83 FR 44463 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 170 (August 31, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 170 (August 31, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-18737 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 170 (Friday, August 31, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44463-44465] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-18737] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0391; Product Identifier 2017-NM-165-AD; Amendment 39-19384; AD 2018-18-05] 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires updating the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 5, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 5, 2018. ADDRESSES: 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">[email protected]aircraft.com; http://www.atr-aircraft.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0391. 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- 0391; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2018 (83 FR 21191). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require updating the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0221R1, dated December 15, 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 ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements (CMR) for ATR aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the ATR42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits (TL) document. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. Consequently, ATR published Revision 8 of the ATR42-200/-300/- 320 TL document, which contains new and/or more restrictive CMRs and airworthiness limitation tasks. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires accomplishment of the actions specified in the ATR42-200/-300/-320 TL document Revision 8, hereafter referred to as `the TLD' in this [EASA] AD. This [EASA] AD, in conjunction with two other [EASA] ADs related to ATR 42-400/-500 (EASA AD 2017-0222) and ATR 72-101/-102/-201/- 202/-211/-212/-212A (EASA AD 2017-0223) aeroplanes, retains the requirements of EASA AD 2009-0242 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2008- 04-19 R1, Amendment 39-16069 (74 FR 56713, November 3, 2009) (``AD 2008-04-19 R1'')] and EASA AD 2012-1093 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-26-09, Amendment 39-18357 (81 FR 1483, January 13, 2016) (``AD 2015-26-09'')]. EASA plans, when all these three ADs are effective, to cancel EASA AD 2009-0242 and EASA AD 2012-0193. This [EASA] AD is revised to provide the correct issue date (17 October 2016) of the TLD. The original [EASA] AD inadvertently referenced the EASA approval date for that document. 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- 0391. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the [[Page 44464]] public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional has issued ATR42-200/- 300/-320, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision 8, dated October 17, 2016. This service information describes life limits and maintenance requirements for the affected airplanes. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 33 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD. We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per- operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This 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 and associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-18-05 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment 39-19384; Docket No. FAA-2018-0391; Product Identifier 2017-NM-165- AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 5, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of this AD. (1) AD 2000-17-09, Amendment 39-11883 (65 FR 53897, September 6, 2000) (``AD 2000-17-09''). (2) AD 2008-04-19 R1, Amendment 39-16069 (74 FR 56713, November 3, 2009) (``AD 2008-04-19 R1''). (3) AD 2015-26-09, Amendment 39-18357 (81 FR 1483, January 13, 2016) (``AD 2015-26-09''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness dated on or before October 17, 2016. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/ maintenance checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in the Airworthiness Limitations (ALS) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) sections of ATR ATR42- 200/-300/-320, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision 8, dated October 17, 2016. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the tasks is at the applicable times specified in the ALS and CMR sections of ATR ATR42-200/-300/-320, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision 8, dated October 17, 2016, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (h) Initial Compliance Times for Certain CMR Tasks For the CMR tasks listed in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD, the initial compliance time for accomplishing the tasks is at the applicable time specified in the ALS and CMR sections of ATR ATR42-200/-300/-320, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision 8, dated October 17, 2016, or within the compliance time specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD, whichever occurs later. [[Page 44465]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR31AU18.000 (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (j) Terminating Action for Certain ADs Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2000-17-09, AD 2008-04-19 R1, and AD 2015-26-09 for ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, - 300, and -320 airplanes only. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0221R1, dated December 15, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0391. (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 980198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. (m) 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 ATR42-200/-300/-320, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision 8, dated October 17, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (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">[email protected]aircraft.com; http://www.atr-aircraft.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (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 21, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-18737 Filed 8-30-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR and airworthiness limitations. We are maintenance or inspection program, as
part 51. issuing this AD to address the unsafe applicable, to incorporate new or more
(2) You must use this service information condition on these products. restrictive maintenance requirements
as applicable to do the actions required by and airworthiness limitations.
