Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment Part Number 119003-11 and Part Number 119003-21, 24260-24262 [2017-10409]

Download as PDF 24260 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 101 / Friday, May 26, 2017 / Proposed Rules (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11– 15827 Dahlewitz, Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49 0 33–7086–1944; fax: +49 0 33–7086–3276. (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 3, 2017. Robert J. Ganley, Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017–10439 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2017–0439; Directorate Identifier 2017–CE–010–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment Part Number 119003–11 and Part Number 119003–21 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–11– 20, which applies to certain B/E Aerospace protective breathing equipment (PBE) that is installed on airplanes. AD 2016–11–20 requires replacing part number (P/N) 119003–11 PBE units. Since we issued AD 2016– 11–20, we received a report that PBE units, P/N 119003–21, within a certain serial number range are made with candle tube material determined to have a low yield strength and may be volatile upon use or disposal. This proposed AD would retain the actions required in AD 2016–11–20 and would require inspecting and replacing P/N 119003–11 and 119003–21 PBE units. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 10, 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. mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:53 May 25, 2017 • 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 B/E Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft Products Group, 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; phone: (913) 338–9800; fax: (913) 338–8419; Internet: www.beaerospace.com. 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. Jkt 241001 You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 0439; 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 Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Enns, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4147; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: david.enns@faa.gov. 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–2017–0439; Directorate Identifier 2017–CE–010–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 because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On May 25, 2016, we issued AD 2016–11–20, Amendment 39–18547 (81 FR 37492, June 10, 2016), (‘‘AD 2016– 11–20’’), for B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE), part number (P/N) 119003–11, that is installed on airplanes. AD 2016–11–20 requires replacing all PBE, P/N 119003– 11, with PBE, P/N 119003–21. AD 2016– 11–20 resulted from a report of a PBE unit, P/N 119003–11, catching fire upon activation by a crewmember. We issued AD 2016–11–20 to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Actions Since AD 2016–11–20 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2016–11–20, we received a report that a mechanic incurred a minor injury when he activated the affected PBE unit as part of the disposal process. The igniter candle in the PBE supplies the user with oxygen during the first 20 seconds after activation. For PBE units with a serial number within the serial number range identified in this proposed AD, the candle tube material was determined to have a low yield strength. This can result in inadequate retention of the end fitting during activation, and the candle may eject from the PBE as a high speed projectile. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–011, Rev. 000, dated February 4, 2015; Service Bulletin 119003–35–009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016; and Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–013, Rev. 001, dated February 24, 2017. B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–011, Rev. 000, dated February 4, 2015, describes procedures for inspecting PBE, P/N 119003–11, to determine if the vacuum seal of the pouch containing the PBE is compromised; B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016, describes procedures for replacing PBE, P/N 119003–11 with P/N 119003–21; and B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–013, Rev. 001, dated February 24, 2017, describes procedures for inspecting PBE P/N 119003–21 to determine the serial number and replacing any within the specified serial number range. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business E:\FR\FM\26MYP1.SGM 26MYP1 24261 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 101 / Friday, May 26, 2017 / Proposed Rules or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA’s Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2016–11–20. This proposed AD would also require inspecting PBE P/N 119003–21 to determine the serial number and replacing any within the specified serial number range. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information We are not proposing to require the disposal of the PBE as specified in the related service information because we have determined that owner/operators use various methods for disposal, which includes returning the PBE to the manufacturer. Therefore, we have not proposed the use of only one method of disposal. However, given the potential concern with activation of certain PBE units during disposal, we encourage coordination with the manufacturer and awareness of the disposal methods. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 9,000 products installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Inspecting the pouch containing the PBE for proper vacuum seal. Replace PBE P/N 119003–11 with PBE P/N 119003–21 .... Inspecting the PBE to determine whether an affected PBE P/N 119003–21 is installed. We estimate the following costs to replace any affected PBE P/N 119003–21 Cost per product Parts cost .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50. .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50. .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50. Cost on U.S. operators Not applicable ... $42.50 $382,500 $1,510 .............. 1,552.50 13,972,500 Not applicable ... 42.50 382,500 units that fall within the affected serial number range. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs/replacements: ON-CONDITION COSTS Action Labor cost Replacement of PBE P/N 119003–21 .......................... .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = $42.50 ......................... The cost difference between AD 2016–11–20 and this proposed AD is the cost of inspecting for serial number determination and replacing the affected serial numbers. This part of the proposed AD could potentially affect 2,070 PBE units. mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:53 May 25, 2017 Jkt 241001 products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have 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 that the 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. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Parts cost $1,510 Cost per product $1,552.50 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: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–11–20, Amendment 39–18547 (81 FR 37492, June 10, 2016), and adding the following new AD: ■ B/E Aerospace: Docket No. FAA–2017–0439; Directorate Identifier 2017–CE–010–AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by July 10, 2017. E:\FR\FM\26MYP1.SGM 26MYP1 24262 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 101 / Friday, May 26, 2017 / Proposed Rules April 12, 2016, or replace it with another FAA-approved PBE installation. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016–11–20, Amendment 39–18547 (81 FR 37492, June 10, 2016), (‘‘AD 2016–11–20’’). (c) Applicability This AD applies to B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE), part numbers (P/N) 119003–11 and 119003–21, that are installed on airplanes. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35; Oxygen. (e) Unsafe Condition AD 2016–11–20 was prompted by a report of a PBE unit, P/N 119003–11, catching fire upon activation by a crewmember. This AD was prompted by a report that PBE units, P/ N 119003–21, within a certain serial number range are made with candle tube material determined to have a low yield strength and may be volatile upon use or disposal. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS (g) Inspection Retained From AD 2016–11– 20 for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003–11, Installed Within 3 months after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–11–20), while still in the stowage box, physically inspect the PBE pouch to determine if it has an intact vacuum seal. Do this inspection following paragraph III.A.(1) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–011, Rev. 000, dated February 4, 2015. (h) Replacement Retained From AD 2016– 11–20 for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003– 11, Installed (1) During the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, if a PBE pouch is found that does not have an intact vacuum seal, before further flight or following existing MEL procedures, replace the PBE with a PBE unit, P/N 119003–21 that is not within the serial number (S/N) range 004– 14768M through 004–21093M or 004– 02393M through 004–03033M, following paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace SB No. 119003–35–009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016, or replace it with another FAA-approved PBE installation. (2) During the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, if a PBE pouch is found where the vacuum seal is intact, within 18 months after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–11–20), remove PBE, P/N 119003–11, and replace it with a PBE, P/N 119003–21 that is not within the S/N range 004–14768M through 004–21093M or 004–02393M through 004–03033M, following paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–009, Rev. 001, dated VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:53 May 25, 2017 Jkt 241001 (i) New Inspection for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003–21, Installed Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect PBE, P/N 119003–21, to determine if the S/N is within the range of 004–14768M through 004–21093M or 004– 02393M through 004–03033M. Do this inspection following paragraph III.A of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace SB No. 119003–35–013, Rev. 001 dated February 24, 2017. (j) New Replacement for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003–21, Installed During the inspection required in paragraph (i) of this AD, if it is found that the PBE, P/N 119003–21, is within the S/N range specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight or following existing MEL procedures, remove the PBE and replace it with a PBE, P/N 119003–21, that does not have a S/N 004–14768M through 004– 21093M or 004–02393M through 004– 03033M. Do this replacement following paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace SB No. 119003–35–013, Rev. 001, dated February 24, 2017, or replace it with another FAA-approved PBE installation. (k) Prohibited Installation As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a PBE, P/N 119003–21, that has a S/N within the range of 004–14768M through 004–21093M or 004–02393M through 004– 03033M. (l) Credit for Actions Done Following Previous Service Information If you performed the inspection and replacement action required in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD before the effective date of this AD using B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003–35–013, Rev. 001, dated January 9, 2017, you met the requirements of those paragraphs of this AD. (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. (2) 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. (n) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact David Enns, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4147; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: david.enns@faa.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (2) For B/E Aerospace, Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace, Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Commercial Aircraft Products Group, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; phone: (913) 338–9800; fax: (913) 338–8419; Internet: www.beaerospace.com. 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3, 2017. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017–10409 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0433; Directorate Identifier 94–ANE–39–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) 2014–24– 08 that applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–535E4–37, RB211–535E4– B–37, and RB211–535E4–C–37 turbofan engines with certain low-pressure (LP) fuel filter-to-high-pressure (HP) fuel pump tube assemblies, or HP fuel pump-to-fuel flow governor (FFG) or FFG-to-HP pump inlet overspill return tube assemblies and flanged adaptor installed. AD 2014–24–08 requires replacing certain LP fuel filter-to-HP fuel pump tube assemblies. Since we issued AD 2014–24–08, fuel leaks have occurred at the flanged joints of the HP fuel pump-to-FFG tube assembly and FFG-to-HP pump inlet overspill return tube assembly. This proposed AD would retain the original AD requirements and also require installation of new HP fuel pump-to-FFG and FFG-to-HP pump inlet overspill return tube assemblies and flanged adaptor. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 10, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26MYP1.SGM 26MYP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24260-24262]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10409]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0439; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-010-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing 
Equipment Part Number 119003-11 and Part Number 119003-21

