[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 120 (Monday, June 23, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35485-35488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14336]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-1056; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-046-AD;
Amendment 39-17849; AD 2014-10-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2006-11-19 for
Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model Dornier 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-
201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as chafed or damaged wiring on the flight deck overhead
panels (5VE and 6VE). We are issuing this AD to require actions to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 28, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of July 28, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-
1056; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, 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 service information identified in this AD, contact RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH, Dornier 228 Customer Support, P.O. Box 1253,
82231 Wessling, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) 8153-30 2220; fax: +49 (0)
8153-30 4258; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.ruag.com/en/Aviation/Aviation_Home. You may view this referenced
service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model
DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Models Dornier 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-
201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on December 23, 2013 (78 FR 77380), and proposed to
supersede AD 2006-11-19, Amendment 39-14624 (71 FR 32268; June 5,
2006).
Since we issued AD 2006-11-19, Amendment 39-14624 (71 FR 32268;
June 5, 2006), DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH changed the compliance time
between repetitive inspections and incorporated those inspections into
the Time Limits/Maintenance Checks Manual (TLMCM).
The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country. The MCAI states that:
RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH issued Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks Manual (TLMCM) TM-TLMCM-090305-ALL, Revision 5 dated 20 March
2011 respectively TM-TLMCM-228-00002-150610, Revision 1 dated 03
March 2011, listing component life limits and describing maintenance
instructions for the Dornier 228 type design. The Document TM-TLMCM-
228-00002-150610 is valid for airplane SN 8300 and up and other
airplane SN modified according to CN-228-247. The instructions
contained in that manual have been identified as mandatory actions
for continued airworthiness.
In 2005, chafed wiring was found on 5VE Panel due to lost
adhesive of the TY-RAP holder and subsequent vibration of the cable
harness.
To address this potential unsafe condition, RUAG issued All
Operators Telefax (AOT) No. AOT-228-24-028 and Temporary Revision
(TR) 05-05 of the TLMCM introducing repetitive of the cockpit
overhead panels 5VE and 6VE and, depending on findings, corrective
actions(s). Subsequently, LBA issued AD D-2005-438 (EASA approval
2005-6430) to require those actions.
Since that AD was issued, the instructions of TR 05-05 have been
incorporated into TM-TLMCM-090305-ALL, Revision 5 dated 20 March
2011 respectively into TM-TLMCM-228-00002-150610, Revision 1 dated
03 March 2011.
For the reasons described above, this AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD D-2005-438, which is superseded, and
requires the implementation of the life limits and maintenance
actions as specified in the TLMCM (TM-TLMCM-090305-ALL respectively
TM-TLMCM-228-00002-150610) for zone 321 overhead panels 5VE/6VE.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-1056-0002.
After the NPRM was issued, we identified that we inadvertently
omitted the calendar time compliance for the inspections of the wiring
in the flight deck overhead panels. We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to propose adding the calendar time
compliance for the inspections of the wiring in the flight deck
overhead panels. The SNPRM was published in the Federal Register on
March 4, 2014 (79 FR 12131).
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM (79 FR 12131, March 4,
2014) 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 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
SNPRM (79 FR 12131, March 4, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM (79 FR 12131, March 4, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 17 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 2 work-hours 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 the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $2,890 or $170 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $1,000, for a cost of
$1,255 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
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),
(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.
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-2013-
1056; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM/SNPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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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 removing Amendment 39-14624 (71 FR
32268; June 5, 2006) and adding the following new AD:
2014-10-02 Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH: Amendment 39-17849; Docket No.
