83 FR 60374 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 227 (November 26, 2018)

Page Range		60374-60376
FR Document		2018-25495

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that certain fuel probes indicated misleading fuel quantities on the engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS). This proposed AD would require a functional check of certain fuel probes, and replacement with a serviceable part if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0964; Product Identifier 2018-NM-127-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by reports that certain fuel probes indicated misleading
fuel quantities on the engine indicating and crew alerting system
(EICAS). This proposed AD would require a functional check of certain
fuel probes, and replacement with a serviceable part if necessary. We
are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 10,
2019.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Saab AB,
Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13
18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0964; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0964;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-127-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because
of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2018-0187, dated August 29, 2018 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Saab AB, Saab
Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. The MCAI states:

Occurrences were reported that certain fuel probes, installed on
SAAB 2000 aeroplanes, indicated misleading fuel quantities on the
engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS). The
investigation results suggest that this may be an ageing phenomenon,
leading to deteriorated capacity of the fuel probes.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
incorrect fuel reading, possibly resulting in fuel starvation and
uncommanded engine in-flight shut-down, with consequent reduced
control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, SAAB issued the SB
[service bulletin] to provide instructions for a functional check.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time functional check of the fuel quantity system and the fuel low
level EICAS warnings to determine whether any affected parts are out
of tolerance and, depending on findings, replacement of those
affected parts.

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-
0964.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued Service Bulletin 2000-28-028,
dated April 19, 2018. This service information describes procedures for
a functional check of the fuel indicator gauging accuracy and the low
level warning, and for replacing the affected part with a serviceable
part if necessary. This service information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.

Difference Between MCAI and Proposed AD

The MCAI requires corrective actions if a functional check reveals
that any fuel indicator value is out of tolerance, according to the
limits and conditions specified in the Master Minimum Equipment List
(MMEL). This proposed AD does not refer to the MMEL because operators
are required by 14 CFR part 91 to have a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
to operate with inoperable equipment, and the acceptable limits and
conditions for the fuel indicator values cannot be in an MEL without

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first being part of the MMEL. Paragraph (i) of this proposed AD
therefore states that the corrective actions that would be required
based on the results of the functional check would depend on the limits
and conditions specified in the operator's MEL.

Costs of Compliance

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

Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $680........................... $0 $680 $5,440
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
action that would be required based on the results of any required
actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need this on-condition action:

Estimated Costs of On-Condition Action
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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2 work-hour x $85 per hour = $170..... $6,295 $6,465
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Authority for This Rulemaking

Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

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

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems): Docket No. FAA-2018-0964; Product Identifier 2018-NM-
127-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

We must receive comments by January 10, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

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

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by reports that certain fuel probes
indicated misleading fuel quantities on the engine indicating and
crew alerting system (EICAS). We are issuing this AD to address
deteriorated capacity of the fuel probes, which could lead to
incorrect fuel reading, possibly resulting in fuel starvation and
uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown, and consequent reduced
control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Definitions

(1) An affected part is a fuel probe having part number (P/N)
20136-0101, P/N 20136-0102, P/N 20136-0103, P/N 20136-0104, P/N
20136-0105, or P/N 20136-0106; with fuel low level sensors having P/
N 20137-0101.
(2) A serviceable part is an affected part that has accumulated
less than 1,500 total flight hours or has reached 12 months since
first installation on an airplane.

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(h) Functional Check

Within 1,500 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, accomplish a functional check of
the fuel indicator gauging accuracy and the low level warning, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
Bulletin 2000-28-028, dated April 19, 2018.

(i) Corrective Action

If the functional check required by paragraph (h) of this AD is
found to be out of tolerance, within the limits and under the
applicable conditions, as specified in the operator's Minimum
Equipment List, replace the affected part with a serviceable part,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service
Bulletin 2000-28-028, dated April 19, 2018.

