83 FR 63394 - 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 236 (December 10, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 236 (December 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-26530 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 236 (Monday, December 10, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63394-63396] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-26530] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0797; Product Identifier 2018-NM-096-AD; Amendment 39-19521; AD 2018-25-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-11-07, which applied to all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. AD 2018-11-07 required a one-time inspection of an affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing and the adjacent area of the installed support brackets, a thickness measurement of the affected lug, repetitive inspections of the affected aileron bellcrank support brackets, and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2018-11-07 also provided an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD retains the actions of AD 2018-11-07 and requires the terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD was prompted by a determination that it is necessary to require the terminating action. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 14, 2019. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 13, 2018 (83 FR 24399, May 29, 2018). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE-581 88, Link[ouml]ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email [email protected]; internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0797. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0797; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2018-11-07, Amendment 39-19295 (83 FR 24399, May 29, 2018) (``AD 2018-11-07''). AD 2018-11-07 applied to all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 19, 2018 (83 FR 47321). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that further rulemaking is necessary to include the requirement to replace all affected support brackets. The NPRM proposed to continue to require one-time inspection of the affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing and the adjacent area of the installed aileron bellcrank support brackets, a thickness measurement of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing, repetitive inspections of the affected aileron bellcrank support brackets, and corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require the replacement of all affected support brackets. We are issuing this AD to address the defect of the aileron bellcrank support bracket, which, in the event of an aileron jam, could lead to failure of the support bracket and result in reduced controllability of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0103, dated April 30, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the [[Page 63395]] MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. 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-2018-0797. 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 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27- 056, dated April 18, 2018. This service information was incorporated by reference in AD 2018-11-07 on June 13, 2018 (83 FR 24399, May 29, 2018). This service information describes procedures for a detailed visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including missing paint) of the affected lug and the adjacent area of the installed aileron bellcrank support brackets on the left-hand and right-hand wings; a thickness measurement of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing; and replacement of aileron bellcrank support brackets. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Up to 19 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up to $18,074.......... Up to $19,689.......... Up to $157,512. $1,615. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data for the on-condition costs specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-11-07, Amendment 39-19295 (83 FR 24399, May 29, 2018), and adding the following new AD: 2018-25-10 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems): Amendment 39-19521; Docket No. FAA-2018-0797; Product Identifier 2018-NM-096-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 14, 2019. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2018-11-07, Amendment 39-19295 (83 FR 24399, May 29, 2018) (``AD 2018-11-07''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the identification of a manufacturing defect on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets that resulted in insufficient material [[Page 63396]] thickness of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct a defect of the aileron bellcrank support bracket, which, in the event of an aileron jam, could lead to failure of the support bracket and result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Definitions, With No Changes (1) This paragraph restates the definition specified in paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2018-11-07, with no changes. For the purposes of this AD, affected support brackets are aileron bellcrank support brackets, part number (P/N) 7327993-813 and P/N 7327993-814, for which it has been determined that the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 millimeters (mm) (0.108 inch (in.)), as specified in Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. (2) This paragraph restates the definition specified in paragraph (g)(2) of AD 2018-11-07, with no changes. For the purposes of this AD, serviceable support brackets are aileron bellcrank support brackets, P/N 7327993-813 and P/N 7327993-814, for which it has been determined that the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of 2.75 mm (0.108 in.) or more, as specified in Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27- 056, dated April 18, 2018. (h) Retained One-Time Inspection, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2018-11-07, with no changes. Within 100 flight cycles or 30 days, whichever occurs first after June 13, 2018 (the effective date of AD 2018-11-07), accomplish a detailed visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including missing paint) of the affected lug and the adjacent area of the aileron bellcrank support brackets installed on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wings, and measure the thickness of the affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. (i) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2018-11-07, with no changes. If, during the measurement required by paragraph (h) of this AD, it is determined that the affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm (0.108 in.), at intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles, accomplish a detailed visual inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including missing paint) of that affected support bracket in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27- 056, dated April 18, 2018. Accomplishing the replacement specified in paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the repetitive inspections required by this paragraph for that bracket. (j) Retained Corrective Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2018-11-07, with no changes. If, during any inspection required by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, any crack, corrosion, or damage (including missing paint) is found, before further flight, obtain corrective actions instructions approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. Accomplish the corrective actions within the compliance time specified therein. If no compliance time is specified in the corrective actions instructions, accomplish the corrective action before further flight. (k) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD 2018-11-07, with no changes. As of June 13, 2018 (the effective date of AD 2018-11-07), it is allowed to install on any airplane an aileron bellcrank support bracket P/N 7327993-813 or P/N 7327993- 814, provided it is a serviceable support bracket. (l) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, replace each affected support bracket with a serviceable support bracket, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. Replacing each affected support bracket terminates the inspections required by paragraph (i) of this AD for that airplane. (m) Other FAA AD Provisions (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2018-11-07, are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0103, dated April 30, 2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0797. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. (o) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on June 13, 2018 (83 FR 24399, May 29, 2018). (i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-056, dated April 18, 2018. (ii) [Reserved] (4) 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 [email protected]; internet http://www.saabgroup.com. (5) 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. (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 29, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-26530 Filed 12-7-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http://
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight www.regulations.gov by searching for
standards district office/certificate holding
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
district office. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0797; Product 0797; or in person at Docket Operations
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2018–NM–096–AD; Amendment between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 39–19521; AD 2018–25–10] through Friday, except Federal holidays.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must The AD docket contains this final rule,
be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64
by the Manager, International Section,
the regulatory evaluation, any
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, comments received, and other
the European Aviation Safety Agency Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as information. The address for Docket
(EASA); or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Airplanes U.S. Department of Transportation,
approved by the DOA, the approval must Docket Operations, M–30, West
include the DOA-authorized signature. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Administration (FAA), Department of 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(l) Related Information
Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0077, dated Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
April 6, 2018, for related information. This
SUMMARY: We are superseding
Engineer, International Section,
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–11–
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 07, which applied to all Saab AB, Saab
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000
telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
2018–0767. airplanes. AD 2018–11–07 required a
(2) For more information about this AD, one-time inspection of an affected lug SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, attaching the aileron bellcrank support Discussion
International Section, Transport Standards bracket to the rear spar of the wing and
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des We issued a notice of proposed
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
the adjacent area of the installed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
231–3226. support brackets, a thickness part 39 to supersede AD 2018–11–07,
measurement of the affected lug, Amendment 39–19295 (83 FR 24399,
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference repetitive inspections of the affected May 29, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–11–07’’). AD
(1) The Director of the Federal Register aileron bellcrank support brackets, and 2018–11–07 applied to all Saab AB,
approved the incorporation by reference corrective actions if necessary. AD
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000
2018–11–07 also provided an optional airplanes. The NPRM published in the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR terminating action for the repetitive
part 51. Federal Register on September 19, 2018
(2) You must use this service information
inspections. This AD retains the actions (83 FR 47321). The NPRM was
as applicable to do the actions required by of AD 2018–11–07 and requires the prompted by a determination that
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. terminating action for the repetitive further rulemaking is necessary to
(i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32– inspections. This AD was prompted by include the requirement to replace all
163, Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018. a determination that it is necessary to affected support brackets. The NPRM
(ii) [Reserved] require the terminating action. We are proposed to continue to require one-
(3) For service information identified in issuing this AD to address the unsafe
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., time inspection of the affected lug
condition on these products. attaching the aileron bellcrank support
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; DATES: This AD is effective January 14, bracket to the rear spar of the wing and
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 2019. the adjacent area of the installed aileron
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ The Director of the Federal Register bellcrank support brackets, a thickness
fokker.com; internet http:// approved the incorporation by reference measurement of the affected lug
www.myfokkerfleet.com. of a certain publication listed in this AD attaching the support bracket to the rear
(4) You may view this service information as of June 13, 2018 (83 FR 24399, May spar of the wing, repetitive inspections
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 29, 2018).
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
of the affected aileron bellcrank support
ADDRESSES: For service information brackets, and corrective actions if
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. identified in this final rule, contact Saab necessary. The NPRM also proposed to
(5) You may view this service information AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE–581 88, require the replacement of all affected
that is incorporated by reference at the Linköping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 support brackets. We are issuing this AD
National Archives and Records 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email to address the defect of the aileron
Administration (NARA). For information on saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; bellcrank support bracket, which, in the
the availability of this material at NARA, call internet http://www.saabgroup.com. event of an aileron jam, could lead to
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// You may view this referenced service failure of the support bracket and result
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
information at the FAA, Transport in reduced controllability of the
locations.html.
