83 FR 52143 - Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-22153 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52143-52146] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22153] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0494; Product Identifier 2017-NM-182-AD; Amendment 39-19467; AD 2018-21-09] 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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-07-26, which applied to all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. AD 2006-07-26 required a one-time inspection to detect discrepancies (e.g., cracking, loose/sheared fasteners, distortion) on the left-hand and right-hand wings, of the outer wing box upper skin and upper rib feet, and repair if necessary. Since we issued AD 2006- 07-26, after initial findings had suggested the cracking was isolated to a few airplanes, we received reports of cracking in these same areas on other Model ATR42 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies on the left-hand and right-hand wings, of the outer wing box upper [[Page 52144]] skin and upper rib feet, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 20, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 20, 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">continued.airworthiness@atr-aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr-aircraft.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0494. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0494; or in person at 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 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 to supersede AD 2006-07-26, Amendment 39-14553 (71 FR 18205, April 11, 2006) (``AD 2006-07-26''). AD 2006-07-26 applied to all ATR- GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 1, 2018 (83 FR 25419). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0244, dated December 7, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 airplanes. The MCAI states: Occurrence was reported of detecting cracks on the wing of one in-service ATR 42 aeroplane in 2004. The cracks were found on the upper feet of ribs and on the upper skin of the wing outer boxes. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could adversely affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, ATR issued Service Bulletin (SB) ATR42-57-0064 to provide inspection instructions and DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France issued [French] AD F-2004-191 (EASA approval 2004-12117) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2006-07-26] to require, for aeroplanes having accumulated more than 4,000 flight cycles (FC), a one-time Detailed Visual Inspection (DVI) of outer wing box upper skin and upper rib feet, on the right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) sides, from rib 24 to rib 29. After that [French] AD was issued, based on inspection results (all aeroplanes inspected, no similar case found), it was determined that these cracks were an isolated case. More recently, three other cases were reported, indicating that this may not be an isolated case and that cracks could occur in this area of the wings on other ATR 42 aeroplanes. Consequently, ATR published SB ATR42-57-0074 (hereafter referred as `ATR SB' in this [EASA] AD) to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD supersedes DGAC France AD F-2004-191 and requires repetitive DVI of the same wing areas and, depending on findings, accomplishment of a repair. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0494. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response. Request To Refer to Latest Service Information Empire Airlines stated that paragraphs (g) and (i) of the proposed AD refer to ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, dated October 19, 2017. Empire Airlines also stated that service bulletin has been revised. We infer that Empire Airlines requested that the references in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD be revised to refer to ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, Revision 01, dated January 8, 2018. We agree to refer to the latest revision of the service information since the changes introduced in this revision do not affect the AD requirements. We have revised paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD accordingly. We have also added paragraph (k) to this AD to provide credit for accomplishing ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, dated October 19, 2017. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the change described previously and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional has issued ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, Revision 01, dated January 8, 2018. This service information describes procedures for inspecting the outer wing box upper skin and upper rib feet, on the left-hand and right-hand wings, for discrepancies. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 37 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 52145]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............... 6 work-hours x $85 per $0 $510 per inspection $18,870 per hour = $510 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. Reporting................ 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 $85 per inspection $3,145 per hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This 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 We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-07-26, Amendment 39-14553 (71 FR 18205, April 11, 2006), and adding the following new AD: 2018-21-09 ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment 39-19467; Docket No. FAA-2018-0494; Product Identifier 2017-NM-182- AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2006-07-26, Amendment 39-14553 (71 FR 18205, April 11, 2006) (``AD 2006-07-26''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracking on the left-hand and right-hand wings, of the outer wing box upper skin and upper rib feet. We are issuing this AD to address discrepancies (e.g., cracking, loose/sheared fasteners, distortion) on the left-hand and right-hand wings, of the outer wing box upper skin and upper rib feet, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections Within the initial compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 48 months or 6,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first: Do a detailed visual inspection for discrepancies on the left-hand and right-hand wings, of the outer wing box upper skin and upper rib feet, between rib 24 and rib 29. Do the inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42- 57-0074, Revision 01, dated January 8, 2018. [[Page 52146]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR16OC18.001 (h) Corrective Actions If any discrepancy is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. Do the repair within the compliance time specified in the approved repair method. (i) Reporting At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD: Report all findings (both positive and negative) of the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, using the information in ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, Revision 01, dated January 8, 2018. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after performing the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (j) Repair Is Not Terminating Action Unless the repair instructions specify otherwise, repair of an airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this AD is not considered terminating action for the repetitive detailed visual inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, dated October 19, 2017. (l) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (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 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: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0244, dated December 7, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0494. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD. (o) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-57-0074, Revision 01, dated January 8, 2018. (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">continued.airworthiness@atr-aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr-aircraft.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on October 2, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-22153 Filed 10-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) Credit for Previous Actions (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27–
This paragraph provides credit for actions 5009, Revision 02, dated June 15, 2018.
