83_FR_47503 83 FR 47321 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

83 FR 47321 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 182 (September 19, 2018)

Page Range47321-47324
FR Document2018-20106

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-11- 07, which applies to all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. AD 2018-11-07 requires a one-time inspection of an affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing and the adjacent area of the installed support brackets, a thickness measurement of the affected lug, repetitive inspections of the affected aileron bellcrank support brackets, and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2018-11-07 also provided an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. Since we issued AD 2018-11-07, we have determined that it is necessary to require the terminating action. This proposed AD would retain the actions of AD 2018-11-07 and require the terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 182 (Wednesday, September 19, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 19, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-20106]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0797; Product Identifier 2018-NM-096-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly 
Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-11-
07, which applies to all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 
airplanes. AD 2018-11-07 requires a one-time inspection of an affected 
lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of 
the wing and the adjacent area of the installed support brackets, a 
thickness measurement of the affected lug, repetitive inspections of 
the affected aileron bellcrank support brackets, and corrective actions 
if necessary. AD 2018-11-07 also provided an optional terminating 
action for the repetitive inspections. Since we issued AD 2018-11-07, 
we have determined that it is necessary to require the terminating 
action. This proposed AD would retain the actions of AD 2018-11-07 and 
require the terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We are 
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 5, 
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 Saab AB, 
Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 
18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; 
internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th 
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.

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-
0797; 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 regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone 800-647-
5527) is in the

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ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly 
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0797; 
Product Identifier 2018-NM-096-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We issued AD 2018-11-07, Amendment 39-19295 (83 FR 24399, May 29, 
2018) (``AD 2018-11-07''), for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 
2000 airplanes. AD 2018-11-07 requires a one-time inspection of the 
affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the 
rear spar of the wing and the adjacent area of the installed aileron 
bellcrank support brackets, a thickness measurement of the affected lug 
attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing, repetitive 
inspections of the affected aileron bellcrank support brackets, and 
corrective actions if necessary. AD 2018-11-07 also provides an 
optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. AD 2018-11-
07 resulted from the identification of a manufacturing defect on 
certain aileron bellcrank support brackets that resulted in the 
material thickness of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to 
the rear spar of the wing to be insufficient. We issued AD 2018-11-07 
to detect and correct the defect of the aileron bellcrank support 
bracket, which, in the event of an aileron jam, could lead to failure 
of the support bracket and result in reduced controllability of the 
airplane.

Actions Since AD 2018-11-07 Was Issued

    In the preamble of AD 2018-11-07, we stated that we were 
considering further rulemaking to require the replacement of all 
affected support brackets. The planned compliance time for the support 
bracket replacements allowed adequate time for notice and opportunity 
for public comment on the merits of the replacement. Therefore, the 
requirement for the replacement was not included in AD 2018-11-07. We 
have now determined that further rulemaking is necessary to include 
this requirement.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-
056, dated April 18, 2018. This service information describes 
procedures for a detailed visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and 
damage (including missing paint) of the affected lug and the adjacent 
area of the installed aileron bellcrank support brackets on the left-
hand and right-hand wings; a thickness measurement of the affected lug 
attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing; and 
replacement of aileron bellcrank support brackets. This service 
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have 
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means 
identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe 
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other 
products of the same type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

    This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2018-11-07, 
and change the optional terminating action into a requirement. This 
proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the 
service information described previously. This proposed AD would remove 
the requirement to send the inspection results to the manufacturer.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service 
Information

    Where the MCAI specifies to submit an inspection report, this 
proposed AD would not require reporting.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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              Labor cost                      Parts cost            Cost per product     Cost on U.S.  operators
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Up to 19 work-hours x $85 per hour =   Up to $18,074..........  Up to $19,689..........  Up to $157,512.
 $1,615.
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    We have received no definitive data for the on-condition costs 
specified in this proposed 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 proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated 
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as 
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance

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with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the 
Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition 
period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs 
applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the 
System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2018-11-07, Amendment 39-19295 (83 FR 24399, May 29, 2018), and adding 
the following new AD:

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab 
Aerosystems): Docket No. FAA-2018-0797; Product Identifier 2018-NM-
096-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 5, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2018-11-07, Amendment 39-19295 (83 FR 24399, 
May 29, 2018) (``AD 2018-11-07'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as 
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated 
in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the identification of a manufacturing 
defect on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets that resulted 
in insufficient material thickness of the affected lug attaching the 
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and correct a defect of the aileron bellcrank support 
bracket, which, in the event of an aileron jam, could lead to 
failure of the support bracket and result in reduced controllability 
of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Definitions, With No Changes

