83 FR 5958 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 29 (February 12, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 29 (February 12, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-02612 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 29 (Monday, February 12, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 5958-5960] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02612] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0104; Product Identifier 2017-CE-036-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-24- 06, which applies to certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. AD 2015-24-06 requires repetitive breakaway torque checks and torqueing of the main landing gear (MLG) brake inlet self-sealing couplings and inserting a dispatch and takeoff limitation to the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual. Since we issued AD 2015-24-06, a modification of the MLG and brake assembly has been developed that when incorporated would terminate the need for the repetitive actions of AD 2015-24-06. This proposed AD would require modifying the MLG and brake assembly. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 29, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31404-2206; telephone: (912) 965-3000; fax: (912) 965-3520; email: [email protected]; internet: www.gulfstream.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 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- 0104; 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 ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, Altanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: 404-474-5569; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0104; Product Identifier 2017-CE-036-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2015-24-06, Amendment 39-18338 (80 FR 75788, December 4, 2015) (``AD 2015-24-06''), for certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model GVI airplanes. AD 2015-24-06 requires repetitive breakaway torque checks and torqueing of the MLG brake inlet self-sealing couplings. AD 2015-24-06 also requires inserting a dispatch and takeoff limitation to the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual to include procedures to follow if certain display indications occur. AD 2015-24-06 resulted from reports of the self-sealing couplings on the MLG brake inlet fitting backing out of the fully seated position. This unsafe condition could lead to loss of hydraulic pressure to the affected brake. We issued AD 2015-24-06 to detect and correct inadequate torque on the self-sealing couplings and prevent loss of braking capability on one or multiple brakes, which could lead to runway overrun or asymmetrical braking that could result in lateral runway excursion. Actions Since AD 2015-24-06 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2015-24-06, a modification for the MLG and brake assembly has been developed that eliminates the self-sealing coupling and uses a permanent hose design. This modification when incorporated would terminate the need for the repetitive breakaway torque checks and torqueing of the brake inlet self-sealing couplings. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Gulfstream G650 Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017; and Gulfstream G650ER Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017. For the applicable model designations, this service information describes procedures to modify the MLG and brake assemblies. 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. [[Page 5959]] FAA's Determination 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 in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain none of the requirements of AD 2015- 24-06. This proposed AD would require modifying the MLG with new tube assemblies without self-sealing couplings and add lock wire. This proposed AD would also require inspecting and modifying the brake assembly. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Although Gulfstream G650 Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017; and Gulfstream G650ER Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017, both contain reporting requirements and return of certain parts to the manufacturer, this proposed AD does not include those requirements. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 162 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of brake hose 65.5 work-hours x $85 per $14,776 $20,343.5 $3,295,647 assemblies, inspection of brake hour = $5,567.50. assembly attachment bolts, and modification of the brake assembly. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders, balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings We have 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 that the proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-24-06, Amendment 39-18338 (80 FR 75788, December 4, 2015), and adding the following new AD: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2018-0104; Product Identifier 2017-CE-36-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by March 29, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-24-06, Amendment 39-18338 (80 FR 75788, December 4, 2015) (``AD 2015-24-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes, serial numbers 6001 and 6003 through 6163, certificated in any category. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model GVI airplanes are also referred to by the marketing designations G650 and G650ER. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Unsafe Condition AD 2015-24-06 was prompted by reports of the main landing gear (MLG) self-sealing couplings on the MLG brake inlet fitting backing out of the fully seated position. This AD was prompted by the development of modifications that when incorporated would terminate the need for repetitive breakaway torque checks and torqueing of the brake [[Page 5960]] inlet self-sealing couplings. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of braking capability on one or multiple brakes. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could lead to runway overrun or asymmetrical braking that could result in lateral runway excursion. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification of the MLG and MLG Brake Assemblies (1) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the MLG and brake assemblies following the Accomplishment Instructions in Gulfstream G650 Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017; and Gulfstream G650ER Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017. (2) Although Gulfstream G650 Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017; and Gulfstream G650ER Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017, both contain reporting requirements and return of certain parts to the manufacturer, this proposed AD does not include those requirements. (3) AD 2015-24-06 required a dispatch and takeoff limitation in the airplane flight manual. Although we did not retain that requirement in this AD, if not already removed, this limitation should be removed after the modification in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD is done. (h) Credit for Previous Actions If done before the effective date of this AD, this AD allows credit for the actions in paragraph (g) of this AD following Gulfstream G650 Customer Bulletin 155, dated July 29, 2016; and Gulfstream G650ER Customer Bulletin 155, dated July 29, 2016. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, Altanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: 404-474-5569; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31404-2206; telephone: (912) 965-3000; fax: (912) 965-3520; email: [email protected]; internet: www.gulfstream.com. You may view copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 5, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02612 Filed 2-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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be accomplished using a method approved DATES: We must receive comments on aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards this proposed AD by March 29, 2018. all comments received by the closing
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation date and may amend this NPRM
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Safety Agency (EASA).
