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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9568; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–150–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support
Services GmbH (Type Certificate
Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace
GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH;
Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
328 Support Services GmbH Model
328–100 airplanes and 328 Support
Services GmbH Model 328–300
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of broken bonding
wires of certain fuel line clamps. This
proposed AD would require a one-time
inspection of certain fuel line clamps for
discrepancies, and replacement of any
discrepant clamps. We are proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 27, 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
this NPRM, 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 gsc.op@
328support.de; Internet https://
www.328support.de. 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.
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SUMMARY:
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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–
9568; 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:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175;
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–2016–9568; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–150–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 Airworthiness
Directive 2016–0169, dated August 17,
2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain 328
Support Services GmbH Model 328–100
and Model 328–300 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
Occurrences of broken bonding wires of
the fuel line clamps have been reported on
Dornier 328–100 and Dornier 328–300
aeroplanes equipped with fuel line clamps
Part Number (P/N) 14C02–10A, or P/N
14C02–12A, or P/N 14C02–16A. The affected
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fuel line clamps have been installed in
accordance with the instructions of SB–328–
28–490 or SB–328J–28–241 to reduce
occurrences of fuel line chafing.
The results of the investigation did not
identify design deficiency or production
failure of the fuel line clamps. It is assumed
that the chafing and breaking of the bonding
wires are caused either by excessive
vibration, misalignment, excessive
installation tolerances or mistakes on
installation or a combination * * * thereof.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to the loss of bonding
function and, in combination with a
lightning strike, create a source of ignition in
a fuel tank, possibly resulting in a fire or
explosion and consequent loss of the
aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, 328
Support Services issued Alert Service
Bulletin ASB–328–28–041 for Dornier 328–
100 aeroplanes and ASB–328J–28–018 for
Dornier 328–300 aeroplanes respectively
(hereafter referred to collectively as ‘the
applicable ASB’ in this [EASA] AD)
providing inspection instructions.
For the reason stated above, this [EASA]
AD requires a one-time inspection of the fuel
line clamps [for discrepancies including
damaged, worn, or missing bonding wires,
and chafing or incorrect alignment of jet
pumps, connection parts, and fuel lines] and,
depending on findings, replacement. This
[EASA] AD also requires the reporting of all
inspection results to the design approval
holder.
This [EASA] AD is considered an interim
action and further [EASA] AD action may
follow.
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–
9568.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
328 Support Services GmbH issued
Alert Service Bulletin ASB–328J–28–
018, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016;
and Alert Service Bulletin ASB–328–
28–041, Revision 1, dated October 13,
2016. The service information describes
a one-time inspection of the fuel line
clamps, and replacement of any clamps
with worn or missing bonding wires.
These documents are distinct since they
apply to different airplane models.
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
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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 35 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ........................................................
Reporting .........................................................
8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 .............
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
Cost per
product
Parts cost
be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
$0
0
Cost on U.S.
operators
$680
85
$23,800
2,975
determining the number of airplanes
that might need these replacements.
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
product
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Replacement of discrepant clamps on Model 328–
100 airplanes.
Replacement of discrepant clamps on Model 328–
300 airplanes.
Up to 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..................
Up to $560 ........
Up to $645.
Up to 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..................
Up to $588 ........
Up to $673.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this proposed AD is 2120–
0056. The paperwork cost associated
with this proposed AD has been
detailed in the Costs of Compliance
section of this document and includes
time for reviewing instructions, as well
as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all
reporting associated with this proposed
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning
the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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:
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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
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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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328 Support Services GmbH (Type
Certificate Previously Held by AvCraft
Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier
GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH): Docket
No. FAA–2016–9568; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–150–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
27, 2017.
(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) airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
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(1) Model 328–100 airplanes, on which
Dornier 328 Service Bulletin SB–328–28–
490, has been incorporated.
(2) Model 328–300 airplanes, on which
Dornier 328J Service Bulletin SB–328J–28–
241, has been incorporated.
(1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328–28–041, dated
June 14, 2016.
(2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328J–28–018, dated
June 3, 2016.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(k) 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:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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 328 Support Services GmbH’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
broken bonding wires of certain fuel line
clamps. We are issuing this AD to prevent the
loss of bonding function, which, in
combination with a lightning strike, could
create a source of ignition in a fuel tank,
possibly resulting in a fire or explosion and
consequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD, do a one-time general visual
inspection for discrepancies, as identified in,
and in accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of the service information
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this
AD, as applicable.
(1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328–28–041, Revision
1, dated October 13, 2016 (Model 328–100
airplanes).
(2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328J–28–018, Revision
1, dated October 13, 2016 (Model 328–300
airplanes).
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(h) Replacement of Parts
If any discrepancy is found during the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, before further flight, replace the affected
clamp in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service
information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
(g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the
inspection results, positive or negative, to
328 Support Services, GmbH, Global Support
Center, P.O. Box 1252, D–82231 Wessling,
Federal Republic of Germany; fax +49 8153
88111 6565; email gsc.op@328support.de.
