Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model GIV-X and GV-SP Series Airplanes, 19114-19117 [06-3540]
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(b) At the times indicated in the
compliance table, inspect area ‘‘D’’ of the
MGB base plate for a crack using a 10x or
higher magnifying glass. Area ‘‘D’’ to be
inspected is depicted in Figure 1 of this AD.
Note 1: Eurocopter France Alert Service
Bulletin No. 05.25, dated February 17, 2005,
pertain to the subject of this AD.
(c) If a crack is found in a MGB base plate,
remove and replace the MGB with an
airworthy MGB before further flight.
(d) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Contact the Manager, Safety
Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate,
FAA, ATTN: Ed Cuevas, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0111, telephone (817) 222–5355, fax
(817) 222–5961, for information about
previously approved alternative methods of
compliance.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on
April 28, 2006.
Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed
´ ´
in Direction Generale de L’Aviation Civile
(France) AD No. F–2005–036, dated March 2,
2005.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 5,
2006.
David A. Downey,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24438; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–061–AD; Amendment
39–14560; AD 2006–04–13 R1]
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Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Model GIV–X and GV–SP Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to certain Gulfstream
Model GIV–X and GV–SP series
airplanes. That AD currently requires
revising the Limitations section of the
airplane flight manual (AFM) by
incorporating new procedures to follow
in the event that the cockpit displays go
blank or malfunction. This AD allows
for the use of alternative AFM revisions
for a certain subset of the existing
applicability. This AD results from a
report that all four of the cockpit flight
panel display units simultaneously
went blank during flight. We are issuing
this AD to ensure that the flightcrew is
advised of the appropriate procedures to
follow in the event that the cockpit
displays go blank or malfunction, which
could result in a reduction of the
flightcrew’s situational awareness and
possible loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: The effective date of this AD is
March 13, 2006.
On March 13, 2006 (71 FR 9436,
February 24, 2006), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
other publications.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by June 12, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
AD:
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, Technical Publications
Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia
31402–2206, for service information
identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Chupka, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–
119A, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, One Crown Center, 1895
Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta,
Georgia 30349; telephone (770) 703–
6070; fax (770) 703–6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On February 14, 2006, we issued AD
2006–04–13, amendment 39–14495 (71
FR 9436, February 24, 2006). That AD
applies to certain Gulfstream Model
GIV–X and GV–SP series airplanes. That
AD requires revising the Limitations
section of the airplane flight manual
(AFM) by incorporating new procedures
to follow in the event that the cockpit
displays go blank or malfunction. That
AD resulted from a report that all four
of the cockpit flight panel display units
simultaneously went blank during
flight. The actions specified in that AD
are intended to ensure that the
flightcrew is advised of the appropriate
procedures to follow in the event that
the cockpit displays go blank or
malfunction, which could result in a
reduction of the flightcrew’s situational
awareness and possible loss of control
of the airplane.
Actions Since AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2006–04–13, the
European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) informed us that the
information contained in the Joint
Aviation Authority (JAA) Gulfstream
AFM revisions is considered acceptable
for airplanes operated under and in
accordance with the JAA and EASA
regulations, supervision, and oversight,
and should be added to the AD. We
inadvertently omitted that information
from AD 2006–04–13; therefore, we
have added a new Note 2 to this AD to
give credit for those revisions.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed the revisions to the
Limitations section of Gulfstream G350,
G450, G500, and G550 AFMs, as listed
in the table below:
GULFSTREAM AFM REVISIONS
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Affected airplane models
AFM
Model GIV–X ...................................
Gulfstream G350 ......................................................................................
GAC–AC–JAA–G350–OPS–0001
Gulfstream G450 ......................................................................................
GAC–AC–JAA–G450–OPS–0001
Gulfstream G500 ......................................................................................
GAC–AC–JAA–G500–OPS–0001
Model GIV–X ...................................
Model GV–SP .................................
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GULFSTREAM AFM REVISIONS—Continued
Revision
level
Affected airplane models
AFM
Model GV–SP .................................
Gulfstream G550 ......................................................................................
GAC–AC–JAA–G550–OPS–0001
The revisions describe procedures to
follow in the event that all four cockpit
flight panel display units
simultaneously go blank or malfunction.