    (1) This paragraph restates the definition specified in 
paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2018-11-07, with no changes. For the purposes 
of this AD, affected support brackets are aileron bellcrank support 
brackets, part number (P/N) 7327993-813 and P/N 7327993-814, for 
which it has been determined that the affected lug attaching the 
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of less 
than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), as specified in Saab Service Bulletin 
2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018.
    (2) This paragraph restates the definition specified in 
paragraph (g)(2) of AD 2018-11-07, with no changes. For the purposes 
of this AD, serviceable support brackets are aileron bellcrank 
support brackets, P/N 7327993-813 and P/N 7327993-814, for which it 
has been determined that the affected lug attaching the support 
bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of 2.75 mm 
(0.108 in.) or more, as specified in Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-
056, dated April 18, 2018.

(h) Retained One-Time Inspection, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2018-11-07, with no changes. Within 100 flight cycles or 30 days, 
whichever occurs first after June 13, 2018 (the effective date of AD 
2018-11-07), accomplish a detailed visual inspection for cracks, 
corrosion, and damage (including missing paint) of the affected lug 
and the adjacent area of the aileron bellcrank support brackets 
installed on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wings, and 
measure the thickness of the affected lug attaching the aileron 
bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service 
Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018.

(i) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2018-11-07, with no changes. If, during the measurement required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD, it is determined that the affected lug 
attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of 
the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), at 
intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles, accomplish a detailed 
visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including 
missing paint) of that affected support bracket in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-
056, dated April 18, 2018. Accomplishing the replacement specified 
in paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the repetitive inspections 
required by this paragraph for that bracket.

(j) Retained Corrective Actions, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2018-11-07, with no changes. If, during any inspection required by 
paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, any crack, corrosion, or damage 
(including missing paint) is found, before further flight, obtain 
corrective actions instructions approved by the Manager, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab 
Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. 
Accomplish the corrective actions within the compliance time 
specified therein. If no compliance time is specified in the 
corrective actions instructions, accomplish the corrective action 
before further flight.

(k) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD 
2018-11-07, with no changes. As of June 13, 2018 (the effective date 
of AD 2018-11-07), it is allowed to install on any airplane an 
aileron bellcrank support bracket P/N 7327993-813 or P/N 7327993-
814, provided it is a serviceable support bracket.

(l) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement

    Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, replace 
each affected support bracket with a serviceable support bracket, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service 
Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. Replacing each affected 
support bracket terminates the inspections required by paragraph (i) 
of this AD for that airplane.

(m) Other FAA AD Provisions

    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the 
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 
send your request to your principal

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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 (n)(2) of 
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
    (i) 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.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2018-11-07, are approved 
as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
    (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 Saab 
AB, Saab Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If 
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0103, dated April 30, 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-2018-0797.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone and fax 206-231-3220.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab 
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone 
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email 
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 206-231-3195.


