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household of three by 12 months and
rounding the value to the nearest $5000.
(s) Disqualification for certain
convicted felons. An individual shall
not be eligible for SNAP benefits if:
(1) The individual is convicted as an
adult of:
(i) Aggravated sexual abuse under
Section 2241 of Title 18, United States
Code;
(ii) Murder under Section 1111 of
Title 18, United States Code;
(iii) An offense under Chapter 110 of
Title 18, United States Code;
(iv) A Federal or State offense
involving sexual assault, as defined in
40002(a) of the Violence Against
Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C.
13925(a)); or
(v) An offense under State law
determined by the Attorney General to
be substantially similar to an offense
described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) and
(2) The individual is not in
compliance with the terms of the
sentence of the individual or the
restrictions under § 273.11(n).
(3) The disqualification contained in
this subsection shall not apply to a
conviction if the conviction is for
conduct occurring on or before February
7, 2014.
■ 12. In § 273.12:
■ a. Add paragraph (a)(1)(viii)
■ b. Revise paragraph (a)(4)(iv)
■ c. Revise paragraph (a)(5)(iii)(E); and
■ d. Revise paragraph (a)(5)(vi)(B).
The revisions to read as follows:
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§ 273.12 Requirements for Change
Reporting Households.
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supply units (EPSUs) in production and
in service. This proposed AD would
require an inspection to determine the
part number and serial number of each
EPSU, and replacement if necessary. We
are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by January 17, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For ATR service information
identified in this NPRM, contact ATR—
´
GIE Avions de Transport Regional, 1,
´
Allee Pierre Nadot, 31712 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62
21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Internet https://www.aerochain.com.
For COBHAM service information
identified in this NPRM, contact
COBHAM 174–178 Quai de Jemmapes,
75010, Paris, France; telephone +33 (0)
1 53 38 98 98; fax +33 (0) 1 42 00 67
83.
You may view this 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.
14 CFR Part 39
Examining the AD Docket
Dated: November 17, 2016.
Audrey Rowe,
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–28520 Filed 11–30–16; 8:45 am]
(a) * * *
(1) * * *
(viii) whenever a member of the
household wins substantial lottery or
gambling winnings in accord with
§ 273.11(r).
(4) * * *
(iv) Content of the quarterly report
form. The State agency may include all
of the items subject to reporting under
paragraph (a)(1) of this section in the
quarterly report, except changes
reportable under paragraphs (a)(1)(vii)
of this section, or may limit the report
to specific items while requiring that
households report other items through
the use of the change report form.
(5) * * *
(iii) * * *
(E) The periodic report form shall be
the sole reporting requirement for any
information that is required to be
reported on the form, except that a
household required to report less
frequently than quarterly shall report:
(1) when the household monthly gross
income exceeds the monthly gross
income limit for its household size in
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accordance with paragraph (a)(5)(v) of
this section;
(2) whenever able-bodied adults
subject to the time limit of § 273.24 have
their work hours fall below 20 hours per
week, averaged monthly, and;
(3) whenever a member of the
household wins substantial lottery or
gambling winnings in accord with
§ 273.11(r).
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(vi) * * *
(B) * * *
(1) The household has voluntarily
requested that its case be closed in
accordance with § 273.13(b)(12);
(2) The State agency has information
about the household’s circumstances
considered verified upon receipt;
(3) A household member has been
identified as a fleeing felon or probation
or parole violator in accord with
§ 273.11(n);
(4) There has been a change in the
household’s PA grant, or GA grant in
project areas where GA and food stamp
cases are jointly processed in accord
with § 273.2(j)(2); or
(5) The State agency has verified
information (including information
considered verified upon receipt) that a
member of a SNAP household has won
substantial lottery or gambling winnings
in accordance with § 273.11(r).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9430; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–051–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE
´
Avions de Transport Regional
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
´
ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Regional
Model ATR42–500 and Model ATR72–
102, –202, –212, and –212A airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by
reports of failure of emergency power
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9430; 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 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:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
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Model ATR42–500 and Model ATR72
–102, –202, –212, and –212A airplanes.
The MCAI states:
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
1112; 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–2016–9430; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–051–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 https://
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
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0070,
dated April 11, 2016; corrected April 12,
2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’); to correct
an unsafe condition for certain ATR–
´
GIE Avions de Transport Regional
Some failure cases have been reported of
emergency power supply units (EPSU), Part
Number (P/N) 301–3100 Amdt [Amendment]
A, both on the production line and in service.