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., airplane.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Des Moines, WA. For information on the The European Aviation Safety Agency
November 23, 2018. availability of this material at the FAA, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
John P. Piccola, call 206–231–3195. It is also available for the Member States of the European
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, on the internet at http:// Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0103,
Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for dated April 30, 2018 (referred to after
[FR Doc. 2018–26463 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– this as the Mandatory Continuing
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MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition editorial changes. We have determined damage (including missing paint) of the
for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model that these minor changes: affected lug and the adjacent area of the
SAAB 2000 airplanes. You may examine • Are consistent with the intent that installed aileron bellcrank support
the MCAI in the AD docket on the was proposed in the NPRM for brackets on the left-hand and right-hand
internet at http://www.regulations.gov addressing the unsafe condition; and wings; a thickness measurement of the
by searching for and locating Docket No. • Do not add any additional burden affected lug attaching the support
FAA–2018–0797. upon the public than was already bracket to the rear spar of the wing; and
proposed in the NPRM. replacement of aileron bellcrank
Comments
support brackets. This service
Related Service Information Under 1
We gave the public the opportunity to information is reasonably available
CFR Part 51
participate in developing this final rule. because the interested parties have
We received no comments on the NPRM Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics has issued access to it through their normal course
or on the determination of the cost to Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056, of business or by the means identified
the public. dated April 18, 2018. This service in the ADDRESSES section.
information was incorporated by
Conclusion reference in AD 2018–11–07 on June 13, Costs of Compliance
We reviewed the relevant data and 2018 (83 FR 24399, May 29, 2018). This We estimate that this AD affects 8
determined that air safety and the service information describes airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
public interest require adopting this procedures for a detailed visual the following costs to comply with this
final rule as proposed, except for minor inspection for cracks, corrosion, and AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Up to 19 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,615 .................................................... Up to $18,074 ....... Up to $19,689 ....... Up to $157,512.
We have received no definitive data the Director of the System Oversight PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
for the on-condition costs specified in Division. DIRECTIVES
this AD.
Regulatory Findings ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows:
We determined that this AD will not
Title 49 of the United States Code have federalism implications under Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Executive Order 13132. This AD will
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, § 39.13 [Amended]
not have a substantial direct effect on
section 106, describes the authority of the States, on the relationship between ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the national government and the States, removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
Aviation Programs, describes in more or on the distribution of power and 2018–11–07, Amendment 39–19295 (83
detail the scope of the Agency’s responsibilities among the various FR 24399, May 29, 2018), and adding
authority. levels of government. the following new AD:
We are issuing this rulemaking under
For the reasons discussed above, I 2018–25–10 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: certify that this AD:
Aerosystems): Amendment 39–19521;
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Docket No. FAA–2018–0797; Product
section, Congress charges the FAA with action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Identifier 2018–NM–096–AD.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (a) Effective Date
air commerce by prescribing regulations DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD is effective January 14, 2019.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
the Administrator finds necessary for 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (b) Affected ADs
safety in air commerce. This regulation Alaska; and This AD replaces AD 2018–11–07,
is within the scope of that authority Amendment 39–19295 (83 FR 24399, May 29,
because it addresses an unsafe condition 4. Will not have a significant 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–11–07’’).
that is likely to exist or develop on economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities (c) Applicability
products identified in this rulemaking
action. under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab
Flexibility Act. Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB,
This AD is issued in accordance with Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000
authority delegated by the Executive List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 airplanes, certificated in any category, all
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, manufacturer serial numbers.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, (d) Subject
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the Safety. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Compliance and Airworthiness America Code 27, Flight controls.
Adoption of the Amendment
Division, but during this transition (e) Reason
period, the Executive Director has Accordingly, under the authority This AD was prompted by the
delegated the authority to issue ADs delegated to me by the Administrator, identification of a manufacturing defect on
applicable to transport category the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as certain aileron bellcrank support brackets
airplanes and associated appliances to follows: that resulted in insufficient material
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thickness of the affected lug attaching the repetitive inspections required by this Standards Branch, FAA; or the European
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing. paragraph for that bracket. Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB,
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct Saab Aeronautics’ EASA Design Organization
(j) Retained Corrective Actions, With No
a defect of the aileron bellcrank support Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
Changes
bracket, which, in the event of an aileron the approval must include the DOA-
jam, could lead to failure of the support This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2018–11–07, with no authorized signature.
bracket and result in reduced controllability
of the airplane. changes. If, during any inspection required (n) Related Information
by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, any crack,
(f) Compliance corrosion, or damage (including missing (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Comply with this AD within the paint) is found, before further flight, obtain Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
compliance times specified, unless already corrective actions instructions approved by Airworthiness Directive 2018–0103, dated
done. the Manager, International Section, Transport April 30, 2018, for related information. This
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
(g) Retained Definitions, With No Changes Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Saab AB, internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(1) This paragraph restates the definition Saab Aeronautics’ EASA Design Organization searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
specified in paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2018–11– Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, 2018–0797.
