83 FR 46679 - Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant Seats

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 179 (September 14, 2018)

Page Range		46679-46681
FR Document		2018-19797

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin Attendant Seats. This proposed AD was prompted by potential risk of premature corrosion on the seat structure and clamps. This proposed AD would require inspection and modification of all Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin Attendant Seats. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0839; Product Identifier 2017-NE-31-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant
Seats

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin Attendant Seats. This proposed AD
was prompted by potential risk of premature corrosion on the seat
structure and clamps. This proposed AD would require inspection and
modification of all Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin Attendant
Seats. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 29,
2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12 140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Zodiac
Service Europe, 61, rue Pierre Curie, 78 373 Plaisir, France; phone:
+33 (0)1 61 34 19 58; email: zs.aog@zodiacaerospace.com; website:
https://www.zodiacaerospace.com/en/zodiac-aerospace-services/contacts.You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
781-238-7759.

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-2017-
0839; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI),
the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; email: dorie.resnik@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0839;
Product Identifier 2017-NE-31-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.

Discussion

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD 2016-0167, dated August 17, 2016 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these products. The MCAI
states:

Cases of corrosion and cracks were found on Zodiac Seats France
CAS 536 rear cabin attendant seats installed on some ATR 42 and ATR
72 aeroplanes. The detected damage was located on the lower parts of
the attendant seat, at the level of the seat-to-floor interface.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure
of the seat

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occupied by the cabin attendant, possibly resulting in injury to the
seat occupant. To address this potential unsafe condition, Zodiac
Seats France issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 536-25-002 to provide
inspection instructions.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of the affected attendant seats, and,
depending on findings, accomplishment of the temporary corrective
action(s). This [EASA] AD is considered as interim action and
further [EASA] AD action may follow. Zodiac Seats France is
developing a solution preventing this kind of damage.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0839.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

We reviewed Zodiac Seats France Service Bulletin (SB) No. 536-25-
002, Revision 3, dated September 30, 2016. The SB describes procedures
for inspection, repair, or replacement of the seat structure and clamps
known to be installed on the main structure. 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

This product has been approved by EASA, and is approved for
operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement
with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced
above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of
the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

This proposed AD would require inspection and modification of all
Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin Attendant Seats.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this proposed AD affects 55 seat structures
installed on, but not limited to, ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

Estimated costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Seat inspection, visual (on-wing)..... 0.2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $17 $935
hour = $17.
Seat inspection, (shop visit)......... 0.5 work-hours x $85 per 0 42.50 2,337.50
hour = $42.50.
Part replacement/repair............... 2.0 work-hours x $85 per 2,000 2,170 119,350
hour = $170.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.

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 engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

Zodiac Seats France (formerly SICMA Aero Seat): Docket No. FAA-2017-
0839; Product Identifier 2017-NE-31-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

We must receive comments by October 29, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

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This AD applies to all Zodiac Seats France, 536-Series Cabin
Attendant Seats, part number (P/N) 53600, all dash numbers, all
serial numbers. These appliances are installed on, but not limited
to, Avions de transport regional (ATR) 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of
U.S. registry.

(d) Subject

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2500, Cabin
Equipment/Furnishings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by corrosion found on the seat structure or
on clamps of the Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin Attendant
Seats. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of these seats. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the
seat occupied by the cabin attendant, and possible injury to the
seat occupant.

(f) Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

(1) Within 14 months after the first installation of the seat on
an aircraft, or within three months after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later, remove the seat from the aircraft and
perform a detailed visual inspection in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 2.B., of Zodiac Seats France
Service Bulletin (SB) No. 536-25-002, Revision 3, dated September
30, 2016. If the date of the first installation of a seat on an
airplane is unknown, use the date of manufacture of the seat (which
can be found on the ID placard of the seat) to determine when the
inspection must be accomplished.
(2) Within three months after the inspection required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, and, thereafter, at intervals not to
exceed three months, perform a detailed visual inspection in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraphs 2.A. and
2.B., of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-002, Revision 3, dated
September 30, 2016.
(3) If corrosion or other damage is found, before further flight
or before reinstallation of the seat on an aircraft, as applicable,
repair the seat in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions,
Paragraphs 2.B. and 2.C., of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-002,
Revision 3, dated September 30, 2016.
(4) Temporarily stowing and securing a damaged attendant seat in
a retracted position to prevent occupancy, in accordance with the
provisions and limitations applicable Master Minimum Equipment List
item, is an acceptable alternative method to defer compliance with
the requirements of paragraph (g)(3) of this AD.