using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments.
(h) Related Information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety methods: receive, without change, to http://
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0254, dated • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any
December 15, 2016, correction dated January http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
4, 2017, for related information. You may instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each
examine the MCAI on the internet at http://
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0093. For • Mail: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
service information related to this AD, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Discussion
contact Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
600152, 71050 Sindelfingen, Germany; W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, We issued AD 2015–24–06,
telephone: +49 703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 Washington, DC 20590. Amendment 39–18338 (80 FR 75788,
1301–136; email: aircraft@solo-germany.com; • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail December 4, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–24–06’’),
internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com. You address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for certain Gulfstream Aerospace
may review copies of the referenced service p.m., Monday through Friday, except
information at the FAA, Policy and
Corporation (Gulfstream) Model GVI
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Federal holidays. airplanes. AD 2015–24–06 requires
Missouri 64106. For information on the For service information identified in repetitive breakaway torque checks and
availability of this material at the FAA, call this NPRM, contact Gulfstream torqueing of the MLG brake inlet self-
(816) 329–4148. Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, sealing couplings. AD 2015–24–06 also
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
Savannah, Georgia 31404–2206; requires inserting a dispatch and takeoff
February 5, 2018. telephone: (912) 965–3000; fax: (912) limitation to the Limitations section of
Melvin J. Johnson,
965–3520; email: pubs@gulfstream.com; the airplane flight manual to include
internet: www.gulfstream.com. You may procedures to follow if certain display
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
view this service information at the indications occur. AD 2015–24–06
FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, resulted from reports of the self-sealing
[FR Doc. 2018–02608 Filed 2–9–18; 8:45 am]
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri couplings on the MLG brake inlet fitting
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64106. For information on the backing out of the fully seated position.
availability of this material at the FAA, This unsafe condition could lead to loss
call (816) 329–4148. of hydraulic pressure to the affected
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Examining the AD Docket brake. We issued AD 2015–24–06 to
Federal Aviation Administration detect and correct inadequate torque on
You may examine the AD docket on the self-sealing couplings and prevent
14 CFR Part 39 the internet at http:// loss of braking capability on one or
www.regulations.gov by searching for multiple brakes, which could lead to
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0104; Product and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– runway overrun or asymmetrical
Identifier 2017–CE–036–AD] 0104; or in person at Docket Operations braking that could result in lateral
RIN 2120–AA64 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday runway excursion.
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream The AD docket contains this NPRM, the Actions Since AD 2015–24–06 Was
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments Issued
received, and other information. The Since we issued AD 2015–24–06, a
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
street address for Docket Operations modification for the MLG and brake
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the assembly has been developed that
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be eliminates the self-sealing coupling and
(NPRM). available in the AD docket shortly after uses a permanent hose design. This
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede receipt. modification when incorporated would
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–24– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: terminate the need for the repetitive
06, which applies to certain Gulfstream Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, breakaway torque checks and torqueing
Aerospace Corporation Model GVI Altanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 of the brake inlet self-sealing couplings.
airplanes. AD 2015–24–06 requires Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
Related Service Information Under 1
repetitive breakaway torque checks and 30337; phone: 404–474–5569; fax: 404–
CFR Part 51
torqueing of the main landing gear 474–5606; email: gideon.jose@faa.gov.
