[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3583-3585]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-1126]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0995; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-243-AD;
Amendment 39-16920; AD 2012-01-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 328
Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by AvCraft
Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model
328-100 and 328-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a manufacturer
safety analyses review on flight control which resulted in
recommendations for reduced repetitive inspection intervals for the
flight controls certification maintenance requirements (CMR) of the
tab-to-actuator linkage. This AD requires revising the airplane
maintenance program by incorporating certain CMR tasks. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of these components or their constituent
parts which could lead to reduced control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 29, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 29,
2012.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-
1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2011 (76
FR 61638). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Based on in-service experience, the System Safety Analyses for
the Flight Controls have been reviewed and their conclusions have
been accepted during the latest Candidate Maintenance Coordination
Committee meeting.
This review resulted in reduced inspection intervals,
specifically for the flight controls tab-to-actuator linkage CMR
repetitive inspections, which have been identified as mandatory
actions for continued airworthiness.
Failure of these components or their constituent parts could
lead to reduced control of the aeroplane.
Consistent with the [European Aviation Safety Agency] EASA
policy to require compliance with any new and reduced airworthiness
limitations by taking AD action and for the reasons described above,
this EASA AD requires the accomplishment of the reduced-interval
repetitive inspections and, depending on findings, related
corrective action(s). In addition, this [EASA] AD requires the
implementation of the affected reduced inspection intervals and
associated corrective actions into the operator's approved
maintenance programme.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (76 FR 61638, October 5,
2011) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD 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 (76 FR 61638, October 5, 2011) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 61638, October 5, 2011).
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 63 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $5,355, or $85 per product.
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.
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 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); and
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. We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD
docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM (76 FR 61638, October 5,
2011), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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
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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 AD:
2012-01-08 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate Previously
Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier
Luftfahrt GmbH): Amendment 39-16920. Docket No. FAA-2011-0995;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-243-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 29,
2012.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate
Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH;
Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes;
certificated in any category; all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a manufacturer safety analysis review on
flight control which resulted in recommendations for reduced
repetitive inspection intervals for the flight controls
certification maintenance requirements (CMR) of the tab-to-actuator
linkage. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of these
components or their constituent parts which could lead to reduced
control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Maintenance Program Revision
Within 100 flight hours after the effective date of this AD:
Revise the airplane maintenance program by incorporating the
applicable CMR tasks identified in table 1 of this AD.
Table 1--CMR Tasks
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Model-- Task No.-- Task description-- Identified in--
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328-100 airplanes.................... Task 27-10-00-09....... Visual Check of 328 Support Services
Mechanical Linkages: Dornier 328
Aileron Trim Tab to Certification
Actuator. Maintenance
Requirements Document
TM-CMR-010793-ALL,
Revision 13, dated
April 30, 2007.
328-100 airplanes.................... Task 27-20-00-09....... Visual Check of 328 Support Services
Mechanical Linkages: Dornier 328
Rudder Trim Tab/Spring Certification
Tab to Actuator. Maintenance
Requirements Document
TM-CMR-010793-ALL,
Revision 13, dated
April 30, 2007.
328-100 airplanes.................... Task 27-30-00-13....... Visual Check of 328 Support Services
Mechanical Linkages: Dornier 328
Elevator Trim Tabs to Certification
Actuator. Maintenance
Requirements Document
TM-CMR-010793-ALL,
Revision 13, dated
April 30, 2007.
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328-300 airplanes.................... Task 27-10-00-13....... Visual Check of 328 Support Services
Linkage: Aileron Trim Dornier 328JET
Tab to Actuator. Certification
Maintenance
Requirements Document
TM-CMR-010599-ALL,
Revision 2, dated May
1, 2007.
328-300 airplanes.................... Task 27-20-00-11....... Visual Check of 328 Support Services
Linkage: Rudder Trim Dornier 328JET
Tab/Spring Tab. Certification
Maintenance
Requirements Document
TM-CMR-010599-ALL,
Revision 2, dated May
1, 2007.
328-300 airplanes.................... Task 27-30-00-14....... Visual Check of 328 Support Services
Linkage: Elevator Trim Dornier 328JET
Tabs to Actuator. Certification
Maintenance
Requirements Document
TM-CMR-010599-ALL,
Revision 2, dated May
1, 2007.
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(h) Initial Compliance Time
The initial compliance time for the CMR tasks identified in
table 1 of this AD is within 500 flight hours after the most recent
inspection, or within 100 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
(i) No Alternative Inspections or Inspection Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, no alternative inspection or inspection interval may be
used unless the inspection or inspection interval is approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance: The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(k) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2010-0054, dated March 25, 2010, and the
following service information identified in paragraphs (k)(1) and
(k)(2) of this AD; for related information.
(1) 328 Support Services Dornier 328 Certification Maintenance
Requirements Document TM-CMR-010793-ALL, Revision 13, dated April
30, 2007.
(2) 328 Support Services Dornier 328JET Certification
Maintenance Requirements Document TM-CMR-010599-ALL, Revision 2,
dated May 1, 2007.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(i) 328 Support Services Dornier 328 Certification Maintenance
Requirements Document TM-CMR-010793-ALL, Revision 13, dated April
30, 2007. The document number of this document is listed only on the
title page of the document.
(ii) 328 Support Services Dornier 328JET Certification
Maintenance Requirements Document TM-CMR-010599-ALL, Revision 2,
dated May 1, 2007. The document number of this document is listed
only on the title page of the document.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 328
Support Services GmbH, Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D-82231
Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone: +49 8153 88111
6666; fax: +49 8153 88111 6565; email: [email protected];
Internet: http://www.328support.de.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call (425) 227-1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 13, 2012.
John Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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