment 
39-19361; AD 2018-17-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; ATR--GIE Avions de Transport 
R[eacute]gional Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-24-01, 
which applied to certain ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional 
Model ATR42-500 airplanes and Model ATR72-212A airplanes. AD 2017-24-01 
required an inspection for routing attachments of electrical harness 
bundles and for wire damage, and corrective actions if necessary. This 
new AD adds additional airplanes to the applicability. This AD was 
prompted by a determination that additional airplanes are affected by 
the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

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DATES: This AD is effective September 4, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 4, 
2018 .
    We must receive comments on this AD by October 1, 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 
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; http://www.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. It is also available on the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2018-0712.

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-
0712; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is listed above. 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 206-321-3220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued AD 2017-24-01, Amendment 39-19105 (82 FR 55755, November 
24, 2017) (``AD 2017-24-01''), which applied to certain Model ATR42-500 
airplanes and Model ATR72-212A airplanes. AD 2017-24-01 was prompted by 
reports of electrical harness bundle chafing with a window blinding 
panel in the fuselage due to missing routing attachments. AD 2017-24-01 
required an inspection for routing attachments (i.e., brackets) of 
electrical harness bundles and for wire damage, and corrective actions 
if necessary. We issued AD 2017-24-01 to detect and correct missing 
routing attachments of fuselage electrical harness bundles, which could 
result in wire failure (cut or shorted) and, in case of several 
failures in combination, the loss of systems, possibly resulting in 
reduced control of the airplane.
    Since we issued AD 2017-24-01, we have determined that additional 
airplanes are affected by the unsafe condition.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2018-0105, dated May 08, 2018 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Model ATR42-
500 airplanes and Model ATR72-212A airplanes. The MCAI states:

    An event was reported of several spurious alarms on a recently 
delivered ATR 72 aeroplane. During subsequent trouble-shooting, 
damage was found on the electrical harness wire bundle (Route 1M), 
due to chafing with a window blinding panel located on the left-hand 
(LH) side of the fuselage, zone 231. A bracket, necessary to 
maintain the harness wire bundle close to the structure of the 
fuselage and avoid chafing, was missing. The same bracket was also 
found missing on the right-hand (RH) side of the fuselage, zone 232, 
Route 2M, although without damage on the harness wire bundle. A 
quality investigation revealed another aeroplane on the production 
line where same brackets were not installed.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, may lead to wire 
failure (cut or shorted) and, in case of several failures in 
combination, to loss of systems, possibly resulting in reduced 
control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, ATR published the 
applicable SB [service bulletin] to provide inspection instructions. 
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2017-0118 [which corresponds to FAA AD 
2017-24-01] to require verification of the installation of the 
brackets, a one-time inspection of the wire bundles, and depending 
on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, an occurrence was reported of 
engine intermittent auto-feather, caused by damage on the electrical 
harness bundle Route 1M. The affected aeroplane MSN [manufacturer 
serial number] was not identified in the Applicability of EASA AD 
2017-0118.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2017-0118, which is superseded, and expands 
the Applicability to include additional aeroplanes, identified by 
MSN in Group 2 as specified in section `Definitions' of this [EASA] 
AD.

    The MCAI includes MSNs 1071, 1141, 1341, 1367, and 1377 in its 
applicability, but those MSNs are not identified in the definitions for 
the affected groups. Those MSNs are not affected by the identified 
unsafe condition. Therefore, we have not included those MSNs in our 
applicability. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0712.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    ATR has issued Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, Revision 02, dated 
April 12, 2018; and Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, Revision 02, dated 
April 12, 2018. This service information describes procedures for an 
inspection of routing attachments (i.e., brackets) of electrical 
harness bundles and for wire damage, and corrective actions if 
necessary. These documents are distinct since they apply to different 
airplane models. 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.