The procedures include identifying the
malfunctioning components and taking
appropriate corrective action to return
certain displays to a functional
condition. The procedures also include
weather minimums designed to mitigate
the effects of display blanking events
during takeoff or landing.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
The unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other airplanes of the same type
design. For this reason, we are issuing
this AD to revise AD 2006–04–13. This
new AD retains the requirements of the
existing AD. This AD also provides for
accomplishing the actions specified in
the AFM revisions described previously
for a certain subset of the existing
applicability.
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action.
The manufacturer is currently
developing a software modification that
will address the unsafe condition
identified in this AD, which will
constitute terminating action for the
AFM revisions required by this AD
action. Once this modification is
developed, approved, and available, we
may consider additional rulemaking.
However, the planned compliance time
for the modification will allow enough
time to provide notice and opportunity
for prior public comment on the merits
of the modification.
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FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
No airplane affected by this AD is
currently on the U.S. Register.
Therefore, providing notice and
opportunity for public comment is
unnecessary before this AD is issued,
and this AD may be made effective in
less than 30 days after it is published in
the Federal Register.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements that affect flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment;
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however, we invite you to submit any
relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
comments to an address listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2006–24438; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–061–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD that might suggest a
need to modify it.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the
search function of that Web site, anyone
can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including the name of
the individual who sent the comment
(or signed the comment on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Dockets
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket
Management Facility office (telephone
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Management System receives them.
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
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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 AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the National Government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the 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); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
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by removing amendment 39–14495 (71
FR 9436, February 24, 2006) and adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Compliance
2006–04–13 R1 Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation: Amendment 39–14560.
Docket No. FAA–2006–24438;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–061–AD.
subsequent; and Gulfstream Model GV–SP
series airplanes, certificated in any category,
serial numbers 5001 and subsequent; on
which Gulfstream Modification ASC–904 or
production equivalent has been incorporated.
Unsafe Condition
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(f) Except as provided by paragraph (g) of
this AD: Within 10 days after March 13, 2006
(the effective date of AD 2006–04–13), revise
the Limitations section of the Gulfstream
G350, G450, G500, and G550 AFMs to
include the information in the applicable
revision listed in Table 1 of this AD.
Thereafter, operate the airplane according to
the limitations and procedures in the
applicable revision. Any further revisions to
the AFM must contain the identical
procedures in the Limitations section of the
AFM revisions as required by this AD.
(d) This AD results from a report that all
four of the cockpit flight panel display units
simultaneously went blank during flight. We
are issuing this AD to ensure that the
flightcrew is advised of the appropriate
procedures to follow in the event that the
cockpit displays go blank or malfunction,
which could result in a reduction of the
flightcrew’s situational awareness and
possible loss of control of the airplane.
Effective Date
(a) The effective date of this AD is March
13, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2006–04–13.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Gulfstream Model
GIV–X series airplanes, certificated in any
category, serial numbers 4001 and
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
TABLE 1.—GULFSTREAM AFM REVISIONS
Affected airplane models
Model
Model
Model
Model
Applicable Gulfstream AFM
GIV–X ......................................................
GIV–X ......................................................
GV–SP .....................................................
GV–SP .....................................................
Note 1: The actions required by paragraph
(f) of this AD may be done by inserting a
copy of the applicable Gulfstream revisions
listed in Table 1 of this AD into the
applicable AFM.
GAC–AC–G350–OPS–0001,
GAC–AC–G450–OPS–0001,
GAC–AC–G500–OPS–0001,
GAC–AC–G550–OPS–0001,
as
as
as
as
specified
specified
specified
specified
in
in
in
in
Revision
Revision
Revision
Revision
Note 2: For airplanes that are operated
under and in accordance with the Joint
Aviation Authority (JAA)/European Aviation
Safety Agency regulations, supervision, and
oversight: Revising the Limitations section of
6, dated January 24, 2006.
7, dated January 24, 2006.
13, dated January 24, 2006.
