Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model GV and GV-SP Series Airplanes, 52990-52992 [E6-14688]
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Effective Date
Removal of Stage 1 HPT Discs and Stage 1
LPT Discs From Service Tay 650–15 Engine
Flight Plan Profile A
(i) Remove from service Tay 650–15 stage
1 HPT discs and stage 1 LPT discs operated
under flight plan profile A, before
accumulating 23,000 cycles-since-new (CSN),
and replace with serviceable parts.
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective October 13, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2000–08–01,
Amendment 39–11687.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce
Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Tay 650–15
and Tay 651–54 turbofan engines with stage
1 high pressure turbine (HPT) discs, part
number (P/N) JR32013 or P/N JR33838, and
stage 1 low pressure turbine (LPT) discs, P/
N JR32318A, installed. These engines are
installed on, but not limited to, Fokker Model
F.28 Mark 0100, and Boeing 727–100 series
airplanes modified in accordance with
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SA8472SW (727–QF).
Tay 650–15 Engine Flight Plan Profile B
(j) Remove from service Tay 650–15 stage
1 HPT discs operated under flight plan
profile B and replace with serviceable parts:
(1) On or before July 31, 2007, before
accumulating 21,000 CSN; and
(2) After July 31, 2007, before accumulating
20,000 CSN.
(k) Remove from service Tay 650–15 stage
1 LPT discs operated under flight plan profile
B, before accumulating 21,000 CSN, and
replace with serviceable parts.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from RRD updating
their low-cycle-fatigue analysis for stage 1
HPT discs and stage 1 LPT discs and
reducing their cyclic life limits. We are
issuing this AD to prevent cracks leading to
turbine disc failure, which could result in an
uncontained engine failure and damage to
the airplane.
Tay 650–15 Engine Flight Plan Profile C
(l) Remove from service Tay 650–15 stage
1 HPT discs operated under flight plan
profile C and replace with serviceable parts:
(1) After the effective date of this AD,
before accumulating 15,800 CSN; and
(2) After July 31, 2007, before accumulating
14,700 CSN.
(m) Remove from service Tay 650–15 stage
1 LPT discs operated under flight plan profile
C, before accumulating 18,000 CSN, and
replace with serviceable parts.
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.
(f) Information on the referenced Tay 650–
15 engine flight plan profiles A, B, C, and D
and Tay 651–54 engine datum flight profile,
can be found in RRD Tay Engine Manual,
Section 70–01–10.
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Calculating and Re-Establishing Within 30
Days, the Achieved Cyclic Life of a Stage 1
HPT Disc or Stage 1 LPT Disc Previously
Exposed to Different Flight Plan Profiles
(g) If a stage 1 HPT disc or stage 1 LPT disc
was previously exposed to flight plan
profile(s) different than the currently
operated flight plan:
(1) You must calculate and re-establish the
achieved cyclic life for that disc, within 30
days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) Use paragraphs 3.A. through 3.D.(2)(c)
of Accomplishment Instructions of RRD Alert
Service Bulletin (ASB) No. Tay–72–A1676,
Revision 1, dated August 16, 2005, to
calculate and re-establish the achieved cyclic
life.
After an Engine Flight Plan Profile
Changeover, Calculating and Re-Establishing
Within 30 Days, the Achieved Cyclic Life of
Stage 1 HPT Discs and Stage 1 LPT Discs
(h) After an engine has a flight plan profile
changeover:
(1) You must calculate and re-establish the
achieved cyclic life for the stage 1 HPT disc
and stage 1 LPT disc, within 30 days after the
flight plan changeover.
(2) Use paragraphs 3.A. through 3.D.(2)(c)
of Accomplishment Instructions of RRD ASB
No. Tay–72–A1676, Revision 1, dated August
16, 2005, to calculate and re-establish the
achieved cyclic life.
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Tay 650–15 Engine Flight Plan Profile D
(n) Remove from service Tay 650–15 stage
1 HPT discs operated under flight plan
profile D and replace with serviceable parts
after the effective date of this AD, before
accumulating 11,000 CSN.
(o) Remove from service Tay 650–15 stage
1 LPT discs operated under flight plan profile
D, before accumulating 14,250 CSN, and
replace with serviceable parts.
Tay 651–54 Engine Datum Flight Profile
(p) Remove from service Tay 651–54 stage
1 HPT discs operated under the engine
datum flight profile, and replace with
serviceable parts after the effective date of
this AD, before accumulating 12,600 CSN.