FAA-2013-1056; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-046-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 28,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2006-11-19, Amendment 39-14624 (71 FR
32268; June 5, 2006).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Dornier Models 228-
100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as chafed or
damaged wiring on the flight deck overhead panels (5VE and 6VE). We
are issuing this AD to prevent chafing and damage to the wiring in
the flight deck overhead panels, which could result in short-
circuiting of related wiring and possibly lead to electrical failure
of affected systems and potential fire in the flight deck.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July
28, 2014 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12
months after July 28, 2014 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 600 hours TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first,
inspect the wiring in the flight deck overhead panels, 5VE and 6VE,
for chafing, damage, and/or incorrect installation (wire tie
attachment holders). For the inspection, refer to:
(i) Zone 321 on page 5, dated May 1, 2006, in section 05-22-10,
Zonal Inspection Program, in Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks--General, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks Manual (TLMCM), TM-TLMCM-090305-ALL,
Revision 5, March 20, 2011;
(ii) Zone 321 on page 5, dated May 1, 2006, in section 05-26-10,
Low Utilization Zonal Inspection Program, in Chapter 05, Time
Limits/Maintenance Checks--General, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH
Dornier 228 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks Manual (TLMCM), TM-TLMCM-
090305-ALL, Revision 5, March 20, 2011;
(iii) Pages 1 through 10, Overhead Panel 5VE--Description, dated
November 25, 2009, in subject 31-10-07, of Chapter 31, Indicating/
Recording Systems, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228
Airplane Maintenance Manual, TM-AMM-228-00014-080184, Revision 3,
October 30, 2012;
(iv) Pages 201 through 208, Overhead Panel 5VE--Maintenance
Practices, dated November 25, 2009, in subject 31-10-07, of Chapter
31, Indicating/Recording Systems, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH
Dornier 228 Airplane Maintenance Manual, TM-AMM-228-00014-080184,
Revision 3, October 30, 2012;
(v) Pages 1 and 2, Overhead Panel 6VE--Description, in subject
31-10-08, dated November 25, 2009, of Chapter 31, Indicating/
Recording Systems, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228
Airplane Maintenance Manual, TM-AMM-228-00014-080184, Revision 3,
October 30, 2012;
(vi) Pages 201 through 204, Overhead Panel 6VE--Maintenance
Practices, in subject 31-10-08, dated November 25, 2009, of Chapter
31, Indicating/Recording Systems, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH
Dornier 228 Airplane Maintenance Manual, TM-AMM-228-00014-080184,
Revision 3, October 30, 2012.
(2) If any chafed or damaged wires are found during any
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further
flight, repair the affected wire(s) and assure correct installation
of the wiring in the flight deck overhead panels by reattaching or
replacing the wire tie attachment holders and securing any loose
wires to the wire tie attachment holders with plastic wire ties
following:
(i) Pages 1 through 10, Overhead Panel 5VE--Description, dated
November 25, 2009, in subject 31-10-07, of Chapter 31, Indicating/
Recording Systems, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228
Airplane Maintenance Manual, TM-AMM-228-00014-080184, Revision 3,
October 30, 2012;
(ii) Pages 201 through 208, Overhead Panel 5VE--Maintenance
Practices, dated November 25, 2009, in subject 31-10-07, of Chapter
31, Indicating/Recording Systems, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH
Dornier 228 Airplane Maintenance Manual, TM-AMM-228-00014-080184,
Revision 3, October 30, 2012;
(iii) Pages 1 and 2, Overhead Panel 6VE--Description, in subject
31-10-08, dated November 25, 2009, of Chapter 31, Indicating/
Recording Systems, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228
Airplane Maintenance Manual, TM-AMM-228-00014-080184, Revision 3,
October 30, 2012;
(iv) Pages 201 through 204, Overhead Panel 6VE--Maintenance
Practices, in subject 31-10-08, dated November 25, 2009, of Chapter
31, Indicating/Recording Systems, in RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH
Dornier 228 Airplane Maintenance Manual, TM-AMM-228-00014-080184,
Revision 3, October 30, 2012.
(3) To comply with the actions of this AD, you may insert a copy
of this AD or a copy of the required actions of this AD into the
instructions for continued airworthiness section of the FAA-approved
maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). This action may be
done by an owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot
certificate and must be entered into the airplane records showing
compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)(4) and
14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as required by
14 CFR 91.173 or 135.439.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(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.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2013-0244, dated October 4, 2013, for related information. You may
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-1056-0002.
(i) 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.
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(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks--General, in RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH Dornier 228 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
Manual (TLMCM), TM-TLMCM-090305-ALL, Revision 5, March 20, 2011:
(A) Page 5, in section 05-22-10, Zonal Inspection Program, dated
May 1, 2006;
(B) Page 5, in section 05-26-10, Low Utilization Zonal
Inspection Program, dated May 1, 2006.
(ii) Chapter 31, Indicating/Recording Systems, in RUAG Aerospace
Services GmbH Dornier 228 Airplane Maintenance Manual, TM-AMM-228-
00014-080184, Revision 3, October 30, 2012:
(A) Pages 1 through 10, Overhead Panel 5VE--Description, in
subject 31-10-07, dated November 25, 2009;
(B) Pages 201 through 208, Overhead Panel 5VE--Maintenance
Practices, in subject 31-10-07, dated November 25, 2009;
(C) Pages 1 and 2, Overhead Panel 6VE--Description, in subject
31-10-08, dated November 25, 2009;
(D) Pages 201 through 204, Overhead Panel 6VE--Maintenance
Practices, in subject 31-10-08, dated November 25, 2009.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact RUAG
Aerospace Services GmbH, Dornier 228 Customer Support, P.O. Box
1253, 82231 Wessling, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) 8153-30 2220; fax:
+49 (0) 8153-30 4258; email: [email protected];
Internet: http://www.ruag.com/en/Aviation/Aviation_Home.
(4) You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329-4148.
(5) 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on June 13, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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