§ 39.13 [Amended] (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27–
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding actions were performed before the effective 6009, Revision 01, dated July 18, 2017.
the following new airworthiness date of this AD using the service information (3) For service information identified in
specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
directive (AD): Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
(h)(3), as applicable.
2018–20–20 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment (1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
39–19454; Docket No. FAA–2018–0397; 5009, dated May 29, 2017. 855–7401; email thd.crj@
Product Identifier 2017–NM–163–AD. (2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– aero.bombardier.com; internet http://
5009, Revision 01, dated July 18, 2017. www.bombardier.com.
(a) Effective Date
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27– (4) You may view this service information
This AD is effective November 20, 2018. at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
6009, dated May 29, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the availability of this
None. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
The following provisions also apply to this
(c) Applicability AD: (5) You may view this service information
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance that is incorporated by reference at the
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., National Archives and Records
Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve Administration (NARA). For information on
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the the availability of this material at NARA, call
numbers 9492 through 9711 inclusive, 9713
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
through 9717 inclusive, 9719 through 9726
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
inclusive, 9728, 9730, 9732, 9733, 9743, and
request to your principal inspector or local locations.html.
9751.
Flight Standards District Office, as Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
(d) Subject appropriate. If sending information directly September 27, 2018.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of to the manager of the certification office, John P. Piccola,
America Code 27, Flight controls. send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
(e) Reason York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Aircraft Certification Service.
This AD was prompted by a report of Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone [FR Doc. 2018–22154 Filed 10–15–18; 8:45 am]
cracking at the fastener holes of the left-hand- 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
side support bracket of the elevator bell crank using any approved AMOC, notify your
for the control linkage in the vertical appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
stabilizer. We are issuing this AD to address principal inspector, the manager of the local DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
any cracking in the support bracket of the flight standards district office/certificate
elevator bell crank, which could lead to holding district office. Federal Aviation Administration
detachment of the bracket and loss of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
functionality of the elevator on the affected requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
side, and result in reduced controllability of 14 CFR Part 39
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
the airplane. Failure of both brackets could be accomplished using a method approved [Docket No. FAA–2018–0494; Product
result in loss of pitch control of the airplane. by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, Identifier 2017–NM–182–AD; Amendment
(f) Compliance FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation 39–19467; AD 2018–21–09]
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Comply with this AD within the RIN 2120–AA64
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
compliance times specified, unless already
the DAO, the approval must include the
done. Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
DAO-authorized signature.
(g) Inspection, Measurement, and Corrective Avions de Transport Régional
Action (j) Related Information Airplanes
Within 60 months after the effective date (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian AGENCY: Federal Aviation
of this AD, or before accumulating 7,500 total Administration (FAA), Department of
flight cycles, whichever occurs first: Do an AD CF–2017–32, dated October 10, 2017, for
related information. This MCAI may be Transportation (DOT).
eddy current inspection of the support
brackets of the elevator bell crank, part found in the AD docket on the internet at ACTION: Final rule.
number (P/N) GD248–8750–3 and P/N http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
GD248–8750–4, for any cracking at the and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0397. SUMMARY: We are superseding
fastener holes, and do a measurement to (2) For more information about this AD, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006–07–
confirm that the fastener hole diameters are contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, 26, which applied to all ATR–GIE
within tolerance, as applicable, in FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avions de Transport Régional Model
accordance with the Accomplishment Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York ATR42 airplanes. AD 2006–07–26
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 11590; telephone: 516–287–7329; fax: 516–
required a one-time inspection to detect
700–27–5009, Revision 02, dated June 15, 794–5531; email: Aziz.Ahmed@faa.gov.