(MLG) brake inlet self-sealing couplings SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We reviewed Gulfstream G650
and inserting a dispatch and takeoff Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated
limitation to the Limitations section of Comments Invited July 26, 2017; and Gulfstream G650ER
the airplane flight manual. Since we We invite you to send any written Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated
issued AD 2015–24–06, a modification relevant data, views, or arguments about July 26, 2017. For the applicable model
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of the MLG and brake assembly has this proposed AD. Send your comments designations, this service information
been developed that when incorporated to an address listed under the describes procedures to modify the MLG
would terminate the need for the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. and brake assemblies. This service
repetitive actions of AD 2015–24–06. FAA–2018–0104; Product Identifier information is reasonably available
This proposed AD would require 2017–CE–036–AD’’ at the beginning of because the interested parties have
modifying the MLG and brake assembly. your comments. We specifically invite access to it through their normal course
We are proposing this AD to address the comments on the overall regulatory, of business or by the means identified
unsafe condition on these products. economic, environmental, and energy in the ADDRESSES section.
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FAA’s Determination This proposed AD would require 2017; and Gulfstream G650ER Customer
modifying the MLG with new tube Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26,
We are proposing this AD because we assemblies without self-sealing 2017, both contain reporting
evaluated all the relevant information couplings and add lock wire. This requirements and return of certain parts
and determined the unsafe condition proposed AD would also require to the manufacturer, this proposed AD
described previously is likely to exist or inspecting and modifying the brake does not include those requirements.
develop in other products of the same assembly.
type design. Costs of Compliance
Differences Between This Proposed AD We estimate that this proposed AD
Proposed AD Requirements and the Service Information affects 162 airplanes of U.S. registry.
This proposed AD would retain none Although Gulfstream G650 Customer We estimate the following costs to
of the requirements of AD 2015–24–06. Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement of brake hose assemblies, in- 65.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,567.50 $14,776 $20,343.5 $3,295,647
spection of brake assembly attachment
bolts, and modification of the brake assem-
bly.
According to the manufacturer, some transport airplanes, and associated PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
of the costs of this proposed AD may be appliances to the Director of the Policy DIRECTIVES
covered under warranty, thereby and Innovation Division.
reducing the cost impact on affected ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
individuals. We do not control warranty Regulatory Findings continues to read as follows:
coverage for affected individuals. As a We have determined that this Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
result, we have included all costs in our proposed AD would not have federalism
cost estimate. § 39.13 [Amended]
implications under Executive Order ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Authority for This Rulemaking 13132. This proposed AD would not removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
Title 49 of the United States Code have a substantial direct effect on the 2015–24–06, Amendment 39–18338 (80
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue States, on the relationship between the FR 75788, December 4, 2015), and
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, national Government and the States, or adding the following new AD:
Section 106, describes the authority of on the distribution of power and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, responsibilities among the various No. FAA–2018–0104; Product Identifier
Aviation Programs, describes in more levels of government. 2017–CE–36–AD.
detail the scope of the Agency’s For the reasons discussed above, I (a) Comments Due Date
authority. certify that the proposed regulation: The FAA must receive comments on this
We are issuing this rulemaking under (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory AD action by March 29, 2018.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (b) Affected ADs
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD replaces AD 2015–24–06,
section, Congress charges the FAA with the DOT Regulatory Policies and Amendment 39–18338 (80 FR 75788,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, December 4, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–24–06’’).
air commerce by prescribing regulations 1979), (c) Applicability
for practices, methods, and procedures (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace
the Administrator finds necessary for in Alaska, and Corporation Model GVI airplanes, serial
safety in air commerce. This regulation numbers 6001 and 6003 through 6163,
is within the scope of that authority (4) Will not have a significant
certificated in any category.
because it addresses an unsafe condition economic impact, positive or negative, Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model
that is likely to exist or develop on on a substantial number of small entities GVI airplanes are also referred to by the
products identified in this rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory marketing designations G650 and G650ER.
action. Flexibility Act. (d) Subject
This AD is issued in accordance with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
authority delegated by the Executive Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Code 32, Landing Gear.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. safety, Incorporation by reference,
(e) Unsafe Condition
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In accordance with that order, issuance Safety.
of ADs is normally a function of the AD 2015–24–06 was prompted by reports
Compliance and Airworthiness The Proposed Amendment of the main landing gear (MLG) self-sealing
couplings on the MLG brake inlet fitting
Division, but during this transition Accordingly, under the authority backing out of the fully seated position. This
period, the Executive Director has delegated to me by the Administrator, AD was prompted by the development of
delegated the authority to issue ADs the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part modifications that when incorporated would
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, terminate the need for repetitive breakaway
39 as follows:
balloons, airships, domestic business jet torque checks and torqueing of the brake
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inlet self-sealing couplings. We are issuing approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
this AD to prevent loss of braking capability including substeps and identified figures, can using the procedures found in 14 CFR
on one or multiple brakes. The unsafe still be done as specified, and the airplane 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
condition, if not addressed, could lead to can be put back in an airworthy condition.
methods:
runway overrun or asymmetrical braking that
could result in lateral runway excursion.