    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 10, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-20106 Filed 9-18-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 19, 2018 / Proposed Rules 47321 (i) Corrective Action principal inspector, or lacking a principal Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 If, during any inspection required by inspector, the manager of the local flight airplanes. AD 2018–11–07 requires a paragraph (h) of this AD, any cracked U-joint standards district office/certificate holding one-time inspection of an affected lug is found, before further flight: Replace the district office. attaching the aileron bellcrank support cracked U-joint with a serviceable part, as (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective bracket to the rear spar of the wing and defined in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, in the adjacent area of the installed accordance with the Accomplishment actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved support brackets, a thickness Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), or by the Manager, International Section, measurement of the affected lug, (g)(1)(iii) of this AD. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the repetitive inspections of the affected European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or aileron bellcrank support brackets, and (j) Terminating Action ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional’s corrective actions if necessary. AD Replacement of all affected U-joints on an EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). 2018–11–07 also provided an optional airplane, as identified in paragraph (g)(1) of If approved by the DOA, the approval must terminating action for the repetitive this AD, with serviceable parts, as defined in include the DOA-authorized signature. inspections. Since we issued AD 2018– paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, constitutes (o) Related Information 11–07, we have determined that it is terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) of this (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing necessary to require the terminating AD for that airplane. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD action. This proposed AD would retain 2018–0080, dated April 11, 2018, for related the actions of AD 2018–11–07 and (k) Parts Installation Limitation information. This MCAI may be found in the require the terminating action for the As of the effective date of this AD, no AD docket on the internet at http:// repetitive inspections. We are proposing person may install, on any airplane, an www.regulations.gov by searching for and this AD to address the unsafe condition affected U-joint, as identified in paragraph locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0167. (2) For more information about this AD, on these products. (g)(1) of this AD, unless it is a serviceable part, as defined in paragraph (g)(2) of this contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace DATES: We must receive comments on AD. Engineer, International Section, Transport this proposed AD by November 5, 2018. Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th ADDRESSES: You may send comments, (l) No Reporting Requirement St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and using the procedures found in 14 CFR Although the Accomplishment Instructions fax 206–231–3220. (3) For service information identified in 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following of the service bulletins identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, contact Safran Landing Systems, methods: this AD specify to submit certain information Inovel Parc Sud—7, rue Général Valérie • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to to the manufacturer, this AD does not André, 78140 VELIZY–VILLACOUBLAY— http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the include that requirement. FRANCE; phone: +33 (0) 1 46 29 81 00; instructions for submitting comments. internet: www.safran-landing-systems.com. • Fax: 202–493–2251. (m) Credit for Previous Actions You may view this service information at the • Mail: U.S. Department of This paragraph provides credit for actions FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Transportation, Docket Operations, M– required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room if those actions were performed before the information on the availability of this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, effective date of this AD using the service material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. bulletins specified in paragraphs (m)(1), Washington, DC 20590. (m)(2), or (m)(3) of this AD, provided that Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail affected U-joints not identified in the service September 10, 2018. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 bulletins specified in paragraphs (m)(1), Michael Kaszycki, p.m., Monday through Friday, except (m)(2), or (m)(3) of this AD comply with the Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Federal holidays. requirements of paragraphs (h) and (i) of this Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in AD. this NPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab [FR Doc. 2018–20099 Filed 9–18–18; 8:45 am] (1) Safran Landing Systems Service Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linköping, Bulletin 631–32–249, Revision 1, dated June BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax 26, 2017. (2) Safran Landing Systems Service +46 13 18 4874; email Bulletin 631–32–250, Revision 1, dated June DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; 26, 2017. internet http://www.saabgroup.com. (3) Safran Landing Systems Service Federal Aviation Administration You may view this referenced service Bulletin 631–32–251, Revision 1, dated June information at the FAA, Transport 26, 2017. 14 CFR Part 39 Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., (n) Other FAA AD Provisions Des Moines, WA. For information on the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0797; Product Identifier 2018–NM–096–AD] availability of this material at the FAA, The following provisions also apply to this AD: call 206–231–3195. RIN 2120–AA64 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Examining the AD Docket (AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, You may examine the AD docket on Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as the internet at http:// AD, if requested using the procedures found Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) www.regulations.gov by searching for in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1 39.19, send your request to your principal 0797; or in person at Docket Operations AGENCY: Federal Aviation inspector or local Flight Standards District between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Office, as appropriate. If sending information Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking through Friday, except Federal holidays. directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in (NPRM). The AD docket contains this NPRM, the paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information may regulatory evaluation, any comments be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede received, and other information. The REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–11– street address for Docket Operations approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 07, which applies to all Saab AB, Saab (phone 800–647–5527) is in the VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Sep 18, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\19SEP1.SGM 19SEP1