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective October 5,
2018. The European Aviation Safety Agency
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part The Director of the Federal Register (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
1 Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations (SL– approved the incorporation by reference for the Member States of the European
ALI), Revision 05, Issue 02, dated April 19, of a certain publication listed in this AD Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–
2017. as of October 5, 2018. 0221R1, dated December 15, 2017
(ii) Reserved. ADDRESSES: For service information (referred to after this as the Mandatory
(3) For service information identified in Continuing Airworthiness Information,
identified in this final rule, contact
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional,
1 Allée Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac condition for all ATR–GIE Avions de
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 Transport Régional Model ATR42–200,
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; –300, and –320 airplanes. The MCAI
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. email continued.airworthiness@atr- states:
(4) You may view this service information aircraft.com; http://www.atr- The airworthiness limitations and
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, aircraft.com. You may view this service certification maintenance requirements
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information at the FAA, Transport (CMR) for ATR aeroplanes, which are
information on the availability of this approved by EASA, are currently defined and
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. published in the ATR42–200/–300/–320
(5) You may view this service information Des Moines, WA. For information on the Time Limits (TL) document. These
that is incorporated by reference at the availability of this material at the FAA, instructions have been identified as
National Archives and Records call 206–231–3195. It is also available mandatory for continued airworthiness.
Administration (NARA). For information on on the internet at http:// Failure to accomplish these instructions
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.regulations.gov by searching for could result in an unsafe condition.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Consequently, ATR published Revision 8
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 0391. of the ATR42–200/–300/–320 TL document,
locations.html. which contains new and/or more restrictive
Examining the AD Docket CMRs and airworthiness limitation tasks.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
August 17, 2018. You may examine the AD docket on For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires accomplishment of the
Michael Kaszycki, the internet at http://
actions specified in the ATR42–200/–300/–
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.regulations.gov by searching for 320 TL document Revision 8, hereafter
Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– referred to as ‘the TLD’ in this [EASA] AD.
[FR Doc. 2018–18738 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am] 0391; or in person at Docket Operations This [EASA] AD, in conjunction with two
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday other [EASA] ADs related to ATR 42–400/–
through Friday, except Federal holidays. 500 (EASA AD 2017–0222) and ATR 72–101/
The AD docket contains this final rule, –102/–201/–202/–211/–212/–212A (EASA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the regulatory evaluation, any AD 2017–0223) aeroplanes, retains the
comments received, and other requirements of EASA AD 2009–0242 [which
Federal Aviation Administration corresponds to FAA AD 2008–04–19 R1,
information. The address for Docket
Amendment 39–16069 (74 FR 56713,
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is November 3, 2009) (‘‘AD 2008–04–19 R1’’)]
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Operations, U.S. Department of and EASA AD 2012–1093 [which
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– corresponds to FAA AD 2015–26–09,
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0391; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–165–AD; Amendment 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Amendment 39–18357 (81 FR 1483, January
39–19384; AD 2018–18–05] W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 13, 2016) (‘‘AD 2015–26–09’’)]. EASA plans,
Washington, DC 20590. when all these three ADs are effective, to
RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: cancel EASA AD 2009–0242 and EASA AD
2012–0193.
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE This [EASA] AD is revised to provide the
Engineer, International Section, correct issue date (17 October 2016) of the
Avions de Transport Régional
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 TLD. The original [EASA] AD inadvertently
Airplanes
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; referenced the EASA approval date for that
AGENCY: Federal Aviation telephone and fax 206–231–3220. document.
Administration (FAA), Department of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may examine the MCAI in the
Transportation (DOT). AD docket on the internet at http://
Discussion
ACTION: Final rule. www.regulations.gov by searching for
We issued a notice of proposed and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 0391.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain part 39 by adding an AD that would
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional apply to certain ATR–GIE Avions de Comments
Model ATR42–200, –300, and –320 Transport Régional Model ATR42–200, We gave the public the opportunity to
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a –300, and –320 airplanes. The NPRM participate in developing this final rule.
determination that more restrictive published in the Federal Register on
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We received no comments on the NPRM
maintenance instructions and May 9, 2018 (83 FR 21191). The NPRM or on the determination of the cost to
airworthiness limitations are necessary. was prompted by a determination that the public.
This AD requires updating the more restrictive maintenance
maintenance or inspection program, as instructions and airworthiness Conclusion
applicable, to incorporate new or more limitations are necessary. The NPRM We reviewed the relevant data and
restrictive maintenance requirements proposed to require updating the determined that air safety and the
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public interest require adopting this that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Effective Date
final rule as proposed, except for minor products identified in this rulemaking This AD is effective October 5, 2018.
editorial changes. We have determined action.