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-11-
20, which applies to certain B/E Aerospace protective breathing 
equipment (PBE) that is installed on airplanes. AD 2016-11-20 requires 
replacing part number (P/N) 119003-11 PBE units. Since we issued AD 
2016-11-20, we received a report that PBE units, P/N 119003-21, within 
a certain serial number range are made with candle tube material 
determined to have a low yield strength and may be volatile upon use or 
disposal. This proposed AD would retain the actions required in AD 
2016-11-20 and would require inspecting and replacing P/N 119003-11 and 
119003-21 PBE units. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 10, 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 B/E 
Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft Products Group, 10800 Pflumm Road, 
Lenexa, Kansas 66215; phone: (913) 338-9800; fax: (913) 338-8419; 
Internet: www.beaerospace.com. 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.

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-2017-
0439; 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 
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Enns, Aerospace Engineer, 
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4147; fax: (316) 946-4107; 
email: david.enns@faa.gov.

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-2017-0439; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-010-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 because of 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

    On May 25, 2016, we issued AD 2016-11-20, Amendment 39-18547 (81 FR 
37492, June 10, 2016), (``AD 2016-11-20''), for B/E Aerospace 
Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE), part number (P/N) 119003-11, that 
is installed on airplanes. AD 2016-11-20 requires replacing all PBE, P/
N 119003-11, with PBE, P/N 119003-21. AD 2016-11-20 resulted from a 
report of a PBE unit, P/N 119003-11, catching fire upon activation by a 
crewmember. We issued AD 2016-11-20 to correct the unsafe condition on 
these products.

Actions Since AD 2016-11-20 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2016-11-20, we received a report that a mechanic 
incurred a minor injury when he activated the affected PBE unit as part 
of the disposal process. The igniter candle in the PBE supplies the 
user with oxygen during the first 20 seconds after activation. For PBE 
units with a serial number within the serial number range identified in 
this proposed AD, the candle tube material was determined to have a low 
yield strength. This can result in inadequate retention of the end 
fitting during activation, and the candle may eject from the PBE as a 
high speed projectile.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-011, Rev. 
000, dated February 4, 2015; Service Bulletin 119003-35-009, Rev. 001, 
dated April 12, 2016; and Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-013, Rev. 001, 
dated February 24, 2017. B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-
011, Rev. 000, dated February 4, 2015, describes procedures for 
inspecting PBE, P/N 119003-11, to determine if the vacuum seal of the 
pouch containing the PBE is compromised; B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 
No. 119003-35-009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016, describes procedures 
for replacing PBE, P/N 119003-11 with P/N 119003-21; and B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-013, Rev. 001, dated February 24, 2017, 
describes procedures for inspecting PBE P/N 119003-21 to determine the 
serial number and replacing any within the specified serial number 
range. This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business

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or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2016-11-20. 
This proposed AD would also require inspecting PBE P/N 119003-21 to 
determine the serial number and replacing any within the specified 
serial number range.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    We are not proposing to require the disposal of the PBE as 
specified in the related service information because we have determined 
that owner/operators use various methods for disposal, which includes 
returning the PBE to the manufacturer. Therefore, we have not proposed 
the use of only one method of disposal. However, given the potential 
concern with activation of certain PBE units during disposal, we 
encourage coordination with the manufacturer and awareness of the 
disposal methods.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 9,000 products installed 
on 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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Inspecting the pouch containing    .5 work-hour x $85   Not applicable..........          $42.50        $382,500
 the PBE for proper vacuum seal.    per hour = $42.50.
Replace PBE P/N 119003-11 with     .5 work-hour x $85   $1,510..................        1,552.50      13,972,500
 PBE P/N 119003-21.                 per hour = $42.50.
Inspecting the PBE to determine    .5 work-hour x $85   Not applicable..........           42.50         382,500
 whether an affected PBE P/N        per hour = $42.50.
 119003-21 is installed.
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    We estimate the following costs to replace any affected PBE P/N 
119003-21 units that fall within the affected serial number range. We 
have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these 
repairs/replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Replacement of PBE P/N 119003-21...........  .5 work-hour x $85 per hour =                $1,510       $1,552.50
                                              $42.50.
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    The cost difference between AD 2016-11-20 and this proposed AD is 
the cost of inspecting for serial number determination and replacing 
the affected serial numbers. This part of the proposed AD could 
potentially affect 2,070 PBE units.