47322 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 19, 2018 / Proposed Rules ADDRESSES section. Comments will be of the affected aileron bellcrank support attaching the support bracket to the rear available in the AD docket shortly after brackets, and corrective actions if spar of the wing; and replacement of receipt. necessary. AD 2018–11–07 also aileron bellcrank support brackets. This FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: provides an optional terminating action service information is reasonably Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace for the repetitive inspections. AD 2018– available because the interested parties Engineer, International Section, 11–07 resulted from the identification of have access to it through their normal Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 a manufacturing defect on certain course of business or by the means South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; aileron bellcrank support brackets that identified in the ADDRESSES section. telephone and fax 206–231–3220. resulted in the material thickness of the FAA’s Determination SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing to This product has been approved by Comments Invited be insufficient. We issued AD 2018–11– the aviation authority of another We invite you to send any written 07 to detect and correct the defect of the country, and is approved for operation relevant data, views, or arguments about aileron bellcrank support bracket, in the United States. Pursuant to our this proposal. Send your comments to which, in the event of an aileron jam, bilateral agreement with the State of an address listed under the ADDRESSES could lead to failure of the support Design Authority, we have been notified section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– bracket and result in reduced of the unsafe condition described in the 2018–0797; Product Identifier 2018– controllability of the airplane. MCAI and service information NM–096–AD’’ at the beginning of your referenced above. We are proposing this comments. We specifically invite Actions Since AD 2018–11–07 Was AD because we evaluated all the comments on the overall regulatory, Issued relevant information and determined economic, environmental, and energy In the preamble of AD 2018–11–07, the unsafe condition described aspects of this proposed AD. We will we stated that we were considering previously is likely to exist or develop consider all comments received by the further rulemaking to require the on other products of the same type closing date and may amend this replacement of all affected support design. proposed AD based on those comments. brackets. The planned compliance time We will post all comments we for the support bracket replacements Proposed Requirements of This NPRM receive, without change, to http:// allowed adequate time for notice and This proposed AD would retain the www.regulations.gov, including any opportunity for public comment on the requirements of AD 2018–11–07, and personal information you provide. We merits of the replacement. Therefore, change the optional terminating action will also post a report summarizing each the requirement for the replacement was into a requirement. This proposed AD substantive verbal contact we receive not included in AD 2018–11–07. We would require accomplishing the about this proposed AD. have now determined that further actions specified in the service rulemaking is necessary to include this information described previously. This Discussion requirement. proposed AD would remove the We issued AD 2018–11–07, requirement to send the inspection Amendment 39–19295 (83 FR 24399, Related Service Information Under 1 results to the manufacturer. May 29, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–11–07’’), for CFR Part 51 all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued Differences Between This Proposed AD SAAB 2000 airplanes. AD 2018–11–07 Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056, and the MCAI or Service Information requires a one-time inspection of the dated April 18, 2018. This service Where the MCAI specifies to submit affected lug attaching the aileron information describes procedures for a an inspection report, this proposed AD bellcrank support bracket to the rear detailed visual inspection for cracks, would not require reporting. spar of the wing and the adjacent area corrosion, and damage (including of the installed aileron bellcrank missing paint) of the affected lug and Costs of Compliance support brackets, a thickness the adjacent area of the installed aileron We estimate that this proposed AD measurement of the affected lug bellcrank support brackets on the left- affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We attaching the support bracket to the rear hand and right-hand wings; a thickness estimate the following costs to comply spar of the wing, repetitive inspections measurement of the affected lug with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators Up to 19 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,615 ............... Up to $18,074 .................... Up to $19,689 .................... Up to $157,512. We have received no definitive data detail the scope of the Agency’s safety in air commerce. This regulation for the on-condition costs specified in authority. is within the scope of that authority this proposed AD. We are issuing this rulemaking under because it addresses an unsafe condition amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1 the authority described in Subtitle VII, that is likely to exist or develop on Authority for This Rulemaking Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: products identified in this rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that action. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue section, Congress charges the FAA with This proposed AD is issued in rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in accordance with authority delegated by section 106, describes the authority of air commerce by prescribing regulations the Executive Director, Aircraft the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: for practices, methods, and procedures Certification Service, as authorized by Aviation Programs, describes in more the Administrator finds necessary for FAA Order 8000.51C. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 19, 2018 / Proposed Rules 47323 with that order, issuance of ADs is (b) Affected ADs Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service normally a function of the Compliance This AD replaces AD 2018–11–07, Bulletin 2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018. and Airworthiness Division, but during Amendment 39–19295 (83 FR 24399, May 29, (i) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With No this transition period, the Executive 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–11–07’’). Changes Director has delegated the authority to (c) Applicability This paragraph restates the requirements of issue ADs applicable to transport paragraph (i) of AD 2018–11–07, with no This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab category airplanes to the Director of the changes. If, during the measurement required Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, System Oversight Division. Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 by paragraph (h) of this AD, it is determined that the affected lug attaching the aileron Regulatory Findings airplanes, certificated in any category, all bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of manufacturer serial numbers. the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm We determined that this proposed AD (0.108 in.), at intervals not to exceed 100 (d) Subject would not have federalism implications flight cycles, accomplish a detailed visual under Executive Order 13132. This Air Transport Association (ATA) of inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage America Code 27, Flight controls. proposed AD would not have a (including missing paint) of that affected substantial direct effect on the States, on (e) Reason support bracket in accordance with the the relationship between the national This AD was prompted by the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Government and the States, or on the identification of a manufacturing defect on Bulletin 2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018. Accomplishing the replacement specified in distribution of power and certain aileron bellcrank support brackets that resulted in insufficient material paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the responsibilities among the various repetitive inspections required by this levels of government. thickness of the affected lug attaching the paragraph for that bracket. support bracket to the rear spar of the wing. For the reasons discussed above, I We are issuing this AD to detect and correct (j) Retained Corrective Actions, With No certify this proposed regulation: a defect of the aileron bellcrank support Changes 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory bracket, which, in the event of an aileron This paragraph restates the requirements of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, jam, could lead to failure of the support paragraph (j) of AD 2018–11–07, with no bracket and result in reduced controllability changes. If, during any inspection required 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the of the airplane. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, any crack, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (f) Compliance corrosion, or damage (including missing paint) is found, before further flight, obtain 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Comply with this AD within the corrective actions instructions approved by Alaska, and compliance times specified, unless already the Manager, International Section, Transport done. Standards Branch, FAA; or the European 4. Will not have a significant (g) Retained Definitions, With No Changes Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, economic impact, positive or negative, Saab Aeronautics’ EASA Design Organization on a substantial number of small entities (1) This paragraph restates the definition Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, under the criteria of the Regulatory specified in paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2018–11– the approval must include the DOA- Flexibility Act. 07, with no changes. For the purposes of this authorized signature. Accomplish the AD, affected support brackets are aileron corrective actions within the compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 bellcrank support brackets, part number (P/ time specified therein. If no compliance time N) 7327993–813 and P/N 7327993–814, for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation is specified in the corrective actions which it has been determined that the instructions, accomplish the corrective action safety, Incorporation by reference, affected lug attaching the support bracket to before further flight. Safety. the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), as specified in (k) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, The Proposed Amendment Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056, dated With No Changes April 18, 2018. This paragraph restates the requirements of Accordingly, under the authority (2) This paragraph restates the definition paragraph (m) of AD 2018–11–07, with no delegated to me by the Administrator, specified in paragraph (g)(2) of AD 2018–11– changes. As of June 13, 2018 (the effective the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 07, with no changes. For the purposes of this date of AD 2018–11–07), it is allowed to 39 as follows: AD, serviceable support brackets are aileron install on any airplane an aileron bellcrank bellcrank support brackets, P/N 7327993–813 support bracket P/N 7327993–813 or P/N PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS and P/N 7327993–814, for which it has been 7327993–814, provided it is a serviceable DIRECTIVES determined that the affected lug attaching the support bracket. support bracket to the rear spar of the wing ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 has a thickness of 2.75 mm (0.108 in.) or (l) New Requirement of This AD: more, as specified in Saab Service Bulletin Replacement continues to read as follows: 2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018. Within 6 months after the effective date of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. this AD, replace each affected support (h) Retained One-Time Inspection, With No bracket with a serviceable support bracket, in § 39.13 [Amended] Changes accordance with the Accomplishment ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by This paragraph restates the requirements of Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000– removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) paragraph (h) of AD 2018–11–07, with no 27–056, dated April 18, 2018. Replacing each changes. Within 100 flight cycles or 30 days, affected support bracket terminates the 2018–11–07, Amendment 39–19295 (83 whichever occurs first after June 13, 2018 inspections required by paragraph (i) of this FR 24399, May 29, 2018), and adding (the effective date of AD 2018–11–07), AD for that airplane. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1 the following new AD: accomplish a detailed visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including (m) Other FAA AD Provisions Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems): missing paint) of the affected lug and the (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Docket No. FAA–2018–0797; Product adjacent area of the aileron bellcrank support (AMOCs): The Manager, International Identifier 2018–NM–096–AD. brackets installed on the left-hand (LH) and Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, right-hand (RH) wings, and measure the has the authority to approve AMOCs for this (a) Comments Due Date thickness of the affected lug attaching the AD, if requested using the procedures found We must receive comments by November aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear in 14 CFR 39.19. 