(3) Service information identified in this discrepancies (e.g., cracking, loose/
2018 (for Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes); or
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27–6009, AD that is not incorporated by reference is sheared fasteners, distortion) on the left-
Revision 01, dated July 18, 2017 (for Model available at the addresses specified in hand and right-hand wings, of the outer
BD–700–1A10 airplanes). If any cracking is paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD. wing box upper skin and upper rib feet,
found or if any fastener hole is out of and repair if necessary. Since we issued
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
tolerance, before further flight, replace with AD 2006–07–26, after initial findings
a new support bracket, in accordance with (1) The Director of the Federal Register had suggested the cracking was isolated
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
the Accomplishment Instructions of approved the incorporation by reference
to a few airplanes, we received reports
Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–27–5009, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Revision 02, dated June 15, 2018 (for Model paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of cracking in these same areas on other
BD–700–1A11 airplanes); or Bombardier part 51. Model ATR42 airplanes. This AD
Service Bulletin 700–27–6009, Revision 01, (2) You must use this service information requires repetitive inspections to detect
dated July 18, 2017 (for Model BD–700–1A10 as applicable to do the actions required by discrepancies on the left-hand and right-
airplanes). this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. hand wings, of the outer wing box upper
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skin and upper rib feet, and repair if in the Federal Register on June 1, 2018 AD refer to ATR Service Bulletin
necessary. We are issuing this AD to (83 FR 25419). ATR42–57–0074, dated October 19,
address the unsafe condition on these The European Aviation Safety Agency 2017. Empire Airlines also stated that
products. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent service bulletin has been revised.
DATES: This AD is effective November for the Member States of the European We infer that Empire Airlines
20, 2018. Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0244, requested that the references in
The Director of the Federal Register dated December 7, 2017 (referred to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD be
approved the incorporation by reference after this as the Mandatory Continuing revised to refer to ATR Service Bulletin
of a certain publication listed in this AD Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the ATR42–57–0074, Revision 01, dated
as of November 20, 2018. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition January 8, 2018. We agree to refer to the
ADDRESSES: For service information for all ATR–GIE Avions de Transport latest revision of the service information
identified in this final rule, contact Régional Model ATR42 airplanes. The since the changes introduced in this
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional, MCAI states: revision do not affect the AD
1 Allée Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Occurrence was reported of detecting requirements. We have revised
Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 cracks on the wing of one in-service ATR 42 paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD
21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; aeroplane in 2004. The cracks were found on accordingly. We have also added
email continued.airworthiness@atr- the upper feet of ribs and on the upper skin
of the wing outer boxes.
paragraph (k) to this AD to provide
aircraft.com; internet http://www.atr- This condition, if not detected and credit for accomplishing ATR Service
aircraft.com. You may view this corrected, could adversely affect the Bulletin ATR42–57–0074, dated October
referenced service information at the structural integrity of the aeroplane. 19, 2017.
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 To address this potential unsafe condition,
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For ATR issued Service Bulletin (SB) ATR42–57– Conclusion
information on the availability of this 0064 to provide inspection instructions and
DGAC [Direction Générale de l’Aviation We reviewed the relevant data,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. considered the comment received, and
It is also available on the internet at Civile] France issued [French] AD F–2004–
191 (EASA approval 2004–12117) [which determined that air safety and the
http://www.regulations.gov by searching corresponds to FAA AD 2006–07–26] to public interest require adopting this
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– require, for aeroplanes having accumulated final rule with the change described
0494. more than 4,000 flight cycles (FC), a one-time previously and minor editorial changes.
Detailed Visual Inspection (DVI) of outer We have determined that these minor
Examining the AD Docket wing box upper skin and upper rib feet, on
You may examine the AD docket on the right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) sides,
changes:
the internet at http:// from rib 24 to rib 29. After that [French] AD • Are consistent with the intent that
www.regulations.gov by searching for was issued, based on inspection results (all was proposed in the NPRM for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– aeroplanes inspected, no similar case found), addressing the unsafe condition; and
it was determined that these cracks were an
0494; or in person at Docket Operations • Do not add any additional burden
isolated case.
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday More recently, three other cases were upon the public than was already
through Friday, except Federal holidays. reported, indicating that this may not be an proposed in the NPRM.
The AD docket contains this final rule, isolated case and that cracks could occur in
the regulatory evaluation, any We also determined that these
this area of the wings on other ATR 42
comments received, and other aeroplanes. Consequently, ATR published SB changes will not increase the economic
information. The address for Docket ATR42–57–0074 (hereafter referred as ‘ATR burden on any operator or increase the
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is SB’ in this [EASA] AD) to provide inspection scope of this final rule.
U.S. Department of Transportation, instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
Related Service Information Under 1
Docket Operations, M–30, West [EASA] AD supersedes DGAC France AD F– CFR Part 51
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 2004–191 and requires repetitive DVI of the
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, same wing areas and, depending on findings, ATR–GIE Avions de Transport
Washington, DC 20590. accomplishment of a repair. Régional has issued ATR Service
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bulletin ATR42–57–0074, Revision 01,
You may examine the MCAI in the dated January 8, 2018. This service
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace AD docket on the internet at http://
Engineer, International Section, information describes procedures for
www.regulations.gov by searching for inspecting the outer wing box upper
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; skin and upper rib feet, on the left-hand
0494. and right-hand wings, for discrepancies.
telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments This service information is reasonably
We gave the public the opportunity to available because the interested parties
Discussion have access to it through their normal
participate in developing this final rule.