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 have 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 that the 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2016-11-20, Amendment 39-18547 (81 FR 37492, June 10, 2016), and adding 
the following new AD:

B/E Aerospace: Docket No. FAA-2017-0439; Directorate Identifier 
2017-CE-010-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by July 10, 
2017.

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(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2016-11-20, Amendment 39-18547 (81 FR 37492, 
June 10, 2016), (``AD 2016-11-20'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment 
(PBE), part numbers (P/N) 119003-11 and 119003-21, that are 
installed on airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 35; Oxygen.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    AD 2016-11-20 was prompted by a report of a PBE unit, P/N 
119003-11, catching fire upon activation by a crewmember. This AD 
was prompted by a report that PBE units, P/N 119003-21, within a 
certain serial number range are made with candle tube material 
determined to have a low yield strength and may be volatile upon use 
or disposal. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition 
on these products.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspection Retained From AD 2016-11-20 for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 
119003-11, Installed

    Within 3 months after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of AD 
2016-11-20), while still in the stowage box, physically inspect the 
PBE pouch to determine if it has an intact vacuum seal. Do this 
inspection following paragraph III.A.(1) of the Accomplishment 
Instructions in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-011, 
Rev. 000, dated February 4, 2015.

(h) Replacement Retained From AD 2016-11-20 for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 
119003-11, Installed

    (1) During the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, 
if a PBE pouch is found that does not have an intact vacuum seal, 
before further flight or following existing MEL procedures, replace 
the PBE with a PBE unit, P/N 119003-21 that is not within the serial 
number (S/N) range 004-14768M through 004-21093M or 004-02393M 
through 004-03033M, following paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), 
III.D.(6), and III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E 
Aerospace SB No. 119003-35-009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016, or 
replace it with another FAA-approved PBE installation.
    (2) During the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, 
if a PBE pouch is found where the vacuum seal is intact, within 18 
months after July 15, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-11-20), 
remove PBE, P/N 119003-11, and replace it with a PBE, P/N 119003-21 
that is not within the S/N range 004-14768M through 004-21093M or 
004-02393M through 004-03033M, following paragraphs III.C., 
III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment 
Instructions in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-009, 
Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016, or replace it with another FAA-
approved PBE installation.

(i) New Inspection for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003-21, Installed

    Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect 
PBE, P/N 119003-21, to determine if the S/N is within the range of 
004-14768M through 004-21093M or 004-02393M through 004-03033M. Do 
this inspection following paragraph III.A of the Accomplishment 
Instructions in B/E Aerospace SB No. 119003-35-013, Rev. 001 dated 
February 24, 2017.

(j) New Replacement for Airplanes With PBE, P/N 119003-21, Installed

    During the inspection required in paragraph (i) of this AD, if 
it is found that the PBE, P/N 119003-21, is within the S/N range 
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight or 
following existing MEL procedures, remove the PBE and replace it 
with a PBE, P/N 119003-21, that does not have a S/N 004-14768M 
through 004-21093M or 004-02393M through 004-03033M. Do this 
replacement following paragraphs III.C., III.D.(4), III.D.(6), and 
III.D.(7) of the Accomplishment Instructions in B/E Aerospace SB No. 
119003-35-013, Rev. 001, dated February 24, 2017, or replace it with 
another FAA-approved PBE installation.

(k) Prohibited Installation

    As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a PBE, P/N 
119003-21, that has a S/N within the range of 004-14768M through 
004-21093M or 004-02393M through 004-03033M.

(l) Credit for Actions Done Following Previous Service Information

    If you performed the inspection and replacement action required 
in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD before the effective date of 
this AD using B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 119003-35-013, Rev. 
001, dated January 9, 2017, you met the requirements of those 
paragraphs of this AD.

(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
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 manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
    (2) 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.

(n) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact David Enns, 
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4147; fax: (316) 946-
4107; email: david.enns@faa.gov.
    (2) For B/E Aerospace, Inc. service information identified in 
this AD, contact B/E Aerospace, Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Commercial 
Aircraft Products Group, Lenexa, Kansas 66215; phone: (913) 338-
9800; fax: (913) 338-8419; Internet: www.beaerospace.com. 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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 3, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-10409 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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