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FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    There are currently no domestic operators of this product. 
Therefore, we good cause find that notice and opportunity for prior 
public comment are unnecessary and that, for the same reason, good 
cause exists for making this amendment effective in less 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-2018-0712; Product 
Identifier 2018-NM-089-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 because of 
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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. If an 
affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the 
future, we provide the following cost estimates to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Inspection.................................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255.              $0            $255
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2017-24-01, Amendment 39-19105 (82 FR 55755, November 24, 2017), and 
adding the following new AD:

2018-17-07 ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment 
39-19361; Docket No. FAA-2018-0712; Product Identifier 2018-NM-089-
AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 4, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2017-24-01, Amendment 39-19105 (82 FR 55755, 
November 24, 2017) (``AD 2017-24-01'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the ATR--GIE Avions de Transport 
R[eacute]gional airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) 
of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Model ATR42-500 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 
(MSNs) 1001 through 1014 inclusive, 1016 through 1019 inclusive, and 
1201 through 1212 inclusive.
    (2) Model ATR72-212A airplanes, MSNs 1048 through 1070 
inclusive, 1072 through 1140 inclusive, 1142 through 1200 inclusive, 
1220 through 1340 inclusive, 1342 through 1353 inclusive, 1355 
through 1366 inclusive, 1368 through 1376 inclusive, 1378 through 
1380 inclusive, 1382, 1385, and 1388.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 92, Electric.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of electrical harness bundle 
chafing with a window blinding panel in the fuselage due to missing 
routing attachments and by a determination that additional airplanes 
that were not identified in AD 2017-24-01 are affected by the unsafe 
condition. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct missing

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routing attachments of fuselage electrical harness bundles, which 
could result in wire failure (cut or shorted), and, in case of 
several failures in combination, the loss of systems, possibly 
resulting in reduced control 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, Group 1 airplanes are 
identified as the following: MSNs 1014, 1016 through 1019 inclusive, 
1165 through 1212 inclusive, 1220 through 1340 inclusive, 1342 
through 1353 inclusive, 1355 through 1366 inclusive, 1368 through 
1376 inclusive, 1378 through 1380 inclusive, 1382, 1385 and 1388.
    (2) For the purposes of this AD, Group 2 airplanes are 
identified as the following: MSNs 1001 through 1013 inclusive, 1048 
through 1070 inclusive, 1072 to 1140 inclusive 1142 through 1164 
inclusive.

(h) Retained Inspection With New Service Information and Revised 
Compliance Language

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2017-24-01, with new service information and revised compliance 
language. For Group 1 airplanes: Within 6 months or 500 flight hours 
after December 11, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-24-01), 
whichever occurs first, do a detailed inspection for missing 
brackets and damage (including but not limited to chafing and 
electrical shorting) to wire bundles of the Route 1M and Route 2M 
electrical harness, in accordance with the flowchart in paragraph 
1.C., ``Description,'' and the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR 
Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018 
(for Model ATR42-500 airplanes); or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-92-
1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018 (for Model ATR72-212A 
airplanes); as applicable. Although ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-
0033, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018; and ATR Service Bulletin 
ATR72-92-1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018; specify reporting, 
this AD does not include that requirement.

(i) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection

    For Group 2 airplanes: Within 6 months or 500 flight hours after 
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a detailed 
inspection for missing brackets and damage (including but not 
limited to chafing and electrical shorting) to wire bundles of the 
Route 1M and Route 2M electrical harness, in accordance with the 
flowchart in paragraph 1.C., ``Description,'' and the Accomplishment 
Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, Revision 02, 
dated April 12, 2018 (for Model ATR42-500 airplanes); or ATR Service 
Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018 (for Model 
ATR72-212A airplanes); as applicable. Although ATR Service Bulletin 
ATR42-92-0033, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018; and ATR Service 
Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018; specify 
reporting, this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) New Requirements of This AD: Corrective Action

    If the inspection required by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD 
reveals that any bracket is missing or any wire is damaged, before 
further flight, do applicable corrective actions, in accordance with 
the flowchart in paragraph 1.C., ``Description,'' and the 
Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, 
Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018 (for Model ATR42-500 airplanes); 
or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 
2018 (for Model ATR72-212A airplanes); as applicable. Where ATR 
Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018; 
and ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 
2018; specify to contact ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional 
for appropriate action, before further flight, accomplish corrective 
actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph 
(l)(2) of this AD.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using ATR Service 
Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, dated May 3, 2017, or Revision 01, dated 
July 20, 2017; or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, dated May 3, 
2017, or Revision 01, dated July 20, 2017, as applicable. ATR 
Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033, dated May 3, 2017; and ATR72-92-
1044, dated May 3, 2017, were previously incorporated by reference 
in AD 2017-24-01. ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-92-0033 Revision 01, 
dated July 20, 2017; and ATR72-92-1044, Revision 01, dated July 20, 
2017, were not previously incorporated by reference.