The results of the technical investigations
revealed that these failures could have been
caused by a defective internal electronic
component, which could affect the EPSU
internal battery charge.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
ATR issued Service Bulletin (SB) ATR42–33–
0050 and SB ATR72–33–1043 to provide
instructions to inspect EPSUs.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires identification and
replacement of the affected EPSUs with
serviceable units.
This [EASA] AD was republished to correct
two typographical errors in paragraph (3) of
the [EASA] AD and to specify the correct
Revision (3) of the Cobham SB 301–3100–33–
002.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9430.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
ATR has issued Service Bulletin
ATR42–33–0050, Revision 01, dated
January 26, 2016; and ATR Service
Bulletin ATR72–33–1043, Revision 01,
dated January 26, 2016. This service
information describes procedures for
inspecting an EPSU to determine the
part number, serial number, and
amendment level, and replacing the
EPSU. These documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane
models.
Cobham has issued COBHAM Service
Bulletin 301–3100–33–002, Revision 3,
dated July 30, 2015, which describes
procedures for modifying an EPSU by
replacing the printed circuit board.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination 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 these same
type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 11 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Cost on
U.S. operators
Inspection .................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per
EPSU.
$0
$85 per EPSU (4 EPSUs per airplane) ....
$3,740
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of airplanes
that might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Replacement ......
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1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per EPSU ........................................
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$85
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our
cost estimate.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
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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
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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.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
■
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 33, Lights.
(e) Reason
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
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ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Regional:
Docket No. FAA–2016–9430; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–051–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by January 17,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the ATR–GIE Avions de
´
Transport Regional airplanes, certificated in
any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Model ATR42–500 airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), except
those on which ATR Modification 6780 has
been embodied in production.
(2) Model ATR72–102, –202, –212, and
–212A airplanes, all MSNs on which ATR
Model 3715 has been embodied in
production, except those on which ATR
Modification 6780 has been embodied in
production.
This AD was prompted by reports of failure
of emergency power supply units (EPSUs) in
production and in service. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct defective
internal electronic components, which could
adversely affect the EPSU internal battery.
This condition could result in a partial or
total loss of emergency lighting, possibly
affecting passenger evacuation during an
emergency situation.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection of EPSU and Corrective Action
Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, inspect each EPSU on the
airplane to determine the part number and
serial number. For any EPSU having part
number (P/N) 301–3100 Amendment (Amdt)
A and a serial number identified in figure 1
to paragraph (g) of this AD, and that does not
have a control sticker marked with ‘‘SIL 301–
3100–33–001’’: Except as provided by
paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight,
replace the EPSU with a serviceable unit, as
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–
33–0050, Revision 01, dated January 26,
2016; or Service Bulletin ATR72–33–1043,
Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016; as
applicable. A review of airplane maintenance
records may be done in lieu of inspection of
the EPSUs on the airplane if the part number
and serial number of each EPSU can be
positively determined from that review.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED SERIAL NUMBERS OF EPSU P/N 301–3100 AMDT A
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FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED SERIAL NUMBERS OF EPSU P/N 301–3100 AMDT A—Continued
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(h) Definition of Serviceable EPSU
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable
EPSU is one that meets the criteria in
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) Has P/N 301–3100 Amdt A and a serial
number that is not included figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) Has P/N 301–3100 Amdt A, a serial
number that is included in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD, but has a control
sticker marked with ‘‘SIL 301–3100–33–001.’’
(3) Has P/N 301–3100 Amdt B, or later
amendment.
(i) Alternative Modification of Affected
EPSU
In lieu of the replacement required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, modification of an
affected EPSU may be done in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
COBHAM Service Bulletin 301–3100–33–
002, Revision 3, dated July 30, 2015.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane any EPSU
having P/N 301–3100 Amdt A and a serial
number identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g)
of this AD, unless it has a control sticker
marked with ‘‘SIL 301–3100–33–001’’.
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(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using the service information
identified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this
AD, provided it can be determined that no
EPSU having a serial number listed in figure
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been
installed on that airplane since the actions in
the applicable service bulletin were
completed.
(1) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42–33–0050,
dated December 11, 2015.
(2) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72–33–1043,
dated December 11, 2015.
(l) 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:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
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AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
´
Regional’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0070, dated April 11, 2016; corrected
April 12, 2016; for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2016–9430.