(j) Parts Installation Limitation

As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, an affected part, unless it is a serviceable part, as
defined in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(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 (l)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(l) Related Information

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0187, dated August 29,
2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0964.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3220.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab
AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone
+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206-231-3195.

Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 8, 2018.
Chris Spangenberg,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for To address this potential unsafe condition,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– SAAB issued the SB [service bulletin] to
Federal Aviation Administration 0964; or in person at Docket Operations provide instructions for a functional check.
For the reason described above, this
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
[EASA] AD requires a one-time functional
14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays. check of the fuel quantity system and the fuel
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0964; Product The AD docket contains this NPRM, the low level EICAS warnings to determine
Identifier 2018–NM–127–AD] regulatory evaluation, any comments whether any affected parts are out of
received, and other information. The tolerance and, depending on findings,
RIN 2120–AA64 street address for Docket Operations replacement of those affected parts.
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the You may examine the MCAI in the
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be AD docket on the internet at http://
Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as
available in the AD docket shortly after www.regulations.gov by searching for
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)
receipt. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Airplanes
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 0964.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Administration (FAA), DOT. Engineer, International Section, Related Service Information Under 1
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 CFR Part 51
(NPRM). South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued
telephone and fax 206–231–3220. Service Bulletin 2000–28–028, dated
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new April 19, 2018. This service information
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab describes procedures for a functional
AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB Comments Invited check of the fuel indicator gauging
2000 airplanes. This proposed AD was We invite you to send any written accuracy and the low level warning, and
prompted by reports that certain fuel relevant data, views, or arguments about for replacing the affected part with a
probes indicated misleading fuel this proposal. Send your comments to serviceable part if necessary. This
quantities on the engine indicating and an address listed under the ADDRESSES service information is reasonably
crew alerting system (EICAS). This section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– available because the interested parties
proposed AD would require a functional 2018–0964; Product Identifier 2018– have access to it through their normal
check of certain fuel probes, and NM–127–AD’’ at the beginning of your course of business or by the means
replacement with a serviceable part if comments. We specifically invite identified in the ADDRESSES section.
necessary. We are proposing this AD to comments on the overall regulatory,
address the unsafe condition on these FAA’s Determination
economic, environmental, and energy
products. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider This product has been approved by
DATES: We must receive comments on all comments received by the closing the aviation authority of another
this proposed AD by January 10, 2019. date and may amend this NPRM country, and is approved for operation
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, because of those comments. in the United States. Pursuant to our
using the procedures found in 14 CFR We will post all comments we bilateral agreement with the State of
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following receive, without change, to http:// Design Authority, we have been notified
methods: www.regulations.gov, including any of the unsafe condition described in the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to personal information you provide. We MCAI and service information
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the will also post a report summarizing each referenced above. We are proposing this
instructions for submitting comments. substantive verbal contact we receive AD because we evaluated all the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. about this NPRM. relevant information and determined
• Mail: U.S. Department of the unsafe condition described
Discussion previously is likely to exist or develop
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room The European Aviation Safety Agency on other products of the same type
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent design.
Washington, DC 20590. for the Member States of the European
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Directive 2018–0187, dated August 29, This proposed AD would require
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 2018 (referred to after this as the accomplishing the actions specified in
Federal holidays. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness the service information described
For service information identified in Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct previously.
this NPRM, contact Saab AB, Saab an unsafe condition for all Saab AB, Difference Between MCAI and
Aeronautics, SE–581 88, Linköping, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 Proposed AD
Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax airplanes. The MCAI states:
+46 13 18 4874; email The MCAI requires corrective actions
Occurrences were reported that certain fuel
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; probes, installed on SAAB 2000 aeroplanes,
if a functional check reveals that any
internet http://www.saabgroup.com. indicated misleading fuel quantities on the fuel indicator value is out of tolerance,
You may view this service information engine indicating and crew alerting system according to the limits and conditions
at the FAA, Transport Standards (EICAS). The investigation results suggest specified in the Master Minimum
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des that this may be an ageing phenomenon, Equipment List (MMEL). This proposed
Moines, WA. For information on the leading to deteriorated capacity of the fuel AD does not refer to the MMEL because
probes. operators are required by 14 CFR part 91
availability of this material at the FAA, This condition, if not detected and
call 206–231–3195. to have a Minimum Equipment List
corrected, could lead to incorrect fuel
reading, possibly resulting in fuel starvation (MEL) to operate with inoperable
Examining the AD Docket equipment, and the acceptable limits
and uncommanded engine in-flight shut-
You may examine the AD docket on down, with consequent reduced control of and conditions for the fuel indicator
the internet at http:// the aeroplane. values cannot be in an MEL without