(l) 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 (m)(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: 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, 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.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0105, dated May 08, 2018, 
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-2018-0712.
    (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 206-321-3220.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.

(n) 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) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42- 92-0033, Revision 02, dated 
April 12, 2018.
    (ii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-92-1044, Revision 02, dated 
April 12, 2018.
    (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.
    (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 August 8, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                               (4) Will not have a significant                       (f) Compliance                                        ASB AE 2100D3–A–72–286, Revision 1,
                                             economic impact, positive or negative,                     Comply with this AD within the                     dated July 11, 2014 (co-published as one
                                             on a substantial number of small entities               compliance times specified, unless already            document).
                                             under the criteria of the Regulatory                    done.                                                    (ii) RRC ASB AE 3007A–A–72–419,
                                                                                                                                                           Revision 2, dated December 4, 2017.
                                             Flexibility Act.                                        (g) Required Actions                                     (3) For RRC service information identified
                                             List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                         (1) Remove the affected 1st-stage gas              in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation,
                                                                                                     generator turbine wheel and replace with a            450 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN,
                                               Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                part eligible for installation at the next engine     46225; phone: 317–230–3774.
                                             safety, Incorporation by reference,                     shop visit or before exceeding the life limit            (4) You may view this service information
                                             Safety.                                                 of 4,800 engine cycles, whichever occurs              at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
                                                                                                     first, in accordance with the                         Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
                                             Adoption of the Amendment                                                                                     MA, 01803. For information on the
                                                                                                     Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 2,
                                               Accordingly, under the authority                      of RRC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) AE                availability of this material at the FAA, call
                                             delegated to me by the Administrator,                   2100D2–A–72–090, Revision 1, dated July 11,           781–238–7759.
                                                                                                     2014, and RRC ASB AE 2100D3–A–72–286,                    (5) You may view this service information
                                             the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                                                                              that is incorporated by reference at the
                                             follows:                                                Revision 1, dated July 11, 2014 (co-published
                                                                                                     as one document).                                     National Archives and Records
                                                                                                        (2) Remove the affected 1st-stage HPT              Administration (NARA). For information on
                                             PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                                                                         the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                     wheel and replace with a part eligible for
                                             DIRECTIVES                                              installation at the next engine shop visit or         202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                     before exceeding the life limit of 5,600 engine       www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 cycles, whichever occurs first, in accordance         locations.html.
                                             continues to read as follows:                           with the Accomplishment Instructions,                   Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          Paragraph 2, of RRC ASB AE 3007A–A–72–                August 13, 2018.
                                                                                                     419, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2017.
                                             § 39.13   [Amended]                                                                                           Karen M. Grant,
                                                                                                     (h) Definition                                        Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
                                             ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                      For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine            Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
                                             the following new airworthiness                         shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into       Service.
                                             directive (AD):                                         the shop for maintenance involving the                [FR Doc. 2018–17704 Filed 8–16–18; 8:45 am]
                                             2018–17–04 Roll-Royce Corporation (Type                 separation of pairs of major mating engine            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                 Certificate previously held by Allison              flanges, except that the separation of engine
                                                 Engine Company): Amendment 39–                      flanges solely for the purposes of
                                                 19358; Docket No. FAA–2018–0259;                    transportation without subsequent engine              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                 Product Identifier 2018–NE–09–AD.                   maintenance is not an engine shop visit.
                                             (a) Effective Date                                      (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                     (AMOCs)
                                               This AD is effective September 21, 2018.
                                                                                                        (1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch,               14 CFR Part 39
                                             (b) Affected ADs                                        FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
                                                                                                     for this AD, if requested using the procedures        [Docket No. FAA–2018–0712; Product
                                               None.
                                                                                                     found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with             Identifier 2018–NM–089–AD; Amendment
                                             (c) Applicability                                       14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your               39–19361; AD 2018–17–07]
                                                This AD applies to:                                  principal inspector or local Flight Standards         RIN 2120–AA64
                                                (1) Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE                 District Office, as appropriate. If sending
                                             2100D2A turboprop engines with 1st-stage                information directly to the manager of the            Airworthiness Directives; ATR—GIE
                                             gas generator turbine wheels, part number (P/           certification office, send it to the attention of
                                             N) 23089692, with serial numbers (S/Ns)                 the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
                                                                                                                                                           Avions de Transport Régional
                                             MW65898 or MW68310, installed.                          AD.                                                   Airplanes
                                                (2) RRC AE 2100D3 turboprop engines with                (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                             1st-stage gas generator turbine wheels, P/N             notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                             23088906, with S/Ns MW65895, MW65896,                   or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                                                                                                                           Administration (FAA), Department of
                                             MW65900, MW65901, MW65903, MW68305,                     of the local flight standards district office/        Transportation (DOT).
                                             MW68306, MW68307, MW68312, MW68314,                     certificate holding district office.                  ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                             MW68316, MW68318, or MW68319,
                                                                                                     (j) Related Information
                                                                                                                                                           comments.
                                             installed.
                                                (3) RRC AE 3007A2 turbofan engines with                 For more information about this AD,                SUMMARY:   We are superseding
                                             1st-stage high-pressure turbine (HPT) wheels,           contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace                   Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–24–
                                             P/N 23088906, with S/Ns MW65894,                        Engineer, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E.            01, which applied to certain ATR—GIE
                                             MW68303, or MW68315, installed.                         Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL, 60018; phone:            Avions de Transport Régional Model
                                                                                                     847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–7834; email:
                                             (d) Subject                                             kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.
                                                                                                                                                           ATR42–500 airplanes and Model
                                               Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)                                                                      ATR72–212A airplanes. AD 2017–24–01
                                                                                                     (k) Material Incorporated by Reference                required an inspection for routing
                                             Code 7250, Turbine section.
                                                                                                        (1) The Director of the Federal Register           attachments of electrical harness
                                             (e) Unsafe Condition                                    approved the incorporation by reference               bundles and for wire damage, and
                                                This AD was prompted by the possibility              (IBR) of the service information listed in this       corrective actions if necessary. This new
                                             of steel inclusions in the turbine wheel                paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             AD adds additional airplanes to the
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                                             forging. We are proposing this AD to prevent            part 51.                                              applicability. This AD was prompted by
                                             a low-cycle fatigue failure of a 1st-stage gas             (2) You must use this service information
                                             generator turbine wheel or 1st-stage HPT                as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                                                                           a determination that additional
                                             wheel. The unsafe condition, if not                     this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           airplanes are affected by the unsafe
                                             addressed, could result in uncontained                     (i) Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) Alert            condition. We are issuing this AD to
                                             turbine wheel release, damage to the engine,            Service Bulletin (ASB) AE 2100D2–A–72–                address the unsafe condition on these
                                             and damage to the airplane.                             090, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2014, and RRC         products.