(2) For ATR service information identified
in this AD, contact ATR–GIE Avions de
´
´
Transport Regional, 1, Allee Pierre Nadot,
31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
(0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18;
email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Internet https://www.aerochain.com. For
Cobham service information identified in this
AD, contact COBHAM 174–178 Quai de
Jemmapes, 75010, Paris, France; telephone
+33 (0) 1 53 38 98 98; fax +33 (0) 1 42 00
67 83. You may view this 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 17, 2016.
Phil Forde,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0363; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NE–08–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
plc Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
airworthiness directive (AD) 2015–17–
19 that applies to all Rolls-Royce plc
(RR) RB211 Trent 768–60, 772–60, and
772B–60 turbofan engines. AD 2015–
17–19 requires inspection of the fan
case low-pressure (LP) fuel tubes and
associated clips and the fuel oil heat
exchanger (FOHE) mounts and
associated hardware. Since we issued
AD 2015–17–19, fractures on the LP fuel
return tube at mid-span locations were
found with resulting fuel leaks. This
proposed AD would require a
modification, which terminates the
repetitive inspections. We are proposing
this AD to prevent failure of the fan case
LP fuel tubes, which could lead to an inflight shutdown, loss of thrust control,
and damage to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by January 30, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 86627-86630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28618]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9430; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-051-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and
Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and -212A airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of failure of emergency power supply units (EPSUs)
in production and in service. This proposed AD would require an
inspection to determine the part number and serial number of each EPSU,
and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 17,
2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For ATR service information identified in this NPRM, contact ATR--
GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre Nadot,
31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33
(0) 5 62 21 67 18; email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet
https://www.aerochain.com.
For COBHAM service information identified in this NPRM, contact
COBHAM 174-178 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010, Paris, France; telephone +33
(0) 1 53 38 98 98; fax +33 (0) 1 42 00 67 83.
You may view this 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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9430; 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 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate,
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FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-
1112; 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-2016-9430;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-051-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 https://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
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0070, dated April 11, 2016; corrected April 12, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''); to correct an unsafe condition for certain ATR-GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and Model ATR72 -
102, -202, -212, and -212A airplanes. The MCAI states:
Some failure cases have been reported of emergency power supply
units (EPSU), Part Number (P/N) 301-3100 Amdt [Amendment] A, both on
the production line and in service. The results of the technical
investigations revealed that these failures could have been caused
by a defective internal electronic component, which could affect the
EPSU internal battery charge.
To address this potential unsafe condition, ATR issued Service
Bulletin (SB) ATR42-33-0050 and SB ATR72-33-1043 to provide
instructions to inspect EPSUs.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
identification and replacement of the affected EPSUs with
serviceable units.
This [EASA] AD was republished to correct two typographical
errors in paragraph (3) of the [EASA] AD and to specify the correct
Revision (3) of the Cobham SB 301-3100-33-002.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9430.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
ATR has issued Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0050, Revision 01, dated
January 26, 2016; and ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-33-1043, Revision 01,
dated January 26, 2016. This service information describes procedures
for inspecting an EPSU to determine the part number, serial number, and
amendment level, and replacing the EPSU. These documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane models.
Cobham has issued COBHAM Service Bulletin 301-3100-33-002, Revision
3, dated July 30, 2015, which describes procedures for modifying an
EPSU by replacing the printed circuit board.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination 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 these
same type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 11 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection........................ 1 work-hour x $85 $0 $85 per EPSU (4 $3,740
per hour = $85 per EPSUs per airplane).
EPSU.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need
these replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement........................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = Not available........... $85
$85 per EPSU.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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
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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.
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Docket No. FAA-2016-
9430; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-051-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by January 17, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional airplanes, certificated in any category, identified
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Model ATR42-500 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers
(MSNs), except those on which ATR Modification 6780 has been
embodied in production.
(2) Model ATR72-102, -202, -212, and -212A airplanes, all MSNs
on which ATR Model 3715 has been embodied in production, except
those on which ATR Modification 6780 has been embodied in
production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 33, Lights.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of failure of emergency power
supply units (EPSUs) in production and in service. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct defective internal electronic
components, which could adversely affect the EPSU internal battery.