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first being part of the MMEL. Paragraph limits and conditions specified in the Costs of Compliance
(i) of this proposed AD therefore states operator’s MEL. We estimate that this proposed AD
that the corrective actions that would be affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
required based on the results of the estimate the following costs to comply
functional check would depend on the with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators

8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 .......................................................................................... $0 $680 $5,440

We estimate the following costs to do of any required actions. We have no way that might need this on-condition
any necessary on-condition action that of determining the number of aircraft action:
would be required based on the results

ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTION
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product

2 work-hour × $85 per hour = $170 ........................................................................................................................ $6,295 $6,465

Authority for This Rulemaking substantial direct effect on the States, on Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly
the relationship between the national Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems):
Title 49 of the United States Code Docket No. FAA–2018–0964; Product
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Government and the States, or on the
Identifier 2018–NM–127–AD.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, distribution of power and
section 106, describes the authority of responsibilities among the various (a) Comments Due Date
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: levels of government. We must receive comments by January 10,
Aviation Programs, describes in more For the reasons discussed above, I 2019.
detail the scope of the Agency’s certify this proposed regulation: (b) Affected ADs
authority. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
None.
We are issuing this rulemaking under action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (c) Applicability
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to all Saab AB, Saab
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB,
section, Congress charges the FAA with 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Alaska; and airplanes, certificated in any category.
air commerce by prescribing regulations 4. Will not have a significant (d) Subject
for practices, methods, and procedures economic impact, positive or negative, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
the Administrator finds necessary for on a substantial number of small entities America Code 28, Fuel.
safety in air commerce. This regulation under the criteria of the Regulatory (e) Reason
is within the scope of that authority Flexibility Act.
because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD was prompted by reports that
that is likely to exist or develop on List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 certain fuel probes indicated misleading fuel
quantities on the engine indicating and crew
products identified in this rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation alerting system (EICAS). We are issuing this
action. safety, Incorporation by reference, AD to address deteriorated capacity of the
This proposed AD is issued in Safety. fuel probes, which could lead to incorrect
accordance with authority delegated by fuel reading, possibly resulting in fuel
the Executive Director, Aircraft The Proposed Amendment starvation and uncommanded engine in-
Certification Service, as authorized by Accordingly, under the authority flight shutdown, and consequent reduced
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance delegated to me by the Administrator, control of the airplane.
with that order, issuance of ADs is the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (f) Compliance
normally a function of the Compliance 39 as follows: Comply with this AD within the
and Airworthiness Division, but during compliance times specified, unless already
this transition period, the Executive PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS done.
Director has delegated the authority to DIRECTIVES
(g) Definitions
issue ADs applicable to transport
category airplanes to the Director of the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (1) An affected part is a fuel probe having
continues to read as follows: part number (P/N) 20136–0101, P/N 20136–
System Oversight Division.
0102, P/N 20136–0103, P/N 20136–0104, P/
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. N 20136–0105, or P/N 20136–0106; with fuel
Regulatory Findings
§ 39.13 [Amended] low level sensors having P/N 20137–0101.
We determined that this proposed AD (2) A serviceable part is an affected part
would not have federalism implications ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding that has accumulated less than 1,500 total
under Executive Order 13132. This the following new airworthiness flight hours or has reached 12 months since
proposed AD would not have a directive (AD): first installation on an airplane.