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                                             DATES:   This AD is effective September 4,              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            accomplishment of applicable corrective
                                             2018.                                                                                                         action(s).
                                                The Director of the Federal Register                 Discussion                                              Since that [EASA] AD was issued, an
                                             approved the incorporation by reference                    We issued AD 2017–24–01,                           occurrence was reported of engine
                                             of certain publications listed in this AD               Amendment 39–19105 (82 FR 55755,                      intermittent auto-feather, caused by damage
                                             as of September 4, 2018 .                               November 24, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–24–                     on the electrical harness bundle Route 1M.
                                                We must receive comments on this                     01’’), which applied to certain Model                 The affected aeroplane MSN [manufacturer
                                             AD by October 1, 2018.                                  ATR42–500 airplanes and Model                         serial number] was not identified in the
                                             ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                       ATR72–212A airplanes. AD 2017–24–01                   Applicability of EASA AD 2017–0118.
                                             using the procedures found in 14 CFR                    was prompted by reports of electrical                   For the reason described above, this
                                             11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                harness bundle chafing with a window                  [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
                                             methods:                                                blinding panel in the fuselage due to                 AD 2017–0118, which is superseded, and
                                                • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                  missing routing attachments. AD 2017–                 expands the Applicability to include
                                             http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  24–01 required an inspection for routing              additional aeroplanes, identified by MSN in
                                             instructions for submitting comments.                   attachments (i.e., brackets) of electrical            Group 2 as specified in section ‘Definitions’
                                                • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 harness bundles and for wire damage,                  of this [EASA] AD.
                                                • Mail: U.S. Department of                           and corrective actions if necessary. We
                                             Transportation, Docket Operations,                                                                               The MCAI includes MSNs 1071, 1141,
                                                                                                     issued AD 2017–24–01 to detect and
                                             M–30, West Building Ground Floor,                                                                             1341, 1367, and 1377 in its
                                                                                                     correct missing routing attachments of
                                             Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                                                                                 applicability, but those MSNs are not
                                                                                                     fuselage electrical harness bundles,
                                             Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.                        which could result in wire failure (cut               identified in the definitions for the
                                                • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                  or shorted) and, in case of several                   affected groups. Those MSNs are not
                                             Transportation, Docket Operations,                      failures in combination, the loss of                  affected by the identified unsafe
                                             M–30, West Building Ground Floor,                       systems, possibly resulting in reduced                condition. Therefore, we have not
                                             Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                           control of the airplane.                              included those MSNs in our
                                             Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9                       Since we issued AD 2017–24–01, we                  applicability. You may examine the
                                             a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through                         have determined that additional                       MCAI on the internet at http://
                                             Friday, except Federal holidays.                        airplanes are affected by the unsafe                  www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                For service information identified in                                                                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                                                                                     condition.
                                             this final rule, contact ATR—GIE                           The European Aviation Safety Agency                0712.
                                             Avions de Transport Régional, 1 Allée
                                                                                                     (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                             Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex,                                                                            Related Service Information Under 1
                                                                                                     for the Member States of the European
                                             France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21;                                                                      CFR Part 51
                                                                                                     Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
                                             fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email
                                                                                                     Directive 2018–0105, dated May 08,                      ATR has issued Service Bulletin
                                             continued.airworthiness@atr-
                                                                                                     2018 (referred to after this as the                   ATR42–92–0033, Revision 02, dated
                                             aircraft.com; http://www.atr-
                                                                                                     Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness                    April 12, 2018; and Service Bulletin
                                             aircraft.com. You may view this
                                                                                                     Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct             ATR72–92–1044, Revision 02, dated
                                             referenced service information at the
                                                                                                     an unsafe condition for certain Model                 April 12, 2018. This service information
                                             FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
                                                                                                     ATR42–500 airplanes and Model                         describes procedures for an inspection
                                             South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                                                                                     ATR72–212A airplanes. The MCAI                        of routing attachments (i.e., brackets) of
                                             information on the availability of this
                                                                                                     states:                                               electrical harness bundles and for wire
                                             material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                             It is also available on the internet at                    An event was reported of several spurious          damage, and corrective actions if
                                             http://www.regulations.gov by searching                 alarms on a recently delivered ATR 72                 necessary. These documents are distinct
                                             for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                   aeroplane. During subsequent trouble-
                                                                                                                                                           since they apply to different airplane
                                                                                                     shooting, damage was found on the electrical
                                             0712.                                                   harness wire bundle (Route 1M), due to                models. This service information is
                                             Examining the AD Docket                                 chafing with a window blinding panel                  reasonably available because the
                                                                                                     located on the left-hand (LH) side of the             interested parties have access to it
                                                You may examine the AD docket on                     fuselage, zone 231. A bracket, necessary to           through their normal course of business
                                             the internet at http://                                 maintain the harness wire bundle close to the         or by the means identified in the
                                             www.regulations.gov by searching for                    structure of the fuselage and avoid chafing,          ADDRESSES section.
                                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                       was missing. The same bracket was also
                                             0712; or in person at the Docket                        found missing on the right-hand (RH) side of          FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                             Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      the fuselage, zone 232, Route 2M, although            of This AD
                                             and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      without damage on the harness wire bundle.
                                             except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  A quality investigation revealed another                This product has been approved by
                                                                                                     aeroplane on the production line where same           the aviation authority of another
                                             contains this AD, the regulatory                        brackets were not installed.
                                             evaluation, any comments received, and                                                                        country, and is approved for operation
                                                                                                        This condition, if not detected and
                                             other information. The street address for               corrected, may lead to wire failure (cut or           in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                             the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–                   shorted) and, in case of several failures in          bilateral agreement with the State of
                                             5527) is listed above. Comments will be                 combination, to loss of systems, possibly             Design Authority, we have been notified
                                             available in the AD docket shortly after                resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.        of the unsafe condition described in the
                                             receipt.                                                   To address this potential unsafe condition,        MCAI and service information
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                                                                                                     ATR published the applicable SB [service              referenced above. We are issuing this
                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                     bulletin] to provide inspection instructions.         AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                             Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace                          Consequently, EASA issued AD 2017–0118
                                             Engineer, International Section,                        [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–24–01]              information and determined the unsafe
                                             Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200                   to require verification of the installation of        condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                             South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;                  the brackets, a one-time inspection of the            develop on other products of the same
                                             telephone and fax 206–321–3220.                         wire bundles, and depending on findings,              type design.