(j) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(1) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(f) Compliance contact Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments.
Comply with this AD within the Altanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia • Fax: 202–493–2251.
compliance times specified, unless already Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: • Mail: U.S. Department of
done. 404–474–5569; fax: 404–474–5606; email:
Transportation, Docket Operations,
gideon.jose@faa.gov.
(g) Modification of the MLG and MLG Brake (2) For service information identified in M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Assemblies this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
(1) Within 6 months after the effective date Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
of this AD, modify the MLG and brake Georgia 31404–2206; telephone: (912) 965– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
assemblies following the Accomplishment 3000; fax: (912) 965–3520; email: pubs@ address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Instructions in Gulfstream G650 Customer gulfstream.com; internet: p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017; www.gulfstream.com. You may view copies Federal holidays.
and Gulfstream G650ER Customer Bulletin of the referenced service information at the For service information identified in
Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017. FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901
(2) Although Gulfstream G650 Customer Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For this NPRM, contact Airbus,
Bulletin Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017; information on the availability of this Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond
and Gulfstream G650ER Customer Bulletin material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Number 155B, dated July 26, 2017, both Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
contain reporting requirements and return of February 5, 2018. 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
certain parts to the manufacturer, this account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
proposed AD does not include those Melvin J. Johnson,
internet http://www.airbus.com. You
requirements. Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
may view this service information at the
(3) AD 2015–24–06 required a dispatch and
takeoff limitation in the airplane flight
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
[FR Doc. 2018–02612 Filed 2–9–18; 8:45 am]
manual. Although we did not retain that Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
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requirement in this AD, if not already information on the availability of this
removed, this limitation should be removed material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
after the modification in paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD is done.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
(h) Credit for Previous Actions Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at http://
If done before the effective date of this AD,
this AD allows credit for the actions in 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
paragraph (g) of this AD following Gulfstream and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0077; Product 0077; or in person at the Docket
G650 Customer Bulletin 155, dated July 29,
Identifier 2017–NM–126–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
2016; and Gulfstream G650ER Customer
Bulletin 155, dated July 29, 2016. RIN 2120–AA64 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(AMOCs) Airworthiness Directives; Airbus contains this NPRM, the regulatory
Airplanes evaluation, any comments received, and
(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The street address for
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Administration (FAA), DOT. the Docket Operations office (telephone
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your section. Comments will be available in
principal inspector or local Flight Standards (NPRM).
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
District Office, as appropriate. If sending SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of Airbus Model A319 and A320 series International Section, Transport
this AD. airplanes; and A321–111, –112, –131, Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 Avenue SW, Renton, Washington
notify your appropriate principal inspector, airplanes. This proposed AD was 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager prompted by reports of battery retaining fax 425–227–1149.
of the local flight standards district office/ rod failures due to quality defects of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
certificate holding district office. material used during parts
(3) For service information that contains Comments Invited
steps that are labeled as Required for
manufacturing. This proposed AD
Compliance (RC), the provisions of would require a detailed inspection of We invite you to send any written
paragraphs (j)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply. the battery retaining rods to identify the relevant data, views, or arguments about
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including rod manufacturer, replacement of the this proposal. Send your comments to
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
substeps under an RC step and any figures battery retaining rods with serviceable an address listed under the ADDRESSES
identified in an RC step, must be done to rods if necessary, and the addition of section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required the applicable service information label 2018–0077; Product Identifier 2017–
for any deviations to RC steps, including on each rod if necessary. We are
substeps and identified figures.
NM–126–AD’’ at the beginning of your
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
proposing this AD to address the unsafe comments. We specifically invite
deviated from using accepted methods in condition on these products. comments on the overall regulatory,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy
or inspection program without obtaining this proposed AD by March 29, 2018. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 29, 2018. | |
| Contact | Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, Altanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: 404-474-5569; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 5958 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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