07, with no changes. For the purposes of this the approval must include the DOA-
(2) For more information about this AD,
AD, affected support brackets are aileron authorized signature. Accomplish the
corrective actions within the compliance contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
bellcrank support brackets, part number Engineer, International Section, Transport
(P/N) 7327993–813 and P/N 7327993–814, time specified therein. If no compliance time
is specified in the corrective actions Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
for which it has been determined that the
instructions, accomplish the corrective action St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
affected lug attaching the support bracket to
the rear spar of the wing has a thickness of before further flight. fax 206–231–3220.
less than 2.75 millimeters (mm) (0.108 inch (k) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, (o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(in.)), as specified in Saab Service Bulletin With No Changes
2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
This paragraph restates the requirements of approved the incorporation by reference
(2) This paragraph restates the definition
paragraph (m) of AD 2018–11–07, with no (IBR) of the service information listed in this
specified in paragraph (g)(2) of AD 2018–11–
changes. As of June 13, 2018 (the effective
07, with no changes. For the purposes of this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
date of AD 2018–11–07), it is allowed to
AD, serviceable support brackets are aileron part 51.
install on any airplane an aileron bellcrank
bellcrank support brackets, P/N 7327993–813 support bracket P/N 7327993–813 or P/N (2) You must use this service information
and P/N 7327993–814, for which it has been 7327993–814, provided it is a serviceable as applicable to do the actions required by
determined that the affected lug attaching the support bracket. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
support bracket to the rear spar of the wing (3) The following service information was
has a thickness of 2.75 mm (0.108 in.) or (l) New Requirement of This AD:
approved for IBR on June 13, 2018 (83 FR
more, as specified in Saab Service Bulletin Replacement
2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018. 24399, May 29, 2018).
Within 6 months after the effective date of (i) Saab Service Bulletin 2000–27–056,
(h) Retained One-Time Inspection, With No this AD, replace each affected support
dated April 18, 2018.
Changes bracket with a serviceable support bracket, in
accordance with the Accomplishment (ii) [Reserved]
This paragraph restates the requirements of Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000– (4) For service information identified in
paragraph (h) of AD 2018–11–07, with no 27–056, dated April 18, 2018. Replacing each this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
changes. Within 100 flight cycles or 30 days, affected support bracket terminates the SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone
whichever occurs first after June 13, 2018 inspections required by paragraph (i) of this +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
(the effective date of AD 2018–11–07), AD for that airplane. saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
accomplish a detailed visual inspection for
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
cracks, corrosion, and damage (including
missing paint) of the affected lug and the (5) You may view this service information
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
adjacent area of the aileron bellcrank support at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
brackets installed on the left-hand (LH) and Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
right-hand (RH) wings, and measure the has the authority to approve AMOCs for this information on the availability of this
thickness of the affected lug attaching the AD, if requested using the procedures found material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (6) You may view this service information
spar of the wing, in accordance with the 39.19, send your request to your principal that is incorporated by reference at the
Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service inspector or local Flight Standards District National Archives and Records
Bulletin 2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018. Office, as appropriate. If sending information Administration (NARA). For information on
directly to the International Section, send it the availability of this material at NARA, call
(i) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With No
to the attention of the person identified in 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Changes
paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may
This paragraph restates the requirements of www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
paragraph (i) of AD 2018–11–07, with no REQUESTS@faa.gov. locations.html.
changes. If, during the measurement required (i) Before using any approved AMOC, Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
by paragraph (h) of this AD, it is determined notify your appropriate principal inspector, November 29, 2018.
that the affected lug attaching the aileron or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of of the local flight standards district office/ James Cashdollar,
the wing has a thickness of less than 2.75 mm certificate holding district office. Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
(0.108 in.), at intervals not to exceed 100 (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD Aircraft Certification Service.
flight cycles, accomplish a detailed visual 2018–11–07, are approved as AMOCs for the [FR Doc. 2018–26530 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am]
inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage corresponding provisions of this AD.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(including missing paint) of that affected (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
support bracket in accordance with the effective date of this AD, for any requirement
Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
Bulletin 2000–27–056, dated April 18, 2018. a manufacturer, the action must be
Accomplishing the replacement specified in accomplished using a method approved by
paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the the Manager, International Section, Transport
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective January 14, 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 63394 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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