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                                             FAA’s Justification and Determination                               opportunity for public comment. We                              We will post all comments we
                                             of the Effective Date                                               invite you to send any written relevant                       receive, without change, to http://
                                               There are currently no domestic                                   data, views, or arguments about this AD.                      www.regulations.gov, including any
                                             operators of this product. Therefore, we                            Send your comments to an address                              personal information you provide. We
                                             good cause find that notice and                                     listed under the ADDRESSES section.                           will also post a report summarizing each
                                             opportunity for prior public comment                                Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0712;                           substantive verbal contact we receive
                                             are unnecessary and that, for the same                              Product Identifier 2018–NM–089–AD’’                           about this AD.
                                             reason, good cause exists for making                                at the beginning of your comments. We                         Costs of Compliance
                                             this amendment effective in less than 30                            specifically invite comments on the
                                             days.                                                               overall regulatory, economic,                                   Currently, there are no affected U.S.-
                                                                                                                 environmental, and energy aspects of                          registered airplanes. If an affected
                                             Comments Invited                                                    this AD. We will consider all comments                        airplane is imported and placed on the
                                               This AD is a final rule that involves                             received by the closing date and may                          U.S. Register in the future, we provide
                                             requirements affecting flight safety, and                           amend this AD because of those                                the following cost estimates to comply
                                             we did not precede it by notice and                                 comments.                                                     with this AD:

                                                                                                                                ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cost per
                                                                  Action                                                                  Labor cost                                              Parts cost        product

                                             Inspection .........................................   3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ........................................................                $0         $255



                                               We have received no definitive data                               Regulatory Findings                                           § 39.13     [Amended]
                                             that would enable us to provide cost                                                                                              ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                             estimates for the on-condition actions                                We determined that this AD will not
                                                                                                                                                                               removing airworthiness directive (AD)
                                             specified in this AD.                                               have federalism implications under
                                                                                                                                                                               2017–24–01, Amendment 39–19105 (82
                                                                                                                 Executive Order 13132. This AD will
                                                                                                                                                                               FR 55755, November 24, 2017), and
                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                                       not have a substantial direct effect on
                                                                                                                                                                               adding the following new AD:
                                                                                                                 the States, on the relationship between
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                               the national government and the States,                       2018–17–07 ATR—GIE Avions de
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                              or on the distribution of power and                               Transport Régional: Amendment 39–
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                                                 19361; Docket No. FAA–2018–0712;
                                                                                                                 responsibilities among the various
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                                                                                               Product Identifier 2018–NM–089–AD.
                                                                                                                 levels of government.
                                             the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                  For the reasons discussed above, I                          (a) Effective Date
                                             Aviation Programs, describes in more                                certify that this AD:                                           This AD is effective September 4, 2018.
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                                                                                   1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                        (b) Affected ADs
                                             authority.
                                                                                                                 action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                           This AD replaces AD 2017–24–01,
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under                                                                                           Amendment 39–19105 (82 FR 55755,
                                                                                                                   2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,                            DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                        November 24, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–24–01’’).
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                 (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                             (c) Applicability
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                                                                                   3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in                      This AD applies to the ATR—GIE Avions
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                                                                                            de Transport Régional airplanes identified in
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                          Alaska; and
                                                                                                                                                                               paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                               4. Will not have a significant                              certificated in any category.
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                              economic impact, positive or negative,                          (1) Model ATR42–500 airplanes,
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                               on a substantial number of small entities                     manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 1001
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                             under the criteria of the Regulatory                          through 1014 inclusive, 1016 through 1019
                                                                                                                 Flexibility Act.                                              inclusive, and 1201 through 1212 inclusive.
                                             is within the scope of that authority                                                                                               (2) Model ATR72–212A airplanes, MSNs
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition                            List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                            1048 through 1070 inclusive, 1072 through
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                                             1140 inclusive, 1142 through 1200 inclusive,
                                             products identified in this rulemaking                                Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                      1220 through 1340 inclusive, 1342 through
                                             action.                                                             safety, Incorporation by reference,                           1353 inclusive, 1355 through 1366 inclusive,
                                                                                                                 Safety.                                                       1368 through 1376 inclusive, 1378 through
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with                                                                                           1380 inclusive, 1382, 1385, and 1388.
                                             authority delegated by the Executive                                Adoption of the Amendment
                                                                                                                                                                               (d) Subject
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                             Accordingly, under the authority
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                                                                                                Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                                 delegated to me by the Administrator,                         America Code 92, Electric.
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                             the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                                follows:                                                      (e) Reason
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness                                                                                                         This AD was prompted by reports of
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                                             Division, but during this transition                                PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                         electrical harness bundle chafing with a
                                             period, the Executive Director has                                  DIRECTIVES                                                    window blinding panel in the fuselage due
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs                                                                                              to missing routing attachments and by a
                                                                                                                                                                               determination that additional airplanes that
                                             applicable to transport category                                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                                                                                               were not identified in AD 2017–24–01 are
                                             airplanes to the Director of the System                             continues to read as follows:                                 affected by the unsafe condition. We are
                                             Oversight Division.                                                     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.                issuing this AD to detect and correct missing