This condition could result in a partial or total loss of emergency
lighting, possibly affecting passenger evacuation during an
emergency situation.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection of EPSU and Corrective Action
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect
each EPSU on the airplane to determine the part number and serial
number. For any EPSU having part number (P/N) 301-3100 Amendment
(Amdt) A and a serial number identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g)
of this AD, and that does not have a control sticker marked with
``SIL 301-3100-33-001'': Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this
AD, before further flight, replace the EPSU with a serviceable unit,
as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0050,
Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016; or Service Bulletin ATR72-33-
1043, Revision 01, dated January 26, 2016; as applicable. A review
of airplane maintenance records may be done in lieu of inspection of
the EPSUs on the airplane if the part number and serial number of
each EPSU can be positively determined from that review.
Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Serial Numbers of EPSU P/N 301-3100 Amdt A
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Affected Serial Numbers of EPSU P/N 301-3100 Amdt A
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2905 4929 4960 4994 5025 5077 5113 5156
2906 4930 4961 4995 5026 5079 5114 5157
3401 4931 4962 4996 5027 5080 5115 5158
3697 4932 4963 4997 5028 5081 5116 5159
3825 4933 4964 4998 5029 5082 5117 5160
4343 4934 4965 4999 5031 5083 5118 5161
4420 4935 4966 5000 5032 5084 5119 5162
4634 4936 4967 5001 5033 5085 5120 5163
4706 4937 4968 5002 5034 5086 5121 5164
4707 4938 4969 5003 5038 5087 5122 5166
4708 4939 4970 5004 5041 5088 5123 5171
4709 4940 4971 5005 5042 5089 5124 5172
4710 4941 4972 5006 5046 5090 5125 5173
4711 4942 4973 5007 5047 5091 5126 5174
4712 4943 4976 5008 5050 5092 5127 5175
4713 4944 4977 5009 5052 5096 5128 5176
4714 4945 4978 5010 5054 5097 5129 5177
4715 4946 4979 5011 5055 5098 5130 5178
4716 4947 4980 5012 5056 5099 5131 5179
4717 4948 4981 5013 5058 5100 5132 5180
4718 4949 4982 5014 5059 5101 5133 5181
4719 4950 4983 5015 5065 5103 5134 5182
4720 4951 4984 5016 5067 5104 5135 5183
4721 4952 4985 5017 5068 5105 5136 5184
4722 4953 4986 5018 5069 5106 5138 5185
4723 4954 4987 5019 5070 5107 5139 5186
4724 4955 4988 5020 5071 5108 5140 5187
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4745 4956 4989 5021 5072 5109 5147 None
4926 4957 4990 5022 5073 5110 5153 None
4927 4958 4991 5023 5075 5111 5154 None
4928 4959 4993 5024 5076 5112 5155 None
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(h) Definition of Serviceable EPSU
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable EPSU is one that meets
the criteria in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) Has P/N 301-3100 Amdt A and a serial number that is not
included figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) Has P/N 301-3100 Amdt A, a serial number that is included in
figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, but has a control sticker
marked with ``SIL 301-3100-33-001.''
(3) Has P/N 301-3100 Amdt B, or later amendment.
(i) Alternative Modification of Affected EPSU
In lieu of the replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
modification of an affected EPSU may be done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of COBHAM Service Bulletin 301-3100-33-
002, Revision 3, dated July 30, 2015.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on
any airplane any EPSU having P/N 301-3100 Amdt A and a serial number
identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, unless it has a
control sticker marked with ``SIL 301-3100-33-001''.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using the service information identified in
paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, provided it can be determined
that no EPSU having a serial number listed in figure 1 to paragraph
(g) of this AD has been installed on that airplane since the actions
in the applicable service bulletin were completed.
(1) ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-33-0050, dated December 11, 2015.
(2) ATR Service Bulletin ATR72-33-1043, dated December 11, 2015.
(l) 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: Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ATR--GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0070, dated April 11, 2016; corrected April 12,
2016; for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9430.
(2) For ATR service information identified in this AD, contact
ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional, 1, All[eacute]e Pierre
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21;
fax +33 (0) 5 62 21 67 18; email continued.airworthiness@atr.fr;
Internet https://www.aerochain.com. For Cobham service information
identified in this AD, contact COBHAM 174-178 Quai de Jemmapes,
75010, Paris, France; telephone +33 (0) 1 53 38 98 98; fax +33 (0) 1
42 00 67 83. You may view this 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 17, 2016.
Phil Forde,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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