(q) Remove from service Tay 651–54 stage
1 LPT discs before accumulating 20,000 CSN
and replace with serviceable parts.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(r) The Manager, Engine Certification
Office, FAA, has the authority to approve
alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(s) Luftfahrt-Bundesamt airworthiness
directive No. D–2005–252R1, dated August
31, 2005, also addresses the subject of this
AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(t) You must use Rolls-Royce Deutschland
Ltd & Co KG Alert Service Bulletin No. Tay–
72–A1676, Revision 1, dated August 16,
2005, to perform the actions required by this
AD. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service bulletin in accordance with 5
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U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You can get
a copy from Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &
Co KG, Eschenweg 11, 15872 BlankenfeldeMahlow, Germany, telephone 49–0–33–
7086–1768; fax 49–0–33–7086–3356. You
may review copies at the FAA, New England
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA; or at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
August 30, 2006.
Francis A. Favara,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24951; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–184–AD; Amendment
39–14752; AD 2006–18–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Model GV and GV–SP Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Gulfstream Model GV and GV–SP series
airplanes. This AD requires repairing
the force link assembly wire harness.
This AD results from a report indicating
that the wiring harness outer shield and
insulation on the primary conductors
may have been inadvertently cut due to
an improper method used to remove the
wiring outer jacket. We are issuing this
AD to prevent the loss of the hardover
prevention system (HOPS) in the roll
axis due to a short circuit in the wiring
harness, which could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 13, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of October 13, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
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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:
Darby Mirocha, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–
119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, One Crown Center,
1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450,
Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone (770)
703–6095; fax (770) 703–6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
52991
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 street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Comments
Discussion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Gulfstream Model GV
and GV–SP series airplanes. That NPRM
was published in the Federal Register
on June 6, 2006 (71 FR 32487). That
NPRM proposed to require repairing the
force link assembly wire harness.
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
Costs of Compliance
There are about 99 airplanes of the
affected design in the worldwide fleet.
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Work hours
3 ....................
Average labor
rate per hour
$80
Cost per airplane
Parts
The manufacturer states that it will supply required parts to
the operators at no cost.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
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.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
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.
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
$240
Fleet cost
77
$18,480
Docket No. FAA–2006–24951; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–184–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 13,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation airplanes,
certificated in any category:
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Model
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
I
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2006–18–13 Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation: Amendment 39–14752.
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GV series airplanes ..
GV–SP series airplanes.
Serial Nos.
674 through 693 inclusive.
5001 through 5072
inclusive.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report indicating
that the wiring harness outer shield and
insulation on the primary conductors may
have been inadvertently cut due to an
improper method used to remove the wiring
outer jacket. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the loss of the hardover prevention
system (HOPS) in the roll axis due to a short
circuit in the wiring harness, which could
result in reduced controllability 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.
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Repair
(f) Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, repair the force link
assembly wire harness by doing all actions
specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in Table 2 of this AD,
except as required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
TABLE 2.—SERVICE INFORMATION
TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED
BY REFERENCE
For Model—
Use—
GV–SP series
airplanes.
Gulfstream G500 Customer
Bulletin 14, dated June 23,
2005.
Gulfstream G550 Customer
Bulletin 14, dated June 23,
2005.
Gulfstream GV Customer
Bulletin 135, dated June
23, 2005.
GV–SP series
airplanes.
GV series airplanes.
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.
Note 1: The Gulfstream customer bulletins
identified in Table 2 of this AD include
Vought Service Bulletin SB–VAIGV/GVSP–
27–PG0098, dated May 9, 2005, as an
additional source of service information for
the repair.
Customer bulletin
Date
Gulfstream G500 Customer
Bulletin 14.
Gulfstream G550 Customer
Bulletin 14.
Gulfstream GV Customer
Bulletin 135.
June 23,
2005.
June 23,
2005.
June 23,
2005.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
28, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–14688 Filed 9–7–06; 8:45 am]
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Exception to Service Bulletin Specifications
(g) During the inspection of the
environmental seal around the installed
wires required by paragraph (f) of this AD: If
any nick or other damage is found, repair
before further flight using a method approved
by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA. For a repair method to
be approved by the Manager, Atlanta ACO,
as required by this paragraph, the Manager’s
approval letter must specifically refer to this
AD.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the service information
identified in Table 3 of this AD to perform
the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise. Each
Gulfstream customer bulletin listed in Table
3 of this AD includes Vought Aircraft
Industries Service Bulletin SB–VAIGV/
GVSP–27–PG0098, dated May 9, 2005. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2003–NM–114–AD; Amendment
39–14751; AD 2006–18–12]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model
SAAB-Fairchild SF340A (SAAB/
SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a
new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain Saab Model SAABFairchild SF340A (SAAB/SF340A) and
SAAB 340B airplanes, that requires
modification and repetitive inspections
of the hot detection system of the tail
pipe harness of the engine nacelles. The
actions specified by this AD are
intended to prevent false warning
indications to the flightcrew from the
hot detection system due to
discrepancies of the harness, which
could result in an unnecessary aborted
takeoff on the ground or in-flight engine
shutdowns. This action is intended to
address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective October 13, 2006.