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                                             routing attachments of fuselage electrical               92–1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018;           Standards Branch, FAA; or, the European
                                             harness bundles, which could result in wire              specify reporting, this AD does not include           Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or, ATR—
                                             failure (cut or shorted), and, in case of several        that requirement.                                     GIE Avions de Transport Régional’s EASA
                                             failures in combination, the loss of systems,                                                                  Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
                                                                                                      (j) New Requirements of This AD: Corrective
                                             possibly resulting in reduced control of the                                                                   approved by the DOA, the approval must
                                                                                                      Action
                                             airplane.
                                                                                                         If the inspection required by paragraph (h)        include the DOA-authorized signature.
                                             (f) Compliance                                           or (i) of this AD reveals that any bracket is         (m) Related Information
                                               Comply with this AD within the                         missing or any wire is damaged, before
                                             compliance times specified, unless already               further flight, do applicable corrective                (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                             done.                                                    actions, in accordance with the flowchart in          Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
                                                                                                      paragraph 1.C., ‘‘Description,’’ and the              Airworthiness Directive 2018–0105, dated
                                             (g) Definitions                                          Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service            May 08, 2018, for related information. This
                                               (1) For the purposes of this AD, Group 1               Bulletin ATR42–92–0033, Revision 02, dated            MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
                                             airplanes are identified as the following:               April 12, 2018 (for Model ATR42–500                   internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                             MSNs 1014, 1016 through 1019 inclusive,                  airplanes); or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–            searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                             1165 through 1212 inclusive, 1220 through                92–1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018            2018–0712.
                                             1340 inclusive, 1342 through 1353 inclusive,             (for Model ATR72–212A airplanes); as
                                             1355 through 1366 inclusive, 1368 through                                                                        (2) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                      applicable. Where ATR Service Bulletin
                                             1376 inclusive, 1378 through 1380 inclusive,             ATR42–92–0033, Revision 02, dated April               contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
                                             1382, 1385 and 1388.                                     12, 2018; and ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–             Engineer, International Section, Transport
                                               (2) For the purposes of this AD, Group 2               92–1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018;           Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
                                             airplanes are identified as the following:               specify to contact ATR–GIE Avions de                  St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
                                             MSNs 1001 through 1013 inclusive, 1048                   Transport Régional for appropriate action,           fax 206–321–3220.
                                             through 1070 inclusive, 1072 to 1140                     before further flight, accomplish corrective            (3) Service information identified in this
                                             inclusive 1142 through 1164 inclusive.                   actions in accordance with the procedures             AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                                                                                      specified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD.             available at the addresses specified in
                                             (h) Retained Inspection With New Service
                                             Information and Revised Compliance                       (k) Credit for Previous Actions                       paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
                                             Language                                                    This paragraph provides credit for actions         (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                This paragraph restates the requirements of           required by paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this
                                             paragraph (g) of AD 2017–24–01, with new                 AD, if those actions were performed before               (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                             service information and revised compliance               the effective date of this AD using ATR               approved the incorporation by reference
                                             language. For Group 1 airplanes: Within 6                Service Bulletin ATR42–92–0033, dated May             (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                             months or 500 flight hours after December                3, 2017, or Revision 01, dated July 20, 2017;         paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                             11, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017–24–              or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–92–1044,                part 51.
                                             01), whichever occurs first, do a detailed               dated May 3, 2017, or Revision 01, dated July            (2) You must use this service information
                                             inspection for missing brackets and damage               20, 2017, as applicable. ATR Service Bulletin         as applicable to do the actions required by
                                             (including but not limited to chafing and                ATR42–92–0033, dated May 3, 2017; and                 this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
                                             electrical shorting) to wire bundles of the              ATR72–92–1044, dated May 3, 2017, were                   (i) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42– 92–0033,