The report must include findings on fuel line
clamps, aircraft serial number, total flight
hours, and total landings.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service
information specified in paragraph (j)(1) or
(j)(2) of this AD.
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(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0169, dated
August 17, 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–2016–9568.
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(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 gsc.op@
328support.de; Internet https://
www.328support.de. 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
December 27, 2016.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9568; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-150-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH (Type
Certificate Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild
Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) 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 328 Support Services GmbH Model 328-100 airplanes and 328
Support Services GmbH Model 328-300 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of broken bonding wires of certain fuel line
clamps. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of certain
fuel line clamps for discrepancies, and replacement of any discrepant
clamps. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 27,
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 this NPRM, 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 gsc.op@328support.de; Internet https://www.328support.de. 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-
9568; 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: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175;
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-2016-9568;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-150-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
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0169, dated August 17, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain 328 Support
Services GmbH Model 328-100 and Model 328-300 airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Occurrences of broken bonding wires of the fuel line clamps have
been reported on Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes
equipped with fuel line clamps Part Number (P/N) 14C02-10A, or P/N
14C02-12A, or P/N 14C02-16A. The affected fuel line clamps have been
installed in accordance with the instructions of SB-328-28-490 or
SB-328J-28-241 to reduce occurrences of fuel line chafing.
The results of the investigation did not identify design
deficiency or production failure of the fuel line clamps. It is
assumed that the chafing and breaking of the bonding wires are
caused either by excessive vibration, misalignment, excessive
installation tolerances or mistakes on installation or a combination
* * * thereof.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the
loss of bonding function and, in combination with a lightning
strike, create a source of ignition in a fuel tank, possibly
resulting in a fire or explosion and consequent loss of the
aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, 328 Support Services issued
Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-28-041 for Dornier 328-100 aeroplanes
and ASB-328J-28-018 for Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes respectively
(hereafter referred to collectively as `the applicable ASB' in this
[EASA] AD) providing inspection instructions.
For the reason stated above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-time
inspection of the fuel line clamps [for discrepancies including
damaged, worn, or missing bonding wires, and chafing or incorrect
alignment of jet pumps, connection parts, and fuel lines] and,
depending on findings, replacement. This [EASA] AD also requires the
reporting of all inspection results to the design approval holder.
This [EASA] AD is considered an interim action and further
[EASA] AD action may follow.
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-
9568.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
328 Support Services GmbH issued Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-
28-018, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016; and Alert Service Bulletin
ASB-328-28-041, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016. The service
information describes a one-time inspection of the fuel line clamps,
and replacement of any clamps with worn or missing bonding wires. These
documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
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
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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 35 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection............................ 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 $23,800
hour = $680.
Reporting............................. 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 2,975
hour = $85.
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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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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Replacement of discrepant clamps Up to 1 work-hour x Up to $560................ Up to $645.
on Model 328-100 airplanes. $85 per hour = $85.
Replacement of discrepant clamps Up to 1 work-hour x Up to $588................ Up to $673.
on Model 328-300 airplanes. $85 per hour = $85.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD
is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has
been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and
includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting
associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the
accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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.
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):
328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by
AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt
GmbH): Docket No. FAA-2016-9568; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-150-
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 27, 2017.
(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) airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
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(1) Model 328-100 airplanes, on which Dornier 328 Service
Bulletin SB-328-28-490, has been incorporated.
(2) Model 328-300 airplanes, on which Dornier 328J Service
Bulletin SB-328J-28-241, has been incorporated.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of broken bonding wires of
certain fuel line clamps. We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss
of bonding function, which, in combination with a lightning strike,
could create a source of ignition in a fuel tank, possibly resulting
in a fire or explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do a one-
time general visual inspection for discrepancies, as identified in,
and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of the
service information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this
AD, as applicable.
(1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-28-
041, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016 (Model 328-100 airplanes).
(2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-
28-018, Revision 1, dated October 13, 2016 (Model 328-300
airplanes).
(h) Replacement of Parts
If any discrepancy is found during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the
affected clamp in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
the service information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of
this AD, as applicable.
(i) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2)
of this AD, report the inspection results, positive or negative, to
328 Support Services, GmbH, Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D-
82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany; fax +49 8153 88111
6565; email gsc.op@328support.de. The report must include findings
on fuel line clamps, aircraft serial number, total flight hours, and
total landings.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using the service information
specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328-28-
041, dated June 14, 2016.
(2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Service Bulletin ASB-328J-
28-018, dated June 3, 2016.
(k) 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: Todd
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; 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 328 Support Services
GmbH's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0169, dated August 17,
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-2016-9568.
(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 gsc.op@328support.de; Internet
https://www.328support.de. 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 December 27, 2016.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-31965 Filed 1-10-17; 8:45 am]
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