The incorporation by reference of a
certain publication listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–2677; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A
proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
include an airworthiness directive (AD)
that is applicable to certain Saab Model
SAAB-Fairchild SF340A (SAAB/
SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes was
published as a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
Federal Register on June 26, 2006 (71
FR 36252). That action proposed to
require modification and repetitive
inspections of the hot detection system
of the tail pipe harness of the engine
nacelles.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no
comments on the supplemental NPRM
or on the determination of the cost to
the public.
Conclusion
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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of the Federal Register as of October 13,
2006.
ADDRESSES: The service information
referenced in this AD may be obtained
from Saab Aircraft AB, SAAB Aircraft
¨
Product Support, S–581.88, Linkoping,
Sweden. This information may be
examined at the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Transport
Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington.
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed in the
supplemental NPRM.
Cost Impact
We estimate that 280 airplanes of U.S.
registry will be affected by this AD.
It will take about 10 work hours per
airplane to accomplish the modification,
at an average labor rate of $80 per work
hour. Required parts cost will be
between $218 and $2,253. Based on
these figures, the cost impact of the
modification on U.S. operators is
estimated to be between $285,040 and
$854,840, or between $1,018 and $3,053
per airplane.
It will take about 1 work hour per
airplane to accomplish the inspection
and application of sealant, at an average
labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based
on these figures, the cost impact of this
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24951; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-184-AD;
Amendment 39-14752; AD 2006-18-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model GV and GV-SP Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Gulfstream Model GV and GV-SP series airplanes. This AD
requires repairing the force link assembly wire harness. This AD
results from a report indicating that the wiring harness outer shield
and insulation on the primary conductors may have been inadvertently
cut due to an improper method used to remove the wiring outer jacket.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss of the hardover prevention
system (HOPS) in the roll axis due to a short circuit in the wiring
harness, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 13, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of October 13,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
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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: Darby Mirocha, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite
450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone (770) 703-6095; fax (770) 703-
6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (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 street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain Gulfstream
Model GV and GV-SP series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on June 6, 2006 (71 FR 32487). That NPRM proposed to
require repairing the force link assembly wire harness.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 99 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of U.S.-
Work hours Average labor Parts Cost per registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplane airplanes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.................... $80 The manufacturer states $240 77 $18,480
that it will supply
required parts to the
operators at no cost.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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 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 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-18-13 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-14752.
Docket No. FAA-2006-24951; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-184-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 13, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation airplanes, certificated in any category:
Table 1.--Applicability
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Model Serial Nos.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
GV series airplanes....................... 674 through 693 inclusive.
GV-SP series airplanes.................... 5001 through 5072 inclusive.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report indicating that the wiring
harness outer shield and insulation on the primary conductors may
have been inadvertently cut due to an improper method used to remove
the wiring outer jacket. We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss
of the hardover prevention system (HOPS) in the roll axis due to a
short circuit in the wiring harness, which could result in reduced
controllability 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.
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Repair
(f) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, repair
the force link assembly wire harness by doing all actions specified
in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in Table 2 of this AD, except as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
Table 2.--Service Information
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For Model-- Use--
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GV-SP series airplanes................. Gulfstream G500 Customer
Bulletin 14, dated June 23,
2005.
GV-SP series airplanes................. Gulfstream G550 Customer
Bulletin 14, dated June 23,
2005.
GV series airplanes.................... Gulfstream GV Customer Bulletin
135, dated June 23, 2005.
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Note 1: The Gulfstream customer bulletins identified in Table 2
of this AD include Vought Service Bulletin SB-VAIGV/GVSP-27-PG0098,
dated May 9, 2005, as an additional source of service information
for the repair.
Exception to Service Bulletin Specifications
(g) During the inspection of the environmental seal around the
installed wires required by paragraph (f) of this AD: If any nick or
other damage is found, repair before further flight using a method
approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA. For a repair method to be approved by the Manager,
Atlanta ACO, as required by this paragraph, the Manager's approval
letter must specifically refer to this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, 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
(i) You must use the service information identified in Table 3
of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise. Each Gulfstream customer bulletin
listed in Table 3 of this AD includes Vought Aircraft Industries
Service Bulletin SB-VAIGV/GVSP-27-PG0098, dated May 9, 2005. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51. 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 Incorporated by Reference
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Customer bulletin Date
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Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 14...... June 23, 2005.
Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 14...... June 23, 2005.
Gulfstream GV Customer Bulletin 135....... June 23, 2005.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 28, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-14688 Filed 9-7-06; 8:45 am]
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