                                             Route 1M and Route 2M electrical harness,                previously incorporated by reference in AD            Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018.
                                             in accordance with the flowchart in                      2017–24–01. ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–
                                                                                                                                                               (ii) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–92–1044,
                                             paragraph 1.C., ‘‘Description,’’ and the                 92–0033 Revision 01, dated July 20, 2017;
                                             Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service               and ATR72–92–1044, Revision 01, dated July            Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018.
                                             Bulletin ATR42–92–0033, Revision 02, dated               20, 2017, were not previously incorporated               (3) For service information identified in
                                             April 12, 2018 (for Model ATR42–500                      by reference.                                         this AD, contact ATR—GIE Avions de
                                             airplanes); or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–                                                                     Transport Régional, 1 Allée Pierre Nadot,
                                                                                                      (l) Other FAA AD Provisions                           31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
                                             92–1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018
                                             (for Model ATR72–212A airplanes); as                        The following provisions also apply to this        (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
                                             applicable. Although ATR Service Bulletin                AD:                                                   email continued.airworthiness@atr-
                                             ATR42–92–0033, Revision 02, dated April                     (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance              aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr-
                                             12, 2018; and ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–                (AMOCs): The Manager, International                   aircraft.com.
                                             92–1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018;              Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
                                                                                                                                                               (4) You may view this service information
                                             specify reporting, this AD does not include              has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
                                                                                                                                                            at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
                                             that requirement.                                        AD, if requested using the procedures found
                                                                                                      in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR            2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                             (i) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection               39.19, send your request to your principal            information on the availability of this
                                                For Group 2 airplanes: Within 6 months or             inspector or local Flight Standards District          material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                             500 flight hours after the effective date of this        Office, as appropriate. If sending information           (5) You may view this service information
                                             AD, whichever occurs first, do a detailed                directly to the International Section, send it        that is incorporated by reference at the
                                             inspection for missing brackets and damage               to the attention of the person identified in          National Archives and Records
                                             (including but not limited to chafing and                paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may          Administration (NARA). For information on
                                             electrical shorting) to wire bundles of the              be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-                        the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                             Route 1M and Route 2M electrical harness,                REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any                    202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                             in accordance with the flowchart in                      approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                             paragraph 1.C., ‘‘Description,’’ and the                 principal inspector, or lacking a principal           locations.html.
                                             Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service               inspector, the manager of the local flight
                                             Bulletin ATR42–92–0033, Revision 02, dated               standards district office/certificate holding           Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
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                                             April 12, 2018 (for Model ATR42–500                      district office.                                      August 8, 2018.
                                             airplanes); or ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–                  (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the         Michael Kaszycki,
                                             92–1044, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2018               effective date of this AD, for any requirement
                                                                                                                                                            Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                             (for Model ATR72–212A airplanes); as                     in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
                                                                                                                                                            Aircraft Certification Service.
                                             applicable. Although ATR Service Bulletin                a manufacturer, the action must be
                                             ATR42–92–0033, Revision 02, dated April                  accomplished using a method approved by               [FR Doc. 2018–17661 Filed 8–16–18; 8:45 am]
                                             12, 2018; and ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–                the Manager, International Section, Transport         BILLING CODE 4910–13–P




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Document Created: 2018-08-17 03:24:51
Document Modified: 2018-08-17 03:24:51
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective September 4, 2018.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-321-3220.
FR Citation83 FR 40963 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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