[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 26, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12995-12998]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-04336]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0093; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-109-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.)
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace
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LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries,
Ltd.) Model Gulfstream 100 airplanes, and Model Astra SPX and 1125
Westwind Astra airplanes. The existing AD currently requires amending
the airplane flight manuals (AFMs) to include additional procedures for
verifying complete closure and locking of the main entry door (MED).
The existing AD also currently requires modifying the warning and
caution lights panel (WACLP), changing the WACLP and MED wiring,
changing the wiring harness connecting the MED to the WACLP, and
revising the log of modification of the AFM if necessary. Since we
issued that AD, we have determined that the compliance time must be
revised to ensure the unsafe condition is addressed on low utilization
airplanes. We have also removed one airplane from the applicability. We
are proposing this AD to prevent incomplete closure of the MED, which
may result in the door opening in flight and possible separation of the
door, causing damage to the airplane structure and left engine by
flying debris and objects.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 12, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D-25,
Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; fax 912-965-3520;
email [email protected]; Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
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 this proposed AD, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-227-1622; fax:
425-227-1149.
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-2013-0093;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-109-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on 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
On May 7, 2010, we issued AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR
28485, May 21, 2010), which superseded AD 2007-03-05, Amendment 39-
14916 (72 FR 4414, January 31, 2007). That AD required actions intended
to address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
Since we issued AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May
21, 2010), we have determined that the compliance time must be revised
to ensure the unsafe condition is addressed on low utilization
airplanes. We have also removed one airplane from the applicability.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), which is the aviation
authority for Israel, has issued Israeli Airworthiness Directive 31-06-
11-05R1, dated May 18, 2011 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''),
to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
To increase pilots' awareness to the possibility of incomplete
closure of the Main Entry Door (MED) by the following means:
1. Splitting the common caution light CABIN DOOR signaling both
MED Improper Closure and MED Inflatable Seal Failure into two
separate lights: CABIN DOOR and CABIN DOOR SEAL.
2. Converting the separated CABIN DOOR Caution light into a
Warning light by changing its color to red.
Note: Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM'S) refer to these changes as MOD
G1-20052.
Incomplete closure of the MED may be followed by in-flight
opening and possible separation of the door. As a result, the MED,
the adjacent fuselage structure and other parts of the aircraft may
be damaged due to opening forces and landing impact.
Damage to the aircraft structure and to the left engine by
flying debris and objects may also occur.
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This proposed AD retains the actions required by AD 2010-11-02. This
proposed AD limits the existing compliance time by specifying ``no
later than 6 months after the effective date of this AD.'' This
proposed AD also removes the airplane having serial number (S/N) 158
from the applicability because the modification was done in production.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel
Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) has issued Service Bulletin 100-31-284,
Revision 1, dated May 27, 2011. The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in
the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
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 pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden.
The current costs for this AD are repeated for the convenience of
affected operators, as follows:
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would
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affect about 160 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307
(75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010) and retained in this proposed AD take about
60 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work
hour. Required parts cost about $600 per product. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the currently required actions is $5,700
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 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
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
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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 removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010), and adding
the following new AD:
Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel
Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Docket No. FAA-2013-0093; Directorate
Identifier 2011-NM-109-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 12, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR
28485, May 21, 2010).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate
previously held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model
Gulfstream 100 airplanes, and Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind
Astra airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers
except serial number 158.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31: Indicating/
Recording Systems.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a main entry door (MED)
opening in flight on an unmodified airplane. We are issuing this AD
to prevent incomplete closure of the main entry door, which may
result in the door opening in flight and possible separation of the
door, causing damage to the airplane structure and left engine by
flying debris and objects.
(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) Retained Actions and Compliance
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010). Within
10 days after February 15, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-03-
05, Amendment 39-14916 (72 FR 4414, January 31, 2007)), amend
Section IV, Normal Procedures, of the following Gulfstream airplane
flight manuals (AFMs): Model 1125 Astra, 25W-1001-1; Model Astra
SPX, SPX-1001-1; and Model G100, G100-1001-1; as applicable; to
include the following statement. Insertion of copies of this AD at
the appropriate places of the AFMs is acceptable. The actions
required by this paragraph may be accomplished by a holder of a
Private Pilot's License.
1. BEFORE ENGINE START:
(PRE and POST Mod 20052/Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284):
CABIN DOOR--CLOSED (Physically verify door latch handle pin is
fully engaged in the handle lock)
2. BEFORE TAXIING:
Change the CABIN DOOR procedure as follows (POST Mod 20052/
Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284):
Check CABIN DOOR light--OUT
3. BEFORE TAKE-OFF:
Insert between the POSITION lights switch and the THRUST LEVERS
procedures:
(PRE Mod 20052/Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284):
Check CABIN DOOR light--OUT (50% N1 may be required)
(POST Mod 20052/Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284):
Check CABIN DOOR light--OUT
CABIN DOOR SEAL light--OUT (50% N1 may be required)
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Mod 20052 is equivalent to
Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, dated August 17, 2006.
(h) Retained Modification With Reduced Compliance Time
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21, 2010), with
reduced compliance time and new service information.
(1) Within 250 flight hours after June 25, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD: Modify the warning and caution lights panel (WACLP), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service bulletin identified in table 1 of this AD.
Table 1--Modification Service Information
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Honeywell Service Bulletin-- Dated--
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80-0548-31-0001......................... April 1, 2006.
80-0548-31-0002......................... March 1, 2006.
80-5090-31-0001......................... March 1, 2006.
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(2) Within 250 flight hours after June 25, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD: Change the
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WACLP and MED wiring, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, dated August
17, 2006; or Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, Revision 1,
dated May 27, 2011. As of the effective date of this AD, Gulfstream
Service Bulletin 100-31-284, Revision 1, dated May 27, 2011, must be
used to accomplish the actions required by this paragraph.
(3) Within 250 flight hours after June 25, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD: Change the wiring harness connecting the MED to the
WACLP, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, dated August 17, 2006; or
Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, Revision 1, dated May 27,
2011. As of the effective date of this AD, Gulfstream Service
Bulletin 100-31-284, Revision 1, dated May 27, 2011, must be used to
accomplish the actions required by this paragraph.
(4) Within 250 flight hours after June 25, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-11-02, Amendment 39-16307 (75 FR 28485, May 21,
2010)), but no later than within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD: Verify that the log of modification of the relevant AFM
includes reference to MOD G1-20052, and, if no reference is found,
revise the log of modification of the AFM to include reference to
the modification.
(5) Doing the modifications specified in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, and after the modifications have been
done, the AFM limitation required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be
removed from the AFM.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): 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 Stafford,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-227-1622; 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.
(j) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Israeli Airworthiness Directive 31-06-11-05R1,
dated May 18, 2011; and the applicable service information
identified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(5) of this AD; for
related information.
(1) Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, Revision 1, dated
May 27, 2011.
(2) Gulfstream Service Bulletin 100-31-284, dated August 17,
2006.
(3) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0001, dated April 1,
2006.
(4) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-0548-31-0002, dated March 1,
2006.
(5) Honeywell Service Bulletin 80-5090-31-0001, dated March 1,
2006.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 11, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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