We issued a notice of proposed The following presents the comment course of business or by the means
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR received on the NPRM and the FAA’s identified in the ADDRESSES section.
part 39 to supersede AD 2006–07–26, response. Costs of Compliance
Amendment 39–14553 (71 FR 18205,
April 11, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006–07–26’’). AD Request To Refer to Latest Service We estimate that this AD affects 37
2006–07–26 applied to all ATR–GIE Information airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
Avions de Transport Régional Model Empire Airlines stated that the following costs to comply with this
ATR42 airplanes. The NPRM published paragraphs (g) and (i) of the proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspection ......... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per inspection $0 $510 per inspection cycle $18,870 per inspection
cycle. cycle.
Reporting .......... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection 0 $85 per inspection cycle $3,145 per inspection
cycle. cycle.
We have received no definitive data This AD is issued in accordance with § 39.13 [Amended]
that would enable us to provide cost authority delegated by the Executive
estimates for the on-condition actions Director, Aircraft Certification Service, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
specified in this AD. as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
In accordance with that order, issuance 2006–07–26, Amendment 39–14553 (71
Paperwork Reduction Act of ADs is normally a function of the FR 18205, April 11, 2006), and adding
A federal agency may not conduct or Compliance and Airworthiness the following new AD:
sponsor, and a person is not required to Division, but during this transition 2018–21–09 ATR–GIE Avions de Transport
respond to, nor shall a person be subject period, the Executive Director has Régional: Amendment 39–19467; Docket
to penalty for failure to comply with a delegated the authority to issue ADs No. FAA–2018–0494; Product Identifier
collection of information subject to the applicable to transport category 2017–NM–182–AD.
requirements of the Paperwork airplanes and associated appliances to (a) Effective Date
Reduction Act unless that collection of the Director of the System Oversight
information displays a current valid This AD is effective November 20, 2018.
Division.
OMB control number. The control (b) Affected ADs
Regulatory Findings
number for the collection of information This AD replaces AD 2006–07–26,
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The We determined that this AD will not Amendment 39–14553 (71 FR 18205, April
paperwork cost associated with this AD have federalism implications under 11, 2006) (‘‘AD 2006–07–26’’).
has been detailed in the Costs of Executive Order 13132. This AD will
Compliance section of this document not have a substantial direct effect on (c) Applicability
and includes time for reviewing the States, on the relationship between This AD applies to ATR–GIE Avions de
instructions, as well as completing and the national government and the States, Transport Régional Model ATR42–200, –300,
reviewing the collection of information. or on the distribution of power and –320, and –500 airplanes, certificated in any
Therefore, all reporting associated with responsibilities among the various category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
this AD is mandatory. Comments levels of government. (d) Subject
concerning the accuracy of this burden For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
and suggestions for reducing the burden America Code 57, Wings.
should be directed to the FAA at 800 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (e) Reason
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DC 20591, ATTN: Information This AD was prompted by reports of
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures cracking on the left-hand and right-hand
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); wings, of the outer wing box upper skin and
Authority for This Rulemaking 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in upper rib feet. We are issuing this AD to
Title 49 of the United States Code Alaska; and address discrepancies (e.g., cracking, loose/
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 4. Will not have a significant sheared fasteners, distortion) on the left-hand
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, economic impact, positive or negative, and right-hand wings, of the outer wing box
section 106, describes the authority of on a substantial number of small entities upper skin and upper rib feet, which could
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: under the criteria of the Regulatory result in reduced structural integrity of the
Aviation Programs, describes in more Flexibility Act. airplane.
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Comply with this AD within the
We are issuing this rulemaking under safety, Incorporation by reference, compliance times specified, unless already
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Safety. done.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Adoption of the Amendment (g) Repetitive Inspections
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with Within the initial compliance time
Accordingly, under the authority
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
delegated to me by the Administrator, AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 48 months or 6,000 flight cycles, whichever
for practices, methods, and procedures follows: occurs first: Do a detailed visual inspection
the Administrator finds necessary for for discrepancies on the left-hand and right-
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS hand wings, of the outer wing box upper skin
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES and upper rib feet, between rib 24 and rib 29.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
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Do the inspection in accordance with the
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service
products identified in this rulemaking continues to read as follows: Bulletin ATR42–57–0074, Revision 01, dated
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. January 8, 2018.
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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 November 20, 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 52143 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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