83 FR 59288 - Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France Cabin Attendant Seats
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 226 (November 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 226 (November 23, 2018)
| Page Range | 59288-59290 | |
| FR Document | 2018-25436 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 226 (Friday, November 23, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 59288-59290] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-25436] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0632; Product Identifier 2017-NE-16-AD; Amendment 39-19487; AD 2018-23-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France Cabin Attendant Seats AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Zodiac Seats France 536 Series Cabin Attendant Seats. This AD was prompted by cracks found in a highly concentrated stress area of the seat pan hinges. This AD requires repetitive inspections and replacement of the seat pan. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 28, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 28, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Zodiac Seats France, Rue Robert Marechal Senior B.P. 69, 36100 Issoudun, France; phone: +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 39; fax: +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 00; email: [email protected]; internet: https://services.zodiacaerospace.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0632. 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- 0632; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), 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- [[Page 59289]] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590. 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: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Zodiac Seats France 536 Series Cabin Attendant Seats. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 22, 2017 (82 FR 60690). The NPRM was prompted by cracks found in a highly concentrated stress area of the seat pan hinges. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the affected cabin attendant seats and, depending on findings, replacement of the seat pan. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2017-0001, dated January 6, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI'') to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Cases of cracks were found on Zodiac Seats France cabin attendant seats 536 series installed on some ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. The detected damage was located in the area of the seat pan hinges. Investigations identified that fatigue had caused these cracks in a highly concentrated stress area. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the seat, possibly resulting in injury to the seat occupant. To address this potential unsafe condition, Zodiac Seats France issued Service Bulletin (SB) 536-25-003 to provide inspection and replacement instructions. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0164, requiring repetitive visual inspections of the affected cabin attendant seats and, depending on findings, replacement of the seat pan. Since that AD was issued, Zodiac Seats France developed a reinforced seat pan, and revised SB 536-25-003 accordingly. After installation of a reinforced seat pan, the seat P/N amendment status is updated. For the reason described above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0164, which is superseded, prohibits installation of unreinforced seat pans on seats already modified, and introduces the reinforced seat pan installation as optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. 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-2017-0632. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Zodiac Seats France Service Bulletin (SB) No. 536-25- 003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017. The SB describes procedures for inspection, modification, or replacement of the seat pan of certain model seats known to be installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 55 seat assemblies 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 AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seat inspection, modification, or 1.2 work-hours x $85 per $1,500 $1,602 $88,110 replacement. hour = $102. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this 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 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 this AD: [[Page 59290]] (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-23-01 Zodiac Seats France (formerly SICMA Aero Seat): Amendment 39-19487; Docket No. FAA-2017-0632; Product Identifier 2017-NE-16- AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 28, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all Zodiac Seats France Cabin Attendant Seats, 536 Series, part numbers (P/N) 53600, all dash numbers, and all serial numbers, with seat pan P/N F0433453, installed. (2) These appliances are installed on, but not limited to, 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 cracks found in a highly concentrated stress area of the seat pan hinges. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of affected seats. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in injury to the seat occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Before exceeding 2,500 flight cycles (FCs), or within 100 FCs after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect the seat pan structure in both deployed and stowed positions using paragraph 2.A., Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France Service Bulletin (SB) No. 536-25-003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017. (2) If cracks are found, before the next flight: (i) Replace seat pan with reinforced seat pan, P/N F0511530, using paragraph 2.B., Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017. (ii) Re-mark the seat using paragraph 2.C., Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017. (3) If no cracks are found, do the following: (i) Re-mark the seat using paragraph 2.C., Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017. (ii) Reinspect the seat pan every 100 FCs since last inspection, or replace seat pan with reinforced seat pan, P/N F0511530, using paragraph 2.B., Accomplishment. Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017. (4) After the effective date of this AD, and until compliance with this AD is accomplished, stow and secure an affected attendant seat in the retracted position to prevent occupancy, in accordance with the provisions and limitations of the applicable Master Minimum Equipment List item. (h) Optional Terminating Action Installation of a reinforced seat pan, P/N F0511530, using paragraph 2.B., Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017, is terminating action to this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for inspections and modifications performed in accordance with Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536-25-003, Rev. 2, dated September 16, 2016, or earlier versions, if you performed these actions before the effective date of this AD. (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. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (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: [email protected]. (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017-0001, dated January 6, 2017, for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0632. (l) 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 the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Zodiac Seats France Service Bulletin No. 536-25-003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017. (ii) [Reserved.] (3) For Zodiac Seats France service information identified in this AD, contact Zodiac Seats France, Rue Robert Marechal Senior B.P. 69, 36100 Issoudun, France; phone: +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 39; fax: +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 00; email: [email protected]; internet: https://services.zodiacaerospace.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. (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 Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 16, 2018. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-25436 Filed 11-21-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(h) Replacement and Re-identification for (l) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Group 1 Airplanes (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(1) Within 18 months after the effective Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Federal Aviation Administration
date of this AD, replace any affected RAT 2018–0062, dated March 20, 2018, for related
hydraulic pump with a serviceable part, in information. This MCAI may be found in the 14 CFR Part 39
accordance with the Accomplishment AD docket on the internet at http://
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330– www.regulations.gov by searching for and [Docket No. FAA–2017–0632; Product
29–3130 or A340–29–4098, both dated May locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0764. Identifier 2017–NE–16–AD; Amendment 39–
3, 2017, as applicable. (2) For more information about this AD, 19487; AD 2018–23–01]
(2) Concurrently with the replacement contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace RIN 2120–AA64
required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, re- Engineer, International Section, Transport
identify the part number of the RAT module, Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats
in accordance with the Accomplishment St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330– France Cabin Attendant Seats
fax: 206–231–3229.