This AD is issued in accordance with (b) Affected ADs
that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that authority delegated by the Executive This AD affects the ADs specified in
was proposed in the NPRM for Director, Aircraft Certification Service, paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of this AD.
addressing the unsafe condition; and as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (1) AD 2000–17–09, Amendment 39–11883
• Do not add any additional burden In accordance with that order, issuance (65 FR 53897, September 6, 2000) (‘‘AD
upon the public than was already of ADs is normally a function of the 2000–17–09’’).
proposed in the NPRM. Compliance and Airworthiness (2) AD 2008–04–19 R1, Amendment 39–
16069 (74 FR 56713, November 3, 2009) (‘‘AD
Division, but during this transition
Related Service Information Under 1 2008–04–19 R1’’).
period, the Executive Director has
CFR Part 51 (3) AD 2015–26–09, Amendment 39–18357
delegated the authority to issue ADs (81 FR 1483, January 13, 2016) (‘‘AD 2015–
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport applicable to transport category 26–09’’).
Régional has issued ATR42–200/–300/– airplanes and associated appliances to
320, Time Limits Document (TL), the Director of the System Oversight (c) Applicability
Revision 8, dated October 17, 2016. This Division. This AD applies to ATR–GIE Avions de
service information describes life limits Transport Régional Model ATR42–200, –300,
and maintenance requirements for the Regulatory Findings and –320 airplanes, certificated in any
affected airplanes. This service This AD will not have federalism category, with an original airworthiness
information is reasonably available implications under Executive Order certificate or original export certificate of
because the interested parties have 13132. This AD will not have a airworthiness dated on or before October 17,
access to it through their normal course substantial direct effect on the States, on 2016.
of business or by the means identified the relationship between the national (d) Subject
in the ADDRESSES section. government and the States, or on the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
distribution of power and
Costs of Compliance America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
responsibilities among the various checks.
We estimate that this AD affects 33 levels of government.
airplanes of U.S. registry. For the reasons discussed above, I (e) Reason
We estimate the following costs to certify that this AD: This AD was prompted by a determination
comply with this AD. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory that more restrictive maintenance
We have determined that revising the action’’ under Executive Order 12866, instructions and airworthiness limitations are
maintenance or inspection program (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent
takes an average of 90 work-hours per the DOT Regulatory Policies and reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
operator, although we recognize that Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
(f) Compliance
this number may vary from operator to 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Comply with this AD within the
operator. In the past, we have estimated
in Alaska, and compliance times specified, unless already
that this action takes 1 work-hour per done.
airplane. Since operators incorporate (4) Will not have a significant
maintenance or inspection program economic impact, positive or negative, (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we on a substantial number of small entities Revision
have determined that a per-operator under the criteria of the Regulatory Within 90 days after the effective date of
estimate is more accurate than a per- Flexibility Act. this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
airplane estimate. Therefore, we List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 program, as applicable, to incorporate the
estimate the total cost per operator to be information specified in the Airworthiness
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work- safety, Incorporation by reference,
Limitations (ALS) and Certification
hour). Maintenance Requirements (CMR) sections of
Safety. ATR ATR42–200/–300/–320, Time Limits
Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment Document (TL), Revision 8, dated October 17,
2016. The initial compliance time for
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority accomplishing the tasks is at the applicable
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, times specified in the ALS and CMR sections
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as of ATR ATR42–200/–300/–320, Time Limits
section 106, describes the authority of follows: Document (TL), Revision 8, dated October 17,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: 2016, or within 90 days after the effective
Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
authority. AD.
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: (h) Initial Compliance Times for Certain
the authority described in Subtitle VII, CMR Tasks
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that For the CMR tasks listed in figure 1 to
§ 39.13 [Amended] paragraph (h) of this AD, the initial
section, Congress charges the FAA with
compliance time for accomplishing the tasks
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding is at the applicable time specified in the ALS
air commerce by prescribing regulations the following new airworthiness and CMR sections of ATR ATR42–200/–300/
for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD): –320, Time Limits Document (TL), Revision
the Administrator finds necessary for 2018–18–05 ATR–GIE Avions de Transport 8, dated October 17, 2016, or within the
safety in air commerce. This regulation Régional: Amendment 39–19384; Docket compliance time specified in figure 1 to
is within the scope of that authority No. FAA–2018–0391; Product Identifier paragraph (h) of this AD, whichever occurs
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2017–NM–165–AD. later.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 5, 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 44463 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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