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(h) Functional Check SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone www.regulations.gov by searching for
Within 1,500 flight hours or 12 months +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
after the effective date of this AD, whichever saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; 0991; or in person at Docket Operations
occurs first, accomplish a functional check of internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
the fuel indicator gauging accuracy and the may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
low level warning, in accordance with the The AD docket contains this proposed
Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Bulletin 2000–28–028, dated April 19, 2018. information on the availability of this AD, the economic evaluation, any
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. comments received, and other
(i) Corrective Action information. The street address for
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
If the functional check required by November 8, 2018. Docket Operations (telephone 800–647–
paragraph (h) of this AD is found to be out 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
of tolerance, within the limits and under the Chris Spangenberg,
Comments will be available in the AD
applicable conditions, as specified in the Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
operator’s Minimum Equipment List, replace Aircraft Certification Service. docket shortly after receipt.
the affected part with a serviceable part, in
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As of the effective date of this AD, no www.helicoptertech.com. You may
person may install, on any airplane, an Federal Aviation Administration
affected part, unless it is a serviceable part, review the referenced service
as defined in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. 14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance information identified in this proposed
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
Airworthiness Directives; MD rule, contact MD Helicopters, Inc., Attn:
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) Helicopters Customer Support Division, 4555 E.
AD, if requested using the procedures found McDowell Rd., Mail Stop M615, Mesa,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR AZ 85215–9734; telephone 1–800–388–
Administration (FAA), DOT.
39.19, send your request to your principal 3378; fax 480–346–6813; or at http://
inspector or local Flight Standards District ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking www.mdhelicopters.com.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information (NPRM).
directly to the International Section, send it FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
to the attention of the person identified in SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Galib Abumeri, Aviation Safety
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may airworthiness directive (AD) for MDHI Engineer, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Model 369A, 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, Compliance and Airworthiness
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N Division, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd.,
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate helicopters. This proposed AD would Lakewood, California 90712; telephone
principal inspector, or lacking a principal require inspecting each main rotor blade (562) 627–5374; email galib.abumeri@
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding (MRB) for a crack. This proposed AD is faa.gov.
district office. prompted by reports of cracked MRBs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any The actions of this proposed AD are
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective intended to address an unsafe condition Comments Invited
actions from a manufacturer, the action must on these helicopters. We invite you to participate in this
be accomplished using a method approved DATES: We must receive comments on rulemaking by submitting written
by the Manager, International Section, comments, data, or views. We also
this proposed AD by January 25, 2019.
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ADDRESSES: You may send comments by invite comments relating to the
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’s EASA Design any of the following methods: economic, environmental, energy, or
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to federalism impacts that might result
the DOA, the approval must include the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the from adopting the proposals in this
DOA-authorized signature. online instructions for sending your document. The most helpful comments
(l) Related Information comments electronically. reference a specific portion of the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposal, explain the reason for any
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. recommended change, and include
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0187, dated Department of Transportation, Docket supporting data. To ensure the docket
August 29, 2018, for related information. Operations, M–30, West Building does not contain duplicate comments,
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 commenters should send only one copy
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC of written comments, or if comments are
by searching for and locating Docket No. 20590–0001. filed electronically, commenters should
FAA–2018–0964. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the submit only one time.
(2) For more information about this AD, ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 We will file in the docket all
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace comments that we receive, as well as a
Engineer, International Section, Transport p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Federal holidays. report summarizing each substantive
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and public contact with FAA personnel
Examining the AD Docket concerning this proposed rulemaking.
fax 206–231–3220.
(3) For service information identified in You may examine the AD docket on Before acting on this proposal, we will
this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, the internet at http:// consider all comments we receive on or

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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 January 10, 2019.
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 60374
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 60374 - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 227 (November 26, 2018)

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