29–3130 or A340–29–4098, both dated May AGENCY: Federal Aviation
3, 2017, as applicable. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Note 1 to paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: (1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference ACTION: Final rule.
Airbus Service Bulletins A330–29–3130 and
A340–29–4098, both dated May 3, 2017, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
provide guidance for re-identification of the airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pumps part 51.
that are not affected, and the part numbers (2) You must use this service information Zodiac Seats France 536 Series Cabin
of the RAT modules that are not equipped as applicable to do the actions required by Attendant Seats. This AD was prompted
with an affected hydraulic pump. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. by cracks found in a highly
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3130, concentrated stress area of the seat pan
(i) Compliance With AD 2016–14–01 dated May 3, 2017. hinges. This AD requires repetitive
After re-identification of a RAT module on (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–4098, inspections and replacement of the seat
an airplane, as required by paragraph (h)(2) dated May 3, 2017. pan. We are issuing this AD to address
of this AD, the airplane remains compliant (iii) UTC Aerospace Systems Service
with the RAT module re-identification
the unsafe condition on these products.
Bulletin ERPS06M–29–22, dated March 17,
requirements of AD 2016–14–01 for that 2017. DATES: This AD is effective December
airplane. (iv) UTC Aerospace Systems Service 28, 2018.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
Bulletin ERPS06M–29–22, Revision 1, dated The Director of the Federal Register
June 27, 2017. approved the incorporation by reference
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: After (v) UTC Aerospace Systems Service of a certain publication listed in this AD
replacement of any affected RAT hydraulic Bulletin ERPS06M–29–22, Revision 2, dated
pump as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this as of December 28, 2018.
May 24, 2018.
AD, do not install any affected RAT (3) For Airbus SAS service information ADDRESSES: For service information
hydraulic pump. identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, identified in this final rule, contact
(2) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Zodiac Seats France, Rue Robert
effective date of this AD, do not install any Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, Marechal Senior B.P. 69, 36100
affected RAT hydraulic pump. France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 Issoudun, France; phone: +33 (0) 2 54
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ 03 39 39; fax: +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 00;
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. email: zs.tac@zodiacaerospace.com;
The following provisions also apply to this (4) For UTC Aerospace service information
AD: internet: https://services.zodi
identified in this final rule, contact UTC
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Aerospace Systems Goodrich Corporation, acaerospace.com. You may view this
(AMOCs): The Manager, International service information at the FAA, Engine
Actuation Systems, Stafford Road,
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803.
WV10 7EH, England; phone: +44 (0) 1902
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
624644938; fax: +44 (0) 1902 788100624947; For information on the availability of
email: techpubs.wolverhampton@ this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
39.19, send your request to your principal
goodrich.com; internet: https:// 7759. It is also available on the internet
inspector or local Flight Standards District
www.customers.utcaerospacesystems.com. at http://www.regulations.gov by
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
(5) You may view this service information
directly to the International Branch, send it searching for and locating Docket No.
to the attention of the person identified in at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For FAA–2017–0632.
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- information on the availability of this Examining the AD Docket
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(6) You may view this service information You may examine the AD docket on
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal that is incorporated by reference at the the internet at http://
inspector, the manager of the local flight National Archives and Records www.regulations.gov by searching for
standards district office/certificate holding Administration (NARA). For information on and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
district office. the availability of this material at NARA, call 0632; or in person at Docket Operations
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must locations.html.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
be accomplished using a method approved Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on the mandatory continuing airworthiness
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
by the Manager, International Section, November 8, 2018. information (MCAI), the regulatory
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or The Chris Spangenberg,
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or evaluation, any comments received, and
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, other information. The address for
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Aircraft Certification Service. Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA- [FR Doc. 2018–25387 Filed 11–21–18; 8:45 am] 5527) is U.S. Department of
authorized signature. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Required Actions (k) Related Information
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (1) Before exceeding 2,500 flight cycles (1) For more information about this AD,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (FCs), or within 100 FCs after the effective contact Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer,
the DOT Regulatory Policies and date of this AD, whichever occurs later, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, inspect the seat pan structure in both Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781–
1979), deployed and stowed positions using 238–7693; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation paragraph 2.A., Accomplishment dorie.resnik@faa.gov.
Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France Service (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017–0001,
in Alaska, and dated January 6, 2017, for more information.
(4) Will not have a significant Bulletin (SB) No. 536–25–003, Rev. 3, dated
June 2, 2017. You may examine the MCAI in the AD
economic impact, positive or negative, docket on the internet at http://
(2) If cracks are found, before the next
on a substantial number of small entities flight: www.regulations.gov by searching for and
under the criteria of the Regulatory (i) Replace seat pan with reinforced seat locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0632.
Flexibility Act. pan, P/N F0511530, using paragraph 2.B., (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, Rev. 3,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation approved the incorporation by reference
dated June 2, 2017.
safety, Incorporation by reference, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(ii) Re-mark the seat using paragraph 2.C.,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Safety. Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac
part 51.
Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, Rev. 3, (2) You must use this service information
Adoption of the Amendment dated June 2, 2017. as applicable to do the actions required by
Accordingly, under the authority (3) If no cracks are found, do the following: this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
delegated to me by the Administrator, (i) Re-mark the seat using paragraph 2.C., (i) Zodiac Seats France Service Bulletin
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac No. 536–25–003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017.
follows: Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, Rev. 3, (ii) [Reserved.]
dated June 2, 2017. (3) For Zodiac Seats France service
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (ii) Reinspect the seat pan every 100 FCs information identified in this AD, contact
since last inspection, or replace seat pan with Zodiac Seats France, Rue Robert Marechal
DIRECTIVES
reinforced seat pan, P/N F0511530, using Senior B.P. 69, 36100 Issoudun, France;
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 paragraph 2.B., Accomplishment. phone: +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 39; fax: +33 (0) 2
Instructions, of Zodiac Seats France SB No. 54 03 39 00; email: zs.tac@
continues to read as follows:
536–25–003, Rev. 3, dated June 2, 2017. zodiacaerospace.com; internet: https://
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (4) After the effective date of this AD, and services.zodiacaerospace.com.
until compliance with this AD is (4) You may view this service information
§ 39.13 [Amended] accomplished, stow and secure an affected at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding attendant seat in the retracted position to Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
the following new airworthiness prevent occupancy, in accordance with the MA, 01803. For information on the
directive (AD): provisions and limitations of the applicable availability of this material at the FAA, call
Master Minimum Equipment List item. 781–238–7759.
2018–23–01 Zodiac Seats France (formerly (5) You may view this service information
SICMA Aero Seat): Amendment 39–19487; (h) Optional Terminating Action
that is incorporated by reference at the
Docket No. FAA–2017–0632; Product Installation of a reinforced seat pan, P/N National Archives and Records
Identifier 2017–NE–16–AD. F0511530, using paragraph 2.B., Administration (NARA). For information on
(a) Effective Date Accomplishment Instructions, of Zodiac the availability of this material at NARA, call
Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, Rev. 3, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
This AD is effective December 28, 2018. dated June 2, 2017, is terminating action to www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(b) Affected ADs this AD. locations.html.
None. (i) Credit for Previous Actions Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
You may take credit for inspections and November 16, 2018.
(c) Applicability
modifications performed in accordance with Robert J. Ganley,
(1) This AD applies to all Zodiac Seats
Zodiac Seats France SB No. 536–25–003, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
France Cabin Attendant Seats, 536 Series,
Rev. 2, dated September 16, 2016, or earlier Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
part numbers (P/N) 53600, all dash numbers,
versions, if you performed these actions [FR Doc. 2018–25436 Filed 11–21–18; 8:45 am]
and all serial numbers, with seat pan P/N
before the effective date of this AD.
F0433453, installed. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(2) These appliances are installed on, but (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
not limited to, ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes (AMOCs)
of U.S. registry. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) The Manager, Boston ACO Branch,
(d) Subject FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Federal Aviation Administration
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 2500, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings. found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 14 CFR Part 39
(e) Unsafe Condition principal inspector or local Flight Standards
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9392; Product
This AD was prompted by cracks found in District Office, as appropriate. If sending
Identifier 2016–NM–003–AD; Amendment
a highly concentrated stress area of the seat information directly to the manager of the
39–19499; AD 2018–23–12]
pan hinges. We are issuing this AD to prevent ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the
failure of affected seats. The unsafe person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this RIN 2120–AA64
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
condition, if not addressed, could result in AD. You may email your request to: 9-ane-
injury to the seat occupants. boston-aco-amocrequests@faa.gov. Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Aero
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Evacuation Systems (also known as
(f) Compliance notify your appropriate principal inspector, Air Cruisers Company)
Comply with this AD within the or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
compliance times specified, unless already of the local flight standards district office/ AGENCY:Federal Aviation
done. certificate holding district office. Administration (FAA), DOT.
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| 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 December 28, 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 59288 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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