(h) Installation Prohibition

After the effective date of this AD, do not install an affected
Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin Attendant Seat on any aircraft,
unless having accumulated more than 14 months since first
installation on any aircraft, provided that before installation, it
has passed an inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, Paragraph 2.B., of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-
002, Revision 3, dated September 30, 2016.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

You may take credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of
this AD if you performed these actions before the effective date of
this AD using Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-002, Revision 2,
dated August 29, 2016.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(1) The Manager, Boston ACO 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
manager of the ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
(2) 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.

(k) Related Information

(1) For more information about this AD, contact Dorie Resnik,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199;
email: dorie.resnik@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016-0167, dated
August 17, 2016, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD
in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0839.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Zodiac Service Europe, 61, rue Pierre Curie, 78 373 Plaisir, France;
phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19 58; email: zs.aog@zodiacaerospace.com;
website: https://www.zodiacaerospace.com/en/zodiac-aerospace-services/contacts. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 5, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on For information on the availability of
The following provisions also apply to this August 16, 2018. this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
AD: Michael Kaszycki, 7759.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
Examining the AD Docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, [FR Doc. 2018–19767 Filed 9–13–18; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the internet at http://
AD, if requested using the procedures found www.regulations.gov by searching for
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
39.19, send your request to your principal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0839; or in person at Docket Operations
inspector or local Flight Standards District between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Federal Aviation Administration through Friday, except Federal holidays.
directly to the International Section, send it The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
to the attention of the person identified in 14 CFR Part 39 mandatory continuing airworthiness
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may information (MCAI), the regulatory
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0839; Product
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- evaluation, any comments received, and
Identifier 2017–NE–31–AD]
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any other information. The street address for
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal 5527) is listed above. Comments will be
inspector, the manager of the local flight Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats
available in the AD docket shortly after
standards district office/certificate holding France, Cabin Attendant Seats
receipt.
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions Administration (FAA), DOT. Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer,
from a manufacturer, the instructions must ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
be accomplished using a method approved (NPRM). Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
by the Manager, International Section, 781–238–7693; fax: 781–238–7199;
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new email: dorie.resnik@faa.gov.
or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization airworthiness directive (AD) for all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin
Attendant Seats. This proposed AD was Comments Invited
the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature. prompted by potential risk of premature We invite you to send any written
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Any RC corrosion on the seat structure and relevant data, views, or arguments about
procedures and tests identified in the service clamps. This proposed AD would this proposal. Send your comments to
information referenced in EASA AD 2018– require inspection and modification of an address listed under the ADDRESSES
0045 must be done to comply with this AD; all Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
any procedures or tests that are not identified Attendant Seats. We are proposing this 2017–0839; Product Identifier 2017–
as RC are recommended. Those procedures AD to address the unsafe condition on NE–31–AD’’ at the beginning of your
and tests that are not identified as RC may these products. comments. We specifically invite
be deviated from using accepted methods in DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance this proposed AD by October 29, 2018. economic, environmental, and energy
or inspection program without obtaining aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
approval of an AMOC, provided the ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR all comments received by the closing
procedures and tests identified as RC can be date and may amend this NPRM
done and the airplane can be put back in an 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods: because of those comments.
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or We will post all comments we
changes to procedures or tests identified as • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
RC require approval of an AMOC.
instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
(j) Related Information
• Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
(1) For information about EASA AD 2018– • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
0045, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer Transportation, Docket Operations, substantive verbal contact we receive
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 M–30, West Building Ground Floor, about this NPRM.
221 89990 6017; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; Room W12 140, 1200 New Jersey Discussion
Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
this EASA AD on the EASA website at The European Aviation Safety Agency
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this address above between 9 a.m. and 5
EASA AD at the FAA, Transport Standards for the Member States of the European
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Community, has issued EASA AD 2016–
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
Federal holidays. 0167, dated August 17, 2016 (referred to
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
For service information identified in after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address the
EASA AD 2018–0045 may be found in the
this NPRM, contact Zodiac Service unsafe condition on these products. The
AD docket on the internet at http:// Europe, 61, rue Pierre Curie, 78 373 MCAI states:
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS

www.regulations.gov by searching for and Plaisir, France; phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19
58; email: zs.aog@zodiacaerospace.com; Cases of corrosion and cracks were found
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0791. on Zodiac Seats France CAS 536 rear cabin
(2) For more information about this AD, website: https://www.zodiacaerospace.
attendant seats installed on some ATR 42 and
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace com/en/zodiac-aerospace-services/ ATR 72 aeroplanes. The detected damage
Engineer, International Section, Transport contacts.You may view this service was located on the lower parts of the
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th information at the FAA, Engine and attendant seat, at the level of the seat-to-floor
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 interface. This condition, if not detected and
fax 206–231–3218. District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. corrected, could lead to failure of the seat