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47324 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 182 / Wednesday, September 19, 2018 / Proposed Rules inspector or local Flight Standards District DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND improvements in order to help make the Office, as appropriate. If sending information SECURITY OCS a safer work environment. The directly to the International Section, send it Coast Guard received comments from to the attention of the person identified in Coast Guard the public regarding the proposed paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may rulemaking. These comments are be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 33 CFR Parts 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, available in the docket. REQUESTS@faa.gov. 145, 146, and 147 (i) Before using any approved AMOC, III. Withdrawal [Docket Number USCG–1998–3868] notify your appropriate principal inspector, In the nearly 20 years since the Coast or lacking a principal inspector, the manager RIN 1625–AA18 Guard published the NPRM and the of the local flight standards district office/ comment period closed, the offshore certificate holding district office. Outer Continental Shelf Activities industry has continued to grow and (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD evolve. Due to the passage of time, AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 2018–11–07, are approved as AMOCs for the advances in technology, and changes in corresponding provisions of this AD. ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal. industry practice, we found that much (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is of what we proposed in the NPRM is effective date of this AD, for any requirement now obsolete and no longer applicable withdrawing the proposed rule entitled in this AD to obtain corrective actions from to the modern OCS work environment. ‘‘Outer Continental Shelf Activities’’ a manufacturer, the action must be Consequently, the NPRM is no longer that we published on December 7, 1999. accomplished using a method approved by suitable as a basis for further rulemaking The Coast Guard is withdrawing this the Manager, International Section, Transport action. Accordingly, the Coast Guard is proposed rule due to the passage of Standards Branch, FAA; or the European time, advances in technology, and withdrawing the ‘‘Outer Continental Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, changes in industry practices that have Shelf Activities’’ proposed rule Saab Aeronautics’ EASA Design Organization rendered the proposed rule obsolete. announced in an NPRM published Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, DATES: The proposed rule published December 7, 1999 (64 FR 68416). the approval must include the DOA- December 7, 1999 (64 FR 68416) is This document is issued under the authorized signature. withdrawn as of September 19, 2018. authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a), and 43 (n) Related Information ADDRESSES: To view documents U.S.C. 1333(d) and 1348(c). (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing mentioned in this withdrawal, go to Dated: September 14, 2018. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA http://www.regulations.gov, type J.P. Nadeau, Airworthiness Directive 2018–0103, dated ‘‘USCG–1998–3868’’ in the search box Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant April 30, 2018, for related information. This and click ‘‘Search’’ then click on ‘‘Open Commandant for Prevention Policy. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Docket Folder.’’ [FR Doc. 2018–20378 Filed 9–18–18; 8:45 am] internet at http://www.regulations.gov by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For BILLING CODE 9110–04–P searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– information about this document, call or 2018–0797. email Mr. Charles Rawson, (2) For more information about this AD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Commandant (CG–ENG), U.S. Coast contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace SECURITY Guard; telephone 202–372–1390, email Engineer, International Section, Transport Charles.E.Rawson@uscg.mil. Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Coast Guard St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: fax 206–231–3220. I. Table of Abbreviations 33 CFR Part 165 (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, FR Federal Register [Docket No. USCG–2018–0845] SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking OCS Outer continental shelf Safety Zones; Spaceport Camden, +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; II. Background Woodbine, GA internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. The Coast Guard published a notice of may view this service information at the proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the ACTION: Notice of public meeting; FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Federal Register on December 7, 1999, request for comments. South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For (64 FR 68416), entitled ‘‘Outer information on the availability of this SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard Continental Shelf Activities.’’ In our material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. announces a public meeting to receive NPRM, we proposed revisions of our Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) comments on a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) September 10, 2018. regulations that pertain to workplace involving a proposal to establish safety safety and health on vessels and zones on the navigable waterways in the Michael Kaszycki, vicinity of the proposed Spaceport facilities engaged in the exploration for, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Camden, near Woodbine, Georgia, or development or production of, Aircraft Certification Service. during rocket tests, launches, and minerals on the OCS. The Coast Guard [FR Doc. 2018–20106 Filed 9–18–18; 8:45 am] landing operations. The NOI was initiated this rulemaking in response to amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the various advances that had changed published in the Federal Register on the nature of the offshore industry since September 11, 2018. The purpose of this the last major revision of our OCS public meeting is to receive comments regulations in 1982. As detailed in the regarding the proposed safety zones. proposed regulatory text, this DATES: A public meeting will be held on rulemaking would have reassessed all of September 27, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 our current OCS regulations in light of p.m. to provide an opportunity for oral past experiences and new comments. Written comments and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Sep 18, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\19SEP1.SGM 19SEP1


Document Created: 2018-09-19 02:55:56
Document Modified: 2018-09-19 02:55:56
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 5, 2018.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220.
FR Citation83 FR 47321 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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