15, dated January 24, 2006.
the Gulfstream G350, G450, G500, and G550
AFMs to include the information in the
applicable revision listed in Table 2 of this
AD is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
TABLE 2.—JAA GULFSTREAM AFM REVISIONS
Affected airplane models
Model
Model
Model
Model
Applicable Gulfstream AFM
GIV–X ......................................................
GIV–X ......................................................
GV–SP .....................................................
GV–SP .....................................................
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
GAC–AC–JAA–G350–OPS–0001,
GAC–AC–JAA–G450–OPS–0001,
GAC–AC–JAA–G500–OPS–0001,
GAC–AC–JAA–G550–OPS–0001,
as
as
as
as
specified
specified
specified
specified
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use the documents listed in
Table 3 of this AD, as applicable, to perform
the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) On March 13, 2006 (71 FR 9436,
February 24, 2006), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of the documents listed in Table
3 of this AD.
(2) Contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, Technical Publications Dept.,
P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402–
in
in
in
in
Revision
Revision
Revision
Revision
3,
3,
3,
5,
dated
dated
dated
dated
January
January
January
January
25,
25,
25,
25,
2006.
2006.
2006.
2006.
2206, for a copy of this service information.
You may review copies at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW.,
Room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington,
DC; on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or
at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at the NARA,
call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
TABLE 3.—MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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Gulfstream service information
Gulfstream G350 Airplane Flight Manual ........................................................................................................
GAC–AC–G350–OPS–0001
Gulfstream G450 .............................................................................................................................................
GAC–AC–G450–OPS–0001
Gulfstream G500 .............................................................................................................................................
GAC–AC–G500–OPS–0001
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level
Gulfstream service information
Gulfstream G550 .............................................................................................................................................
GAC–AC–G550–OPS–0001
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 5,
2006.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2005–23436; Airspace
Docket No. 05–ASO–10]
RIN 2120–AA66
waypoint (WP) listed in the description
of route T–210 in a final rule published
in the Federal Register on March 27,
2006 (71 FR 15027), Airspace Docket
No. 05–ASO–10. This action also makes
an editorial change to the order of the
points listed in the route description.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, June 8,
2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace and Rules, Office of
System Operations Airspace and AIM,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action corrects an error
in the geographic coordinates of a
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§ 71.1
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Internal Revenue Service
26 CFR Part 1
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Correcting amendment.
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SUMMARY: This document contains a
correction to final and temporary
regulations (TD 9244), that was
published in the Federal Register on
Thursday, January 26, 2006 (71 FR
4264). This regulation provides
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guidance regarding the determination of
the basis of stock or securities received
in exchange for, or with respect to stock
or securities in certain transactions.
This correction is effective
January 23, 2006.
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AGENCY:
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(Lat. 30°30′17″ N., long. 82°33′10″ W.)
(Lat. 30°16′06″ N., long. 82°06′33″ W.)
(Lat. 29°55′22″ N., long. 81°28′08″ W.)
Determination of Basis of Stock or
Securities Received in Exchange for,
or With Respect to, Stock or Securities
in Certain Transactions; Treatment of
Excess Loss Accounts; Correction
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PART 71—[AMENDED]
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 7,
2006.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 06–3559 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am]
coordinates for OHLEE are lat. 30°16′06″
N., long. 82°06′33″ W. The action
corrects the error. In addition, the order
of the points listed in the rule for the
route T–210 legal description did not
match the order as listed in flight
inspection documentation. The rule
listed the points from east to west while
the flight inspection document listed
the points from west to east. This action
simply reverses the order of the points
listed in the route T–210 description to
agree with the flight inspection
documentation. This change does not
affect the alignment of the route.
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority
delegated to me, the legal descriptions
for T–210 as published in the Federal
Register on March 27, 2006 (71 FR
15027), and incorporated by reference in
14 CFR 71.1, is corrected as follows:
On March 27, 2006, a final rule for
Airspace Docket No. 05–ASO–10 was
published in the Federal Register (71
FR 15027). This rule established RITTR
route T–210 in the Jacksonville, FL,
terminal area. In the description for
route T–210, the coordinates for the
OHLEE, FL, WP were incorrect. The
correct latitude and longitude
T–210 Taylor, FL to BRADO, FL [Corrected]
Taylor, FL (TAY) ........................................... VORTAC ........................................................