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occupied by the cabin attendant, possibly Related Service Information Under 1 MCAI and service information
resulting in injury to the seat occupant. To CFR Part 51 referenced above. We are proposing this
address this potential unsafe condition, AD because we evaluated all the
We reviewed Zodiac Seats France
Zodiac Seats France issued Service Bulletin relevant information provided by EASA
Service Bulletin (SB) No. 536–25–002,
(SB) No. 536–25–002 to provide inspection and determined the unsafe condition
Revision 3, dated September 30, 2016.
instructions. described previously is likely to exist or
The SB describes procedures for
For the reason described above, this develop in other products of the same
inspection, repair, or replacement of the
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of type design.
seat structure and clamps known to be
the affected attendant seats, and, depending
installed on the main structure. This Proposed AD Requirements
on findings, accomplishment of the
service information is reasonably
temporary corrective action(s). This [EASA] This proposed AD would require
AD is considered as interim action and
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal inspection and modification of all
further [EASA] AD action may follow. Zodiac Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin
Seats France is developing a solution
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section. Attendant Seats.
preventing this kind of damage.
FAA’s Determination Costs of Compliance
You may obtain further information
This product has been approved by We estimate that this proposed AD
by examining the MCAI in the AD
EASA, and is approved for operation in affects 55 seat structures installed on,
docket on the internet at http://
the United States. Pursuant to our but not limited to, ATR 42 and ATR 72
www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes of U.S. registry.
bilateral agreement with the European
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Community, EASA has notified us of We estimate the following costs to
0839. the unsafe condition described in the comply with this proposed AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Seat inspection, visual (on-wing) .................... 0.2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $17 ............ $0 $17 $935
Seat inspection, (shop visit) ............................ 0.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $42.50 ....... 0 42.50 2,337.50
Part replacement/repair .................................. 2.0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .......... 2,000 2,170 119,350

According to the manufacturer, some as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. under the criteria of the Regulatory
of the costs of this proposed AD may be In accordance with that order, issuance Flexibility Act.
covered under warranty, thereby of ADs is normally a function of the
reducing the cost impact on affected Compliance and Airworthiness List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
individuals. We do not control warranty Division, but during this transition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
coverage for affected individuals. As a period, the Executive Director has safety, Incorporation by reference,
result, we have included all costs in our delegated the authority to issue ADs Safety.
cost estimate. applicable to engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager, The Proposed Amendment
Authority for This Rulemaking
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,
Title 49 of the United States Code Policy and Innovation Division. Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Regulatory Findings the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
section 106, describes the authority of We determined that this proposed AD 39 as follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: would not have federalism implications
Aviation Programs, describes in more under Executive Order 13132. This PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s proposed AD would not have a DIRECTIVES
authority. substantial direct effect on the States, on
We are issuing this rulemaking under the relationship between the national ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Government and the States, or on the continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that responsibilities among the various
section, Congress charges the FAA with levels of government. § 39.13 [Amended]
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
air commerce by prescribing regulations certify this proposed regulation: the following new airworthiness
for practices, methods, and procedures (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory directive (AD):
the Administrator finds necessary for action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
safety in air commerce. This regulation (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Zodiac Seats France (formerly SICMA Aero
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS

Seat): Docket No. FAA–2017–0839;
is within the scope of that authority the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Product Identifier 2017–NE–31–AD.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
that is likely to exist or develop on 1979), (a) Comments Due Date
products identified in this rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation We must receive comments by October 29,
action. in Alaska, and 2018.
This AD is issued in accordance with (4) Will not have a significant
authority delegated by the Executive economic impact, positive or negative, (b) Affected ADs
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, on a substantial number of small entities None.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 29, 2018.
Contact		Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 46679
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 46679 - Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant Seats

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