OHLEE, FL ..................................................... WP .................................................................
BRADO, FL .................................................... Fix ..................................................................
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History
Establishment of Area Navigation
Instrument Flight Rules Terminal
Transition Route (RITTR); T–210;
Jacksonville, FL
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Theresa M. Kolish, (202) 622–7530 (not
a toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The final and temporary regulations
(TD 9244) that are the subject of these
corrections are under sections 356, 358
and 1502 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Need for Correction
As published, TD 9244 contains errors
that may prove to be misleading and are
in need of clarification.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24438; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-061-AD;
Amendment 39-14560; AD 2006-04-13 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model GIV-X and GV-SP Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to certain Gulfstream Model GIV-X and GV-SP series
airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the Limitations section
of the airplane flight manual (AFM) by incorporating new procedures to
follow in the event that the cockpit displays go blank or malfunction.
This AD allows for the use of alternative AFM revisions for a certain
subset of the existing applicability. This AD results from a report
that all four of the cockpit flight panel display units simultaneously
went blank during flight. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the
flightcrew is advised of the appropriate procedures to follow in the
event that the cockpit displays go blank or malfunction, which could
result in a reduction of the flightcrew's situational awareness and
possible loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: The effective date of this AD is March 13, 2006.
On March 13, 2006 (71 FR 9436, February 24, 2006), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
other publications.
We must receive any comments on this AD by June 12, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this AD:
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications
Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Chupka, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450,
Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone (770) 703-6070; fax (770) 703-6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On February 14, 2006, we issued AD 2006-04-13, amendment 39-14495
(71 FR 9436, February 24, 2006). That AD applies to certain Gulfstream
Model GIV-X and GV-SP series airplanes. That AD requires revising the
Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) by
incorporating new procedures to follow in the event that the cockpit
displays go blank or malfunction. That AD resulted from a report that
all four of the cockpit flight panel display units simultaneously went
blank during flight. The actions specified in that AD are intended to
ensure that the flightcrew is advised of the appropriate procedures to
follow in the event that the cockpit displays go blank or malfunction,
which could result in a reduction of the flightcrew's situational
awareness and possible loss of control of the airplane.
Actions Since AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2006-04-13, the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) informed us that the information contained in the Joint Aviation
Authority (JAA) Gulfstream AFM revisions is considered acceptable for
airplanes operated under and in accordance with the JAA and EASA
regulations, supervision, and oversight, and should be added to the AD.
We inadvertently omitted that information from AD 2006-04-13;
therefore, we have added a new Note 2 to this AD to give credit for
those revisions.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed the revisions to the Limitations section of
Gulfstream G350, G450, G500, and G550 AFMs, as listed in the table
below:
Gulfstream AFM Revisions
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Revision
Affected airplane models AFM level Revision date
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Model GIV-X........................... Gulfstream G350.......... 3 January 25, 2006.
GAC-AC-JAA-G350-OPS-0001.
Model GIV-X........................... Gulfstream G450.......... 3 January 25, 2006.
GAC-AC-JAA-G450-OPS-0001.
Model GV-SP........................... Gulfstream G500.......... 3 January 25, 2006.
GAC-AC-JAA-G500-OPS-0001.
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Model GV-SP........................... Gulfstream G550.......... 5 January 25, 2006.
GAC-AC-JAA-G550-OPS-0001.
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The revisions describe procedures to follow in the event that all
four cockpit flight panel display units simultaneously go blank or
malfunction. The procedures include identifying the malfunctioning
components and taking appropriate corrective action to return certain
displays to a functional condition. The procedures also include weather
minimums designed to mitigate the effects of display blanking events
during takeoff or landing.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other airplanes of the same type design. For this reason, we
are issuing this AD to revise AD 2006-04-13. This new AD retains the
requirements of the existing AD. This AD also provides for
accomplishing the actions specified in the AFM revisions described
previously for a certain subset of the existing applicability.
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action. The manufacturer is currently
developing a software modification that will address the unsafe
condition identified in this AD, which will constitute terminating
action for the AFM revisions required by this AD action. Once this
modification is developed, approved, and available, we may consider
additional rulemaking. However, the planned compliance time for the
modification will allow enough time to provide notice and opportunity
for prior public comment on the merits of the modification.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
No airplane affected by this AD is currently on the U.S. Register.
Therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment is
unnecessary before this AD is issued, and this AD may be made effective
in less than 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
24438; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-061-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that might
suggest a need to modify it.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of that Web
site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Dockets
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.
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 AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the 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); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part
39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13
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by removing amendment 39-14495 (71 FR 9436, February 24, 2006) and
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-04-13 R1 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-14560.
Docket No. FAA-2006-24438; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-061-AD.
Effective Date
(a) The effective date of this AD is March 13, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2006-04-13.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Gulfstream Model GIV-X series airplanes,
certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001 and subsequent;
and Gulfstream Model GV-SP series airplanes, certificated in any
category, serial numbers 5001 and subsequent; on which Gulfstream
Modification ASC-904 or production equivalent has been incorporated.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that all four of the cockpit
flight panel display units simultaneously went blank during flight.
We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew is advised of
the appropriate procedures to follow in the event that the cockpit
displays go blank or malfunction, which could result in a reduction
of the flightcrew's situational awareness and possible loss of
control of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(f) Except as provided by paragraph (g) of this AD: Within 10
days after March 13, 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006-04-13),
revise the Limitations section of the Gulfstream G350, G450, G500,
and G550 AFMs to include the information in the applicable revision
listed in Table 1 of this AD. Thereafter, operate the airplane
according to the limitations and procedures in the applicable
revision. Any further revisions to the AFM must contain the
identical procedures in the Limitations section of the AFM revisions
as required by this AD.
Table 1.--Gulfstream AFM Revisions
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Affected airplane models Applicable Gulfstream AFM
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Model GIV-X.......................... GAC-AC-G350-OPS-0001, as
specified in Revision 6, dated
January 24, 2006.
Model GIV-X.......................... GAC-AC-G450-OPS-0001, as
specified in Revision 7, dated
January 24, 2006.
Model GV-SP.......................... GAC-AC-G500-OPS-0001, as
specified in Revision 13, dated
January 24, 2006.
Model GV-SP.......................... GAC-AC-G550-OPS-0001, as
specified in Revision 15, dated
January 24, 2006.
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Note 1: The actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be
done by inserting a copy of the applicable Gulfstream revisions
listed in Table 1 of this AD into the applicable AFM.
Note 2: For airplanes that are operated under and in accordance
with the Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)/European Aviation Safety
Agency regulations, supervision, and oversight: Revising the
Limitations section of the Gulfstream G350, G450, G500, and G550
AFMs to include the information in the applicable revision listed in
Table 2 of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
Table 2.--JAA Gulfstream AFM Revisions
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Affected airplane models Applicable Gulfstream AFM
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Model GIV-X.......................... GAC-AC-JAA-G350-OPS-0001, as
specified in Revision 3, dated
January 25, 2006.
Model GIV-X.......................... GAC-AC-JAA-G450-OPS-0001, as
specified in Revision 3, dated
January 25, 2006.
Model GV-SP.......................... GAC-AC-JAA-G500-OPS-0001, as
specified in Revision 3, dated
January 25, 2006.
Model GV-SP.......................... GAC-AC-JAA-G550-OPS-0001, as
specified in Revision 5, dated
January 25, 2006.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must use the documents listed in Table 3 of this AD, as
applicable, to perform the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) On March 13, 2006 (71 FR 9436, February 24, 2006), the
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of the documents listed in Table 3 of this AD.
(2) Contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical
Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206, for
a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Table 3.--Material Previously Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Gulfstream service information level Revision date
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Gulfstream G350 Airplane 6 January 24, 2006.
Flight Manual.
GAC-AC-G350-OPS-0001..........
Gulfstream G450............... 7 January 24, 2006.
GAC-AC-G450-OPS-0001..........
Gulfstream G500............... 13 January 24, 2006.
GAC-AC-G500-OPS-0001..........
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Gulfstream G550............... 15 January 24, 2006.
GAC-AC-G550-OPS-0001..........
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 5, 2006.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-3540 Filed 4-12-06; 8:45 am]
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